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The Xbox Handheld Console Can Theoretically Pay Off the 1 Cursed Series S Policy for Pushing Away ****** Myth: Wukong The Xbox Handheld Console Can Theoretically Pay Off the 1 Cursed Series S Policy for Pushing Away ****** Myth: Wukong There’s no doubt that handheld consoles once had a bad reputation and were commonly thought of as lesser than their home console counterparts. However, in the past two generations, the Steam Deck and Switch have brought the spotlight to the handheld market, proving that even these small machines can deliver high-quality AAA experiences. Microsoft is planning to release the enter the handheld market. (Image via Microsoft) Even Microsoft now wants a piece of that pie as it’s currently experimenting with Xbox handheld prototypes. However, while a reveal still looks to be years away, an Xbox console in the handheld space might finally pay Microsoft’s strategy of forcing developers to adapt their games for Series S, which ultimately even pushed away ****** Myth Wukong. Xbox Handheld Might Benefit From Microsoft’s Series S Policy The handheld console is years away from release. (Image via Microsoft) Hints at an Xbox handheld console have been floating around for a long while; they first showed up after a 2023 *****, and industry insiders have said that prototypes have been in the works since March 2024. Concept arts of chrome-plated and bulky modular pieces has been shown online, but it seems pointless speculation up until now. While chatting with Bloomberg, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer revealed Xbox is working on handheld consoles. The official said that he had demanded his team to craft not just a handheld but also a complete vision of how Xbox could stand up in the handheld gaming market. While Microsoft continues to prototype on this front, the first Xbox handheld won’t hit the market in the near future. It’s highly likely that the handheld won’t be a part of the next generation of consoles, which Microsoft expects to start off in 2025, having said as much in some legal hearings related to its Activision-Blizzard acquisition. It’s still not known what the console and its hardware could look like. However, if the Xbox handheld console comes with a power that matches the capabilities of the Series S, it would truly be groundbreaking. Obviously, it would bring the console’s quality gaming on the go, giving players the power of a home console and the convenience of portability. Spencer and his team have already set a precedent by forcing Series S compatibility for gaming developers. While most developers have brought their games to the console, a few in the space, such as Game Science, outright ignored the console because ****** Myth Wukong simply struggled to run on the hardware. Even though we might not see all our favorite AAA titles on the Xbox handheld, most developers wouldn’t find it hard to optimize them as they’re well-adjusted to Series S’ hardware and ecosystem. Microsoft is Open to Even More Acquisitions in the Gaming Sphere Microsoft hasn’t given up on acquisitions after the Activision Blizzard fiasco. (Image via Microsoft) You’ll be shocked to know that the Activision-Blizzard acquisition cost Microsoft a total of $75.4 billion. It was the largest gaming acquisition ever and the biggest deal of its type in the entire industry. However, the tech-giant isn’t done yet. In the same interview, Spencer stated that Microsoft has full intentions of being in the market for more acquisitions. According to him, all potential future acquisitions would depend upon finding “teams and technology” that are capable of allowing Microsoft to do what it is trying in the gaming landscape. Microsoft isn’t planning to make any sudden moves right now, and Spencer suggests that mega deals comparable to the Activision Blizzard acquisition won’t happen for a good while. That’s because the company is still integrating its latest acquisition with Xbox and other services. Microsoft’s efforts to integrate its latest purchases have resulted in massive layoffs over the course of 2024. The company is also looking to diversify its game-making operations by getting involved with China. Spencer also opened up about the potential of collaborating with ******** Studios. With that said, are you excited about an Xbox handheld? Let us know in the comments below. Source link #Xbox #Handheld #Console #Theoretically #Pay #Cursed #Series #Policy #Pushing #****** #Myth #Wukong Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Rapid-***** update on all 33 portfolio stocks in November meeting 2024 Rapid-***** update on all 33 portfolio stocks in November meeting 2024 Here’s a rapid-***** update on all the stocks in Jim Cramer’s Charitable Trust, the portfolio we use for the CNBC Investing Club. During the November Monthly Meeting on Thursday, Jim looked at how Donald Trump’s return to the White House could impact each company — good, bad or not much at all. Apple : If U.S.-China tensions rise over President-elect Trump’s proposed tariffs, it will create an overhang for the tech stock. Investors need clarity around these trade talks. China is Apple’s second-largest market and the company has seen a slowdown in iPhone demand in the region. While Apple’s expansion into emerging markets like India may offset that weakness eventually, it will take time to materialize. Abbott Laboratories : The fate of Abbott Labs’ legal ****** involving its ********** infant formula improved greatly after securing a big win in Missouri state court on Nov. 1 . Trump’s return to the White House improves it further, and it could make the lawyers in outstanding cases versus the company more likely to settle. Once the dark legal cloud is gone, the stock will be free to go much higher. Advanced Micro Devices : The chipmaker could be in the crosshairs of Trump’s tougher stance on China. As the Biden administration’s export controls on AI chips reminded us, semiconductors are geopolitical tools. It’s not clear how much AMD would suffer if there were more restrictions from Trump or the ********, but it’s one reason why the stock has struggled lately. As an aside, AMD’s layoffs were tough but necessary as part of its sharper focus on AI. Amazon : The e-commerce giant is an ironic beneficiary of incoming administration, given it drew so much criticism from Trump during his first term. This time around, Trump’s tariff proposals on ******** imports could help Amazon in its competition against low-price online sellers Temu and Shein. It’s worth noting, Amazon on Wednesday debuted a discount storefront of its own. Broadcom : The semiconductor and software firm is in a good spot if Trump brings about a friendlier M & A environment, as many expect, given that CEO Hock Tan is a serial dealmaker with a strong track record of success. Its most recent sizable deal, the blockbuster acquisition of VMWare, closed roughly a year ago, which is practically lifetime for Tan. Best Buy : Our recent trim of Best Buy wasn’t due to its tariff risk — it was about locking in profits to give us room to buy more in case of disappointing sales ahead. But now that Trump won, tariffs are a more significant concern for investors. We’ll also see what the company says at its upcoming earnings report on the holiday shopping season. Don’t lose sight of its 4% dividend yield. BlackRock : Don’t be deterred by this stock’s roughly $1,000 share price, Jim said. Yes, it’s pricier than fellow financial Club holdings Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo. But remember buying fractional shares of BlackRock are an option. With a 2% annual dividend yield and a consistent growth model, the stock actually isn’t that expensive. And if asset values go up under Trump, that’s good news for BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager. Costco : Tariff risk is a question for all retailers, but Costco is a relative winner because of its membership model and its emphasis on volume, not price. Costco makes money from membership dues and passes on pretty much everything that it can to the customer. Salesforce : Not a Trump stock, but it wasn’t a Kamala Harris stock either. The most important thing for Salesforce is Agentforce, its new suite of chatbot tools to help salespeople and customer service agents. The stock has been red hot ever since Agentforce was debuted at the company’s big Dreamforce conference in September. CrowdStrike : This stock is a buy on the next dip, according to Jim. The cybersecurity company is a beneficiary of increased geopolitical conflict under another Trump presidency. This means more cyber terrorism, increasing demand for CrowdStrike’s offerings. Plus, shares are still catching up from a brutal sell-off in July. Coterra Energy: Jim labeled this is our best stock for Trump’s policies and temperament. Trump will very likely reverse Biden’s restrictions on liquified natural gas export terminals while providing that industry easier permits and more clarity in general. That’s great news for Coterra. Its two bolt-on acquisitions announced Wednesday were smart and adds to our conviction in holding on. DuPont : Another beneficiary of an easier M & A climate. There’s been speculation about DuPont outright selling its attractive water business , instead of going through with a traditional spin-off. Reservations that DuPont may have had about doing so under Biden are likely gone now. Danaher : China has remained a thorn in the company’s side, even as its bioprocessing business in other parts of the world is in the midst of a turnaround. We thought that challenge was priced into the stock, but the market’s reaction to its earnings report in late October says otherwise. We need to see tangible signs that announced stimulus measures in China are leading to orders. Potentially heightened U.S.-China tensions are something to watch here. Disney : The entertainment giant posted better-than-expected quarterly earnings Thursday and issued upbeat earnings guidance for the next three fiscal years, which Jim said suggests “the old Disney is back.” Shares are up more than 7% Thursday. As for the Trump impact, Disney’s theme park in Shanghai should be able to stay above the fray even if tensions mount. Dover : This stock is among the few portfolio names not in the crosshairs of a tariff-toting president. Instead, Jim said Dover will keep benefitting from its exposure to key megatrends like data center buildouts. Sales for the company’s thermal connectors and heat exchangers will increase as more of these facilities are constructed to meet AI computing needs. Eaton : Like fellow industrial Dover, Eaton’s ties to megatrends should keep the stock on track despite the incoming administration. The electrical equipment supplier also wins from more data center construction on the back of AI adoption. GE Healthcare : The maker of MRI and CT machines is in the same leaky China boat as Danaher. In recent days, its former parent company, known now as GE Aerospace , sold its last big chunk of GEHC stock, which has pressured shares. But big picture, it’s positive that the GE Aerospace has nothing left to sell. Alphabet : If Trump takes steps to help realize Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s autonomous vehicles ambitions, that should by extension be good for Alphabet’s robotaxi company Waymo , Vice President-elect JD Vance is no fan of Google . But Vance’s fiercest criticism was dished out before he was the VP pick. Now is certainly a different time. Home Depot : Sure, the home-improvement retailer imports a lot of goods from overseas including China. But the reason we’ve looked past that — and bought more stock as recently as Tuesday — is Home Depot can absorb them better than competitors due to its scale, taking market share along the way. Plus, the rate-cut cycle is the real reason we own it, and that matters more than Trump’s victory. Honeywell : We’re more upbeat on this stock after activist investor Elliott Investment Management decided to take a $5 billion-plus stake in the conglomerate earlier this week. Jim encouraged management to follow Elliott’s recommendation of splitting its aerospace and automation divisions. We’ve long argued that Honeywell’s portfolio needed reshaping to focus on more profitable segments. Plus, a friendlier M & A environment under Trump could help these businesses. Linde : This stock isn’t in the Trump crosshairs either. As history has shown, Linde is a consistent operator that’s been able to deliver beats on the top and bottom lines regardless of the macro and industrial environment. Just look at its recent solid quarterly earnings report on Oct. 31. Eli Lilly : It ******** to be seen what role, if any, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will have in Trump’s administration. But it’s a fluid, if not fraught, situation that we need to monitor because Kennedy has been critical of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs and the profits they’re generating for their makers. Still, we don’t want to sell Lilly since its main GLP-1 called tirzepatide , sold as Mounjaro for diabetes and Zepbound for obesity, may go on to be the best-selling ***** in history. Meta Platforms : In the past, Trump has been critical of co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg. But in a recent podcast interview, the President-elect said he likes Zuckerberg better now. Taking him at face value seems like the right move. He doesn’t need to inflame tensions with a company that has tried to move away from politics and have solid relationships across the board. Morgan Stanley : This stock stands to benefit from the surge in Wall Street dealmaking as well, allowing its crucial investment banking business to rake in more revenues. In fact, Jim forecasted a “wave of mergers that might be the most intense we have ever seen” under Trump, which could lead to more gains for Morgan Stanley than any other bank stock — except for M & A rival Goldman Sachs . Microsoft : Unlike Big Tech peers Apple and Meta, another Trump presidency shouldn’t have big ramifications for the software and cloud giant. The stock has run higher since his decisive win last week. While the Financial Times reported Thursday that the FTC is looking into its cloud unit, the changeover in the White House minimizes the potential impact. Nvidia : The geopolitical risk weighing on AMD also extends to Nvidia, but you might not know it by looking at the latter’s stock chart. Why? It could be because Nvidia’s China exposure as a percentage to its book of business is small and any chips it can no longer sell into China will probably be gobbled up by other customers. Nextracker : Shares are down around 15% since Election Day as investors ***** that Trump could end subsidies for solar installations, which no doubt complicates the story here. At the same time, Nextracker did just report a terrific quarter . Plus, Nextracker is rolling out its first solar-tracking product made fully in the U.S., which Trump should like. Palo Alto Networks : Investors should expect this stock to trade higher in the next four years. Global tensions means more cyber attacks. Unlike CrowdStrike, it would take a sizable move lower for us to add to our position again. We still think Palo Alto is a great stock. Starbucks : Jim said the Trump administration’s policies may force new CEO Brian Niccol to get creative with its China operations. Starbucks could do a spin-off of its ******** stores, a strategy once employed by Yum Brands . In 2016, it separated its operations in the country to create Yum China . Niccol led Yum-owned Taco Bell during that time. Constellation Brands : The ******** ***** importer has been punished on fears about what Trump’s tariff and immigration proposals could do to its business. The immigration component is admittedly a risk to watch, but the stock is trading at a cheap valuation. And the potential that the entire ***** industry could turn the corner may more than offset Trump concerns. Stanley ****** & Decker: This stock is one of the most at-risk portfolio names under the incoming administration. Stanley ****** & Decker has numerous imports from China, which are at the mercy of the proposed tariff increases. Management said Tuesday a 60% tariff rate on imports from China could result in a $200 million headwind to operating income. Still, we’re sticking with the toolmaker for now. At the very least, it pays to wait with its great 3.75% dividend yield. TJX Companies : Compared to other retailers, the parent of TJ Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods has less direct tariff risk. That is because TJX buys merchandise from other retailers and manufacturers, which will have paid the import levy already. It’s a case of losing less than peers. Wells Fargo : Shares have hit record highs on a post-election rally and expectations of lower borrowing costs. Despite its recent gains, we are remaining long on the financial stock and not selling entirely. Wells Fargo has a key catalyst coming its way : The removal of the firm’s $1.95 trillion asset cap. If investors get out now, they might miss a big move higher down the line. (See here for the complete portfolio page for Jim Cramer’s Charitable Trust.) As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade. Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio. If Jim has talked about a stock on CNBC TV, he waits 72 hours after issuing the trade alert before executing the trade. THE ABOVE INVESTING CLUB INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND PRIVACY POLICY , TOGETHER WITH OUR DISCLAIMER . NO FIDUCIARY OBLIGATION OR DUTY EXISTS, OR IS CREATED, BY VIRTUE OF YOUR RECEIPT OF ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH THE INVESTING CLUB. 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Ford government inks $100M deal with Elon Musk’s Starlink system Ford government inks $100M deal with Elon Musk’s Starlink system The Ford government has signed a deal worth roughly $100 million with Elon Musk’s Starlink company to provide high-speed internet to parts of northern and rural Ontario. On Thursday, the province announced Starlink had won a competitive bidding process to run a satellite-based internet program for roughly 15,000 households and businesses beginning in June 2025. “Our government is pleased to work with Starlink to offer a highly advanced satellite internet service that will help people living and working in the hardest to reach areas of the province access high-speed internet,” Kinga Surma, Minister of Infrastructure, said in a statement. “Our government knows how essential it is to have access to online services and supports, which is why we are using all viable options and technologies, including fibre, fixed wireless and satellite to ensure every community across the province has access by the end of 2025.” Story continues below advertisement Surma also said the value of the deal was roughly $100 million, with registrations for the program set to begin in the spring. Get daily National news Get the day’s top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Starlink uses low-orbiting satellites to deliver fast internet in places where traditional connections are ******* to install and maintain. It is run and engineered by SpaceX, which also oversees Musk’s rocket program. Infrastructure Ontario said the deal included a requirement that Starlink engage with Indigenous communities which could be served by the program. The engagement should also, where possible, create local economic opportunities, training and jobs. More on Canada More videos Starlink has already demonstrated the technology in northern Ontario, through a rollout to the Pikangikum First Nation in 2020. The award of the significant contract to Musk’s internet business comes as the entrepreneur prepares to take a key role in Donald Trump’s second presidency, in charge of a department responsible for finding government waste. Musk took centre stage during the election campaign, advising Trump, promoting his content on his social media platform X and appearing with him. Trending Now Canada Post: No agreement so far as work stoppage deadline nears Still trying to see Taylor Swift in Toronto? Last-minute tickets priced as high as $33K SpaceX — which is in charge of the Starlink program — won after a “robust and transparent and competitive and fair technical and financial evaluation of multiple qualified parties,” said Michael Lindsay, CEO of Infrastructure Ontario. The Trump administration Musk is set to be a part of has promised to introduce fees on all foreign imports, including those from Ontario. Story continues below advertisement During the campaign, Trump threatened to levy blanket tariffs of 10 per cent or more on all goods coming into the U.S., with even heavier trade restrictions placed on ******** goods. He also said he would look to renegotiate the Canada-******* States-Mexico Agreement, NAFTA’s replacement. The trade pact is up for renegotiation in 2026. Ontario Premier Doug Ford has dismissed the threat, suggesting he doesn’t think tariffs on products from the province are likely. “He tried that last time and that didn’t last too long — it lasted about four weeks,” Ford said the day after Trump won the U.S. election. — with files from The ********* Press &copy 2024 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc. Source link #Ford #government #inks #100M #deal #Elon #Musks #Starlink #system Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Police probe new allegations into paedophile head teacher Police probe new allegations into paedophile head teacher North Wales Police Neil Foden was jailed for 17 years in July Police are investigating two new grooming and ******* ****** cases involving paedophile head teacher Neil Foden. North Wales Police said the allegations related to victims who were “children at the time of the offence”. Foden was jailed for 17 years in July after ********* abusing four ****** over a four-year *******. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said police had not been in contact regarding any new allegations. Foden was head teacher at Ysgol Friars in Bangor, Gwynedd, and strategic head teacher at Ysgol Dyffryn Nantlle in Penygroes. Former Ysgol Friars staff member Ana, not her real name, said she was worried facts related to the case were not being shared with authorities and “secrets” were “casting a shadow” over the school’s future. “There are people there (at the school) who have information… and the feeling I have is that they won’t come forward,” she said. Ana worked at the school for 20 years and Newyddion S4C has spoken to several current and former staff members who shared her feelings. The North Wales Safeguarding Board is carrying out a child practice review to see what lessons can be learned. But there are concerns the review is limited and there are calls for a public inquiry and independent review of the county council’s processes. Ana questioned how much detail the panel had been given about how the school was run. Brian Jones, the school’s newly appointed chair of governors, said the child practice review team had visited the school on “several occasions” and staff had been given the “opportunity to share concerns or information that may be of use to them”. ******* ******** head teacher gives ‘no comment’ interview Ana said the culture Foden created at Ysgol Friars was “suppressive, toxic, fearsome and bullying”. She said there were “many things that have happened at the school that needed to come out” and “there are some members of staff who know more than they are saying”. After the ******* came to light, Ana claimed there was not enough support for teachers and other school staff. The morning after Foden’s arrest, she said there was a special staff meeting. “We were sent straight back to work after receiving the news and were expected to carry on, when in reality all we wanted was to get together and discuss what we had just heard. “It was a horrible situation.” She said a counsellor was available, but said some found it difficult to ask for help and requests for appointments were not anonymous. It is understood at least 10 teachers are on long-term absence from Ysgol Friars, with sources claiming there had been an average of 18 absences a day since October. Mr Jones said: “155 individuals work at Ysgol Friars, and naturally each has been affected as a result of Neil Foden’s horrific *******.” He said the new governing body was “committed to doing their very best for the ******** of the school’s pupils and staff”. Ana also criticised the council, Cyngor Gwynedd, for not taking control of the school after Foden was accused, saying it should have reacted “a lot sooner”. Recognising the difficulties faced by pupils and staff, the council said its education department had been working with the teaching staff, support staff and school governors to “restore and stabilise the situation for the benefit of all the school’s pupils”. Ana says the school she used to work at needs a “clean slate” During Foden’s trial, the court heard colleagues saw him go to his car with one of his victims and hug her. A former pupil who claimed Foden groomed her for five years said teachers and other school staff saw her get into his car alone several times. Ana said many in the school were aware some ****** got “a lot of attention” from Foden. “We knew as members of staff we were not supposed to carry children in our cars, so why was it different for Foden, and why didn’t anyone question that?” Ana said she felt able to speak about how Ysgol Friars was run after leaving the school. She said: “Every day, I think about those young ****** Foden abused.” Foden left the school in September 2023, but she said “secrets cast a shadow over the school”. “I would say that many senior staff have been moulded into how Foden wanted them to behave. “This is ******* than Foden himself. He made sure he was surrounded by people who weren’t going to question him.” She said the school needed a “clean slate”. Mr Jones said he could not comment on matters relating to staff, but “any allegation” brought to the board’s attention would be dealt with in accordance with its policies. The conclusion of the children’s practice review, chaired by Jan Pickles, is due next spring and will be presented to the Welsh government, but there are concerns about the communication processes and “timeliness” of responses. The Child Protection Panel said the review team would make direct contact with individuals should they need to meet or discuss anything further. But some within the school community said they were worried about confidentiality and general awareness of the review process, with parents not given a direct line of communication with the North Wales Safeguarding Board. A letter from the school in July said information should be sent to the head teacher or a member of staff “in whom you trust”. There has been no further correspondence with parents. Some said they were “surprised” and felt information should be sent directly to the panel. David Healey, interim head of Ysgol Friars, pictured in 2014 The school does not currently have a permanent head teacher, with David Healey, who was deputy under Foden, in interim charge since September 2023. Mr Jones said the post had been advertised three times but so far it had “not been possible to make a permanent appointment” and arrangements to appoint a head teacher on a temporary basis were under way. The council said recruiting a permanent head teacher had been “challenging” and a new approach was needed. Mr Healy is understood to have applied for the permanent post, but was not successful. The council said a formal “recovery plan” was to be implemented, saying it had “proactive steps in place” to review internal processes, including a barrister investigating events in 2019 referenced in the trial. “We can ensure that we will not for a moment forget about the most important ones in this whole situation – the ****** who should have been safe in their school, and that is why we are going through these processes and arrangements,” it said. Source link #Police #probe #allegations #paedophile #teacher Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate Review – Hades In a Half-Shell – MonsterVine Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate Review – Hades In a Half-Shell – MonsterVine “It’s the year of the Ninja Turtles, with not one, not two, but three TMNT games coming out in 2024. The second of those titles is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate, which has just arrived on Switch courtesy of Super Evil Megacorp. Splintered Fate is the first Turtles roguelite, and it features 4-player local and online play. We’ve spent some time in co-op in order to bring you these detailed impressions,” says Co-Optimus. Source link #Teenage #Mutant #Ninja #Turtles #Splintered #Fate #Review #Hades #HalfShell #MonsterVine Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump picking Matt Gaetz for AG puts House ****, ***** probe in focus Trump picking Matt Gaetz for AG puts House ****, ***** probe in focus Multiple *********** senators gave a chilly reception to President-elect Donald Trump’s selection of Matt Gaetz for U.S. attorney general, putting the former Florida congressman’s odds of being confirmed by the Senate in question. The surprise announcement Wednesday, and Gaetz’s swift resignation from Congress, also drew attention to a House Ethics Committee probe into allegations that Gaetz engaged in ******* misconduct, illicit ***** use and other wrongdoing. Sen. John Cornyn of Texas, a *********** on the judiciary panel that will decide whether to advance Gaetz’s nomination to the full Senate, said Thursday morning that he “absolutely” wants to see the Ethics report. “I think there should not be any limitation on the Senate Judiciary committee’s investigation, including whatever the House Ethics Committee is generated,” Cornyn told reporters on Capitol Hill. He added that while “it’s ********** to count votes,” there are “a lot of questions.” Gaetz had previously been embroiled in a federal investigation into whether he was involved in the **** trafficking of a 17-year-old girl. That probe, which ended last year without charges being filed, was conducted by the Department of Justice — the agency Gaetz would lead if he were confirmed as attorney general. Gaetz has denied all of the allegations against him. In September, he declared he would stop cooperating with the House panel, while sharing a letter in which he vehemently denied having “******* activity with any individual under 18.” On Thursday, an attorney for the woman who alleges she had a ******* relationship with Gaetz when she was a minor, said the Ethics panel should release the report. “Mr. Gaetz’s likely nomination as Attorney General is a perverse development in a truly dark series of events. We would support the House Ethics Committee immediately releasing their report,” John Clune, a partner at Hutchinson ****** and Cook, wrote on X. “She was a high school student and there were witnesses,” the lawyer added. A lawyer for Gaetz did not immediately respond to CNBC’s request for comment. Calls for the committee to release its report have become more pressing given the unusual sequence of events surrounding Trump’s announcement. Trump’s selection of Gaetz and the lawmaker’s decision to abruptly resign from Congress the same day, came just two days before the panel was set to vote on releasing its report on the **** and ***** probe, Punchbowl News reported Wednesday, citing sources. Gaetz’s resignation effectively ends the Ethics Committee probe, because the panel’s reach is limited to members of the House. Chairman Michael Guest, R-Miss., told reporters Wednesday that if Gaetz were to step down in order to seek the attorney general role, “then the Ethics Committee loses jurisdiction at that point.” The Ethics panel was slated to meet Thursday behind closed doors, a source familiar with the situation told NBC. It was unclear whether the committee would discuss Gaetz or vote on the report during that confidential meeting. Read more CNBC politics coverage Several Senate Republicans reacted with bewilderment and skepticism Wednesday about Gaetz being chosen to lead the Justice Department. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, said she was “shocked” by the decision and predicted that there will be “a lot of questions asked” if his nomination proceeds. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, said she did not believe Gaetz was “a serious nomination for the attorney general.” Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., another member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, said, “I’m all about counting votes, and I would probably think he’s got some work cut out for him.” Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, said of Gaetz’s expected nomination: “He’s got his work cut out for him.” But others appeared ready to back Gaetz’s bid. Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, the judiciary panel’s ranking ***********, said in a press release Thursday afternoon that, “Generally speaking, I vote for confirmation regardless of party or personal feelings because that is my Constitutional role as a Senator.” “I will do the same for President Trump’s nominees,” Graham said in the statement, which was sent in an email with the subject line, “Elections Have Consequences.” Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., said Thursday on MSNBC’s “Andrea Mitchell Reports” that “there’s no problem with me. I want to see President Trump’s Cabinet appointed quickly.” Hagerty said “there has been no one better at channeling the ********* public’s frustration with the weaponization of the Department of Justice than Matt Gaetz.” When Republicans take control of the Senate in January, they are projected to have a slim majority of two or three seats. Assuming all Senate Democrats vote against Gaetz’s nomination, Trump can only afford a few GOP defections before he would lose the simple majority required to confirm his pick for AG. Trump has demanded that the next Senate *********** leader agree to send senators home for at least 10 days in order to pave the way for Trump to make “recess appointments,” which would allow him to install Cabinet members and bypass individual confirmation votes altogether. Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., after being selected to replace retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell as majority leader, said Wednesday that Republicans will “explore all options” to make sure Trump’s nominees move forward quickly. Source link #Trump #picking #Matt #Gaetz #puts #House #**** #***** #probe #focus Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘Miracle Man’ Gives Away Cash in Colorado After Dying and Being Prayed Back to Life ‘Miracle Man’ Gives Away Cash in Colorado After Dying and Being Prayed Back to Life A treasure hunt is taking place across the state of Colorado thanks to a man on a mission to give thousands of dollars away to bless others. “The Miracle Man” is keeping his identity anonymous as he gives away lumps of cash to his more than 100,000 followers on social media. Each day, he picks a different town to hide his stash of cash and gives clues on his Instagram page showing recognizable locations as to where to find it. Sometimes it is in Boulder, Denver, Colorado Springs, or a smaller town in between. Once the clues are posted, people immediately go out and treasure hunt. “I just put it towards bill, groceries – whatever,” one gentleman told ABC News. The man leaving stashes of cash around Colorado only started his Instagram account in early August and it has quickly grown. But that’s not the only reason he’s called “Miracle Man”. In 2013, he had a fatal heart ******* and was pronounced ***** for 15 minutes before waking up in the ICU. What happened during the time that he was ***** is a remarkable testimony to the power of prayer – someone prayed him back to life. “The guy that found me prayed over my body and asked **** if there was a mission for him, to bring him back, if not take him, and then I came back,” the “Miracle Man” told KDVR, a local Fox News affiliate. He later told ABC News that while he was *****, he got a visit from his older brother, who had ***** a few years earlier. “He put his arm around me, like around my shoulder, and he said, ‘You have a lot to look forward to, enjoy your life,'” he told the outlet. He says **** also told him to simply spread light to others. Now, he’s on a mission to honor what he calls his second life. “It can be taken away from you so quickly. Why not go down sharing what I’ve got,” he said. “Anytime you’ve been given a second life, that life is no longer about yourself, it’s about what you can do to do your part, to be better, to make the community a better place,” he also shared. The “Miracle Man” has given away more than $20,000 of his own personal money in the last four months. “It brings people together who may unlikely come together. It’s every walk of life: young, old, kids, families, partners. Bring them all together to get outside and stay active,” he said. ***Please sign up for CBN Newsletters and download the CBN News app to ensure you keep receiving the latest news from a distinctly ********** perspective.*** Source link #Miracle #Man #Cash #Colorado #Dying #Prayed #Life Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

The 25 best Nintendo Switch games in 2024 The 25 best Nintendo Switch games in 2024 Multiplayer: Y | Year released: 2019 I was on the fence about Astral Chain from the day the first trailer came out until a good few hours into my playthrough. It all felt a little too generic, almost a paint-by-numbers rendition of an action game. I needn’t have been so worried, as it’s one of the more original titles to come from PlatinumGames, the developer behind the Bayonetta series, in recent years. In a future where the world is under constant ******* from creatures that exist on another plane of existence, you play as an officer in a special force that deals with this threat. The game’s gimmick is that you can tame these creatures to become Legions that you use in combat. Encounters play out with you controlling both your character and the Legion simultaneously to deal with waves of mobs and larger, more challenging enemies. As well as for combat, you’ll use your Legion(s) to solve ******* and traverse environments. Astral Chain sticks closely to a loop of detective work, platforming puzzles and combat — a little too closely, if I’m being critical — with the game split into cases that serve as chapters. The story starts off well enough but quickly devolves into a mashup of various anime tropes, including twists and arcs ripped straight from some very famous shows and films. However, the minute-to-minute gameplay is enough to keep you engaged through the 20-hour or so main campaign and into the fairly significant end-game content. Does Astral Chain reach the heights of Nier: Automata? No, not at all, but its combat and environments can often surpass that game, which all-told is probably my favorite of this generation. Often available for under $50 these days, it’s well worth your time. Source link #Nintendo #Switch #games Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘Big Short’ investor Michael Burry reshuffles portfolio, adds hedges on China holdings ‘Big Short’ investor Michael Burry reshuffles portfolio, adds hedges on China holdings Michael Burry, best known for calling the subprime mortgage crisis, made a slew of changes in his portfolio last quarter including what appears to be a hedge on his sizable bet on ******** internet stocks. Burry, who now manages hedge fund Scion Asset Management, boosted his stakes in a few ******** internet companies’ ADRs, according to a regulatory filing. The trader added to his Alibaba bet by 29% to a stake worth more than $21 million, making it his largest position at the end of September. The widely followed investor also doubled his stake in JD.com , pushing it to become Scion’s second biggest holding, worth $20 million. Burry also increased his stake in ******** search engine Baidu by 67% to a bet worth $13.2 million at the end of the third quarter. While loading up on these ADRs, Burry took a significant amount of put options against these names, likely as some sort of hedge. Investors profit from puts when the underlying securities fall in prices. But when paired with long holdings, they can be used to offset any short-term losses expected in the shares. As of the end of September, Burry owned millions dollars worth of put contracts against Alibaba, JD.com and Baidu, with unknown value, strike price, or expiry, according to the filing. ******** equities got a boost in September after the government signaled a flood of stimulus measures in a bid to revive growth and avoid continued stagnation in the world’s second-largest economy. However, many stocks gave up some of those gains as officials have yet to announce much concrete fiscal support. Burry shot to fame by ******** against mortgage-backed securities before the 2008 global financial crisis . Burry was depicted in Michael Lewis’ book ” The Big Short ” and the subsequent Oscar-winning movie of the same name. Outside of these ******** companies, Burry added to his bets on payment processing company Shift4 Payments , ********* Coastal Insurance Corp as well as managed care firm Molina Healthcare . Money managers with more than $100 million in assets are required to disclose long positions with the Securities and Exchange Commission 45 days after a quarter ends. Active traders such as Burry could have already changed their positions by the time filings come out. Source link #Big #Short #investor #Michael #Burry #reshuffles #portfolio #adds #hedges #China #holdings Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Your Modern Warfare 3 Double XP Tokens Are Now In Call Of Duty: ****** Ops 6 Your Modern Warfare 3 Double XP Tokens Are Now In Call Of Duty: ****** Ops 6 Call of Duty: ****** Ops 6 hasn’t even been out a month yet, and it’s already smashing engagement records. But if you need to get an edge in progression, veteran Call of Duty fans just got some good news. The double XP tokens from last year’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3–as well as the tokens from Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone–have now been carried over to ****** Ops 6 as part of the Season 1 update that went live today. Double XP tokens can be equipped by players to help them quickly increase their experience as well as unlock weapons and equipment. The tokens are available to use in ****** Ops 6’s multiplayer and zombie modes. Because the game hasn’t been out for very long, there’s only been a single Double XP weekend to date, but there will likely be more in the future. In the meantime, ****** Ops 6 Season 1 has given players the chance to buy Gobblegums with real money. One of the main attractions this season is the BlackCell bundle, which introduces Goliath, an impressive new operator who stands out from the pack. Among other new ******* options, the bundle features the debut of a Boiling Point ******** rifle that looks like it’s dripping with ***** even when not in use. In a more lighthearted touch, Peter Stormare’s The Replacer is also a playable operator in this bundle. So far, ****** Ops 6 doesn’t appear to have been hurt at all by coming to Game Pass on day one. Fans seem as excited as ever to ***** into it. But before you download the ****** Ops 6 Season 1 update, you should know that it has a massive file size. So make sure that you have room for it. Source link #Modern #Warfare #Double #Tokens #Call #Duty #****** #Ops Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Why has smog descended on New Delhi and when will it leave? Why has smog descended on New Delhi and when will it leave? STORY: The Taj Mahal was obscured as a toxic mix of smoke and fog shrouded the Indian capital. Smog caused a sharp drop in visibility in Delhi this week, causing a raft of delays at the city’s airport. More patients flocked to hospitals, particularly children. One pediatrician told a new agency he’d seen a spike in asthma attacks. :: What caused the smog? Officials blamed high pollution, combined with humidity, low wind speed, and a slight drop in temperature. Daily air quality in the region crossed into the ‘severe’ category for the first time this season. Air-quality monitoring group IQAir ranked New Delhi the second-most polluted major city on Thursday, behind Lahore, in neighboring Pakistan. :: How far has it spread? Dense smog has engulfed other parts of northern India, such as the states of Punjab and Uttar Pradesh, where visibility fell to zero in some areas on Thursday. Neighboring Pakistan’s Punjab province, which shares a border with India, also faces similar conditions. Doctors in Lahore said many children were coming to hospital from across the region, with ailments caused by smog. :: When will it end? Delhi’s pollution is expected to improve from ‘severe’ to ‘very poor’ this weekend. Greater wind speeds are forecast on Friday. Authorities expect both factors to disperse the smog in the city and improve visibility. Source link #smog #descended #Delhi #leave Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Gray Zone Warfare’s Night Ops Update Coming November 27 Gray Zone Warfare’s Night Ops Update Coming November 27 MADFINGER Games has just revealed an exclusive new trailer showcasing the long-awaited Night Ops update for Gray Zone Warfare. This monumental and major overhaul introduces a day-night cycle to the open-world tactical shooter, forever altering the course of combat and further proving that in Gray Zone Warfare, every move matters. In the snapshot trailer, we get a glimpse at how the world of Lamang changes under a veil of darkness. From new equipment to combat the shadows to quests that can only be completed at night, Gray Zone Warfare players are preparing to eat well when the Night Ops update is released on November 27. Continuous Improvement Gray Zone Warfare was released in April 2024 to a very positive reception, despite there being some teething issues. MADFINGER has been a stalwart force in tackling these issues, working hard to deliver a game that continuously improves and innovates, with community-led feedback sitting at the heart of everything the team does. The Night Ops update has been on the cards for a couple of months, and following the release of a new teaser trailer, it has been revealed when that update will hit the ecosystem. If you’re a Gray Zone Warfare fan eager to jump into some night-based activity, you won’t need to wait long. The Night Ops update will be released in Gray Zone Warfare on November 27, which is also when MADFINGER will publish a full, feature-length trailer showcasing the impending changes. I played Gray Zone Warfare as soon as hit early access this year and was blown away by the depth of the game and the ambition of MADFINGER. I was then welcomed by the team at Gamescom to learn about these changes and to talk at length with Marek Rabas, the CEO of MADFINGER, about the future of extraction shooters. If you’ve been enjoying Gray Zone Warfare, believe me when I say you’re not ready for Night Ops – it’s going to bring about a paradigm shift that’ll forever change how you play the game, but it’s all good things. Are you looking forward to Night Ops? Let us know on the Insider Gaming forum. For more Insider Gaming coverage, check out the news that Escape from Tarkov is getting a new matchmaking system Subscribe to our newsletter to receive the latest news and exclusive leaks every week! No Spam. Source link #Gray #Zone #Warfares #Night #Ops #Update #Coming #November Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Watch Fed Chair Powell speak live to business leaders in the Dallas area Watch Fed Chair Powell speak live to business leaders in the Dallas area [The stream is slated to start at 3 p.m. ET. Please refresh the page if you do not see a player above at that time.] Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks Thursday to business leaders in the Dallas-Forth Worth area on monetary policy. Powell is delivering a speech followed by a question and answer session. The appearance comes one week after policymakers again voted to lower their key interest rate by a quarter percentage point, or 25 basis points. That followed a half-point cut in September and left the federal funds rate in a range between 4.5%-4.75%. Economic readings this week, though, showed that inflation has proven sticky, with consumer price inflation at 2.6% and prices at the wholesale level at 2.4%. The measures are considerably higher for core inflation, which excludes food and energy costs. Markets expect the Fed to cut again in December then likely skip the January meeting as officials assess the impact of the policy easing moves so far. Read more:Annual inflation rate hit 2.6% in October, meeting expectationsPowell and the Fed won’t be able to avoid talking about Trump foreverHere’s why inflation may look like it’s easing but is still a huge problem Subscribe to CNBC on YouTube. Source link #Watch #Fed #Chair #Powell #speak #live #business #leaders #Dallas #area Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Raptors return to Toronto on losing skid Raptors return to Toronto on losing skid TORONTO – It’s even becoming tough for the usually sunny Darko Rajakovic to put a positive light on the Toronto Raptors’ season. The Raptors lost all five games on a West Coast road trip. dropping Toronto into the very bottom of the NBA standings with a 2-10 record. Rajakovic had set an optimistic tone for the team at training camp but when the head coach was asked on Thursday if everyone was still getting along in the locker room, he was direct. “We are in a rebuilding year. We’re focusing on developing our young guys,” Rajakovic said courtside at the OVO Athletic Centre. “As you can see in the games, our guys are cheering for each other. They want them to succeed. They want their teammates to do well. “We’ve got to focus on day-to-day. We cannot be looking at wins and losses at this point. We’ve got to focus on us getting better.” Story continues below advertisement Rajakovic had to rhyme off a litany of injury updates at the start of his post-practice scrum with five key players inactive. All-star forward Scottie Barnes (right orbital fracture), starting point guard Immanuel Quickley (partially torn UCL), veteran forward Bruce Brown (arthroscopic knee surgery), backup centre Kelly Olynyk (lumbar strain) of Kamloops, B.C., and first-round pick Ja’Kobe Walter (right shoulder sprain) will all likely be unavailable when Toronto hosts the Detroit Pistons on Friday. Related Videos 1:32 Toronto Raptors players surprise students in Kahnawake Previous Video Next Video All five participated in Thursday’s practice to some degree, however. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Barnes wore a mask on the court but was not cleared for contact. Quickley was allowed to work out but couldn’t use his left hand. Olynyk could be seen taking layups but, along with Brown, was not cleared for contact. Walter did ********* drills as well and will have an update on Tuesday. Story continues below advertisement “I would say that the chemistry on the team is really good,” said Rajakovic. “Guys are supporting each other. That doesn’t mean that we’re not frustrated, and that doesn’t mean that we don’t want to win games and do better.” One bright spot has been the play of sophomore swingman Gradey *****. He had a career-high 32 points in Toronto’s 99-85 loss to the Bucks in Milwaukee. He’s second only to RJ Barrett of Mississauga, Ont., on the team in scoring with 20.1 points per game. More on Sports More videos ***** said that everyone on the Raptors is working to stay upbeat. “No one is trying to be down. No one wants to bring a bad vibe to the locker room,” said *****, who averaged 18.8 points over the five-game losing skid. “I feel like the guys that we have on this team and the chemistry that we already have built, no one’s gonna let each other do that. “I feel like, the big talking point (this morning) was just being resilient, and the importance of resilience.” *****’s progression this season has been a pleasant surprise, buoyed by his increased minutes with Quickley and Barnes out. Trending Now Still trying to see Taylor Swift in Toronto? Last-minute tickets priced as high as $33K ‘Full House’ star Dave Coulier reveals ‘very aggressive’ ******* diagnosis “I think I’m just locking in with the team efforts and knowing what I need to do for my role,” said *****, who would likely be the fourth or even fifth scoring option in Toronto’s starting lineup if everyone was healthy. “If some guys are out, then maybe step up in different places. Story continues below advertisement “I feel like just my energy, I feel like I try to push it up and down the court and gain my offence from my defence.” Rajakovic said that it has helped that ***** has diversified his offence from just being a spot-up shooter in his rookie season. “He’s been more in some of the pick-and-rolls, bringing the ball in transition, and all of those are new things for him,” said the second-year head coach. “We’re learning as much as he’s learning at the same time.” Although Barrett leads the Raptors with 21.3 points per game this season, he slumped through Toronto’s road trip with an average of 15.4 points on 33 per cent field-goal percentage and a 19.4 per cent three-pointer percentage. “I think that he’s been improving in his pick-and-roll efficiency and decision-making, but a lot of times he’s playing now in the paint with a lot of length and not a lot of outlets, and that’s not helping him or helping us,” said Rajakovic, noting that the absence of Barnes and Quickley is making it easier for teams to double-team Barrett. “So I think it’s a part of his progress. “He’s got to learn how to be in those situations and how to play make in those situations.” This report by The ********* Press was first published Nov. 14, 2024. 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As Canada’s diabetes rates stabilize, experts say it’s not all good news – National As Canada’s diabetes rates stabilize, experts say it’s not all good news – National As global diabetes rates rise, the prevalence of the ******** in Canada has stabilized in recent years, with women seeing the most progress, new research suggests. But experts say “it’s still really an epidemic” that needs greater attention. A peer-reviewed study published in The Lancet journal on Wednesday ahead of World Diabetes Day showed that between 1990 and 2022, age-standardized diabetes rates neither increased nor decreased in Canada. Worldwide, an estimated 828 million people were living with diabetes in 2022 and the global rate of the ******** – Type 1 and 2 combined – in adults doubled from seven per cent to 14 per cent over the last three decades. In Canada, there were 1.2 million women and 1.8 million men living with diabetes in 2022, data showed. Story continues below advertisement With a 5.7 per cent prevalence rate, Canada ranked 15th in the world when it comes to diabetes in women and with an 8.1 per cent prevalence, ********* men ranked 35th globally. “It gives us an idea that compared to other similar countries around the world, Canada’s doing a little bit better,” said Calvin Ke, an assistant professor at the University of Toronto and study co-author. 3:38 Managing diabetes: how technology is revolutionizing care However, with an aging population driving cases up each year and diabetes still affecting one in 10 people in the country, it’s not all good news for Canada, experts say, adding that more needs to be done to improve rates of diagnosis and prevention. Lorraine Lipscombe, an endocrinologist at the Women’s College Hospital in Toronto who is also on Diabetes Canada’s national research council, said the Lancet study does not paint a full picture of diabetes prevalence in Canada because of undercounting and bias. Story continues below advertisement “My concern about these numbers is that they are likely a little bit undercounting because of the way in which the data were collected,” she said. Jeremy Gilbert, an endocrinologist in Toronto, said the ********* data is encouraging, but diabetes is “still really an epidemic.” Why are diabetes rates plateauing in Canada? There are several factors that could be contributing to diabetes rates plateauing in Canada, experts say, but more research is needed. Get weekly health news Receive the latest medical news and health information delivered to you every Sunday. Diet and physical activity play a role in minimizing the risk of developing diabetes, Ke said. Better awareness and screening could also be behind the flattening rates, Lipscombe said. “One piece of good news is that more people are likely being screened and tested for diabetes than before and there’s greater awareness in our population about diabetes,” she said. Story continues below advertisement 4:26 Understanding stigma and misconceptions surrounding diabetes Gilbert said despite increased awareness of the importance of diet and exercise, people are more sedentary in their lifestyle and eating healthy is more expensive than eating unhealthy foods like processed meals or those high in sugars, fats or salts. “We tell people to eat vegetables and proteins, but those are the most expensive of the foods,” he said. “I think we’re seeing signs of some raised knowledge and awareness, but still a lot of work to do on the implementation side of things.” Are ********* women seeing most progress? The Lancet study found that the lowest prevalence of diabetes in the world in 2022 was in western Europe and east ******* for both sexes, and in Japan and Canada for women. Trending Now Here’s how long past Canada Post job actions lasted, and what they cost ‘Full House’ star Dave Coulier reveals ‘very aggressive’ ******* diagnosis Story continues below advertisement Ke said in most countries there’s a higher rate of diabetes among men compared with women. While the Lancet study did not look at the factors behind gender differences, Ke said other research suggests that obesity among women is lower in Canada than in other countries, such as the ******* States. Dietary factors and gender-related factors that are unique to Canada could also be playing a role, he said. 1:50 Majority of Canadians with Diabetes report facing stigma, survey finds Age increases the likelihood of diabetes and risk factors, like unhealthy lifestyles, are traditionally more common in older men, Lipscombe said. Biological factors could also be protecting women from diabetes when they are younger. “Having estrogen, for example, has been shown to be somewhat protective,” Lipscombe said. Story continues below advertisement She said even though overall men are more likely to be diagnosed with diabetes, in the younger age group under the age of 50, women are catching up, with an equal likelihood of getting diabetes as younger men. Meanwhile, there has also been a significant rise in gestational diabetes during pregnancies in Canada, which is a “worrisome trend,” Lipscombe said. Gilbert questioned the gender discrepancy in the Lancet research, saying it’s inconsistent with previous studies. “I have a large practice, but I have a large number of women and men and ********* data in the past has always showed very similar prevalence of men and women with diabetes.” 2:03 What Canada’s pharmacare plan does and doesn’t cover When it comes to treatment coverage, Canada was among the countries to see the biggest improvement over the past three decades, along with Mexico, Colombia, Chile, Costa Rica, South Korea, Russia, Seychelles and Jordan. Story continues below advertisement Ke said around two-thirds of diabetes patients above the age of 30 are being treated in Canada, which is a “good sign,” but there’s still “a large gap” that needs to be filled to improve access to treatments, especially in the more vulnerable population. Lipscombe said Canada’ universal health-care system gives it an advantage over other countries when it comes to accessing care and recommending treatment for diabetes. She is optimistic that Canada’s pharmacare bill, which became law last month and includes coverage of diabetes medications for all Canadians, will only further improve treatment access. More on Health More videos Source link #Canadas #diabetes #rates #stabilize #experts #good #news #National Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Rey Skywalker may return in future Star Wars films Rey Skywalker may return in future Star Wars films One of the most divisive main characters in Star Wars history, it seems like Rey is apparently going to play a huge part in upcoming films in the franchise. The Hollywood Reporter recently reported that Rey Skywalker, portrayed by Daisy Ridley, might be featured in the new upcoming Star Wars trilogy written and produced by Simon Kinberg. It’s also implied that Rey is the “key to the franchise’s next turn.” The outlet further suggested that Lucasfilm was willing to consider Kinberg’s ideas for the new trilogy as a means to “move Rey forward.” One source told THR, that Rey “is the most valuable cinematic asset” for the Star Wars franchise and probably the only one. Moreover, it wrote that Star Wars film development “has been under scrutiny for several years” and that Kathleen Kennedy was “taking *****” due to not expanding on significant characters that existed after George Lucas sold Star Wars to Disney. Everyone’s favorite characters in the original trilogy are ***** with the prequels and spin-offs helping to wrap their stories off and Rey is the only one left in the post-Lucas era of Star Wars and the “only entity with currency on the big screen now.” A source told THR that “the closet is a little bare” and it’s a perfect way to describe the current situation. It’s been five years since the last movie and they haven’t made a new one since then. If they’re willing to bring Rey back to the big screens, they need to go the extra mile to make this work. Otherwise, be prepared for the bombardment of complaints (****** any bigoted comments) fans will have for how their beloved franchise is being mismanaged right now. Source link #Rey #Skywalker #return #future #Star #Wars #films Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Girl who ***** after leaving police vehicle on M5 is named Girl who ***** after leaving police vehicle on M5 is named A teenage girl who ***** after being hit by a car after leaving a stationary police vehicle on the M5, has been named. Avon and Somerset Police said Tamzin Hall, 17, from Wellington, Somerset, was hit by a car travelling southbound between junction 24 for Bridgwater and junction 25 for Taunton, shortly after 23:00 GMT on Monday. She had got out of a police vehicle that had stopped on the northbound side while transporting her, moments before the incident, police added. “Our thoughts and sympathies go out to Tamzin’s family for their devastating loss,” the force said. The force referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), which is now investigating the incident. “A specially-trained family liaison officer ******** in contact with them to keep them updated and to provide support. “The family have asked for privacy at this difficult time,” the force added. The IOPC said the teenager was being taken from an address in Taunton to a custody suite in Bridgwater in a police car by two officers. The police car stopped on the northbound carriageway of the motorway, between junctions 25 and 24 just before 23:00. At this point, the teenager got out of the car and shortly afterwards was involved in a collision with a member of the public’s car on the southbound carriageway, the IOPC said. An ambulance was called and paramedics attended within a few minutes but Tamzin ***** at the scene. Source link #Girl #***** #leaving #police #vehicle #named Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Microsoft reveals its new marketing campaign: ‘This is an Xbox’ Microsoft reveals its new marketing campaign: ‘This is an Xbox’ Microsoft has revealed its latest marketing campaign, designed to highlight the numerous ways Xbox games can be played. The new slogan, “This is an Xbox”, consists of a humorous series of statements pointing out things that aren’t an Xbox – such as bento boxes and bus stops – as well as devices that can play Xbox games. These include mobile phones, laptops, Amazon ***** TV sticks and the ROG Ally handheld. “This is an Xbox invites people to play with Xbox across multiple devices and screens,” Xbox Marketing senior director Craig McNary said on the official Xbox Wire blog. “It showcases the evolution of Xbox as a platform that extends across devices, with bold, iconic, fun visuals and a light-hearted tone. Launching today, the campaign will come to life in a variety of ways.” This includes an “immersive takeover” taking place in a number of major cities including San Francisco, Atlanta, Chicago, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, London, New York, and Berlin, where “this is not an Xbox” has been labelled in “unexpected places”. Xbox has also partnered with a number of similar sounding brands to provide other entertaining variations on the theme. For example, a partnership with The Happy Egg Co in the *** allows it to show their product, followed by an Xbox Series S, with the slogan: “This is an eggs box, this is an Xbox.” “You’re probably reading this on an Xbox-enabled device, that can be powered on with the help of Cloud Gaming or the Xbox App for PC,” McNary added. “And that’s the inspiration for our new ‘This is an Xbox’ campaign.” Source link #Microsoft #reveals #marketing #campaign #Xbox Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

******* strikes on military sites in Damascus ***** 15 ******* strikes on military sites in Damascus ***** 15 Fifteen people have been ******* in ******** strikes on residential buildings in Damascus, Syrian state media is reporting, and ******* said the attacks targeted military sites and the headquarters of the Islamic ****** group. The buildings targeted were located in the suburbs of Mazzeh and Qudsaya, both in the west of the Syrian capital, SANA news agency reported on Thursday, citing a Syrian military source. ******* has been carrying out strikes against Iran-linked targets in Syria for years but has ramped up such raids since last year’s October 7 ******* by ************ militant group ****** on ******* that sparked the Gaza war. Commanders in Lebanon’s Hezbollah armed group and Iran’s Revolutionary Guards based in Syria have been known to reside in Mazzeh, according to residents who fled after recent strikes that ******* some key figures from the groups. Mazzeh’s high-rise blocks have been used by the authorities in the past to house leaders of ************ factions including ****** and Islamic ******. Source link #******* #strikes #military #sites #Damascus #***** Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

New Apple security feature reboots iPhones after 3 days, researchers confirm New Apple security feature reboots iPhones after 3 days, researchers confirm Apple’s new iPhone software comes with a novel security feature that reboots the phone if it’s not unlocked for 72 hours, according to security researchers. Last week, 404 Media reported that law enforcement officers and forensic experts were concerned that some iPhones were rebooting themselves under mysterious circumstances, which made it ******* for them to get access to the devices and extract data. Citing security researchers, 404 Media later reported that iOS 18 had a new “inactivity reboot” feature that forced the devices to restart. Now we know exactly how long it takes for this feature to kick in. On Wednesday, Jiska Classen, a researcher at the Hasso Plattner Institute and one of the first security experts to spot this new feature, published a video demonstrating the “inactivity reboot” feature. The video shows that an iPhone left alone without being unlocked reboots itself after 72 hours. Magnet Forensics, a company that provides digital forensic products including the iPhone and Android data extraction tool Graykey, also confirmed that the timer for the feature is 72 hours. “Inactivity reboot” effectively puts iPhones in a more secure state by locking the user’s encryption keys in the iPhone’s secure enclave chip. “Even if thieves leave your iPhone powered on for a long time, they won’t be able to unlock it with cheaper, outdated forensic tooling,” Classen wrote on X. “While inactivity reboot makes it more challenging for law enforcement to get data from devices of **********, this won’t lock them out completely. Three days is still plenty of time when coordinating steps with professional analysts.” Do you work for a mobile forensics company or law enforcement? We’d love to hear from you. From a non-work device, you can contact Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai securely on Signal at +1 917 257 1382, or via Telegram and Keybase @lorenzofb, or email. You also can contact TechCrunch via SecureDrop. iPhones have two different states that can affect the ability of law enforcement, forensic experts, or hackers, to unlock them by brute-forcing the user’s passcode, or extracting data by exploiting security flaws in the iPhone software. These two states are “Before First Unlock,” or BFU, and “After First Unlock,” or AFU. Story Continues When the iPhone is in BFU state, the user’s data on their iPhone is fully encrypted and near-impossible to access, unless the person trying to get in knows the user’s passcode. In AFU state, on the other hand, certain data is unencrypted and may be easier to extract by some device forensic tools — even if the phone is locked. An iPhone security researcher who goes by Tihmstar told TechCrunch that the iPhones in those two states are also referred to as “hot” or “cold” devices. Tihmstar said that many forensic companies focus on “hot” devices in an AFU state, because at some point the user entered their correct passcode, which is stored in the memory of the iPhone’s secure enclave. By contrast, “cold” devices are far more difficult to compromise because its memory cannot be easily extracted once the phone restarts. For years, Apple has added new security features that law enforcement have opposed and spoken out against, arguing that they are making their job *******. In 2016, the FBI took Apple to court in an effort to force the company to build a ********* to unlock the iPhone of a mass-shooter. Eventually, the *********** startup Azimuth Security helped the FBI hack into the phone. Apple did not respond to a request for comment. Source link #Apple #security #feature #reboots #iPhones #days #researchers #confirm Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Marvel Rivals: Devs Have Designed System to Identify XIM Users; Zero Tolerance on Cheats Marvel Rivals: Devs Have Designed System to Identify XIM Users; Zero Tolerance on Cheats -Foxtrot5d ago How come a lot of these designs have a mechanical / metal body armour look to them? Is it some kind of in game lore reason or something. Moon Knight isn’t really someone who needs that level of protection, I mean the guy wears all white because he WANTS his enemies to see him coming in the dark as he loves up close combat. Source link #Marvel #Rivals #Devs #Designed #System #Identify #XIM #Users #Tolerance #Cheats Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Rudy Giuliani lawyers seek to quit defamation claim case Rudy Giuliani lawyers seek to quit defamation claim case Rudy Giuliani (C) arrives at the New York court following a judge’s order compelling his appearance in the defamation case filed by Georgia election workers in New York, ******* States on November 07, 2024. Lokman Vural Elibol | Anadolu | Getty Images Lawyers representing Rudy Giuliani in a lawsuit related to a massive defamation judgment against him are seeking to quit the case in New York federal court, citing significant disagreements with the former Trump campaign attorney over how to handle the matter. The move came a week after the case’s judge threatened to hold him in contempt of court if he ******* to surrender personal property to satisfy some of the $146 million judgment in favor of two Georgia election workers he defamed after the 2020 election while representing current President-elect Donald Trump. Giuliani’s lawyer, Kenneth Caruso, in a filing Wednesday night wrote that he and co-counsel David Labkowski had three grounds for seeking to withdraw from the case in U.S. District Court in Manhattan. Those grounds included “the client insists upon taking action with which the lawyer has a fundamental disagreement,” and “the client insists upon presenting a claim or defense that is not warranted under existing law.” Read more CNBC politics coverage This third ground cited in the filing was “the client fails to cooperate in the representation or otherwise renders the representation unreasonably difficult for the lawyer to carry out employment effectively.” Four paragraphs of the motion are blacked out in the publicly available copy of the document. Caruso earlier had asked Judge Lewis Liman to keep the entire motion sealed, citing the need to avoid disclosing confidential information or material that is “likely to be embarrassing or detrimental to the client if disclosed.” Liman rejected a full sealing but allowed Caruso to file a public copy that redacted paragraphs that contained confidential information related to his legal work for Giuliani, a former New York City mayor and top federal prosecutor. Giuliani’s spokesman, Ted Goodman, in a statement to CNBC, said, “Mayor Giuliani has not been informed by Mr. Caruso of this action.” “Surely Mr. Caruso would talk to the mayor, or at the very least inform him of such a decision,” Goodman said. Giuliani represented Trump on the heels of the 2020 election, when the then-president was seeking to reverse his loss to President Joe Biden. Giuliani during that time falsely claimed that Ruby Freeman and Wandrea Moss committed ballot ****** at a Georgia vote-counting site. The women, who are mother and daughter, later sued Giuliani, alleging defamation. A federal judge in Washington, D.C., in August 2023 issued a default judgment against Giuliani in the case after he repeatedly ******* to comply with orders requiring him to turn over evidence to the women’s attorneys. A trial jury in December awarded the women $146 million in damages from Giuliani for defaming them. The women’s lawyer has complained that Giuliani has stonewalled his efforts to obtain an array of personal items that Giuliani has been ordered to surrender to satisfy at least a fraction of the judgment. Those items include luxury watches, baseball memorabilia and a 1980 Mercedes-Benz. Don’t miss these insights from CNBC PRO Source link #Rudy #Giuliani #lawyers #seek #quit #defamation #claim #case Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

PBS programming is coming to Prime Video PBS programming is coming to Prime Video Amazon and PBS have entered a partnership that will bring content from the public media operation to Prime Video. More than 150 local PBS channels and the PBS Kids Channel will launch as a free ad-supported TV (or FAST) offering on Prime Video over the coming months. The from PBS noted that this is the first time this collection of programming will be available on a major streaming service for free. PBS Distribution is also launching two new FAST channels that will be available exclusively on Prime Video for a limited time beginning November 26. These channels are PBS Drama and PBS Documentaries. It seems Amazon is looking to focus on a lineup of FAST channels within Prime Video for free viewing, since the company announced that it is . Having yet another place to watch public media content is a happy development for PBS fans. The broadcaster recently launched a FAST channel with Roku called PBS Retro, specifically with shows from the 1980s and 1990s for those of us who want to ***** into a little nostalgic escapism. Source link #PBS #programming #coming #Prime #Video Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

England v South *******: Jamie George says hosts have ‘evolved’ since World Cup defeat England v South *******: Jamie George says hosts have ‘evolved’ since World Cup defeat England head coach Borthwick has made four changes from the side beaten by Australia in their last outing, including the reintroduction of full-back Freddie Steward and scrum-half Jack van Poortvliet. George says both players are “frothing” at the prospect of facing South *******. “They are ready to take their opportunity because of all the work they have put in off the field,” he added. “They have trained brilliantly and the nice thing is they are not coming in with one or two caps. They have played at international level and they are frothing at the bit to get involved. “Whenever that ball goes in the air, the expectation is to catch the ball. Freddie [Steward] retrieves more ball for us than anyone and he is excellent in that area. “The South ******** gameplan lends itself to putting the ball in the air a bit more, but there is no better man to have back there.” England have not won at home since March when they beat Ireland in the Six Nations and George says the hosts need a result to match their performances. “We always feel pressure to win,” said the 34-year-old. “We know that the fans want a win and we want to bring that for them. They have been brilliant and we have spoken a lot about this connection with the fans, but I’m aware the performance only goes so far and we need to bring the result. “I want the Allianz to believe we can win because we believe we can win.” Source link #England #South #******* #Jamie #George #hosts #evolved #World #Cup #defeat Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Brandon Sanderson’s Stormlight Archive Series Is B2G1 Free Ahead Of Book 5’s Release Next Month Brandon Sanderson’s Stormlight Archive Series Is B2G1 Free Ahead Of Book 5’s Release Next Month We’re just weeks away from the release of Wind and Truth, the fifth novel in Brandon Sanderson’s best-selling Stormlight Archive series. Fans can preorder the hardcover edition of Wind and Truth for a huge 40% discount at Amazon and Target. Wind and Truth is on ***** for only $24, down from $40. On top of that, readers can save big on the rest of The Stormlight Archive series as well as the Mistborn Saga, Sanderson’s other popular series set in his sprawling fictional universe known as the Cosmere. Both series are featured in Buy Two, Get One Free Book Sales at Amazon and Target through November 16. Amazon has included more Sanderson books than usual in its early ****** Friday B2G1 *****. Outside of Wind and Truth, all Stormlight novels are B2G1 free in hardcover, paperback, and mass market paperback. The same goes for Mistborn: All seven paperback novels are eligible for B2G1 free. Budget-friendly paperback box sets for Stormlight and Mistborn are also eligible for the promotion. B2G1 Free Brandon Sanderson Books at Amazon $24 (was $40) | Releases December 6 Wind and Truth will bring the first arc of The Stormlight Archive to a close. All four of the novels in the high fantasy series have eclipsed 1,000 pages in hardcover format, but Wind and Truth is the biggest yet at 1,344 pages–over 100 pages longer than any of the others. If you need to catch up or want to upgrade your current Stormlight Archive books to hardcovers, now’s a great time to do it. The first four hardcover novels in The Stormlight Archive series are included in Amazon’s B2G1 Free Books *****. The two novellas, Edgedancer and Dawnshard, are also featured in the *****. The former takes place between books two and three, while the latter takes place between three and four. Wind and Truth isn’t eligible for the promotion at Amazon, but it is included in Target’s *****. Here’s the full list of hardcovers in chronological order. B2G1 Free The Stormlight Archive Trade Paperbacks The Stormlight Archive All four trade paperbacks are B2G1 free at Amazon and Target. The Way of Kings — $15.49 ($26) Words of Radiance — $21 ($28) Oathbringer — $17.59 ($28) Rhythm of War — $20.75 ($28) B2G1 Free The Stormlight Archive Mass Market Paperbacks All four mass market (small) paperbacks are B2G1 free at Amazon and Target. The Way of Kings — $12 ($13) Words of Radiance — $10 ($13) Oathbringer — $11 ($13) Rhythm of War — $12 ($13) B2G1 Free Brandon Sanderson Box Sets at Amazon Mistborn and Stormlight Archive Box Sets B2G1 Free at Target: B2G1 Free Mistborn Trade Paperbacks Brandon Sanderson’s Mistborn Saga All seven novels in Sanderson’s Mistborn series are B2G1 free at Amazon and Target. The Final Empire — $16.79 ($22) The Well of Ascension — $16.60 ($22) The Hero of Ages — $14.62 ($22) The Alloy of Law — $12.73 ($22) Shadows of Self — $15 ($22) The Bands of Mourning — $16 ($22) The Lost Metal — $16 ($24) Amazon’s Buy Two, Get One Free Book ***** includes plenty of other notable fantasy novels, including some of the coolest editions of The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, and more books by J.R.R. Tolkien. Source link #Brandon #Sandersons #Stormlight #Archive #Series #B2G1 #Free #Ahead #Book #Release #Month Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]