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LG Gram 14 and 15 laptops get big ****** Friday discounts on Amazon – and here’s why I’d buy them LG Gram 14 and 15 laptops get big ****** Friday discounts on Amazon – and here’s why I’d buy them We’re now a week away from ****** Friday, and deals and sales are coming in fast. It can be easy to feel lost with so many offers popping up, and that’s why we’re taking the time to handpick the ones we’d recommend, like these LG Gram 14 and LG Gram 15 laptop deals on Amazon US and Amazon ***, respectively. On Amazon US, you can get the LG Gram 14 with 35% off, now $1,096.99 (formerly $1,699.99). In the ***, Amazon *** is offering a similar deal on the LG Gram 14, now £999 after a 36% slash from £1,549.99. The Amazon US deal brings you the 14-inch lightweight LG Gram laptop in ****** equipped with an AI-enabled Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, 32GB of RAM, and 1TB of SSD storage. It also comes with Windows 11 Home installed. These kinds of specs will see you through everyday tasks, work, projects, image and photo editing, as well as streaming media and gaming. Both models are pretty lightweight for what they include, with the LG Gram 14 clocking in at 2.47 lbs. As well as its portability, it comes with a backlit keyboard and anti-glare coating on its display. The display has a 16:10 ratio and up to 99% DCI-P3 ****** gamut expression, making its visuals bright and vivid. It’s also made to be durable, withstanding factors like high vibration and high and low temperature. In the Amazon *** deal, you can get the 2024 15.6-inch LG Gram 15 laptop in Obsidian ****** with an Intel Core Ultra 7, 16GB of RAM, and 1TB of SSD storage. It too comes equipped with Windows 11 Home. It’s lightweight at just 1.29 kg, and 15.44mm thick so you can work, do daily tasks, watch and stream, and even do a bit of gaming wherever you like. Equipped with both an anti-glare panel and a ****** gamut of sRGB 99%, movies and TV shows look great. It’s also made to be tough and durable, as it’s been put through military standard tests to make sure it can withstand most knocks and bumps. Today’s best LG Gram 14 laptop deal in the US Today’s best LG Gram 15 laptop deal in the *** Along with the thought put into both models, you also get great great battery lives for both. The LG Gram 14 can last up to 29.5 hours, while the LG Gram 15 can last up to 23 hours. If you’re looking for a PC that could keep you entertained and work, both of these models are good choices with handsome discounts. Want the latest US and *** deals straight to your phone? Follow the TechRadar WhatsApp deals channel! 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 #Gram #laptops #big #****** #Friday #discounts #Amazon #heres #buy Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Peter’s Pies heir Dylan Thomas guilty of Cardiff ******* Peter’s Pies heir Dylan Thomas guilty of Cardiff ******* BBC Dylan Thomas had admitted the manslaughter of his friend but denied ******* The heir to a pie company fortune has been found guilty of murdering his best friend after stabbing him 37 times on Christmas Eve in the house they shared. Dylan Thomas ******* William Bush, 23, on 24 December 2023, a jury at Cardiff Crown Court decided. Thomas, 24, who admitted manslaughter but denied *******, had looked up details of the anatomy of the neck in the hours before the ******* in Llandaff, Cardiff, armed with a large kitchen ****** and a flick ******. Thomas is the grandson of Sir Stanley Thomas, the founder of south Wales-based Peter’s Pies, whose net worth was estimated to be £230m in 2013, and who sat in court throughout the trial. Dylan Thomas had been arrested weeks earlier for trying to scale the fence at Buckingham Palace, and is being treated for schizophrenia at a secure hospital. The jury went out to consider its decision on Thursday morning and returned its guilty verdict a few hours later. Prosecution barrister Greg Bull KC told the court that personal victim impact statements were being prepared, but that the sentence “has to be one of imprisonment”. The judge thanked the jury for the “care” with which they had carried out their task and listened to the “deeply upsetting evidence” during the trial. Sentencing will be on 16 December. Speaking outside the court, Catrin Bush, Mr Bush’s sister, said the family were completely devastated by the “brutal and senseless *******”. Ms Bush described Thomas as an “evil, manipulative liar” and said the family had seen “no evidence of any remorse or taking responsibility for his actions that day”. “Will was such a loyal, funny, caring and trusting person. He lit up every room he went into with his cheeky grin and quick-witted humour. “We cannot even begin to comprehend the ***** and suffering that Will endured on Christmas Eve last year and we will have to live with the hurt, grief, anger and upset for the rest of our lives,” she said. “We ask that he is remembered as the great person that he was, and that his memory is not defined by this barbaric *******.” Family photo William Bush was attacked and murdered at the home he shared with Dylan Thomas The prosecution told the trial that Thomas was in a “downward spiral” but in control of his actions at the time of the ********. The court heard that on the morning of the *******, Thomas’ grandmother, Sharon Burton, drove him to Llandaff, and she described him becoming “more and more agitated” and sending several text messages. When she parked outside the property, Thomas went in, got the knives, went to Mr Bush’s bedroom and stabbed him repeatedly. The prosecution said passers-by “heard screams of horror” from the house. A distressed Thomas banged on his grandmother’s car window and she found Mr Bush on the patio outside. Thomas claimed in a 999 call after the ******* asking for an ambulance that his friend had “gone mental” and stabbed him. But the prosecution told the trial it was “a planned *******,” by Thomas on Mr Bush, and he “deliberately armed himself with knives and attacked him from behind”. The court was given expert opinion that Thomas had been psychotic for months before the ********. Jurors heard that he told police officers he was ****** after his arrest for the ******** and offered one PC a “job with ****”. Dylan Thomas and William Bush shared a house in Chapel Street, Llandaff, Cardiff Following the earlier arrest at Buckingham Palace he spoke about the “illuminati” running the world. The court was told that Thomas believed he could harness gravity and told police he was “exploring energy fields” when arrested at Buckingham Palace on 6 November 2023. Dr Panchu Xavier told jurors that his patient was experiencing psychosis when he was admitted to Ashworth High Secure Hospital, Liverpool, in March 2024. Thomas and Mr Bush had been friends since they met at school at ******* College in Brecon, Powys. Gregory Bull KC, prosecuting, told the court that while Mr Bush was popular, Thomas had few friends and was viewed as something of a loner. Orlando Pownall KC, defending, had told the trial there was no question Thomas was psychotic, but said the dispute was over the timings. Mr Pownall told jurors Thomas had been through “a lot of stressful situations” including his parents’ separation, and there was “alleged domestic *********”. Police were called to the scene of the ******** in Llandaff on Christmas Eve 2023 The Thomas family company was launched as Thomas Pies in the 1950s, selling sausage rolls, pies and pasties around the south Wales valleys. In the 1970s it became Peter’s Pies, and is now known as Peter’s Food, based in Bedwas in Caerphilly county. It was founded by the late Stan Thomas, who passed it on to his sons Stan junior – Dylan Thomas’s grandfather – and Peter, the former chairman of Cardiff RFC rugby club, who ***** in 2023. They sold the company in 1988. Source link #Peters #Pies #heir #Dylan #Thomas #guilty #Cardiff #******* Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Sara Errani serves up another tantalising tennis moment for Italy at the Billie Jean King Cup Sara Errani serves up another tantalising tennis moment for Italy at the Billie Jean King Cup MALAGA, Spain — Sara Errani stands at the baseline and exhales deeply. She is about to hit a second serve, with Italy up match point against Poland. A place in the Billie Jean King Cup final is at stake. So Errani does what she has done many, many times before: she hits an underarm serve. The ball floats into the service box and onto the racket of Iga Swiatek, one of two women’s players who can claim to be the best in the world. Swiatek is on to it in a flash and hits her return deep to Errani’s forehand. Errani again does what she has done many, many times before: she gets the ball back. She does the same on her opponent’s next shot, hoisting a backhand lob into the air. Swiatek loops a forehand volley long and Italy is through to the final for the second year in a row. Errani collapses to the ground in relief, celebrating with her partner Jasmine Paolini and shaking hands with the defeated opponents a few seconds later, before allowing herself a what-have-I-just-done smile. For Errani, 37, it was another successful heist in a career full of them. On Wednesday, she added a fourth Billie Jean King Cup title (three of which came when it was the Federation Cup) to the career Golden Grand Slam in doubles she completed this year by winning gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics alongside Paolini. It has been a stunning year for Errani, who also won the mixed doubles title at the U.S. Open with another Italian, Andrea Vavassori. She thought 2024 would be her last on tour, having won her last major 10 years ago. “My thought last year was to play in the Olympics and then stop playing tennis, but we’re playing great in doubles and I’m having so much fun,” she said in an interview in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, at the WTA Tour Finals earlier this month. Completing the doubles Golden Slam in Paris put Errani in an elite group of just seven women. When looking back on her career, the underarm serve to Swiatek on Monday will feel like a defining moment for a player who uses the contentious tactic more consistently and more particularly than anybody else. Her story with the underarm serve goes to the heart of her tennis life. The underarm serve is one of tennis’s most curious shots, caught between the poles of disrespectful trick shot and tactical masterstroke. Big servers like Nick Kyrgios can use it to take advantage of opponents who are standing back anticipating a 140mph rocket. There is an element of showmanship too; this is very much the case with Alexander Bublik. He might be blessed with a big serve, but he is also the current player probably most synonymous with the cheeky alternative. Other players use it against specific opponents. World No. 68 Alexandre Muller told The Athletic at Wimbledon that he had specifically practised the shot to use it against Daniil Medvedev, who has one of the deepest return positions in the sport. Corentin Moutet, a master of the shot, started practising underarm serves after a shoulder injury. He has since incorporated them into his game, doing so to great acclaim at this year’s French Open. He used the underarm serve 12 times in his third-round win against Sebastian Ofner, winning nine of those points. He is the opposite of a player like Kyrgios, using the underarm serve because he doesn’t expect to win free points behind his first serve; there is no drop-off in expected value. GO DEEPER How Corentin Moutet’s 12 underarm serves shook Roland Garros Errani’s reason for using the shot will be familiar to many ******** players: she just doesn’t trust her serve. Errani stands at 5ft 5in (164cm) which is diminutive by modern tennis standards — just like her partner Paolini, whose serve has some heat despite her height of 5ft 4in. Errani does not have this pace, and her height has contributed to a shot often derided as the worst serve in the sport. Smiling, she says it would be amazing to be a bit taller. “Many times, I think about that.” Instead of letting her serve become a complete albatross, Errani has used her ground skills, tactical nous and the shock factor of a serve that regularly registers around 60mph (96.5kph) on the speed **** to reach the very top of tennis in singles and doubles. She reached the 2012 French Open final in singles and cracked the world’s top five a year later, despite her opponents feeling that they ought to break her every single game. Instead, they are bamboozled by her incredible dexterity at the net or from the back of the court, as well as struggling to read and return her serve. Sara Errani has struggled with her regulation serve throughout her career (Thomas Samson / AFP via Getty Images) “It comes so slow and it kind of floats in the air,” Mirjana Lucic-Baroni said in a news conference after losing to Errani in the 2014 U.S. Open fourth round, a match in which Errani’s average serve speed was 76mph. “It was really difficult to time the ******.” Errani’s serve became something of a meme in 2024 after Daniil Medvedev completely ******* to return it at all during a mixed doubles match at the Paris Olympics. Errani herself said in a news conference after that match that she has a different approach to serving from most players: “I don’t try to make winners,” she said. “I just try to make kick, make slice, try to change my game. I need to start the point where I want. So sometimes is better for me to serve not that fast, because if you serve fast the ball is coming (back) faster.” That conviction hasn’t always been there. Her serve reached a nadir in April 2019 when she was only recently back from a 10-month doping suspension for ingesting letrozole, which was increased from an original two months by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). Errani said she was “really disgusted” by the length of the ban, saying that her case was because of contamination after her mother, who was taking letrozole for ******* *******, dropped pills on their kitchen counter where they prepared meals. At the Copa Colsanitas in Bogota, Colombia, Errani served 18 double faults per match in three consecutive matches (all of which she won) before hitting around half her serves underarm in a quarter-final defeat to Astra Sharma. Later that year at a low-level event in Asuncion, Paraguay, Errani took the nuclear option by serving underarm for the entire tournament. She reached the final, copping a huge amount of social media ****** in the process. In response, she wrote on Instagram: “In Italy, I keep being insulted by a lot of people, regarding mainly my serve. “If it is not ok for you, send a letter to WTA asking to change rules about serve or ask them to disqualify me for awful serve. If instead you just have other problems with me, send a letter to Santa.” Five years on, she says her serve had completely overtaken everything else. “I couldn’t compete. I was thinking all the time about my serve,” she says. “My coach said: ‘Do one tournament all underarm and just compete.’ It was to try to make my head free from, not panic, but the tough moments.” Despite recovering from those yips, Errani then endured an anxiety dream of a service game at the 2020 French Open during a second-round defeat to Kiki Bertens. Errani was given two time violations after five aborted ball tosses and landed only one overarm serve, with one attempt missing the baseline. Serving for the set, she was broken to love. “Sometimes it’s there and it can come out, but I try to manage it,” she says of the nerves that can grip her when serving. “When I was practising, my serve was good. But then in matches, I was feeling the block, the panic. I know it’s still there. It’s not like it’s in the past.” Errani, an unwitting trailblazer, can laugh at the fact that the underarm serve has come back into fashion, certainly on the men’s side, over the past few years. “If it can be a good tactic, why not?” she laughs. Against Swiatek, the decision was more of a vibe. “I just advised Jasmine after the first serve, so it’s just I feel it and I did it, just like that, not thinking too much,” she said in a news conference after the match. At 37, Errani is the Italian team’s most experienced player, and as her team-mates chorused in Wednesday’s celebratory news conference she is “the brain of the team”. Errani resembles her compatriot Jorginho, the Brazilian-born Italy and Arsenal midfielder who is so intelligent that he is a reference point for everybody else despite not being the most physically gifted. GO DEEPER Jorginho exclusive: Arsenal ‘energy’, no-hop penalties, love for Havertz, knowing strengths Paolini, who is the world No. 4 in singles and a two-time Grand Slam finalist this year, constantly looks to Errani for guidance on the doubles court. “She wants me to tell her what to do every point – even when she serves, she likes me to tell her where to put it and I’m trying to push her to tell me what she’s feeling more,” Errani said. Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini have formed a formidable partnership on the doubles court. (Robert Prange / Getty Images) Whatever the tactics, the Errani-Paolini partnership is contributing to a golden ******* for tennis in Italy. On the men’s side, Jannik Sinner is the world No. 1 and has won two Grand Slams this year. He is part of an Italy team that is hoping to defend the Davis Cup this week and make it a double with the victorious BJK Cup group. Errani, who lived through a ******* when she was one of the ‘Fab Four’ Italian women who all reached a Grand Slam final and the world’s top 10 between 2010 and 2014 (Francesca Schiavone, Roberta Vinci and Flavia Pennetta were the others), believes that all the current top players from her country are pushing each other to greater heights. And Errani has no ******* to leave the golden age behind just yet. “I said to Jasmine: ‘I’ll continue next year for sure and then we’ll see,’” she says. After the genre-defining underarm serve against Swiatek, this wily veteran still has at least one last heist in her. (Top photo: Fran Santiago / Getty Images for ITF) Source link #Sara #Errani #serves #tantalising #tennis #moment #Italy #Billie #Jean #King #Cup Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Elden Ring Is Just $20 For ****** Friday Elden Ring Is Just $20 For ****** Friday From Software has become synonymous with challenging and beautifully crafted action-RPGs, and for ****** Friday, you can get the studio’s very best game for just $20. Elden Ring typically sells for $60, and while we have seen it discounted several times in the past, this is the best price yet for an incredible adventure that’ll test your skills within its elegantly tragic fantasy world. Only 29 games have earned a 10/10 score across GameSpot’s long history, and Elden Ring is one of them. Back in 2022, Elden Ring was praised for creating a massive open-world environment with substance and giving players an action-packed experience that has become the gold standard for all Souls-likes. “In a genre that has become wrought with bloated and over-designed games, Elden Ring is defiantly contrarian in almost every way. Its commitment to design by subtraction and to placing the responsibility of charting a path through its world entirely on the player makes it stand head and shoulders above other open-world titles,” Tamoor Hussain wrote in GameSpot’s Elden Ring review. “Elden Ring takes the shards of what came before and forges them into something that will go down in history as one of the all-time greats: a triumph in design and creativity, and an open-world game that distinguishes itself for what it doesn’t do as much as what it does.” If you’re looking for the complete experience, you can also pick up Elden Ring with its one and only expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree. The expansion was released earlier this year and adds an absurd amount of extra content, like new weapons, equipment, skills, and magic not found in the base game, alongside new enemies, encounters, and plotlines. Normally $80, you can pick this up for $50 on Xbox Series X during ****** Friday, or for $40 on PS5. There’s also a digital code deal for Xbox Series X|S, priced at $40. Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Edition Source link #Elden #Ring #****** #Friday Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Nvidia warns of gaming GPU shortage this quarter, recovery in early 2025 — Chipmaker rakes in record profits as net income soars by 109% YoY Nvidia warns of gaming GPU shortage this quarter, recovery in early 2025 — Chipmaker rakes in record profits as net income soars by 109% YoY Gamers searching for cheap graphics cards during the holiday season might be in for disappointment. While Nvidia’s earnings for the third quarter beat analyst expectations as it doubled its profits year-over-year, mainly due to massive strides in the data center market and gaming revenue also saw a healthy uplift, Nvidia’s CFO (Chief Financial Officer) Colette Kress sounded an alarm during the earnings call, saying there’s a potential gaming GPU supply shortfall coming this quarter. There are a lot of potential factors to consider, including the upcoming consumer Blackwell RTX 50-series launch, the wind-down in RTX 40-series production, and the existing shortages of top-tier RTX 40-series models. There’s also increased demand from the AI and data center sector, which is currently far more lucrative than consumer GPUs. With the hints of a gaming GPU supply shortage due to supply constraints, it ******** to be seen whether this will lead to actual shortages or only result in near-term higher pricing as gaming GPUs become more scarce. And having this happen right amid the holiday shopping season, with a potential boost in ASPs (average ***** prices), it’s not exactly a bad situation for Nvidia — the company gets to clear out remaining Ada inventory at a premium in advance of the next-gen GPUs — though we don’t expect lower-end models to come until later in 2025. “Q3 was a great quarter for Gaming with notebook, console, and desktop revenue all growing sequentially and year-on-year…. On Gaming, although sell-through was strong in Q3, we expect fourth-quarter revenue to decline sequentially due to supply constraints.” Colette Kress (Image credit: Nvidia) Despite Nvidia’s Blackwell GPUs looming over the horizon, the gaming segment still brought in $3.2 billion — 15% more than last year. However, beyond the impressive numbers, Nvidia’s CFO warned of a GPU supply-demand mismatch this quarter. When asked for further clarification later during the earnings call, she said, “Our gaming supply, given what we saw selling through, was moving quite fast. Now the challenge that we have is, how fast could we get that supply getting ready into the market for this quarter? Not to worry, I think we’ll be back on track with more supply as we turn the corner into the new calendar year.” The rumor mill has it that Nvidia decided to cut back RTX 40-series production to make room for a Blackwell launch in January. This is seemingly backed by reports of shortages and recent price hikes, especially in the case of the RTX 4090. The statement thus becomes self-explanatory for the RTX 40 series. This could also mean that the initial RTX 50-series supply might be bottlenecked. Nvidia is expected to begin shipping chips to AIBs this quarter, though there’s as yet no official confirmation. It’s widely expected that Nvidia will reveal the first consumer Blackwell GPUs at CES 2025 in January, likely with the top two models, RTX 5090 and RTX 5080. CEO Jensen will take the stage in January to unveil Nvidia’s next generation of GPUs. Given the stated timing, this shortage will likely only affect the remaining RTX 40-series supply, especially for laptop sales during the holiday season. Leaks suggest that Nvidia will continue producing select RTX 40 mobile chips, selling them in parallel with their RTX 50 counterparts. Going over the financials, Nvidia’s revenue surged to a staggering $35 billion, a 94% bump year-over-year. The net income or profits spiked to $19.3 billion, landing Nvidia a sizeable 109% increase compared to Q3 23. A massive chunk of this increase is due to Nvidia’s H100/H200 and Blackwell B100/B200 offerings, with the data center segment contributing $30.7 billion to Nvidia’s total revenue (approximately 87.7%). Considering that breakdown, it’s no surprise that Nvidia might prioritize data center parts over consumer GPUs. Get Tom’s Hardware’s best news and in-depth reviews, straight to your inbox. Source link #Nvidia #warns #gaming #GPU #shortage #quarter #recovery #early #Chipmaker #rakes #record #profits #net #income #soars #YoY Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Wall Street opens mixed following Nvidia results Wall Street opens mixed following Nvidia results US stocks have opened little changed as investors digested quarterly results from Nvidia. Source link #Wall #Street #opens #mixed #Nvidia #results Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

LoL Worlds 2024 Final Hit 50 Million Peak Viewers LoL Worlds 2024 Final Hit 50 Million Peak Viewers It was recently revealed by Riot Games that the League of Legends Worlds final, which took place on November 2 in London, secured a whopping 50 million peak viewers worldwide. This number was driven mostly by esports fans in China. That figure includes an all-time high for esports viewers outside of China, the company revealed. Into Perspective To put that figure into perspective, this year’s NBA Finals pulled in a peak viewer count of around 12.3 million users across the ******* States. The Super Bowl, which was held in February 2024, racked up a total unique viewer count of 120.2 million people, averaging a peak of 38.5 million. The data was provided by Riot Games on social media via Stream Hatchet. This year’s League of Legends World Championship final is widely considered one of the best events in many years. It was a spectacle to behold, with live performances taking centre stage at the O2 Arena in London before T1 and Bilibili descended upon their stations to compete in front of a sold-out stadium. The closing moments of the match were nothing short of legendary, and it marked a fifth Worlds win for both T1 and Faker. In terms of numbers and buzz on social and streaming platforms, the grand final fixture was one of the most popular (if not the most) esports matches in the industry’s history. Nothing before has topped the grandiose profile of the full series, and it’s unlikely anything will again – for a long time, at least. The League of Legends World Championship continues to grow. It’s the number-one esports event of the year, and it’s a perfect example of the ever-developing power of the esports market. Did you watch LoL Worlds this year? Let us know your thoughts on the Insider Gaming forum. For more Insider Gaming esports, check out the news about the recent Off The Grid tournament Subscribe to our newsletter to receive the latest news and exclusive leaks every week! No Spam. Source link #LoL #Worlds #Final #Hit #Million #Peak #Viewers Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

I’ve been tracking gaming PC deals all year and this RTX 4080 Alienware Aurora is the best I’ve seen for ****** Friday I’ve been tracking gaming PC deals all year and this RTX 4080 Alienware Aurora is the best I’ve seen for ****** Friday ****** Friday is a fantastic time to consider upgrading your PC – especially when you can find deals on high-end machines like this Alienware Aurora R16 for $1,999 (was $2,799) at Dell. This is one of the cheapest gaming PCs I’ve ever seen to feature a high-end GeForce RTX 4080 Super graphics card but this machine also manages to pack in a Core i9 chipset, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. Put together, these are extremely impressive specs for the price and more than enough to tackle even the most graphically intensive games. Generally speaking, Alienware gaming PCs are at their cheapest in the ****** Friday deals season so it’s a good time to buy. We’ll likely see a new generation of RTX 5000 series GPU in the new year at some point, but I’d still highly recommend this machine as a worthwhile purchase. Not only is it a good candidate for an update, but the RTX 4080 Super will last you a few good years down the line yet either way. Today’s best ****** Friday Alienware PC deal If the above deal is a little too pricey for your tastes, then another great option today is this Alienware Aurora R16 for $1,399 (was $1,999). This slightly lower-end configuration features an RTX 4070, Intel Core i7-14700F chipset, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. They are, like the above-featured deal, absolutely outstanding specs for the price. Conversely, if you’re really looking to break the bank, then today’s ****** Friday deal at Dell on this super high-end R16 configuration with an RTX 4090 for $2,999 (was $3,999) is also worth a look. Alongside an extremely powerful GPU, this config also features an i9-14900KF chipset, 64GB of RAM, and a 2TB SSD – again, for a decent price thanks to today’s massive discount. Source link #Ive #tracking #gaming #deals #year #RTX #Alienware #Aurora #Ive #****** #Friday Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Want to invest behind Nvidia’s Blackwell chip launch? Wall Street says try these stock alternatives Want to invest behind Nvidia’s Blackwell chip launch? Wall Street says try these stock alternatives Investors looking for alternative ways to profit off of Nvidia ‘s impending Blackwell chip rollout may want to take a look at these derivative plays. Shares of Nvidia fell 3% despite topping quarterly earnings expectations and Wall Street’s forecast. The stock has whipsawed amid concerns of slowdown following several quarters of monstrous revenue growth and lofty guidance beats. However, many analysts overlooked those worries and lifted their price targets, anticipating a mammoth ramp of Blackwell graphics processing units next year. However, Nvidia isn’t the only company that will benefit from Blackwell’s success. Bank of America’s Brad Lin views chip supplier Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing as one of the biggest knock-on beneficiaries due to the need for stronger computer power as AI models proliferate. TSM YTD mountain Shares this year “The results underscore robust structural Al demand, with limited digestion periods as adoption accelerates,” he said. “NVIDIA’s intact one-year cadence for datacenter GPU development is particularly favorable for TSMC, supporting [average selling price] content growth.” Coupled with a strong AI demand environment that show no signs of waning, Lin views the consist cadence of product launches from Nvidia as another tailwind that should improve Taiwan Semiconductor’s visibility. Citi’s Asiya Merchant sees a positive readthrough from the results for original equipment manufacturers such as Dell and Hewlett Packard Enterprise , which have alluded to a $171 billion to $174 billion total addressable AI market by 2027. Semiconductor product manufacturers MACOM Technology Solutions and Semtech are other potential beneficiaries from a strong Blackwell rollout, according to Stifel’s Tore Svanberg. He expects the quarter-over-quarter downtick in data networking revenue to reverse come January. “Net-net, we believe this suggests a more neutral [near-term] impact but a continued healthy positive [long-term] impact on DC networking-oriented companies in our coverage,” he wrote. This includes companies such as Marvell Technology , Credo Technology and Astera Labs . Source link #invest #Nvidias #Blackwell #chip #launch #Wall #Street #stock #alternatives Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Marjorie Taylor Greene with Musk, Ramaswamy on DOGE subcommittee Marjorie Taylor Greene with Musk, Ramaswamy on DOGE subcommittee Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., attends a roundtable discussion with members of the House Freedom Caucus on the COVID-19 pandemic at The Heritage Foundation on Thursday, November 10, 2022. Tom Williams | Cq-roll Call, Inc. | Getty Images Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., has been tapped to lead a new House subcommittee that will work with the so-called Department of Government Efficiency led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. Greene and House Oversight Chairman James Comer, R-***., who aims to establish the DOGE subpanel early next year, have met with Ramaswamy and his team and are “already working together,” a source familiar with the matter told CNBC. Greene’s group will be dubbed the Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency, allowing it to share the DOGE acronym with the outside-of-government entity commissioned by President-elect Donald Trump. The congressional version, first reported earlier Thursday morning by Fox News, shares similar goals as the one led by the two billionaires. It aims to investigate government waste, and seek out ways to reorganize federal agencies and cut red tape, the source said. Read more CNBC politics coverage “A key step to driving greater efficiency in government is exposing the problem to the public,” a spokesperson for Ramaswamy said. “We are grateful that the House Oversight Committee has created a DOGE subcommittee to focus on this work. We look forward to working together.” Comer said Thursday morning in a Fox Business interview, “We’re going to work very closely with Elon Musk and Ramaswamy.” Decrying “too many **** cats in government,” Comer vowed that his committee will get the “chopping block going.” “I’m excited to chair this new subcommittee designed to work hand in hand with President Trump, Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy, and the entire DOGE team,” Greene said in a statement to CNBC. She said her panel will lead to the firings of government “bureaucrats,” and vowed to “provide transparency and truth to the ********* people through hearings.” “No topic will be off the table,” she said. This is developing news. Please check back for updates. Source link #Marjorie #Taylor #Greene #Musk #Ramaswamy #DOGE #subcommittee Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

JonBenét Ramsey Netflix doc shines new light on cold case JonBenét Ramsey Netflix doc shines new light on cold case JonBenét Ramsey Netflix doc shines new light on cold case Source link #JonBenét #Ramsey #Netflix #doc #shines #light #cold #case Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Kai Cenat and Franklin Voice Actor Visiting Grove Street IRL Might Be the GTA 6 Easter Egg That Everyone Has Been Waiting For Kai Cenat and Franklin Voice Actor Visiting Grove Street IRL Might Be the GTA 6 Easter Egg That Everyone Has Been Waiting For Twitch superstar Kai Cenat has quickly become a household name, thanks to his unmatched energy and rise as the platform’s most-subscribed streamer. Recently, Cenat’s Mafiathon 2 took an exciting turn when he was visited by Shawn Fonteno, the voice actor for Franklin Clinton from Grand Theft Auto V. This surprise visit sent waves of excitement through the livestream. His recent livestream saw an unexpected appearance from GTA 5’s Franklin Voice actor. | Image Credit: Kai Cenat’s Twitch The moment turned into a monumental one later when the two decided to visit none other than the iconic Grove Street in Los Santos in real life. These unexpected encounters felt like a potential sign of something much ******* on the horizon. With GTA 6 still shrouded in mystery and the gaming community eagerly waiting for its next big reveal, Rockstar could use Twitch’s biggest influencer to introduce the second trailer for the game. Kai Cenat Meets Franklin’s Voice Actor During Mafiathon 2 The developer has the opportunity to leverage the popularity of Cenat to promote the game. | Image Credit: Rockstar Games In a surprising twist during his recent Mafiathon 2, Kai Cenat was visited by none other than the voice actor of Franklin, one of the main protagonists in GTA 5. The voice actor was there to drop off some Rockstar Games merch. However, what happened next left fans even more shocked. The two of them visited the infamous Grove Street, the heart of GTA: San Andreas, in real life. For longtime fans of the GTA franchise, Grove Street holds significant meaning. The place is synonymous with San Andreas’ protagonist CJ and the epic gang culture of the game. It’s an iconic place, and just the mention of it is enough to ignite nostalgia among fans. So when both of them visited the street, the online community went into a frenzy. Kai Cenat went to Grove Street with Franklin from GTA 5. pic.twitter.com/QuWmSp231w — DramaAlert (@DramaAlert) November 21, 2024 Grove street — Lyrical~Lines (@Williamsmeek3) November 21, 2024 Grove Street…. Home — JoShmo (@JoShmo3000) November 21, 2024 Bro doing side quests in irl — Tyler (@tyler9360) November 21, 2024 However, this unexpected meeting and visit to the iconic street also sparked various rumors and theories in the community about the potential connection to GTA 6. Players have been discussing questions like could Rockstar Games be setting the stage for a major announcement, such as the release of the long-awaited second GTA 6 trailer. Given Cenat’s massive presence in the gaming community, there is a possibility that Rockstar could use him as a catalyst to announce the next chapter in GTA 6 marketing. Cenat’s fanbase is very diverse, making him the ideal influencer to help boost the appeal of the announcement of a second trailer. Could Rockstar Leverage Cenat for the GTA 6 Reveal? Cenat has proven that his livestream has great appeal and is a way to promote things. | Image credit: Rockstar Games GTA 6 is arguably the most anticipated title in gaming history. Ever since Rockstar dropped the first trailer back in 2023, players have been excited about the game and want to learn more details. However, after the first trailer, there is no new official information about the game from the studio, sparking various speculations about potential delays. Various interviews and different sources confirmed that the game is still on track and will be launched in Spring 2025. Recently, there were rumors that the second trailer for the game would drop very soon but it didn’t. With Franklin’s voice actor visiting Cenat and the huge reaction from the community, Rockstar has a chance to introduce GTA 6‘s second trailer through him. This is not the first time that Cenat’s influence has been recognized by a major brand. A few weeks ago, McDonald‘s used Cenat’s popularity to help launch their new Chicken Big Mac, capitalizing on his widespread appeal and cross-cultural influence. It’s not far-fetched that Rockstar could do the same. In the end, all eyes are on Rockstar to see if it will try to capitalize on the growing momentum and interest that Kai Cenat continues to generate to catapult its much-anticipated title to new heights. Source link #Kai #Cenat #Franklin #Voice #Actor #Visiting #Grove #Street #IRL #GTA #Easter #Egg #Waiting Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Hurry! The 3-in-1 Ninja Luxe Café coffee machine is back in stock, but probably not for long Hurry! The 3-in-1 Ninja Luxe Café coffee machine is back in stock, but probably not for long The Ninja Luxe Café coffee maker is back in stock at Ninja’s online store Stock sold out fast after its launch earlier this year The machine can prepare espresso, filter, and cold brew coffee A few months ago, Ninja launched the Luxe Café: a feature-packed three-in-one coffee machine that can prepare espresso, cold-brew, and filter coffee, and looks great while doing it. It proved enormously popular and quickly sold out, but now it’s back in stock at Ninja’s online store. You’ll need to be speedy though – the company has warned that it’s likely to sell out again soon. We were lucky enough to get our hands on the Ninja Luxe Café when it debuted in the US in August, and we were very impressed. Bean-to-cup coffee machines never come cheap, and at £549.99 this certainly isn’t cheap, but it does give you an awful lot of features for your money, and our reviewer Danielle Abraham reported that it delivered consistently tasty results. It’s not just for experienced baristas, either. Danielle explained that it “manages to take much of the guesswork out of perfecting espresso and coffee drinks thanks to grind size suggestions, a weight-based dosage system, and an automatic milk frother, making it ideal for beginners.” See our full Ninja Luxe Café review for more details. Today’s best Ninja Luxe Café deal The only downside is that the Ninja Luxe Café isn’t included in any promotions, and you’re not going to see it in this year’s ****** Friday sales either. Don’t worry if your budget won’t stretch that far, though. I’m rounding up all this year’s best ****** Friday espresso machine deals from big brands including Ninja, De’Longhi, Philips, and Smeg so you can find a great coffee maker at a price that won’t keep you awake at night (unlike all that caffeine). If you don’t want the hassle of handling coffee beans and would prefer to stick with pods, I’ve also compiled a list of the hottest and freshest ****** Friday Nespresso deals, which I’m keeping updated with the latest offers on coffee machines and capsules. You might also like Sign up to be the first to know about unmissable ****** Friday deals on top tech, plus get all your favorite TechRadar content. Source link #Hurry #3in1 #Ninja #Luxe #Café #coffee #machine #stock #long Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Press briefing on next week’s plenary session | News Press briefing on next week’s plenary session | News When: Friday 22 November at 11.00 Where: Anna Politkovskaya press room in Brussels and via Interactio Key topics next week include: Election of the 2024-2029 ********* Commission, preceded by a debate with Ursula von der Leyen on its programme Debate and vote on the 2025 EU budget Debate and vote on support for Ukraine and Russia’s military cooperation with North Korea Debate on the escalating ********* and the humanitarian crisis in the Middle East Vote on Georgia’s democratic crisis after the elections and alleged electoral ****** Debate on the outcome of the COP29 climate talks Debate on the results of G20 Summit Debate and vote on protecting EU citizens from tobacco smoke exposure International Day for the Elimination of ********* against Women Interpretation of the press briefing will be available in English and French. Journalists wishing to actively participate and ask questions, please connect via Interactio using this link: You can follow it live from 11.00 on Friday in Parliament’s Anna Politkovskaya press room room or via Parliament’s webstreaming and EbS. Information for the media – Use Interactio to ask questions Interactio is only supported on iPad (with the Safari browser) and Mac/Windows (with the Google Chrome browser). When connecting, enter your name and the media you are representing in the first name / last name fields. For better sound quality, use headphones and a microphone. Interpretation is only possible for interventions with video. Journalists who have never used Interactio before are asked to connect 30 minutes before the start of the press conference to perform a connection test. IT assistance can be provided if necessary. When connected, open the chat window (upper right corner) to be able to see the service messages. For more details, check the connection guidelines and recommendations for remote speakers. Source link #Press #briefing #weeks #plenary #session #News Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Stock market today: Live updates Stock market today: Live updates Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on Oct. 8, 2024. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images Stocks seesawed in early trading Thursday as Nvidia gyrated following the release of its latest quarterly results. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 95 points, or 0.2%. The S&P 500 dipped 0.2%, and the Nasdaq Composite pulled back 0.9%. Nvidia reported better-than-expected third-quarter results and issued strong guidance Wednesday after the bell. But shares of the AI-chip juggernaut, up more than 190% this year, slipped about 1%. Some traders cited the chipmaker’s slowing revenue growth from previous quarters as cause for concern — or that the chipmaker didn’t exceed the most optimistic estimate in its forecast for the next quarter. The stock briefly punched into the green after slipping in the premarket as investors bought the dip, and most Wall Street analysts gave bullish reports on the earnings and raised their price targets. However, that gain was short-lived and the stock was last about flat. “Any weakness will likely be bought for investors but traders who require beats and raises every quarter could lighten their exposure if no big beats happen for a few quarters,” Eric Clark, portfolio manager of the Rational Dynamic Brands Fund, said about Nvidia. “When growth & momentum investors leave a stock, they generally leave skid marks.” Stock Chart IconStock chart icon Nvidia 1-day Market sentiment also got a boost from the crypto market. Bitcoin crossed the $98,000 level for the first time late Wednesday as investors maintained their hopes that a second Donald Trump presidency will bring in supportive regulation for the industry. It was last trading around $97,451. In other news, Snowflake popped nearly 30% after topping Wall Street’s estimates. Source link #Stock #market #today #Live #updates Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

S.T.A.L.K.E.R 2 Heart of Chornobyl Review – DualShockers S.T.A.L.K.E.R 2 Heart of Chornobyl Review – DualShockers DualShockers Writes “If you want to know if this modern Stalker entry captures the essence of the past titles, then check out our S.T.A.L.K.E.R 2 Heart of Chornobyl Review” Source link #S.T.A.L.K.E.R #Heart #Chornobyl #Review #DualShockers Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Lake of Darkness review: This bold, experimental slice of deep-space sci-fi is just brilliant Lake of Darkness review: This bold, experimental slice of deep-space sci-fi is just brilliant Something evil may be lurking in a ****** ***** in Adam Roberts’s new novel Liuzishan/Getty Images Lake of Darkness Adam Roberts (Gollancz) I WAS recently asked for my definition of “hard science fiction” and I burbled something along the lines of “it has to have a lot of science in it, and also spaceships”. I’m not sure the spaceships bit is right. But if, for the sake of this article, my terrible definition is the one in play, then Lake of Darkness by Adam Roberts hits the mark 100 per cent. In this case, the spaceships are two deep-space… Source link #Lake #Darkness #review #bold #experimental #slice #deepspace #scifi #brilliant Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Nokia lands five-year extension on Microsoft Azure datacentre networking deal Nokia lands five-year extension on Microsoft Azure datacentre networking deal Nokia has secured a five-year extension of its long-standing agreement to supply routers and switches to Microsoft Azure datacentres worldwide. The contract will see the Finnish networking company roll out its open source SONiC-based datacentre switches to new and existing Microsoft Azure datacentres. This is in support of the public cloud giant’s push to upgrade all its facilities from 100GE to 400GE connectivity capabilities so that it can future-proof its datacentres so they are equipped to cope with increasing amounts of data traffic in the years to come. Nokia will also, from February 2025, start deploying the Nokia 7250 IXR-10e routes throughout Azure datacentres to enable large-scale interconnectivity. As well as contributing to an uptick in data transfer speeds, the contract will help to improve the scalability and reliability of Azure datacentres, Nokia claimed. This is important because Microsoft has ambitious plans to grow its datacentre footprint over the coming years, as it rushes to meet the growing demand for artificial intelligence (AI) technologies from its customer base. “The partnership will [also] grow Nokia’s global footprint to over 30 countries and strengthen its role as a strategic supplier for Microsoft’s worldwide cloud infrastructure,” the company said, in a statement. Vach Kompella, senior vice-president and general manager of the IP networks business at Nokia, said the company is looking forward to progressing its relationship with Microsoft into a new phase, adding: “We are pleased to move to the next phase of our relationship with Microsoft by expanding the agreement’s product scope, geographical reach and time commitment to five years. “As a result of this new deal, Nokia will further increase the scalability and reliability of Microsoft Azure datacenters around the world. This win affirms Nokia’s commitment to being a strategic supplier for tier-one hyperscaler companies, and highlights that our multi-year strategic investments and approach have put us on the right trajectory.” David Maltz, technical fellow and corporate vice-president at Microsoft Azure Networking, said the new deal will expand on the work the two firms have collaborated on together over the past six years, which has focused on developing routers running SONiC to sustainably accelerate the expansion of its datacentres. “As leaders in the advancement of cloud compute, we are continuously expanding our global footprint to support the massive growth in compute workloads. Over the past six years, we have worked with Nokia’s engineers to develop their routers running SONiC to rapidly advance our expansion at the quality our customers demand,” added Maltz. News of the deal follows on from an admission in Nokia’s most recent financial results that it is gunning for growth by targeting the datacentre market with its networking kit, with the company’s CEO Pekka Lundmark stating there exists “significant” growth opportunities in both the hyperscale and smaller ends of the market for Nokia. Source link #Nokia #lands #fiveyear #extension #Microsoft #Azure #datacentre #networking #deal Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Goldman’s hedge fund stock list is up 30% in 2024. Here’s what’s in it Goldman’s hedge fund stock list is up 30% in 2024. Here’s what’s in it Goldman Sachs’ list of top-performing longs in hedge funds has seen outsized gains in 2024, a sign that moves made by these firms have paid off this year. The bank’s so-called very important positions, or “VIP,” list has climbed about 30% year to date. That means it has outperformed both the S & P 500, which is up 24% in 2024, and the overall group of hedge funds tracked by Goldman, which has risen about 14%. Goldman strategist Ben Snider noted that hedge funds shifted somewhat to cyclical industrials from defensives in the third quarter, allowing them to benefit from the postelection rally. Notably, financial exposure grew to an overweight level not seen in at least 15 years, while these firms trimmed back on health care, consumer staples and real estate. Snider also pointed out that the firms by and large bought into two places: China and bitcoin. He found about one out of every four funds held at least one China ADR, the highest share since 2012. The funds also added exposure to the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) , bringing total exchange-traded fund holdings within long portfolios to the highest level since 2012. Goldman has a running list of its very important stock picks within hedge fund long holdings. Snider said these are the “stocks that matter most.” To find these names, Goldman looks at the positions that appear most among the top 10 largest positions within portfolios. The firm only looks at funds with between 10 and 200 distinct equity positions to avoid including quantitative funds or those meant to track private equity investments. Here are 15 names that made the list: Netflix made the grade. The streaming giant hit a 52-week high on Wednesday after Pivotal Research raised its price target to $1,100, a new high on Wall Street . Pivotal’s call comes after the media giant broke records as it streamed a boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul . Shares have jumped more than 81% in 2024. While most analysts surveyed by LSEG have a buy or strong buy rating on Netflix, consensus price targets suggest the stock may pull back by about 12%. NFLX APP YTD mountain Netflix vs. AppLovin, year to date AppLovin also made news on Wall Street this week after Piper Sandler said shares have more room to advance — even after its monster surge of more than 700% year to date. “APP’s impressive revenue growth has occurred despite a challenged overall market,” analyst James Callahan wrote to clients. “Today, volumes are driving the majority of revenue growth vs pricing which we view to be positive as APP takes volume share and can ultimately grow pricing as the auction normalizes.” AppLovin is new to the list. However, most analysts surveyed by LSEG rate the stock a buy or strong buy, consensus price targets suggests shares may drop more than 23%. Eli Lilly was also included in the group. Shares have fallen more than 9% in November as President-elect Donald Trump picked vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services . Still, the stock is higher by more than 29% in 2024. Despite those concerns, the majority of analysts polled by LSEG have a buy or strong buy rating on Eli Lilly. The average price target suggests shares can climb another 32.5%. Source link #Goldmans #hedge #fund #stock #list #Heres #whats Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

As Canada Post strike continues, 85K passports are stuck in the mail – National As Canada Post strike continues, 85K passports are stuck in the mail – National Tens of thousands of passports are stuck waiting to be mailed as a nationwide Canada Post strike continues. Employment and Social Development Canada told Global News that as of Tuesday, approximately 85,000 passports that were printed and ready to be mailed are being held by Service Canada. “In anticipation of a potential labour disruption, Service Canada put a temporary hold on mailing out passport packages after November 8, 2024,” Maja Stefanovska, an ESDC spokesperson, said. “By holding residential mail several days in advance of a work stoppage, Service Canada has reduced the risk of having any passports held in Canada Post distribution centres.” Passports will be mailed out once the strike ends and regular mail service resumes. More than 55,000 Canada Post workers went on strike Friday, halting mail and parcel services across the country. Some post offices have also been shuttered amid the job action. Story continues below advertisement 3:04 Concerns raised over Canada Post strike impact The Crown corporation and the ********* Union of Postal Workers are holding talks this week with a special mediator, appointed by the federal government. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. A Canada Post spokesperson told The ********* Press on Tuesday that the two sides were able to make “some progress” on smaller issues, but “there’s still a lot of ground to cover.” The union is calling for a cumulative wage hike of 24 per cent over four years, while Canada Post has offered an 11.5 per cent increase. Other sticking points include job security, benefits and contract work for parcel delivery on weekends. The postal strike, now its seventh day, is negatively impacting small businesses, charities and remote communities, Canada Post says. 1:47 Sticking points remain on Day 4 of Canada Post strike Trending Now ***** cyclone slams B.C.: Highways closed, thousands without power, trees down Ottawa looking to give GST relief on some items before Christmas Service Canada has warned that mail correspondence from some programs and services may be impacted due to the Canada Post strike. This includes the passport program, employment insurance benefits, apprenticeship grants and social insurance numbers sent via mail. Story continues below advertisement “Canadians who have applied for a new passport and chose to get it by mail will have it sent to them as soon as mail service resumes,” Service Canada says on its website Those who are in urgent need of their passport can contact the Passport Program at 1-800-567-6868 or visit a Service Canada centre and request to have their passport transferred to a location that offers pickup service. “Canadians who will be travelling in the next 6 weeks should apply for their passport as early as possible at a Service Canada point of service that offers 10-business day service to avoid any delays by mail,” Service Canada says. Anyone travelling after more than six weeks can submit their application by courier or in person at a Service Canada location offering 20 business-day service. “If a client mailed their passport application just prior to the start of the Canada Post labour dispute, it’s possible that Service Canada has not received the application,” ESDC’s Stefanovska said. “In these cases, we will not be able to process the application until mail service resumes.” — with files from The ********* Press More on Canada More videos &copy 2024 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc. Source link #Canada #Post #strike #continues #85K #passports #stuck #mail #National Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Home sales surged in October before mortgage rates jumped Home sales surged in October before mortgage rates jumped A home with a “Sold” sign from a real estate company in North Patchogue, New York. Steve Pfost | Newsday | Getty Images A sharp drop in mortgage rates brought homebuyers off the fence in October after a slow summer. Sales of previously owned homes last month rose 3.4% from September to a seasonally adjusted, annualized rate of 3.96 million units, according to the National Association of Realtors. Sales were 2.9% higher than October of last year, marking the first annual increase in over three years. This count is based on signed contracts, meaning most of the deals were made in August and September. During that time, the average rate on the popular 30-year fixed mortgage was falling. It started August around 6.6% and fell to a low of 6.11% by mid-September, according to Mortgage News Daily. “The worst of the downturn in home sales could be over, with increasing inventory leading to more transactions,” said Lawrence Yun, NAR’s chief economist, in a release. “Additional job gains and continued economic growth appear assured, resulting in growing housing demand. However, for most first-time homebuyers, mortgage financing is critically important. While mortgage rates remain elevated, they are expected to stabilize.” There were 1.37 million units for ***** at the end of October, an increase of 19.1% from October 2023. That puts inventory at a 4.2-month supply at the current sales pace. It is still on the leaner side, as a 6-month supply is considered balanced between buyer and seller. Tight supply continues to put upward pressure on prices. The median price of an existing home sold in October was $407,200, an increase of 4% from the year before. By price category, the higher end of the market is seeing more activity than the lower end. “We still need another 30% in inventory just to get us back to the pre-Covid conditions,” Yun said. The share of all-cash buyers pulled back to 27%, down from 29% in October 2023. That is still high historically, but lower mortgage rates likely caused that share to drop. First-time buyers made up 27% of sales, down from 28% the year before and still historically low. They usually make up 40% of sales. Mortgage rates are much higher now, at 7.05% on the 30-year fixed. A new report from Redfin, however, showed a recent surge in the number of potential buyers contacting its agents, particularly after the election. Its so-called demand index rose 17% year-over-year during a one-week ******* in mid-November to the highest level since August 2023. “The burst of buyers and sellers jumping into the market is the result of pent-up demand from people who were waiting for the election to pass, and for the Fed to cut interest rates a second time,” said Chen Zhao, Redfin’s economic research lead. “Now we’re keeping a close eye on whether this is a short post-election *****, or if it translates into a steady improvement in pending sales,” Source link #Home #sales #surged #October #mortgage #rates #jumped Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Crown of Bones is Century Games’ newest release, now in soft launch Crown of Bones is Century Games’ newest release, now in soft launch Century Games, the developer behind Whiteout Survival, has just soft-launched a new strategy game Called Crown of Bones, it sees you step into the shoes (toe bones?) of a skeleton king Lead your army of skeletal minions, upgrade them and duke it out with mortals With the success of Whiteout Survival, it’s little surprise that Century Games is continuing to branch out. But you may not have spotted their latest release, Crown of Bones, which has quietly slipped into soft launch in a number of regions, including the US and Europe. As for what it’s about? Well, that’s another story entirely. Going off of what info is available, Crown of Bones is a very casual-focused strategy title that sees you taking on the role of a Skeleton King leading an army of equally thin-looking warriors. As you journey through the land duking it out with enemies you’ll slowly upgrade your skeletal horde and experience a variety of environments, from temperate farmland to arid deserts. Like Century Games’ Whiteout Survival, this is very much on the family-friendly side of things, as they’re eager to point out, with cutesy and inoffensive graphics. There’s a big focus on upgrades, collectibles and the constant increase of challenges and levels, allowing you to even pit yourself against friends and strangers on the leaderboards. Zandri Dust anyone? There’s not too much to say about Crown of Bones at the moment, apart from the fact that if Whiteout Survival is anything to go by I wouldn’t be surprised if it takes significant inspiration from other strategy releases. At the same time, I can hardly blame them for that, as the casual-focused take on cold survival that emulated Frostpunk in their previous release proved to be a major success for the developer. As we see more of Crown of Bones, however, I think I’ll get more of a sense of where this new release sits. After all, Whiteout Survival proved to be a major hit, so maybe Crown of Bones is going to be their new flagship? Either way, once you’ve had a chance to try it, if you’re hankering for more to play why not check out the latest entry in our regular feature of the top five new mobile games to try this week? Source link #Crown #Bones #Century #Games #newest #release #soft #launch Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Putting food waste in the bin felt wrong until I learned where it went Putting food waste in the bin felt wrong until I learned where it went Allerton Waste Recovery Park A.P.S. (***)/Alamy A few years ago, I spent an interesting if pungent day visiting two of Europe’s most advanced waste processing facilities, a state-of-the-art rubbish dump near Espoo in Finland and a power station in nearby Vantaa. Together, they are playing a pivotal role in greater Helsinki’s push towards a circular economy, ensuring that every scrap of the city’s municipal waste is either recycled or turned into energy or heat, so nothing is sent to landfill. I remember thinking, “How brilliant, I wish we could do that”. It turns out we in the *** can,… Source link #Putting #food #waste #bin #felt #wrong #learned Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Walmart Stock Soars After Q3, Uptrend Shows No Signs of Slowing Walmart Stock Soars After Q3, Uptrend Shows No Signs of Slowing Walmart outperformed in Q3 and raised guidance for the year: the outlook for Q4 is likely cautious. Resilient consumer spending drove strength in all segments and categories, suggesting the holiday quarter will be merry and bright. Analysts’ trends point to a $100 price tag for Walmart, which may be reached before the end of the year. Walmart’s (NYSE:) Q3 and guidance for Q4 revealed that the tailwinds driving its business remain strong and steady, driving outperformance and another increase to the outlook. The news sent shares to a new all-time high, ******* a strong technical signal that suggests this market will continue to trend higher. It is a strong signal because the stock is already in an uptrend; it is showing support at a high price point with rising volume, and the stochastic and MACD indicators show a healthy market with room to move higher. The post-release move created a gap driven by fundamental qualities, not hype, and new highs are likely. Walmart Results Point to a Merry Holiday Season for Retailers Walmart had a strong quarter. The company grew revenue by 5.5% to outpace MarketBeat’s reported consensus by nearly 200 basis points. The strength was driven by growth in all segments and product categories, with Walmart U.S. up 5%, Sams up 7.2% ex-fuel, and International up 8%. eCommerce, ads, volume, and membership revenue underpinned the growth and are expected to remain solid moving forward. eCommerce is up 27%, ads revenue 28%, and volume is up by a low single-digit amount in all segments. Membership revenue at Sam’s Club, an indicator of future sales growth, rose 15%. Margin news is also good. The company widened its ****** margin incrementally and reduced costs to drive leverage gains on the bottom line. The company’s operating income rose nearly 9%, free cash flow by 45%, and adjusted earnings by 13.7%. The adjusted earnings also outpaced the consensus figure, outpacing the top-line strength by 800 basis points, leaving the balance sheet and capital return in fortress condition. The guidance is bullish but may also be cautious because it is the third increase this year. The company increased its revenue, margin, and earnings forecast, expecting all to be above the consensus. Comments about the consumer include resilience, stability, and steady, which all suggest sustained consumer momentum through the end of the year and holiday spending growth above the low-single-digit consensus figure—good news for retailers. The critical detail is that this massive company continues to grow and produce free cash flow growth. The free cash flow is important because it helps to sustain the robust capital return outlook. Walmart pays dividends and buys back significant shares, reducing the count by 0.35% so far in fiscal 2025. It is also a dividend compounder, increasing its dividend distribution annually. Analysts’ Sentiment Strengthens the Tailwinds for WMT Stock Price The analysts’ sentiment trends in 2024 support the price action in Walmart stock. Since early 2024, the stock has garnered numerous price target increases, new coverage, and upgrades, lifting the consensus sentiment to Strong Buy from Moderate Buy and the price target by 45%. These trends are unlikely to end now that Q4 guidance is in. Analysts’ sentiment will be leading this stock to even higher highs. The freshest targets put Walmart stock near $100 or more than 10% above the critical support target, and the high end will likely rise over the next two quarters. The risk is that consumer trends will weaken in early 2025, but there is no sign of that in Walmart’s results or the economic data. The likely scenario is that consumer health will remain solid through President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration and into the spring. After that, economic tailwinds are expected to form due to falling interest rates and a relaxed tax and regulatory environment that will benefit Walmart and other retailers. In this scenario, Walmart can sustain its growth, the analysts’ upgrade cycle, and the uptrend in its stock price through the end of 2025 and perhaps longer. Original Post Source link #Walmart #Stock #Soars #Uptrend #Shows #Signs #Slowing Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Teen who attacked gurdwara given hospital order Teen who attacked gurdwara given hospital order A teenager who launched an ******* at a gurdwara in Kent has been detained in hospital. The 17-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was held by police after the disturbance inside the Sri Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara in Gravesend on 11 July. Two women were also assaulted outside the building and police recovered a bladed *******. The boy was handed a hospital order at his sentencing at Westminster Magistrates Court. Nobody was seriously injured during the *******, Kent Police previously said. Officers also said the incident was “not terrorism-related”, but was being treated as “religiously aggravated”. At a previous hearing on 5 November, the teenager was found to have committed seven charges of affray, actual bodily harm, threatening a person with a blade, two counts of threats to ***** and two counts of possession of a blade without the mental element of the offences. Source link #Teen #attacked #gurdwara #hospital #order Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]