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Crypto investor pays $6 million for a banana — and plans to eat it Crypto investor pays $6 million for a banana — and plans to eat it Italian visual artist Maurizio Cattelan’s duct-taped Banana entitled “Comedian,” is on display during a media preview at Sotheby’s in New York, on November 8, 2024. Kena Betancur | Afp | Getty Images A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor and consumer. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox. Crypto investor Justin Sun paid $6.2 million for a banana duct-taped to a wall, highlighting the soaring values of crypto and viral art. Sotheby’s last night auctioned off the infamous banana, titled “Comedian,” created by Italian artist and cultural prankster Maurizio Cattelan. After a heated battle with six others, Sun emerged as the winner, bidding online and paying in crypto. “This is not just an artwork,” Sun said in a statement. “It represents a cultural phenomenon that bridges the worlds of art, memes, and the cryptocurrency community. I believe this piece will inspire more thought and discussion in the future and will become a part of history. I am honored to be the proud owner of this iconic work and look forward to it sparking further inspiration and impact for art enthusiasts around the world.” People look at Italian visual artist Maurizio Cattelan’s duct-taped Banana entitled “Comedian,” during a press preview at Sotheby’s in New York, on October 25, 2024. The viral artwork was unveiled in 2019, and one of the artwork’s three “editions” is going back on ***** on November 20, 2024, and is estimated by Sotheby’s to sell for between $1m and $1.5m. Timothy A. Clary | Afp | Getty Images “Comedian” shot to fame at its debut at Art Basel Miami in 2019, priced at $120,000. The image of a banana duct-taped to wall, and and priced at six figures, went viral over social media and attracted such massive crowds that the work had to be removed. There were three editions of “Comedian” created and sold, with one going to the Guggenheim Collection thanks to an anonymous donor, and the other two purchased. The seller of the Sotheby’s banana had purchased it from one of the original buyers and was reselling it. For his $6 million, Sun will get a roll of duct tape, instructions on how to “install” the banana and (most importantly) a certificate of authenticity guaranteeing it as an original work of Cattelan’s. The banana is not included, since it will quickly rot and need to be constantly changed for display. In his statement, Sun said he plans to eat the banana “as part of this unique artistic experience, honoring its place in both art history and popular culture.” Get Inside Wealth directly to your inbox Because the value of the banana is derived from the certificate, rather than the object itself, many in the crypto community likened it to an NFT. The seller, clearly understanding the appeal, accepted crypto as a form of payment. The ***** was part of a series of auctions in New York this week, featuring more than $1 billion worth of art for *****. After two years of declines, the sales suggest a rebound for the art market, driven by the recent stock market rally and increased post-election confidence by wealthy collectors. Sotheby’s on Monday sold a Monet water lilies painting for $65.5 million, and Christie’s on Tuesday sold a painting by the Belgian Surrealist Rene Magritte for $121 million. Source link #Crypto #investor #pays #million #banana #plans #eat Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

******** farmer has near miss with tiger ******** farmer has near miss with tiger Surveillance footage captured the moment a Siberian tiger rammed into a farm gate, moments after a man closed it. News website China Daily reported that another villager suffered a fractured wrist in a separate encounter with the animal. Authorities in north China’s Heilongjiang province warned people to be wary of wild tigers after the moment was shared on social media. Source link #******** #farmer #tiger Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Fortnite is Reportedly Gearing up for a Cyberpunk 2077 Collab Fortnite is Reportedly Gearing up for a Cyberpunk 2077 Collab According to Fortnite Leakers, the next game collaboration will be with Cyberpunk 2077. Popular Fortnite ***** source SamLeakss, via HYPEX, has revealed that Fortnite and Rocket League will soon collaborate with Cyberpunk 2077. In a separate tweet, the leaker clarified that this collaboration is with CD Projekt Red’s game and not the Edgerunners anime. Additionally, the partnership is expected to introduce more content than just vehicles. Given that Fortnite has already incorporated one of CD Projekt Red’s properties into the game (The Witcher), it isn’t unrealistic to expect the possible introduction of another. Players are already speculating what Cyberpunk 2077 content might come to Fortnite, such as new weapons, vehicles, cybernetic enhancements, or a new point of interest (POI) inspired by Night City. It will be interesting to see which Cyberpunk 2077 skins are introduced in Fortnite. While the main character won’t be part of the collection, we could see characters like Johnny Silverhand, played by Keanu Reeves, and Solomon Reed, portrayed by Idris Elba, join the fray. The Witcher collab also introduced the main characters from the series, Geralt, Ciri and Yennefer. In other news, Fortnite will increase its Battle Pass price next month. Also, the Kicks Update and Juice WRLD update will arrive soon in the game. What are your thoughts on the Fortnite x Cyberpunk 2077 collaboration? Let us know in the comments or our new community forum! For more information from Insider Gaming, read about Cyberpunk 2077 not receiving a PS5 Pro Enhanced Update. 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 #Fortnite #Reportedly #Gearing #Cyberpunk #Collab Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

We’ve taken a photo of a star in another galaxy for the first time We’ve taken a photo of a star in another galaxy for the first time Left: An image of the star WOH G64 taken with the Very Large Telescope Interferometer in Chile. Right: An artist’s impression of the star ESO/K. Ohnaka et al., L. Calçada Astronomers have taken the first detailed picture of a star in another galaxy, more than 160,000 light years away. The giant star may be showing signs that it is just years away from exploding, a process we have never seen in detail. The largest stars we know of are red supergiants, which are stars that have run out of hydrogen fuel in their cores. A shell of hydrogen gas surrounding the core burns instead, massively expanding the volume of the star. One of the largest red supergiants we know of is WOH G64, sometimes called the behemoth star. It is between 1540 and 2575 times the size of the sun and resides in a satellite galaxy of the Milky Way, the Large Magellanic Cloud. The star has been a target for astronomers since it was discovered in the 1970s, but its distance has made it hard to examine closely. Now, Jacco van Loon at Keele University, ***, and his colleagues have taken a close-up picture of WOH G64 using the Very Large Telescope Interferometer in the Atacama desert in Chile, a collection of four individual telescopes linked together to function as if they were a single 200-metre telescope. “In this image, we can see detail which would be equivalent to seeing an astronaut walking on the moon,” says van Loon. “You can’t see that through a normal telescope pointing at the moon.” The image, which was taken using infrared light, shows a bright ball of gas and dust, more than 1000°C (1832°F), that the star has pumped out and that now surrounds it as a dense cocoon. “It’s really a structure we had not expected to actually see,” says van Loon. “We had expected just to see the star in the middle.” The star appears dimmer than when it was last observed, so the gas and dust probably appeared relatively recently, says van Loon. It might have been produced by the star blowing off its outer layers, which astronomers have never captured in a red supergiant. If that is what happened and the process resembles one seen in similar stars called blue supergiants, then it might be a sign that the star is decades or years away from exploding. “If we can see this star explode, we have much more detail about a star before it’s exploded than ever before,” says van Loon. “It’s technically extremely impressive to be able to reconstruct an image of this object given its extreme distance,” says Paul Crowther at the University of Sheffield, ***. However, it is ******* to say for certain whether the observed gas and dust, and the associated dimming in brightness, are a sign of an imminent **********. “Stars like this object are well known to be highly variable,” says Crowther. “It’s simply what happens in these objects where they have this dense, slow outflow that doesn’t go very far from the star. They’re well known to be dust factories.” Topics: Source link #Weve #photo #star #galaxy #time Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

ChatGPT Live Video Feature Spotted on Latest Beta Release, Could Launch Soon ChatGPT Live Video Feature Spotted on Latest Beta Release, Could Launch Soon ChatGPT might soon gain the ability to answer queries after looking through your smartphone’s camera. As per a report, evidence for the Live Video feature, which is part of OpenAI’s Advanced Voice Mode, was spotted in the latest ChatGPT for Android beta app. This capability was first demonstrated in May during the AI firm’s Spring Updates event. It allows the chatbot to access the smartphone’s camera and answer queries about the user’s surroundings in real-time. While the emotive voice capability was released a couple of months ago, the company has so far not announced a possible release date for the Live Video feature. ChatGPT Live Video Feature Discovered on Latest Beta Release An Android Authority report detailed the evidence of the Live Video feature, which was found during an Android package kit (APK) teardown process of the app. Several strings of code relating to the capability were seen in the ChatGPT for Android beta version 1.2024.317. Notably, the Live Video feature is part of ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice Mode, and it lets the AI chatbot process video data in real-time to answer queries and interact with the user in real-time. With this, ChatGPT can look into a user’s fridge and scan ingredients and suggest a recipe. It can also analyse the user’s expressions and try to gauge their mood. This was coupled with the emotive voice capability which lets the AI speak in a more natural and expressive manner. As per the report, multiple strings of code relating to the feature were seen. One such string states, “Tap the camera icon to let ChatGPT view and chat about your surroundings,” which is the same description OpenAI gave for the feature during the demo. Other strings reportedly include phrases such as “Live camera” and “Beta”, which highlight that the feature can work in real-time and that the under-development feature will likely be released to beta users first. Another string of code also includes an advisory for users to not use the Live Video feature for live navigation or decisions that can impact users’ health or safety. While the existence of these strings does not point towards the release of the feature, after a delay of eight months, this is the first time a piece of conclusive evidence that the company is working on the feature has been found. Earlier, OpenAI claimed that the feature was being delayed in order to protect users. Notably, Google DeepMind also demonstrated a similar AI vision feature at the Google I/O event in May. Part of Project Astra, the feature gives Gemini to see the user’s surroundings using the device’s camera. In the demo, Google’s AI tool could correctly identify objects, deduce current weather conditions, and even remember objects it saw earlier in the live video session. So far, the Mountain View-based tech giant has also not given a timeline on when this feature might be introduced. Source link #ChatGPT #Live #Video #Feature #Spotted #Latest #Beta #Release #Launch Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Here's the impact of Trump's tax and tariff plan Here's the impact of Trump's tax and tariff plan CNBC’s Robert Frank reports on news regarding President-elect Trump’s tariff and tax plan. Source link #Here039s #impact #Trump039s #tax #tariff #plan Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Dozens ***** in ******* on passenger vehicles in Kurram Dozens ***** in ******* on passenger vehicles in Kurram At least 38 people – including women and children – have been ******* after unidentified gunmen opened ***** on a convoy of 200 passenger vehicles traveling through a remote area of Pakistan. The vehicles were attacked as they travelled through the tribal district of Kurram in Pakistan, close to the Afghan border, according to the area’s deputy police commissioner. The gunmen initially targeted the convoy’s police *******, the provincial spokesman said in a statement. Police were protecting the convoy following months of sectarian ********* in the area, which has claimed dozens of lives this year. Nadeem Aslam Chaudhry, the chief secretary of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, told Reuters news agency Thursday’s ******* was “a major tragedy”, with the ****** toll “likely to rise”. At least 11 people were injured, he said. Details of exactly what happened are still emerging, but Javed ullah Mehsud, a senior administration official, told AFP “approximately 10 attackers” were involved, “******* indiscriminately from both sides of the road”. Women and children had hidden in nearby houses, while police hunted for the attackers, he added. Most the passengers travelling in the convoy through the mountainous area were Shia, he said in an earlier statement. Sunni and Shiite ******* tribes have clashed repeatedly this year. An earlier series of attacks ended after a tribal council called for a ceasefire, according to Reuters news agency. Then last month, there was another ******* on passenger vehicles along a road in the region which ******* 15 people. Sectarian ********* is often linked to land disputes in the region. However, Kurram, in Pakistan’s north-west, also borders several Afghan provinces which are home to anti-Shia militant groups, including the Islamic State group and the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Source link #Dozens #***** #******* #passenger #vehicles #Kurram Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

One Orbital Stratagem Idea is the Ultimate Anti-Terminid Doomsday ***** One Orbital Stratagem Idea is the Ultimate Anti-Terminid Doomsday ***** When it comes to spreading managed democracy across the galaxy in Helldivers 2, there’s no such thing as “too much firepower.” While Arrowhead has blessed us with an impressive arsenal of stratagems to deal with the bug menace, some players think we could use a bit more… chemical persuasion. The recent Chemical Agents Warbond may have given us new tools for dispensing liberty in gaseous form, but one particularly enthusiastic defender of Super Earth thinks we can do better. Much better. Helldivers want more… toxicity. | Image Credit: PlayStation/YouTube And after seeing their suggestion, we have to admit—they might be onto something that would make even the most hardened veterans of chemical warfare raise an eyebrow in respect. A Helldivers 2 Stratagem to Make History Proud The suggestion in question? An Orbital Gas Barrage that would turn entire sections of the battlefield into a bug-suffocating nightmare: While the current Orbital Gas Strike does an admirable job of creating localized zones of freedom, a barrage version could potentially blanket entire sections of the battlefield in democracy-spreading chemicals. Think about it: multiple gas clouds, strategically placed to create chokepoints or completely deny areas to the bug menace. It would be particularly effective during those hectic extraction moments or when defending objectives against overwhelming odds. And let’s be honest, there’s something poetic about watching waves of Terminids succumb to the green mist of liberty. The Helldivers 2 community’s reaction to this suggestion has been, shall we say, enthusiastically supportive: Comment byu/Yurishenko94 from discussion inHelldivers Comment byu/Yurishenko94 from discussion inHelldivers Some players are already imagining the possibilities of combining such a stratagem with existing equipment, reminiscent of that one gas-themed loadout that would make ****** Haber himself proud: Comment byu/Yurishenko94 from discussion inHelldivers The enthusiasm has even inspired some impromptu musical tributes to the cause: Comment byu/Yurishenko94 from discussion inHelldivers Of course, implementing such a powerful stratagem would require careful consideration from Arrowhead to maintain game balance. But given their recent track record of implementing community suggestions while keeping the spirit of the game intact, an Orbital Gas Barrage doesn’t seem entirely out of the realm of possibility. Expanding Super Earth’s Arsenal It’s time to take things to the next level. | Image Credit: PlayStation/YouTube The discussion has sparked broader conversations about the potential for more barrage-type stratagems in general: Comment byu/Yurishenko94 from discussion inHelldivers It’s a valid point. While our current arsenal is impressive, there’s always room for more ways to spread managed democracy. After all, variety is the spice of life, and nothing spices up a battlefield quite like multiple overlapping clouds of freedom-ensuring gas. Some might argue that such a stratagem would be too powerful. To them, we say: isn’t that exactly what Super Earth would want? Besides, when you’re fighting for democracy, there’s no such thing as overkill—there’s only “open *****” and “I need to reload.” Whether Arrowhead will add this particular suggestion to their arsenal ******** to be seen. But one thing’s for sure: the community’s creativity when it comes to new ways of spreading managed democracy knows no bounds. And honestly? We’re here for it. What do you think about the idea of an Orbital Gas Barrage? Would you like to see more barrage-type stratagems added to the game? Let us know in the comments below! Source link #Orbital #Stratagem #Idea #Ultimate #AntiTerminid #Doomsday #***** Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Series Listed on BIS, FCC, Energy Star Certification Websites: Report Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Series Listed on BIS, FCC, Energy Star Certification Websites: Report Samsung Galaxy Book 5 series could be the next entrant in the brand’s laptop lineup, and details of these devices have been found via certification websites. it is expected to comprise the Galaxy Book 5 and Galaxy Book 5 Pro were spotted in on the Energy Star website as well as a few other listings including the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and US Federal Communications Commission (FCC). As of now, Samsung has not shared any information on the existence of the Galaxy Book 5 series. Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Series Specifications (Leaked) An unannounced Samsung laptop with model number NP940XHA is listed on the Energy Star certification website. This model number is presumed to belong to the Galaxy Book 5 Pro. The listing suggests it will run on Windows 11, and it could be equipped with 32GB of RAM and an octa-core Intel core Ultra 7 258V processor with a 2.2GHz base clock speed. The Energy Star listing first spotted by 91Mobiles was verified by Gadgets 360 on the certification website. Further, the report states the Galaxy Book 5 surfaced on the FCC database with model number NP750QHA. The screenshots of the listing shared by the publication indicate the presence of 65W wired charging support. On the BIS database, it reportedly popped up with model numbers NP750QHA, NP750QHZ, and NP754QHA, hinting at a possible launch of the Galaxy Book 5 in India. Another Samsung laptop model has also been listed with the model numbers NP940XHA, NP940XHZ, and NP944XHA on the BIS database. These model numbers are thought to be different variants of the Galaxy Book 5 Pro. Samsung followed a similar model number — NP940XGK — for last year’s Galaxy Book 4 Pro. Samsung has not shared any information on the Galaxy Book 5 and Galaxy Book 5 Pro yet, but all these certifications suggest that the company may be planning to unveil the lineup soon. Like the recently launched Galaxy Book 5 Pro 360, the upcoming lineup is expected to be Copilot+ PCs with several Galaxy AI capabilities. They could run on Windows 11 and include neural processing units (NPU) to enable on-device AI features. Source link #Samsung #Galaxy #Book #Series #Listed #BIS #FCC #Energy #Star #Certification #Websites #Report Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Novogratz warns that there will be a bitcoin correction, says crypto is ‘levered to the gills’ Novogratz warns that there will be a bitcoin correction, says crypto is ‘levered to the gills’ Bitcoin is poised to breakthrough the long-awaited $100,000 level after its postelection rally, but that doesn’t mean the leading cryptocurrency will go up in perpetuity, said Galaxy Digital CEO Michael Novogratz. Bitcoin was trading at about $97,000 on Thursday morning, after setting a new record high of $98,367.00, according to Coin Metrics. Novogratz said on ” Squawk Box ” that reaching the six-figure mark felt “inevitable” and that bitcoin could continue to rally from there, but a pullback will come eventually. “There’s a ton of leverage in the system right now. … The crypto community is levered to the gills, and so there will be a correction,” Novogratz said. BTC.CM= 1M mountain Bitcoin was trading at new highs on Thursday. However, Novogratz said he did not expect bitcoin would ever fall back below $80,000, which is where it was before the election of Donald Trump. He did caution that the correction could be greater in stocks, like MicroStrategy , that are trading like leveraged versions of bitcoin. Shares of MicroStrategy are up 650% year to date as the software company’s bet on crypto has sparked a frenzy of retail trader interest. The company took out more debt this week in the form of convertible bonds to increase its bitcoin holdings. The success of MicroStrategy appears to be tempting some other companies to explore adding bitcoin to their balance sheets, including Acurx Pharmaceuticals . “I personally would tell my investors to buy straight bitcoin” instead of plays like Microstrategy, Novogratz said. Bitcoin has rallied sharply since the election, as President-elect Trump and his administration are seen as more friendly to the crypto industry. The rally has continued despite a mystery seller that has been dumping crypto in recent days, Novogratz said. “There had been a giant seller for the last week, between 92, 93 and 94. Probably $14-15 billion of bitcoin sold there,” Novogratz said. Novogratz is a long-time crypto investor. His firm Galaxy Digital invests in both digital assets and companies that specialize in that space. Source link #Novogratz #warns #bitcoin #correction #crypto #levered #gills Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Europe’s best days must lie ahead of us | News Europe’s best days must lie ahead of us | News 6th Trilateral Business Forum Address by the President of the ********* Parliament Roberta Metsola Paris, 21st November 2024 Président du MEDEF, Monsieur Patrick Martin, Presidente di Confindustria, Signore Emanuele Orsini, Hauptgeschäftsführerin des BDI, Frau Tanja Gönner, Minister Tajani, caro Antonio, Members and participants to this Trilateral Business Forum, Thank you for the opportunity to address you today. Let me start by saying how important it is for the ********* Parliament to have these discussions with ********* industry. Particularly at the start of a new legislative cycle, they help us understand what works, what does not, and more importantly, where we need to go next. The backdrop against which we meet is not an easy one. We are entering the fourth winter of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine; we are seeing isolationism becoming more attractive and geopolitical divides deepening, technology rapidly advancing, and the way global economic powers perceive their industries relative to ours shifting – Europe’s place on the world stage is facing extraordinary pressure. We cannot afford to stand still or be squeezed. We must act. Not just with an economic vision, but with a political willingness to learn, adapt and reform. Europe’s best days must lie ahead of us. Ladies and Gentlemen, I am by nature an optimist, but I am here to speak today as a realist. We know the challenges, we know what is required. We just need to find the right path there. I say this, to give context to what I think needs to be our priority and focus over the course of the next legislative cycle. To be clear, you will not find anyone more pro-********* than the President of the ********* Parliament. But I think, that a degree of self-critical analysis, of listening more, of changing course when needed, is precisely what will strengthen our ********* project in the long-term and help us regain our competitive edge. When we talk about boosting Europe’s competitiveness, productivity must be our starting point. Over the past decade, Europe’s labour productivity grew by just 0.8% per year. This is not just a statistic – it is a wake-up call. With an aging population and fewer hands each year to drive our industries, even as we invest in the reskilling and upskilling of our people, improving productivity is not just an option – it is necessary. The key to closing this gap ***** in innovation, in predictability and in ensuring profitability for our industries. It is our ticket to making-up lost ground. By accelerating our digital transition and investing in strategic sectors like clean tech, pharma, transport and semiconductors, we can drive sustainable growth and future-proof our industries. ********* industry, can only thrive in the right environment with the right framework. And that means smart and effective regulation. It means focusing on implementation and predictability, not shifting the goal posts too often. Too often, we see well-intentioned policies unintentionally stifling progress. With heavy, excessive and ever changing reporting or compliance burdens often hitting our microenterprises and SMEs the hardest. I want the ********* Union to be known for its efficient regulation, rather than the red tape we still see too much of. And as co-legislator, the ********* Parliament has a key role to play in ensuring a predictable and simplified regulatory framework and faster access to funding. If there is one thing we learnt as candidates for the ********* Parliament elections is that we need smarter, more efficient, more predictable rules. We will also need your help to speak to the other side of the table, to the Council, to the Minister, to the Heads of Governments when taking decisions on the legislative instruments that we have mentioned. Over the past two weeks, we have held Commissioner-designate hearings and the aim was to have a new Commission on the 1st of December. It was not easy but the timing that we had envisaged will be the same like it was 5 and 10 years ago. We are not later, we are not earlier, but we are on time. The idea behind the scrutiny of these candidates is precisely to make sure that our plans, our platforms are implemented. We also know that energy costs are holding us back. It is a critical part of the puzzle that we must solve. EU companies face electricity costs up to three times higher than in other regions, which drives up production costs, lowers margins and damages competitiveness. In the immediate term, we need to do more to diversify our energy sources through predictable and reliable partnerships – knowing that we need to be predictable and reliable too. The situation across the Atlantic has only made this more urgent to tackle quickly. My view is that when we talk about energy, we need to do more than just progress – we need integration. A fully interconnected ********* electricity market could reduce investment needs for storage and back-up capacity by around 20 to 30%. By adopting common policies – like the EU electricity market reform that the ********* Parliament voted on this year – we can create a system where we all benefit. That is what true strategic autonomy looks like. Of course, none of this happens without funding. The ********* Union’s Multiannual Financial Framework will expire in 2027, giving us a critical opportunity to design a modern budget that is flexible, responsive to crises, and aligned with the investments we need. As budgetary authority, the ********* Parliament will play its part here as well. Now public funding can take us far, but the reality is that it will not be enough. That is why completing our Savings and Investments Union is an urgent priority. It is how we are able to incentivise our companies to stay and scale-up in Europe. How we are able to mobilise private capital to invest in our priorities and how we make it easier for the public sector to finance its share. And here allow me a short moment to make a point on fragmentation in our markets. Simply put: it is our own worst ******. We see its consequences in the energy, banking and capital markets sectors. But we also see it in other industries like telecoms and defence. Last year we celebrated 30 years since the creation of our Single Market. Obstacles and challenges have never stopped but its true test has been and will always be how able it is to continue adapting. We need to continue to ensure that the Single Market is able to deliver on its promise. And with the necessary political will, I am confident that it can. Simple because we are running out of time. Ladies and Gentlemen, The ********* Parliament is not afraid of change. We embrace it. Because we understand the responsibility that we bear not just to Europe’s economy, but to every single person relying on it as well. I want to assure you that in the next five years, the ********* Parliament will continue to focus on a Europe that serves its businesses, its industries, its families, its factories and its farmers. A Europe that defends ********* interests, that drives growth and ensures stability. A Europe ready for today’s challenges and equipped for tomorrow’s uncertainties. Thank you. 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Emmanuel Banda: Zambian fugitive MP arrested in Zimbabwe Emmanuel Banda: Zambian fugitive MP arrested in Zimbabwe A fugitive Zambian lawmaker with a bounty on his head has been arrested in Zimbabwe, Zambian authorities have said. Emmanuel “Jay Jay” Banda, who was facing robbery charges, is accused of having escaped from custody in August as he awaited to appear in court. He is said to have escaped through a window at Chipata Central Hospital in Eastern Province where he had been admitted following his arrest and was being guarded by police and prison officers. The police then issued a bounty of 2m Zambian kwacha ($72,000; £57,000) for him. He denies the allegations of robbery. At a press conference on Wednesday, the Zambian minister for home affairs said the MP had been arrested earlier this week in Harare. Jack Mwiimbu said the MP was arrested by Zimbabwean police at a flat he had been renting and would remain there pending extradition formalities. He said the government was keen to know who had facilitated the MP’s escape as well as visits by his wife to Harare. He thanked the Zimbabwean authorities for their co-operation. The opposition PF party, led by former President Edgar Lungu, condemned what he called an “emerging and worrying scenario”. Banda, who has been an independent MP since 2021, was previously associated with Lungu, who lost the presidency to Hakainde Hichilema that year. The PF spokesman, Emmanuel Mwamba, said what was happening was “an abduction” adding that the government should follow “internationally prescribed extradition protocols”. “We are urging the Zambian government that they should not join other ******** countries that are known to go other jurisdictions and pick and extract a citizen they are looking for for committing *******,” he told the BBC. The BBC has asked the Zambian government for a response. In May this year, Banda had been reported missing in unclear circumstances. He resurfaced a day later, saying that he had been abducted. At least three opposition politicians and a civil rights activists were arrested following the case. Two of those who were arrested – Edith Nawakwi, leader of the opposition Forum for Development and Democracy party, and civil rights activist Brebner Changala – accused the state of being behind the abductions. The home affairs ministry however denied the state’s involvement in the matter. On social media there had been speculation that the abduction was staged, which was denied by Banda’s family. Banda was later arrested in June this year and charged with the non-bailable offence of aggravated robbery relating to the theft of property worth 12,000 kwacha ($430; £340) in 2015. He faces additional charges of escaping from lawful custody. But Mr Mwamba told the BBC that the charges were “politically motivated”. “Hon Jay Jay Banda is one of those members of parliament who are close to the former president, who this government is pursuing relentlessly.” He said the case was from a decade ago and had been processed in court before, adding that the charges were meant to keep him from telling the truth about the abduction. He said that at the time of his alleged escape, he had been admitted to hospital, because of a medical condition following his abduction. Source link #Emmanuel #Banda #Zambian #fugitive #arrested #Zimbabwe Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

STALKER 2 Review | The Heart of Chornobyl Beats Stronger Than Ever (Insider Gaming) STALKER 2 Review | The Heart of Chornobyl Beats Stronger Than Ever (Insider Gaming) DarXyde21h ago “The other technical mishaps I encountered were related to the game’s sound and visuals, such as objects and NPCs floating or clipping through the floor, enemies with no bodies, and a few instances of T-posing. On a few occasions, elements of the UI would disappear so I couldn’t tell how much health or ammo I had left. Wall textures sometimes flickered incessantly. **** sounds would occasionally not work, or I would hear a sound like rabid mutant dogs barking right next to me, except they were nowhere to be seen.” I’m biased and put more stock in GS reviews, but it sounds like whatever performance issues are being cited by others don’t detract from a solid game. 8/10 sounds pretty good. The technical issues sound bizarre but it doesn’t seem to really deter one from enjoying the game (according to this review).. Fair enough. Sounds like a decent game. Source link #STALKER #Review #Heart #Chornobyl #Beats #Stronger #Insider #Gaming Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Nvidia Blackwell GPU production ramps up amid revenue surge Nvidia Blackwell GPU production ramps up amid revenue surge Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang addressed investor concerns about the Blackwell GPU overheating, stating the data center AI accelerator is in full production and sales will ramp up this quarter. Huang took questions from Wall Street analysts on Wednesday after the company reported fiscal third-quarter revenue that surged 94% from the previous year to $35.1 billion, higher than analysts expected. Data center revenue reached a company record of $30.8 billion, a 112% increase from last year. The company expected revenue to rise to $37.5 billion, plus or ****** 2%, in the current quarter ending Jan. 31. A media report that Nvidia had asked suppliers to redesign server racks because of an overheating problem with Blackwell worried investors, who feared the report would affect future revenue. When asked about the story, Huang didn’t address the question directly, responding that Blackwell’s growing demand would exceed supply for several quarters. “Production is in full steam,” Huang said. “Blackwell is in great shape, and as we mentioned earlier, the supply and what we’re planning to ship this quarter is greater than our previous estimates.” Nvidia is the dominant supplier of GPUs that power the massive generative AI models used by the largest cloud providers, AWS, Google and Microsoft. It is also a major supplier of Meta, which owns Facebook. Demand for the company’s chips has driven its valuation to over $3 trillion. It has fueled nine consecutive quarters of revenue that beat analysts’ expectations. “The first few quarters that I covered Nvidia, I could write many different things, but now it seems like it’s almost monotonous in terms of performance,” said Alvin Nguyen, an analyst at Forrester Research. Which doesn’t mean Blackwell hasn’t faced speed bumps. Nvidia unveiled the product in March and promised to ship it in the second quarter; however, a design flaw delayed production by the company’s manufacturing partner, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. With Blackwell on track, Nvidia’s next challenge could be navigating a trade war between the U.S and China, which contributed $5.4 billion in revenue in the last quarter. President-elect Donald Trump has threatened a 60% tariff on goods from China, which economists say could retaliate with tariffs or restrictions against U.S. companies doing business there. “We will, of course, support the administration. That’s our highest mandate.” Huang told analysts. “We will comply with any regulation that comes along fully and support our customers to the best of our abilities.” In the longer term, Nvidia will have to expand the market reach of its AI accelerators beyond cloud providers and companies with hyperscale data centers, Nguyen said. Surveys show that over the next couple of years, more traditional enterprises will deploy AI applications on specialized models that run on chips that are far less powerful than Blackwell or Nvidia’s previous-generation GPU built on the Hopper microarchitecture. The expected transition would open the market to competitors, including AMD and Intel. “If small models that fit in a rack or on four or five servers are good enough, that’s a game changer in terms of what you buy and the quantities,” Nguyen said. The shift to running generative AI applications in enterprise data centers will start next year as organizations move from proof-of-concept projects to production, according to Gartner. The analyst firm predicts that generative AI will help triple enterprise server sales globally to $332 billion by 2028. Antone Gonsalves is an editor at large for TechTarget Editorial, reporting on industry trends critical to enterprise tech buyers. He has worked in tech journalism for 25 years and is based in San Francisco. Have a news tip? Please drop him an email. Source link #Nvidia #Blackwell #GPU #production #ramps #revenue #surge Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Wall Street overlooks modest Nvidia guidance, lift price targets ahead of strong Blackwell ramp Wall Street overlooks modest Nvidia guidance, lift price targets ahead of strong Blackwell ramp Investors shouldn’t let a smaller-than-expected guidance beat overshadow tailwinds from Nvidia’s looming Blackwell graphics processing unit rollout come January. Shares of the chip behemoth rose about 1.6% before the bell despite beating Wall Street’s top-and-bottom line estimates as it signaled a slowdown in revenue growth from prior quarters. Shares of the chipmaker are up 195% this year. Many industry analysts lifted their price targets on the AI chip darling, saying there are signs that the launch of its Blackwell chip has been strong and demand will likely outweigh supply well into 2025. NVDA YTD mountain Shares this year “This was never the quarter that NVDA was going to ***** out numbers, and we are not overly concerned with any of the issues on this call as we see increasing beats as Blackwell ramps and still a path above $5 of EPS next year,” said Jefferies analyst Blayne Curtis. “The name will always struggle with elevated expectations, but business momentum should accelerate from here as Blackwell ramps and that has historically been the time to own the stock,” he added. Citi’s Atif Malik lifted the firm’s price target to $175 and opened a positive catalyst ahead of the consumer electronics show in January. He anticipates a raise in Blackwell sales expectations during the event and commentary from management regarding a “robotics industrial demand inflection.” Wells Fargo’s Aaron Rakers moved to a $185 price target, reflecting 27% upside from Wednesday’s close. He urged investors to take advantage of any pullback in the stock, citing confidence in Blackwell’s launch, which should top calls for “several billion” shipments next year and exceed supply for several quarters in 2026. Bernstein’s Stacy Rasgon boosted his target to $175, overlooking concerns of the smaller guidance beat and a decline in margins in Blackwell’s early days. He expects demand for the latest AI chips to outweigh supply, further supporting the company’s strong competitive advantage over its competition. Meanwhile, JPMorgan’s Harlan Sur lifted his price target to $170 a share, saying that margins should improve toward the mid-70s range in the second half of 2025 as Nvidia streamlines costs. “Bottom line, the team continues to maintain a 1- 2 step lead ahead of competitors with its silicon/ hardware/software platforms, and a strong ecosystem and the team is further distancing itself with its aggressive cadence of new product launches and more product segmentation over time,” he wrote. What’s next for the stock Despite strong Blackwell expectations, some analysts warn of potential near-term volatility. “Expect stock to churn near-term as investors digest lack of ‘sizzle’ but we continue to like the stock on its ‘substance,'” wrote Bank of America’s Vivek Arya. Barclays analyst Tom O’Malley referred to Nvidia’s modest outlook and commentary surrounding ****** margins as the “perfect thread the needle guide,” while Loop Capital’s Ananda Baruah views the pullback as the “pause before the next leg up.” Cantor Fitzgerald’s C.J. Muse said the ******* heading into Nvidia’s GTC conference in March are “goldilocks months,” implying that investors have a lot of news to look forward to in the months ahead. “Blackwell constraints are likely to be a major factor for at least a year, but we continue to see a strong Blackwell cycle as a driver for the stock for several quarters,” said Morgan Stanley analyst Joseph Moore. Source link #Wall #Street #overlooks #modest #Nvidia #guidance #lift #price #targets #ahead #strong #Blackwell #ramp Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

BBC Children in Need chair resigns over grants to scandal-hit charity BBC Children in Need chair resigns over grants to scandal-hit charity The chair of the BBC’s Children in Need charity has resigned, after reports that she protested over grants awarded to an LGBT youth charity, whose former chief had been involved in a child ****** scandal. Rosie Millard, a writer and broadcaster, accused the charity of “institutional ********” in her letter of resignation shared with the Times. Millard objected to £466,000 being awarded to LGBT Youth Scotland (LGBTYS) , a charity which supports young gay and transgender people. Its former chief James Rennie was convicted in 2009 of child **** assaults. The grants from Children In Need began seven months later, when the charity had new management in place. BBC News has not seen Millard’s resignation letter. A BBC spokesman said: “Nothing is more important to us than the safety of all children and young people. “When allegations were made in relation to LGBT Youth Scotland their grant was immediately suspended with the full support of the board and a review began. In order to do this thoroughly and fairly the review took three months and culminated in the decision to withdraw funding.” Rennie, who had been chief executive of LGBTYS from 2003 to 2008 and is also a previous SNP adviser, was jailed in 2009 after being revealed as a member of a paedophile ring. He was given a life sentence for ********* assaulting a three-month-old child and for conspiring to get access to children in order to ****** them. He was ordered to serve a minimum of 13 years, later reduced to eight on appeal. Children in Need suspended grants to the charity in May 2024, after Millard says she alerted them to his case. It withdrew funding around three months later following a review. However, Millard, who used to be an arts correspondent for BBC News, criticised Children in Need for what she said was a lack of due diligence. She accused chief executive Simon Antrobus of failing to respond “with the necessary level of seriousness” and hesitating to take action. She alleged that he eventually cut funding to the charity only because of ***** of negative publicity. BBC News has contacted Millard for comment. Antrobus, who has been chief executive of Children In Need since 2016 and previously held senior positions at Parkinson’s *** and Scope, has not publicly commented. Another man, who contributed to schools guidance put together by LGBT Youth Scotland, was convicted this year of sharing indecent images of children including some of newborn *******. Andrew Easton was a young person who attended services of LGBT Youth Scotland in the 2000s, and, as a result, contributed to a 2010 guide for young people about coming out. However, he was never an employee of the charity. He pleaded guilty in September to ­communicating online with someone he believed to be a child, downloading indecent images of children and distributing indecent images of children. He was sentenced to a community order, ordered to carry out 200 hours of unpaid work, put on the **** offenders register for three years and told to take part in a **** offenders programme. In 2022, two men said that they were groomed at LGBTYS around the time Rennie was chief executive. In response, LGBTYS suspended a staff member and referred itself to the police. A BBC spokesman said: “The Children in Need board of trustees are supportive of the actions taken by the CEO and senior leadership team and stand by the decisions made. “Rosie at all times retained the board’s support. In the wake of her resignation, in order to ensure any lessons learnt are captured, the trustees have instigated a review of ways of working between the board and executive in which Rosie has kindly agreed to participate.” Mhairi Crawford, chief executive of LGBTYS, said that Millard’s resignation letter “demonstrates the ideologically driven nature of her attacks on our organisation”. Crawford said: “We are pleased to see confirmation that Children in Need’s investigations into the work of LGBT Youth Scotland found nothing to report. “Time and time again, those with anti-inclusivity motives point to historic allegations in attempts to ******** our reputation. Allegations that have been investigated and cleared by Police Scotland, and proven to have had no link to our work.” Tim Davie, the BBC’s director general, praised Millard on Wednesday for her “significant impact on countless children”. Children in Need raised more than £39 million in its annual broadcast on Friday. Source link #BBC #Children #chair #resigns #grants #scandalhit #charity Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Cane and Perenara set for All ******* farewell in Turin Cane and Perenara set for All ******* farewell in Turin New Zealand’s former captain Sam Cane and scrum-half TJ Perenara will get the chance to play for the All ******* for a final time after being picked in the matchday squad to face Italy at the weekend. The Test in Turin on Saturday (Sunday AEDT) marks the end of the November tour for New Zealand, who edged England and Ireland in their opening two matches but lost 30-29 to France in Paris last weekend. The veteran pair of Cane and Perenara are moving to Japan to play club rugby. Cane, who has 103 caps, will line up on the open side of the scrum in a switch to the loose trio with Samipeni Finau out with concussion. Ardie Savea moves back to No. 8 with Wallace Sititi now on the blindside. Perenara, with 88 caps, has been named as replacement halfback and will surely get a run out to mark the end of his All ******* career. New Zealand coach Scott Robertson had been expected to ring the changes and give opportunities to several fringe players but has put out a strong side against Italy, who lost heavily to Argentina in their opening November international and had a struggle to get the better of Georgia last week. There are a total of five changes in the All ******* line-up from the narrow loss in Paris last Saturday. Loosehead prop Ethan de Groot, not used since being suspended for breaching team protocol ahead of the first Test on tour against England, has been chosen in place of Tamaiti Williams, who suffered a neck injury against France last Saturday, while Patrick Tuipulotu replaces Tupou Vaa’i in the second row. Jordie Barrett, who was set to have a scan on his knee, is replaced by the experienced Anton Lienert-Brown, while Mark Tele’a is back on the right wing after a hand injury, replacing Sevu Reece in the two backline changes. “This Italy team has made a real impact on the international stage this year, with a strong showing in the Six Nations,” Robertson said in a statement naming the team. “We know the passion this team will bring, so we are preparing for a physical and motivated Italy for our final test of the tour.” Team: 15-Will Jordan, 14-Mark Tele’a, 13-Rieko Ioane, 12-Anton Lienert-Brown, 11-Caleb Clarke, 10-Beauden Barrett, 9-Cam Roigard, 8-Ardie Savea, 7-Sam Cane, 6-Wallace Sititi, 5-Patrick Tuipulotu, 4-Scott Barrett (capt), 3-Tyrel Lomax, 2-Codie Taylor, 1-Ethan de Groot Replacements: 16-Asafo Aumua, 17-Ofa Tu’ungafasi, 18-Fletcher Newell, 19-Tupou Vaa’i, 20-Peter Lakai, 21-TJ Perenara, 22-David Havili, 23-Damian McKenzie. Source link #Cane #Perenara #set #******* #farewell #Turin Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Star Wars Outlaws Is Dropping Forced Stealth, So You Can Start Blasting Your Way Out Of Trouble Star Wars Outlaws Is Dropping Forced Stealth, So You Can Start Blasting Your Way Out Of Trouble As part of its ongoing overhaul, Star Wars Outlaws will be dropping forced stealth sections from “almost all” parts of the game with its new patch. In a blog post, developer Massive Entertainment outlined these changes, which will allow players to blast their way out of danger when they’re discovered by enemies. Frank Reynolds would be proud. “We know many of you enjoy the stealth approach, so it was important to us to preserve that playstyle while also giving you the freedom to decide how to tackle each mission,” Star Wars Outlaws’ creative director Drew Rechner wrote in a blog post. “Ultimately, you’ll have the choice to sneak, go in combat-first, or–my personal favorite–sneak until you’re caught and then blast your way out.” You need a javascript enabled browser to watch videos. Star Wars Outlaws Review Size:640 × 360480 × 270 Want us to remember this setting for all your devices? Sign up or Sign in now! Please use a html5 video capable browser to watch videos. This video has an invalid file format. Sorry, but you can’t access this content! Please enter your date of birth to view this video JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031Year20242023202220212020201920182017201620152014201320122011201020092008200720062005200420032002200120001999199819971996199519941993199219911990198919881987198619851984198319821981198019791978197719761975197419731972197119701969196819671966196519641963196219611960195919581957195619551954195319521951195019491948194719461945194419431942194119401939193819371936193519341933193219311930192919281927192619251924192319221921192019191918191719161915191419131912191119101909190819071906190519041903190219011900 By clicking ‘enter’, you agree to GameSpot’s Terms of Use and Privacy Policy enter Stealth missions were one of the more divisive parts of Star Wars Outlaws, as a combination of temperamental ****** AI and poor checkpoints made it frustrating for some. Rechner added that these changes will also apply to the formerly stealth-only syndicate sections of the game and that players will be able to pick up and keep weapons they find in the field for longer. To keep the action exciting, players will also be able to target specific ****** body parts and exploit vulnerabilities when they enter combat. “The addition of positioning and timing tactics will also make combat scenarios more dynamic. Our goal is to let you play the way you want to play,” Rechner explained. For more details, you can check the full patch notes here. After a slow start, Ubisoft and Massive Entertainment have continued to work on Star Wars Outlaws. Several stealth missions have also been redesigned to be less frustrating and several “key areas” of Outlaws have become a major point of focus for Massive Entertainment since the September launch of the game. If you’re interested in checking the game out for yourself, Star Wars Outlaws is on ***** for $50 during ****** Friday. Source link #Star #Wars #Outlaws #Dropping #Forced #Stealth #Start #Blasting #Trouble Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Amazon’s ****** Friday ***** is officially here, and the SteelSeries Alias USB microphone’s price and feature set have me tempted to make a move for it Amazon’s ****** Friday ***** is officially here, and the SteelSeries Alias USB microphone’s price and feature set have me tempted to make a move for it The weeks leading up to Amazon’s ****** Friday ***** saw a barrage of enticing deals on headsets and microphones ideal for content creators and gamers – but I’ve just found the best deal yet. The fantastic SteelSeries Alias USB Mic for PC is now available on Amazon in the US for just $139.99 (was $179.99), and has an even better deal on Amazon in the *** for just £109.99 (was £179.99). With prominent features such as a triple-size capsule for greater voice clarity and quality compared to some other mics, AI noise-canceling via Sonar (SteelSeries’ audio software), and LED level monitoring, the Alias holds the coveted position of ‘Best Premium Microphone’ in our best microphones for streaming guide. SteelSeries has consistently produced top-quality headsets and microphones over the years, and the Alias USB mic is a prime example. Not in the US or ***? Scroll down to see the best SteelSeries Alias USB mic deals in your region! Today’s best SteelSeries Alias deal in the US Today’s best SteelSeries Alias deal in the *** I’m considering diving into more content creation for gaming and hardware reviews – I could get lucky by opting for a cheaper mic in hopes that it will offer great audio quality, but with the £109.99 ***** price, it would be painful to take that risk and miss this offer, while knowing what I’ll be getting here (believe me, SteelSeries’ mics are very reliable). Similar to the Lewitt Ray Autofocus XLR Condenser Mic ($349 / £349 / around AU$439) already on my wishlist, the Alias provides LED level monitoring – the Lewitt Ray uses the LED display to show your distance from the mic and mutes itself when you’re far away, while the Alias narrows its focus on LED monitoring to simply indicate whether your voice is being picked up by the mic. Considering the high pricing of the Lewitt Ray, it’s a no-brainer to go for the SteelSeries Alias right now if you’re simply looking for a great-sounding microphone that allows you to keep a close eye on how loud you may be when on a call or streaming. It won’t work in the same manner as the Lewitt Ray since it utilizes an in-house sensor-based technology known as ‘AURA’, but the Alias will give you a close enough experience at a far more reasonable price. More of today’s ****** Friday sales in the US Amazon: TVs, smart home & air fryers from $12.99 Apple: AirPods, iPads, MacBooks from $89.99 Best Buy: $1,000 off 4K TVs, laptops & headphones Cheap TVs: smart TVs at Best Buy from $69.99 Christmas trees: top-rated trees from $54.99 Dell: best-selling Inspiron & XPS laptops from $279.99 Dreamcloud: mattress deals from $349 + free shipping Holiday: decor, lights, Christmas trees & PJs from $10.99 Home Depot: 40% off tools, appliances & furniture Lowe’s: holiday decor, appliances & tools from $17.31 Nectar: up to 50% off all mattresses Nordstrom: 46% off boots, coats, jeans & jewelry Samsung: $1,500+ off TVs, phones, watches & appliances Target: save on furniture, tech & clothing Walmart: cheap TVs, ****** vacs, furniture & appliances More of today’s ****** Friday sales in the *** Amazon: up to 68% off toothbrushes and TVs AO: savings on games consoles and appliances Argos: up to 50% off toys, Lego, TVs and gifts Boots: up to 50% off Dyson, *****-B and Philips Currys: early deals on TVs, appliances, laptops Dell: laptops, desktops, monitors from £299 Dyson: up to £150 off Ebay: up to 50% off refurbished tech EE: up to £600 off Samsung and Apple John Lewis: up to £300 off appliances and TVs LG: £1,000 or more off TVs and appliances Samsung: up to £600 off TVs, phones and tablets Very: up to 30% off phones, appliances & clothing Source link #Amazons #****** #Friday #***** #officially #SteelSeries #Alias #USB #microphones #price #feature #set #tempted #move Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Thursday’s biggest analyst calls like Nvidia Thursday’s biggest analyst calls like Nvidia Here are Thursday’s biggest calls on Wall Street: Goldman Sachs reiterates Nvidia as buy The firm raised its price target on the stock to $165 per share from $150 following earnings. “We reiterate our Buy rating on NVDA (which is also on the Americas Conviction List) and highlight the rich catalyst path ahead.” Morgan Stanley initiates UMB Financial as overweight Morgan Stanley said the commercial bank has a “differentiated ******** base.” “We see UMBF as one of the best ways to play lower rates among the Midcap Banks.” Rosenblatt upgrades Palo Alto Networks to buy from neutral The firm upgraded the stock following Palo Alto earnings on Wednesday. “The company delivered another strong quarterly performance, driven by successful ********** of its platform strategy.” William Blair downgrades Ulta to market perform from outperform William Blair said it sees a “drawn-out recovery category” for shares of Ulta. “We are downgrading shares of Ulta to Market Perform from Outperform. Our downgrade is predicated on the view that coming off a hard reset of expectations at the analyst day, October 16, consensus 2025 comp and operating margin appear still optimistic and embed expectation of an early-2025 inflection in the beauty category, which we believe is unlikely.” Goldman Sachs downgrades XPeng to neutral from buy Goldman downgraded the China EV company mainly on valuation. “With at least four new model launches in the pipeline in 2025, we continue to see strong volume growth of +81% yoy for XPeng . On the other hand, we remain cautious on the competitive environment going into 2025, especially in the first quarter which has historically seen intensifying price cuts.” Wells Fargo initiating GE Vernova as overweight Wells said it sees an “AI power surge” for shares of the electric and renewables company. ” GEV is a primary beneficiary of projected LT growth in power demand driven by the AI data center buildout, US reshoring, & electrification trends.” Bank of America reiterates Netflix as buy Bank of America raised its price target on the stock to $1,000 per share from $800. “Last weekend, 60mn households (65mn concurrent streams at peak; 108mn global live viewers from opening to closing bell) watched the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson boxing match on Netflix.” Morgan Stanley reiterates Dell as overweight The firm said it’s sticking with Dell ahead of earnings next week. “We like this story for 2025 and would therefore be buyers of any post-earnings weakness, remaining OW with $154 PT.” Citi upgrades DT Energy to buy from neutral Citi said the natural gas pipeline company has “best-in-class” growth. “Additionally, DTM is now > $10bln in market cap, which should attract attention from a wider investor base, including international investors.” Goldman Sachs reiterates Chevron as buy Goldman raised its price target on the stock to $170 per share from $167. “For Chevron, we reiterate our constructive view on the stock, where we see ~10% total return to our updated PT of $170/sh.” Barclays upgrades Royal Bank of Canada to overweight from equal weight Barclays said it likes the Canada bank’s “scale and diverse business model.” “We are upgrading RY to Overweight from Equal Weight.” Goldman Sachs initiates Merus Therapeutics as buy Goldman said the biotech company has “best-in-class” potential. “We are initiating coverage of MRUS (Merus N.V.) with a Buy rating and a $73 12-month target price.” Goldman Sachs reiterates Snowflake as buy The firm said it likes the company’s “strong **********” following earnings on Wednesday. “We reiterate our Buy rating and $220 Price Target on Snowflake (on conviction list) following impressive F3Q results that augment our conviction the company can sustain mid-20’s revenue growth at a $4B revenue scale while delivering 25% FCF margins…” Bank of America reiterates Tesla as buy Bank of America said the stock is best positioned heading into next year. “Tesla appears well-positioned for growth in 2025 given latest commentary provided during the earnings call, which includes: soaring production volumes in the range of 20-30% YoY, the start of production of the Cybercab, the launch of a public ride-hailing app, deliveries of batteries from the Shanghai factory, and further progress of FSD (full self-driving) capabilities.” JPMorgan reiterates Palo Alto Networks as overweight The firm said it’s sticking with Palo Alto following earnings on Wednesday. “Platform progress with healthy results for what is typically a seasonally softer quarter.” Bank of America reiterates TJX Companies as buy Bank of America called the stock a “resilient share gainer” following earnings on Wednesday. “Despite some unfavorable weather impacts, TJX delivered comps of at the high end of guidance (+3%), driven by increased traffic across all banners.” Goldman Sachs reiterates Salesforce as buy Goldman said it’s sticking with shares of Salesforce. “We reiterate our Buy rating and raise our PT to $360 (vs $325 prior) following Agentforce World Tour, where conversations with partners and customers left us with greater conviction in Salesforce’s AI strategy **********.” Source link #Thursdays #biggest #analyst #calls #Nvidia Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Hedge Fund Two Sigma Cuts 200 Staffers After Strategic Review Hedge Fund Two Sigma Cuts 200 Staffers After Strategic Review (Bloomberg) — Two Sigma Investments will dismiss roughly 200 employees after the firm’s two new co-chief executive officers conducted a wide-ranging review of the hedge fund’s business. Most Read from Bloomberg No portfolio managers were included in the dismissals, according to a person familiar with the matter, who asked not to be identified discussing personnel information. Thursday’s cuts represent about 10% of the firm’s roughly 2,000 employees. The cuts affected staffers in the corporate, engineering, modeling and trading, and securities units after executives participated in the review, which was led by Two Sigma’s new co-CEOs Carter Lyons and Scott Hoffman, according to a memo to staff seen by Bloomberg. “This area-specific review has revealed that our business is strong and poised for continued growth,” Lyons and Hoffman said in the memo. “We have also discovered opportunities to more effectively direct our resources to areas that will drive the most value.” A representative for Two Sigma declined to comment. Hoffman and Lyons took the reins in September after the hedge fund’s feuding billionaire founders — John Overdeck and David Siegel — stepped down from day-to-day management earlier this year. Another of the world’s best known hedge funds turned to job cuts this year as it sought to streamline operations — Brevan Howard Asset Management also cut around 10% of its workforce earlier this year. –With assistance from Nishant Kumar. Most Read from Bloomberg Businessweek ©2024 Bloomberg L.P. Source link #Hedge #Fund #Sigma #Cuts #Staffers #Strategic #Review Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Fortnite x Juice WRLD Update Details Revealed Ahead of Release Fortnite x Juice WRLD Update Details Revealed Ahead of Release · · November 21, 2024 Fortnite leakers have revealed that a Juice WRLD update has been confirmed for tomorrow. A lot of the content expected in this update has also leaked beforehand. Reliable Fortnite leakers ShiinaBR and HYPEX have provided players with several details about the Juice WRLD update. We now know that Juice WRLD is receiving multiple skins, a POI, a *******, emotes and more. Starting with the skins, Juice WRLD will seemingly have two skins in Fortnite; one of them will be a cell-shaded version and will be free for all players to claim. Regarding the new POI, Juice WRLD will have an in-game tribute where players can spot the late artist next to the battle royale map. This landmark will also play Juice WRLD’s music when you are around the area. Juice WRLD will receive an Exotic Chug Cannon as the new ******* in this update. Coming to the Juice WRLD Emotes in Fortnite, players can expect three of them tomorrow. The first one has been revealed: the ‘Lucid Dreams’ emote. This emote will have players dancing to the artist’s popular song while mimicking his moves. The other two emotes haven’t been revealed, but we know one will be with Eminem, and the other will feature Juice WRLD’s unreleased music. Moreover, Juice WRLD’s upcoming album cover was also leaked with these files, “The Party Never Ends” album is set to release on November 29. In other news, Fortnite’s Nike and Jordan Kicks update is also going live today. Also, the game will receive a first-person mode on December 11. What are your thoughts on Fortnite’s Juice WRLD Update? Let us know in the comments or our new community forum! For more information from Insider Gaming, read about Stalker 2 receiving mixed feedback. 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 #Fortnite #Juice #WRLD #Update #Details #Revealed #Ahead #Release Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

MSI MEG Ai1300P PCIE5 1300W PSU Review MSI MEG Ai1300P PCIE5 1300W PSU Review In today’s review, we are taking a look at MSI’s first ATX 3.0 compliant power supply, the MEG Ai1300P PCIE5. A beefy, 1300W PSU that is designed to be fully compliant with the ATX 3.0 specification, the Ai1300P is a look at what’s to come for the future of high-end PC PSUs, as the market slowly-but-inevitably incorporates ATX 3.0 compliance in order to feed ever more power-hungry video cards and other PCIe devices. MSI claims that their unit also is the first ATX 3.0 Ready PSU on the market – and although that may be true by some small margin, it does not really say anything about the product itself. The specifications of the MEG Ai1300P PSU that we are reviewing today are extremely impressive, as expected from the flagship product of a premium brand. So for this review we’ll be examining its overall performance, reliability, and of course, taking our first stab at checking for ATX 3.0 compliance. Specifications and Design Swipe to scroll horizontally Power Specifications (Rated @ 50 °C) RAIL +3.3V +5V +12V +5Vsb -12V MAX OUTPUT 25A 25A 108.33A 3A 0.3A Row 2 – Cell 0 130W Row 2 – Cell 2 1300W 15W 3.6W TOTAL 1300W 1300W 1300W 1300W 1300W AC INPUT 100 – 240 VAC, 50 – 60 Hz 100 – 240 VAC, 50 – 60 Hz 100 – 240 VAC, 50 – 60 Hz 100 – 240 VAC, 50 – 60 Hz 100 – 240 VAC, 50 – 60 Hz PRICE $360 Row 5 – Cell 2 Row 5 – Cell 3 Row 5 – Cell 4 Row 5 – Cell 5 In the Box MSI supplies the MEG Ai1300P PCIE5 in a large, sturdy cardboard box that provides ample shipping protection to the product inside it. The artwork on the box is rather simplistic and based on a picture of the unit itself. Information on the specifications and certifications of the PSU can be found on all sides of the box, with the logos at the front advertising its ATX 3.0 support. (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) Instead of cable ties or straps, MSI supplies a number of plastic wire combs. These are quite a bit tedious to install but the outcome is visually superior to basic tied wires. Inside the box, we also found the typical AC power cable and four ****** mounting screws. (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) The MEG Ai1300P PCIE5 PSU is a fully modular design, allowing for the removal of every DC power cable, including the 24-pin ATX connector. Most of the cables have individually sleeved ****** wires and ****** connectors. Only the 16-pin PCIe 5.0 12VHPWR cable and one cable with two PCIe 8-pin connectors have ****** wires but are wrapped in a single sleeve. (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) Swipe to scroll horizontally MSI MEG Ai1300P PCIE5 1300W Connector type Hardwired Modular ATX 24 Pin – 1 EPS 4+4 Pin – 1 EPS 8 Pin – 1 PCI-E 5.0 – 1 PCI-E 8 Pin – 8 SATA – 16 Molex – 4 Floppy – 1 External Appearance MSI is one of the few companies that has invested so much in the external appearance of PSUs, especially with the MEG series. Most of the chassis is covered with embossed geometrical shapes and triangular patterns, with a few golden parts. The satin ****** paint is very smooth and resistant to fingerprints. The fan finger guard is entirely custom and part of the chassis itself. Despite the massive power output, the PSU is just 160 mm long, making it compatible with practically any ATX-compliant case. (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) The sticker with the unit’s electrical certifications and specifications covers about half the top side of the PSU. Decorative golden and ****** metallic plates can be found on the sides of the unit, which plates are magnetically attached and can be flipped to match the installation orientation of the PSU. Image 1 of 1 (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) A typical on/off switch can be seen at the rear side of the unit right next to the power connector. The front side of the unit is entirely covered by the numerous connectors for the modular cables. A golden legend is printed on the chassis. The tiny Mini-USB connector sits right above the large ATX 24-pin connectors, with the G.I. (i.e. Gaming Intelligence) legend printed right over it. Image 1 of 3 (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) Internal Design The 120 mm cooling fan of the MEG Ai1300P is made by PowerLogic for MSI. It features a hydro-dynamic bearing and, as MSI calls them, “liquid-crystal polymer” fan blades that are supposed to be better balanced and more durable than normal blades. MSI probably could not use a 135 mm fan due to patent restrictions and 140 mm fans do not fit in 160 mm bodies with vertical connector daughterboards, so they had to stick to the 120 mm fan instead. (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) The OEM behind the creation of the MSI MEG Ai1300P is Channel-Well Technologies, or CWT. They are a very popular and reputable manufacturer of mid-to-high-performance PC PSUs. This platform can be described as a hybrid, as it essentially is a standard analog platform but with extra digital electronics added to it. The digital electronics allow for the monitoring of the unit’s basic performance figures, as well as limited control (fan cooling profile, OCP limits, etc) via the USB interface. What really does stand out is the heatsinks, which do have plenty of dissipation surface but are also designed to be aesthetically appealing – an odd (but not unwelcome) design choice considering they should not be visible to the end user. Image 1 of 2 (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) Electronic circuitry aside, the platform that the MEG Ai1300P is based upon is quite standard and proven. The filtering stage begins on the rear of the AC switch, with six Y capacitors, two X capacitors, and two filtering inductors. It is more than what specifications require but not overly large for such a design. The filtering stage leads to two large rectifying bridges, which are placed on their own heatsink. Image 1 of 3 (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) The passive components of the APFC circuitry are two beefy 400V/680μF APFC capacitors made by Nichicon, followed by two filtering coils. The active APFC components are on the longest heatsink of the unit. Four transistors can be found on their own heatsink and these form the full-bridge inversion topology at the primary side of the unit. The output of the main transformer is connected to six power MOSFETs that generate a single 12V rail. The 3.3V and 5V lines are being generated via the DC-to-DC conversion circuits. All of the secondary capacitors, electrolytic and polymer alike, are made by Rubycon and Nippon Chemi-****. Image 1 of 2 (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) Overall, one quick takeaway from this is that while ATX 3.0 does require more reliability and performance out of high-end PSUs than past versions of the standard, it’s not a ******** difference. Consequently, neither are the first designs for ATX 3.0 PSUs. MSI’s MEG Ai1300P is still built more or less like any other high-end PSU, for both the good and the bad. Thus while there is certainly room for innovation and optimization here, making an ATX 3.0-compliant PSU does not mean OEMs will have to throw out the rule book on PSU design – at least for units above 1000 Watts. Cold Test Results Cold Test Results (25°C Ambient) For the testing of PSUs, we are using high precision electronic loads with a maximum power draw of 2700 Watts, a Rigol DS5042M 40 MHz oscilloscope, an Extech 380803 power analyzer, two high precision UNI-T UT-325 digital thermometers, an Extech HD600 SPL meter, a self-designed hotbox and various other bits and parts. Image 1 of 5 (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) The efficiency of the MSI MEG Ai1300P does meet the 80Plus Platinum certification requirements when it is powered from an 115 VAC source. However, when the main’s voltage is 230 VAC, the efficiency is raised by an average of 1%, which is not enough to meet the 80Plus Platinum requirements for that input voltage. The average nominal load efficiency (20% to 100% of the unit’s capacity) is 92.1% with the unit powered from a 230 VAC source, and drops down to 91.3% if the unit is powered by a 115 VAC source. It is also interesting to note that its efficiency under very low loads is quite high, at above 83% for a 5% load. The fan of the MSI MEG Ai1300P PCIE5 is thermally controlled by default, with the unit keeping it disabled until the load was over 430-440 Watts. Regardless, the internal temperature of the PSU is quite low considering the massive power output. Once the fan does start, it is very quiet at first but then speeds up very quickly as the load increases, making the Ai1300P clearly audible when the load is greater than 800 Watts. Hot Test Results Hot Test Results (~45°C Ambient) The resistance of the MSI MEG Ai1300P PCIE5 unit to adverse ambient conditions is astonishing, with the unit hardly affected at all while operating inside our hotbox. There is a practically negligible efficiency degradation of 0.2-0.3% depending on the load, a figure four to six times lower than other similar designs. There is very little additional degradation under heavy loads, suggesting that the components of the MSI MEG Ai1300P PCIE5 are not thermally stressed at all. Image 1 of 5 (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) Despite the exceptional resilience of the PSU against high ambient temperatures and its 80Plus Platinum efficiency levels, the losses of a unit this powerful sum up to over 100 Watts under high loads. These losses do increase the internal temperature of the PSU significantly but the cooling system of the MSI MEG Ai1300P PCIE5 proves to be more than adequate, as the temperature of the critical components does not get anywhere near critical levels during our testing. As a matter of fact, the MSI MEG Ai1300P PCIE5 delivers lower temperature figures than many units with significantly larger bodies and fans do. The sizable heatsinks of the MSI MEG Ai1300P PCIE5 seem to be collaborating excellently with the 120 mm PowerLogic fan at keeping the temperature of the critical parts low. With the PSU inside our hotbox, the fan started quicker and sped up even faster, reaching its maximum speed while the PSU was at just 70% load. Regardless, the internal temperatures of the unit kept rising almost linearly and were kept within safe levels. PSU Quality and Bottom Line Power Supply Quality The electrical performance of the MSI MEG Ai1300P PCIE5 1300W PSU is very good overall. Our instruments recorded a maximum ripple of 32 mV on the 12V line with a recommended design limit of 120 mV, an excellent figure for a PSU with that kind of power output. The filtering of the minor voltage lines is even better, with a maximum of 12 mV and 14 mV on the 3.3V and 5V lines respectively. Voltage regulation on the minor lines is very tight, with both lines staying within 0.8% across the load range. Strangely, especially for the CWT platform, the voltage regulation of the 12V line is much *******, at nearly 2%. This still is a very good figure but uncharacteristic of the particular OEM or class of this PSU. Swipe to scroll horizontally Main Output Load (Watts) 264.41 W Row 0 – Cell 2 659.2 W Row 0 – Cell 4 975.71 W Row 0 – Cell 6 1297.87 W Row 0 – Cell 8 Load (Percent) 20.34% Row 1 – Cell 2 50.71% Row 1 – Cell 4 75.05% Row 1 – Cell 6 99.84% Row 1 – Cell 8 Amperes Volts Amperes Volts Amperes Volts Amperes Volts 3.3 V 2.32 3.37 5.79 3.37 8.68 3.36 11.58 3.35 5 V 2.32 5.06 5.79 5.05 8.68 5.03 11.58 5.02 12 V 20.07 12.2 50.16 12.17 75.24 12 100.33 11.97 Swipe to scroll horizontally Line Regulation (20% to 100% load) Voltage Ripple (mV) Row 0 – Cell 3 Row 0 – Cell 4 Row 0 – Cell 5 Row 0 – Cell 6 Row 0 – Cell 7 Row 1 – Cell 0 Row 1 – Cell 1 20% Load 50% Load 75% Load 100% Load CL1 12V CL2 3.3V + 5V 3.3V 0.85% 10 10 12 12 10 14 5V 0.90% 12 12 14 14 14 14 12V 1.90% 18 26 28 32 30 26 As part of our standard testing, we test the primary protections of all PSUs we review (Over Current, Over Voltage, Over Power, and Short Circuit). The MSI MEG Ai1300P PCIE5 successfully passed all of the tests, generally reacting timely when needed and shutting down to protect itself and the components it is powering. The OCP protection is a little slow but does kick in when necessary – probably a side effect of the high power excursion figures dictated by the ATX 3.0 standard. Bottom Line The MEG Ai1300P PCIE5 marks a lot of milestones for MSI – it is their first ATX 3.0 compliant unit, the world’s first ATX 3.0 compliant unit, and ******** their flagship PSU product to this date. Needless to say, the MEG Ai1300P has to meet very high expectations, both by the users and by MSI themselves. MSI placed a lot of effort into the uniqueness of the MEG Ai1300P in terms of appearance. The company went with a fully customized chassis and metallic side decorations, using contrasting body colors but not fancy lighting, for a seamless and elegant look. From a practical point of view, the chassis of the massively powerful unit is just 160 mm long, making it compatible with any ATX-compliant case. The odd point here is the two cables which are fully sleeved instead of having individually sleeved wires like the rest of them. (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) In terms of electrical performance, the MSI MEG Ai1300P PCIE5 does deliver. Keeping its massive power output in mind, the MEG Ai1300P manages outstanding power quality, with excellent voltage regulation and remarkable filtering. MSI’s engineers did not neglect the minor voltage lines either, which often are not as well filtered as the main 12V line. The efficiency of the MEG Ai1300P barely meets the 80Plus Platinum certification standards but it is extremely stable and practically unaffected by high ambient temperatures. It also is very efficient at very low loads, which is important for a unit with a very high-power output. The use of a 140 mm fan was not possible due to the small chassis, forcing MSI’s engineers to resort to a 120 mm fan. Although the quality of the fan is exceptional, its smaller size of it inevitably means that it needs to spin faster in order to create the required airflow. This does not necessarily mean that all 135/140 mm fans would be quieter but most quality products would generate at least a little less noise for the same amount of airflow. Ultimately, the fan of the MEG Ai1300P does a great job at keeping the internal temperatures of the PSU very low but it does get noisy when the load and/or the ambient temperature are very high. (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) To summarize, the MSI MEG Ai1300P PCIE5 is a powerful PSU, very well made and with very good overall performance. Currently, its primary selling point is the ATX 3.0 compliance and the new 12VHPWR/PCIe 5.0 connector, which is in our opinion a necessity for anyone who is going to purchase a graphics card that uses it. While many older PSUs can handle the power requirements of such a card, there are frequent issues with the 12VHPWR adapters and it is counterintuitive to risk damage to a $1000+ card for the price of a great PSU. When it can be found in stock, the MEG Ai1300P currently retails for $310, which is quite high for a PC PSU, yet not unreasonably high considering the current state of the market and the features it offers. Builders who do not currently intend to use an NVIDIA RTX 4000 series card card but also frequently upgrade should also consider the MEG Ai1300P, as it should last them for many years and endless system changes/upgrades without having to swap a PSU again. MORE: Best Power Supplies MORE: How We Test Power Supplies MORE: All Power Supply Content Source link #MSI #MEG #Ai1300P #PCIE5 #1300W #PSU #Review Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

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International ********* Court issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and ****** officials International ********* Court issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and ****** officials The International ********* Court issued arrest warrants on Thursday for ******** Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his former defense minister and ****** officials, accusing them of war ******* and ******* against humanity over the war in Gaza and the October 2023 attacks that triggered *******’s offensive in the ************ territory. The decision turns Netanyahu and the others into internationally wanted suspects and is likely to further isolate them and complicate efforts to negotiate a cease-***** to end the 13-month conflict. But its practical implications could be limited since ******* and its major ally, the ******* States, are not members of the court and several of the ****** officials have been subsequently ******* in the conflict. Netanyahu and other ******** leaders have condemned ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan’s request for warrants as disgraceful and antisemitic. U.S. President Joe Biden also blasted the prosecutor and expressed support for *******’s right to defend itself against ******. ****** also slammed the request. “The Chamber considered that there are reasonable grounds to believe that both individuals intentionally and knowingly deprived the civilian population in Gaza of objects indispensable to their survival, including food, water, and medicine and medical supplies, as well as fuel and electricity,” the three-judge panel wrote in its unanimous decision to issue warrants for Netanyahu and his former defense minister, Yoav Gallant. The court also issued a warrant for the arrest of Mohammed Deif, one of the leaders of ******. The ICC chief prosecutor had also sought warrants for two other senior ****** figures, Yahya Sinwar and Ismail Haniyeh, but they were both ******* in the conflict. The ******** Foreign Ministry said in September that it had submitted two legal briefs challenging the ICC’s jurisdiction and arguing that the court did not provide ******* the opportunity to investigate the allegations itself before requesting the warrants. “No other democracy with an independent and respected legal system like that which exists in ******* has been treated in this prejudicial manner by the Prosecutor,” Foreign Ministry spokesperson Oren Marmorstein wrote on X. He said ******* remained “steadfast in its commitment to the rule of law and justice” and would continue to protect its citizens against militancy. The ICC is a court of last resort that only prosecutes cases when domestic law enforcement authorities cannot or will not investigate. ******* is not a member state of the court. The country has struggled to investigate itself in the past, rights groups say. Despite the warrants, none of the suspects is likely to face judges in The Hague any time soon. The court itself has no police to enforce warrants, instead relying on cooperation from its member states. Even so, the threat of arrest could make it difficult for Netanyahu and Gallant to travel abroad, although Russian President Vladimir ******, who is wanted on an ICC warrant for alleged war ******* in Ukraine, recently showed he could still visit an ally when he traveled to Mongolia, one of the court’s member states, and was not arrested. Khan sought warrants in May, accusing Netanyahu and Gallant of ******* including *******, intentionally attacking civilians, and persecution. In a statement at the time, Khan alleged that ******* “has intentionally and systematically deprived the civilian population in all parts of Gaza of objects indispensable to human survival” by closing border crossings into the territory and restricting essential supplies including food and medicine. At the same time, he accused three ****** leaders — Sinwar, Deif and Haniyeh — of ******* linked to the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks, when ******-led militants stormed into southern *******, ******** some 1,200 people and abducting another 250. The three leaders are accused of ******* including *******, extermination, taking hostages, ***** and ********. “The Chamber found reasonable grounds to believe that Mr Deif, born in 1965, the highest commander of the military wing of ****** (known as the al-Qassam Brigades) at the time of the alleged conduct, is responsible for the ******* against humanity of *******; extermination; ********; and ***** and other form of ******* *********; as well as the war ******* of *******, cruel treatment, ********,; taking hostages; outrages upon personal dignity; and ***** and other forms of ******* *********,” a statement says. Prosecutors withdrew their request for a warrant for Haniyeh, who was assassinated in what was believed to be an ******** strike in Iran in July. ******* also claims to have ******* Deif, but ****** hasn’t confirmed his ******. Sinwar, who was promoted to succeed Haniyeh as ******’ leader, was ******* in a chance front-line encounter with ******** troops in October. Human rights groups have applauded the decision, which came more than six months after Khan made his initial request. “The ICC arrest warrants against senior ******** leaders and a ****** official break through the perception that certain individuals are beyond the reach of the law,” the associate international justice director at Human Rights Watch, Balkees Jarrah, said in a statement. *******’s opposition leaders fiercely criticized the ICC’s move. Benny Gantz, a retired general and political rival to Netanyahu, condemned the decision, saying it showed “moral blindness” and was a “shameful stain of historic proportion that will never be forgotten.” Yair Lapid, another opposition leader, called it a “prize for *******.” Source link #International #********* #Court #issues #arrest #warrants #Netanyahu #****** #officials Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]