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Erie County restaurant inspections for Oct. 31-Nov. 6, 2024 Erie County restaurant inspections for Oct. 31-Nov. 6, 2024 At least once a year, Erie County Department of Health officials inspect all restaurants and stores that sell unpackaged food. Here is a list of violations recorded Oct. 31 through Thursday. 3 critical violations Amigo Taqueria & Botanas, 5630 Peach St. (An employee’s beverage container was observed in a food preparation area; Sanitizer was not registering any concentration; Ready-to-eat food prepared in the food facility and held for more than 24 hours is not being date-marked.) Also one noncritical violation. Monday Papa John’s, 1713 E. 38th St. (Container full of pepperoni slices was discarded that was dated 10/31/2024; Containers of meats and vegetable container found without labeled to making sure it is within seven days usage; too much sanitizer being used in bowl sink.) Tuesday 2 critical violations Vertical Jump Park, 2088 Interchange Road, Millcreek Township. (Spray bottles found without labels; food safety manager certification must be obtained by a person in charge.) Also one noncritical violation. Tuesday 1 critical violation Sportsman’s Athletic Club, 2727 W. Eighth St., Millcreek Township. (Several items dated as far back as Oct. 15. Items discarded.) Wednesday Seneca High School Outdoor Concession Stand, 10770 Wattsburg Road, Greene Township. (Working containers were not marked with the common name of the chemical or nonfood agent.) Nov. 1 Little Caesars, 1332 E. Grandview Blvd. (Food facility does not employee a certified employee as required.) Nov. 1 1 noncritical violation Tinseltown Mama Rugi’s, 1910 Rotunda Drive, Summit Township. Wednesday Previous violations corrected Tim Hortons, 815 E. 38th St. Tuesday Aunt Annies/Cinnabon, 345 Millcreek Mall, Millcreek Township. Oct. 31 This article originally appeared on Erie Times-News: Erie County, PA restaurant inspections for Oct. 31-Nov. 6, 2024 Source link #Erie #County #restaurant #inspections #Oct #31Nov Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump wins Arizona, flipping a swing state Biden won in 2020 Trump wins Arizona, flipping a swing state Biden won in 2020 US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris in Aston, Pennsylvania, on October 23, 2024 and US President Donald Trump in Tucson, Arizona on October 19, 2020. Charly Triballeau | Mandel Ngan | AFP | Getty Images President-elect Donald Trump has won Arizona, NBC News projects, putting its 11 electoral votes in his column after he narrowly lost the state to President Joe Biden in 2020. Trump’s projected victory over Vice President Kamala Harris comes after years of a shifting political landscape in the Sun Belt state, following Trump’s victory over Hillary Clinton by 4 points in 2016. Since then, the once firmly GOP-controlled state has put into office a Democratic governor, two Democratic senators and other statewide elected officials. A fast-growing Latino population and a revolt against Trump among some old-line Republicans put the once-red state into battleground territory. And Biden’s 2020 win in Arizona was just the second time in 28 years that Arizona’s electoral votes went to the Democratic presidential nominee. Still, many of those Democratic victories have been by the slimmest of margins. Arizona was the second-closest state in the country in the 2020 presidential race, with Biden beating Trump by just 0.3 percentage points (10,457 votes). The state then became an epicenter of Trump’s post-election spread of unfounded *********** theories about the election being stolen from him, with state Republicans eagerly embracing the claims — and some of those Republicans failing statewide in the 2022 midterm elections. Yet in the 2024 presidential race, polling over the past several months had given Trump a slight edge against Harris in Arizona, though typically still within the margin of error. But while Trump’s campaign, for the most part, was largely outspent and out-organized in Arizona by the Harris campaign, Republicans did see a voter registration surge heading into the presidential election year. And the state was a good fit for the two issues at the center of Trump’s campaign: the economy and immigration. This summer, Arizona saw some of the highest gas prices in the nation, and both Harris and Trump made visits to the Arizona-Mexico border during visits to the state. Still, Arizona was among the battlegrounds Trump visited least, being geographically separated from most of the rest of the battlefield states. Source link #Trump #wins #Arizona #flipping #swing #state #Biden #won Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Liverpool 2-0 Aston Villa: Victory gives Reds early title control Liverpool 2-0 Aston Villa: Victory gives Reds early title control Liverpool have taken early control of the Premier League title race, but Alexis Mac Allister says he didn’t think they would be contenders at the start of the season. Arne Slot’s side beat Aston Villa 2-0 at Anfield after reigning champions Manchester City had earlier slipped up 2-1 at Brighton. The results gave Liverpool a five-point lead at the top over Pep Guardiola’s men, who have now lost four successive games. “If we are top of the league by five points then it means something,” said Mac Allister. “But we have to go step by step. If you asked me before the season started I would not say we were candidates, but now it looks like [we are].” Records have tumbled under Slot, who replaced Jurgen Klopp in the summer, as his excellent start at Anfield continued with a ninth Premier League win in 11 games and 15 from 17 overall. But the Dutch boss was wisely managing expectations as he added: “We are really happy that most of our players have stayed fit through this tough run. “If I look at the games that are ahead, they are tough. It will be a tough season in general. Margins are small, we have a margin but it is small. “There are many challenges to come for us.” Source link #Liverpool #Aston #Villa #Victory #Reds #early #title #control Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

'No stopping' rail loop as state strikes $1.7b deal 'No stopping' rail loop as state strikes $1.7b deal A $1.7 billion deal has been struck to tunnel 10 kilometres of Melbourne’s controversial Suburban Rail Loop, raising the ire of the state opposition. Source link #039No #stopping039 #rail #loop #state #strikes #1.7b #deal Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Steve Kerr sees shades of early Warriors in Kenny Atkinson’s Cavs Steve Kerr sees shades of early Warriors in Kenny Atkinson’s Cavs CLEVELAND — If there is anyone qualified to speak on what the Cleveland Cavaliers are doing to the rest of the league this season, it’s Steve Kerr and Draymond Green. The Golden State Warriors started winning championships after Kerr inherited a really good roster and made it great. The frenetic pace, the extra pass, the relentless onslaught of 3-pointers; the luxury of multiple playmakers who can dribble, pass and ******; the nightly chokehold defensively… If there was a group of pioneers who forged a new way to play in this pace-and-space era, it was Kerr and the Warriors driving the wagons and settling the land. Now, it’s the Cavaliers and their new coach putting the rest of the NBA on notice similar to how the Warriors did it a decade ago. Cleveland tied a franchise record with 83 points in the first half Friday and set a team record with a 41-point halftime lead in what became a 136-117 victory. The Cavs aren’t just beating teams this season; they’re destroying them. They’re the only team ********* better than 50 percent overall and lead the league in 3-point percentage. They’re second in made 3s, have the second-best point differential and at 10-0 and remain the last unbeaten with the league’s best start to a season since these Warriors went 24-0 to begin 2015-16. And they’re doing it with two defensive giants in Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen. At some point, it isn’t just a hot start or good *********. There comes a time when a streak transitions from a fluke to the fabric of the franchise. That’s where the Cavaliers are today. “I feel like they just beat us with what we’ve beaten teams with for years,” Green said. “Just the ball movement, guys flying around. They’re so intentional about the extra pass. That’s a staple for us. The drive, kick, swing is what we’ve preached for years, and they diced us up with it.” GO DEEPER Harper: Cleveland Cavaliers are 10-0. Are they for real? It’s high praise coming from someone who won four championships playing this way, from someone who recognizes how Kenny Atkinson is deploying Mobley exactly how Green has played in the Warriors’ system for years. That experience with Green and the Warriors is part of what made Atkinson so appealing for the job in Cleveland. Mobley plays from the pocket now similar to how Green does with the Warriors. He is a hub on offense, with one huge difference. “He’s 7 feet,” Green said. Mobley’s length on the wing adds a dimension to the Cavs that not even Green and the Warriors enjoyed during their dynasty. Mobley’s evolution into a wing is solving the issue of playing him alongside Jarrett Allen as two non-********* bigs clogging the floor. Atkinson’s arrival has helped transform Mobley, which in turn has evolved the Cavs from a plucky playoff contender to a menacing championship force. “Clearly one of the best teams in the league,” Kerr said. The entire roster is back from last year. The only real change was to Atkinson and the coaching staff. It’s easy to draw the comparison between what Kerr did for the Warriors when he arrived in 2014 and how Atkinson has transformed the Cavaliers this season after spending three years as an assistant on Kerr’s staff. “This was a great job to get, just like mine was 10 years ago,” Kerr said. “Now, you’re just tweaking things and seeing where you can get better on the margins rather than trying to grow something organically. It’s a perfect spot, and Kenny has taken advantage.” Kerr’s greatness extends beyond past his players. He made Mike Brown a better coach for the Sacramento Kings because of his time immersed in the Warriors’ culture. Now, it seems to have had a similar effect on Atkinson in Cleveland during his second stint as a head coach. Part of Kerr’s greatness is his ability to communicate with everyone on the roster, his deftness at handling stars and the ease with which he involves everyone on his coaching staff and makes the culture so inclusive. “Steve has an incredible gift to understand the temperature of the team,” Atkinson said. It’s no secret Atkinson struggled dealing with moody stars in Brooklyn, which is part of the reason he was fired despite overachieving with a Nets roster that wasn’t very good his first few years. In Cleveland, he arrived with Donovan Mitchell’s blessing and a pre-existing relationship with guys like Jarrett Allen and Caris LeVert from their days together with the Nets. The trust was instant, the results obvious. He has installed more motion on offense to create better looks. The Cavs started setting screens near midcourt Friday to loosen the Warriors’ excellent defense and create easy lobs at the basket. The Cavs have shifted from a team heavily reliant on pick-and-rolls to a team that can damage opponents from all corners. They scored 136 points on a night Mitchell, their best player, shot 4 of 13 and scored only 12 points. The offense is so versatile they didn’t even need him. “A lot easier to guard last year,” Green said. “A lot tougher to guard this year.” Where all of this goes ******** to be seen. Both the Cavs and Warriors look much different than the teams that staged four consecutive Finals series. Green and Steph Curry still remain as the pillars of the Warriors, but the Cavs have been completely torn down and rebuilt since their last Finals appearance in 2018. They are young, athletic, excellent defensively, and they can now score with any team in the league. Among all of the impressive milestones set with this start, the Cavaliers have already surpassed 130 points five times this season. It matches the franchise record. They did it in 10 games. (Top photo of Kenny Atkinson and Steph Curry: Jason Miller/Getty Images ) Source link #Steve #Kerr #sees #shades #early #Warriors #Kenny #Atkinsons #Cavs Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

10 arrested in Tampa after investigators bust large ‘street takeover’ 10 arrested in Tampa after investigators bust large ‘street takeover’ TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Multiple people were arrested late Friday night and into Saturday morning after investigators said they learned of a large street takeover planned in Tampa. Members of the Florida Highway Patrol and Tampa Police Department responded to several locations where individuals were reportedly going to race and perform “dangerous” stunts. Polk deputy fatally shoots man using hammer to ******* wife: PCSO Those locations included the intersection of Busch Boulevard and Florida Avenue, as well as Fletcher Avenue and Bruce B. Downs Boulevard, and a section of Temple Terrace Highway near Winn Dixie. By the time law enforcement arrived, the FHP said there were already large groups of people and vehicles mingling in each area. Officers were able to prevent the events from taking place at both the Temple Terrace and Busch Boulevard locations, officials said. However, the activities had already begun at the intersection of Fletcher Avenue and Bruce B. Downs Boulevard. Troopers engaged in several short pursuits at the third location, resulting in 10 arrests. According to FHP, four drivers were charged with felonies, and six passengers were charged with street racing and takeover. Police also impounded four vehicles with 30-day holds and recovered two firearms. “The success of this operation, which prevented those in the community from being placed in dangerous situations while on Florida roads, was due to information that was intercepted by law enforcement before the event took place,” the FHP said in a statement Saturday afternoon. Anyone who encounters street racing, stunt driving or a roadway takeover while they are on the road is asked to safely pull over and report it by calling *FHP or 911. Those with information regarding an upcoming event can email *****@*****.tld to alert authorities. Tipsters are asked to provide any corresponding screenshots or documentation. Copyright 2024 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WFLA. Source link #arrested #Tampa #investigators #bust #large #street #takeover Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Roger Goodell on rumors of 2025 NFL game in Berlin: ‘Believe them’ Roger Goodell on rumors of 2025 NFL game in Berlin: ‘Believe them’ As the New York Giants face the Carolina Panthers in Munich this weekend, local fans wonder if ********* football would ever kick off in the country’s capital after commissioner Roger Goodell said last November that Berlin has “a lot of interest” in hosting an NFL game. And Goodell answered, hinting at a game to be played in Berlin next season. “I usually say don’t believe rumors,” Goodell said at a fan event in Munich on Saturday. “In this case, I say believe them.” While it is a strong possibility, nothing is finalized for 2025, Goodell said. Two ******* cities previously hosted NFL games, with two games played in Frankfurt Stadium in 2023. The league’s inaugural game in Germany — a November 2022 meeting between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks at Allianz Arena in Munich — was a big success, generating 70.2 million euros for the City of Munich, per the NFL. This year, close to 70,000 fans will visit the sold-out Allianz Arena on Sunday. Goodell again said Saturday that the goal is to expand the international schedule even further past the eight games to be played abroad annually starting in 2025. Once the NFL reaches an 18-game schedule, Goodell wants to play 16 international games per season. The league increased the number of regular-season matchups from 14 to 16 in 1978 and capped it there until 2021, when it upped it to 17 games. Goodell has been vocal about expanding the schedule again as part of the league’s long-term plan. That large an increase in both domestic and international games could play out in “three to five years,” Goodell said Saturday. The 2024 International Schedule is set! @NFLBrasil | @NFLUKIRE | @NFLDeutschland : NFL Schedule Release — Tonight 8pm ET on NFLN/ESPN2 : Stream on #NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/HMwi7SLZ8h — NFL (@NFL) May 15, 2024 The NFL held five games overseas this season as part of its International Series, with the Giants-Panthers matchup serving as the intercontinental finale. The Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles opened up the abroad slate with the league’s first trip to Corinthians Arena in São Paulo in September. The Minnesota Vikings then beat the New York Jets at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the first of three London games in October. The Jacksonville Jaguars fell to the Chicago Bears at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium the following week before reigning victorious against the New England Patriots at Wembley Stadium on Oct. 20. The NFL has now played regular-season games at stadiums internationally for nearly two decades, since the Arizona Cardinals picked up a Week 4 win over the San Francisco 49ers in 2005 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. It has plans to play in a new city — at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid — next year. “A lot of teams want to go to Spain,” Goodell said Saturday. “The Dolphins are one that want to go there.” Required reading (Photo: Richard Heathcote / Getty Images) Source link #Roger #Goodell #rumors #NFL #game #Berlin Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Too much debt or value for money? Students divided over tuition fee rise Too much debt or value for money? Students divided over tuition fee rise Handout Isobel, 18, decided she “did not want the debt” from going to university Tuition fees are rising for undergraduate students at universities in England for the first time in eight years. Students from the *** will pay £9,535 per year in 2025-26, a rise of £285. The National Union of Students called it a “sticking plaster” for struggling universities, while Universities ***, which represents 140 institutions, said it was “the right thing to do”. The BBC has spoken to two friends from the heart of rural Devon, who met at Exeter College while studying for a T-level in business management and administration. They have since gone their separate ways, with one in his first year at uni and the other working nine-to-five. What does the hike in fees mean to them, and do they think university is value for money? Isobel, 18: ‘I’m even happier with my decision now’Handout Isobel is one of just two among her group of school-leaving friends not attending university Despite claiming she has “never really been academic”, Isobel says she assumed she would end up at university throughout her time at secondary school. It was only when she arrived at college that other opportunities became apparent. Instead of taking the traditional three A-levels, Isobel chose a T-level course which provided work experience alongside her studies. It did not take long for her to realise university was not for her, and Isobel did not attend any open days. Now embarking on a new job in a legal support role, she says she is “even happier with her decision” with university fees on the rise. “I didn’t want the debt,” she says. “By the time everyone else comes out of university, I’ll have some savings behind me, I’ll be embedded within a company, and hopefully will have gained some qualifications in my job.” The Student Loans Company says graduates in England currently leave university with average debts of £48,470. In 2023, loan terms were increased from 30 to 40 years and repayment threshold salaries were lowered, from £27,295 to £25,000, meaning more graduates will be repaying their loans, for longer. Isobel says she is one of just two people, among a group of 12 friends, who is not going to university. For now, many of her friends have taken gap years, but Isobel says she worries about “fomo [***** of missing out]” when they eventually leave for university, and are out partying on a Wednesday night. “By the time they graduate, I think I will feel a bit envious, too, that they’re getting these lovely certificates for all the hard work they’ve done – while I will have been working hard but won’t get a big celebratory day,” she says. Sam, 18: ‘I track my Monzo like a hawk’Fern Sherwood When not in lectures, Sam loves exploring his new home city of Bath University was always part of the plan for Sam, who wants to set up his own marketing agency, like his dad. Despite fees going up, Sam says he thinks his business degree at Bath Spa University has been “incredible” value for money so far, when he considers all the extras available to students. “At college, I can’t go to see the therapist we have on campus to have a chat, I can’t go into the library and use all these online resources, I’m not doing all these modules on subjects in the detail we are getting at uni,” he says. Sam is paying for his tuition – which in his first term includes 12 hours of contact time per week – with a student loan. The debate over whether some university courses provide value for money was a major topic during the last general election, after the previous ************* government said it would scrap some “rip-off” degrees. Previously, some students have complained that a lot of their contact time still ******** online, long after Covid. But Sam believes his course still represents good value, because each hour of lectures or seminars also comprises three hours of external study. He is also benefiting from the wider student experience. Speaking from his student halls, he says he has met “some of the kindest and loveliest people”, and is enjoying exploring a new city. But Sam says there is “always stress” about money, adding that he watches his bank account “like a hawk”. “I have friends who have had to ask their parents for money – and I’ve had to calm them down,” he says. “They think, ‘I’ve ******* as a ****, I’ve had to take more money off my parents – I’m not sustaining myself.’ It’s damaging to their mental health.” Responding to the government’s announcement on fees, one personal finance expert said parents of young children should start saving now for their university years. Sarah Coles, from financial services firm Hargreaves Lansdown, said parents of children heading to university should “be clear about what level of financial support they can expect from you”. Sam says he feels lucky to have a Lidl on his doorstep, and spends roughly £20 on his weekly shop. He also pays for his journeys to and from campus. After a busy freshers’ week, he says going out is now limited to a couple of pints at the pub once or twice a week. ‘Massively beneficial’Handout Sam’s dad, David (right), hopes his son will make “friends for life” during his time at university Sam’s rent, at roughly £8,500 for the year, is being paid for by his parents. He is also given a monthly allowance of £250 to support his living costs. Next year, as well as increasing domestic tuition fees, the government is also increasing the caps on maintenance loans – to help students better afford their living costs. Caps on loans are increasing from £10,227 to £10,544 for students living away from the family home outside of London, and from £13,348 to £13,762 for those students living in London. But personal finance expert Martin Lewis says maintenance loans are still not large enough to support students who are unable to access additional help from their parents. Sam’s parents have set up their home as an Airbnb to help Sam and his older sister through university. His dad, David, says they were determined to “find a way” to make it happen. David says he is “a believer in paying the going rate”, as long as students are getting value for money in terms of access to their lecturers and the same extra-curricular opportunities, like trips and placements, that they would have had before Covid. But he says if costs went up further there would have to be a “tough conversation about what we can do” to financially support the children. David says he hopes there will be more value to Sam’s time at university than just a degree. “In terms of the full uni experience, what I’m seeing is massively beneficial for him,” he says. “Sam could come out with a great business degree, and, yes, it will give him a step down that path – but will it define who he is in 10, 15 years? I hope not. “I hope he comes out of it thinking that was a great time in his life, that he met loads of really cool people who are friends for life.” What’s next for universities? The government hopes that increasing tuition fees will put universities on a “firmer financial footing”. Since a ***** in university spending after fees tripled to £9,000 in 2012, they have only increased by £250. That has left universities increasingly reliant on international students, who pay higher fees. But stricter visa rules mean the number of overseas students applying to *** universities is falling. The latest tuition fee increase is also significantly less than the £12,000-£13,000 that universities have argued is sufficient to meet the current cost of teaching. The government previously told universities to get their own finances in order amid calls for potential bailouts and warnings that 40% of universities could be in a financial deficit this year. In general, research by the Higher Education Statistics Agency suggests most graduates can expect to earn more than non-graduates. Moreover, the Save the Student money advice website said the latest rise in tuition fees would make “little difference to overall levels of student debt, and will have no impact whatsoever on the amount a graduate repays each month”. But borrowing more will, inevitably, mean students leave university with more debt. The government’s latest announcement also only stipulates fees and loans in the 2025-26 academic year. Vice-chancellors and students alike will want to know what the government’s plans are beyond that. Universities will hope they can convince the next generation of prospective students that they are still worth the money. Source link #debt #money #Students #divided #tuition #fee #rise Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Roki Sasaki, coveted ********* ace, will be made available to MLB teams: Will Dodgers strike again? Roki Sasaki, coveted ********* ace, will be made available to MLB teams: Will Dodgers strike again? Roki Sasaki, a premier pitcher in Japan and the No. 3 ranked player in The Athletic’s top 40 MLB free agent big board, is on the precipice of making his long-anticipated jump to Major League Baseball. The Chiba Lotte Marines, Sasaki’s club in Nippon Professional Baseball, announced early Saturday morning that they will post the 23-year-old right-hander, thus making him available to MLB teams in what is expected to be a wide-open sweepstakes for his services. Because of his age, Sasaki will be considered an international ******** in MLB’s system, meaning that he would make the minimum salary and his bonus will be capped. Every MLB team is assigned a dollar amount to spend on international amateurs and cannot exceed it, although they can trade for some additional space. Teams on the low end are allotted $5.1 million for 2025 and $7.6 million on the high end. Therefore, both Sasaki’s salary and the 20 percent fee that will be paid to the Lotte Marines will be relatively small figures. It’s a situation similar to the one faced by Shohei Ohtani when he arrived in the U.S., which runs in stark contrast to last winter’s top prize out of the ********* market, Yoshinobu Yamamoto. “He’s not the finished product that Yamamoto is,” one club official recently told The Athletic’s Will Sammon and Patrick Mooney. “But there’s not many people in the world who are more talented.” GO DEEPER MLB GM meetings: What we’re hearing about star ********* pitcher Roki Sasaki Sasaki was coveted since his days in high school, and few pitchers from Japan will arrive in the U.S. with as much hype. His fastball was clocked in the triple digits. In a recent analysis, The Athletic’s Eno Sarris noted that even with a slight step back in velocity and results for last season, Sasaki still showed signs of translating his success stateside. Only Juan Soto and Corbin Burnes rank ahead of Sasaki on The Athletic’s free-agent rankings. “If he was someone in the ******** draft, he’d easily be a top-five draft pick,” one high-ranking executive in the sport said. “Probably better.” It’s unclear which international class Sasaki will be a part of. MLB’s 2024 international signing ******* runs until Dec. 15, and the 2025 ******* begins Jan. 15. Clubs are committed to players in both classes already, but Sasaki is a special talent that teams have been preparing to court. It’s unclear exactly when that process will be underway, but once Sasaki is posted, he has 45 days to sign. He is expected to join an MLB team for 2025. The news went out at 1 a.m. on the East Coast of the U.S., which was 3 p.m. in Chiba. While Sasaki’s arrival in MLB this offseason was long speculated, it also seemed possible it might wait a couple of years. Had Chiba Lotte delayed until 2026, when Sasaki was 25, both he and the club could have made considerably more money. Sasaki then would be considered a “foreign professional” in the eyes of MLB’s collective bargaining agreement, and he would not be subject to the international bonus pool. That’s the classification Yamamoto fell under last offseason when he signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers for $325 million. The Dodgers, home to Shohei Ohtani in addition to Yamamoto, have been often linked to Sasaki. The New York Mets and Chicago Cubs have followed him closely as well, among others. Meanwhile, the Yankees and Padres have scouted the Pacific Rim extensively and have been aggressive in that market. NPB players have to play for nine years in the league to become an international free agent and freely sign with an MLB team, without being posted for bidding. Because that wait time is so long, the best ********* players typically arrive in the U.S. via the bidding system. Sasaki pitched for Japan in the 2023 World Baseball Classic and drew attention for hitting triple digits with his fastball. He throws a slider and splitter as well. His durability is likely his largest question mark. (Photo: Sam Navarro / USA Today) Source link #Roki #Sasaki #coveted #********* #ace #MLB #teams #Dodgers #strike Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Control of House ******** in limbo as Democrats reflect on losses Control of House ******** in limbo as Democrats reflect on losses Control of House ******** in limbo as Democrats reflect on losses – CBS News Watch CBS News Election ballots are still being counted to determine which party will hold the power in the House. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke out about the Democratic losses so far. ******* James Inman has more. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source link #Control #House #******** #limbo #Democrats #reflect #losses Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Aussie Green eyes huge Champions Tour finale bonus Aussie Green eyes huge Champions Tour finale bonus Australia’s Richard Green has earned himself a great chance to win the Champions Tour’s Charles Schwab Cup – and its $A1.5 million bonus – with a blistering third-round at the season-ending championship. Green produced nine birdies in an eight-under 63 to sit third, two shots behind leader Bernhard Langer going into the final round at Phoenix Country Club in Arizona. Looking to cap a wonderful first full season on the senior tour, 53-year-old Green will lift the Charles Schwab Cup for the season-long points race if he wins the tournament title on Sunday. He boosted his cause by producing the lowest front nine – seven-under 29 – in the tournament’s history. He was at No.6 in the standings going into the event, having posted four runner-up finishes among eight top-10 placings this year, but is still seeking a first win on the tour. The top 36 players on the points list qualified for the event. Standing ahead of Green in the battle for the tournament title is ******* legend Langer, who shot his age – 67 – once again to reach 13 under and put himself in position to extend his PGA Tour Champions winning streak to 18 years. Langer is out of the points race battle at No.22 in the standings. Another prolific winner, New Zealand’s Steve Alker, is one shot behind Langer in second place after a 63 and well placed to secure the Charles Schwab Cup for a second time from No.2 in the rankings. “The whole goal was to defend the championship this week and, if I do that, then the Schwab Cup’s a bonus,” Alker said. Points race leader Ernie Els posted a 71 to be tied 14th. The other five Australians in the field were out of contention for the Cup before the event began. Best-placed was Rod Pampling who fired a 65 to be tied seventh at seven under, with Greg Chalmers (69) and Mark Hensby (73) tied 22nd at one under, followed by Cameron Percy (78, tied 29th, three over) and Stuart Appleby (71, tied 32nd, five over). Langer, who has shot his age or better 22 times on the tour, has a Champions-record 46 career victories but none so far this year as he has fought back after tearing his left Achilles playing pickelball in February. “I’ve got to continue to play aggressive and hit as many fairways as I possibly can and as many greens,” Langer said. “The key for me is making putts. I’ve got to try and hit 15, 16, 17 greens in regulation if I can and make a bunch of putts.” “It would mean a great deal because of what I’ve been through this year,” Langer said. “And also, I didn’t win this year. It’s the first time in my Champions Tour career. – with AP Source link #Aussie #Green #eyes #huge #Champions #Tour #finale #bonus Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Exclusive-US ordered TSMC to halt shipments to China of chips used in AI applications, source says Exclusive-US ordered TSMC to halt shipments to China of chips used in AI applications, source says By Karen Freifeld and Fanny Potkin NEW YORK/SINGAPORE (Reuters) – The U.S. ordered Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co to halt shipments of advanced chips to ******** customers that are often used in artificial intelligence applications starting Monday, according to a person familiar with the matter. The Department of Commerce sent a letter to TSMC imposing export restrictions on certain sophisticated chips, of 7 nanometer or more advanced designs, destined for China that power AI accelerator and graphics processing units (GPU), the person said. The U.S. order, which is being reported for the first time, comes just weeks after TSMC notified the Commerce Department that one of its chips had been found in a Huawei AI processor, as Reuters reported last month. Tech research firm Tech Insights had taken apart the product, revealing the TSMC chip and apparent violation of export controls. Huawei, at the center of the U.S. action, is on a restricted trade list, which requires suppliers to obtain licenses to ship any goods or technology to the company. Any license that could aid Huawei’s AI efforts would likely be denied. TSMC suspended shipments to China-based chip designer Sophgo after its chip matched the one found on the Huawei AI processor, sources told Reuters last month. Reuters could not determine how the chip ended up on Huawei’s Ascend 910B, released in 2022, viewed as the most advanced AI chip available from a ******** company. The latest clampdown hits many more companies and will allow the U.S. to assess whether other companies are diverting chips to Huawei for its AI processor. As a result of the letter, TSMC notified affected clients that it was suspending shipments of chips starting Monday, the person said. The Commerce Department declined comment. A spokesperson for TSMC also declined to comment beyond saying it was a “law-abiding company…committed to complying with all applicable rules and regulations, including applicable export controls.” The Commerce Department communication — known as an “is informed” letter — allows the U.S. to bypass lengthy rule-writing processes to quickly impose new licensing requirements on specific companies. Ijiwei, a ******** media site covering the semiconductor industry, reported on Friday that TSMC notified ******** chip design companies it would suspend 7 nanometer or below chips for AI and GPU customers beginning Nov. 11. The action comes as both *********** and Democratic lawmakers have raised concerns about the inadequacy of export controls on China and the Commerce Department’s enforcement of them. Story Continues In 2022, the Commerce Department sent is-informed letters to Nvidia and AMD restricting their ability to export top AI-related chips to China, and to chip equipment makers like Lam Research, Applied Materials and KLA to restrict tools to make advanced chips to China. The restrictions in those letters were later turned into rules that apply to companies beyond them. The U.S. has been delayed in updating rules on tech exports to China. As Reuters reported in July, the Biden administration drafted new rules on some foreign exports of chipmaking equipment and planned to add about 120 ******** companies to the Commerce Department’s restricted entity list, including chipmaking factories, toolmakers, and related companies. But despite plans for an August release, and later tentative target dates for publication, the rules still have not been issued. (Reporting by Karen Freifeld and Fanny Potkin; editing by Chris Sanders and Chizu Nomiyama) Source link #ExclusiveUS #ordered #TSMC #halt #shipments #China #chips #applications #source Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Strictly’s Chris McCausland praised for ‘poignant’ dance imitating blindness Strictly’s Chris McCausland praised for ‘poignant’ dance imitating blindness Strictly Come Dancing contestant Chris McCausland has been praised for performing a dance imitating his experience with blindness. McCausland and his dance partner Dianne Buswell closed Saturday’s show with their couple’s choice to Instant Karma! (We All Shine On) by John Lennon. The performance saw the comedian place his hands over Buswell’s eyes as the room faded to ******. The lights came back up moments later to show him spinning Buswell around on his shoulders as pyrotechnics flared in the background. The pair received a score of 33 out of a possible 40 from the judges, with Craig Revel Horwood describing the “poignant ********* moment” as “absolutely spectacular”. Head judge Shirley Ballas told McCausland – who is the BBC programme’s first ****** contestant – that he comes out every week “with your heart on your sleeve, and you give us 100%”. It follows a performance in 2021 from actor Rose Ayling-Ellis who is deaf. Ayling-Ellis and her dance partner Giovanni Pernice paid tribute to the deaf community by dancing for a short while in complete silence. It won the former Eastenders star a Bafta for the best must-see TV moment. McCausland was registered ****** after losing his sight to retinitis pigmentosa in his 20s and 30s. Before Strictly, he insisted he “can’t dance”, saying: “If anybody out there is thinking ‘how the ***** is he going to do that?’ then rest assured that I am thinking exactly the same thing.” Earlier this week, students at the Royal National College for the ******, in Hereford, where McCausland studied, told the BBC he was defying expectations. One student said: “Some people think that people that have visual impairments can’t really do anything or can’t do much with their life beside piano tuning.” “He’s doing so well now, it’s quite surreal but it’s really good, especially for those who don’t know anything about the eye,” they added. Another student said it would be “really cool if someone who is visually impaired like us” won the competition. Source link #Strictlys #Chris #McCausland #praised #poignant #dance #imitating #blindness Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘Shattering’: Police horrified by ‘brutal’ footage of fatal car ****** ‘Shattering’: Police horrified by ‘brutal’ footage of fatal car ****** A man has been charged over a horror ****** on a Perth road that ******* 22-year-old Jady Turner, with police saying footage of the incident is “too brutal” to release. Source link #Shattering #Police #horrified #brutal #footage #fatal #car #****** Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Gunmen ***** a navy rear admiral in Mexico, one of the highest-ranking officers slain in a decade Gunmen ***** a navy rear admiral in Mexico, one of the highest-ranking officers slain in a decade MEXICO CITY (AP) — Gunmen on Friday ******* a navy rear admiral in Mexico, one of the highest-ranking officers slain in the country in a decade. Mexico’s navy said that a rear admiral — which is just below full admiral, the navy’s highest rank — had been shot to ****** in the Pacific coast port city of Manzanillo. Local media gave his name as Fernando Guerrero Alcántar, but a navy spokesman would not confirm that, or whether he was in uniform at the time. The navy said in a statement that he was driving in his own private vehicle when the ******* occurred, so it was unclear if the gunmen knew who he was. He would be one of the highest-ranking military officers ******* in Mexico since 2013. That year, gunmen in the neighboring state of Michoacan ambushed and ******* Vice Adm. Carlos Miguel Salazar, the top navy commander in the neighboring Pacific coastal state of Jalisco. Members of the Knights Templar ***** cartel were blamed for that ********. Vice admiral is a slightly higher rank than rear admiral. Attacks by ******** cartels on high-ranking officers have occurred, but are relatively rare. However, the ******** government has given more law-enforcement responsibility to the navy, army and the militarized National Guard in recent years, and they now represent the front-line forces against the country’s ***** cartels. Manzanillo, because it is a Pacific coast port with direct shipments from China and other places in Asia, is highly prized by ***** cartels seeking to smuggle in precursor chemicals to produce the deadly opioid fentanyl. Source link #Gunmen #***** #navy #rear #admiral #Mexico #highestranking #officers #slain #decade Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

The story behind the Baltasar Ebang Engonga ***** The story behind the Baltasar Ebang Engonga ***** Baltasar Ebang Engonga / Facebook Baltasar Ebang Engonga was detained on suspicion of *********** before the videos were leaked What the rest of the world sees as a **** tape scandal could in fact be the latest episode in the real-life drama over who will become Equatorial Guinea’s next president. Over the past fortnight, dozens of videos – estimates range from 150 to more than 400 – have been leaked of a senior civil ******** having **** in his office and elsewhere with different women. They have flooded social media, shocking and titillating people in the small central ******** country and beyond. Many of the women filmed were wives and relatives of people close to the centre of power. It appears some were aware they were being filmed having **** with Baltasar Ebang Engonga, who is also known as “Bello” because of his good looks. All this is hard to verify as Equatorial Guinea is a highly restricted society where a free press does not exist. But one theory is that the leaks were a way to discredit the man at the centre of the storm. Mr Engonga is a nephew of President Teodoro Obiang Nguema and one of those thought to be hoping to replace him. Obiang is the world’s longest-serving president having been in power since 1979. The 82-year-old has overseen an economic ***** that has turned to bust as a result of the now-dwindling oil reserves. There is a small, extremely wealthy elite, but many of the 1.7 million people in the country live in ********. Obiang’s administration is heavily criticised for its human rights record, including arbitrary killings and ********, according to a US government report. It has also had its fair share of scandals – including the revelations about the lavish lifestyle of one of the president’s sons, now vice-president, who once owned a $275,000 (£210,000) crystal-encrusted glove worn by Michael Jackson. Despite regular elections, there is no real opposition in Equatorial Guinea as activists have been jailed and exiled and those with designs on office are closely monitored. AFP Michael Jackson’s “Bad Tour” glove was once owned by Vice-President Teodoro Obiang Mangue, who has ambitions to become president one day Politics in the country is really about palace intrigue and this is where the scandal involving Mr Engonga fits in. He was the head of the National Financial Investigation Agency, and worked on tackling ******* such as money laundering. But it turned out he himself was under investigation. He was arrested on 25 October accused of embezzling a huge sum of money from state coffers and depositing it in secret accounts in the Cayman Islands. He has not commented on the accusation. Mr Engonga was then taken to the infamous ****** Beach prison in the capital, Malabo, where it is alleged that opponents of the government are subjected to brutal treatment. His phones and computers were seized and a few days later the intimate videos started appearing online. The first reference the BBC has found to them on Facebook is from 28 October on the page of Diario Rombe, a news site run by a journalist in exile in Spain, which said that “social networks exploded with the leaking of explicit images and videos”. A post on X the following day referred to a “monumental scandal shaking the regime” as “pornographic videos flood social media”. AFP Teodoro Obiang Mangue (left) became the country’s vice-president in 2016 But they are believed to have originally appeared one-by-one a few days earlier on Telegram, on one of the platform’s channels known for publishing pornographic images. They were then downloaded on to people’s phones and shared among WhatsApp groups in Equatorial Guinea, where they caused a storm. Mr Engonga was quickly identified along with some of the women in the videos, including relatives of the president and wives to ministers and senior military officials. The government was unable to ignore what was going on and on 30 October Vice-President Teodoro Obiang Mangue (once owner of the Michael Jackson glove) gave telecoms companies 24 hours to come up with ways to stop the spread of the clips. “We cannot continue to watch families fall apart without taking any action,” he wrote on X. “In the meantime, the origin of these publications is being investigated to find the author or authors and make them answer for their actions.” As the computer equipment was in the hands of the security forces, suspicion has fallen on someone there, who, perhaps, sought to trash Mr Engonga’s reputation ahead of a trial. The police have called on women to come forward to open a case against Mr Engonga for the non-consensual sharing of intimate images. One has already announced that she is suing him. What is not clear is why Mr Engonga made the recordings. But activists have put forward what could be other motives behind the explosive *****. As well as being related to the president, Mr Engonga is the son of Baltasar Engonga Edjo’o, the head of the regional economic and monetary union, Cemac, and very influential in the country. “What we are seeing is the end of an era, the end of the current president, and there is a succession [question] and this is the internal fighting we are seeing,” said Equatoguinean activist Nsang Christia Esimi Cruz, now living in London. Speaking to the BBC Focus on ******* podcast, he alleged that Vice-President Obiang was trying to politically eliminate “anyone who could challenge his succession”. AFP President Teodoro Obiang Nguema secured almost 95% of the vote in elections held two years ago The vice-president, along with his mother, are suspected to be pushing aside anyone who threatens his path to the presidency, including Gabriel Obiang Lima (another son of President Obiang from a different wife), who was oil minister for 10 years and then moved to a secondary government role. Those in the elite are thought to know things about each other that they would rather was not made public, and videos have been used in the past to humiliate and discredit a political opponent. There are also frequent accusations of coup plotting, which further fuels paranoia. But Mr Cruz also alleges that the authorities want to use the scandal as an excuse to ****** down on social media, which is how a lot of information about what is really going on in the country gets out. In July, the authorities temporarily suspended the internet after protests broke out on the island of Annobón. For him, the fact that a high-ranking official was having **** outside of marriage was not surprising as it was part of the decadent lifestyle of the country’s elite. The vice-president, who himself has been convicted of *********** in France and has had lavish assets seized in various countries, wants to be seen as the man cracking down on graft and wrong-doing at home. Last year, for example, he ordered the arrest of his half-brother over allegations he sold a plane owned by the state airline. But in this case, despite the vice-president’s efforts to stop the spread of the clips, they continue to be viewed. This week, he tried to appear more resolute calling for the installation of CCTV cameras in government offices “to combat indecent and illicit acts”, the official news agency reported. Saying that the scandal had “denigrated the image of the country” he ordered that any officials found engaging in **** acts at work would be suspended as this was a “flagrant violation of the code of conduct”. He was not wrong that the story has attracted a lot of outside interest. Judging by Google’s data, search enquiries that include the country’s name have shot up since the beginning of this week. On Monday, on X, “Equatorial Guinea” was one of the top trending terms in Kenya, Nigeria and South ******* – surpassing at times interest in the US election. This has left some activists who have been trying to tell the world about what is really going on in the country frustrated. “Equatorial Guinea has much ******* problems than this **** scandal,” said Mr Cruz, who works for a rights organisation called GE Nuestra. “This **** scandal for us is just a symptom of the illness, it’s not the illness itself. It just shows how corrupt the system is.” Additional reporting by BBC Verify’s Peter Mwai. More BBC stories on Equatorial Guinea:Getty Images/BBC Source link #story #Baltasar #Ebang #Engonga #***** Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘Beautiful boy’: ******** for schoolboy Jack Davey, ******* after car crashed through school fence ‘Beautiful boy’: ******** for schoolboy Jack Davey, ******* after car crashed through school fence Jack Davey, 11, was sitting at a table in the schoolyard when a car crashed through the fence. He was rushed to hospital but later *****. Source link #Beautiful #boy #******** #schoolboy #Jack #Davey #******* #car #crashed #school #fence Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Car rolls over inside Lancaster County covered bridge Car rolls over inside Lancaster County covered bridge LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A vehicle accident left a car on its side broadside in a covered bridge late Friday evening. The Upper Leacock ***** Co. responded around 11 p.m. to the Hunsecker’s Mill Covered Bridge over the Conestoga River. There, a vehicle had rolled and was flipped on its side inside the bridge. Get daily news, weather, breaking news and alerts straight to your inbox! Sign up for the abc27 newsletters here All occupants were out of the vehicle when firefighters arrived and no injuries were immediately reported. Copyright 2024 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to ABC27. Source link #Car #rolls #Lancaster #County #covered #bridge Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Prisons: Homeless ex-offenders twice as likely to reoffend Prisons: Homeless ex-offenders twice as likely to reoffend Nicholas.T.Ansell/PA Wire Homeless prison leavers are twice as likely to reoffend than those with a permanent place to live, official figures released for the first time show. Statistics published by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) reveal that more than two-thirds of adults in England and Wales who left custody without accommodation in the final quarter of 2022 reoffended within a year. Social justice charity Nacro warned the data shows the need for “adequate investment in housing” as the government seeks to reduce the numbers of offenders in prisons. An MoJ spokesperson said the government was “working with partners, including local councils and charities, to avoid anyone being released on to the street.” Rates of reoffending among homeless prison leavers have remained relatively stable over the two-year ******* covered by the quarterly data, which covers 2020 to 2022. While data on reoffending is routinely published by the government, this is the first time it has been broken down by the situations prisoners were released into – revealing the disparities in reoffending among people in different living situations. Previously, the data was only available via Freedom of Information requests. The figures show that between October and December 2022, 67% of adults who were homeless when they left prison committed a further offence within a year. A third of those who were released into settled accommodation went on to reoffend, while 34% of those who moved into probation accommodation reoffended. Of those who were living in temporary accommodation, 45% committed a further offence. PA Media Nacro said reoffending was often driven by homelessness and unemployment The MoJ has also published an analysis of reoffending rates by employment status during the same October to December timeframe. Of those who were in work six weeks after being released from custody, 17% reoffended within a year, compared to 35% of those who were still unemployed. Homeless prison leavers include those rough sleeping, staying in night shelters, campsites or squatting. The data covers those who were released from custody within that 2022 ******* and who were cautioned or convicted for another offence within 12 months. Sarah, whose name has been changed to protect her identity and is in her 50s, was homeless prior to being convicted for her first offence in 1979 and has been in and out of prison and homelessness since. She said that after her initial release from prison, she stayed in a squat. “When I got there, I felt awful, I realised I’d gone right back to the same situation as before I went into prison. I just knew I would end up back in prison – as I would have to do something to eat,” she said. “If I’d have had somewhere to go after prison it would have taken the stress and strain out of worrying where you’re going to sleep.” ‘Vicious cycle’ The government is currently seeking to ease overcrowding in jails in England and Wales through a major review of sentencing and a prison early release scheme. Last week, a man released via the programme warned that ex-prisoners were more likely to reoffend in order to survive without somewhere to live. Nacro CEO Campbell Robb said: “The vicious cycle of reoffending so many prison leavers find themselves trapped in is often driven by homelessness and unemployment.” According to government figures, the cost of reoffending in England and Wales is about £18bn a year. “Put in strictly monetary terms, failing to use evidence-based measures to reduce reoffending is creating a gaping ****** ***** in public finances,” said Mr Robb. “Tackling reoffending with adequate investment in housing and rehabilitation schemes is imperative if the Government wants to commit to creating a more sustainable justice system and in turn a safer society for us all.” The MoJ spokesperson said the figures illustrated “the scale of the prison crisis the new Government inherited.” They added that prisoners at risk of homelessness could be offered up to 12 weeks in temporary housing under a programme which had been rolled out since July 2021. Source link #Prisons #Homeless #exoffenders #reoffend Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Arcane 4K Steelbook Edition Drops To Lowest Price Yet Alongside Season 2’s Netflix Premiere Arcane 4K Steelbook Edition Drops To Lowest Price Yet Alongside Season 2’s Netflix Premiere Act 1 of Arcane Season 2 is now available to stream on Netflix. If you need to refresh for your memory before diving back into the superb League of Legends animated adaptation, you could either rewatch Season 1 on Netflix or pick up one of the recently released physical editions. And there are multiple compelling reasons to do the latter. Arcane Season 1’s 4K Blu-ray Limited Edition comes with a steelbook case as well as three hours of special features, and it’s on ***** for only $35 (was $60) at Amazon. This is the best price yet for the 4K Blu-ray, which launched last month and features exclusive character art of Jinx. The standard Blu-ray release also has a Limited Edition Steelbook with Jinx’s sister Vi on the cover. At the moment, the 4K Limited Edition Steelbook is actually slightly cheaper than the 1080p Blu-ray, which is priced at $35.72 (was $55). If you don’t care about steelbook cases and want the standard 1080p Blu-ray, you can get the non-steelbook release for $32.44 (was $45). Netflix is releasing the second and final season of Arcane in three acts with three episodes each. The first act debuted on November 9. Part 2 will be available to stream starting November 16, and Arcane’s final three episodes will land on Netflix on November 23. Just like Season 1, Arcane Season 2 has nine episodes. $35 (was $60) Arcane’s 4K Blu-ray Limited Edition Steelbook features Jinx cover art and is on ***** for $35. It’s unclear when Amazon’s deal ends, but retail price is $60, so you’re saving $25. This edition comes with three 4K discs and a standard Blu-ray disc with special features. Arcane Season 1’s physical editions include the full nine-episode arc and three hours of special features. Fans can go behind the scenes of Arcane with exclusive conversations involving key creative talent and writers, numerous scene breakdowns from the animation staff at studio Fortiche, making-of videos, and more. Here’s the full breakdown of the bonus features Bridging the Rift: The Making of Arcane “Making Mel” featurette “Happy Progress Day” scene breakdown “When these walls come tumbling down” scene breakdown Ekko vs Jinx: scene breakdown “The monster you created” scene breakdown $35.72 (was $55) At the moment, the standard 1080p Blu-ray Limited Edition Steelbook is roughly the same price as the 4K Limited Edition, so if you have a device capable of playing 4K Blu-rays, you’ll certainly want to opt for the 4K release. But the $20 discount is nice for those who want to own both steelbooks, as the standard Blu-ray Limited Edition Steelbook features Vi, Jinx’s sister. Again, if you have no interest in steelbook cases, you can buy the standard edition Arcane Blu-ray with different cover art for $32.44 (was $45). Both 1080p Blu-ray sets include three discs and the same three hours of special features as the 4K edition. With elaborate and imaginative animation, production on the sequel series took a long time, but the second and final season is finally here. Season 1 featured a stacked cast of performers, including Hailee Steinfeld (Vi), Annie Award winner Ella Purnell (Jinx), Katie Leung (Caitlyn), Reed Shannon (Ekko), Amirah Vann (Sevika), Mick Wingert (Heimerdinger), Ellen Thomas (Ambessa), and Brett Tucker (Singed). Set in the League of Legends universe–the massively popular video game franchise made by made by Riot Games–Arcane follows iconic League champions Vi and Jinx as they get caught up in the power struggles between the utopian city of Piltover and the oppressed underground city of Zaun. Debuting in November 2021, the show received critical acclaim for its storytelling, incredible animation, and getting that one Imagine Dragons song stuck in your head for several months. Source link #Arcane #Steelbook #Edition #Drops #Lowest #Price #Season #Netflix #Premiere Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Bali’s other monkey forest | The West *********** Bali’s other monkey forest | The West *********** Every day, more than 3000 tourists flock to the Ubud Monkey Forest. A 10ha sanctuary with three Hindu temples from the 14th century, it is home to more than 1200 long-tailed macaques, one of five monkey species found in Bali. Considered sacred animals and guardian spirits by the Balinese, monkeys symbolise harmony between humans and nature in the Balinese Hindu religion. But with so many people and monkeys in one place, the Ubud Monkey Forest can feel more like an amusement park than a wildlife sanctuary. The “human-interaction overload” often results in aggressive behaviour among primates, most recently in June when *********** tourist Jami Groves reported being bitten and saddled with a $6000 bill for rabies shots. Camera IconA macaque eating bananas donated by a Balinese visitor at Sangeh Monkey Forest. Credit: It was not a one-off incident. Every year, reports of serious bites and scratches incurred at the Ubud Monkey Forest make headlines. There is, however, another monkey sanctuary in Bali that is larger, attracts far fewer visitors and offers a more intimate semi-wildlife experience. Set in the lush green lowlands of Abiansemal District, about 40 minutes drive from Ubud, the Sangeh Monkey Forest is home to an estimated 700 monkeys that spend their days scurrying around a 17th-century Hindu temple and scaling 300-year-old nutmeg trees. The former royal garden for the Mengwi Kingdom, it draws a few hundred visitors a day, including Balinese couples who come here for pre-wedding photo shoots. Sangeh is kept clean, with visible bins, while attendants carry slingshots for emergencies. This has drawn the ire of some tourists and animal ******** activists. But just the site of the slingshot being drawn will make every monkey in the immediate area run for cover into the forest. The result is that the monkeys are much better behaved than they are at Ubud. And while reports of monkey bites at Sangeh are not unheard of, they are rare. I could find mention of only one online. fact file + The Sangeh Monkey Forest is on Jalan (street) Brahmana, Abiansemal. + Opening hours are 8am to 5pm. + Entrance fee is $3 for adults or $1.50 for children. Camera IconSangeh Monkey Forest. Credit: HELP FEED HUNGRY MONKEYS The monkeys at Ubud and Sangeh monkey forests are fed a nutritious diet of sweet potatoes, bananas, papaya leaves and seasonal fruit, bought with funds raised from ticket sales. Camera IconTio Russ. Credit: Many monkeys in Bali are less fortunate, including those living at Pura Geger Beach in Nusa Dua, an enclave of five-star resorts and golf courses on the island’s south coast. Overdevelopment has seen many of Nusa Dua’s fruit trees cut down and, as a result, local monkey populations are hungry. “The monkeys in Nusa Dua are in a very different condition from the monkeys at Sangeh and Ubud. No one protects them, no one feeds them. The trees they normally depend on are nearly all gone, so they run around the street starving and raid local people’s houses looking for food,” says Tio Russ, an Indonesian animal ******** activist in Bali who runs a shelter for more than 500 dogs. Tio has taken it upon herself to feed the monkeys of Nusa Dua. Twice a week, she drives down there with a car full of vegetables. But with no government support, she relies entirely on donations. You can help by making a donation to her PayPal account at *****@*****.tld. For more information, visit instagram.com/tio_russ. Camera IconTio Russ’ project. Credit: Camera IconTio Russ’ project. Credit: Camera IconSangeh Monkey Forest. Credit: Camera IconSangeh Monkey Forest. Credit: Camera IconSangeh Monkey Forest. Credit: Camera IconSangeh Monkey Forest. Credit: Source link #Balis #monkey #forest #West #*********** Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Exclusive-US ordered TSMC to halt shipments to China of chips used in AI applications, source says Exclusive-US ordered TSMC to halt shipments to China of chips used in AI applications, source says By Karen Freifeld and Fanny Potkin NEW YORK/SINGAPORE (Reuters) – The U.S. ordered Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co to halt shipments of advanced chips to ******** customers that are often used in artificial intelligence applications starting Monday, according to a person familiar with the matter. The Department of Commerce sent a letter to TSMC imposing export restrictions on certain sophisticated chips, of 7 nanometer or more advanced designs, destined for China that power AI accelerator and graphics processing units (GPU), the person said. The U.S. order, which is being reported for the first time, comes just weeks after TSMC notified the Commerce Department that one of its chips had been found in a Huawei AI processor, as Reuters reported last month. Tech research firm Tech Insights had taken apart the product, revealing the TSMC chip and apparent violation of export controls. Huawei, at the center of the U.S. action, is on a restricted trade list, which requires suppliers to obtain licenses to ship any goods or technology to the company. Any license that could aid Huawei’s AI efforts would likely be denied. TSMC suspended shipments to China-based chip designer Sophgo after its chip matched the one found on the Huawei AI processor, sources told Reuters last month. Reuters could not determine how the chip ended up on Huawei’s Ascend 910B, released in 2022, viewed as the most advanced AI chip available from a ******** company. The latest clampdown hits many more companies and will allow the U.S. to assess whether other companies are diverting chips to Huawei for its AI processor. As a result of the letter, TSMC notified affected clients that it was suspending shipments of chips starting Monday, the person said. The Commerce Department declined comment. A spokesperson for TSMC also declined to comment beyond saying it was a “law-abiding company…committed to complying with all applicable rules and regulations, including applicable export controls.” The Commerce Department communication — known as an “is informed” letter — allows the U.S. to bypass lengthy rule-writing processes to quickly impose new licensing requirements on specific companies. Ijiwei, a ******** media site covering the semiconductor industry, reported on Friday that TSMC notified ******** chip design companies it would suspend 7 nanometer or below chips for AI and GPU customers beginning Nov. 11. The action comes as both *********** and Democratic lawmakers have raised concerns about the inadequacy of export controls on China and the Commerce Department’s enforcement of them. Story Continues In 2022, the Commerce Department sent is-informed letters to Nvidia and AMD restricting their ability to export top AI-related chips to China, and to chip equipment makers like Lam Research, Applied Materials and KLA to restrict tools to make advanced chips to China. The restrictions in those letters were later turned into rules that apply to companies beyond them. The U.S. has been delayed in updating rules on tech exports to China. As Reuters reported in July, the Biden administration drafted new rules on some foreign exports of chipmaking equipment and planned to add about 120 ******** companies to the Commerce Department’s restricted entity list, including chipmaking factories, toolmakers, and related companies. But despite plans for an August release, and later tentative target dates for publication, the rules still have not been issued. (Reporting by Karen Freifeld and Fanny Potkin; editing by Chris Sanders and Chizu Nomiyama) Source link #ExclusiveUS #ordered #TSMC #halt #shipments #China #chips #applications #source Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Hologram aims to solve **** worker’s ******* Hologram aims to solve **** worker’s ******* A hologram of a young **** worker haunts Amsterdam’s red light district. Dressed in faded denim hotpants, a leopard-print ****, with a tattoo snaking up her stomach and across her chest, the 3D computer-generated image reaches out and appears to knock on the window to attract attention. She leans forward, breathes on the glass and writes the word “help”. The hologram is designed to represent Bernadette “Betty” Szabo, a 19-year-old woman from Hungary who was murdered a few months after giving birth in 2009. Her fatal stabbing has baffled police for 15 years. Dutch cold case detectives are using the innovative technology for the first time in an effort to solve the case. The murdered teenager’s image is being projected from behind a window, alongside hundreds of young women who continue to make a living in this notoriously risky industry. Investigators hope the lifelike hologram will help jog memories and draw attention to the unsolved *******. Until now, Betty’s ******* has eluded justice and cold case detective Anne Dreijer-Heemskerk is determined to change that: “A young woman, only 19, taken from life in such a horrific way.” Szabo had a tough life and her story was one of hardship and resilience, according to the detective. She had moved to Amsterdam aged 18 and became pregnant soon afterwards. She carried on working throughout her pregnancy, returning to the job shortly after her son was born. It was in the early hours of 19 February 2009, when two **** workers went to check on the teenage mother during a break between clients, because they realised her usual music was not playing. When they entered her ********, a small room with a plastic-covered bed, vanity table and sink, they discovered Betty Szabo’s body. She had been murdered three months after giving birth, the victim of a savage ****** *******. Her baby was placed in foster care and never got to know his mother – a fact that motivates detectives. Although police immediately launched a ******* investigation, her ******* was never found. They combed through CCTV footage and questioned potential witnesses. The majority of people eyeing the scantily dressed women behind the red neon windows are tourists. Police suspect the perpetrator came from abroad. Now they are urging people who may have visited Amsterdam to think back, with a €30,000 reward to encourage witnesses to come forward. As Amsterdam grapples with controversial plans to relocate its famous brothels to an out-of-town “******* zone”, Betty Szabo’s hologram offers a poignant reminder of the vulnerability of **** workers in an area that, despite a range of security measures, ******** perilous. **** workers have voiced concerns that removing the women who sell **** from public view could expose them to even greater danger. The fact that such a violent ****** could occur in one of the Netherlands’ busiest nightspots without witnesses coming forward continues to confound investigators. In the historic red-light district where she once lived and worked, the teenage **** worker’s digital presence reminds passers-by that her case is yet to be solved. Source link #Hologram #aims #solve #**** #workers #******* Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

****** Ops 6 Players Hate This Perk So Much That Treyarch Had to Nerf It Twice in a Single Week ****** Ops 6 Players Hate This Perk So Much That Treyarch Had to Nerf It Twice in a Single Week The recent launch of ****** Ops 6 has been met with great excitement, particularly due to its immersive campaign, which has won praise from both critics and players. However, not all aspects of the game have enjoyed universal acclaim, especially in the multiplayer mode. One perk, in particular, has caused significant frustration among players: the Recon Combat Specialty. The developers are actively listening to player feedback and making changes accordingly. | Image Credit: Treyarch Initially designed to give players a tactical advantage by temporarily highlighting enemies through walls, the Recon perk was meant to be a powerful tool in the multiplayer arsenal. On paper, it seemed like a great addition. In practice, however, it has had a negative impact on gameplay, frustrating many players. So much so, that Treyarch has been forced to nerf it twice in the same week. Treyarch Nerfs Recon Combat Perk Twice in ****** Ops 6 The Recon Combat Specialty perk was designed to temporarily highlight enemies through walls after a player’s respawn. While this feature seemed like a tactical advantage in theory, it quickly became a problem in practice. However, the time for which the opponent highlighted enemies was too long, making them incredibly easy to track and eliminate. It made the initial fights after respawn feel like an unfair disadvantage for players on the receiving end. Treyarch heard the frustration from the players and addressed the issues immediately. Initially, the perk was set to highlight enemies for 1.5 seconds after respawning. While this change was an improvement, it still gave players who used the Recon perk a significant edge. Since, ****** Ops 6 has fast-paced gameplay, even a second can make the difference, and spotting opponents through walls for 1.5 seconds was too powerful. On November 8, the developers rolled out another patch with a second round of fixes and balance to the perk. This time, the duration that enemies were highlighted was reduced from 1.5 seconds to just 0.5 seconds. This was to balance the Recon perk further while preventing players from being unfairly camped at respawn points. This change has made the perk less powerful, allowing players a fairer chance to react and ****** back. However, due to the severity of the nerfs and changes made to the Recon perk, developers even added in the patch notes that it will continue to monitor player data and feedback on the perk, and may make additional changes if needed to ensure a balanced and fair experience for all. Players Looking Forward to More Content The players are looking forward to Season 1 as it will bring a lot of new content. | Image Credit: Treyarch Despite a few bugs and balance issues, ****** Ops 6 players are enjoying the multiplayer mode, which has introduced a variety of new weapons, maps, and mechanics. One of the most exciting additions is Omni Movement, a new system that has players experimenting with different playstyles and weapons to find what works best for them. While the Recon Control Speciality perk has been frustrating for the players, Treyarch is actively addressing all the issues. The latest patch not only included changes to the Recon perk but also brought a range of bug fixes and balance adjustments aimed at refining the overall gameplay experience. Looking ahead, players are excited for what’s to come, particularly with Season 1 on the horizon. New maps, weapons, and gameplay changes are set to be introduced, and the active involvement of Treyarch in listening to player feedback gives fans hope that future updates will continue to improve the game. In the end, as the developers refine ****** Ops 6 in response to community feedback, players are eager to see how the game evolves in the coming weeks. With the Recon perk still under scrutiny and new content on the way, it’s clear that the best may still be ahead. Source link #****** #Ops #Players #Hate #Perk #Treyarch #Nerf #Single #Week Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump says Haley, Pompeo won’t be invited to join White House Trump says Haley, Pompeo won’t be invited to join White House President-elect Donald Trump announced Saturday that Nikki Haley — who served as U.S. ambassador to the ******* Nations in his first term, and then ran against him for the *********** nomination this cycle — will not be invited to join his administration. He also said that Mike Pompeo, who was both secretary of state and CIA director in Trump’s first term, would not be rejoining his Cabinet either. “I will not be inviting former Ambassador Nikki Haley, or former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, to join the Trump Administration, which is currently in formation,” Trump wrote. “I very much enjoyed and appreciated working with them previously, and would like to thank them for their service to our Country.” This comes after two sources familiar with the process had told CBS News that the 60-year-old Pompeo was being discussed as a possible contender for secretary of defense. The 52-year-old Haley, the former governor of South Carolina, ran for the *********** nomination in 2016, but endorsed Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida after dropping out. However, Trump still selected her to be his U.N. ambassador, a post she held until her abrupt resignation in 2018. At the time, Trump praised her, saying that she was “very special” to him and that she could return to his administration in the future, adding, “You can have your pick.” Haley did not run for president in 2020, but launched a 2024 bid against her former boss. She suspended her campaign following Super Tuesday in March, the last major *********** challenger in the field to do so. But it was not until over two months later, when she delivered an address at Milwaukee’s *********** National Convention in July, that she endorsed Trump. At the time, she said Trump had asked her to speak in a “show of unity.” In an interview with CBS News’ “Face the Nation” in September, Haley told Margaret Brennan that “I don’t agree with Trump 100% of the time.” “I don’t have to like him or agree with him 100% of the time to know that life for Americans would be better under the policies where we had strong immigration, where we had law and order, where we had an economy where we could look at opportunities, where we’ve got national security that is strong,” she said. Pompeo, who also endorsed Trump at the RNC, served for all four years of the first Trump administration. He chose not to run against Trump in 2024. Trump on Friday announced that he had selected his campaign co-chair, Susie Wiles, to be his White House chief of staff, making her the first woman in history to hold that post. It marked his first major White House staffing decision since defeating Vice President Kamala Harris to win the presidency. Kathryn Watson, Melissa Quinn, Caitlin Yilek, James LaPorta and Robert Costa contributed to this report. Faris Tanyos Faris Tanyos is a news editor for CBSNews.com, where he writes and edits stories and tracks breaking news. He previously worked as a digital news producer at several local news stations up and down the West Coast. Source link #Trump #Haley #Pompeo #wont #invited #join #White #House Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]