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His wife was swept away by Hurricane Helene’s floodwaters. Now he’s been scammed out of nearly $40,000 His wife was swept away by Hurricane Helene’s floodwaters. Now he’s been scammed out of nearly $40,000 Rod Ashby was desperate to find his wife Kim Ashby after their newly built home in Elk Park, North Carolina, was swept away by Hurricane Helene’s floodwaters in late September and she went missing. His daughter, Ansley Ashby, told CNN her father needed a four-wheel drive pickup to navigate the roads along the Elk River that had been largely decimated by the storm so he could search for Kim. His Ford F-350 had been lost to the raging water and mud. Rod, a US Navy veteran, began shopping for a new vehicle with the insurance payout he received, Ansley said. “He was really just trying to find a truck that didn’t break the bank with everything else going on that he could get fairly quickly,” she said. Rod Ashby’s Ford F-350 was destroyed in the raging water and mud during Hurricane Helene in September. – Courtesy Ashby Family Ansley said Rod – who is not speaking with the media – came across a website that claimed to be a Colorado auto dealer selling repossessed vehicles for prices lower than market value. After having multiple phone conversations and exchanging emails with the supposed seller, Rod decided to purchase a 2020 Ford F-350 listed on the site. He received a contract and bill of ***** from the seller, and wired nearly $40,000 to the seller’s bank account. “It seemed legit, to be honest,” Ansley said. But 36 hours after Rod sent the money and received confirmation that the car would be delivered by October 30, Ansley said she discovered the F-350 was still listed for ***** on the site. Ansley called the seller from a phone number not associated with their original account and pretended to be a new buyer interested in that same truck. The seller told her the truck was available, she said. It was then that Ansley said she realized they had been scammed. She did further research and learned the scammer was impersonating a real car dealership in Colorado and had even made a copycat version of its website, Ansley said. The scam has only made matters worse for a family already reeling from the devastation of Hurricane Helene and desperately looking for Kim, a 58-year-old teacher who her daughter, Jessica Meidinger, calls “the glue that holds everyone together.” “It’s just another gut punch,” said Ansley, Kim’s stepdaughter. “You just feel so helpless.” The red flags of a scam Ansley said she and her father have contacted their bank and the scammer’s bank to report the ****** but have had no luck yet recovering the money they wired. The family filed a police report with the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office in Pittsboro, North Carolina, where Rod is currently living with Ansley, The family filed a police report with the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office in Pittsboro, North Carolina, where Rod is currently living with Ansley, Meidinger and her wife, Ansley said. The family’s ****** case is under investigation, according to Randall Rigsbee, a spokesman for the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office. Ansley said the scammer’s website has been taken down. CNN affiliate ABC 11 in Raleigh reported that it emailed the company but the message was returned as undeliverable, and it could not reach anyone via phone. The owner of the legitimate Colorado car dealership told CNN he received calls from several people in recent months who fell victim to the same scam. The owner asked not to be named for ***** of his business being unfairly targeted by scam victims. “They are taking the money and people aren’t even seeing the cars (in person) or anything,” the owner said. “They are blindly transferring the money.” Melanie McGovern, a spokesperson for the Better Business Bureau, said it’s best to work with local car dealers that allow you to come in and view the vehicle and test drive it. McGovern advises doing thorough research on the car seller to make sure the business is legitimate. The Better Business Bureau has a tracker on its website that lists scams that have been previously reported to the organization. Red flags for scams include websites that look poorly designed with spelling errors and sellers rushing you to make a purchase by saying they have other buyers waiting, she said. McGovern advises people to make vehicle purchases with credit cards or checks because they are more likely to have ****** protection, unlike bank wires. “When you wire something, you are authorizing that transaction and it’s ******* to get that money back,” she said. “People really need to be patient and stop and pause and say, ‘Does this sound legitimate?’” A family left devastated Ansley Ashby said her father is struggling to cope with his new reality: his wife and three dogs are missing, his home was destroyed in the hurricane and he doesn’t know if he will get his nearly $40,000 back. Rod Ashby and Kim had spent the last two years building the house along the Elk River that they planned to make their retirement home. They had visited regularly to apply the finishing touches, according to the family. The couple live in Sanford, about 45 miles southwest of Raleigh, but went to the house near the Tennessee state line to handle a few things before the storm. The couple constructed the house 20 feet above the historic flood lines on the river. Meidinger previously told CNN its foundation was no match for Helene’s destructive tide. Kim Ashby and her husband Rod Ashby were at their home in Elk Park, North Carolina, on Friday when it was swept away by floodwaters. Kim Ashby is still missing. A neighbor took a photo of the home as it floated in the river. – Meidinger Family On September 27, the couple was eating breakfast when Rod realized something was wrong. Within seconds, the house was swept away into the river. Meidinger said Rod grabbed her mom and their three dogs, held onto a mattress and then a wall, as their house floated down the river. They were eventually separated in the fast-moving waters. “That’s the last time that he saw my mom,” Meidinger previously told CNN. “The last time anyone has seen my mom.” Avery County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Van Williams said police and volunteer search crews have spent the last six weeks combing the Elk River for Kim, without any luck. She is among two people still missing in the county after the storm, Williams said. More than 200 people ***** across the southeast region of the country in the hurricane, CNN previously reported. Ansley said her father had shared his struggles with the scammer during several phone conversations before wiring the money. “He definitely took advantage of our situation,” she said. CNN’s Ray Sanchez and David Williams contributed to this story. For more CNN news and newsletters create an account at CNN.com Source link #wife #swept #Hurricane #Helenes #floodwaters #hes #scammed Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

PS5 Pro – 3 Things I Love (And Hate) About Sony's New Console PS5 Pro – 3 Things I Love (And Hate) About Sony's New Console The PS5 Pro is a powerhouse console with stunning graphics and impressive design, but its got some drawbacks. Source link #PS5 #Pro #Love #Hate #Sony039s #Console Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

STM Loves: Yolk SPF, PrideFest, Wines Of The Wild South, The Wedding Scammer and Magic Apple STM Loves: Yolk SPF, PrideFest, Wines Of The Wild South, The Wedding Scammer and Magic Apple STM’s tips include a local sunscreen brand, a summer sundowner with Great Southern wines, celebration of our ****** community, a new beachside eatery and an addictive podcast. Source link #STM #Loves #Yolk #SPF #PrideFest #Wines #Wild #South #Wedding #Scammer #Magic #Apple Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

NetEase executives and workers were reportedly arrested amid a *********** investigation NetEase executives and workers were reportedly arrested amid a *********** investigation The ex-head of NetEase’s esports division and NetEase Games’ former general manager are said to have been arrested on money laundering and bribery charges. Alongside ex-executives Xiang Liang and Jin Yuchen, several other people who worked at the company were reportedly arrested over alleged ***********. As noted by Game Developer, ******** outlet Leifeng reported that the former employees in question allegedly laundered in the region of 800 million to 1 billion yuan ($111 million to $139 million). NetEase confirmed to Bloomberg Law only that police were investigating possible ***********. The company is said to have dismissed nine staff members for alleged bribery. Several external individuals were also implicated, according to Yicai Global. The outlet noted that, per an internal memo, NetEase will refuse to do business with 27 companies that have been connected to the alleged ****** and ***********. NetEase is behind the likes of Diablo Immortal and Naraka: Bladepoint (the latter of which averages more than 109,000 players on Steam at any given time). It has two free-to-play shooters on the way based on major franchises, namely Marvel Rivals and Destiny: Rising. White collar ******* aren’t quite a rarity in the games industry. Sonic the Hedgehog co-creator Yuji Naka was last year handed a suspended prison sentence and ordered to pay just over $1.1 million after admitting to insider trading. Source link #NetEase #executives #workers #reportedly #arrested #*********** #investigation Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Catherine, Princess of Wales joins royals at Remembrance event Catherine, Princess of Wales joins royals at Remembrance event The Princess of Wales has joined the rest of the royal family at a major Remembrance Weekend event in London. Catherine is gradually returning to public duties following her ******* chemotheraphy treatment – she made her first official public engagement in October. She joined the rest of the Royal Family as well as senior politicians at the Royal Albert Hall on Saturday night. Queen Camilla was not able to attend as she was recovering from a chest infection, the palace said in a statement earlier on Saturday. The Festival of Remembrance – an evening featuring music performances and storytelling – is being held to pay respect to serving personnel, veterans and their families. The commemorative concert and a Sunday service at the Cenotaph are among the two most important events on the royal calendar. Catherine’s attendance is the first time she has been at a major royal occasion since finishing her chemotherapy. King Charles, 75, will lead the royal family at both events. The King, who is still receiving ******* treatment, will lay a wreath at the memorial in Whitehall, London on Sunday. The palace announed in February that the King had been diagnosed with ******* and would take time away from public life to undergo treatment. The following month, Kate, 42, also revealed that she too had been diagnosed with ******* and was getting treatment. Source link #Catherine #Princess #Wales #joins #royals #Remembrance #event Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Game Pass brought “on the fence” gamers to Call of Duty: ****** Ops 6 Game Pass brought “on the fence” gamers to Call of Duty: ****** Ops 6 Game Pass itself is a huge gamble for Microsoft, while it’s great for the gamer, it can have negative effects on game sales, as its more popular plans have first-party fare heading to the platform day-and-date of release. Call of Duty: ****** Ops 6, which was obviously heading to the service, on the other hand, proved that to not be the case overall, despite worries it would. In its latest financial report (via IGN), Microsoft confirmed that sales on third-party platforms were actually 60% higher than 2023’s Modern Warfare 3. Meanwhile speaking with BBC, Treyarch’s associate creative director, Miles Leslie, asserted that its inclusion on Game Pass helped players who were “on the fence” about picking up the latest entry to the long-running FPS franchise. “What we’ve seen is it’s allowed people that might have been on the fence, might have had some of that friction, might have been like, ‘I haven’t played in a while’ to actually come back and try the game.” Now, though, the biggest thing is whether players will stick around for the long-haul or dip as soon as Call of Duty: ****** Ops 6 is done and dusted. Smash Jump’s Adrian Cozmuta said this in our review: “Call of Duty: ****** Ops 6 is a return to form for the franchise and deserves a spot among the best Call of Duty titles. BO6 is a complete top-to-bottom Call of Duty package, featuring an explosive campaign, a fun and frantic multiplayer and Zombies mode, the most dynamic gunplay and movement yet, and an all-around outstanding presentation.” Source link #Game #Pass #brought #fence #gamers #Call #Duty #****** #Ops Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘Right place all the time’: Perth Airport boss’ pledge once $5b redevelopment works are complete ‘Right place all the time’: Perth Airport boss’ pledge once $5b redevelopment works are complete Perth Airport’s boss has promised passengers will be in the ‘right place all the time’ when $5b redevelopment works are finally complete early next decade. Source link #place #time #Perth #Airport #boss #pledge #redevelopment #works #complete Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

LG’s EV battery with six times more energy storage to power Rivian R2 SUV LG’s EV battery with six times more energy storage to power Rivian R2 SUV ********* EV manufacturer Rivian has partnered with South Korea’s LG Energy Solution for procurement of batteries which would be fitted on to its upcoming R2 electric SUV cars. As part of the contract, LG Energy Solutions will supply 4695 cylindrical batteries to Rivian under a five-year agreement. In the first year, these batteries will be manufactured at LG’s standalone plant in Arizona before being shipped to Rivian’s facility in Normal, Illinois. Both companies reaffirmed their commitment to the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which provides a $7,500 tax incentive for EVs with key components made in the US. The agreement with Rivian is expected to strengthen LG Energy Solution’s presence in the US, by providing competitive battery cells and expanding into new markets. Aiming for affordability The next-generation 4695 cylindrical battery, measuring 46mm in diameter and 95mm in height, offers long range and high safety. It has six times the energy storage capacity of the current 2170 cylindrical batteries. Its larger size allows for higher energy density, better space efficiency, and improved safety, drawing attention across the industry. Rivian’s R2 series is aimed at a wider global market than the R1. The company’s partnership with LG Energy Solution is expected to play a key role in supporting R2’s design vision of long range, durability, and efficiency. LG Energy Solution has been developing its cylindrical battery technology for the past 20 years, backed by extensive manufacturing experience and a wide range of patents. “Due to the dynamic nature of the current EV market, an increasing number of global automakers are demonstrating a strong preference for a diverse range of battery form factors. This large-scale order from Rivian for 4695 batteries marks a key milestone for LG Energy Solution in expanding its client base within the cylindrical battery segment,” said David Kim, CEO of LG Energy Solution. This battery also supports Rivian’s goal of reducing manufacturing costs, helping to make the R2 its most affordable model for the mass market. Rivian projects a 45% improvement in battery pack assembly efficiency for the R2 compared to the R1 platform. By using fewer parts and focusing on efficiency, Rivian aims to provide a more cost-effective battery solution. R2 to compete with Tesla Model Y Rivian recently opened pre-orders for the R2, with deliveries expected to start in the first half of 2026. Starting at $45,000, the R2 is positioned as Rivian’s first widely accessible EV, marking a milestone similar to Tesla’s ‘Model 3 moment’. In terms of price, it will compete with models like the Tesla Model Y and Hyundai Ioniq 5. The R2 offers 0 to 60 mph acceleration in under 3 seconds and an estimated range of over 300 miles. It comes equipped with automated driving tech and unique features, like a rear window that folds down for an ‘open-air experience’. Source link #LGs #battery #times #energy #storage #power #Rivian #SUV Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Spinners and Asalanka lead Sri Lanka to T20 win over NZ Spinners and Asalanka lead Sri Lanka to T20 win over NZ Sri Lanka spinners clipped the New Zealand batters on a turning pitch to win a low-scoring first Twenty20 by four wickets. Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana shared six wickets as they bowled out New Zealand for 135 in 19.3 overs on Saturday. New Zealand fast bowler Zakary Foulkes picked up three wickets in three overs but Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka’s unbeaten 35 — the game’s top score — carried Sri Lanka to 6-140 with an over to spare. “Bit of nerves, but my plan was to bat till the end,” Asalanka said. “We could have bowled them out 15-20 runs before, (but) credit should go to their lower order batters.” The second and final game will be played at the same venue on Sunday. Both teams then play three ODIs to prepare for next year’s Champions Trophy. New Zealand stumbled to 31-3 inside the batting powerplay. “I thought we did pretty well to get to 130, it looked like we wouldn’t get there halfway through,” captain Mitchell Santner said. “It was a spinning wicket to be fair. We felt that we could defend it, but a couple of good knocks take it away from you.” Tim Robinson was clean bowled off Wellalage’s (20-3) quick arm ball and Mark Chapman flicked fast bowler Nuwan Tushara to Hasaranga at deep square leg. Opening batter Will Young smashed a six and a four in his run-a-ball knock of 19 but missed Theekshana’s (21-1) fuller ball and was adjudged leg before wicket. Hasaranga (20-2) and fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana (29-2) further squeezed New Zealand in the middle overs. Glenn Phillips was baffled by Hasaranga’s googly and was trapped lbw on the back foot, and wicketkeeper Pathirana caught Mitchell Hay off a thick outside edge. Santner missed Hasaranga and was stumped as New Zealand fell to 6-96-in the 16th over. Foulkes’ quickfire unbeaten 27 off 16 lifted the total before Wellalage wrapped up the innings by claiming the last two wickets off successive deliveries. Sri Lanka stumbled early in the run chase when Santner had Kusal Mendis lbw in his first over. Pathum Nissanka (19) went for an extravagant inside out shot off Foulkes’ last ball in the powerplay and was clean bowled, while Kusal Perera (23) couldn’t read an arm ball from Michael Bracewell and was lbw. Perera became Sri Lanka’s top run-scorer in T20s, surpassing Tillakaratne Dilshan’s 1,889. Asalanka, the player of the match for his 28-ball knock, held up one end by hitting two sixes and a boundary despite Foulkes getting Bhanuka Rajapaksa caught behind off a short delivery. And Hasaranga (22) mistimed a pull shot against the right-arm fast bowler when Sri Lanka needed 11 for victory. Source link #Spinners #Asalanka #lead #Sri #Lanka #T20 #win Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Florida Woman Steals C7 Corvette With $60,000 Cash Inside Florida Woman Steals C7 Corvette With $60,000 Cash Inside Read the full story on The Auto Wire Florida Woman Steals C7 Corvette With $60,000 Cash Inside Maybe not the best life decision. Car thieves, especially those who just steal a vehicle on impulse, don’t tend to be horribly bright. However, we usually assume a newer, well-maintained GM model like a C7 Corvette has OnStar functioning. This woman who swiped the sports car from a restaurant parking lot in Nassau, Florida with $60,000 in cash inside obviously didn’t think that through. Watch a man lead Indiana cops on a wild chase using a school bus here. With OnStar and similar telematics services, the owner can have an agent track the location of the vehicle in real time as well as slow it down and even bring the car to a stop. This makes the job of officers responding to a call like this much easier. Instead of this being a high-flying, high-speed, high-fatality chase, it’s resolved rather peacefully. The big question here is why someone has $60,0000 cash on them and why the ***** would they leave that much money, or really any money, inside their car while they go eat in a restaurant? We know some will automatically assume a big wad of cash is ***** money, and quite a few law enforcement agencies do the same, but the woman says her and her husband own a construction business and she just got a large cash payment. We’d recommend going straight to the bank with those kinds of funds, or at least holding onto it inside the restaurant, because an unattended vehicle isn’t exactly Fort Knox. What we do know is we don’t even leave $20 in the glovebox of our vehicles for this very reason. But wait, there’s more: in the badgecam footage, we learn the husband had given the thief who was sitting on a bench outside a **********. When the woman commented on how nice the Chevy Corvette was, the guy gladly showed off the vehicle, opening it up, etc. That allowed the suspect to case it out. But wait, it gets even better: the wife admits the $60,000 that was in her purse, which was sitting in the car, also contained her key to the Corvette. As with most modern cars, the C7 has keyless entry and ignition, so leaving a key inside means possibly anyone can walk up, open the car, start up the engine, and drive off. Story continues You might think what this woman did was unusual, but you wouldn’t believe how many people leave the key to their vehicle sitting in the cupholder or center console all the time because they just don’t want to have to carry and remember it. This is why we wonder if technology is making people dumber and lazier. The husband claims he just simply forgot to lock the car after he showed it off to a random stranger, who obviously saw the purse just sitting inside. What do you think of the whole situation? Join our Newsletter, subscribe to our YouTube page, and follow us on Facebook. Source link #Florida #Woman #Steals #Corvette #Cash Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Biden, Trump to meet in the White House’s Oval Office Biden, Trump to meet in the White House’s Oval Office US President Joe Biden and president-elect Donald Trump will meet at the White House on Biden’s invitation, a White House spokesperson says. Biden and Trump will gather for a traditional post-election meeting in the Oval Office at 11am on Wednesday, officials said. Trump will take office on January 20 after defeating current Vice President Kamala Harris in the November 5 presidential election. Biden had initially sought re-election but dropped out of the race in July after a disastrous debate against Trump. “At President Biden’s invitation, President Biden and President-elect Trump will meet in the Oval Office on Wednesday,” Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in a statement. Such a meeting is customary between the outgoing president and the incoming president, and is meant partly to mark the start of a peaceful transfer of power. But Trump, a ***********, did not host Biden, a Democrat, for a sit-down after the 2020 election when Trump lost his re-election bid. The White House said Biden called Trump this past Wednesday to congratulate him and invite him to meet in the Oval Office. In a speech on Thursday, Biden said he had assured Trump “that I would direct my entire administration to work with his team to ensure a peaceful and orderly transition. That’s what the ********* people deserve”. with AP Source link #Biden #Trump #meet #White #Houses #Oval #Office Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Mason Greenwood encouraged to sue Manchester ******* after Benjamin Mendy case Mason Greenwood encouraged to sue Manchester ******* after Benjamin Mendy case Mason Greenwood encouraged to sue Manchester ******* after Benjamin Mendy case Mason Greenwood is being encouraged to sue Manchester ******* after Benjamin Mendy successfully sued their rivals Man City. According to The Sun, legal sources say there could be “potential implications” following Mendy’s case. A tribunal ruled City acted unlawfully when they stopped paying Mendy’s wages in 2021. Mendy is set to pocket £9m after his wages were withheld after he was charged with ***** and ******* ********. Mendy’s case was turned on its head when he was later cleared. As for Greenwood, it is understood that his entourage are still unhappy with *******’s decision to get rid of him six months after the charges were dropped by the Crown Prosecution Services. Potential case raise for Mason Greenwood against Manchester ******* Photo by CLEMENT MAHOUDEAU / AFP The reason for their frustration supposedly stems from a belief it affected Greenwood’s earning ability and attractiveness to sponsors such as Nike, who ditched him after he was arrested. However, it is worth noting that Nike made that decision without *******’s input. They didn’t want Greenwood representing their brand anymore. The report adds that ******* are prepared for legal action if Greenwood decided to try to launch a case. This means they were watching the Mendy case closely and expected a knock off effect. “This is something that has been on the cards ever since ********* charges against Mason were dropped,” a source said. “The club has noted the Mendy case and the potential implications it has for them. “But the two cases are fundamentally different. “Mendy was suspended without pay by City, whilst Mason was suspended on full pay. “If he were to launch legal action it would be for a loss of potential earnings. “He was one of the hottest prospects in Europe. “His suspension destroyed it all in an instant.” The source added: “He could also claim for damage to his mental health. “The Mendy case has emboldened those around Greenwood. “They feel he was unfairly treated. “But the club sought legal advice at every single stage and is prepared should he go through with it.” It says a lot about the Greenwood’s people that they are still focused on ******* rather than their client’s playing career in France, after he joined Marseille in the summer. Greenwood has enjoyed a decent start to life in France too. But it sounds like his representatives are looking to guarantee some early coin. Talk about burning bridges, or have they been burnt already? More Stories / Latest News Preview: Manchester ******* vs Leicester City – Chance to move up the table Nov 9 2024, 8:19 Ex-Manchester ******* scout makes admission about sought-after Championship starlet; Palace plan £20m+ bid Nov 9 2024, 8:01 AC Milan target pre-agreement with 30 y/o Manchester ******* star in January Nov 9 2024, 7:41 Source link #Mason #Greenwood #encouraged #sue #Manchester #******* #Benjamin #Mendy #case Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Computing industry legend Elwood Edwards, the voice of AOL ‘You’ve got mail,’ passes away at 74 Computing industry legend Elwood Edwards, the voice of AOL ‘You’ve got mail,’ passes away at 74 It’s the end of an era—on November 5, a day before what would have been his 75th birthday, Elwood Edwards of America Online (AOL)’s “You’ve got mail!” fame ***** of illness, as reported by his former place of employment, WKYC Studios on WTHR. While Elwood Edwards was best known for his lineup of AOL quotes, namely “You’ve got mail!”, “Files done,” “Goodbye,” and “Welcome,” he was also active on the radio and in various newsrooms up until his retirement, working on graphics, camera operation, and more. His pay for the original AOL collaboration in 1989 was just $200. Still, in the following decades, that voice role established him in the collective consciousness, leading to subsequent cameos even in TV shows like The Simpsons. After retiring from news work at Cleveland, Ohio’s WKYC news station, in 2016, Elwood Edwards seemed set to make a living with occasional small business opportunities fueled by his past fame. This included selling personalized voice quotes on his website (a model now commonly mirrored by other voice actors on services like Cameo or Fiverr) and occasional commercial appearances or cameos. He was even spotted doing work as an Uber driver by a Twitter user in 2016. AOL Dial Up Internet Connection Sound + You’ve Got Mail (America Online) 90’s – YouTube Watch On His last two major on-screen appearances were in March 2015 on The Tonight Show, starring Jimmy Fallon, and in October 2022, just two years before his ******, promoting the e-commerce platform Shopify in a commercial. His Jimmy Fallon appearance was overtly humorous, involving an audience member’s suggestion to have Edwards say different things in his iconic “You’ve got mail!” inflection. His animated Simpsons cameo back in 2000 had him playing a virtual doctor advising a patient, “You’ve got leprosy,” still riffing on his legendary line. Before his ******, Elwood Edwards married twice and had two children with his first wife, Betsy Fulcher. He did not have children with his second wife, Karen Adams, and they eventually divorced. Regardless, Elwood Edwards’ voice and talents are well-known in his industry. He is bound to be missed by tech enthusiasts and fellow newsmen worldwide, especially those fortunate enough to have worked with him at WKYC, among other radio and news stations. Get Tom’s Hardware’s best news and in-depth reviews, straight to your inbox. Source link #Computing #industry #legend #Elwood #Edwards #voice #AOL #Youve #mail #passes Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Wolves climb off the bottom of EPL with first victory Wolves climb off the bottom of EPL with first victory Wolves secured their first English Premier League win after 11 games and climbed off the bottom of the table by beating Southampton 2-0 to ease the pressure on manager Gary O’Neil. Brazil forward Matheus Cunha set up Pablo Sarabia for a second-minute goal and netted himself in the second half to inspire Wolves at Molineux on Saturday. Southampton dropped to bottom and have now lost nine of 11 matches since returning to the top flight. O’Neil said: “The players deserve it. They’ve put in an awful lot of work. “The win was not about me today, a lot was made about me and my future, I’m comfortable in my position and the future my coaching career has.” Fulham continued their impressive season by winning at 10-man Crystal Palace 3-0 to move level on points with fourth-placed Chelsea. Emile Smith Rowe opened the scoring and Harry Wilson – whose two stoppage-time goals earned a win at Brentford on Monday – added two more late goals after Daichi Kamada was red-carded for Palace. Afterwards, Fulham boss Marco Silva admitted Wilson is doing everything he can to ****** for a start but said: “I know that Harry, like all the others, he wants to play from the start. “I know him very well, I know his mood when he’s not playing, but the reality is that he has to be ready to help his team from the start, or if the manager decides a different way from the bench. “That is his job, I’m here to take decisions, but he’s doing nothing wrong.” Brentford bounced back from that painful loss with a 3-2 victory over Bournemouth, thanks to Yoane Wissa’s double and a 50th-minute winner from Mikkel Damsgaard. West Ham drew at home with Everton 0-0 in the other game, with England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford producing a breathtaking save in stoppage time to preserve a point for the visitors. In the later games, defending champion Manchester City — coming off three straight losses in all competitions — are visiting Brighton before first-placed Liverpool hosted Aston Villa. Source link #Wolves #climb #bottom #EPL #victory Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Latest on Tropical Storm Rafael from the National Hurricane Center Latest on Tropical Storm Rafael from the National Hurricane Center Article first published: Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, 4 a.m. ET Article last updated: Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, 10 a.m. ET According to the National Hurricane Center’s 10 am Saturday advisory, Tropical Storm Rafael is 290 miles north-northwest of Progreso Mexico, with maximum sustained wind of 50 mph. It’s moving at 6 mph to the west-northwest. “The storm is expected to slow down and meander over the central Gulf of Mexico Sunday into Monday, then turn toward the south or south-southwest by Monday night.” forecasters explained. “Continued weakening is forecast through early next week.” YESTERDAY (Friday): Yesterday, Rafael transformed into a Category 2 hurricane. It was later downgraded to a tropical storm with sustained winds of 50 mph. HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND: SURF: Swells generated by Rafael will continue impacting portions of the northern and western Gulf Coast through the weekend. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. RAINFALL: Rainfall indirectly associated with the moisture from Rafael is expected to lead to 3 to 6 inches of rain, with local amounts to 10 inches, across portions of the Upper Texas Coast into Southwest and Central Louisiana through Sunday morning. This rain will lead to potentially significant flash flooding. Source: National Hurricane Center This article was generated by the Sun Herald ****, artificial intelligence software that analyzes information from the National Hurricane Center and applies it to templates created by journalists in the newsroom. We are experimenting with this and other new ways of providing more useful content to our readers and subscribers. You can report errors or bugs to *****@*****.tld. Full hurricane coverage at sunherald.com/news/weather-news/ Source link #Latest #Tropical #Storm #Rafael #National #Hurricane #Center Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Runner becomes crowd favourite at New York Marathon Runner becomes crowd favourite at New York Marathon Ceri Hooper Lloyd Martin has completed the New York marathon, just months after completing his first one in London earlier this year A runner with Down’s syndrome – who gained a world record at his first marathon in London earlier this year – has become a crowd favourite after taking on New York. Lloyd Martin, 20, whose family is from Cardiff, made history earlier this year as the youngest person in his learning disability category to complete a marathon. While constant dance breaks meant he did not beat his London time in New York, it gained him a new host of fans. “I’m so unbelievably proud,” said his mum, Ceri Hooper. “Never in my wildest dreams did I think he would he would ever be running alongside me.” Lloyd’s cross-continental marathon journey began at a young age, as an avid enjoyer of many sports including running, gymnastics and playing football for Special Olympics clubs. “He had said a few times he’d like to run a marathon, but I really didn’t take him seriously,” said Ceri, a marathon runner herself. However, after the opportunity arose for London, and Lloyd was given the rundown of the amount of training it would involve, he chose to go for it. Ceri Hooper Ceri said she’s “unbelievably proud” of what Lloyd has achieved “We literally went from a 5k Parkruns to a marathon in four months,” said Ceri, from Cardiff. “We only did three runs a week. I really didn’t want him to get injured or get fed up with it… he still had his other training, for football and gymnastics.” “It’s just such a lovely experience and he understands the health and fitness benefits to the training as well.” After the success of London, the chance to do it all over again across the pond was a chance Lloyd could not miss out on. “Lloyd was totally excited, he loved the whole marathon experience,” added Ceri. Ceri Hooper Lloyd was stopping and dancing at every chance he got, to the enjoyment of spectators and fellow runners, said Ceri Despite his relative stardom in *** running circles, Ceri expected to be anonymous in New York, however this was not the case. “The amount of people that passed us and said ‘oh, I saw you in London’ or ‘I saw you at the Great North Run’, it was really really nice. He had a lot of support.” “Because he loves to dance, every music stop, whether it was a choir, a band, a DJ, he was stopping and dancing, which is why it ended up taking us so long. “He was having such a good time, I couldn’t tear him away from the music,” joked Ceri. Ceri Hooper After the success of New York and London, Lloyd now wants to complete the big six global marathons Lloyd completed the run in eight and half hours, but was picking up new fans the entire way. “Runners were stopping to film him, people in the crowd, they were all filming him and and just getting involved. “Other runners were stopping and dancing with him. It was quite infectious.” After getting the taste for marathon running, Lloyd now has big ambitions, with his sights set on completing the big six global marathons. “I’m aware of just how much training that is going to take, so we’re just taking it one at a time,” said Ceri. Source link #Runner #crowd #favourite #York #Marathon Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trade, investment centred as world leaders talk in Peru Trade, investment centred as world leaders talk in Peru Transitioning to cleaner energy and working to reduce food wastage will feature at a major Asia-Pacific summit as world leaders prepare to meet in Peru. Peru is hosting the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) between Sunday and Saturday, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to attend later in the summit. Peru’s ambassador to Australia Vitaliano Gallardo has been working to bolster economic co-operation, with the South ********* nation pushing for more investment in its mining and critical mineral sectors. The APEC grouping brings together more than 20 economies to promote trade and investment. Mr Gallardo is hoping for endorsement of a roadmap on green hydrogen and regional standards to avoid food waste. “We want to also put some thoughts in the leaders’ declaration on how to transition from an informal to a formal economy using digitalisation,” he told AAP, with large sections of Peru still underpinned by cash payments. Peru is positioning itself as a gateway to South America and from the continent into Asia, with the opening of a new port just north of its capital Lima. It’s working to court *********** mining giants to invest hundreds of millions of dollars across 51 projects in the pipeline through to 2035. It has large amounts of copper and lithium which are integral for building renewable technology. Lima wants to diversify away from a reliance on exports to China, which has $US25 billion ($A38 billion) invested in its mining and critical minerals sector, accounting for almost 30 per cent, according to its energy minister. Unprecedented global challenges including climate change, biodiversity loss and natural resource scarcity posed a threat to the environment and economic stability, Peru’s Finance Minister Jose Arista Arbildo says. This made investment in clean energy technology crucial as environmental sustainability and economic growth were interconnected, he said. Mr Albanese has dismissed concerns a Trump presidency will hinder a renewables rollout, pointing to APEC and sideline meetings – including with Indonesia’s leader – as evidence of international co-operation on the issue. Hosting APEC would provide a great opportunity to improve bilateral relationships, Mr Gallardo said. The summit was “a useful forum for dialogue but it’s not a decision-making forum” that imposed binding agreements on members, *********** Fair Trade and Investment Network convenor Patricia Ranald said. Dr Ranald expects a focus on the transition to renewable energy, with a broad interest in decarbonising. “They tend to make statements on what they agree on but I think there would be a shared interest in the transition to low-carbon, green energy economies,” she told AAP. “There’s certainly a lot of interest in mining critical minerals.” Given there was a session during the summit focusing on Indigenous people, Dr Ranald said she hoped their rights would be put front and centre of the debate around increased mining. Source link #Trade #investment #centred #world #leaders #talk #Peru Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Will JonBenét Ramsey’s ******* Finally Be Brought To Justice? Will JonBenét Ramsey’s ******* Finally Be Brought To Justice? Will JonBenét Ramsey’s ******* finally be brought to justice 28 years after her *******? The upcoming Netflix docuseries “Cold Case: Who ******* JonBenét Ramsey” claims that authorities continue to mishandle the case of the ****** of the 6-year-old in 1996, including the not-so-subtle blame they placed on the family. Her father John ******** confounded by the missteps, and in 2022, he spoke to Access Hollywood’s Zuri Hall what he considers their biggest mistake. “Cold Case: Who ******* JonBenét Ramey” hits Netflix on Nov. 25. Source link #JonBenét #Ramseys #******* #Finally #Brought #Justice Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

How To Find Taiga Biomes In Minecraft How To Find Taiga Biomes In Minecraft There are dozens of different biomes in Minecraft, but one of the most popular to build in, especially early on, is the Taiga biome. This specific biome is home to the spruce tree, which are some of the best wood blocks to build with aesthetically. The biome also features a calming green tint to the grass, often borders water, and can spawn a plethora of mobs. To see how you can find your own Taiga biome in Minecraft, check out the guide below. How to find the Taiga biome in Minecraft Like all biomes in Minecraft, the Taiga biome is randomly generated on your map. There’s no true concrete way to ensure you can find one, but there are often signs to look for when trying to find the land of the spruces. The Taiga biome in Minecraft For starters, the Taiga biome is often bordered by regular forest biomes along with swamps. You’ll also commonly find the Taiga biome separated from a meadow by a river. Rivers often border Taiga biomes, but the ocean is less common to see. You can also find other variants of the Taiga biome nearby. Snowy Taiga and Old Growth Taiga biomes border the regular version frequently. The Snowy Taiga biome has snow-covered spruces and grass while the Old Growth Taiga biome features brown dirt blocks in place of the green grass from the regular version. Finally, you can commonly find villages and outposts in Taiga biomes, so that’s something to look out for if you’re traversing the map looking for the spruce-filled forest. How to Teleport to the Taiga Biome in Minecraft For those of you playing on a creative world or simply wishing to spawn directly in the Taiga biome, you can use commands to teleport there. Enter the following commands to teleport to the biome: Press ” to bring up the console commands box Type “/locate biome taiga” in the commands box This will show you the coordinates to the nearest Taiga biome Type “/teleport biome” and then type in the exact coordinates the game gave you without the commas and parentheses (example: -1956 136 7930) Press enter and you’ll be immediately teleported to the middle of that Taiga biome on the map Teleporting directly to a Taiga biome This is the easiest way to get to the Taiga biome, but it won’t be available to those on a ********* survival world or on a creative world where they don’t have command permissions. What spawns in the Taiga Biome in Minecraft? The Taiga biome is home to spruce trees, as previously mentioned, but it also has an abundance of ferns, sweet berry bushes, and dandelions. There are plenty of mobs to get you started here in Minecraft as well, including the following: Creeper Enderman Skeleton ****** Spider Witch Zombie Zombie Villager Bat Chicken Cow Fox Pig Rabbit Sheep Wolf Glow Squid And that wraps up everything you need to know about the Taiga biome in Minecraft. If you’re looking for another unique biome, check out our guide on how to find the Terracotta biome. Source link #Find #Taiga #Biomes #Minecraft Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Cameron Norrie: Briton’s wait for ATP Tour title continues after Moselle Open loss to Benjamin Bonzi Cameron Norrie: Briton’s wait for ATP Tour title continues after Moselle Open loss to Benjamin Bonzi Bonzi might only be ranked 124th in the world, but he has been on a hot streak which has led to the first title of his career at the age of 28. Norrie paid the price for not taking his chances – particularly in a tight first set where he converted only one of 13 break points. A mammoth ninth game saw the British number two create 10 opportunities on Bonzi’s serve, but could not take any of them and his opponent then edged the set on a tie-break. Bonzi, having demonstrated the same resilience he had shown all week, maintained momentum and clinically broke early in the second set. Norrie’s aggressive returning became more wayward as he tried to recover, meaning he was unable to apply any more serious pressure on Bonzi’s serve. Serving out for the title at 5-4, the Frenchman showed no sign of tension as he hit an ace out wide to set up championship point before sealing victory. “I was not expecting a week like that. It’s crazy to finish the year like this,” said Bonzi, who will return to the world’s top 100 next week. At the Belgrade Open, Canada’s Denis Shapovalov also ended a long wait for an ATP title by beating Serbia’s Hamad Medjedovic in the final. Shapovalov, 25, has been out of the top 100 for most of the season after a knee injury, but lifted his first trophy since 2019 with a 6-4 6-4 victory. Source link #Cameron #Norrie #Britons #wait #ATP #Tour #title #continues #Moselle #Open #loss #Benjamin #Bonzi Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

South *********** winemaker John Hughes is the riesling freak for a reason South *********** winemaker John Hughes is the riesling freak for a reason ‘If you want to experience the best of anything, you visit a specialist. John Hughes, the “riesling freak”, is undoubtedly a specialist in his field’ Source link #South #*********** #winemaker #John #Hughes #riesling #freak #reason Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

4 Electric Vehicles Retirees Should Avoid Buying Before Christmas 4 Electric Vehicles Retirees Should Avoid Buying Before Christmas Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming more and more popular each year. An electric car can be a great transportation option for retirees, since many retirees don’t travel long distances often and fuel savings can be helpful to those on fixed incomes. Trending Now: 6 Hybrid Vehicles To Stay Away From in Retirement Check Out: 9 Things You Must Do To Grow Your Wealth in 2024 However, not all EVs are created equal, and you must consider cost, availability and practicality before choosing a car. Here are four EVs that retirees should avoid buying before Christmas, but first, let’s discuss the best time to buy a vehicle. Trending Now: Prior to the holiday season is not the best time to make a large purchase like an electric vehicle. You may already have large expenses planned for gifts and travel. Adding the significant expense of a new vehicle can strain your budget, limit your financial flexibility and cause unnecessary stress. Additionally, dealerships typically offer better discounts and incentives at the end of the month, quarter and year, making New Year’s one of the best times to buy a vehicle. Before Christmas, the demand for new vehicles tends to be higher, reducing both your likelihood of finding a good deal and your negotiating power. Waiting until after Christmas can allow retirees to take advantage of year-end model clearances and better deals on last year’s models. Explore More: Here’s the Most Popular Car Brand Among Baby Boomers in Each State The Tesla Model S Plaid is a high-performance electric vehicle that boasts impressive speed and cutting-edge technology. However, its hefty price tag makes it less appealing for retirees on a fixed income. The Model S Plaid’s advanced features and tech-focused design can also be overwhelming for those who prefer a more straightforward driving experience. Before Christmas, dealerships may not offer significant discounts on popular vehicles such as the Model S Plaid. The Porsche Taycan Turbo S is another luxury EV that comes with a premium price of nearly $175,000. While it offers exceptional performance and a luxurious interior, it may not be the most practical option for retirees. The high maintenance costs and complex technology can pose challenges for those who prefer a simpler and more affordable vehicle. Additionally, purchasing such an expensive car before Christmas can strain your holiday budget and cause undue stress. Story Continues The Lucid Air Pure Edition is a newcomer in the EV market, promising impressive range and performance. However, its high price and limited availability make it a risky buy for retirees. You won’t find a Lucid on just any car lot, and Lucid dealerships and authorized service centers may be hard to find depending on where you live. If you want to take a test drive, you have to fill out a form on the website. The limited availability combined with higher holiday demand means it could be difficult to get your hands on one of these EVs before Christmas, much less negotiate the price. The Rivian R1T is an all-electric pickup truck that has gotten significant attention for its rugged design and off-road capabilities. While it may appeal to adventurous retirees, its high cost and relatively unproven track record make it a less practical choice. Additionally, the R1T’s large size might not be a good fit for retirees with mobility challenges, as it is high off the ground, which makes climbing in and out more difficult. If you’re set on getting a Rivian, wait until just after Christmas when dealerships are trying to reach their end of month, quarter and year sales goals by offering deals and discounts. More From GOBankingRates This article originally appeared on GOBankingRates.com: 4 Electric Vehicles Retirees Should Avoid Buying Before Christmas Source link #Electric #Vehicles #Retirees #Avoid #Buying #Christmas Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Mac Studio lookalike packs a Core i9-14900KF CPU and RTX 4090 Laptop GPU — the FEVM FN60G rocks a 3.8-liter chassis that’s slightly smaller than the Mac Studio Mac Studio lookalike packs a Core i9-14900KF CPU and RTX 4090 Laptop GPU — the FEVM FN60G rocks a 3.8-liter chassis that’s slightly smaller than the Mac Studio VideoCardz has spotted a review of the FEVM FN60G, a mini-PC aesthetically inspired by Apple’s Mac Studio. The tiny monster packs a punch, leveraging a Core i9-14900KF processor and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU. The FEVM FN60G is a mini-PC with a smaller footprint than the Mac Studio, although it’s a bit taller. But despite its tiny dimensions—it is smaller than a mini-ITX motherboard—it packs a serious punch with an Intel Core i9-14900KF processor and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU. You also get two slots for DDR5-5200 SODIMMs and a single NVMe M.2 PCIe 4.0 slot, although we don’t have any information about its maximum memory and storage capacity yet. The FN60G also uses a Thermalright AIO liquid cooling solution, allowing the processor to stretch its legs without being limited by thermal throttling. Image 1 of 5 (Image credit: Jack Stone/YouTube) (Image credit: Jack Stone/YouTube) (Image credit: Jack Stone/YouTube) (Image credit: Jack Stone/YouTube) (Image credit: Jack Stone/YouTube) This mini-PC measures a measly 16.8 x 16.8 x 13.7cm, comparable to the 19.7 x 19.7 x 9.5cm size of the Apple Mac Studio. However, the i9-14900K beats the M2 Ultra in both single-core and multi-core performance, plus you get a discrete graphics card with the Windows mini-PC. FEVM gave the FN60G many ports: a DC barrel input plug, two HDMI 2.1 ports, two DisplayPort 1.4s, four USB-A ports, a USB-C port, and two Ethernet jacks in the rear. In the front, you also get two USB-A ports, another USB-C port, a 3.5mm combo jack, and an SD card reader. Finally, you get wireless connectivity via Wi-Fi 7. 14900KF+4090M！有史以来最强迷你主机！强到没朋友的4090迷你主机fevm fn60g WE水冷版！#4k #minipc #gaming #intel #nvidia – YouTube Watch On The FN60G primarily competes with other high-powered mini-PCs on the market. These include the Minisforum AtomMan G7 Pt, which has an AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX and a Radeon RX 7600M XT GPU, and the Asus ROG NUC, with its Intel Core Ultra 9 185H chip and RTX 4070 desktop graphics card. With its heavy-weight processor, the FN60G is the most powerful mini-PC among the bunch. And although it just uses an RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, it’s about as capable as an RTX 3090 Ti desktop GPU, which is nothing to sneeze at. It could even outperform the RTX 4070 desktop graphics card in the ROG NUC and the Radeon RX 7600M XT in the AtomMan G7 Pt. Get Tom’s Hardware’s best news and in-depth reviews, straight to your inbox. What’s more important about this mini-PC is that you can upgrade many parts. You can easily replace its CPU, memory, and storage. You can also replace the MXM GPU, giving you an advantage over high-power laptops with limited upgradability. So, if you’re looking for a high-performance PC that won’t take up too much space on your desktop, you should check out the FEVM FN60G. Source link #Mac #Studio #lookalike #packs #Core #i914900KF #CPU #RTX #Laptop #GPU #FEVM #FN60G #rocks #3.8liter #chassis #slightly #smaller #Mac #Studio Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Crowds flock to the City for 696th procession Crowds flock to the City for 696th procession Thousands of spectators have taken to the streets of the City of London to watch the 2024 Lord Mayor’s Show procession. The parade, which dates back to the 13th Century, featured about 7,000 people, 250 horses and 150 floats, from Guildhall to the Royal Courts of Justice on Saturday. The procession marks the first public engagement for the new Lord Mayor of the City of London, Alistair King. Mr King, the 696rd Lord Mayor, must travel to the Royal Courts to swear allegiance to the Crown before taking up his role. You can watch the Lord Mayor’s Show on the BBC iPlayer. Source link #Crowds #flock #City #696th #procession Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

D-Link refuses to patch a security flaw on over 60,000 NAS devices — the company instead recommends replacing legacy NAS with newer models D-Link refuses to patch a security flaw on over 60,000 NAS devices — the company instead recommends replacing legacy NAS with newer models Security researcher Netsecfish discovered a critical flaw in several popular D-Link NAS models that could allow an unauthenticated attacker to ******** a command injection ******* via an HTTP GET request. According to Netsecfish’s Notion site (h/t BleepingComputer), the vulnerability is in the account_mgr.cgi script, where they could add the malicious input in the name parameter to ******** the exploit. This issue is tracked in the National Vulnerability Database (NVD) as CVE-2024-10914 and declared a critical flaw with a severity score 9.2. The following D-Link models are affected by the issue: DNS-320 Version 1.00, DNS-320LW Version 1.01.0914.2012, DNS-325 Version 1.01, Version 1.02, and DNS-340L Version 1.08. Unfortunately for the users of these devices, D-Link declined to release a security patch for this issue, noting that “Products that have reached their EOL/EOS no longer receive device software updates and security patches and are no longer supported by D-Link.” The affected models have all reached their end-of-life/end-of-service date as of 2020, and “D-Link US recommends retiring and replacing D-Link devices that have reached EOL/EOS.” Netsecfish conducted an FOFA of the affected D-Link models, and the platform returned 61,147 results with 41,097 unique IP addresses. Although the NVD says that the ******* complexity might be high and exploiting the vulnerability is difficult, anyone with the knowledge and capability could theoretically access any of these publicly available D-Link NAS machines. If you’re using one of these models, it’s highly recommended that you replace your NAS system with one that’s still receiving patches from the manufacturer. If that isn’t possible right now, Netsecfish suggests restricting access to your NAS settings menu/interface to only trusted IP addresses. You could also isolate your NAS from the public internet to ensure that only authorized users can interact with it. Alternatively, you could look for third-party firmware supporting the affected hardware. However, you must ensure you download the firmware from a trusted source. But if you think it’s time to get a new NAS for your home, office, or business, you should check out our list of the best NAS before picking one to install. Get Tom’s Hardware’s best news and in-depth reviews, straight to your inbox. Source link #DLink #refuses #patch #security #flaw #NAS #devices #company #recommends #replacing #legacy #NAS #newer #models Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]