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‘Duck Dynasty’ star Sadie Robertson reveals Phil’s final words to her before his death at 79 – New York Post ‘Duck Dynasty’ star Sadie Robertson reveals Phil’s final words to her before his death at 79 – New York Post ‘Duck Dynasty’ star Sadie Robertson reveals Phil’s final words to her before his death at 79 New York Post’Duck Dynasty’ founding father Phil Robertson dies at 79 NBC News‘Duck Dynasty’ patriarch and conservative cultural icon Phil Robertson dies AP News’Duck Dynasty’ Star Phil Robertson Dies at 79 Following Alzheimer’s Diagnosis People.comPhil Robertson’s legacy: Inside the Duck Dynasty star’s many controversies following his death at age 79 The Independent Source link #Duck #Dynasty #star #Sadie #Robertson #reveals #Phils #final #words #death #York #Post Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Gidgegannup Small Farm Field Day: Thousands flock to an enchanting day of discovery Gidgegannup Small Farm Field Day: Thousands flock to an enchanting day of discovery Enchanting fairies, cuddly animals and a delicious smorgesbord of food delights paved the way for a festive 18th annual Gidgegannup Small Farm Field Day that was both educational and a barrel of good old country fun. Camera IconAnnah Mossman, 15, of Stratton, with Holly Veza, 17, of Gidgegannup, Dom Underwood, of Darlington, Luke Flavel, of Chidlow, and Matilda Mossman, of Stratton. Credit: Bob Garnant/Countryman The event, held at the Gidgegannup Agricultural Showgrounds on Sunday, May 25, bought an evenly flow of 6000 visitors to enjoy a full program of all things that grow on small properties with the help from a field of leading experts. Field day president Penny Morgan said the climatic weather, with a few spurts of rain, didn’t deter the crowd, “most knowing the benefit of May showers”. “The bits of good rain coincided with this year’s theme Sexy Soils, both ingredients required for healthy gardens and productive farm outputs,” she said. “Visitors flocked to the undercover venues during brief rain showers and were happy to satisfy their appetite for some of the informative talks.” Camera IconGlen Forrest horticulturist and landscape designer Sue Crosse gave a talk on edible gardens and compost formulation. Credit: Bob Garnant/Countryman The field day provided an abundance of expert advice on small landowner gardening and the second-year return of The Garden Path had a selection of plant sellers providing a range of tube stock for *****. Camera IconSwan Valley and Eastern Regions Slow Food Convivium committee member Concetta Sultan prepared a platter of local produced food including her own recipe of califlower fritters for Gidgegannup Small Farm Field Day visitors to have a taste. Credit: Bob Garnant/Countryman It was a foodies delight at the 4th annual Slow Olive Festival site hosted by the Swan Valley and Eastern Districts Slow Food Convivium with Italian cooking instructor Concetta Sultan serving up a platter of local produced finger foods available for tasting. Camera IconFoodies Tenika and Bianca Fazzalari were enjoying the hospitality at the Swan Valley and Eastern Districts Slow Food Convivium display. Credit: Bob Garnant/Countryman The festival included an olive oil competition that was won by Mt Barker-based Wild Olive Farm owner Megan Aitken. Camera IconOlive oil competition judge Barry Sander with the winning label produced by Megan Aitken of Wild Olive Farm in Mt Barker. Credit: Bob Garnant/Countryman Judge Barry Sander said Ms Aitken’s entry had “fresh grassy herb notes with complexity, was smooth and ******* on the palate with fresh herb flavour for added depth”. It was an unbee-lievable day at the 2nd annual Honey Festival where visitors indulged in **********. There was plenty of edible products available for ***** and tips on how to design a bee friendly garden. Camera IconHoney Festival honey and wax competition participant Ferawati, of Chittering, was overall winner with her wax sculptured candle entry. Credit: Bob Garnant/Countryman The honey and wax competition had 60 entries and taking home the overall award was Ferawati, of Chittering, whose entry was a wax sculptured candle. The animals on exhibit included Paragon Miniature Herefords, Gindoon Babydoll sheep, and a wide selection of stud goats, poultry and alpacas. At the 15th annual Alpaca Expo, four age groups of youth paradors were judged on their skills in handling alpacas through a walking course. Judge Kurtis Parker of Goulburn in NSW said the participants had “good animal control, were gentle and remained calm”. Camera IconDisplaying a multiple award winning Banksia Park Huacaya alpaca is Jaxson Stacey, 7, Mila Dingle, 13, Matelyn Stacey, 8, and Seth Dingle, 10. The children all particpated in the youth handling judging competition with Mila and Matelyn winning their respective age group classes. Credit: Bob Garnant/Countryman The overall winner was Matelyn Stacey, 8, whose family runs the Banksia Park alpaca stud in Serpentine. Camera IconAlpaca youth handlers judge Kurtis Parker, of Goulburn in NSW, with Kira Bunter, who won the 19 to 25 age group paraders class, supported by WA Alpaca Association president Tara Ravenhill and WA Alpaca Association Youth Group president Mia Hancock. Credit: Bob Garnant/Countryman WA Alpaca Association president Tara Ravenhill said the expo had 50 alpacas on display with visitors interested in what the animals were all about. “The expo followed on from Saturday’s Gidgegannup Alpaca Show (May 24) with 117 animals in the competition, our stud Bedrock Alpacas was proud to take home the supreme Huacaya and Suri titles,” she said. Camera IconWA Next Generation committee president Josh Antonio congratulated the Young Farmer Challenge winning team including Dylan Williams, 19, of Chidlow, James Brims, 20, of Mt Richon, Callan Parker, 18, of Stoneville, and Zachary Charlton, 20, of Parkwood, with WA Next Gen committe member Vivian Truong. Credit: Bob Garnant/Countryman The inaugural Gidgegannup Young Farmer Challenge produced a first-time entrant winning team including Dylan Williams of Chidlow, James Brims of Mt Richon, Callan Parker of Stoneville and Zachary Charlton of Parkwood. WA Next Generation Association president Josh Antonio said “they came in blind but asked the right questions and got on with the job”. Camera IconEnjoying a family day out was Nicole and Chad Koch, of Wembley, with their daughter Amelia, 3, getting a bird’s eye view of the field day surrounds. Credit: Bob Garnantto/CountrymanCamera IconBee loving sisters Leisel Fogden, 7, and Annika Fogden, 10, whose parents produce honey at their home in Ellen Brook. Credit: Bob Garnant/CountrymanCamera IconGidgegannup Small Farm Field Day grounds space coordinator Felicity Morgan congratulated Ferawati who was the overall winner of the Honey Festival’s honey and wax competition, hosted by Bees2Honey president Adrian Holdaway and his team of volunteers. Credit: Bob Garnant/CountrymanCamera IconGidgegannup Small Farm Field Day sunflower stilt artists Rachel Sharcola and Leah Van in their brilliant costumes made a colourful performance. Credit: Bob Garnant/CountrymanCamera IconAshely-Lee Parkin, of Glen Forrest, with her three sons Lachy, 5, Ollie, 2, and Billy, 7. Credit: Bob Garnant/CountrymanCamera IconGidgegannup Small Farm Field Day fairies Jordan Valentini and Kayley Slater, who cuddled a ********* Dwarf goat. Credit: Bob Garnant/CountrymanCamera IconLower Chittering-based Dandalee Park goat stud principal Trevor Blight displayed ********* Dwarf buck kid goat named Gidgee, a poplular attraction from the livestock exhibits. Credit: Bob Garnant/CountrymanCamera IconSwan Vally-based House of Honey marketing coordinator Hannah McMurray with delicious honey infused candies and wine. Credit: Bob Garnant/Countryman Source link #Gidgegannup #Small #Farm #Field #Day #Thousands #flock #enchanting #day #discovery Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

California Police Pull Over A Weird Bike For A Weird Reason California Police Pull Over A Weird Bike For A Weird Reason Read the full story on Backfire News California Police Pull Over A Weird Bike For A Weird Reason Cops can make up some rather interesting reasons to pull over vehicles, but this weird bike painted to look like a classic Ferrari racecar is equally weird. California Highway Patrol in El Centro pulled the thing over, only realizing afterward it’s legally a bicycle, not a car or motorcycle. But the reason for the traffic stop has people rolling their eyes. Are cyclists becoming the new biker gangs? The state law enforcement agency posted a photo of the Quatrevelo as well as a CHP cruiser with lights activated sitting behind it. Trying to play the whole thing off as just a funny incident, whomever is in charge of the Facebook account said “our Officer wanted to make sure the rider was safe and hydrated as he continued on his journey.” Even though it was hot, over 100 degrees on May 22 when this stop was done, people aren’t buying CHP was just wanting to make sure the guy inside the weird contraption was hydrated and safe. Instead, many accused the agency of trying to find a reason to write a citation, then turning it into some public good will move when officers realized the thing isn’t technically a motor vehicle. We’re not attorneys, but we’re pretty sure police can’t pull someone over because they’re concerned about their electrolyte levels. Instead, we wouldn’t be surprised if an officer thought the Quatrevelo might be an ******** and unregistered vehicle. In case you’re not familiar with the Dutch-built Quatrevelo, it’s a velomobile or a faired cycle where the rider is reclined while pedaling. This one has four wheels whereas other velomobiles often have three. For the state of California, and pretty much everywhere else we know of, they’re considered bicycles, not motorcycles or cars. Even though this one is painted and even has stickers to make it look somewhat like an old racecar, it’s far from such a thing. Why do you think CHP pulled this thing over? If you were the rider, what would you have done? Image via CHP – El Centro/Facebook Source link #California #Police #Pull #Weird #Bike #Weird #Reason Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Apple Stock Is On An 8-Day Losing Streak As Trump Trade Fracas Intensifies—Watch These Levels – Yahoo Finance Apple Stock Is On An 8-Day Losing Streak As Trump Trade Fracas Intensifies—Watch These Levels – Yahoo Finance Apple Stock Is On An 8-Day Losing Streak As Trump Trade Fracas Intensifies—Watch These Levels Yahoo FinanceTech’s Trump Whisperer, Tim Cook, Goes Quiet as His Influence Fades The New York TimesApple CEO Tim Cook’s Bad Year Keeps Getting Worse WSJTrump’s ‘Little Problem’ With Tim Cook Is a Big One for Apple Bloomberg.comThis may be Donald Trump’s ‘problem No. 2’ with Apple CEO Tim Cook Times of India Source link #Apple #Stock #8Day #Losing #Streak #Trump #Trade #Fracas #IntensifiesWatch #Levels #Yahoo #Finance Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Dardanup Horse and Pony Club hosted an equine competition earlier this month Dardanup Horse and Pony Club hosted an equine competition earlier this month The Dardanup Horse and Pony Club hosted an equestrian competition, which included dressage, showjumping and cross-country entries from people across the State. The two day event was held at the Dardanup Equestrian Centre on May 3 and 4, and featured competitors from grassroots pony clubbers to experienced level one participants. Dardanup Horse and Pony Club committee member Tegan Piacentini said the event was especially important for racehorses who were no longer racing to be involved in a competition. “It’s always rewarding to see retired racehorses performing confidently across disciplines,” she said. “Events like this are so important in giving them opportunities in their second careers — and helping riders build strong partnerships with these amazing animals.” Ms Piacentini said the event was both inclusive and professional. “Our goal was to keep costs down while still delivering a standout experience, and the support from Racing WA helped us a long way in achieving this,” she said. “We were thrilled to see such a diverse group of riders come together in such a supportive and well-run event. It really reflects the spirit of our club and what we want this event to stand for.” The Racing WA Community Fund provided a grant for the event which helped make it more accessible by lowering the entry costs. Racing WA chief racing officer David Hunter said it was important to have a broad demographic of competitors, including those from regional and remote areas. “Keeping events like these affordable is key to supporting the next generation of equestrians,” he said. “It’s fantastic to see so many retired racehorses thriving in their second careers.” Source link #Dardanup #Horse #Pony #Club #hosted #equine #competition #earlier #month Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Jaguar Mining (TSE:JAG) shareholder returns have been , earning 22% in 1 year Jaguar Mining (TSE:JAG) shareholder returns have been , earning 22% in 1 year If you want to compound wealth in the stock market, you can do so by buying an index fund. But investors can boost returns by picking market-beating companies to own shares in. To wit, the Jaguar Mining Inc. (TSE:JAG) share price is 22% higher than it was a year ago, much better than the market return of around 12% (not including dividends) in the same *******. So that should have shareholders smiling. Having said that, the longer term returns aren’t so impressive, with stock gaining just 15% in three years. On the back of a solid 7-day performance, let’s check what role the company’s fundamentals have played in driving long term shareholder returns. We’ve found 21 US stocks that are forecast to pay a dividend yield of over 6% next year. See the full list for free. To quote Buffett, ‘Ships will sail around the world but the Flat Earth Society will flourish. There will continue to be wide discrepancies between price and value in the marketplace…’ One way to examine how market sentiment has changed over time is to look at the interaction between a company’s share price and its earnings per share (EPS). During the last year Jaguar Mining saw its earnings per share (EPS) drop below zero. While this may prove temporary, we’d consider it a negative, so we would not have expected to see the share price up. It may be that the company has done well on other metrics. We think that the revenue growth of 15% could have some investors interested. We do see some companies suppress earnings in order to accelerate revenue growth. The graphic below depicts how earnings and revenue have changed over time (unveil the exact values by clicking on the image). TSX:JAG Earnings and Revenue Growth May 26th 2025 It’s good to see that there was some significant insider buying in the last three months. That’s a positive. That said, we think earnings and revenue growth trends are even more important factors to consider. So we recommend checking out this free report showing consensus forecasts It’s good to see that Jaguar Mining has rewarded shareholders with a total shareholder return of 22% in the last twelve months. There’s no doubt those recent returns are much better than the TSR loss of 0.5% per year over five years. This makes us a little wary, but the business might have turned around its fortunes. While it is well worth considering the different impacts that market conditions can have on the share price, there are other factors that are even more important. Even so, be aware that Jaguar Mining is showing 1 warning sign in our investment analysis , you should know about… Story Continues Jaguar Mining is not the only stock that insiders are buying. For those who like to find lesser know companies this free list of growing companies with recent insider purchasing, could be just the ticket. Please note, the market returns quoted in this article reflect the market weighted average returns of stocks that currently trade on ********* exchanges. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) simplywallst.com. This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Source link #Jaguar #Mining #TSEJAG #shareholder #returns #earning #year Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Former Harvard president urges people to ‘speak out’ against threats to US democracy – The Guardian Former Harvard president urges people to ‘speak out’ against threats to US democracy – The Guardian Former Harvard president urges people to ‘speak out’ against threats to US democracy The Guardian Source link #Harvard #president #urges #people #speak #threats #democracy #Guardian Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

A ripper race to find Australia’s hardest-working dog A ripper race to find Australia’s hardest-working dog Ripper the tan-and-****** kelpie is the very model of man’s best friend. The two-year-old is “a freak” when it comes to working sheep, an agile and clever pup who gets the herd moving like a dog beyond his years, owner Daniel Pumpa said. “I’d be absolutely stuffed without him,” Mr Pumpa told AAP. The bond between the farmer and his four-legged offsider runs much deeper than their work on a property near Yeoval in central western NSW. Ripper is the offspring of Mr Pumpa’s beloved working dog Turbo, who died suddenly in 2024. “I did go off dogs for a bit after losing Turbo – (Ripper) was there to pick up the pieces,” Mr Pumpa said. “If you don’t have a bond with your working dog, you’re not going to get the best out of them.” Mr Pumpa, also a respected trainer, fondly remembers life with Turbo, including competing in the national Cobber Challenge three times. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cobber (@cobberdogfood) The Cobber Challenge pits farm dogs in a three-week competition that tracks their work output. The three-week competition uses GPS collars to track the distance, speed and hours clocked up by farm dogs as they work livestock. Nominations for the 10th challenge opened on Tuesday. Ripper took the mantle from Turbo for the 2024 competition, covering 322km over 30 hours and coming in fourth place. A dog named Bear from Dirranbandi, in southwest Queensland, won that challenge, notching up 570km while farmer Tom Perkins mustered 4500 ewes. Mr Pumpa said the competition gives farmers valuable data about how hard their dogs work. “You know your dog is doing a big day, but once you see he’s done 30 to 40km in half a day it allows you to rest and manage them a bit better.” Working dogs have captured Australians’ hearts in recent years, with their skills showcased on the ABC TV show Muster Dogs. Driven by their intense herding instincts and energy, working dogs are increasingly an alternative to hiring labourers amid shortages in the agriculture sector. Dogs are also helping people in the cities better understand country life, Mr Pumpa said. When he hosts demonstrations in front of city audiences, many ask whether farmers are forcing their dogs to work. “If a dog doesn’t want to work, it’s not going to,” he said. “These dogs, they love it, and that helps us prove that we’re looking after our animals, whether it be dogs or sheep or cattle.” Turbo’s dad and Ripper’s grandad, a 14-year-old red kelpie named Benji, is testament to how much the dogs are loved, even in their twilight years. Benji, long retired from the paddock, spends his days in bed or playing with a little Jack Russell companion. “Old Benji, he’s an absolute dude of a dog,” Mr Pumpa said. “When they’ve done the hard work, they deserve to chill out and relax.” Source link #ripper #race #find #Australias #hardestworking #dog Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

NDP vows to play ‘important role’ despite losing official party status – National NDP vows to play ‘important role’ despite losing official party status – National Interim NDP Leader Don Davies said Monday the party will still play a “profoundly important role” in this Parliament, even though it won’t be granted official party status. Government House leader Steven MacKinnon said Monday morning the NDP will not be granted official party status because the law says a party needs at least 12 seats to be recognized. The NDP was reduced to just seven seats in last month’s election. Without official party status, the NDP will not be allowed to ask daily questions in question *******, will not be guaranteed seats on standing committees and will lose out on financial resources provided to recognized parties. Speaking to reporters on Parliament Hill, Davies said that, in a ********* government situation, any party that has seven seats “obviously has a balance of power.” Story continues below advertisement “I think that we’re going to be able to play a profoundly important role in this Parliament,” he said. “I think that there is, as in every ********* Parliament, a real opportunity for us to push and promote progressive policies and hold this government to account in a way that you can’t do in a majority Parliament.” 2:01 Future of federal NDP party uncertain following election Asked if the NDP will get seats on committees, Davies said the party is having “fruitful discussions” with other parties about that right now. Trending Now Liberal MP Francis Scarpaleggia elected as House of Commons Speaker Israel raises alert for travellers to Canada, warning of ‘increased threat’ Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Davies added that the NDP is focused on securing resources and said it will keep its offices. “One of the arguments I’ve made is we’re a national party, we had 1.2 million Canadians vote for us, and it’s important that we have the tools we need to function and discharge that responsibility,” he said. Story continues below advertisement Davies has told The ********* Press he spoke with the Prime Minister’s Office about obtaining official party status for the NDP in the House of Commons. He cited several past instances of provincial legislatures granting party status to an opposition party. Davies said the threshold for official party status has been adjusted in the past to reflect the makeup of the Parliament. “We inquired about that, the government doesn’t seem interested in that. But what we’re most interested in is just getting resources that we need that will allow us to carry the voices of Canadians more effectively to this House of Commons,” he said. The NDP lost official party status in the 1993 election but managed to regain it in the 1997 vote. More on Politics More videos &copy 2025 The ********* Press Source link #NDP #vows #play #important #role #losing #official #party #status #National Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

When will I get my Social Security check? Payment schedule for 2025. When will I get my Social Security check? Payment schedule for 2025. For the roughly 70 million retired Americans who receive a Social Security check each month, angst about future delivery delays is palpable these days. The Trump administration has made deep staffing cuts at the Social Security Administration, closed field offices, and made other service changes — and then backpedaled on some of those reforms — leaving many seniors on edge. This embedded content is not available in your region. In fact, worries about the program may be one reason there’s been an uptick in new applications for initial benefits — with many people filing earlier than they had planned. Given the worry in the air, let’s review when and how checks are delivered to you. If your sister has received her Social Security check this month, but you haven’t, there’s nothing to panic about. Payments are sent out in bundles based on birthdays, and for most people, they’re electronically directly deposited into a federally insured bank account. By law, all federal benefit payments — including Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits — must be made electronically with few exceptions. Your monthly benefit is either sent via an electronic transfer into your bank account via Direct Deposit or put onto a Direct Express Debit Mastercard. If you’re applying for Social Security or Supplemental Security Income benefits, you elect to receive your benefit payment in one of these methods electronically when you enroll. If you currently receive Social Security or Supplemental Security Income benefits by check, you are in the ********* and may need to switch to an electronic payment option if possible. Learn more: What’s the retirement age for Social Security, 401(k), and IRA withdrawals? As for the timing of your monthly check, if your birthday lands between the first and 10th, your payment is sent out on the second Wednesday of the month. If your birthday is between the 11th and 20th, you’ll be paid on the third Wednesday. If your birthday hits between the 21st and 31st, your payment is sent on the fourth Wednesday. One caveat: If you receive spousal benefits or survivor benefits, your payment date is based on that person’s birthday, not your birthday. For those who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), these deposits are made on the first of the month unless that date falls on a weekend or holiday, in which case they’re sent early. Direct deposits typically appear by 9 a.m. on your payment day. If your payment is late, check with your bank or financial institution to see if there has been a posting delay for some reason. If you receive your benefits by paper check, it can take up to three business days to receive your benefit. If that doesn’t happen, contact the SSA via phone at 1-800-772-1213, or online through your My Social Security account. Your My Social Security account is a free personalized portal where you can request a replacement Social Security card, check the status of a benefits application, estimate future benefits, or manage the benefits you already receive. You can set up an account even if you don’t currently receive benefits. Confirm that the SSA has your correct bank information and address, and it’s a good idea to sign up for SSA to notify you when the payment is sent out. Read more: How to find out your 2025 Social Security COLA increase You can apply to start your Social Security checks via your My Social Security account or make an appointment with an agent in person or by phone at 1-800-333-1795. You select the month you want your benefit to start in your application. After you apply, SSA will send you a letter confirming that your benefits are approved or if you need to provide more information. It typically takes at least a month to receive your first Social Security check after your application is processed. The precise timing of your payment delivery relies on processing times at the Social Security Administration, and staffing cuts and other backend tech disruptions are raising alarms right now. During an SSA operations meeting in April, an official from the agency reported that the field offices “are struggling right now to keep pace with the timeliness this year.” That’s why it’s smart to apply up to four months before you want to start receiving benefits. As Jason Fichtner, executive director of the Retirement Income Institute who served in several positions at the Social Security Administration, warned in an interview: “With SSA staff being reduced while the agency was already operating at insufficient support levels and computer systems in need of modernization, continued service delays and breakdowns are likely.” Kerry Hannon is a Senior Columnist at Yahoo Finance. She is a career and retirement strategist and the author of 14 books, including the forthcoming “Retirement Bites: A Gen X Guide to Securing Your Financial Future,” “In Control at 50+: How to Succeed in the New World of Work” and “Never Too Old to Get Rich.” Follow her on Bluesky. Source link #Social #Security #check #Payment #schedule Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

WWII bomber ****** left 11 dead and 'nonrecoverable,' but 4 are finally coming home – KSL News WWII bomber ****** left 11 dead and 'nonrecoverable,' but 4 are finally coming home – KSL News WWII bomber ****** left 11 dead and ‘nonrecoverable,’ but 4 are finally coming home KSL NewsThe ****** of WWII bomber “Heaven Can Wait” killed 11 U.S. airmen. Now 4 are finally being laid to rest. CBS NewsWWII Soldiers Finally Return Home Decades After Being Declared ‘Non-Recoverable’ People.comWWII veteran’s remains returned to Dutchess County over 80 years after his death NEWS10 ABCAP Photos: WWII bomber ****** left 11 dead and ‘non-recoverable.’ 4 are finally coming home SFGATE Source link #WWII #bomber #****** #left #dead #039nonrecoverable039 #finally #coming #home #KSL #News Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Charles lands in Canada in show of support Charles lands in Canada in show of support King Charles landed in Canada’s capital Ottawa for a highly symbolic visit showing support for the nation that recognises him as its sovereign but is coveted by US President Donald Trump as a 51st US state. Travelling with his wife Queen Camilla, the king met on the airport tarmac on Monday with Prime Minister Mark Carney and Governor General Mary Simon, his representative in Canada. Following an invitation from Carney, Charles will open parliament on Tuesday, the first time a British monarch has carried out the duty since his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth, did so 68 years ago. The 76-year-old king is undergoing ******* treatment, which has limited his workload, so the two-day trip shows his commitment to Canada, one of 15 countries where he is monarch. Trump has repeatedly expressed a desire to annex Canada, a proposition fiercely rebuffed by Carney, whose election win last month came partly on the back of that stance. “The prime minister has made it clear that Canada is not for ***** now, is not for ***** ever,” Canada’s envoy to the ***, Ralph Goodale, told reporters during a visit last week by Charles to Canada’s high commission. “The king, as head of state, will reinforce the power and the strength of that message.” Charles has made subtle signals of his backing for Canada in recent months, wearing ********* medals, calling himself the king of Canada, and describing its flag as “a symbol that never fails to elicit a sense of pride and admiration.” However, he faces a tricky balancing act as British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is working to keep Trump onside over Ukraine and trade ties. When Starmer visited the White House in February he made great show of an invitation from Charles for an unprecedented second state visit for Trump, whose mother was born in Britain and who has repeatedly praised the British royal family. Carney, the former governor of the Bank of England, said that gesture had irked Canadians. Charles’ trip will be his first visit to the former British colony since becoming king in September 2022. Later, the royal couple visited a large park in Ottawa and met vendors and artists. The king will also participate in a ceremonial puck drop to launch a street hockey demonstration before planting a tree in another part of the city. It will be just the third time a sovereign has delivered a “speech from the throne” in the ********* Senate, an event that opens every new session of parliament. “This historic honour matches the weight of our times. It speaks to our enduring tradition and friendship, to the vitality of our constitutional monarchy and our distinct identity, and to the historic ties that crises only fortify,” the Prime Minister’s Office said in a statement. Charles and Camilla will travel to the Senate in a ceremonial horse-drawn carriage with a 28-horse ******* to deliver a 25-minute speech written by Carney’s government. Source link #Charles #lands #Canada #show #support Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

The Most Terrifying Company in America Is Probably One You’ve Never Heard Of The Most Terrifying Company in America Is Probably One You’ve Never Heard Of Most Americans have never heard of Palantir. That’s by design. It doesn’t make phones or social platforms. It doesn’t beg for your data with bright buttons or discount codes. Rather, it just takes it. Quietly. Legally. Systematically. Palantir is a back-end beast, the silent spine of modern surveillance infrastructure. Palantir’s influence isn’t hypothetical. It’s operational. From the battlefields of Ukraine to the precincts of Los Angeles, its software guides drone strikes, predicts crime, allocates police resources, and even helps governments decide which children might someday become “threats.” These aren’t sci-fi hypotheticals. They are pilot programs, already integrated, already scaling. This software—Gotham, Foundry, and now its Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP)—is designed to ******** everything: hospital records, ******** files, license plate scans, school roll calls, immigration logs and even your tweets. It stitches these fragments into something eerily complete—a unified view of you. With each data point, the image sharpens. If Facebook turned people into products, Palantir turns them into probabilities. You’re not a user. You’re a variable—run through predictive models, flagged for anomalies, and judged in silence. This is not just surveillance. It’s prediction. And that distinction matters: Surveillance watches. Prediction acts. It assigns probabilities. It flags anomalies. It escalates risk. And it trains bureaucrats and law enforcement to treat those algorithmic suspicions as fact. In short: the software decides, and people follow. In the US, Palantir the company services contracts with ICE, the FBI, the DoD and over 100 municipal police departments. In the ***, it runs parts of the National Health Service‘s backend. In Germany and France, it supports counterterrorism work. In Ukraine, it’s operationalized on the battlefield in real time. / FABRICE COFFRINI / AFP via Getty Images You want to know where power is going? Follow the contracts. Palantir isn’t growing by solving problems. It’s growing by becoming unavoidable. And none of this growth would be possible without the aforementioned Karp. The 57-year-old doesn’t resemble the usual Silicon Valley archetype. He wears windbreakers instead of hoodies. He speaks like a philosophy professor giving a TED Talk on the death of liberalism. Insiders familiar with Karp describe him in no uncertain terms: ‘batshit crazy,’ egotistical and completely unfiltered. He runs Palantir like a personal war room; he quotes Heidegger mid-meeting. He can’t drive and lives alone in rural New Hampshire with a full-time ski instructor. He calls himself a socialist and speaks often about defending Western civilization while building tech that quietly erodes its foundations. He practices **** Chi and advocates for mindful living but sells software that enables governments to track their citizens. It sounds contradictory—until you realize what he’s selling isn’t ideology. It’s order. In his book, The Technological Republic, a not-so-subtle nod to Plato’s Republic, Karp makes his intentions clear. It’s a message—a warning. Like Plato, Karp sees democracy not as sacred, but as a flaw. Plato’s “ideal state” was top-down, run by philosopher-kings who knew better than the mob. In his view, the average person was too emotional, too chaotic, too easily swayed to be trusted. Karp doesn’t just admire that vision. He’s coding it. In his world, democracy isn’t broken—it’s buggy. And Palantir is the patch. This belief manifests in everything the company does. Palantir doesn’t sell to consumers. It sells to governments, militaries, and agencies tasked with control. Its growth depends on access—and it only scales by infringing. The more granular the data, the more profitable the forecast. Palantir stock is skyrocketing. Wall Street appears to have fully embraced the surveillance state—not because it loves the Constitution, but because it sees the future. And the future is profitable panic. Palantir thrives on volatility because it markets itself as the only defense against it. It needs chaos to justify its growth. Its success is tethered to the failure of institutions, the erosion of public trust, the acceleration of uncertainty. In a society fraying at the seams, it becomes indispensable. What makes Palantir considerably more dangerous than Meta or X isn’t what it shows; it’s what it hides. Musk and Zuckerberg beg for public attention. Karp cultivates mystery. There are no Palantir influencers. No flashy keynotes. No consumer devices. Just contracts. Code. And ever-growing access to the organs of the state. This isn’t capitalism as we know it. It’s something darker: a convergence of public authority and private ambition with no clear accountability. Palantir doesn’t lobby the government; it replaces its functions. It’s not just a vendor; it’s an informant, an adjudicator, a silent partner in the construction of a predictive regime. It doesn’t build a better world. It builds a better model of it—one where deviation is risk, dissent is data, and trust is something to be managed, not earned. You’re supposed to feel watched. You’re supposed to feel uneasy. Because if you don’t, the system isn’t doing its job. It’s not about catching you. It’s about reminding you that it can. Source link #Terrifying #Company #America #Youve #Heard Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Caitlin Clark out for at least two weeks for Indiana Fever with quad strain – The Guardian Caitlin Clark out for at least two weeks for Indiana Fever with quad strain – The Guardian Caitlin Clark out for at least two weeks for Indiana Fever with quad strain The GuardianFever’s Clark out at least 2 weeks for quad strain ESPNWNBA star Caitlin Clark won’t play in Baltimore on Wednesday after injuring quad CBS NewsFever Guard Caitlin Clark Suffers Quad Injury Indiana FeverCaitlin Clark out for at least two weeks with quadriceps strain, team says NBC News Source link #Caitlin #Clark #weeks #Indiana #Fever #quad #strain #Guardian Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Erin Patterson trial: Department of Health probed beef Wellington poisonings as a suspected outbreak, jury told Erin Patterson trial: Department of Health probed beef Wellington poisonings as a suspected outbreak, jury told Details of a probe launched by health authorities into the deadly mushroom lunch, including conversations with Erin Patterson, have been aired in her triple-******* trial. The trial, now in its fifth week, heard from senior public health officer Sally Anne Atkinson about a Department of Health investigation in the week following the lunch on Monday. Camera IconMs Patterson has pleaded not guilty to three counts of ******* and one count of attempted *******. NewsWire/ David Crosling Credit: News Corp Australia Prosecutors allege Ms Patterson used death cap mushrooms to deliberately spike a lunch with her in-laws on July 29, 2023, while her defence argues the deaths were a tragic accident. Her husband Simon Patterson’s parents, Don and Gail Patterson, and aunt, Heather Wilkinson, died in early August 2023 from multiple organ failure due to death cap poisoning. Ms Patterson has pleaded not guilty to three counts of ******* and a fourth charge of attempted ******* over the illness suffered by Heather’s husband Ian Wilkinson – who survived the lunch. Giving evidence on Monday, Ms Atkinson told the jury she launched a probe into the then-suspected mushroom poisonings after the Department of Health was contacted by a doctor at the Austin Hospital on July 31. She said she convened a working group to investigate the cause and any public health concerns, speaking with Ms Patterson a number of times over the following days. Camera IconSenior public health adviser Sally Anne Atkinson is expected to continue giving evidence on Tuesday. NewsWire / David Geraghty Credit: News Corp Australia Ms Atkinson told the court she requested the Monash Council inspect Asian grocers in the Clayton, Oakleigh and Mount Waverley suburbs after Ms Patterson reported buying dried mushrooms in April 2023. She said Ms Patterson told her she purchased the mushrooms for a pasta dish, but did not use them after noting they had a “funny and strong” smell. Instead, she told the jury, Ms Patterson said they sat in a Tupperware container in the pantry until she pulled them out for the lunch, where they were added to fresh mushrooms and processed into a “paste”. “She said it was a meal she never made before and she wanted to do something fancy,” Ms Atkinson said. In a series of conversations and text messages, Ms Atkinson probed Ms Patterson further on the mushrooms, questioning where they came from and what the package looked like. Camera IconDon and Gail Patterson died a day apart in early August 2023. Supplied Credit: SuppliedCamera IconGail’s younger sister Heather Wilkinson died on August 4, her husband Ian Wilkinson survived. Supplied. Credit: Supplied She told the jury Ms Patterson was unable to say where they were bought, believed she paid cash, and no longer had the packaging. “It didn’t look very professional,” Ms Atkinson recounted Erin telling her about the small see-through bag with a white label. “Looking at the size and volume of things in the supermarket I realise there’s no way it can have been 100g worth,” a message on August 2 from Ms Patterson reads. “I was thinking about the weight of that amount of fresh mushrooms I think but dried weigh a lot less. It was probably more like 20g dry in a little snack size bag but without the resealable top.” Ms Atkinson is expected to continue giving evidence when the hearing resumes at 10.30am on Tuesday. The trial continues. Source link #Erin #Patterson #trial #Department #Health #probed #beef #Wellington #poisonings #suspected #outbreak #jury #told Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Tesla customers shocked after uncovering truth about ‘new’ vehicles they purchased — and it’s part of a discouraging trend Tesla customers shocked after uncovering truth about ‘new’ vehicles they purchased — and it’s part of a discouraging trend Tesla customers have serious concerns about receiving vehicles that have deteriorated from months of outdoor storage, as one Texas buyer discovered when they learned their “new” Cybertruck had been sitting in a lot since January. As Techoreon reported, Reza Soltani ordered the truck April 25 and received an immediate notification that his vehicle was ready for pickup. When he questioned the quick turnaround, a Tesla representative revealed the truck had left the factory Jan. 8 — meaning it was exposed to the elements for four-plus months. Soltani decided not to keep the vehicle. According to Techoreon, photographers have documented thousands of unsold Cybertrucks piled up outside production facilities. Some vehicles await delivery, while others lack buyers. The situation reflects a fundamental mismatch between production and demand. Tesla has manufactured far more Cybertrucks than customers want to purchase, leading the company to drastically lower prices and expand into markets such as Saudi Arabia to stabilize sales. Fortune reports that Tesla has reduced Cybertruck production and cut production teams by up to half. Buyers who receive vehicles that were stored outdoors for months face potential quality and reliability issues. Electric vehicles suffer particular risks during extended storage, including battery degradation from temperature fluctuations, reduced charge capacity, moisture damage from inadequate ventilation, and possible rust formation. The Cybertruck already struggles with rapid depreciation due to sky-high repair costs, numerous recalls, and manufacturing problems. Many customers want fresh-from-the-factory vehicles, not units that have weathered months of outdoor exposure. This inventory buildup could also slow the broader transition to electric vehicles if quality concerns discourage potential EV buyers. Past Tesla challenges have raised similar customer concerns, from delivery delays to quality control issues that have also impacted sales numbers. This latest inventory crisis adds another layer of uncertainty for potential buyers weighing their options. Prospective Tesla buyers should ask specific questions about vehicle production dates and storage histories before finalizing purchases. Those concerned about getting older inventory can request documentation showing when their vehicle left the factory. What’s more, installing solar panels dramatically increases the cost savings associated with EV ownership — because fueling with solar energy costs less than using public charging stations or relying on the grid. EnergySage provides a free service that makes it easy to compare quotes from vetted local installers and save up to $10,000 on a solar installation. Source link #Tesla #customers #shocked #uncovering #truth #vehicles #purchased #part #discouraging #trend Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

This $79 tablet deal solved an embarrassing personal problem for me This $79 tablet deal solved an embarrassing personal problem for me Every now and again, a tech deal can really change your life in a very immediate and critical way. That happened to me just this weekend ,when I purchased the Lenovo M9 tablet at Best Buy for $79 and gave it to my six year old daughter. For months, I had been pushing aside a growing problem. My daughter loves watching videos on YouTube Kids, but she can’t run the YouTube or YouTube Kids apps on her Amazon Fire for Kids tablet. So my daughter would frequently come to me and ask to borrow my phone so she could run those apps. Being a doting dad and a sucker, I let her borrow my phone and she even learned how to unlock it herself and launch the apps. However, lending your phone to a kid is not without its issues. And here’s where the problems started. I missed a lot of alerts on text messaging apps, including Slack, which I use for work. My daughter would bring me the phone if I was getting a call, but she would just swipe away notifications if they appeared while she was using my handset. I ended up late to get some messages and this became more and more of a problem. But I didn’t want so spend a lot of money just so my daughter could watch YouTube Kids. Then I saw a *****. The Lenovo M9 tablet is now just $79 at Best Buy. This 9-inch tablet is has a 1340 x 800 resolution screen, a MediaTek Helio G80 processor with 8 cores, 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. It charges over USB-C and seems to have a long battery life. The M9 is not an Android tablet that runs standard Google apps such as YouTube and YouTube kids. Unlike many Android tablets, it has Google Kids Space that provides a custom child-friendly UI with parental controls baked in. So my daughter got a tablet that is kid-safe, she gets to watch her favorite videos and I got my phone back so I can get alerts from work right away. It’s a win-win for $79. The tablet seems light, bright and fast enough for what she’s doing with it. Whether you’re shopping for a kid or an adult, this $79Lenovo M9 deal is hard to beat. Source link #tablet #deal #solved #embarrassing #personal #problem Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Charles Rangel, powerful voice for Harlem in Congress, dies at 94 – The Washington Post Charles Rangel, powerful voice for Harlem in Congress, dies at 94 – The Washington Post Charles Rangel, powerful voice for Harlem in Congress, dies at 94 The Washington PostCharles B. Rangel (1930 – 2025), war hero, history-making Congressman, and longtime friend of CCNY The City College of New YorkCharles Rangel, former Harlem congressman, dies aged 94 The GuardianCharlie Rangel, former congressman from Harlem and survivor of Gang of Four, dies at 94 ABC7 New YorkFormer US Rep. Charles Rangel of New York has died at age 94 Yahoo Source link #Charles #Rangel #powerful #voice #Harlem #Congress #dies #Washington #Post Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘How much more can I take?’ – Kyrgios hit by new injury ‘How much more can I take?’ – Kyrgios hit by new injury Nick Kyrgios has been left crestfallen after a fresh knee injury forced him to abandon his planned return to action at the French Open, leaving more question marks over the luckless former Wimbledon finalist’s future in the sport. Jordan Thompson, who had been set to play alongside Australia’s great tennis maverick in his first Roland Garros for eight years, revealed the extent of his mate’s misery with Kyrgios telling him he didn’t know how much more he could take after his latest setback. “Nick was really pumped to play here. He kept messaging me every week, ‘you good to go to for doubs at Roland Garros’,” revealed Thompson, who had been struggling with a litany of injuries himself. “I know he was back home in Australia training on clay, but a few days ago, Nick told me that he’s done something to his knee, so unfortunately, he just couldn’t be here. “He was pretty down. He told me he doesn’t know how much more of these injuries he can take, and you’ve just got to feel for him. “Because as much as he says things in the media, I think he loves playing tennis and he loves being on court, so it’s disappointing that he can’t be here on the court.” Australia’s former Wimbledon finalist Kyrgios, whose recent career has become a stop-start affair riddled with injury concerns, had declared happily only a couple of weeks ago that he would reunite with Thompson, whose regular doubles partner Max Purcell is serving a ban for infringing doping regulations. The pair had played as juniors, finishing runners-up in the 2012 US Open. But when the draw was announced on Monday, it was confirmed Thompson would line up instead alongside fellow Aussie Jason Kubler for a first-round match on Tuesday against French pair Quentin Halys and Albano Olivetti. Kyrgios will be at Roland Garros, where he last competed in 2017 while reaching the second round, but only off-court as a TV commentator, as he increasingly turns his attention to media opportunities with time seemingly running out to resurrect his career at the age of 30. “Yeah. I’m hoping that he can play, but it just depends on how his knee is,” said Thompson. Kyrgios, who’s been plagued by knee and foot injuries and had reconstructive surgery on his racquet-wielding wrist, thought there was some light at the end of the tunnel when he won his first singles match for two-and-a-half years against American Mackenzie McDonald in Miami in March. Source link #Kyrgios #hit #injury Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Moscow slams Germany for talk over allowing Kiev long-range arms Moscow slams Germany for talk over allowing Kiev long-range arms Russia slammed Germany on Monday after Chancellor Friedrich Merz suggested Ukraine could now employ longer-range weapons in its defence against Moscow. These are “quite dangerous decisions, if they have been made,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. He was referring to an earlier statement by Merz, who said there were “no longer any range restrictions on weapons supplied to Ukraine, neither by the British, nor by the French, nor by us, nor by the Americans.” It is unclear whether Merz’s comments represent a change, or if he was referring to the use of certain Western missiles against Russian territory since late last year. The United States has given Ukraine ATACMS missiles, which have a range up to 300 kilometres, while the United Kingdom and France have supplied Shadow Storm/Scalp cruise missiles. Berlin is weighing whether to provide Taurus cruise missiles which have a range of 500 kilometres. At present, Germany provides Kiev with the Mars II rocket launcher, which has a range of about 85 kilometres, and the Panzerhaubitze 2000 self-propelled howitzer, with a range of about 35 kilometres. These are the only ******* weapons the Ukrainian army can use to hit targets behind the front line. Moscow has warned Berlin against supplying longer-range weapons to Kiev, saying this would make Germany a direct party to the war. Merz did not explicitly mention Taurus missiles, but said Ukraine could now defend itself by attacking military positions in Russia. Until recently, it had not been able to do so, he said. “Now it can,” he added, without providing further details. Peskov responded that supplying long-range weapons to Ukraine was “contrary to Moscow’s efforts to find a political solution.” Later, ******* Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul rebuffed the Kremlin’s criticism. “There have now been several calls and opportunities for the Russian president to come to the negotiating table, and he has rejected them,” Wadephul said at a meeting with his Portuguese counterpart Paulo Rangel in Lisbon. “We have always been clear that this behaviour will not remain without consequences,” Wadephul added. The ******* government has “always made it clear that we will support Ukraine in its defensive struggle against the Russian aggressor,” Wadephul said. Germany will decide on further sanctions within the European framework, he said, adding that he would also discuss the issue with his US counterpart Marco Rubio during an upcoming visit to the United States. Asked whether Berlin was ready to supply Kiev with long-range Taurus cruise missiles, long demanded by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Wadephul said he would not “make any statements about individual weapons systems.” The ******* government will not give Russian President Vladimir Putin “the opportunity to know what we are doing specifically,” he added. Merz’s statement appears to counter the policy set by previous chancellor Olaf Scholz, who allowed the use of ******* weapons such as the Mars II multiple rocket launcher against positions on Russian territory in the region around the embattled Ukrainian city of Kharkiv. But he opposed lifting the restrictions on their use beyond that. ******* Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil, a Social Democrat like Scholz, said Berlin had not changed its course. “As far as range is concerned, I would like to say that there is no new agreement that goes beyond what the previous government has done,” he said when asked at a press conference in Berlin. The spat comes as Zelensky is expected to visit Berlin on Wednesday to meet Merz, according to ******* media reports. Der Spiegel magazine said Merz wants to discuss possible steps towards further “technical” peace talks between Ukraine and Russia. Merz is also set to inform the Ukrainian president about plans for a new EU sanctions package against Russia, intended to increase the pressure on Moscow to engage in serious negotiations. The ******* chancellor, who took office earlier this month, has voiced support for the European Commission’s proposal to prevent the Nord Stream gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea from resuming operations under the new sanctions. During a visit to Kiev earlier this month, Merz, along with French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, had threatened further sanctions on Russia if Moscow did not agree to a 30-day ceasefire. The pressure led Putin to propose direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul for the first time in three years, but the negotiations did not produce any results apart from a prisoner exchange. Zelensky is also due to meet ******* President Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Berlin. Source link #Moscow #slams #Germany #talk #allowing #Kiev #longrange #arms Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Windows 11 gets quantum-hardened cryptography technology Windows 11 gets quantum-hardened cryptography technology Microsoft is preparing Windows 11 against the next major cybersecurity threat: quantum computers. In a blog post, Microsoft announced that Windows 11 Canary build 27852 and higher now support post-quantum cryptography, through PQC algorithms, allegedly securing them against quantum computers’ unmatched crypto hacking power (against traditional crypto algorithms). Specifically, Microsoft has upgraded SymCrypt (Microsoft’s cryptographic library) to support ML-KEM, and ML-DSA (on top of PQC) through its Cryptography API: Next Generation libraries and certificate and cryptographic messaging functions. ML-KEM is aimed at helping secure keys against the “harvest now, decrypt later“ threat. That’s a threat where attackers focus on collecting targeted data today, then store it and wait for quantum computers to become fast enough to break the encryption on the targeted data in the future. You may like ML-DSA is designed for scenarios that require verification of identity, as well as maintaining the integrity of digital signatures. PQC (post-quantum cryptography) algorithms are designed specifically to counter attacks from quantum computers, using mathematical equations that are allegedly difficult for both classical and quantum computers to tackle. However, these algorithms are much more demanding on hardware, allegedly requiring larger key sizes, longer compute times, and more bandwidth than classical cryptography algorithms. Microsoft states that NIST meticulously chose QPC algorithms for its high security, performance, and compatibility. Not only is PQC being used by Microsoft, but it is also being implemented within multiple industry standards such as TLS, SSH, and IPSec, which will turn it into a mainstream security counter against quantum computers. SymCrypt is Microsoft’s main cryptographic library and is used in a variety of its outgoing services and operating systems, from Microsoft 365 and Azure to Windows 11 and Windows Server 2025. SymCrypt provides security for email security, cloud storage, web browsing, and more. Get Tom’s Hardware’s best news and in-depth reviews, straight to your inbox. With PQC embedded into SymCrypt, Microsoft is preparing its entire ecosystem of Windows operating systems and other products against future attacks from quantum computers. For now, this tech is being tested in Windows 11 with the aforementioned 27852 Canary build (or newer), but PQC will also be coming to Linux in the near future. Microsoft did not say if or when BitLocker might get a PQC update, but due to its complexity and hardware demands, don’t expect it to arrive anytime soon. Attacks from quantum computers are a real threat. Last year, ******** researchers successfully cracked military grade encryption with a D-Wave quantum computer. This attack was done as a test, but nonetheless, it shows that quantum computers already have enough computing power to crack some of the most complex classical cryptography in the world. This threat will only get more prominent in the future as quantum computers develop and go mainstream. Follow Tom’s Hardware on Google News to get our up-to-date news, analysis, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button. Source link #Windows #quantumhardened #cryptography #technology Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Marvel Rivals Still Won’t Bring in the One Hero NetEase Had Already Confirmed 4 Months Ago in Season 1 Marvel Rivals Still Won’t Bring in the One Hero NetEase Had Already Confirmed 4 Months Ago in Season 1 Blade has seemingly vanished as Marvel Rivals shows absolutely no plan to bring him into the playable character roster. This is similar to Arkane Studio’s Blade game and the MCU’s Blade movie, which haven’t seen much activity either. Why are you guys doing him so dirty? Blade is one of the most loved characters in Marvel comics, for his iconic drip. If not the most loved, he is easily the coolest one around. As per leaks, Blade will be a Duelist in Marvel Rivals, which has many excited, yet NetEase chose to add another Strategist. So will the part-vampire ever see the daylight? Blade should get added to Marvel Rivals, else they are just missing out Where are you bro? | Image Credit: NetEase Games There are leaks that suggest Blades’ abilities and how he’d look in the game. So if he does exist somewhere in game files, where the hell is he in the live game, NetEase? The gaming world already has too many mysteries without any answers, just like why Ubisoft is still not bankrupt. It doesn’t need another one. However, Blade’s disappearance has caused many fans to wonder if he has gone into slumber. Jokes aside, there might be a good reason behind it. As of now, there are eight characters, each in every single role, balancing everything and not tipping the game towards being a Duelist-dominated game. The release of Ultron with Season 2.5 proves that the leaks have been correct so far. In that case, it might be possible that Blade will arrive in the game with Season 3 or 3.5. Following him up would be Professor X, whose helmet has been teased with an emote for Emma Frost. These are highly speculative predictions, so take them with a grain of salt. Some leaks suggested that Marvel Rivals is looking to bring multiple heroes in one season, but how that would work out is doubtful. Overall, whatever NetEase is trying to do, they should be left to cook. Is bringing multiple Heroes into Marvel Rivals together a good idea? Hero shooters are only special for their unique characters with a variety of skills. However, bringing many characters together can leave players confused about the meta or balancing. Moreover, it is risky for developers too, which has happened previously with Ubisoft’s Rainbow Six Siege. Usually, Ubisoft used to bring two characters at the beginning of every season, making eight characters in total yearly. However, that has caused a lot of balancing issues, and even tonnes of bugs. Later on, they are forced to bring that number to one character per season. However, the Operators in Rainbow Six Siege have only one special ability, and having multiple of them caused players to get overwhelmed. Giving a character multiple abilities might be a fun concept, but from a player’s perspective, it gets overwhelming in the future. If Marvel Rivals can take on the challenge of developing multiple playable characters at once, they need to consider these risks. There are already many characters, and each has multiple skills. If the players are overwhelmed by that, it could lead to the same problem as Valorant. Well, that’s a story for another day. Do you think Blade will be added to Marvel Rivals with Season 3? Do you think having multiple character releases with each season is a good idea? Let us know in the comments below. Source link #Marvel #Rivals #Wont #Bring #Hero #NetEase #Confirmed #Months #Season Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Apple Stock Is On An 8-Day Losing Streak As Trump Trade Fracas Intensifies—Watch These Levels – Investopedia Apple Stock Is On An 8-Day Losing Streak As Trump Trade Fracas Intensifies—Watch These Levels – Investopedia Apple Stock Is On An 8-Day Losing Streak As Trump Trade Fracas Intensifies—Watch These Levels InvestopediaTech’s Trump Whisperer, Tim Cook, Goes Quiet as His Influence Fades The New York TimesApple CEO Tim Cook’s Bad Year Keeps Getting Worse WSJTrump’s ‘Little Problem’ With Tim Cook Is a Big One for Apple Bloomberg.comThis may be Donald Trump’s ‘problem No. 2’ with Apple CEO Tim Cook Times of India Source link #Apple #Stock #8Day #Losing #Streak #Trump #Trade #Fracas #IntensifiesWatch #Levels #Investopedia Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

King Charles visits Canada to deliver throne speech amid Trump’s annexation threats King Charles visits Canada to deliver throne speech amid Trump’s annexation threats King Charles III arrived Monday in Ottawa on a visit that Canada’s leader says will underscore his nation’s sovereignty amid U.S. President Trump’s talk of the United States annexing its northern neighbor. Mr. Trump’s repeated suggestion that the U.S. annex Canada prompted Prime Minister Mark Carney to invite Charles to give the speech from the throne that will outline his government’s agenda for the new Parliament. The king is the head of state in Canada, which is a member of the British Commonwealth of former colonies. Britain’s King Charles, left, is presented with the Key to Canada House by High Commissioner for Canada, Ralph Goodale, during a visit to Canada House to mark 100 years since it opened, at Trafalgar Square, in London, Tuesday May 20, 2025. (Arthur Edwards/Pool via AP) Arthur Edwards / AP “This historic honor matches the weight of our times. It speaks to our enduring tradition and friendship, to the vitality of our constitutional monarchy and our distinct identity, and to the historic ties that crises only fortify,” Carney said in a statement. “Canada’s strength lies in building a strong future while embracing its English, French, and Indigenous roots — the union of peoples that forms our bedrock.” King Charles in Ottawa His plane landed and Carney, the new prime minister and a former head of the Bank of England, and Canada’s first indigenous governor general, Mary Simon, the king’s representative in Canada, gathered to greet the king and Queen Camilla as well a 25-member honor guard from the Royal ********* Dragoons, for which the king is colonel-in-chief. Charles and Camilla’s presence “reaffirms the enduring constitutional bond that has shaped Canada’s journey into a proud and independent nation,” Simon said in a statement Monday. “Their visit invites us to reflect on who we are and to celebrate our distinct national identity.” Britain’s King Charles, centre left, and Queen Camilla leave after visiting the Canada House Trafalgar Square, in London, Tuesday, May 20, 2025 to mark 100 years since it opened in June 1925. (Arthur Edwards/Pool via AP) Arthur Edwards / AP Charles’ visit comes after Trump’s meeting with Carney Earlier this month, Prime Minister Carney told Mr. Trump that Canada is “not for *****” and “won’t be for *****, ever” in an Oval Office meeting, moments after the American president called the border between the U.S. and Canada “artificial” and romanticized the idea of Canada joining the U.S. Mr. Trump said he and Carney wouldn’t be discussing the U.S. acquiring Canada unless “somebody wants to discuss it,” but said there would be “tremendous” benefits to Canada in the event of a “wonderful marriage” between the two countries. The president has repeatedly floated the idea of acquiring Canada, despite Canada’s repeated rejection of the concept. Their meeting at the White House was the first one the two leaders have had since Carney’s Liberal Party was victorious in last month’s federal election. “As you know from real estate, there are some places that are never for *****,” Carney told Mr. Trump. “We’re sitting in one right now, Buckingham Palace that you visited, as well. And having met with the owners of Canada over the course of the campaign the last several months, it’s not for *****, it won’t be for *****, ever. But the opportunity is in the partnership and what we can build together.” Canadians stress their differences from the U.S. It is rare for the monarch to deliver what’s called the speech from the throne in Canada. Charles’ mother, Queen Elizabeth II, did it twice in her 70-year reign, the last time in 1977. Canadians are largely indifferent to the monarchy, but Carney has been eager to show the differences between Canada and the United States. The king’s visit clearly underscores Canada’s sovereignty, he said. After America gained independence from Britain, Canada remained a colony until 1867 and afterward, continued as a constitutional monarchy with a British-style parliamentary system. “We are different,” former Quebec Premier Jean Charest said. “If you look at why King Charles is reading the speech from the throne, then you have to then acknowledge Canada’s story.” However, the new U.S. ambassador to Canada, Pete Hoekstra, said sending messages isn’t necessary and Canadians should move on from the 51st state talk, telling the ********* Broadcasting Corporation that if there’s a message to be sent there’s easier ways to do that, such as calling him or calling the president. Royal historian Carolyn Harris expects Mr. Trump to notice the visit because he has repeatedly spoken about his admiration for the royal family. Mr. Trump might see how different Canada is from the U.S. “It is a very distinctive history that goes back to the waves of loyalists who settled here after the American revolution,” Harris said. “And we’re going to seeing the king in a ********* context, escorted by the Royal ********* Mounted Police, surrounded by ********* symbolism. This is very much King Charles III in his role as King of Canada.” A royal invitation to Trump ruffles Canadians’ feathers The speech, which will be delivered Tuesday, is not written by the king or his U.K. advisers as Charles serves as a nonpartisan head of state. He will read what is put before him by Canada’s government. “Charles can only act with the consent and with the advice of his prime minister. But at the same time he cannot act in a way that would throw any of the other 14 Commonwealth realms under the bus. So it is the finest tightrope to walk,” said Justin Vovk, a ********* royal historian. Canadians were not happy when U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer extended a state visit invitation to Mr. Trump on behalf of the king during a time when the U.S. president threatened Canada’s sovereignty. “They weren’t impressed by that gesture, quite simply, given the circumstance,” Carney told Britain’s Sky News. “It was a time when we were quite clear … about the issues around sovereignty.” The king has more recently been showing support for Canada, including displaying ********* military medals on his chest during a visit to a British aircraft carrier. After his arrival, Charles will drop the ceremonial first puck or ball during a street hockey game. He will also attend a community event and meet with Carney. Camilla will also participate in a swearing-in ceremony to become a ********* privy councillor, a lifetime appointment that allows her to give advice about the country to the king. The king will return to the U.K. after Tuesday’s speech and a visit to Canada’s National War Memorial. Source link #King #Charles #visits #Canada #deliver #throne #speech #Trumps #annexation #threats Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

China comes calling in debts of developing nations China comes calling in debts of developing nations Developing nations, including those in the Pacific, will pay China $A34 billion this year as Beijing comes calling for repayments on project funding. China is now “the world’s largest single destination for developing country debt payments” and outstripping the whole of the West, says a new report shows from *********** think tank The Lowy Institute. Under its Belt and Road Initiative, China has rapidly increased investments in infrastructure since 2013, partnering with dozens of nations primarily in the developed world. In more recent years Beijing has changed tack, providing a heavier portion of grants – which do not need to be repaid – into its mix of development assistance. However, with standard lending terms including the delay of payments for several years before a maturation of loans at 15-20 years, it appears crunch time has arrived for repayments. “China’s earlier lending *****, combined with the structure of its loans, made a surge in debt servicing costs inevitable,” report author Riley Duke said. “Because China’s Belt and Road lending spree peaked in the mid-2010s, those grace periods began expiring in the early 2020s. It was always likely to be a crunch ******* for developing country repayments to China.” Mr Duke says some of the world’s poorest people are likely to bear the brunt. “The high debt burden facing developing countries will hamper poverty reduction and slow development progress while stoking economic and political instability risks,” he said. The analysis is incomplete, given data is only available for 54 of 120 developing countries and China does not routinely disclose funding. Mr Duke says this means his figure of $US22 billion ($A34 billion) to be repaid in 2025 to China and its many state-controlled lending arms is likely an understatement. It is also unclear whether China would defer debt repayments as it did during the COVID-19 pandemic, when it joined with G20 nations to provide relief. That move was helpful at the time, according to Mr Duke, but the effect was to mount costs into a heightening of the current repayment spike. Several countries across the Pacific, which have benefited from ******** investment in infrastructure, are likely to be among the countries affected. The report comes ahead of a significant summit between China and the Pacific in Xiamen, beginning on Wednesday when Foreign Minister Wang Yi hosts representatives of 11 nations. Kiribati Prime Minister Taneti Maamau and Niue Premier Dalton Tagelagi will join with the foreign ministers of Tonga, Nauru, Micronesia, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea and Cook Islands, and representatives from Fiji and Samoa for the two-day meeting. “There will be an in-depth exchange of views on interactions and cooperation between China and Pacific island countries (PICs) in all aspects and international and regional issues of mutual interest,” China foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said. “China highly values its ties with PICs and hopes that this meeting will help drive the implementation of the important common understandings reached between leaders of the two sides, enhance solidarity and coordination, unite efforts for development and prosperity, and galvanize an even closer community with a shared future.” The 11 nations attending the summit make up the entire Pacific Islands Forum membership, excepting the three countries with diplomatic ties to Taiwan, the two France-aligned nations, Australia and New Zealand. Source link #China #calling #debts #developing #nations Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]