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iQOO 13 Indian Variant Confirmed to Launch With Slightly Smaller Battery Than ******** Model iQOO 13 Indian Variant Confirmed to Launch With Slightly Smaller Battery Than ******** Model iQOO 13 was launched in China last month with the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. The Vivo sub-brand recently confirmed that the smartphone will arrive in the Indian market in the first week of December. The specifications of the Indian variant of the iQOO 13 are believed to be identical to its ******** counterpart, with one exception — the Indian variant will have a slightly smaller battery. The smartphone maker has confirmed that the iQOO 13 will be available in two colourways in India. The updated landing page for the iQOO 13 on the company’s website reveals that the Indian version of the upcoming handset will pack a 6,000mAh battery. This is slightly smaller than the 6,150mAh battery unit found on the ******** variant. The 120W fast charging speed, design and other specifications appear similar to the model launched in China. The Indian variant of iQOO 13 is confirmed to arrive in Nardo Grey and Legend Edition colourways with Snapdragon 8 Elite chip and a dedicated Q2 gaming processor. It will sport a BOE Q10 8T LTPO 2.0 OLED display with 2K resolution and up to 144Hz refresh rate. The handset also has IP68 and IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance. The iQOO 13 will be launched in India on December 3. It is already confirmed to be available for purchase via the official iQOO e-store and Amazon. iQOO 13 Price, Specifications Price of iQOO 13 in China starts at CNY 3,999 (roughly Rs. 47,200) for the 12GB RAM + 256GB option, and pricing can as high as CNY 5,199 (roughly Rs. 61,400) for the 16GB+1TB RAM and storage configuration. The iQOO 13 sports a 6.82-inch 2K BOE Q10 8T LTPO 2.0 OLED display and carries up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and 1TB UFS 4.0 onboard storage. It has a triple rear camera unit, comprising a 50-megapixel primary sensor, a 50-megapixel telephoto sensor and a 50-megapixel ultra-wide shooter. It has a 32-megapixel selfie sensor. The phone boasts an in-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. For the latest tech news and reviews, follow Gadgets 360 on X, Facebook, WhatsApp, Threads and Google News. For the latest videos on gadgets and tech, subscribe to our YouTube channel. If you want to know everything about top influencers, follow our in-house Who’sThat360 on Instagram and YouTube. Baidu Unveils Xiaodu AI Glasses With 16-Megapixel Ultra-Wide-Angle Camera Source link #iQOO #Indian #Variant #Confirmed #Launch #Slightly #Smaller #Battery #******** #Model Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump’s appointees have criticized Trudeau, Canada’s border security – National Trump’s appointees have criticized Trudeau, Canada’s border security – National Donald Trump’s second administration is filling up with some of his most loyal supporters and many of the people landing top jobs have been critical of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and security at Canada’s border. One expert says there are not many ********* allies, so far, in the president-elect’s court. “I don’t see a whole lot of friends of Canada in there,” said Fen Hampson, a professor of international affairs at Carleton University in Ottawa and co-chair of the Expert Group on Canada-U.S. Relations. As the *********** leader starts making crucial decisions about his administration, designations for foreign policy and border positions have sent signals to Canada, and the rest of the world, about America’s path forward. 1:53 Will Trump’s promise for mass deportation lead to a separation of families? Trump campaigned on imposing a minimum 10 per cent across-the-board import tariff. A ********* Chamber of Commerce report suggests that would shrink the ********* economy, resulting in around $30 billion per year in economic costs. Story continues below advertisement The president-elect is also critical of giving aid to Ukraine in its war against Russian aggression and has attacked the ******* Nations, both things the ******** government in Canada strongly backs. Trump tapped Mike Waltz to be national security adviser amid increasing geopolitical instability, saying in a statement Tuesday that Waltz “will be a tremendous champion of our pursuit of Peace through Strength!” Waltz, a three-term congressman from Florida, has repeatedly slammed Trudeau on social media, particularly for his handling of issues related to China. He also recently weighed in on the looming ********* election, posting on X that ************* Leader Pierre Poilievre was going to “send Trudeau packing in 2025” and “start digging Canada out of the progressive mess it’s in.” 1:52 Trump taps Tom Homan as border czar, Elise Stefanik as UN ambassador Like Trump, Waltz has been critical of NATO members that don’t meet defence spending targets — something Canada is not doing, and won’t do for years. Story continues below advertisement Trudeau promised to meet the target of spending the equivalent of two per cent of GDP on defence by 2032. 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. Immigration and border security were a key focus for Republicans during the election and numerous key appointees have their eyes to the north. It’s been reported that Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, a vocal critic of China, is expected to be named Secretary of State. Rubio has pointed to concerns at the Canada-U.S. border. He recently blasted Canada’s move to accept ************ refugees, claiming “terrorists and known ********** continue to stream across U.S. land borders, including from Canada.” Trump’s choice for ambassador to the ******* Nations, New York Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, has also focused on the border with Canada. Stefanik, as a member of the Northern Border Security Caucus, called for Homeland Security to secure the border, claiming there had been an increase in human and ***** trafficking. “We must protect our children from these dangerous ******** immigrants who are pouring across our northern border in record numbers,” she posted on X last month. 2:13 How Trump’s ‘America First’ policy could affect Canada Trending Now Canada Post issues lockout notice after union’s strike warning Teens accused of plotting to ***** pro-******* rally on Parliament Hill Stefanik has little foreign policy experience, but Trump described her as a “smart America First fighter.” She repeatedly denounced the UN, saying the international organization is antisemitic for its criticism of *******’s bombardment of Gaza. Story continues below advertisement U.S. media reports say longtime Trump loyalist Kristi Noem, South Dakota’s governor, has been chosen to run Homeland Security. She was on the shortlist to be vice-president until controversy erupted over an anecdote in her book about ********* a dog. “She doesn’t seem to have very warm feelings (toward Canada),” Hampson said Last year, she claimed to be having conversations with a ********* family-owned business looking to relocate to her state because of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. But Noem has also said that the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement, negotiated under the first Trump administration, was “a major win.” The trilateral agreement is up for review in 2026. 3:49 Trudeau wants Canada, U.S. to succeed on ‘both sides of border’ after Trump re-elected Robert Lighthizer, Trump’s former trade representative , has been an informal adviser for the president-elect’s transition and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland said they remain in contact. Story continues below advertisement He has been touted by analysts as an option for several jobs in Trump’s second administration, including a return to the trade file, though Hampson said he is unlikely to go back to the trade representative role. Hampson said there are still significant questions about how sweeping the tariffs could be and if there will be carve-outs for industries like energy. Trump and his team may also hang the tariff threat over upcoming trade negotiations. “Is he going to stick us with a tariff Day 1 or shortly after?” Hampson asked. Some experts have called for Canada to remain calm and focus on opportunities rather than fears. Others have called for bold action and creative thinking. Canada revived a cabinet committee on Canada-U.S. relations a little more than 24 hours after Trump’s win was secured. Trudeau said Tuesday in Fredericton that under the first Trump presidency, Canada successfully negotiated the trilateral trade deal by demonstrating that the country’s interests and economies are aligned. “That is going to continue to be the case,” he said. More on Canada More videos &copy 2024 The ********* Press Source link #Trumps #appointees #criticized #Trudeau #Canadas #border #security #National Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Why is Elon Musk becoming Donald Trump’s efficiency adviser? Why is Elon Musk becoming Donald Trump’s efficiency adviser? Getty Images Billionaire Elon Musk has been tasked with leading incoming President Donald Trump’s new Department of Government Efficiency (Doge). In a statement on social media, the US president-elect said Musk – along with former *********** presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy – would “dismantle government bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure federal agencies”. It is a role that the tech entrepreneur has arguably prepared for through his business leadership, and one he has spent months arguing for. But it is also one that is expected to garner him influence over government policy – and the regulatory environment his enterprises exist in. Musk told a Trump rally in October that he believed the US government’s budget could be reduced by “at least” $2tn from around $6.5tn. He has also frequently suggested the number of government employees could be significantly reduced. Ramaswamy meanwhile has put forward plans to scrap a number of federal departments including the Department of Education, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the Internal Revenue Service and the FBI. From Twitter to pared-down X The way Musk has run his own firms may hint at what Americans can expect when he begins attempting to slash government waste. In October 2022, Musk took over social media platform Twitter – which he rebranded as X – in a $44bn (£38.1bn) deal. He said he had decided to buy the site so he could remove its policies of moderating content and banning users who had deemed to have violated its rules on hate speech and disinformation. Among the users he reinstated was Trump, who had been banned following the Capitol riot in January 2021 after continuing to claim the 2020 election had been rigged against him. Musk’s takeover saw ******** changes to the company. He reduced X’s workforce from around 8,000 to 1,500. In April 2023, he told the BBC that his reasoning for doing so was that “if the whole ship sinks, then nobody’s got a job”. Facing a mass exodus of advertisers over his relaxation of the platform’s user speech policies, the entrepreneur also monetised elements of the site to raise revenue. He turned its blue ticks – which previously denoted that a high-profile account was bona fide – into a subscription model, and tied advertising payments to “verified” users to the number of interactions they receive. Musk also tied interactions to these users’ prominence, meaning their posts that did well were more likely to be seen by other users. And he introduced Grok, a paid-for artificial intelligence chatbot that could be used to generate content. But these changes had some unintended consequences. X has now given gold or silver ticks to brands and official accounts to avoid them being confused with fakes after several, including the BBC, opted not to pay for them – effectively meaning blue ticks only signify that an account is paid-for. Incentivising users with a share of advertising revenues also gave an avenue for so-called **** farms to make money by posting auto-generated content to gain more interactions. Mr Musk has said his team has repeatedly purged **** accounts. Critics argue his changes have given prominence to hate-speech and misinformation – though he has argued the site is politically neutral. “As a serial entrepreneur, Musk has been relentless in trying to improve institutional efficiency at his own enterprises, most notably, Tesla and X,” says Thomas Gift, a professor of US politics at University College London. He adds that though Musk’s primary role will be “slashing through the thicket of red tape that is the US federal government”, his position will also give him influence in the new administration. “While his role in the Department of Government Efficiency will be a more informal one, there’s no doubt that he’s got Trump ear – at least for the moment.” Railing against regulation Mr Musk’s calls for a Doge are themselves a reference to a meme featuring a Shiba Inu dog which then gave its name to the cryptocurrency Dogecoin, both of which have been frequently referred to by Elon Musk online. But the calls may come in part from frustrations he has had with his other business ventures: electric vehicle company Tesla and rocket firm SpaceX. Tesla has repeatedly been accused by the US government of trying to prevent its workers unionising – which in some cases can be against the law. Tesla is one of 13 car manufacturers where the auto workers’ union is not recognised. Musk – who has an estimated net worth of $290bn (£228bn) – has previously said he is “not against all unions”, but that the auto workers’ union “has a track record of destroying productivity so a company can’t compete”. In September Musk threatened to sue the Federal Aviation Administration over its plans to fine his SpaceX company $633,000 for alleged license infringements related to some of its rocket launches from Cape Canaveral in Florida. He accused the agency of “regulatory overreach”. He has also repeatedly said he wants to colonise Mars, and SpaceX’s Starship programme is an attempt to make that possible. But in September, he wrote that this was only a possibility “so long as it is not smothered by bureaucracy” and claimed DOGE was “the only path to extending life beyond Earth”. So is part of his motivation for taking on the role his various US-based business interests? “There’s no doubt that Musk has significant vested interests in the US regulatory landscape as a result of his many business enterprises,” says Prof Gift. “At the same time, it’s hard to make the case that this is the only impetus driving him. “Musk has undertaken huge personal and political risks in coming out for Trump, and many of his activities and rhetoric seem to reflect an individual ideologically committed to causes he believes in.” Reuters Elon Musk says cutting red tape is “the only path” to colonsing other planets Reward for loyalty Musk donated a reported $200m (£157m) to Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign, and appeared to speak at several of his rallies. As the South ********-born billionaire is not a natural-born citizen, he cannot become president – something that has frustrated other famous faces who became involved in politics in the past. But Musk can have an influence on US policy, and Trump will have a sympathetic adviser to call upon. “Trump is looking to surround himself with loyalists in his new administration, and there’s no one who’s been more loyal than Musk since he announced his endorsement for Trump,” says Prof Gift. “Not only did Musk go ‘all in’ in supporting Trump personally and financially during the campaign, but he’s also evolved into a trusted adviser on topics as diverse as technology policy to the war in Ukraine.” In an early sign of the influence the tech entrepreneur may be rewarded with for his loyalty, Mr Musk was party to a call between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky following the election. The war in Ukraine will be a major foreign policy concern when Trump takes office. Source link #Elon #Musk #Donald #Trumps #efficiency #adviser Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

****** Ops 6 Multiplayer is Very Good But Can Be Better if The Devs Address Two Major Problems ****** Ops 6 Multiplayer is Very Good But Can Be Better if The Devs Address Two Major Problems ****** Ops 6 is shaping up to be an extremely successful game that people are enjoying playing. The game was released last month and became an instant hit. ****** Ops 6’s multiplayer is still good despite some issues. Image Credit: Treyarch The story of ****** Ops 6 follows the events of ****** Ops 2. Being a direct sequel of one of the most successful ****** Ops titles, BO6 got praise from a large number of fans. However, there have been reports of two persistent issues with the game’s multiplayer mode, which need to be fixed as soon as possible for the title to get even better. ****** Ops 6 Multiplayer Needs A Little Fixing The multiplayer mode needs to be fixed as soon as possible. Image Credit: Treyarch The multiplayer mode in ****** Ops 6 is quite nicely optimized, and players are having a great time playing it. There are a lot of new additions to it since the last Call of Duty addition, including maps, weapons, and classes. However, players have raised complaints about persistent Desync and spawn-******** problems with the game, which has become a major cause of annoyance among many players. These problems have only recently come to light, and players are doing everything in their power to stress the importance of fixing these issues. The multiplayer space in Call of Duty is extremely fast-paced and competitive, where even a slight bug or development issue can hinder the experience of playing it completely, especially problems like Desync and spawn ********. Comment byu/Objective_Love_6843 from discussion inblackops6 Comment byu/Objective_Love_6843 from discussion inblackops6 Comment byu/Objective_Love_6843 from discussion inblackops6 Comment byu/jhd9012 from discussion inxbox Comment byu/jhd9012 from discussion inxbox Comment byu/jhd9012 from discussion inxbox Desync causes a glitch, which causes the client and server sides to see two different things. For example, you might be engaged in a heated battle with another player and you take cover, but you **** even after hiding because the other person is still seeing you going for the cover. This is one of the most annoying glitches in the game. Another persistent issue in the game is the spawn issue, which causes instant ****** after being spawned. The roots of this problem lie with the placement of spawn points and small map sizes and is more of a development issue that can easily be fixed with a little time. ****** Ops 6 Is A Great Game Overall There have been a lot of major improvements in the game from its predecessors. Image Credit: Treyarch Nothing is perfect, and the more time a game ***** in the hands of millions of players, the more problems surface, which is quite normal as long as the developer is vigilant about these issues and guarantees timely fixes. Multiplayer modes require regular check-ups, much like any live-service game out there. The issues with ****** Ops 6 too can easily be resolved in due time if the developer takes player suggestions into account. There is a high chance that with some of the upcoming updates, these two major issues will get fixed. There are a lot of people suffering from these two issues, and the developer needs to take this into account and come up with a solution as soon as possible. What do you think about it? Let us know in the comments below. Source link #****** #Ops #Multiplayer #Good #Devs #Address #Major #Problems Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Carbon rebate for small businesses will be tax-free: Freeland – National Carbon rebate for small businesses will be tax-free: Freeland – National Descrease article font size Increase article font size Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says the Canada carbon rebate for small businesses will be tax-free. In a statement posted to X late Tuesday, Freeland clarified the parameters of the program after an advocacy group for small business raised concerns that the rebate would be a taxable benefit. [Hidden Content] Dan Kelly, president and CEO of the ********* Federation of Independent Business, posted on X soon after that post that he had received a call from Freeland, who offered “assurance” that the rebate would be tax-free. In a letter to Freeland Nov. 6, the CFIB said it had initially been told by the Canada Revenue Agency the rebate would be tax-free, but was subsequently told by the Finance Department that the rebate was actually taxable. 2:00 Canadians receive carbon tax rebate The ********* Press contacted both the CRA and Freeland’s office for clarity and comment Monday and Tuesday. The CRA said it would have information available mid-week. Story continues below advertisement Freeland’s office did not respond to requests Monday or Tuesday until a spokesperson sent a link to the minister’s social media post just after it was posted Tuesday night. Trending Now Former B.C. premier John Horgan ***** following battle with ******* Megan Fox and Machine **** Kelly are expecting a baby Get weekly money news Get expert insights, Q&A on markets, housing, inflation, and personal finance information delivered to you every Saturday. In his letter to Freeland last week, Kelly said the rebate is for taxes paid by small firms, not a “gift” to small firms from general revenue. “This would be akin to levying income taxes on one’s income tax return,” he said. Kelly also said 83 per cent of the group’s 97,000 members want the carbon price to be repealed. The Canada carbon rebate for small businesses was a measure introduced in this year’s federal budget, in which $2.5 billion of carbon price revenue would be paid back to some 600,000 small and medium-sized businesses. In his letter, Kelly commended Freeland and thanked her for her work in getting the rebate done. “While this will likely not change the fact that … our members now oppose the carbon tax, the rebate will help government meet its long-outstanding promise to small firms and restore some degree of revenue neutrality,” Kelly wrote. This report by The ********* Press was first published Nov. 12, 2024. More on Canada More videos &copy 2024 The ********* Press Source link #Carbon #rebate #small #businesses #taxfree #Freeland #National Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Indian megastar Virat Kohli emerges in Perth for first hit ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy series Indian megastar Virat Kohli emerges in Perth for first hit ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy series After landing in Perth and spending two days under cover, the man billions of cricket fans have been waiting for has finally made his first appearance. Virat Kohli, the Indian batting **** adored by fans in his home country, trained with teammates for the first time as part of their top-secret camp at the WACA Ground. Supporters who got wind of the session climbed trees and even brought their own ladders to just catch a glimpse of their hero ahead of what will almost certainly be his final Test series in Australia. Amid the massive intrigue surrounding India’s arrival in Perth — with even Cricket Australia officials kept in the dark — Kohli had been nowhere to be seen just over a week out from the opening day of the West Test on November 22. But the 36-year-old, who has brought his Bollywood-star wife Anushka Sharma and children Vamika and Akaay Down Under, was spotted outside the team’s hotel for the first time on Wednesday morning. He was then the first man to pad up at India’s first official training session, however, the Indian megastar gave the net star opening bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammad Siraj were bowling in a wide berth to start. Kohli’s trademark forward stride and loud calls of “No” and “Yes” were out early as the 36-year-old acclimatised to the bouncy practice wickets. He showed little trouble with the rising ****** but did cop a couple to the gloves down legside before moving into the spin net. Kohli comes into the series in lean form, with just one half-century in his last 10 Test match innings, but the man who can make or break a billion hearts in one shot showed nothing but joy as he battled close mate Ravi Ashwin to close out his first session in Perth. Not all of India’s batters made a quick transition to the bounce. While Rishabh Pant belted bowlers around, Sarfaraz Khan looked every bit the batter who hasn’t played outside of the subcontinent. Camera IconJaspit Bumrah. Credit: Kelsey Reid/The West *********** He was caught on the crease fending shortballs and chopping ****** outside his off stump onto the wickets. Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul were given the unenviable task of trying to keep out Bumrah and Siraj, who bowled at a good pace without hitting the straps. Bumrah, in particular, enjoyed the bounce, dropping short to catch his teammates on the hop. Camera IconMohammed Siraj bowls. Credit: Kelsey Reid/The West *********** 22-year-old Jaiswal looked to adapt nicely and held deep conversations Gambhir after his early hits. Shubman Gill was given a firm working over from the quicks and spinners but looked no worse for wear and enjoyed a laugh-filled chat with Pant – who called out “Gill, very good energy” – as the bowlers were given a chance to wield the willow. Crafty offie, Ashwin, spent the whole session bowling while fellow spinner Ravi Jadeja only batted. Camera IconShubman Gill and Sarfaraz Khan muck around. Credit: Kelsey Reid/The West *********** After ********* from the top of a ladder and even sending a drone above the nets to capture images, The West was given special access by the Board for Cricket Control in India on Wednesday to Kohli’s first training session. The Perth Test will launch the bumper five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy series between the two teams. Construction workers at the redevelopment of the WACA Ground have now been banned from watching — let alone filming — the highly classified camp, after The West *********** revealed on Tuesday WA Cricket staff had also been heavily restricted as part of the *********. Camera IconVirat Kohli. Credit: Kelsey Reid/The West *********** Kohli, who has 271 million Instagram followers and is one half of India’s biggest celebrity couple, shot to fame as a prodigal cricketer who followed in the giant footsteps of Sachin Tendulkar. The pair are followed religiously by fans around the world and Kohli went on to captain India and become one of the world’s “big four” batters this decade alongside Australia’s Steve Smith, England’s record-breaker Joe Root and New Zealand’s Kane Williamson. The power-packed right-hander’s cover-drive is smooth, but prickly interactions with *********** players, including with Nathan Lyon and Tim Paine on India’s most recent Test tour to Australia, have elevated his status as the most-watched cricketer on the planet. Camera IconKL Rahul packs up. Credit: Kelsey Reid/The West *********** This time, the superstar has been at the centre of an international war of words over his form, with Indian coach Gautham Gambhir clapping back at claims by the legendary Ricky Ponting Kohli’s form has been lean across the past three seasons. “What does Ricky Ponting have to do with Indian cricket? He should be talking about Australia,” he said. India put in place similar security measures when they were based in Perth ahead of the 2022 T20 World Cup, but they did make two practice games against a WA invitational team open to the public on that tour. Camera IconBatsmen Rishabh Pant. Credit: Kelsey Reid/The West *********** On that trip, Crown Perth stood down a contractor after an employee allegedly filmed themselves in Kohli’s hotel room. The lockdown comes just days after Kohli vented his frustration with photographers in Mumbai, asking them not to take pictures of his children with his wife. Bollywood superstar Anushka Sharma. Video footage shows Kohli telling the paparazzi: “Udhar camera nahi karna (Don’t point your cameras there).” Camera IconVirat Kohli. Credit: Kelsey Reid/The West *********** Kohli posted the video alongside a long statement expressing his outrage at the “fanaticism and absolute invasion of privacy”. Source link #Indian #megastar #Virat #Kohli #emerges #Perth #hit #ahead #BorderGavaskar #Trophy #series Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

LEGO Horizon Adventures Review | TheSixthAxis LEGO Horizon Adventures Review | TheSixthAxis Push Square writes: “LEGO Horizon Adventures has left us feeling somewhat torn. On the one hand, this is a charming, ****-friendly take on Sony’s popular series that successfully translates the story, characters, and combat into the LEGO realm — and with real visual polish to boot. On the other, once the novelty wears off, level design feels vacant and repetitive, almost never engaging you with the sort of platforming or puzzle solving you might expect.” Source link #LEGO #Horizon #Adventures #Review #TheSixthAxis Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Microplastics Could Be Changing Earth’s Climate, Reveals New Study Microplastics Could Be Changing Earth’s Climate, Reveals New Study Scientists at Penn State University have identified that microplastics present in the atmosphere could be influencing the Earth’s climate. A study published in Environmental Science and Technology: Air reveals that these tiny plastic particles may act as ice nucleating agents within clouds, impacting precipitation, weather, and possibly even aviation. Although the precise effects remain unclear, the findings highlight the possibility of microplastics playing an underestimated role in climate dynamics. Microplastics Detected in Remote and Extreme Locations As per the study, Microplastics—particles less than five millimetres in size—have been found globally, from deep ocean trenches to high-altitude clouds. Penn State’s research now adds that airborne microplastics, found even in remote mountain regions, may contribute to climate change by altering cloud structures. Professor Miriam Freedman, a senior author and chemistry professor at Penn State, stated that the study underscores the need to understand microplastics’ interactions with the atmospheric system, especially in cloud formation processes. Laboratory Analysis Reveals Microplastic Behaviour in Ice Formation The study further mentions that in the experiments, the research team examined how four types of microplastics—low-density polyethylene (LDPE), polypropylene (PP), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and polyethylene terephthalate (****)—affect ice formation. The particles were reported to suspended in water droplets and cooled, revealing that microplastic-laden droplets froze at higher temperatures compared to those without. Lead author Heidi Busse, a Penn State graduate researcher, reported that the presence of microplastics allowed freezing at up to 10 degrees warmer, signifying that such particles could promote cloud ice nucleation at milder temperatures. Implications for Climate Patterns and Precipitation While the full impact of microplastics on climate ******** uncertain, Dr. Freedman suggests they may alter precipitation patterns by influencing cloud properties. In areas with high microplastic levels, water dispersal among many particles could result in smaller droplets, delaying rainfall but potentially leading to heavier precipitation once droplets coalesce. Environmental Ageing and Future Research Directions Environmental factors, such as exposure to sunlight and atmospheric chemicals, also appear to affect microplastics’ ice-forming potential, with aged PVC showing increased nucleation ability. Future research will focus on additives in plastics, which could reveal further effects on Earth’s climate. For the latest tech news and reviews, follow Gadgets 360 on X, Facebook, WhatsApp, Threads and Google News. For the latest videos on gadgets and tech, subscribe to our YouTube channel. If you want to know everything about top influencers, follow our in-house Who’sThat360 on Instagram and YouTube. New *****-Resilient Dicliptera Polymorpha Discovered in India’s Western Ghats NASA’s Atmospheric Waves Experiment Captures Gravity Waves From Hurricane Helene in Florida Source link #Microplastics #Changing #Earths #Climate #Reveals #Study Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Carbon rebate for small businesses will be tax-free: Freeland – National Carbon rebate for small businesses will be tax-free: Freeland – National Descrease article font size Increase article font size Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says the Canada carbon rebate for small businesses will be tax-free. In a statement posted to X late Tuesday, Freeland clarified the parameters of the program after an advocacy group for small business raised concerns that the rebate would be a taxable benefit. [Hidden Content] Dan Kelly, president and CEO of the ********* Federation of Independent Business, posted on X soon after that post that he had received a call from Freeland, who offered “assurance” that the rebate would be tax-free. In a letter to Freeland Nov. 6, the CFIB said it had initially been told by the Canada Revenue Agency the rebate would be tax-free, but was subsequently told by the Finance Department that the rebate was actually taxable. 2:00 Canadians receive carbon tax rebate The ********* Press contacted both the CRA and Freeland’s office for clarity and comment Monday and Tuesday. The CRA said it would have information available mid-week. Story continues below advertisement Freeland’s office did not respond to requests Monday or Tuesday until a spokesperson sent a link to the minister’s social media post just after it was posted Tuesday night. Trending Now Canada Post issues lockout notice after union’s strike warning Teens accused of plotting to ***** pro-******* rally on Parliament Hill Get weekly money news Get expert insights, Q&A on markets, housing, inflation, and personal finance information delivered to you every Saturday. In his letter to Freeland last week, Kelly said the rebate is for taxes paid by small firms, not a “gift” to small firms from general revenue. “This would be akin to levying income taxes on one’s income tax return,” he said. Kelly also said 83 per cent of the group’s 97,000 members want the carbon price to be repealed. The Canada carbon rebate for small businesses was a measure introduced in this year’s federal budget, in which $2.5 billion of carbon price revenue would be paid back to some 600,000 small and medium-sized businesses. In his letter, Kelly commended Freeland and thanked her for her work in getting the rebate done. “While this will likely not change the fact that … our members now oppose the carbon tax, the rebate will help government meet its long-outstanding promise to small firms and restore some degree of revenue neutrality,” Kelly wrote. This report by The ********* Press was first published Nov. 12, 2024. More on Canada More videos &copy 2024 The ********* Press Source link #Carbon #rebate #small #businesses #taxfree #Freeland #National Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

EP TODAY | News | ********* Parliament EP TODAY | News | ********* Parliament EU-US relations after the election of Donald Trump as president Following the presidential election in the US, MEPs will discuss the future of EU-US relations under the new administration with the Commission, from around 16.30. In the debate, MEPs are expected to raise issues such as support to Ukraine, relations with Russia and China, the crisis in the Middle East, military cooperation, trade and climate change. Snjezana KOBESCAK SMODIS (+32) 470 96 08 19 EP_ForeignAff Flood tragedy in Valencia: MEPs discuss prevention and EU aid Following floods in Spain that have taken at least 223 lives, plenary will debate how to improve the EU’s resilience to extreme weather events and support those affected by the disaster, immediately after the opening at 15.00. MEPs will first pay homage to the victims, after which a debate with the Commission will take place. Political groups have agreed to add this topic to the agenda, pending confirmation by the full house at the opening of the session. Estefania NARRILLOS (+32) 498 98 39 85 EuroParlPress COP29: MEPs debate position ahead of global climate negotiations From around 18.00, MEPs will discuss Parliament’s demands for the 2024 UN Climate Change Conference COP29. A vote on a resolution will take place tomorrow. In the draft text, MEPs want all countries to agree on a new post-2025 collective goal on climate finance. They also encourage all countries to phase out all direct and indirect fossil fuels subsidies as soon as possible and reallocate these resources towards climate action. Dana POPP (+32) 470 95 17 07 EP_Environment In brief Amsterdam attacks. In the evening, MEPs will debate the deplorable escalation of ********* around a football match in the Netherlands and the unacceptable attacks against ******** football fans. Political groups have agreed to add this topic to the agenda, pending confirmation by the full house at the opening of the session. Russia. In the evening, MEPs will debate with the Commission how to ****** money laundering and ********** financing more efficiently, as well as the need to list Russia as a high-risk third country in the EU. Georgia. In an evening debate, MEPs will address the outcome of Georgia’s disputed parliamentary elections, including alleged Russian interference. Political groups have agreed to add this topic to the agenda, pending confirmation by the full house at the opening of the session. Live coverage of the plenary session can be found on Parliament’s webstreaming and on EbS+. For detailed information on the session, please also see our newsletter. All information regarding plenary, can be found here. Source link #TODAY #News #********* #Parliament Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

6 Frisch’s big Boys closing Tuesday 6 Frisch’s big Boys closing Tuesday Hamilton County bailiffs are slated to shutter six Frisch’s Big Boys restaurants on Tuesday nearly two weeks after a magistrate issued an eviction order, court officials told The Enquirer. The latest evicted Frisch’s restaurants are: 4765 Montgomery Road in Norwood. 9070 Plainfield Road in Blue Ash. 9830 Colerain Ave. in Colerain Township. 4227 Bridgetown Road in Cheviot. 12150 Mason Montgomery in Symmes Township. 5202 Delhi Ave. in Delhi Township. Frisch’s Big Boy in Delhi Township. The regional restaurant chain faces still more closings: last week a magistrate gave the company seven days to exit four locations in Anderson Township, Forest Park, Green Township and Harrison. The looming threat of closures comes as Frisch’s Restaurants admitted Oct. 23 it faces an unspecified number of evictions from several locations due to “unforeseen circumstances.” Court records reveal “more than 20” properties face eviction in Southwest Ohio – or a quarter of Frisch’s Restaurants’ 78 total locations in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. Records also show the landlord claims Frisch’s owes more than $4.5 million in rent. For the latest on Cincinnati business, Kroger, P&G and Fifth Third Bank, follow @alexcoolidge on X (formerly Twitter). This story was updated to add a video. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Six Frisch’s Big Boy getting closed down Tuesday in Hamilton County Source link #Frischs #big #Boys #closing #Tuesday Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

LG’s new twisty display tech can stretch up to 50 percent LG’s new twisty display tech can stretch up to 50 percent LG Display’s new free-form screen technology can expand from 12 to 18 inches, with a resolution of 100ppi. The display also uses a micro-LED light source smaller than 40 micrometers, so it can apparently be stretched over 10,000 times. While this probably isn’t your next smartphone, we could see the tech in clothing, car panels and more. LG Display has pushed the boundaries of screen tech for a while, revealing folding screens before foldable phones appeared, roll-up TVS before roll-up TVs went on ***** and transparent displays before they appeared in fancy stores, theme parks and elsewhere. So expect to see this Bop-it of displays somewhere, eventually. — Mat Smith The biggest tech stories you missed Get this delivered daily direct to your inbox. Subscribe right here! However, many have probably downgraded from a premium tier. Netflix is crowing that its ad-supported tier now boasts 70 million global users. Amy Reinhard, president of advertising at Netflix, says the company continues “to see steady progress across all countries’ member bases.” But there isn’t any information about existing customers. It’s very possible a lot of people downgraded from a premium tier to an ad-supported tier. Continue reading. With a new sensor 1.7 times larger than full frame. Fujifilm Fujifilm is developing a medium-format, 102-megapixel cinema camera, the company said in a surprise announcement. Due next year, the GFX Eterna will carry a boxy, modular design reminiscent of Sony’s FX6. The new camera will have a medium format GFX 102-megapixel (MP) CMOS II HS sensor, the same one used on the GFX100 II. That sensor is 43.8mm x 32.9 mm in size — that’s 1.7 times larger than the full-frame sensor on the FX. The benefits will be extra dynamic range, potentially high resolution and a very shallow depth of field, which should enable cinematic shots with the right lens. Having said that, Fujifilm currently has no GFX glass designed specifically for film production. It’s working on it, though. Continue reading. Source link #LGs #twisty #display #tech #stretch #percent Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Mortgage demand stalls as financial markets digest Trump presidency Mortgage demand stalls as financial markets digest Trump presidency Residential homes in Discovery Bay, California, US, on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. Mortgage rates in the US increased to the highest level since July. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Mortgage rates continued to climb last week as investors considered the future of the economy under a Trump presidency. The mortgage market basically took a breather. Total application volume was essentially flat, rising just 0.5% last week, compared with the previous one, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s seasonally adjusted index. While tiny, the increase marked the first rise in overall demand in seven weeks. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances of $766,550 or less increased to 6.86% from 6.81%, with points decreasing to 0.60 from 0.68, including the origination fee, for loans with a 20% down payment. “Mortgage rates continued to increase last week, driven by higher Treasury yields as financial markets digested the likely impacts of a Trump presidency,” said Joel Kan, the Mortgage Bankers Association’s deputy chief economist. “The Federal Reserve’s 25-basis-point rate cut was already anticipated and did little to move the markets.” Applications to refinance a home loan, which are most sensitive to weekly moves in interest rates, fell 2% for the week to the lowest level since May. They were, however, 43% higher than the same week one year ago. Last year at that time, mortgage rates were 75 basis points higher. Applications for a mortgage to purchase a home rose 2% for the week and were 1% higher than the same week one year ago. Homebuyers may be looking at lower rates than last year, but they are also seeing higher home prices. Meanwhile, the supply of homes for ***** ******** lean. Kan noted that applications for loans backed by the Federal Housing Administration and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs helped drive stronger purchase activity, increasing 3% and 9%, respectively. “FHA mortgage rates bucked the overall trend and were lower over the week, which likely helped some borrowers,” Kan said. “Conventional purchase applications were also up slightly.” Mortgage rates moved higher this Tuesday; the bond market was closed Monday for the Veterans Day holiday. “The market continues to work through election-related volatility,” wrote Matthew Graham, chief operating officer at Mortgage News Daily. “That involves a complex set of considerations. Some of them have to do with actual expectations for changes in fiscal policy in the coming years. Some of the considerations are as simple as traders going through the process of exiting (and re-setting) trading positions heading into the election.” Don’t miss these insights from CNBC PRO Source link #Mortgage #demand #stalls #financial #markets #digest #Trump #presidency Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Fortnite’s First-Person Mode Arrives on December 11 Fortnite’s First-Person Mode Arrives on December 11 · · November 13, 2024 The official FNCreate account on X (formerly Twitter) has revealed that Fortnite’s First-Person Camera Mode device publishing will arrive on December 11, 2024. As the announcement hasn’t come from the main Fortnite account, the first-person mode will be reserved for Fortnite Creative and will not be included in the game’s standard battle royale mode. Fortnite’s first-person mode has been rumoured to arrive for years, and players finally have an official date to look forward to. It will be interesting to see what kind of island creators come up with this new perspective, what kind of weapons will be compatible with this mode and other features. Hopefully, the implementation in creative mode will pave the way for the first-person to arrive in the standard battle royale mode, too. In other news, Fortnite has confirmed that the original map of the game will be returning permanently from December 6, so players can enjoy Season 1 Chapter 1 whenever they wish. Also, Fortnite’s latest update is set to introduce new Nike and Jordan ‘Kicks’ cosmetics to the game. Are you excited about Fortnite’s first-person mode? Let us know in the comments or our new community forum! For more information from Insider Gaming, read about Monster Hunter Outlanders receiving an official announcement trailer. Don’t forget to sign up for our weekly newsletter. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive the latest news and exclusive leaks every week! No Spam. Source link #Fortnites #FirstPerson #Mode #Arrives #December Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Málaga evacuates thousands as more flood alerts issued Málaga evacuates thousands as more flood alerts issued Reuters Guillermo Lujan, the mayor of Aldaia near Valencia, stands in front of sandbags in anticipation of a new “Dana” weather system Thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes in the Costa del Sol region of southern Spain after a red weather alert was issued for extreme rain and flooding. Spain’s Civil Protection Agency sent a mass alert to phones in Málaga province after 22:00 local time (21:00 GMT) on Tuesday evening warning of a “extreme risk of rainfall”. The area, including the tourist resorts of Marbella, Velez and Estepona, is expected to take the brunt of the extreme weather phenomenon known as a “Dana”. Several other regions in Spain remain on alert as the new weather front is expected to bring torrential rain and low temperatures just weeks after the country was devastated by flash floods that have so far ******* more than 220 people. Catalonia in north-eastern Spain, particularly the coast near Tarragona, has also been placed on red alert until Wednesday evening. Schools in the entire southern province of Málaga have been closed while many supermarkets have kept shutters down. Around 3,000 people living in close proximity to the Guadalhorce River have been told to leave their homes, the Regional Government of Andalusia has said. Regional government’s Minister of the Presidency Antonio Sanz said: “We have not evacuated entire towns, but rather specific areas linked to the riverbank. “This decision has been communicated to the government of Spain in order to receive collaboration from the state security forces and bodies.” The severe weather alert in Málaga has also led to the opening tie of the Billie Jean King Cup between Spain and Poland being postponed, the International Tennis Federation said. The two nations were set to play in Malaga on Wednesday. In other parts of Spain precautions are being taken – with eastern and southern Mediterranean areas the most vulnerable. Reuters Valencia is still recovering from the first “Dana” weather system at the end of October Spain’s meteorological agency Aemet has placed parts of the Valencia and Andalusia regions, as well as the Balearic Islands, on orange alert from now until Thursday. Aemet warns of rainfall and storms that could be “very strong to torrential”. That orange alert is the second highest and it signals a significant meteorological event “with a degree of danger for normal activities”. In Valencia, school classes and sports activities suspended in some areas and sandbags piled up to protect the centre of the town of Aldaia. However this second Dana weather system is not expected to be as dramatic as the red alert on 29 October, when the Valencia region in particular suffered an unprecedented loss of lives and material damage. Elsewhere, rescue teams searching for the bodies of two young brothers who were swept away in the Valencia floods two weeks ago said their bodies had been found. Izan Matías, 5, and Rubén Matías, 3, were pulled from their father Victor Matías’s arms when the torrent ripped through their home in Valencia on the evening of 29 October. Their aunt Barabara Sastre confirmed to the BBC the boys had been found. Their bodies were recovered in different locations. “My little angels, we have finally found you” one family friend, David Garcia, wrote online. “Two stars shine brighter in the sky.” Family handout Rubén (left) and Izan were “such happy kids”, their aunt said Yesterday, search teams had focused on part of the River Pollo about 6km (3.7km) from the family home. The boys’ uncle Iván had told the BBC he was hugely grateful for all the support they had received and hoped his nephews would be found. Volunteers from the Canary Islands and other parts of Spain had joined recovery specialists from Mexico, who normally work in the aftermath of earthquakes. On Monday, the family dog was found ***** in a garage in the town of Paiporta, more than 12km (7.4 miles) from their house in La Curra, a neighbourhood of Mas del Jutge. Dana weather systems are formed when an area of low pressure gets “cut off” from the main flow of the jet stream. This means that instead of moving through a region relatively quickly, they get blocked over the same area leading to persistent rainfall for several days. Colder air high in the atmosphere meets warmer air flowing in from the Mediterranean which intensifies the storm. Source link #Málaga #evacuates #thousands #flood #alerts #issued Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Hogwarts Legacy 2 Has the Perfect Timeline to Explore That Takes Down Harry Potter Fans and Gamers With a Single Spell Hogwarts Legacy 2 Has the Perfect Timeline to Explore That Takes Down Harry Potter Fans and Gamers With a Single Spell The success of Hogwarts Legacy has inspired its creators to begin working on a highly anticipated sequel, but what direction should it take? Set in 1890, the first game allowed players to experience Hogwarts before the events of Harry Potter, but the sequel has the potential to ***** even deeper into wizarding lore. A sequel is coming and we want it to go even further back in time. | Image Credit: Avalanche Software For a sequel, the perfect era to explore ***** in the founding of Hogwarts itself, as the title implies. If it covers this little-known era, Hogwarts Legacy 2 could give fans an experience free from connections to Harry Potter. Hogwarts Legacy 2 Could Really Go Next Level With This One of the best ways Hogwarts Legacy 2 could stand out is by exploring the legendary founding of Hogwarts in the 10th century. This is an era only briefly mentioned in the books and is full of potential for any additional expansion. The Four Founders of Hogwarts and what each House represents. pic.twitter.com/j2nO4UuXnY — Harry Potter Stuff ⚯͛ (@TheHPfacts) August 1, 2015 During this *******, magic was feared, and witches and wizards faced persecution, prompting the school’s founders, Godric Gryffindor, Rowena Ravenclaw, Helga Hufflepuff, and Salazar Slytherin to build a sanctuary for magical education. friendly reminder that rowena ravenclaw invented the name of hogwarts and chose the location of the castle. still an underrated house, i hate y’all. pic.twitter.com/Ob2124NgAW — marian (@gayrauder) December 1, 2019 Placing the game in this era would allow developers to introduce fans to Hogwarts in its infancy, a castle under construction and surrounded by wild, magical lands that pose risks and wonders for early students. We’ve never seen a different version of the magical school and this could be it. A storyline set in Hogwarts’ founding era could offer rich themes of friendship, conflict, and cultural tensions, especially between Gryffindor and Slytherin. Historical accounts hint at a strong friendship that ultimately fractured over Slytherin’s ******* to restrict the school to pure-blood wizards. These ideological clashes could play a central role in the game. This would do well with a morality system where players would create friendships and brew rivalries. Modern audiences could also love how the game explores values of inclusion and acceptance. It’s a Part Of The Wizarding World Never Seen Before It’s an era never seen before full of potential. | Image Credit: Avalanche Software The founding era also provides ample room for creative world-building. Wizards and witches at this time had limited knowledge of magic, and spells would feel raw and experimental. It would be a contrast to the polished, refined spells in Harry Potter’s world. Players might even witness the origin of iconic spells, giving them a hands-on experience with the magical evolution of Hogwarts. The magical creatures inhabiting the areas around Hogwarts could also play a larger role in this setting. The founders, still establishing the safety of the grounds, would have to form alliances or protective charms with the beings of the Forbidden Forest and the Great Lake. We as players could step into the role of one of Hogwarts’ earliest students and be a part of these efforts. We could be the generation of pioneers that develop the future narrative as we help tame a world where magical dangers are ever-present. Using the founding era as a prequel also removes the risk of Hogwarts Legacy 2 overlapping with existing Harry Potter projects. By focusing on Hogwarts’ early days, the game can maintain a sense of authenticity without feeling familiar and do something new instead of rehashing the familiar plotlines of Harry’s era. Source link #Hogwarts #Legacy #Perfect #Timeline #Explore #Takes #Harry #Potter #Fans #Gamers #Single #Spell Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Samsung Wins Patent for a Tri-Fold Smartphone With Specialised Barrier Layer for Improved Durability Samsung Wins Patent for a Tri-Fold Smartphone With Specialised Barrier Layer for Improved Durability Samsung is speculated to be developing a tri-fold smartphone. This move is said to be in a bid to catch up to Huawei, which launched the world’s tri-fold smartphone dubbed Mate XT Ultimate Design in September. Ahead of its anticipated debut in 2025, Samsung has been recently granted a patent for a flexible display device with a foldable design featuring three screens and a specialised barrier layer for improved durability and reduced strain. Samsung Patent for Tri-Fold Smartphone A patent granted by the US Patent and Trademark Office (via MSPoweruser) to Samsung Electronics describes a display device with a flexible form factor. It was filed by Samsung in 2021 and was granted on November 5. Unlike rigid devices which have an allocated screen area for displaying images, this purported device is shown to have three areas: a first area which is folded, a second area which can be folded and unfolded, and a third area arranged along a specific direction. Samsung’s purported tri-fold smartphone Photo Credit: US Patent and Trademark Office/Samsung As per the patent, the device will feature a specialised barrier layer positioned below the display panel. This layer is said to have at least one opening which might overlap the second display area, and two lower plates placed below the panel overlapping all three areas. Furthermore, the display panel might also feature an anti-reflective layer on top, similar to the one used on the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. Although it suggests that the flexible display device may have the ability to be folded, bent, or deformed into various shapes, the document could be referring to the same purported tri-fold smartphone that Samsung is rumoured to be developing. The tri-fold smartphone is also speculated to come with support for multiple input methods, in addition to touch gestures. This suggests that the purported device might also feature S-Pen support. However, it is crucial to note that not all devices whose patents have been granted make it to the final production stage or carry the same elements. Thus, it is currently unclear whether Samsung’s purported tri-fold smartphone will feature similar technical aspects as described in the patent filing. Source link #Samsung #Wins #Patent #TriFold #Smartphone #Specialised #Barrier #Layer #Improved #Durability Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

What happens to JD Vance’s Senate seat and others in Congress selected to join the Trump administration What happens to JD Vance’s Senate seat and others in Congress selected to join the Trump administration Washington — President-elect Donald Trump is returning to the White House next year after a decisive victory in the 2024 election. And he’s slated to bring with him a number of lawmakers to round out his administration — from Sen. JD Vance as vice president-elect to Rep. Elise Stefanik as his pick for ambassador to the U.N. With the moves, the lawmakers will have to vacate their seats after the start of the new Congress in January, teeing up the process to replace them. The process differs between the two chambers, and between states. Here’s how the vacancies will be filled: Filling vacancies in the Senate Rules differ across states for how to fill a Senate vacancy. In 45 states, governors appoint replacements to serve until the next election, while in just five states — Kentucky, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, and Wisconsin — vacancies are filled by expedited special elections. Trump tapped Vance, an Ohio *********** first elected to the Senate in 2022, as his running mate in July, prompting him to depart from the Senate to serve as vice president following the election. And Trump is expected to name Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida as his nominee for secretary of state, a Cabinet position that requires confirmation by the Senate. Sen. J.D. Vance introduces former President Donald Trump during a rally at Herb Brooks National Hockey Center on July 27, 2024 in St Cloud, Minnesota. Stephen Maturen / Getty Images In both Florida and Ohio, the governor appoints a replacement to serve until the next statewide election. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will appoint someone to fill the respective seats until a special election can be held in 2026. The winner of the 2026 election would serve the remainder of Vance and Rubio’s terms, meaning that person would have to run for election again in 2028. Both DeWine and DeSantis have long histories with Trump, with the Ohio governor being one of the few prominent Republicans who declined to endorse Trump’s 2024 bid. And DeSantis’ relationship with Trump had been similarly frosty, after the two men faced off in the GOP presidential primaries earlier this year. But both *********** governors are expected to work in the best interest of the party, especially after Trump’s decisive victory. Who the governors will appoint to replace Vance and Rubio ******** to be seen. In Ohio, names like Secretary of State Frank LaRose, state Sen. Matt Dolan and former Ohio GOP chair Jane Timken have circulated, as have a number of lawmakers who represent Ohio in the House. In Florida, a number of possibilities have emerged for DeSantis to appoint, including Trump’s daughter in-law, Lara Trump, a co-chair of the *********** National Committee. DeSantis’s chief of staff James Utheier and Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nunez have also been among names floated, as have Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody and former Florida House Speaker Jose Olivia. Filling vacancies in the House In the House, vacancies are filled by special elections. But the timing of those elections can vary. Trump selected Stefanik, the current *********** conference chair, to serve as his ambassador to the ******* Nations, teeing up a special election to fill her seat representing New York’s 21st congressional district. The district, which Stefanik won by more than 20 points in her reelection bid last week, is solidly red, making it a safe seat for Republicans in a special election. But it will remain vacant until a special election is held — a timeframe that is set by Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul and could take up to 90 days — taking away from what is expected to be a narrow *********** majority in the House. Rep. Michael Waltz, who Trump selected to serve as his National Security adviser, also represents a solidly red district in Florida. His seat will also be filled by a special election, and DeSantis is expected to work to quickly set a timeframe to replace him. Kaia Hubbard Kaia Hubbard is a politics reporter for CBS News Digital, based in Washington, D.C. Source link #Vances #Senate #seat #Congress #selected #join #Trump #administration Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Acclaimed stage and screen actor ***** aged 90 Acclaimed stage and screen actor ***** aged 90 Getty Images Actor Timothy West, one of Britain’s most distinguished and versatile actors, has ***** at the age of 90, his family have announced. He was known for roles on stage and screeen including in TV sitcoms Not Going Out and Bedtime, dramas like Bleak House and Gentleman Jack, and soaps Coronation Street and EastEnders. A statement released by his children said the actor ***** “peacefully in his sleep” and was “with his friends and family at the end”. The actor is also survived by his wife, Fawlty Towers star Prunella Scales, to whom he was married for 61 years. In recent years, the couple had been followed in 10 seasons of Channel 4’s Great Canal Journeys. PA Media Timothy West pictured with son Sam and wife Prunella Scales in 1999 PA Media Scales and West, pictured in 2012, were married for more than six decades In their statement, Juliet, Samuel and Joseph West described their father as having had a “long and extraordinary life on and off the stage”. West leaves “a sister, a daughter, two sons, seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren”, the family said, adding: “All of us will miss him terribly. “We would like to thank the incredible NHS staff at St George’s Hospital, Tooting and at Avery Wandsworth for their loving care during his last days.” West appeared in EastEnders in 2014 Broadcaster Piers Morgan recalled interviewing West for his Life Stories series with the actor’s wife Scales sitting in the audience. “[She was] the love of his life… his devotion to her after she developed Alzheimer’s was profoundly touching,” Morgan said. BBC Radio 4 presenter David Aaronovitch said: “May his memory be a blessing. He was certainly a blessing in real life.” Former EastEnders actress Tracy-Ann Oberman described West as “the most wonderful actor and human being”. The actor was born in 1934 in Bradford, the son of actors Lockwood West and Olive Carleton-Crowe. West attended Bristol Grammar School, where his contemporaries included Julian Glover and Dave Prowse, who would later play Darth Vader in Star Wars. West began his career in entertainment as an assistant stage manager at the Wimbledon Theatre. He made his name on stage and screen in the 1960s, and BBC adaptations of Richard II and Edward II in the 1970s saw him reprise roles he had already played to critical acclaim in the theatre. His other lead TV roles included 1980s comedy-drama Brass. Source link #Acclaimed #stage #screen #actor #***** #aged Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

***** the Spotlight Review – A Beacon of Indie Horror | The Outerhaven ***** the Spotlight Review – A Beacon of Indie Horror | The Outerhaven The Outerhaven writes: With satisfying and story-related puzzle and genuine chills, ***** the Spotlight delivers a top-notch, *****-sized, lo-fi horror experience. Contrary to its title, it steps into the spotlight as the best indie horror game of the year. Source link #***** #Spotlight #Review #Beacon #Indie #Horror #Outerhaven Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Micron unveils industry’s first 60TB SSD with a PCIe 5.0 x4 interface Micron unveils industry’s first 60TB SSD with a PCIe 5.0 x4 interface Micron has introduced the 6550 ION solid-state drive, the industry’s first 60TB SSD that features a PCIe 5.0 x4 interface and therefore boasts with extreme capacity and very high performance. The drive is aimed at applications that require significant amount of storage as well as decent performance, which includes AI training and inference workloads. Micron also touts improved energy efficiency of its new drive compared to predecessors and competing offerings. Micron’s 6550 ION SSD comes in a E3.S form-factor and is based on the company’s eight-generation 3D NAND with 232 active layers that combines high storage density, high performance, and low power consumption. The new drive delivers read and write speeds of 12GB/s while operating on just 20 watts of power, making it 20% more efficient than leading competitor drives. For those who want to have even higher performance, the drive can operate at 25W, though Micron does not expect many customers to use this mode. Power management is a significant advantage of Micron’s 6550 ION as it employs active state power management (ASPM), idling at only 4 watts in its low-power mode and provides up to 20% better idle efficiency than other 60TB SSDs. “The Micron 6550 ION achieves a remarkable 12GB/s while using just 20 watts of power, setting a new standard in data center performance and energy efficiency,” said Alvaro Toledo, vice president and general manager of Micron’s Data Center Storage Group. “Featuring a first-to-market 60TB capacity in an E3.S form factor and up to 20% better energy efficiency than competitive drives, the Micron 6550 ION is a game-changer for high-capacity storage solutions to address the insatiable capacity and power demands of AI workloads.” This drive is particularly valuable for AI workloads as it shows a 147% improvement in Nvidia Magnum IO GPUDirect Storage operations and is 30% more efficient in deep learning Unet3D transfer tasks with a 4KB transfer size. It further excels in model checkpointing, completing tasks 151% faster and consuming 209% less power than its counterparts, making it an ideal choice for AI model training and deployment. The main selling point of Micron’s 6550 ION is of course its 60TB (well, 61.44TB) capacity. A 1U rack with 20 of such drives can hold over 1.2 PB of data per rack unit, which greatly optimizes server space. A single rack can accommodate up to 44.2 PB with this setup, achieving a 67% increase in density compared to traditional 2U racks that hold ‘only’ 26.5 PB. Meanwhile, when compared to 122.88TB U.2 drives, the Micron 6550 61.44TB E3.S SSD delivers up to 3.3x the performance per terabyte. The drive also boasts strong endurance and security, offering a best-in-class rating of 1.0 random drive writes per day (RDWPD) for 16KB random writes, which is 42% higher than competitive models, according to Micron. To safeguard data, it includes SPDM 1.2 for device attestation and SHA-512 for secure signature generation, and meets TAA-compliance and FIPS 140-3 L2 certifiability standards, which is important for government and security-sensitive applications. Get Tom’s Hardware’s best news and in-depth reviews, straight to your inbox. Micron’s 6550 ION is currently sampling and the first batch will be available to select customers only. As a result, Micron does not really talk about pricing of these drives as actual prices will depend on volumes and other factors. Source link #Micron #unveils #industrys #60TB #SSD #PCIe #interface Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Pearl Jam kicks off Dark Matter tour down under Pearl Jam kicks off Dark Matter tour down under Pearl Jam have fronted their first *********** concert in 10 years as the grunge stalwarts opened their Dark Matter tour on the Gold Coast. Source link #Pearl #Jam #kicks #Dark #Matter #tour Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Monster Hunter Outlanders Officially Announced for Mobile Monster Hunter Outlanders Officially Announced for Mobile TiMi Studio Group and Capcom have just announced Monster Hunter Outlanders for iOS and Android devices. It is an upcoming open-world survival game set in the Monster Hunter universe. The developers did not provide a release date in the new announcement trailer. According to the Monster Hunter Outlanders announcement trailer footage, players can explore a massive open world featuring different types of biomes, such as jungles, swamps, deserts, and more. You will see some familiar monsters from previous instalments and maybe some new ones. The Monster Hunter Outlanders announcement trailer also revealed different types of traversal mechanics players can use in this world. Regarding traversal tools, we see the player character use a glider to cover large distances, a grapple to move more freely in jungles and a catapult that launches them in the air. We also get to see the character climb rocky surfaces and swim in some water bodies, so you won’t just be running around in this massive world. According to the press release (via Gematsu), Monster Hunter Outlanders will be a free-to-play title but will include in-app purchases. Players can enter the game solo or bring up to four players in their party. During your journey, you will find different types of characters; they can be recruited as allies and are also playable. The game will also introduce a crafting function that makes exploring this open world easier. Moreover, players can use weapons they have seen in the previous Monster Hunter titles, as the developers have optimised the battle system to make it “as enjoyable as possible” while “retaining the gameplay experience” from previous games”. In other news, Monster Hunter Wilds beta is doing well despite technical issues. Also, check out the detailed guide on all Monster Hunter Wilds editions. What are your thoughts on Monster Hunter Outlanders? Let us know in the comments or our new community forum! For more information from Insider Gaming, read about Disney potentially hiring EA’s CEO as the top boss. Don’t forget to sign up for our weekly newsletter. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive the latest news and exclusive leaks every week! No Spam. Source link #Monster #Hunter #Outlanders #Officially #Announced #Mobile Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Florida homeowners told storm-damaged properties ‘not worth fixing’ Florida homeowners told storm-damaged properties ‘not worth fixing’ PORT ORANGE, Fla. – Hundreds of Volusia County residents have received letters declaring their hurricane-damaged homes beyond repair. The letters, sent to homeowners affected by Hurricanes Ian and Milton, state that costly upgrades will be required for those who wish to stay in their homes. Susan Thomas, a resident of Port Orange, says the damage has left her feeling hopeless. “Some days, I’m pretty down,” she said. “I have problems already from Ian that I’m still waiting to get solved.” Thomas, who lives in the Colony in the Wood mobile home park, is still waiting for repairs from Hurricane Ian when Hurricane Milton caused even more damage. “If I could move, I would move,” she said. The letters informed homeowners that repairing their homes would cost over 50% of the property’s value, meaning additional improvements are required to meet building codes. MORE STORIES: Port Orange Mayor Don Burnette explained that homeowners must bring their homes up to code to qualify for future FEMA funding. “You may be required to mitigate that damage beyond just simply repairing it,” he said. The goal, Burnette added, is to prevent repeat insurance claims by ensuring homes are made more resilient. “What they’re trying to do is make sure that we don’t have repeat claims,” he said. Those who received letters live in designated special flood hazard areas, which means they may need to provide a private appraisal proving their homes are not over 50% damaged or hire a surveyor to confirm their homes meet elevation requirements. If they cannot do so, homes may need to be replaced or raised. For residents like Thomas, who worry about affording these upgrades, Burnette emphasized that assistance is available. “I don’t want to have to see people go through this again if they can avoid this by reaching out and getting the help that is available to them,” he said. While some residents are open to the upgrades if assistance is provided, others are left uncertain about their futures. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 35 ORLANDO: Source link #Florida #homeowners #told #stormdamaged #properties #worth #fixing Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Apex Legends Most Powerful ******* Type Is Currently at the Bottom of the Barrel in Season 23 Apex Legends Most Powerful ******* Type Is Currently at the Bottom of the Barrel in Season 23 In the fast-evolving world of Apex Legends, the developers at Respawn Entertainment are constantly tweaking the balance of weapons to keep the gameplay fresh, exciting, and dynamic. With each new season, players can expect a variety of changes, from new weapons to changes to existing ones. These changes are designed to shake up the meta and encourage new strategies. The new season has brought new changes to the game. | Image Credit: Respawn Entertainment In Season 23, it looks like one of the game’s most powerful ******* classes, the Submachine Guns (SMGs), has been hit very hard with balance changes that have left it in a less-than-ideal state. They have been replaced by the Shotguns and long-time players are voicing their concern over social media platforms and gaming forums. SMGs Have Fallen From Grace in Apex Legends Season 23 Players are not happy with the changes to SMGs. | Image Credit: Respawn Entertainment SMGs have long become the bread and butter of players who love to play aggressively and at close-range combat in Apex Legends. Weapons like the R-99, Volt, and Alternator were the staples of the ******* pool, with many players relying on their rapid ***** and high damage output to dominate in tight spaces. With SMGs taking a ********* in the new Season 23, players are finding themselves leaning more toward Shotguns, LMGs, and even ******* Rifles for close to mid-range combat. Particularly, shotguns have become a staple in the loadouts due to the changes made to Gibraltar’s bubble and the improved capability of healing items. The new meta revolves around a hit-and-run style of play: using a shotgun at the edge of the bubble, peeking out to take a shot, and then quickly retreating to safety (healing up if needed). With the effectiveness of healing increased this season, this tactic has proven to be more effective than ever. While some players are happy to see SMGs no longer dominate the meta after years of being top-tier, many are frustrated by how weak SMGs feel now. One player summed up the reaction on Reddit with a question: Comment byu/ILewdElichika from discussion inapexlegends Comment byu/ILewdElichika from discussion inapexlegends Comment byu/ILewdElichika from discussion inapexlegends Comment byu/ILewdElichika from discussion inapexlegends The reaction to the new meta is divided. While some players are enjoying the shift away from SMGs, others are calling for adjustments to help these weapons regain their former power. Despite the changes, the community is still engaged, with players discussing everything from ******* balancing to the various updates brought by Season 23. Players Looking Forward to The Road Ahead Players have mixed responses to the meta-shift, particularly to the rise of Shotguns. | Image Credit: Respawn Entertainment As the community continues to send mixed signals over SMG changes, the question ********: will Respawn respond to these concerns and bring the class weapons back into balance, or is the time of SMGs in Apex Legends officially over? For now, it looks like players will have to adapt to the current ******* meta and make the most of the tools at their disposal. In the meantime, SMG gamers may need to take a ********* and explore other powerful options like the shotguns and LMGs that have been dominating the game. It’s time to dominate the battlefield with Mastiff’s devastating damage, the Rampart’s LMG setup, or the close-range precision of the P2020 with Hammerpoint. There are plenty of options for players who are feeling disappointed with the current state of the entire SMG class. With changes and balances coming every season alongside changes with different patches, players never know when the SMGs will find their groove again. In the end, one thing is clear: in Apex Legends Season 23, the power balance has shifted, and SMGs are currently at the bottom of the barrel (maybe not behind Snipers). But, like every season before it, this could all change with the next patch. Source link #Apex #Legends #Powerful #******* #Type #Bottom #Barrel #Season Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]