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Deborra-Lee Furness describes 'betrayal' amid Hugh Jackman divorce – BBC Deborra-Lee Furness describes 'betrayal' amid Hugh Jackman divorce – BBC Deborra-Lee Furness describes ‘betrayal’ amid Hugh Jackman divorce BBCDeborra-Lee Furness Officially Files for Divorce from Hugh Jackman Nearly 2 Years After Announcing Breakup People.comHugh Jackman’s Friend Breaks Silence on ‘Betrayal’ Comments Us WeeklyHugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness divorcing after nearly 2-year separation USA TodayHugh Jackman and Sutton Foster’s relationship timeline: From alleged affair to public romance Page Six Source link #DeborraLee #Furness #describes #039betrayal039 #Hugh #Jackman #divorce #BBC Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Outfit7 returns to Green Game Jam in 2025 with a My Talking Hank: Islands mini-game Outfit7 returns to Green Game Jam in 2025 with a My Talking Hank: Islands mini-game Outfit7 returns to the Green Game Jam in 2025 with My Talking Hank: Islands mini-game Help Hank to clean up discarded waste with a new turtle friend Outfit7 continues its Giving Back initiative with real-world action Outfit7 has announced its return to the Green Game Jam in 2025, where it will join forces with other game studios in boosting awareness of environmental causes. This year will see participating studios implement the theme “Nurture Yourself with Nature” into their live games, with Outfit7’s contribution focusing on its popular adventure title, My Talking Hank: Islands. Talking Hank’s beach clean up mission In My Talking Hank: Islands, the titular hapless hero will be participating in a fun beach clean-up mini game with the aid of his turtle friend. As you walk Hank around the seashore you’ll help him clean up the environment by picking up discarded waste and sorting it into three separate recycling containers. Besides adding a fun new activity, the mini-game will help educate players in eco-friendly chores and the importance of maintaining a clean and sustainable environment. Giving back to those in need But this initiative doesn’t end there. Outfit7 is pushing its Green Game Jam efforts beyond the screen with its long running Giving Back initiative. In much the same spirit as the beach cleaning fun found in Hank’s mini-game, the company is planning to restore a coastal youth centre in Slovenia. Along with fixing up the area for families in need, Outfit7 is also funding a new playground for children. The company’s employees will take a day off to volunteer in an effort to turn the message of nature, play, and care into real-world action. Play My Talking Hank: Islands during the Green Game Jam starting May 29 and discover how small actions in-game can inspire real-world change. Source link #Outfit7 #returns #Green #Game #Jam #Talking #Hank #Islands #minigame Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

AFL mid-season draft 2025: West Coast recruit and ‘grommet’ Jacob Newton looks to make a splash at Eagles AFL mid-season draft 2025: West Coast recruit and ‘grommet’ Jacob Newton looks to make a splash at Eagles West Coast mid-season draftee Jacob Newton is a self-described “grommet” who will be looking to make waves in the AFL. Source link #AFL #midseason #draft #West #Coast #recruit #grommet #Jacob #Newton #splash #Eagles Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Scientists unveil world-first battery breakthrough fueled by unlikely energy source: ‘Next-generation power supply’ Scientists unveil world-first battery breakthrough fueled by unlikely energy source: ‘Next-generation power supply’ A team of researchers has harnessed the power of natural radioactive decay to create a battery cell that could last years or even decades without recharging. The cell is designed with an electrode embedded with carbon-14-based quantum dots connected to an enhanced perovskite absorber layer, according to Tech Xplore. Electricity is generated by capturing beta rays emitted during the decay process, and these batteries could run for years without any maintenance, at least in theory. There’s also a degree of biological safety involved. The beta rays generated can’t penetrate human skin, and thin sheets of aluminum would be enough to safely shield these devices. Professor Su-Il In of the Department of Energy Science & Engineering at Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology in South Korea led the research team and recently published a paper on the work. “This research marks the world’s first demonstration of the practical viability of betavoltaic cells. We plan to accelerate the commercialization of next-generation power supply technologies for extreme environments and pursue further miniaturization and technology transfer,” said In, according to the report. Watch now: How bad is a gas stove for your home’s indoor air quality? Lithium-ion and nickel-based battery designs have relatively short lifespans and require frequent recharging. They’re also vulnerable to heat and moisture, which makes them less reliable in extreme environments. The betavoltaic cells developed by In’s research team were said to have achieved a nearly 56,000-fold increase in electron mobility over conventional ones and maintained a stable power output for up to nine hours of continuous operation during tests. Unlike clean energy sources like nuclear power and the promise of fusion, these radioisotope batteries produce very small amounts of electricity, but their long-term supply of power could be beneficial for medical devices, military applications, and space exploration. “We can put safe nuclear energy into devices the size of a finger,” said In, adding that a pacemaker powered by a betavoltaic cell could last a person’s lifetime. Should we be harnessing the ocean to power our homes? Absolutely Leave it be It depends I’m not sure Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. By using nuclear batteries, we could reduce the amount of mining that’s necessary for other types of batteries, resulting in less pollution and ecosystem harm. They also don’t require recharging, which would reduce the draw on the energy grid. For now, though, researchers have a lot of work ahead of them. While studies suggest that perovskites in betavoltaic cells can reach 28% energy conversion efficiency, they’ve only managed about 1.83% ECE with their current device. “Although this research involves daily challenges that often seem impossible, we are driven by a strong sense of mission, knowing that the future of our nation is closely tied to energy security,” said doctoral student and study co-author Junho Lee, per Tech Xplore. Join our free newsletter for weekly updates on the latest innovations improving our lives and shaping our future, and don’t miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet. Source link #Scientists #unveil #worldfirst #battery #breakthrough #fueled #energy #source #Nextgeneration #power #supply Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Uranium Peaked in 2011: What’s Next? Uranium Peaked in 2011: What’s Next? I am back from the break, but before I took off, I bought Global X Uranium ETF (NYSE:) at $20. A great trade, now it is time to think about what is next for and energy in general. There is a lot more to think about concerning both the mineral and the nuclear power plants, but for now, let’s focus on the price since its peak. Uranium prices rallied to around $130 per pound in 2011, largely due to a supply-demand imbalance and market speculation, driven by several key factors: Reasons for Uranium’s Rally to $130 in 2011 1. Anticipated Nuclear Renaissance (Pre-Fukushima) Prior to March 2011, there was strong global optimism about a “nuclear renaissance” with dozens of new reactors planned, especially in China, India, and Russia. Rising demand projections created speculative pressure on uranium prices. 2. Supply Constraints and Delays Key mines faced production setbacks, especially Cameco’s (NYSE:) Cigar Lake mine in Canada (flooded in 2006), tightening supply. Long project lead times and high capital costs discouraged quick supply increases. 3. Reduced Secondary Supply The Megatons to Megawatts Program (1993–2013), which downblended Russian nuclear warheads to fuel, was winding down, reducing secondary uranium availability. 4. Speculative and Hedge Fund Activity Commodities, including uranium, became a target for hedge funds and institutional investors betting on rising prices due to tight fundamentals. Thin trading volumes in uranium spot markets amplified price moves. Then What Happened? The Fukushima nuclear disaster (March 11, 2011) in Japan caused a sharp reversal in sentiment. Japan shut down its reactors, and Germany announced a nuclear phase-out. Global nuclear expansion plans stalled, leading to crashing demand expectations. Uranium prices began a prolonged collapse, falling below $30 in the years that followed. As you can see in the monthly chart, URA remained dormant until 2021, when it broke from a 7-year base over the 80-month moving average (green). Since then, URA jas held around $20 but could not get sustaining legs above the 23-month moving average (blue) until recently. However, while the upside of pre-Fukushima is there, URA cannot fail this moving average as this is a good representation of an expansion in a 2-year cycle that must continue. The descent in 2011 was dramatic. The dormancy since then was 10 years long. Now, the optimism must carry URA higher or we can look at this as a great idea that can take another decade to materialize. Has URA bottomed? Most likely. Can it soar from here? If you’re tracking uranium today, the current rally is being driven more by SMR (small modular reactor) political optimism, underinvestment in mining, and geopolitics (e.g., Russian fuel bans). ETF Summary  (Pivotal means short-term bullish above that level and bearish below)  S&P 500 (SPY) 575 support to hold Russell 2000 (IWM) 200 support to hold Dow (DIA) 400 support 418 resistance Nasdaq (QQQ) 528 resistance Regional banks (KRE) 55 support to hold Semiconductors (SMH) 250 to get through Transportation (IYT) 68 resistance Biotechnology (IBB) Watch for the 50-DMA to clear and confirm over 123 Retail (XRT) 75 support and 77 resistance Bitcoin (BTCUSD) 89k support 95k pivotal 110 resistance Source link #Uranium #Peaked #Whats Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

China’s DeepSeek releases upgraded R1 AI model in OpenAI competition China’s DeepSeek releases upgraded R1 AI model in OpenAI competition Deepseek’s logo on Jan. 29, 2025. Andrey Rudakov | Bloomberg | Getty Images ******** startup DeepSeek, which caused shockwaves across markets this year, quietly released an upgraded version of its artificial intelligence reasoning model. The company did not make an official announcement, but the upgrade of DeepSeek R1 was released on AI model repository Hugging Face. DeepSeek rose to prominence this year after its free, open-source R1 reasoning model outperformed offerings from rivals including Meta and OpenAI. The low-cost and short time of development shocked global markets, sparking concerns that U.S. tech giants were overspending on infrastructure and wiping billions of dollars of value of major U.S. tech stocks like AI stalwart Nvidia. These companies have since broadly recovered. Just as was the case with DeepSeek R1’s debut, the upgraded model was also released with little fanfare. It is a reasoning model, which means the AI can execute more complicated tasks through a step-by-step logical thought process. The upgraded DeepSeek R1 model is just behind OpenAI’s o4-mini and o3 reasoning models on LiveCodeBench, a site that benchmarks models against different metrics. DeepSeek has become the poster child of how ******** artificial intelligence is still developing despite U.S. attempts to restrict the country’s access to chips and other technology. This month, ******** technology giants Baidu and Tencent revealed how they were making their AI models more efficient to deal with U.S. semiconductor export curbs. Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, which designs the graphics processing units required to train huge AI models, slammed U.S. export controls on Wednesday. “The U.S. has based its policy on the assumption that China cannot make AI chips,” Huang said. “That assumption was always questionable, and now it’s clearly wrong.” “The question is not whether China will have AI,” Huang added. “It already does.” Source link #Chinas #DeepSeek #releases #upgraded #model #OpenAI #competition Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

43,000-year-old human fingerprint is world's oldest — and made by a Neanderthal – Live Science 43,000-year-old human fingerprint is world's oldest — and made by a Neanderthal – Live Science 43,000-year-old human fingerprint is world’s oldest — and made by a Neanderthal Live ScienceA red dot, a 43,000 year old fingerprint, and a stone out of place—potential evidence of Neanderthal pareidolia Phys.orgWith the touch of a finger, a Neanderthal may have made art NBC NewsScientists Found a 43,000-Year-Old Fingerprint That May Be the Oldest Ever Left by a Human Popular MechanicsWorld’s oldest fingerprint may be a clue that Neanderthals created art The Guardian Source link #43000yearold #human #fingerprint #world039s #oldest #Neanderthal #Live #Science Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Craig Anthony Dwyer: ‘Monster’ who ****** sleeping university student in ‘nightmare’ 1993 dorm attack jailed Craig Anthony Dwyer: ‘Monster’ who ****** sleeping university student in ‘nightmare’ 1993 dorm attack jailed A ******* who left a 19-year-old university student ‘in a virtual prison of fear for 30 years’ has been jailed for a decade. Source link #Craig #Anthony #Dwyer #Monster #****** #sleeping #university #student #nightmare #dorm #attack #jailed Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

China’s DeepSeek releases upgraded R1 AI model in OpenAI competition China’s DeepSeek releases upgraded R1 AI model in OpenAI competition Deepseek’s logo on Jan. 29, 2025. Andrey Rudakov | Bloomberg | Getty Images ******** startup DeepSeek, which caused shockwaves across markets this year, quietly released an upgraded version of its artificial intelligence reasoning model. The company did not make an official announcement, but the upgrade of DeepSeek R1 was released on AI model repository Hugging Face. DeepSeek rose to prominence this year after its free, open-source R1 reasoning model outperformed offerings from rivals including Meta and OpenAI. The low-cost and short time of development shocked global markets, sparking concerns that U.S. tech giants were overspending on infrastructure and wiping billions of dollars of value of major U.S. tech stocks like AI stalwart Nvidia. These companies have since broadly recovered. Just as was the case with DeepSeek R1’s debut, the upgraded model was also released with little fanfare. It is a reasoning model, which means the AI can execute more complicated tasks through a step-by-step logical thought process. The upgraded DeepSeek R1 model is just behind OpenAI’s o4-mini and o3 reasoning models on LiveCodeBench, a site that benchmarks models against different metrics. DeepSeek has become the poster child of how ******** artificial intelligence is still developing despite U.S. attempts to restrict the country’s access to chips and other technology. This month, ******** technology giants Baidu and Tencent revealed how they were making their AI models more efficient to deal with U.S. semiconductor export curbs. Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, which designs the graphics processing units required to train huge AI models, slammed U.S. export controls on Wednesday. “The U.S. has based its policy on the assumption that China cannot make AI chips,” Huang said. “That assumption was always questionable, and now it’s clearly wrong.” “The question is not whether China will have AI,” Huang added. “It already does.” Source link #Chinas #DeepSeek #releases #upgraded #model #OpenAI #competition Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Japan’s bond selloff is a warning to the world Japan’s bond selloff is a warning to the world Photo: Julian Finney (Getty Images) Demand for Japan’s 40-year government bonds plunged Wednesday to its lowest level since last July, reinforcing fears that appetite for ultra-long Japanese debt is evaporating. The lopsided supply-demand dynamic followed a similarly disastrous 20-year auction last week — the worst since 2012 — and comes after a month of heavy selling across Japan’s “super-long” bond market. Together, the flops suggest that confidence in long-dated Japanese government bonds is breaking down, despite an emergency signal from Japan’s Ministry of Finance that it may scale back issuance of longer maturities to calm the market. And briefly, the announcement did soothe rattled investors across the globe, helping to push down yields across Asia, the ***, and the U.S. Analysts now say Japan’s shift toward issuing bonds with shorter maturities could become a global test case for how governments manage growing fiscal stress. But if Wednesday’s auction is any indication, investors remain unconvinced because demand for long-end debt is still deteriorating. And while it may be less consequential, a storm of chatter on X and YouTube (GOOGL) — where armchair analysts warn of a Japan-led global debt spiral — suggests concerns are resonating far beyond institutional desks. Here’s a quick explainer. Japan’s 30- and 40-year bond yields have recently soared to record highs (3.2% and 3.5%, respectively) after years of being stuck near zero. It’s a jarring move for a country where the official policy rate, per the Bank of Japan, is around 0.5%. Auctions are failing, with long-dated debt buyers stepping aside even as supply remains strong. What’s more, insurers are reeling. Four major Japanese life insurers reported $60 billion in paper losses last quarter, quadruple last year’s total. Nippon Life alone saw $25 billion in unrealized losses. With debt-to-GDP at 260% and the Bank of Japan already owning more than half of outstanding Japanese government bonds, the country’s leadershop boxed in. The BOJ is no longer stepping in to buy more. Inflation is up while real wages are down and GDP is shrinking. That leaves Japan trapped between raising rates and risking recession, or holding steady and letting inflation and yields run even hotter. Like Japan, the U.S. is flooding the market with long-term debt at just the moment buyers are growing fatigued and wary. Last week, low-demand Treasury auctions and a Trump-backed, deficit-swelling tax bill pushed 30-year yields above 5% and 10-year yields past 4.5%. Story Continues While yields have since dipped, the ******* problem of too much supply and not enough demand remains. And if Japan can’t sustain confidence even after decades of ultra-loose policy, it raises urgent questions about how other governments plan to survive their own reckoning. For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Source link #Japans #bond #selloff #warning #world Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Bitcoin Forecast: BTC/USD Quietly Getting a Foothold at Record Highs? Bitcoin Forecast: BTC/USD Quietly Getting a Foothold at Record Highs? The outlook for and remains supportive from a sentiment and flow perspective – see the key levels to watch from here! Bitcoin, Ethereum Key Points The outlook for Bitcoin and Ethereum remains supportive from a sentiment and flow perspective. BTC/USD remains within a bullish channel off the early-April lows, suggesting that the path of least resistance remains to the topside. has shown relative strength in recent weeks and is currently threatening a near-term bullish breakout. Between the constant flood of trade headlines, geopolitical flare-ups, fiscal spending bills, and central bank pronouncements, cryptoassets like Bitcoin and Ethereum have dropped off many traders’ radars this year. As experienced crypto traders will tell you though, that tends to be the best environment for cryptoassets to thrive; indeed, it’s when Bitcoin is being heralded as the “future reserve currency” on the evening news or Ethereum is lauded as the “base layer of Web 3.0” that sentiment (and price) is usually nearing a peak. As we break down below, the current outlook for Bitcoin and Ethereum remains supportive from a sentiment and flow perspective: Crypto Sentiment Steady Amidst Positive Flows The sentiment gauge I watch most closely, the “Crypto Fear and Greed Index,” has held steady in the low 70s for three weeks now, solidly in the middle of the range that characterizes a healthy, balanced uptrend. If the index were to tick up toward 90 in the coming weeks, it could hint at an elevated risk for a pullback, but the current reading does not provide a strong contrarian signal: Source: Alternative.me Another way of gauging sentiment, flows into exchange-based cryptoasset investment vehicles have remained strong over the last few weeks. As the chart below shows, Bitcoin ETFs have seen inflows in all but one day over the last three weeks, including a few days over $500M in inflows. Over the long term, inflows from “tradfi” investors provide incremental demand for Bitcoin and could help support the price, as we’ve seen in recent weeks. Source: Farside Investors Bitcoin Technical Analysis: BTC/USD Daily Chart Source: TradingView, StoneX Turning our attention to the chart, Bitcoin is holding its ground near 2024’s all-time record highs in the $108-109K range. The cryptocurrency remains within a bullish channel off the early-April lows, suggesting that the path of least resistance remains to the topside for now, with potential for prices to extend toward horizontal resistance in the $118-120K range next. That said, prices have seemingly lost some momentum in recent days, so readers should remain open-minded to a potential channel breakdown. If we see that scenario play out, a deeper pullback toward the 50-day EMA near $100K may be in the cards before the longer-term uptrend can reassert itself. Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH/USD Daily Chart Source: TradingView, StoneX As for the second-largest cryptoasset, Ethereum still remains far from its record highs or even the peak seen last year near $4K. That said, the cryptoasset has shown relative strength in recent weeks and is currently threatening a near-term bullish breakout above resistance in the $2700-2800 area, where the 50% Fibonacci retracement, 200-day MA and previous highs from February all converge. A clean breakout above that barrier could set the stage for a continuation toward $3000 or even $3500 next. Original Post Source link #Bitcoin #Forecast #BTCUSD #Quietly #Foothold #Record #Highs Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

China’s EV price war heats up — What’s behind the big discounts? China’s EV price war heats up — What’s behind the big discounts? Customers look at BYD electric cars at an auto show in Yantai, in eastern China’s Shandong province on April 10, 2025. ********* | Afp | Getty Images BEIJING — Competition in China’s electric car market just got fiercer with consequences for the domestic economy and even the global auto market. Industry giant BYD last week announced a slew of discounts — some of nearly 30% or more — across several of its lower-end battery-only and hybrid models. The budget-friendly Seagull compact car saw its price drop to 55,800 yuan ($7,750). Other major ******** automakers have begun following suit. “BYD’s action this time has made the industry rather nervous,” Zhong Shi, an analyst with the China Automobile Dealers Association, said in Mandarin, translated by CNBC. “The industry is in [a state of] relatively large shock,” he said, noting smaller automakers are now more worried about their ability to compete. The industry has been a rare bright spot in an economy that has been seeing slower growth and lackluster consumer demand. Part of Beijing’s latest attempt to spur consumption included subsidies for new energy vehicles, a category that includes battery-only and hybrid-powered cars. “The latest car price competition underscores how supply-demand imbalance continues to fuel deflation,” Morgan Stanley’s Chief China Economist Robin Xing said in a report Wednesday. “There is growing rhetoric about the need for rebalancing [to more consumption], but recent developments suggest the old supply-driven model remains intact,” he said. “Thus, reflation is likely to remain elusive.” China’s electric car market has already been in a price war for the last two years, partly fueled by Tesla. But this time, traditional automakers, including state-owned ones, are feeling significant heat as the share of new energy vehicles has come to account for about half of new passenger cars sold in China. Last week, Great Wall Motors Chairman Wei Jianjun warned of an “Evergrande” in China’s auto industry that had yet to explode, comparing the fast-growing EV industry to the country’s bloated real estate sector. The outspoken private sector autos executive was speaking to ******** media outlet Sina in an interview posted on May 23. Once China’s real estate giant, Evergrande defaulted on its debt in late 2021 as the property market slumped after Beijing cracked down on the company’s high debt levels. Demand for homes also fell following tighter government regulations, leaving the developer struggling to finance the remaining construction of pre-sold units. As ******** media scrutiny on automakers’ financial situation rose, BYD on Wednesday refuted reports that it excessively pressured one of its dealers on cash flow. The dealer, Jinan Qiansheng in the eastern province of Shandong, did not immediately respond to a CNBC request for comment. BYD referred CNBC to its statement to ******** media. In the early years of China’s state-supported efforts to become a global leader in the emerging electric vehicle industry, the Ministry of Finance said it found at least five companies cheated the government of over 1 billion yuan ($140 million). The high-level policy encouraged a flood of startups, of which only a handful survived. A 19% price drop over two years In China, the average car retail price has fallen by around 19% over the past two years to around 165,000 yuan ($22,900), according to a Nomura report this week, citing industry data from Autohome Research Institute. Price cuts were far steeper for hybrid or range-extension vehicles, at 27% over the last two years, while battery-only cars saw prices slashed by 21%, the report said. It noted that traditional fuel-powered cars saw a below-average 18% price cut. In contrast, the average price of a new car in the U.S. was $48,699 in April, up nearly 1% from two years earlier, according to CNBC calculations of data from Cox Automotive. The average electric car price last month was an even higher $59,255. BYD’s latest round of price cuts didn’t include the company’s higher-end models priced around 200,000 yuan, such as its flagship Han electric sedan. Reuters pointed out the newest model of the Han released in February was about 10% cheaper than its previous version, according to its calculations. The ******** auto giant, which was backed by Warren Buffett in its early years, has rapidly captured market share in China with its wide range of cars at various price points. The company reported a net profit increase of 49% to 14.17 billion yuan last year. Total current liabilities rose by more than 60% to 57.15 billion yuan. Cash and cash equivalents fell slightly to 102.26 billion yuan. Price war to continue Rather than reflecting market expansion, double-digit growth of new energy vehicles sales in China is just eating into the business of internal combustion engine cars, Ying Wang, Fitch managing director, APAC Corporate ratings, told reporters Tuesday. She noted how the country’s auto market hasn’t grown much since 2018, and expects autos retail sales to only increase by low single digits this year. Automakers will keep on using price cuts to gain market share in China this year, she said. Wang pointed out another option is for companies to include more features, such as advanced driver-assist systems, for free instead of asking consumers to pay more for them as an add-on. Geely-backed Zeekr in March said it was releasing its advanced driver-assist system for free, while Tesla has attempted to charge its customers for a similar feature. A month earlier, BYD announced it was rolling out driver-assist capabilities to more than 20 of its car models. Weekly analysis and insights from Asia’s largest economy in your inbox Subscribe now In the last several months, China’s top leaders have increasingly called for efforts to address non-productive business competition, known as “involution.” The term was mentioned in the premier’s annual work report in March and in the market regulator’s meeting last week which called for “comprehensively rectifying ‘involutionary’ competition.” However, the massive effort to produce lower-cost electric cars in China, and the automakers’ subsequent move to expand into other markets, has increased worries about the impact on other countries’ auto industries. The European Union slapped tariffs on imports of China-made electric cars after probing the companies over the use of government subsidies in their manufacture. The U.S. also imposed duties of 100% on China-made electric cars, quashing hopes that the vehicles might enter the world’s second-largest auto market. But in the EU, tariffs have had limited effect. In April, BYD outsold Tesla in Europe for the first time, according to JATO Dynamics. Tesla’s Europe sales plunged by 49% that month, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association. — CNBC’s Bernice Ooi contributed to this report Source link #Chinas #price #war #heats #Whats #big #discounts Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Nasdaq 100 Eyeing Fresh ATH Supported by Nvidia’s Earnings Beat Nasdaq 100 Eyeing Fresh ATH Supported by Nvidia’s Earnings Beat Bullish animal spirits have roared back into the US stock market, reignited by the recent US-China trade tension truce, which led to a 90-day pause in lowered tariffs between the two superpower nations, with an expiration date set on 10 August 2025. Key Takeaways The 90-day US-China trade truce, ending August 10, 2025, reduces tariffs and lifts investor sentiment, pushing the higher. Q1 Nvidia (NASDAQ:) are expected to show a 52% EPS jump, fuelling tech optimism and supporting the Nasdaq rally. A close above 21,440 key resistance on the Nasdaq 100 could trigger a move toward the 22,470–22,980 zone. Watch 20,340 key support for the Nasdaq 100 and 124.90 key support for Nvidia to maintain the bullish trend. Meanwhile, US President Trump has dialled back his hawkish rhetoric on tariffs against the European Union (EU), extending the deadline for imposing 50% duties on all EU imports to 9 July from an earlier threat of 1 June. The rebound in risk appetite and diminished expectations of a stagflation drove the major US stock indices above US President Trump’s 2 April “Liberation Day” levels. Significant rallies in the mega-cap technology stocks put the Nasdaq 100 back into a bull market. It surged by 29% from its 7 April low to Tuesday, 29 May’s closing level, just a month after it plummeted by -25% from its 19 February all-time high. Bullish Breakout in Nvidia Suggests a Fresh Impulsive Up Move Fig 1: Nvidia medium-term trend as of 28 May 2025 (Source: TradingView) Nvidia, the second-largest market-cap component stock in the Nasdaq 100, is set to report its first-quarter earnings results after the close of today’s US session, 28 May. A rosy beat is expected, where the consensus is expecting a significant jump of 52% in earnings per share to US$0.93 from US$0.61 (Q1 2024), according to data compiled by Trading Economics, suggesting resilient demand for Artificial Intelligence (AI) related GPU chips despite a potential bleak global economic growth prospect due to the uncertainties from US trade tariffs. The technical chart of Nvidia suggests that its price actions are set to potentially retest its current all-time high level printed on 7 January, with its first medium-term resistance at 148.77, and a break above it sees 158.30 (Fibonacci extension cluster) next. Key medium-term support rests at 124.90 (also the 20-day and 200-day moving averages). Two key bullish elements. Firstly, the rising daily Chaikin Money Flow (CMF) indicator above 0.17, which suggests a bullish momentum condition with an expansion in volume. Secondly, the ratio chart of Nvidia/Nasdaq 100 is advocating further Nvidia’s outperformance over Nasdaq 100 as it inches higher above its 50-day moving average since 7 May (see Fig 1). All in all, these observations suggest that a positive development in Nvidia’s technical chart may see a positive feedback loop into the price actions of the Nasdaq 100. Impending Potential Bullish Breakout Above 21,440 for the Nasdaq 100 Fig 2: US Nasdaq 100 CFD Index medium-term trend as of 28 May 2025 (Source: TradingView) Since 15 May 2025, the price actions of the Nasdaq 100 CFD Index (a proxy of the ) have faced a “stubborn” intermediate resistance at the 21,440. However, two technical factors are now supporting a potential bullish breakout above 21,440 (finally) as Nvidia’s earnings announcement looms after the closing bell today, 28 May. Market breadth conditions have improved significantly since 12 May, as the percentage of Nasdaq 100 component stocks trading above their respective key 200-day moving averages has risen to 61% as of Tuesday, 27 May, from 44% printed on 6 May (see Fig 2). The daily RSI momentum indicator has inched higher steadily and has not reached an extreme overbought level of 78 and above, which suggests the medium-term upside momentum remains intact. Watch the key 20,340 key medium-term pivotal support (also the 200-day moving average), and a clearance above 21,440 sees the next medium-term resistance coming in at 22,470/22,980. On the other hand, failure to hold at 20,340 key support for the Nasdaq 100 CFD Index invalidates the bullish scenario to kickstart another corrective decline sequence to expose the next medium-term supports at 19,760 and 19,240 within its major uptrend phase. Original Post Source link #Nasdaq #Eyeing #Fresh #ATH #Supported #Nvidias #Earnings #Beat Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Jenna Ortega on Transitioning Out of Child Stardom: “I Play a Schoolgirl” in ‘Wednesday’ “but I’m Also a Young Woman” – The Hollywood Reporter Jenna Ortega on Transitioning Out of Child Stardom: “I Play a Schoolgirl” in ‘Wednesday’ “but I’m Also a Young Woman” – The Hollywood Reporter Jenna Ortega on Transitioning Out of Child Stardom: “I Play a Schoolgirl” in ‘Wednesday’ “but I’m Also a Young Woman” The Hollywood Reporter”There’s Just Something About It That’s Very Patronizing”: Jenna Ortega Spoke About Wearing A Schoolgirl Outfit In “Wednesday” YahooJenna Ortega Says ‘I Was an Unhappy Person’ After ‘Wednesday’ Fame and ‘There’s Something Very Patronizing’ About Being ‘Dressed in the Schoolgirl Costume’ VarietyJenna Ortega says she struggles to be ‘taken seriously’ due to Wednesday schoolgirl persona: ‘Very patronizing’ Entertainment WeeklyJenna Ortega Calls Out “Patronizing” Part of Playing Wednesday Addams E! Online Source link #Jenna #Ortega #Transitioning #Child #Stardom #Play #Schoolgirl #Wednesday #Young #Woman #Hollywood #Reporter Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

One Nation boosts parliamentary ranks with new senator One Nation boosts parliamentary ranks with new senator Pauline Hanson’s One Nation will expand its ranks in federal parliament, picking up an extra Senate seat. Tyron Whitten has claimed Western Australia’s final spot in the upper house for the party, after the *********** Electoral Commission finalised results in the state on Thursday. Queensland One Nation senator Malcolm Roberts has also been re-elected in the Sunshine State following a close race for the final position. The Senate results mean One Nation will increase from two to three seats in the upper house, its highest representation in Canberra since 2016. The pair of senators will join Senator Hanson, who still has another three years left on her term, in the next parliament. The final results in WA confirmed two senators from Labor, Ellie Whiteaker and Varun Ghosh, while Slade Brockman and Mattt O’Sullivan will represent the Liberals, with Green Jordon Steele-John also being re-elected. Labor will increase its numbers in the Senate from Queensland, claiming two slots – Nita Green and Corinne Mulholland – while the coalition will also have two positions – Paul Scarr and Susan McDonald. Newly elected Greens leader Larissa Waters was also confirmed to have won another six years in the upper house, taking the fifth slot in the state. The final lot of Senate results will be announced on Friday morning, which will include the final seat in NSW that’s yet to be decided. With all but one of the Senate spots declared, Labor holds 28 of the 76 seats in the chamber, with the coalition on 27, the Greens on 11, One Nation with three and six being on the crossbench. Source link #Nation #boosts #parliamentary #ranks #senator Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Second car in 3 months crashes into roof of Excelsior Springs Veterans Hall Second car in 3 months crashes into roof of Excelsior Springs Veterans Hall KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Officers with the Excelsior Springs Police Department were called to the Clay-Ray Veterans Hall after a second car this year crashed into its roof. At about 7:20 a.m. on Wednesday, officers were called to the Veterans Hall at 208 Veterans Memorial Drive. According to police, the car had crashed through the roof of the building, and the engine was lying in the front yard. Police said a man was driving on Linwood Avenue when his car launched off the cliff, tumbled through the trees then flipped right onto the roof. Officers with the Excelsior Springs Police Department are on the scene of a ****** at the Clay-Ray Veterans Association Building after a second car this year crashed into its roof. Officers with the Excelsior Springs Police Department are on the scene of a ****** at the Clay-Ray Veterans Association Building after a second car this year crashed into its roof. Officers with the Excelsior Springs Police Department are on the scene of a ****** at the Clay-Ray Veterans Association Building after a second car this year crashed into its roof. FOX4 spoke with Excelsior Springs Police Lt. Ryan Dowdy about the ******. He said the curve of the road makes it hard to see the cliff on the other side. “There’s this cliff face that’s on the back side of Saint Louis Avenue that’s hidden by this tree line,” Dowdy told FOX4. “Essentially, they launch off the cliff face, and they end up on the roof here.” The building was empty when the ****** happened Wednesday morning. The driver was able to walk to the ambulance on his own and was taken to the hospital. However, his current condition is unknown. Dowdy said speed was likely a factor. “You have to pay attention,” he said. “Speed is going to solve a lot of these problems. If you’re driving a million miles to nothing, of course you’re going to miss the single yellow arrow sign that’s telling you the road curves to the right.” Car crashes into roof of VA building in Excelsior Springs, man held on charge This marks the second time since February that a car drove into the roof of the Veterans Hall. “Two years from now, it’ll be 100 years that we’ve been here, and it’s the first time we’ve had one car ****** into the roof—let alone two of them,” said Rusty Herrington, vice commander with the Clay-Ray Veterans Association. Herrington said repairs to the building from the first ****** were nearly complete. “It’s quite a shock for it to happen again,” he said. “We just went through all this money and everything to fix the other part. Now it’s the same thing, just over in the bar area instead of in the kitchen.” They were only weeks away from reopening. “It’s just heartbreaking, especially when it comes to the community,” Herrington said. “It’s an American Legion. We help veterans in any way we can. It’s put a big damper on things moving forward.” If you’d like to help the Veterans Association with repairs and lost revenue, the Association’s president asks that donations be sent through Venmo. The Clay-Ray Veterans username is @cstull1973 You can also send donations by mail to the following address: Clay Ray Veterans P.O. Box 297Excelsior Springs, MO 64024. Make checks payable to “Clay Ray Veterans.” Police are still investigating the cause of the ****** that occurred Wednesday morning. Dowdy said charges could be filed once the cause is determined. “So as long as he didn’t have any medical condition, we are going to charge him with something that could be as minor as careless driving – or if he was determined to be impaired, he could face a charge for that. But we just don’t know at this point,” Dowdy explained. Download WDAF+ for Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV This is a developing story. Stay tuned with FOX4 News for the latest updates and information. Copyright 2025 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 FOX 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV | News, Weather, Sports. Source link #car #months #crashes #roof #Excelsior #Springs #Veterans #Hall Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Dow Jones Futures Rise As Court Blocks Trump Tariffs; Nvidia Jumps On Earnings – Investor's Business Daily Dow Jones Futures Rise As Court Blocks Trump Tariffs; Nvidia Jumps On Earnings – Investor's Business Daily Dow Jones Futures Rise As Court Blocks Trump Tariffs; Nvidia Jumps On Earnings Investor’s Business DailyNVIDIA Announces Financial Results for First Quarter Fiscal 2026 NVIDIA NewsroomNvidia shares surge as earnings beat despite chip export restrictions to China YahooNvidia Earnings: NVDA Stock Rallies On EPS, Sales Beats ForbesStocks end lower after Fed minutes point to rising upside risks on inflation MarketWatch Source link #Dow #Jones #Futures #Rise #Court #Blocks #Trump #Tariffs #Nvidia #Jumps #Earnings #Investor039s #Business #Daily Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

iPhone 17 Pro Max Spotted in Leaked Hands On Video That Reveals Design, Thicker Chassis iPhone 17 Pro Max Spotted in Leaked Hands On Video That Reveals Design, Thicker Chassis Apple’s purported iPhone 17 Pro Max handset has been spotted in a new hands-on video that showcases the smartphone’s design. Expected to arrive later this year, the iPhone 17 Pro Max could be slightly thicker (and possibly heavier) than its predecessor, the iPhone 16 Pro Max. While it could be the thickest model in the series, recent reports suggest that Apple is also working on a much thinner smartphone with a single rear camera, dubbed the iPhone 17 Air. iPhone 17 Pro Max Could Be the Thickest Model in Apple’s Lineup Tipster @MajinBuOfficial published a video of what appears to be an iPhone 17 Pro Max ****** unit on X (formerly Twitter). This is not the first time that the design of the iPhone 17 Pro Max has been leaked, and we can see the rear panel, display, and edges of Apple’s flagship smartphone. The video gives us a look at a ****** unit of the iPhone 17 Pro Max, which is seen to feature an expanded rear camera island. There are three rear cameras on the left, while the LED flash and LiDAR scanner are located on the right. While the video doesn’t reveal the dimensions of the device, the iPhone 17 Pro Max appears to be visibly thicker than the iPhone 16 Pro Max. This is in line with a previous prediction from a tipster who claimed that the iPhone 17 Pro Max would be 8.725mm thick. Its predecessor, Apple’s currently top-of-the-line handset, is 8.25mm thick. The reason for the increased thickness of the iPhone 17 Pro Max is currently unclear. Apple could use the additional space to house a larger battery, or a vapour chamber cooling system that is also found on several mid-range and flagship Android handsets. If these claims are accurate, the iPhone 17 Pro Max is likely to be the thickest phone in the iPhone 17 lineup, while the iPhone 17 Air could be the slimmest model with a thickness of 5.5mm. However, it’s best to take all leaks with a grain of salt, as Apple is only expected to reveal details about the iPhone 17 series in the second half of the year. Source link #iPhone #Pro #Max #Spotted #Leaked #Hands #Video #Reveals #Design #Thicker #Chassis Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

GSSA 2025: Last-gasp twist puts Caledonian top of the ladder as Everett and Grant break gallant Polonia hearts GSSA 2025: Last-gasp twist puts Caledonian top of the ladder as Everett and Grant break gallant Polonia hearts Albany Caledonian cemented their place at the top of the Great Southern Soccer Association senior men’s ladder with a last-gasp victory over Polonia on Saturday night. Only two goals in the final minute got them home after Polonia had taken a surprise lead through Escher Nash in the 21st minute. Jeremy Everett scored the equaliser in the 90th minute and seconds later Fraser Grant bagged the winner to break Polonia hearts. Caledonians now have maximum points after three games, leaving them two points clear of Phoenix and with a game in hand. Phoenix walloped six past Bayswater without reply, the goals coming at regular intervals. Corey Plug opened and finished the scoring while Malcolm van Burgel also scored twice. Callum Postmus and Jason Bosch were the other marksmen. In the women’s senior league on May 21, Caledonians put eight past Sharks while Denmark and Rovers dramatically drew 1-1. Keen to share the spoils, there were two goals apiece for Caledonians’ Libby Morris, Holly Froehnelt, Jessica Baines and Ellie Puls. Skye Parker had put Denmark ahead but a red card to Kyah-Renee Turner in the 89th minute opened the door for Rovers and Georgia Whitelaw converted the subsequent penalty. In Friday’s games, Denmark thrashed Sharks 11-0 and Rovers beat Phoenix 4-0 thanks to a hat-trick from Stella Cuthbert. Caledonians lead the table with maximum points after four games, five clear of Denmark. Phoenix crushed Bayswater 11-0 in a one-sided men’s reserves contest while Polonia downed Caledonian 3-2 on Saturday. Reagan Korthuis bagged a hat-trick in the rout while Caelen Lambe, Dylan Burrow and Cameron Spence fired home for Polonia. Caledonians’ scorers were Robson Nielsen and Tyler Buchanan. In the women’s reserves competition Denmark Rezzies beat Albany Caledonian 3-2, coming home after being 2-1 down on Friday night. Lumeah Masih scored twice to turn the tables in Denmark’s favour late on. Phoenix beat Rovers 6-0 in the other game. Mt Barker and Polonia enjoyed wins in the women’s development competition while Albany Caledonian Thistle, Polonia and Griffins were celebrating in the socials on Friday. On May 21 and 22 there were wins in the men’s social competition for Denmark Blue Wrens, Crosskeys, Rovers and Phoenix while Old Boys and Rovers Vets drew 0-0. Source link #GSSA #Lastgasp #twist #puts #Caledonian #top #ladder #Everett #Grant #break #gallant #Polonia #hearts Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Possible 'Hints' Of Life Found On Planet 124 Light-Years Away In James Webb Space Telescope Data Possible 'Hints' Of Life Found On Planet 124 Light-Years Away In James Webb Space Telescope Data Possible ‘Hints’ Of Life Found On Planet 124 Light-Years Away In James Webb Space Telescope Data Source link #039Hints039 #Life #Planet #LightYears #James #Webb #Space #Telescope #Data Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

S&P 500 Bulls Eyeing Next Leg Up Amid Nvidia Earnings Cheer, Trump Tariff Block S&P 500 Bulls Eyeing Next Leg Up Amid Nvidia Earnings Cheer, Trump Tariff Block Yesterday, stocks finished lower as implied volatility surged ahead of Nvidia’s (NASDAQ:) . The jumped to roughly 19.5, significantly higher than Tuesday’s level of 13. There’s not much more to add, except that volatility is likely to drop sharply today, potentially providing a slight morning boost to futures. However, I wouldn’t expect this to result in a significant market move. I could see the index rising to or above the 5,920 level, given that we saw that sell-off into the close. In terms of Nvidia, it was a messy quarter with plenty of “could-haves” and “would-haves.” Only in the stock market does one get rewarded for that, because in real life, when we say we could have done this or that, it’s usually because we didn’t, and the outcome wasn’t favorable. If I could only sing, I would have been a rock star. If there were no export exemptions in China, we could have had more revenue in the second quarter. The after-hours market is focusing on these hypothetical scenarios and what might have happened without restrictions. For now, the critical point is whether the bulls can hold the $140 level, which is the call wall. IV will undoubtedly drop significantly tomorrow, causing many calls to lose considerable value. I’m not sure if the stock will hold above $140, as it’s currently trading at around $140.50. If it breaks below $140, we’re likely looking at a potential decline below $130. Unfortunately, we might not have clarity on this until today’s close. There is a sizable gap to fill at $131, and below that, there is essentially no support until you reach the gap at $116. So in my view, $140 is of the utmost importance. Nobody is suggesting that anything happens in a straight line or all at once, but rather a destination over time. More importantly, at this point, the results probably don’t change any of the main themes in the market that I have been focusing on. Finally, I don’t think President Trump is a fan of TACO Tuesday, now that he knows investors are laughing at Trump Always Chickens Out. We will see what happens today. Original Post Source link #Bulls #Eyeing #Leg #Nvidia #Earnings #Cheer #Trump #Tariff #Block Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Founder Sahil Lavingia says he was booted from DOGE after just 55 days – TechCrunch Founder Sahil Lavingia says he was booted from DOGE after just 55 days – TechCrunch Founder Sahil Lavingia says he was booted from DOGE after just 55 days TechCrunchView Full Coverage on Google News Source link #Founder #Sahil #Lavingia #booted #DOGE #days #TechCrunch Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump’s crackdown on international students explained Trump’s crackdown on international students explained As part of his wider crackdown on higher education, US President Donald Trump has moved to ban Harvard from enrolling international students, accusing the school of not doing enough to combat antisemitism on campus. Harvard filed a lawsuit in response, and a judge has halted Trump’s ban for now, with a hearing on the matter scheduled for 29 May. The US government has also ordered embassies to halt new student visa appointments as it prepares to expand social media vetting for applicants. The BBC’s Nomia Iqbal visited the Ivy league school and explains how the Trump Administration’s move is part of a wider crackdown on elite universities. Source link #Trumps #crackdown #international #students #explained Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump appears to give Putin “two week” deadline on Ukraine Trump appears to give Putin “two week” deadline on Ukraine US President Donald Trump has appeared to set a two-week deadline for Vladimir Putin, threatening a different response if the Russian counterpart was still stringing him along. As the Kremlin escalated its attacks on Ukraine, Trump was asked in the Oval Office on Wednesday if he thought Putin wanted to end the war. “I can’t tell you that, but I’ll let you know in about two weeks,” Trump told reporters, the latest amid a string of critical public remarks made by Trump about Putin. Since Sunday, Trump has written multiple posts on social media saying that Putin has gone “absolutely crazy” and is “playing with fire” after Russia intensified its attacks on Ukraine. The bombardments by Russia are said to have been some of the largest and deadliest attacks since the start of the war, now in its fourth year. Russian strikes in Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital, killed at least 13 people and injured dozens more, including children, over the weekend. And by Wednesday, the attacks had shown no signs of slowing down. In Trump’s remarks about the escalation of violence and whether he thinks Putin is serious about ending the war, Trump said: “I’ll let you know in about two weeks. “Within two weeks. We’re gonna find out whether or not (Putin is) tapping us along or not. “And if he is, we’ll respond a little bit differently.” The comments are a sign of Trump’s growing frustration, as the White House’s repeated efforts to negotiate a deal between Russia and Ukraine appear ever more futile. This includes a recent two-hour phone call between Trump and Putin, after which the US president said the discussions went “very well”. Putin walked away from the call saying he was ready to work with Ukraine on a “memorandum on a possible future peace agreement”. That call was one week before Russia launched hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles towards Ukraine’s capital, according to Ukraine’s air force. And a memorandum has yet to be produced by Russia. So far, Trump’s threats have not appeared to concern Moscow sufficiently for it to concede to his demands. Trump has not delivered on previous such threats. Since taking office, Trump has only taken action against Ukraine, as Washington sought to steer the countries to Trump’s demand for a truce. This included an eight-day suspension of US military assistance and intelligence sharing with Kyiv in March. Meanwhile the US administration has not publicly demanded any significant concessions from Russia. The White House rejects accusations of appeasing Moscow or failing to enforce its will, pointing out that all the Biden-era sanctions remain in force against Russia. But so far its mediation approach appears to have made the Kremlin more, not less, empowered. After the latest attacks, Trump wrote on Truth Social that “something has happened” to Putin, which the Kremlin said were comments made “connected to an emotional overload”. Russia’s attacks on Ukraine continued in the days afterwards. Trump then escalated his criticism. On Tuesday, he said Putin was “playing with fire” and that “lots of bad things” would have happened to Russia if it were not for Trump’s involvement. A Kremlin aid responded to the latest Trump Truth Social post by saying: “We have come to the conclusion that Trump is not sufficiently informed about what is really happening.” Putin aide Yury Ushakov told Russian state TV channel Russia-1 that Trump must be unaware of “the increasingly frequent massive terrorist attacks Ukraine is carrying out against peaceful Russian cities.” On Wednesday, Germany’s new chancellor, Friedrich Merz, told Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky that Berlin will help Kyiv produce long-range missiles to defend itself from Russian attack. The Kremlin has warned that any decision to end range restrictions on the missiles that Ukraine can use would be a dangerous change in policy that would harm efforts to reach a political deal. In the face of Russia’s recalcitrance, Trump has frequently softened his demands, shifting the emphasis from his original call for an immediate 30-day ceasefire, to which only Ukraine agreed, to more recently demanding a summit with Putin to get what he says would be a breakthrough. Putin and his foreign minister Sergei Lavrov have upped their demands from earlier positions since the US restored contacts with the Russians in February. These have included a demand that Ukraine cede parts of its own country not even occupied by Russia and that the US recognises Crimea as a formal part of Russia. Michael McFaul, a former US ambassador to Moscow, calls this a “poison pill” introduced by Russia: Creating conditions Kyiv could never agree to in order to shift blame onto Ukraine in Trump’s eyes. The war has claimed tens of thousands of lives and left much of Ukraine’s east and south in ruins. Moscow controls roughly one-fifth of the country’s territory, including Crimea, which it annexed in 2014. Zelensky has accused Moscow of delaying the peace process and said they were yet to deliver a promised memorandum of peace terms following talks in Istanbul. Peskov insisted the document was in its “final stages.” Source link #Trump #appears #give #Putin #week #deadline #Ukraine Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Stella Sora is running another Closed Beta Test with more unlockable content until next month Stella Sora is running another Closed Beta Test with more unlockable content until next month Chapters 1 and 2 now available Test your combat skills in the Monolith Exploration Running from now until June 8th In case you missed the CBT last month, Yostar Games is once again opening up a Closed Beta Test for Stella Sora, the studio’s upcoming cross-platform RPG. Running from now until June 8th, the CBT will offer the continent of Nova for you to explore to your liking, but with no payment options at the moment. As you might expect, your data for the CBT of Stella Sora will be wiped once the test ends, but if you’re curious about how it all plays out – and you happen to be on PC or on Android – I’d say it’s worth giving a go. I say that because the CBT will allow you to customise a Displayed Appearance as your avatar, as well as encounter 20 colourful Traveler Maidens and get to try out their combat styles. You’ll discover their personal narratives too (in ******** and Japanese voicovers), which is an interesting head start to have before the RPG officially launches. As for the campaign chapters, parts 1 and 2 will be available from the main storyline, as well as a gameplay mode called Monolith Exploration. Here, you can squad up to take on foes with randomised boons in between – I’d venture a guess that this might be your roguelike endless mode that’s common in mobile RPGs. While you wait, why not take a look at our list of the best RPGs on Android to get your fill of something similar? In the meantime, if you’re eager to join in on all the fun, you can do so by pre-registering for Stella Sora now from the official website. You can also join the community of followers on the official Facebook page to stay updated on all the latest developments, or take a little peek at the embedded clip above to get a feel of the vibes and visuals. Source link #Stella #Sora #running #Closed #Beta #Test #unlockable #content #month Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]