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Watch as Central California dust storm that caused 20-car pileup whips through Visalia Watch as Central California dust storm that caused 20-car pileup whips through Visalia Strong winds in Visalia kicked up a dust storm on Monday that hindered visibility, and sparked a pileup involving 20 cars in Chowchilla. Leaves and other debris swirled across Main Street in Visalia as high winds and rain blew through downtown Monday. Visibility dropped briefly to 100 feet in some places as winds gusted to nearly 20 MPH. High winds uprooted a large pine tree on Whispering Pines Court east of Giddings Street in Visalia on Monday. No injuries were reported. High winds uprooted a large pine tree Monday, November 11, 2024 on Whispering Pines Court east of Giddings Street Monday, November 11, 2024. No injuries were reported. The National Weather Service office in Hanford issued a dust storm warning around 2 p.m. Monday, warning that near-zero visibility would be experienced throughout the area. Local news station ABC 30 reported the dust storm triggered a 20-car pile-up and minor injuries for some drivers. Officers told the station that all lanes on the westbound side of Highway 152 were closed due to the large ******. The National Weather Service issued an emergency alert to phones regarding the dust storm at around 2:12 p.m. PT, according local news station Fox 26. Merchants and passersby retrieve wind blown items along Locust Street as winds and rain ***** through Downtown Visalia on Monday, November 11, 2024. Video captures intense dust storm Video of the dust storm shows the strong winds stirring up dirt and debris in downtown Visalia and the moment the tree fell. What should I do in a dust storm if I am driving? Dust storms are common occurrences in desert areas as high winds pick up loose dust. Across the southwest from California to Arizona these occurrences can happen at a moment’s notice. The National Weather Service gives tips on how to stay safe: If dense dust is observed blowing across or approaching a roadway, pull your vehicle off the pavement as far as possible, stop, turn off lights, set the emergency brake, take your foot off of the brake pedal to be sure the tail lights are not illuminated. Don’t enter the dust storm area if you can avoid it. If you can’t pull off the roadway, proceed at a speed suitable for visibility, turn on lights and sound the ***** occasionally. Use the painted centerline to help guide you. Look for a safe place to pull off the roadway. Never stop on the traveled portion of the roadway. Visalia Times-Delta photographer Ron Holman contributed to this report. Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at *****@*****.tld and follow him on X @fern_cerv_. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Watch intense dust storm whip through central California near Fresno Source link #Watch #Central #California #dust #storm #caused #20car #pileup #whips #Visalia Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

China is catching up with the West on tech, Microsoft president says China is catching up with the West on tech, Microsoft president says The West shouldn’t assume that China is lagging behind the U.S. and Europe on tech developments, Microsoft’s president and vice-chairman warned. U.S-China tensions in the past few years have centered on the battle between the two nations for tech supremacy, culminating in a slew of export controls on critical technologies. Late last year, China’s Huawei surprised the market with the release of a smartphone whose reviews indicated downloads speeds associated with 5G, sparking speculation of an apparent chip breakthrough that defied U.S. tech sanctions. Speaking at the Web Summit tech conference in Lisbon, Portugal, on Tuesday, Microsoft’s Brad Smith told CNBC that “in many ways,” China is close to or is even catching up on technology. “I think one of the dangers, frankly, is that people who don’t go to China too often assume that they’re behind,” he told CNBC’s Karen Tso. “But when you go there, you’re impressed by how much they’re doing.” He predicted that ******** and ********* companies will be competing on technology into the distant future and urged U.S. and ********* companies to collaborate to grow economies and bring new advancements like artificial intelligence to the rest of the world. Microsoft CEO Brad Smith participates in a meeting at The Westin Palace Hotel, on 20 May, 2022 in Madrid, Spain. Cezaro De Luca | Europa Press | Getty Images Microsoft has operated in China since 1992, according to the company’s web page, including through its largest research and development center outside the U.S. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said last year that the firm wasn’t focused on China as a domestic market, but that it provides services to ******** companies and has a more visible presence locally than do many other U.S. tech giants. Asked about whether trade and tech transfers — or the movement of data, designs or innovations — with China will get more challenging as Washington transitions between the administrations of U.S. incumbent leader Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump, Smith it was too early tor know. “The truth is, as an ********* technology company, we can do business in China only when we are offering a service that the ******** government wants to have there, and the U.S. government wants us to bring there,” he said, adding, “And in some cases they look at, say, a data center to support a Mercedes or a Siemens or a Starbucks or a General Motors — there seems to be a level of comfort. In consumer services, not really.” He predicted that we’ll live in a world where some technology will move to China, and it won’t be the tech firms that decide. —CNBC’s Jordan Novet contributed to this article. Source link #China #catching #West #tech #Microsoft #president Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Rime developer Tequila Works files for insolvency Rime developer Tequila Works files for insolvency Tequila Works has filed for insolvency. Management says it is “doing everything we can to provide support and guidance to our teams”. Source link #Rime #developer #Tequila #Works #files #insolvency Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Openings and warnings for ******* Openings and warnings for ******* Reuters It is difficult to try to predict the decisions that US President-elect Donald Trump will make when he returns to the White House. But one thing seems unlikely to change: his dislike of patient, principled diplomacy as a means to peace and his preference for transactional politics and populist gestures. This brings openings and perils in some areas in *******. Eight years ago, the Obama administration was working with the ******** Union (AU) to change ******* Nations (UN) rules for funding peacekeepers to put ******** missions on a firm financial basis. The AU Commission worked with the UN and other multilateral organisations to construct an “******** peace and security architecture” that ranged from proactive diplomacy to avert looming conflicts through to coordinated mediation efforts and peacekeeping operations, all underpinned by norms and principles enshrined in the UN Charter and the AU Constitutive Act. How long ago that seems. Plans for more robust peacekeeping evaporated in the transition to the first Trump administration. Since then, no new UN or AU peacekeeping missions have been authorised. Several – including in Darfur, Sudan and Mali – have been closed, and others scaled down. The Biden administration did not reverse the trend. The idea of “******** peace” – that peace, democracy, justice and open markets all go together – had long been a powerful strand in US global strategy. The AU embraced its multilateralism but recoiled from being lectured on human rights and democracy and were divided on Western military interventions such as in Libya. Some ******** leaders preferred Trump’s candour and focus on results. The “Trump Doctrine” for the Middle East and ******* swept aside multilateralism in favour of transactional deals with ********* allies in Egypt, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, the ******* ***** Emirates (UAE) and, above all, *******. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed set the strategy of the Abraham Accords, and Trump basked in the glory when ***** countries signed up. Trump’s other consistent positions were hostility towards China’s influence on the continent and aversion to deploying ********* soldiers. Getty Images Ethiopia’s decision to build a huge dam on a tributary of the River Nile has caused tensions with Egypt At the request of Egypt’s President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi – described by Trump as “my favourite dictator” – then-Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin took charge of mediating Egypt’s dispute with Ethiopia over the Nile waters. The immediate issue was how much water would be retained by the Grand ********** Renaissance Dam as it approached completion. As the talks faltered, Washington put its thumb on the scales, suspending aid to Ethiopia, while Trump suggested that Egypt might “***** up” the dam. America recognised Morocco’s claim over Western Sahara in exchange for Rabat signing the Abraham Accords and thereby recognising *******. In the era of “******** peace”, an agreement to end a civil war was the drafting of a democratic constitution, along with measures for disarming and demobilising rival armies, transitional justice and reconciliation, and aid-funded programmes to deliver a peace dividend for the afflicted populace. The first Trump administration preferred direct deal-making, whereby autocrats cut a private bargain over the counter. Scholars call this the “illiberal peace”. When then-Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visited Sudan after the popular revolution that led to the ousting of military-Islamist ruler Omar al-Bashir, his main agenda was a simple trade: America would lift sanctions when Sudan agreed to sign the Abraham Accords. In October 2020, the White House announced that President Trump had “brokered a historic peace agreement” between ******* and Sudan. On the heels of deals with Bahrain and the UAE, and weeks before Americans voted in the presidential election, this was Trump’s “October surprise”. It came too late to save Sudan from the economic crisis that crushed its democratic experiment and fell away after Trump lost to Joe Biden. But it’s fair to assume that the second Trump administration will continue this way. The exact alignments and deals are impossible to predict, and much will depend on the individuals appointed to key positions. But the “******** peace” is now ***** and *******. Sudan is currently *******’s largest war and its biggest famine for decades. There is no sign that Trump is concerned. Getty Images The near-19-month conflict in Sudan has ******* tens of thousands of people and displaced more than 11 million The biggest obstacle to peace is that the UAE supports one side with weapons and cash while Egypt and Saudi Arabia back the other. There is no prospect for peace while this continues. For those ***** powerbrokers, Sudan is just one element in their geostrategic calculations, ranked below *******-Palestine, Iran and relations with Washington. But if there is a reshuffle of the Middle Eastern political cards, a bargain over Sudan might be a by-product, even an opportunity for Trump to bask in the glow of an unexpected peacemaker. It will not bring an end to *********, let alone usher in democracy, but it would open the space for serious negotiations. A similar calculation holds for Ethiopia and its fractious relations with an Egypt-led coalition that includes Eritrea and Somalia. Along with an array of ******** leaders, Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is heavily reliant on Emirati largesse. Tensions in the ***** of ******* would be reduced if Egypt and the UAE align their strategies. The Biden administration’s policy towards the ***** of ******* was neither committed to principled multilateralism, nor ready to use its leverage with the Gulf states. Its envoys could only grasp for minor wins such as pauses in the fighting or opening checkpoints for aid convoys. The tangled wars in Sudan, Ethiopia and their neighbours cry out for bold action – and if he were so minded, Trump might cut the Gordian Knot. But the risks of a conflagration are high. The Trump White House will not be likely to restrain bellicose tendencies by Middle Eastern powerbrokers or ******** leaders, and – especially during the US policy vacuum of the next few months – any one of those leaders could launch a war, confident that America will not respond. In his first term, Trump showed no interest in the US military footprint in *******. Apparently on a whim, he ordered the withdrawal of ********* troops from Somalia, where they were involved in the war against the jihadist group al-Shabab – a decision reversed by the Biden administration. It’s unlikely that Trump will pay attention to the Pentagon’s operations against jihadists there or in the West ******** Sahel, unless there is a high-profile incident with ********* casualties. And America’s Middle Eastern allies will be keen for the US to retain its military base in Djibouti. Reports of collusion between Yemen’s Houthis and al-Shabab, heightening risks of attacks in East ******* or on shipping in the Indian Ocean, may rekindle US interest in military operations. Alternatively, missions could be outsourced to allies such as the UAE or private military contractors. AFP Relations between Kenya and the US strengthened under the Biden administration Kenyan President William Ruto’s rapport with Biden will do him no favours, but Kenya’s new status as a “major non-Nato ally” – and contributor of police to Haiti – will likely retain good standing within the Department of Defense. West ******* is today the locus of the world’s most active jihadist movements as well as a tide of putschists who cut deals with Russia’s security outfit, the Wagner Group, now merged into its ******* Corps. If Trump sees West ******* through the prism of relations with Moscow, and his planned deal with President Vladimir ****** over the war in Ukraine, it will introduce a wild card into the region’s politics. But tensions will arise because his ally, Morocco, has its own ambitions for strategic leadership across West *******. It’s a major non-Nato ally and has been leery of Russian influence in Algeria, Libya and the Sahel – adding up to a mix that would be stirred if Trump cuts deals with ******. Transactional politics imply cutting deals with coup leaders and warlords whose ******* are their credentials. AU principles such as outlawing unconstitutional changes in government will be disregarded. Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu may have preferred Biden, but he is familiar with Trump’s style of politics and will seek a formula for keeping America onside in its war against jihadist group Boko Haram. In February, just weeks after the presidential inauguration in Washington, *******’s leaders will meet in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to elect a new chairperson of the AU Commission. The outgoing chairperson, Chad’s former Prime Minister Moussa Faki Mahamat, was content to be a trader in the political bazaar of the Trump-Biden years. His successor will face the challenge that *******’s best formula for peace and security ***** in norm-based multilateral cooperation, but 2025 will be an inauspicious year for reviving that project. Alex de Waal is the executive director of the World Peace Foundation at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University in the US. North America correspondent Anthony Zurcher makes sense of the race for the White House in his twice-weekly US Election Unspun newsletter. Readers in the *** can sign up here. Those outside the *** can sign up here. Getty Images/BBC Source link #Openings #warnings #******* Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

North Taurid Meteor Shower Peaks, Bringing Fireballs to US Night Skies North Taurid Meteor Shower Peaks, Bringing Fireballs to US Night Skies The North Taurid meteor shower peaked on the night of November 11, offering skywatchers across the ******* States a chance to witness one of the year’s most unique meteor displays. This annual event is part of two overlapping meteor showers—the South and North Taurids—both originating from the debris trail of Comet 2P/Encke. These meteors, which peak in November, can produce exceptionally bright fireballs, lighting up the night sky. Taurid Meteor Showers Bring Bright Fireballs The North Taurids was active from October 13 to December 2, while the South Taurids began in late September and ended on November 12. While these meteor showers generally produce about five meteors per hour, they are best known for their “Halloween fireballs”—extraordinarily bright meteors that can be visible across large areas of the sky. The relative scarcity of meteors is compensated by their brightness, allowing onlookers a memorable viewing experience, especially during the peak. Optimal Viewing Under the Night Sky Despite the Moon being in its waxing gibbous phase, which can reduce visibility for faint meteors, these fireballs are expected to remain visible. The presence of the moon, approaching its full phase on November 15, may make it challenging to spot smaller meteors; however, the most luminous fireballs will remain visible. The South Taurids peaked earlier this month during a waxing crescent moon, making their display particularly striking under dark conditions. Observing Tips and Origins of the Taurids Originating from Comet 2P/Encke, which has an orbit around the sun every 3.25 years, both showers are created by the remnants left by this short-******* comet. The North and South Taurids appear to emanate from the constellation Taurus, which rises in the eastern sky each November. Observers are encouraged to allow their eyes time to adjust to the dark, as viewing does not require any equipment like binoculars or telescopes. This yearly meteor display provides a unique opportunity for both ******** and seasoned astronomers to enjoy bright fireballs illuminating the sky—an event best appreciated without additional light interference. 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. Gigabyte 27-Inch Gaming Monitor With QHD Resolution, 180Hz Refresh Rate Launched in India Vivo Y300 5G Confirmed to Launch in India; Rear Design Teased Source link #North #Taurid #Meteor #Shower #Peaks #Bringing #Fireballs #Night #Skies Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Bulldozers cannot be used as punishment tool: India court Bulldozers cannot be used as punishment tool: India court India’s top court has said that authorities cannot demolish homes merely because a person has been accused of a ****** and has ***** down strict guidelines for any such action. The ruling comes in response to a bunch of pleas seeking action against authorities using demolition as a punitive measure against those accused or convicted of *******. “The executive [the government] cannot become a judge and demolish properties. The chilling sight of a bulldozer demolishing a building reminds one of lawlessness where might was right,” the Supreme Court said on Wednesday. It also directed authorities to give sufficient time to the affected person to challenge the order or vacate the property. The ruling comes in the backdrop of a spate of instances, where authorities in states, particularly governed by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), have used demolition as a tool to punish people accused of *******. The reason cited is ******** construction but experts have questioned the logic and say there is no legal justification for doing this. While the victims include the families of Hindus, opposition leaders and several activists say that the action is mostly targeted at Muslims, especially after religious ********* or protests. The BJP denies the allegation and chief ministers of these states have linked the demolitions with their tough stance on ******. During the hearing on Wednesday, the Supreme Court used strong words to criticise the practice. “Such highhanded and arbitrary actions have no place in a constitutional democracy,” it said, adding that officials “who took the law in their hands” should be held accountable. The court then issued guidelines, which make it mandatory for authorities to give a 15-day notice to an occupant before the alleged ******** property is demolished. The notice should explain the reasons for demolition. If the accused does not respond to the notice within 15 days, authorities can proceed with the action but they would be required to film the process, the court said. It also warned that violating these guidelines would amount to contempt of court. The court has strongly criticised extrajudicial demolitions throughout the trial. Earlier this month, it observed that demolishing properties merely because a person was accused of a ****** was “simply unacceptable under rule of law”. It also observed that citizens’ voices could not be silenced by the threat of demolition. While the Supreme Court’s guidelines can be seen as a positive step towards preventing such demolitions from becoming the norm, observers point out that the implementation of the order would be key in ensuring the practice stops. Leading human rights platform Amnesty International India has praised the ruling saying that though it has come late, it is a welcome move in upholding the rights of the people. “This is a big win in ending the deeply unjust, widespread, unlawful and punitive demolitions, mostly targeting the ********* ******* community, by the Indian authorities which have often been peddled as ‘bulldozer justice’ by ruling party political leaders and media,” the organisation said in a statement. Source link #Bulldozers #punishment #tool #India #court Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Fashion industry ‘should be concerned’ by return to skinny models, Vogue boss Chioma Nnadi says Fashion industry ‘should be concerned’ by return to skinny models, Vogue boss Chioma Nnadi says The fashion industry “should be concerned” by a trend back to using more skinny models, the editorial director of British Vogue has said. Chioma Nnadi suggested the change, following recent progress in body diversity, had been partly fuelled by the rise in popularity of weight-loss drugs. “I do think maybe perhaps Ozempic has something to do with it,” she told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme. “We’re in this moment where we’re seeing the pendulum sort of swing back to skinny being ‘in’ and often these things are treated like a trend and we don’t want them to be.” Asked by presenter Emma Barnett what was fuelling the trend, Nnadi said: “I don’t think we can pin it on any one thing. “I do think that Ozempic has something to do with it because we’re seeing a lot of celebrities who are using it, and I think there’s this shift in the culture around how we think about our bodies and how we address our bodies.” Nnadi said she thought it was “important that all bodies are represented” in fashion, adding that it was an issue she and her colleagues were mindful of. “Thinking about the models that we can have in our [photo] shoots is very important,” she continued. “And it was very important that we included models who were not sample size. “But I think it’s not something that we, as a magazine, can change on our own, because obviously the designers are making clothes that are sample size.” Referring to last season’s fashion weeks, where designers showcase their new collections, Nnadi said: “I didn’t think there was enough representation as far as body diversity. “And it felt almost like, at certain shows, the models were especially thin. “Hopefully the season will be a wake-up call and it won’t be that we see that kind of negative trend [and] that we see that progress.” Nnadi took over at the *** edition of Vogue last October, replacing the magazine’s previous editor Edward Enninful. The job title was changed to head of editorial content when she joined, but Nnadi is still ultimately the most senior figure at the magazine. Ozempic, which suppresses appetite, has become popular in the US in recent years and its use has been increasing in the ***. Source link #Fashion #industry #concerned #return #skinny #models #Vogue #boss #Chioma #Nnadi Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

ProPicks AI #1 Stock: 185% Profit Locked After Timely Exit on This AI Powerhouse ProPicks AI #1 Stock: 185% Profit Locked After Timely Exit on This AI Powerhouse Yesterday, Andy Pai – the man behind ProPicks AI – and I gave our members an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of how our AI stock-picker works under the hood. If you haven’t yet checked it out, I strongly suggest you do. The webinar recording can be found on our YouTube channel or X (formerly Twitter). Among the many topics discussed, we showed in detail the logic that makes ProPicks AI what it is – that is, combining thousands of financial metrics and signals into one investment-grade type report on the stocks that show the best risk-return proposition on a monthly basis. On the webinar, we also revealed our number-one trade of the year: Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:). Today, we will provide more background details on how ProPicks AI made that trade, as well as why it decided to remove it from the strategy in July, booking a phenomenal 185% gain. We also encourage all Investing.com users to take advantage of our ongoing Early Bird ****** Friday ***** to access ProPicks for less than $7 a month for a limited time only! How ProPicks AI Identified the SMCI Surge Early on As 2024 kicked off, one name quickly dominated investor conversations: SMCI. The stock skyrocketed almost overnight, fueled by the AI frenzy sweeping across the market. Known for its high-performance, efficient servers, SMCI captured investors’ attention as the AI ***** gained momentum. It became the “it” stock, with investors clamoring to get a piece of this AI “gem.” The buzz around SMCI was palpable. Its stable fundamentals and skyrocketing momentum made it an obvious choice, and by March 2024, its chart was showing a parabolic rise that was hard to ignore. Adding to its appeal, ProPicks AI included SMCI in its ‘Tech Titans‘ strategy starting January 1, 2024. This wasn’t a surprise—ProPicks AI had analyzed a vast amount of data and key metrics, deciding SMCI was a solid bet for its strategy rebalance. But here’s the real question for investors who were riding SMCI’s wave: When would it be the right time to sell? After surging 218% in the first three months of the year, some might have been wondering how long this bull run would last. But of course, no one could have predicted the emotional rollercoaster that would follow—especially once the company became entangled in accounting-related allegations. How Did ProPicks Cash Out Before the Roller Coaster Began? ProPicks AI, however, didn’t have to play a guessing game when deciding to cash out. The algorithm—free from human emotion—kept SMCI in its portfolio through six consecutive rebalances after adding it on January 1, 2024. Every month, the AI analyzed the stock’s risk-to-reward ratio alongside several other key metrics and held firm. But on July 1, 2024, after months of steady growth, ProPicks made a critical move: it removed SMCI from its strategy. It could be that the AI detected a shift in the stock’s fundamentals, or perhaps ProPicks saw more promising opportunities elsewhere considering the risk-to-reward proposition. Regardless, SMCI missed out by a whisker from being added to the rebalance that month. For those who held on beyond this AI hype-driven surge, the ride quickly turned volatile as the company faced a host of headwinds in the months that followed, leading to large price swings. Bottom Line As our six-part series on ProPicks AI’s top-10 trades of the year comes to an end, we want to remind our readers of the real reason why we got so many 100%+ gainers in 2024: quality and breadth of data. This edge comes from leveraging Investing.com’s 25+ years of historical market data and the extensive R&D invested in refining its insights. It’s like equipping the AI with the expertise of a seasoned analyst—without the trial-and-error learning process. With this depth of knowledge, it was able to spot several different market signals for fantastic results, as shown in our series. Just to recap: Stocks #9 and #10 – Insulet Corp (NASDAQ:) and Xerox (NASDAQ:): . Stocks #7 and #8 – IDEXX Laboratories (NASDAQ:) and Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:): . Stocks #5 and #6 – Shift4 Payments (NYSE:) and Broadcom (NASDAQ:): . Stocks #3 and #4 – Vistra Energy (NYSE:) and MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:): . Stock #2 – Nvidia (NASDAQ:): Investment-grade fundamental analysis showed the stock had far more upside despite earlier gains. . And you’ve just read about our number 1 pick of the year! Still curious to understand a little more about how ProPicks AI works under the hood? Then check out our exclusive webinar here! Also, do not miss out on the opportunity of notching the market’s top AI-generated picks with an up to 55% discount as part of our Early Bird ****** Friday Campaign. *** Disclaimer: This article is written for informational purposes only; it does not constitute a solicitation, offer, advice, counsel or recommendation to invest as such it is not intended to incentivize the purchase of assets in any way. I would like to remind you that any type of asset, is evaluated from multiple perspectives and is highly risky and therefore, any investment decision and the associated risk ******** with the investor. Source link #ProPicks #Stock #Profit #Locked #Timely #Exit #Powerhouse Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Queenslanders living in regional and remote parts of the state paying sky high airfares Queenslanders living in regional and remote parts of the state paying sky high airfares Maverick MP Bob Katter has lashed out at the airlines for charging regional Queenslanders double what they should be to fly return to Brisbane. Source link #Queenslanders #living #regional #remote #parts #state #paying #sky #high #airfares Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Kai Cenat Lives the Dream of Every GTA Fan as He Gets on a Call With Carl Johnson’s Voice Actor Kai Cenat Lives the Dream of Every GTA Fan as He Gets on a Call With Carl Johnson’s Voice Actor It’s a moment that every Grand Theft Auto fan has dreamt of, speaking to Carl “CJ” Johnson himself. For Twitch superstar Kai Cenat, this became a reality when he connected with the iconic voice actor behind CJ. During their conversation, Chris Bellard recreated the iconic line, “Ah sh*t, here we go again.” Image Credit: Rockstar Games As you’d expect, everyone went wild, not just Kai but the entire internet. Social media immediately exploded as fans celebrated the nostalgic moment that brought back memories of one of gaming’s most beloved characters. This was a full-circle moment for millions of GTA fans. Kai Cenat Has Given Us So Many Amazing Moments This Year Kai Cenat | Credits: @kaicenat via Instagram Kai Cenat’s rise on Twitch has had some record-breaking moments, big name celeb appearances, and record-breaking live streams. His 2024 achievements alone have been crazy. Kai Cenat reacts to being nominated for ‘Best Marathon Stream’ during his marathon stream. pic.twitter.com/PlE6HDSSrH — DramaAlert (@DramaAlert) November 11, 2024 Cenat’s journey to success has been loved because of its authenticity. It’s further exemplified by his reverence for gaming culture. It’s this combination of authenticity and high-energy entertainment that makes Kai such a huge part of current pop culture. In his most recent Mafiathon 2 event which runs through all of November, he called up Young Maylay. Maylay is best known for his portrayal of Carl “CJ” Johnson in GTA: San Andreas. After getting him on the phone, Kai asked him to recreate the infamous line from the game. Kai Cenat spoke to CJ from GTA and got him to say the famous line pic.twitter.com/qFbQ6jD1AU — DramaAlert (@DramaAlert) November 13, 2024 While some fans joked that Cenat’s chat with CJ was “healing their childhoods,” others marveled at how naturally Young Maylay slipped back into the role. Social media erupted with memes and reactions. Kai Cenat has officially broken the record for most subs EVER on Twitch pic.twitter.com/yMNELmIncm — Jake Lucky (@JakeSucky) November 12, 2024 This interaction with CJ’s voice actor is just the latest accomplishment in what has been a landmark year for Kai Cenat. 2024 has seen him smash records on Twitch. During his current Mafiathon 2 streaming event, he broke the all-time subscriber record, surpassing 330,000 active subscribers. The Twitch Superstar Was Almost Poached By Kick Kai has brought crossovers we could never have imagined. | Image Credit: kaicenat/Twitch 2024 has been a year of monumental decisions and achievements for Cenat. Earlier this year, the streamer revealed he had turned down a staggering $60 million offer from Kick, a competing streaming platform. Kai Cenat has revealed that during the first Mafiathon he was offered $60M by KICK to stream the first half of the marathon on there and announced he officially signed with them, he declined the offer to stick with Twitch. pic.twitter.com/03uK14OFP7 — ryan (@scubaryan_) November 12, 2024 According to Cenat, Kick offered the lucrative contract to host part of his previous Mafiathon event on their platform. Despite the eye-watering sum, Cenat chose to remain on Twitch, a decision he credited to personal reflection and prayer. In addition to his record-breaking feats, Cenat has also demonstrated his dedication to giving back. His Mafiathon 2 event, which will run throughout November, commits 20% of its revenue to building schools in Nigeria. Kai Cenat started crying after realizing Rockstar Games follows him and even DM’d him to come to a private event at Twitch **** [Hidden Content] — ryan (@scubaryan_) September 21, 2024 He even got the attention of Rockstar Games during TwitchCon. The developers reached out personally, inviting him to a private meeting and expressing their admiration for his Red ***** Redemption 2 playthrough. With over 337,000 active subscribers and counting, Cenat’s achievements this year reflect his hard work, charisma, and unwavering connection with fans. What do you think of Kai’s success over the last year? Let us know in the comments! Source link #Kai #Cenat #Lives #Dream #GTA #Fan #Call #Carl #Johnsons #Voice #Actor Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Oklahoma police release video of cop slamming *******-stricken 70-year-old to the ground Oklahoma police release video of cop slamming *******-stricken 70-year-old to the ground Oklahoma police release video of cop slamming *******-stricken 70-year-old to the ground Source link #Oklahoma #police #release #video #cop #slamming #cancerstricken #70yearold #ground Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Tencent Q3 2024 earnings Tencent Q3 2024 earnings ******** tech company Tencent is a gaming giant and the parent company of WeChat, the ubiquitous social messaging app in China. Cheng Xin | Getty Images News | Getty Images ******** social media and gaming company Tencent on Wednesday reported better-than-expected profit in the third quarter, spurred by growth in games, advertising and cloud services. Tencent reported profit attributable to shareholders of 53.23 billion yuan ($7.37 billion) in the third quarter, compared with a LSEG estimate of 46.18 billion yuan over the *******. The company’s revenue came in at 167.19 billion yuan, short of the 167.82 billion yuan analyst forecast. This breaking news story is being updated. Source link #Tencent #earnings Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Xbox Series X Discounted by $50 to $449 Xbox Series X Discounted by $50 to $449 Microsoft and several retailers are currently running a promotion for the standard Xbox Series X in the US. Source link #Xbox #Series #Discounted Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Tencent Q3 2024 earnings Tencent Q3 2024 earnings ******** tech company Tencent is a gaming giant and the parent company of WeChat, the ubiquitous social messaging app in China. Cheng Xin | Getty Images News | Getty Images ******** social media and gaming company Tencent on Wednesday reported better-than-expected profit in the third quarter, spurred by growth in games, advertising and cloud services. Tencent reported profit attributable to shareholders of 53.23 billion yuan ($7.37 billion) in the third quarter, compared with a LSEG estimate of 46.18 billion yuan over the *******. The company’s revenue came in at 167.19 billion yuan, short of the 167.82 billion yuan analyst forecast. This breaking news story is being updated. Source link #Tencent #earnings Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

US *** trade talks could resume under Trump, tariff exemptions possible US *** trade talks could resume under Trump, tariff exemptions possible The U.S. Stars and Stripes flag hangs on Whitehall with the figure of Lord Nelson on the top of his column in Trafalgar Square, on 3rd June 2019, in London England. Richard Baker | In Pictures | Getty Images LONDON — President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed trade tariffs could prove a boon for the U.K., with analysts pointing to potential exemptions, economic upswings and the likely resumption of trade deal talks. Britain may be hoping that its “special relationship” across the Atlantic — as well as Trump’s affinity for Brexit — are enough to spare it from the most punitive of proposed trade levies. But analysts suggest the incoming president’s main motivation is likely to be purely economic. “The U.K.’s benefit is it’s not in the trade war crosshairs. It just doesn’t have that same need to level the playing field and level the trade imbalance,” Jonathan Pingle, chief U.S. economist at UBS, told CNBC Tuesday. Trump has long argued that global trade imbalances disadvantage the U.S. economy, with domestic production in particular being undercut by foreign goods. As such, in his 2024 campaign, he vowed to impose 10% to 20% tariffs on all foreign imports — a rate he said would rise to 60% to 100% for ******** goods. The U.S. is the U.K.’s largest trading partner, with trade between the two countries totaling £304.3 billion ($388 billion) in the four quarters to the end of the second quarter of 2024. As such, tariffs could serve a severe ***** to the British economy. Unlike China and the EU, however — with whom the U.S. runs a large trade deficit — the U.K.’s trade balance is far tighter, and largely centered on the services sector, which is less likely to provoke tough measures from a protectionist Trump administration, analysts say. I suspect there is some ground for the U.K. to agree some kind of concession [or] carve-out … That might mean any tariffs are watered down. Paul Dales chief U.K. economist at Capital Economics “Trump is also unlikely to think that the U.K. is taking advantage of the U.S. like he thinks China and to a lesser extent the EU is,” Andrew Wishart, senior U.K. economist at Berenberg said in emailed comments Monday. In fact, the U.K. could actually expect to see lesser levies, or indeed immunity, from the plans, according to Capital Economics’ chief U.K. economist, Paul Dales. “I suspect there is some ground for the U.K. to agree some kind of concession [or] carve-out, should the U.S. place tariffs on imports from the U.K.,” Dales, told CNBC via email Monday. “That might mean that any tariffs are watered down or cancelled after a while.” While economists have warned that Trump’s proposed tariffs would be broadly inflationary for the global economy, Capital Economics forecast in a pre-election note that the impact of tariffs would be either small — or perhaps even positive — for the U.K. economy, as a result of currency fluctuations and potential allowances. Striking a U.S.-U.K. free-trade deal That potential for special U.K. allowances has once again raised the specter of a possible bilateral trade deal between the two nations. A U.K.-U.S. free trade deal was touted as one of the key benefits of Brexit, with “Leave” campaigners suggesting such a deal could be secured in short order following Britain’s departure from the EU. But progress has since been slow. When contacted by CNBC, the Trump campaign did not directly comment on the possibility of special trade allowances for the U.K., nor a wider trade deal. However, a transition spokeswoman said Trump’s election win had given him a “mandate to implement the promises he made on the campaign trail.” A man in an oversized ‘Keep America Great’ hat and draped with a US flag holds a Union Flag in Parliament Square opposite the Houses of Parliament in London on January 31, 2020. Glyn Kirk | Afp | Getty Images The U.K. government, meanwhile, said that it was looking “forward to working closely with President Trump to improve ***-US trading relations to support businesses on both sides of the Atlantic.” It follows reports over the weekend that Trump could be willing to strike a deal with Britain due, in part, to the president-elect’s support for Brexit. Former political appointee Peggy Grande told the Independent newspaper on Sunday that trade tariffs were likely to hit the EU more than Britain because Trump wanted to see a “successful Brexit.” Meanwhile, Democratic Governor of New Jersey, Phil Murphy, told the Telegraph that Trump may treat the U.K. more favorably because he has an “sympathy for somebody who leaves a bureaucracy.” I don’t think Trump cares about the U.K. exercising its Brexit freedoms … it’s an attempt to divide and conquer Europe. Mujtaba Rahman Eurasia Group’s managing director Others were less sanguine about Trump’s support for U.K. sovereignty, however, suggesting instead that the former president’s key motivation may be to assert control over the continent. “I don’t think Trump cares about the U.K. exercising its Brexit freedoms, but I do think it’s an attempt to divide and conquer Europe,” Mujtaba Rahman, Eurasia Group’s managing director for Europe, told CNBC by phone. A dilemma for Starmer Nonetheless, trade negotiators may have a steep hill to climb when it comes to securing a full bilateral trade agreement, with analysts voicing skepticism that there will be enough political will on either side to push a deal through. “If Trump was really keen on this, then I suspect it would have happened when he was President between 2017-2020,” Capital Economics’ Dales said. While a pro-Brexit ************* government was in charge during Trump’s first term in office which was keen to demonstrate the benefits of Brexit, with Labour now at the helm, finding common ground on key sticking points in the deal may prove more elusive. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, for instance, is unlikely to lower food standards and accept imports of hormone injected beef and chlorinated chicken requisite under U.S. trade terms. “There are major vested interests on both sides and their preferences don’t overlap. If there is a challenge for the Starmer government, it’s in how it manages those discussions,” Rahman said. Meanwhile, Starmer will have a balance to strike to avoid provoking frustration – and potential retaliation – from key allies in Brussels, just as he is seeking to reset ties across the continent. “Were the U.K. to secure an exemption on its exports to the U.S., that would put it at an advantage to the EU. Therefore, any retaliatory measures the EU puts in place could be imposed on trade with the U.K. too,” Wishart said. “That would be more damaging than freer trade with the U.S.” Source link #trade #talks #resume #Trump #tariff #exemptions Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Same Game, Better Graphics. Is Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered Just a Cash Grab? Same Game, Better Graphics. Is Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered Just a Cash Grab? Richard Bailey Jr. of The Koalition writes: Horizon Zero Dawn took the world by storm when it debuted on PlayStation 4 consoles in February 2017. Developed by Guerrilla Games and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, the new IP was well-received by critics and fans, proving that the Dutch-based studio could make more than just Killzone games. Source link #Game #Graphics #Horizon #Dawn #Remastered #Cash #Grab Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Apple Reportedly Working on ‘AI Wall Tablet’ With Smart Home Controls and Apple Intelligence Apple Reportedly Working on ‘AI Wall Tablet’ With Smart Home Controls and Apple Intelligence Apple is reportedly working on a new product designed to function as a wall-mounted display, according to a Bloomberg report that cites sources familiar with the company’s plans. The display is expected to offer smart home device controls, along with support for voice commands using Siri and Apple Intelligence. Apple’s next product will reportedly offer support for making and receiving video calls. The product has reportedly been in development for three years and is expected to debut in the coming months. Apple’s Wall-Mounted Display Might Not Support Third-Party Apps According to the report, Apple’s first smart home device powered by Apple Intelligence will comprise a 6-inch display that appears to resemble two iPhone units placed next to each other. It will reportedly be equipped with a camera and built-in speakers that enable support for video calls, and it can be used with optional bases that are equipped with speakers. Apple is also developing a new operating system for the new wall-mounted display that is codenamed “Pebble”, according to Bloomberg. It will reportedly feature a customisable home screen that shows icons for various apps, while widgets will provide information at a glance. The first-generation smart home device, codenamed J490, is expected to feature support for the company’s applications such as Apple News, Apple Music, FaceTime, and Safari, but it is unlikely to include an App Store, as per the report. While the wall-mounted display is expected to operate independently, it will reportedly require an iPhone to be set up. There’s no word on the hardware powering the device, but we can expect to offer performance on par with Apple’s A17 Pro chip or an M1 chip, along with 8GB of RAM. Apple has spent over three years on developing the new wall-mounted display and the company plans to launch the device in March 2025, according to the report. It could be available in ****** and silver colourways. Meanwhile, another advanced smart home device that is equipped with a robotic arm that can move a display is reportedly in development. It is unclear when Apple plans to launch this device, but it could be priced as high as $1,000 (roughly Rs. 84,400). Meanwhile, the wall-mounted display is expected to have a much lower price tag, according to the report. Source link #Apple #Reportedly #Working #Wall #Tablet #Smart #Home #Controls #Apple #Intelligence Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Taylor vs Serrano rematch legitimises Tyson vs Paul carnival in Texas Taylor vs Serrano rematch legitimises Tyson vs Paul carnival in Texas Taylor, 38, is an Olympic gold medallist and two-weight undisputed champion. Puerto Rican Serrano has won world titles in an astonishing seven divisions. They earned more than £1m each for the first ****** – the first women’s contest to headline at New York’s Madison Square Garden – and will again, deservedly, be rewarded with seven figures. “This is every fighter’s dream to get big paydays and I love my sport, I love what I do,” Taylor says as she downplays reports it could be as much as $6.1m (£4.8m). Serrano, 36, is also hesitant to reveal her purse but feels other female fighters can capitalise on the magnitude and success of her rivalry with Taylor. “Women’s boxing is getting better and it’s only going to go up from here,” Serrano says. “I just hope their pay cheques get better, just like mine and Katie’s.” Despite their optimism, there are only a handful of female fighters whose contests generate life-changing money, and their earnings are not reflected on a global scale. Energy-rich Saudi Arabia is slowly strengthening its stronghold of boxing and paying fighters – some with lesser profiles than Taylor or Serrano – handsomely. However, although the first world-title ****** in Saudi took place in October, female boxing has generally been overlooked by the Kingdom. Source link #Taylor #Serrano #rematch #legitimises #Tyson #Paul #carnival #Texas Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition Surprise Update Adds Classic Lighting to Consoles GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition Surprise Update Adds Classic Lighting to Consoles The three remasters were downloaded through Netflix 18 million times in their first month. Netflix‘s mobile download numbers have reportedly risen drastically thanks to the addition of Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition to the service. All three remasters were made available to Netflix members on December 14 via the App Store, Google Play, and in the Netflix mobile app. Players are able to download and play the games as part of their Netflix subscription, with no extra charges. As a result of this high-profile addition to its library, Netflix has seen a sharp increase in monthly game downloads, according to Appmagic data reported via Mobilegamer.biz. According to the data, Netflix’s monthly game downloads were around 10 million in November 2023, but this shot up to around 28 million in December 2023. Source link #GTA #Trilogy #Definitive #Edition #Surprise #Update #Adds #Classic #Lighting #Consoles Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

iQOO Neo 10 Series Alleged Schematics Show Design, Tipped to Get 6.78-Inch Display iQOO Neo 10 Series Alleged Schematics Show Design, Tipped to Get 6.78-Inch Display iQOO Neo 10 series is confirmed to debut in China soon as a follow-up to last year’s Neo 9 family. We have heard multiple rumours regarding the processor and fast charging capabilities of the iQOO Neo 10 and iQOO Neo 10 Pro. A newly leaked schematics offer us a good look at their design. The ***** also reveals the display details of the iQOO Neo 10 lineup. The standard iQOO Neo 10 is rumoured to get a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, while the Pro variant may come with a MediaTek Dimensity 9400 chipset under the hood. ******** tipster Digital Chat Station suggested display details and design of the iQOO Neo 10 series on Weibo. As per the post, the upcoming phones will feature a 6.78-inch display with a ***** punch cutout for the selfie shooter. The display is said to include slim, symmetrical bezels. For comparison, last year’s iQOO Neo 9 and Neo 9 Pro boast 6.78-inch AMOLED displays. Photo Credit: DCS/ Weibo The alleged schematic of the iQOO Neo 10 series showcases a dual rear camera unit. The primary and secondary sensors are arranged in separate small circular cutouts alongside an LED flash on the top left corner. Volume buttons and power buttons are seen arranged on the left spine. The camera island is said to have been slightly modified and has a textured decorative finish. iQOO Neo 10 Series: What We Know So Far iQOO’s Neo Product Manager recently teased the arrival of the iQOO Neo 10 series in China, but the exact launch date is still under wraps. As per previous leaks, the iQOO Neo 10 will run on a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, while the Pro variant could ship with MediaTek Dimensity 9400 chipset. The phones are expected to feature 1.5K resolution screens and support 100W wired fast charging. The battery capacity of the upcoming phones is likely to be more than 6,000mAh. Source link #iQOO #Neo #Series #Alleged #Schematics #Show #Design #Tipped #6.78Inch #Display Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Russia stages first missile ******* on Kyiv in months Russia stages first missile ******* on Kyiv in months Russia has struck Kyiv with a missile ******* for the first time since August, as US and NATO officials meet to discuss Ukraine after Donald Trump takes office. Source link #Russia #stages #missile #******* #Kyiv #months Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

China is catching up with the West on tech, Microsoft president says China is catching up with the West on tech, Microsoft president says The West shouldn’t assume that China is lagging behind the U.S. and Europe on tech developments, Microsoft’s president and vice-chairman warned. U.S-China tensions in the past few years have centered on the battle between the two nations for tech supremacy, culminating in a slew of export controls on critical technologies. Late last year, China’s Huawei surprised the market with the release of a smartphone whose reviews indicated downloads speeds associated with 5G, sparking speculation of an apparent chip breakthrough that defied U.S. tech sanctions. Speaking at the Web Summit tech conference in Lisbon, Portugal, on Tuesday, Microsoft’s Brad Smith told CNBC that “in many ways,” China is close to or is even catching up on technology. “I think one of the dangers, frankly, is that people who don’t go to China too often assume that they’re behind,” he told CNBC’s Karen Tso. “But when you go there, you’re impressed by how much they’re doing.” He predicted that ******** and ********* companies will be competing on technology into the distant future and urged U.S. and ********* companies to collaborate to grow economies and bring new advancements like artificial intelligence to the rest of the world. Microsoft CEO Brad Smith participates in a meeting at The Westin Palace Hotel, on 20 May, 2022 in Madrid, Spain. Cezaro De Luca | Europa Press | Getty Images Microsoft has operated in China since 1992, according to the company’s web page, including through its largest research and development center outside the U.S. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said last year that the firm wasn’t focused on China as a domestic market, but that it provides services to ******** companies and has a more visible presence locally than do many other U.S. tech giants. Asked about whether trade and tech transfers — or the movement of data, designs or innovations — with China will get more challenging as Washington transitions between the administrations of U.S. incumbent leader Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump, Smith it was too early tor know. “The truth is, as an ********* technology company, we can do business in China only when we are offering a service that the ******** government wants to have there, and the U.S. government wants us to bring there,” he said, adding, “And in some cases they look at, say, a data center to support a Mercedes or a Siemens or a Starbucks or a General Motors — there seems to be a level of comfort. In consumer services, not really.” He predicted that we’ll live in a world where some technology will move to China, and it won’t be the tech firms that decide. —CNBC’s Jordan Novet contributed to this article. Source link #China #catching #West #tech #Microsoft #president Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

US Navy destroyers unscathed after fighting off a complex ******* of cruise and ballistic missiles and exploding drones US Navy destroyers unscathed after fighting off a complex ******* of cruise and ballistic missiles and exploding drones Two US Navy destroyers came under ******* by the Houthis on Monday. The Iran-backed rebels fired a mix of anti-ship missiles and exploding drones. The US military defeated all the threats, a Pentagon spokesperson said. The US Navy defeated a complex ******* launched by the Houthis on Monday that saw the rebels ***** several missiles and drones at two ********* warships off the coast of Yemen, a Pentagon spokesperson said on Tuesday. The destroyers USS Stockdale and USS Spruance came under ***** as they were transiting the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a strategic maritime chokepoint between the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. The Navy repelled multiple Houthi attacks involving at least three anti-ship cruise missiles, five anti-ship ballistic missiles, and eight one-way ******* drones, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder told reporters at a press briefing Tuesday. Ryder said that the attacks were “successfully engaged and defeated. The vessels were not damaged; no personnel were hurt.” Earlier, the Houthis said they attacked the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea and two unnamed ********* destroyers in the Red Sea. The Iran-backed rebels said that they achieved their objectives. The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale sails alongside the Egyptian Navy El Suez-class corvette ENS Abu Qir in October. The Stockdale is one of the vessels that came under ******* on Monday.US Navy photo Ryder said he was unaware of any ******* on the Lincoln. His announcement came several hours after US Central Command published footage showing fighter jets taking off from the Lincoln to “support operations” against the Houthis. It was not immediately clear if that footage was related to the Monday ******* on the destroyers or earlier US military action against the rebels. Ryder also shared that US forces carried out precision airstrikes against multiple Houthi weapons storage facilities in Yemen over the weekend. He said the operation involved F-35 stealth aircraft, which were seen in Centcom’s footage. The ******* against the destroyers on Monday marks the latest Houthi ******* on Navy warships off the coast of Yemen. In late September, US forces fended off a similarly complex missile and drone ********. The Navy has routinely intercepted Houthi missiles and drones targeting military and commercial vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden over the past year. The rebels have said their actions are in response to the *******-****** war. Monday’s engagement came against the backdrop of a similar interaction that occurred between ********* forces and other Iranian groups in Syria over the past few days. On Sunday, US personnel at Mission Support Site Green Village in northeast Syria came under two separate attacks involving a drone and indirect rocket *****, Ryder said. In response to the attacks, ********* forces carried out airstrikes the next day against nine targets in two locations linked to Iranian groups. Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, the Centcom commander, said attacks against US and coalition partners in the Middle East “will not be tolerated.” “We will continue to take every step necessary to protect our personnel and coalition partners and respond to reckless attacks,” he said in a statement on the US airstrikes. Read the original article on Business Insider Source link #Navy #destroyers #unscathed #fighting #complex #******* #cruise #ballistic #missiles #exploding #drones Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

stocks, US inflation data and earnings stocks, US inflation data and earnings ********* stocks traded slightly lower Wednesday, with global markets focused on upcoming U.S. inflation data. The pan-********* Stoxx 600 index was down 0.1% lower in early deals, with the majority of sectors in negative territory. Shares of Just Eat Takeaway stock soared 20% shortly after the open Wednesday after the company said it had struck a deal to sell its U.S. unit Grubhub to Wonder for $650 million. Shares of ABN Amro opened almost 1% lower after the Dutch lender posted a 9% fall in quarterly net profit, compared to a year earlier. Shares of Allianz were up 0.5% at the open after the financial services group beat expectations with a 22% rise in third-quarter net profit. Investors’ main focus on Wednesday will be October’s inflation data out of the U.S., a key factor when it comes to the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut or maintain interest rates. Economists surveyed by Dow Jones are expecting the consumer price index to increase 0.2% for the month, which would put the 12-month rate at 2.6%. Asia-Pacific stock markets were trading lower overnight, tracking losses on Wall Street Tuesday, with both the tech-heavy Nasdaq and the S&P 500 snapping five-day winning streaks. U.S. stock futures ticked lower Tuesday night. – CNBC’s Hakyung Kim contributed to this markets report. Source link #stocks #inflation #data #earnings Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

SpaceX Plans To Develop ‘Marslink’ Network To Provide Internet On Mars SpaceX Plans To Develop ‘Marslink’ Network To Provide Internet On Mars SpaceX has proposed an ambitious satellite network around Mars, aiming to enhance communication for future missions to the planet. Dubbed “Marslink,” this concept was presented at a recent NASA-led meeting by the Mars Exploration Program Analysis Group, where SpaceX pitched the idea of placing satellites in Mars’ orbit to create a relay system for data exchange. The proposal aligns with SpaceX’s broader goals to support Mars exploration and potentially human habitation on Mars. Marslink’s Potential Role in Mars Missions As per a report by Spaceflight News, the Marslink network would be based on the existing Starlink satellite model, which SpaceX has deployed in Earth’s orbit to provide global internet coverage. With thousands of Starlink satellites currently in orbit, and over 102 countries using the network, SpaceX envisions a similar infrastructure for Mars. Marslink could provide constant connectivity for Mars surface assets and enhance interplanetary communication, aiding NASA’s objectives to develop sustainable exploration infrastructure on the Red Planet. Competing Proposals from Blue Origin and Lockheed Martin The report further mentions that NASA also reviewed alternative proposals from companies like Blue Origin and Lockheed Martin. Blue Origin presented its Blue Ring orbital tug concept, which would deliver data relay capabilities and perform in-space cloud computing. The report further mentions that this project is scheduled for initial testing in the Pentagon-sponsored DarkSky-1 mission, although a precise launch date has not been set. Lockheed Martin proposed leveraging the existing MAVEN spacecraft, which was launched in 2013 to study Mars’ atmospheric evolution. In Lockheed’s plan, MAVEN would be moved to a communications orbit, enabling it to operate as a relay similar to NASA’s Earth-based Deep Space Network. NASA’s Shift Towards Private Sector Collaboration NASA’s consideration of private sector-led projects reflects a growing reliance on commercial partnerships for Mars exploration. The agency plans to collaborate with companies capable of providing the technical resources needed for future human missions. NASA is also working on laser-based communication technologies, which would allow for faster and more efficient data transmission across deep-space distances. Source link #SpaceX #Plans #Develop #Marslink #Network #Provide #Internet #Mars Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]