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The best Nintendo Switch 2 accessories The best Nintendo Switch 2 accessories A complete list of all the best Nintendo Switch 2 controls, microSD cards, games, peripherals, accessories, and much more. Source link #Nintendo #Switch #accessories Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

A Six-Pack Of IPA (Interesting Points, Allegedly): Another week, another exclusive club for Freo’s Murphy Reid A Six-Pack Of IPA (Interesting Points, Allegedly): Another week, another exclusive club for Freo’s Murphy Reid A SIX-PACK OF IPA (INTERESTING POINTS, ALLEGEDLY): Murphy Reid continues to sit in elite company with his early-career feats, achieving a goalkicking feat matched only by the great Tom Hawkins this century. Source link #SixPack #IPA #Interesting #Points #Allegedly #week #exclusive #club #Freos #Murphy #Reid Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

The Outer Worlds 2 Is Begging for One Elder Scrolls Faction Equivalent The Outer Worlds 2 Is Begging for One Elder Scrolls Faction Equivalent The Outer Worlds 2’s focus on player freedom could mingle with Bethesda’s sprawling quest design for potentially fantastic results. Source link #Outer #Worlds #Begging #Elder #Scrolls #Faction #Equivalent Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

At least 11 hurt in South Carolina beach town shooting At least 11 hurt in South Carolina beach town shooting At least 11 people were taken to hospitals after a shooting Sunday night in a South Carolina beach town, authorities said. Horry County Police did not give the conditions of anyone hurt in the shooting in Little River. Investigators were getting reports of people arriving at the hospital in private vehicles, Horry County Police said on social media. Source link #hurt #South #Carolina #beach #town #shooting Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Sportvida CyberDash Review – Feeling that Sporty Rhythm | XR Source Sportvida CyberDash Review – Feeling that Sporty Rhythm | XR Source In this review, Sportvida CyberDash brings some compelling energy to the rhythm fitness genre on Meta Quest. Source link #Sportvida #CyberDash #Review #Feeling #Sporty #Rhythm #Source Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Connor McDavid adds another element for Oilers to celebrate in Game 3: Multiple goals – The New York Times Connor McDavid adds another element for Oilers to celebrate in Game 3: Multiple goals – The New York Times Connor McDavid adds another element for Oilers to celebrate in Game 3: Multiple goals The New York TimesEdmonton takes control over Stars: Game 3 grades, takeaways ESPNMcDavid continues to be difference-maker for Oilers in Game 3 win against Stars NHL.comUnexpected goalie gap has Stars playing from behind in Conference Final Sportsnet.caDallas Stars Afterwords: From Bad to Worse Defending Big D Source link #Connor #McDavid #adds #element #Oilers #celebrate #Game #Multiple #goals #York #Times Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trigwell burglary: Narrogin Detectives warn public to stay alert after seven firearms and ammunition stolen Trigwell burglary: Narrogin Detectives warn public to stay alert after seven firearms and ammunition stolen Narrogin Detectives are warning the public to stay vigilant after seven firearms and ammunition were stolen from a Trigwell home earlier this morning. On Monday at about 3.35am, an unknown person or persons stole seven longarm firearms and ammunition from a residence on Trigwell Bridge Road near the intersection of Sandalwood Road. WA Police believe a ****** Nissan D2 utility with WA registration plates 1IAU937 was used in the burglary. Camera IconWA Police believe a ****** Nissan D2 utility was used in the burglary. Credit: Great Southern District WA Police Force Facebook page Source link #Trigwell #burglary #Narrogin #Detectives #warn #public #stay #alert #firearms #ammunition #stolen Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Microsoft’s ICC email block reignites European data sovereignty concerns Microsoft’s ICC email block reignites European data sovereignty concerns During his recent visit to Brussels, Microsoft chief Brad Smith committed his company to defending European interests from ‘geopolitical volatility’, including the impact of potential US administration interventions. Suggesting that Microsoft is ‘critically dependent on sustaining the trust of customers, countries, and government across Europe’, anyone leaving his session with EU leaders should have reasonably felt buoyed up by his words; but might also have sensibly awaited evidence of the commitments being applied in practice before relying upon them. If so, the news that the International Criminal Court (ICC) chief prosecutor and his staff have had their Microsoft email and services cancelled in direct response to US government sanctions might come as an unwelcome reality check. According to media reports, ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan had his Microsoft email and other services suspended after the US applied sanctions in February to all ICC staff in response to their investigations into key Israeli politicians. The circumstances of the situation that gave rise to those sanctions are outside the scope of this article, and largely irrelevant to the problems these service suspensions indicate, however. Regardless of the ‘why’, what the service suspensions demonstrate is that Microsoft has the means (and when it comes down to it also possess the will) to do the US government’s bidding and disrupt services to any party deemed to be unacceptable. This is almost exactly contrary to the assurances Brad Smith so very recently gave. The disconnection of prosecutor Khan is a mouse-click heard around the world, and will undoubtedly give anyone using or currently considering the adoption of Microsoft cloud technologies pause for thought. By disconnecting the ICC staff in this way, Microsoft has done themselves some serious damage, and how much may take some time yet to become clear. Immediately after the disconnection became public, the Dutch government and public bodies are reported to have accelerated their examination of non-Microsoft and EU-located alternative services. Meanwhile, several suppliers have indicated an uptick in requests for backup of key data to protect against possible Microsoft disconnections. Press coverage in Germany suggests these concerns are rippling out to them also, whilst the Nordics and France have long made clear that they see a future that is distinctly less Azure in colour. The likelihood or otherwise of further disconnections is unclear, and for most users it should be considered very unlikely that Microsoft will start switching off services for no good reason. With 25% of Microsoft’s global revenues coming from European customers, it is unlikely to act rashly to damage that market, and can generally be counted on to be sensible and not commit commercial suicide – so most customers should not be worried. Nonetheless much of the damage to the confidence of public sector bodies might well have already been done. Governments like to be in control of their own destiny and that extends to digital services and data. When a key supplier they have relied upon for many years shows themselves to be subject to the whims and foibles of a foreign government – friendly or otherwise – most public sector buyers intuitively know it’s time to find an alternative provider “just-in-case”. Having a plan B option is just common sense. The big problem for Microsoft is that in the IT sector “just-in-case” or plan B options, often become strategic plan A directions of travel. And a trickle of departures can quite soon become a flood. Governments are herd animals – when one turns they all tend to follow. I’m not by any measure suggesting we are going to see an overnight exodus. Even if that was technically feasible (which it isn’t in most cases), these organisations are a bit concerned, not panicked. However, these previously affirmed Microsoft user groups are now openly talking about the need for alternatives to the Redmond cloud provider, and that should have Microsoft worried. Concerns that US hyperscalers might be subjected to pressure from US authorities to disclose information have existed for some time but have been broadly assuaged by repeated promises and commitments from Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and Microsoft that they would resist such requests and protect their customers. When it has come to the acid test, however, many clearly feel that Microsoft has failed, and that instead of protecting the ICC as a key pillar of the global legal community, instead acted as an instrument of US policy. To restore his own email access, prosecutor Khan reportedly turned to Proton Mail, the Swiss end-to-end encrypted mail service beloved of whistleblowers and other digital refugees. Proton Mail operate under its own constraints and obligations to disclose information to the Swiss government on demand, but this is limited to IP address info, rather than email payloads, which it is generally accepted they cannot access. In doing so it’s likely that Mr Khan has had to forgo some user functionality and ease of use – but he may feel that’s a small price to pay to protect his office and role from US government influence. That might be a choice others have to make in the months and years to come, since regardless of their choice of cloud provider, the lesson here is that we cannot always trust them to rigorously and strongly protect our data or our services, despite what they may say, or how often they do so. In this case, Microsoft’s actions sadly speak a lot louder than Mr Smith’s words. Source link #Microsofts #ICC #email #block #reignites #European #data #sovereignty #concerns Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Knicks beat Pacers to break NBA record with third 20-point comeback of playoffs – The Guardian Knicks beat Pacers to break NBA record with third 20-point comeback of playoffs – The Guardian Knicks beat Pacers to break NBA record with third 20-point comeback of playoffs The GuardianKAT fuels late charge to pull Knicks back from brink ESPNNBA playoffs takeaways: Karl-Anthony Towns and Knicks rally again, this time vs. Pacers The New York TimesKnicks delivered best defensive half of playoffs when they had to have it New York PostKAT, Brunson, Knicks Rally From 20-Point Hole, Wow Fans in Win vs. Haliburton, Pacers Bleacher Report Source link #Knicks #beat #Pacers #break #NBA #record #20point #comeback #playoffs #Guardian Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Ocean Beach Brewing, Denmark’s newest beer maker is a community-focused passion project and a ‘taste of home’ Ocean Beach Brewing, Denmark’s newest beer maker is a community-focused passion project and a ‘taste of home’ Luke Low, Pete Chadwick and Megan Belcher have started Ocean Beach Brewing as a hyper-local, community business. Source link #Ocean #Beach #Brewing #Denmarks #newest #beer #maker #communityfocused #passion #project #taste #home Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump Chickens Out on Tariff Threat After Phone Call With Europe Trump Chickens Out on Tariff Threat After Phone Call With Europe A phone call with the European Commission’s leader seems to have deescalated tensions with Donald Trump after the president went scorched earth with a new tariff threat on Friday. Trump confirmed Sunday that has agreed to a five-and-a-half-week extension on the timeline to implement a 50% tariff on the European Union after speaking with Ursula von der Leyen. “I received a call today from Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, requesting an extension on the June 1st deadline on the 50% Tariff with respect to Trade and the European Union. I agreed to the extension — July 9, 2025 — It was my privilege to do so,” Trump wrote on Truth Social Sunday. “The Commission President said that talks will begin rapidly. Thank you for your attention to this matter!” Trump included a screengrab of a post from von der Leyen, who’d said several hours earlier that she had a “good call” with Trump. “The EU and US share the world’s most consequential and close trade relationship,” she posted. “Europe is ready to advance talks swiftly and decisively.” “To reach a good deal, we would need the time until July 9,” she added. Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, said the U.S. and EU Trump roiled markets again on Friday after he said he was recommending a 50% tariff on the European Union from June 1. He complained that the bloc, which he said was “formed for the primary purpose of taking advantage of the United States on TRADE,” had been “very difficult to deal with.” He told reporters later in the day that he was not looking to cut a deal with the EU before the deadline. “I mean, we’ve set the deal. It’s at 50%,” he said at the White House. Trump has long railed against what he sees as an unfair trade relationship with the EU, one of America’s largest trading partners. The EU’s biggest exports to the U.S. include pharmaceuticals and medical products, vehicles and industrial equipment. The proposed tariffs could shrink EU exports and drive up prices of European goods in the U.S. Earlier this year, the Trump administration imposed a 20% tariff on most EU imports before dropping it to 10% a week later. That rate was set to return to 20% in early July if a deal was not brokered within Trump’s original 90-day deadline. The U.S. has also enacted 25% tariffs on EU steel, aluminium and cars. Trump’s latest threats revived his trade war drama after weeks of relative calm. In his first months in office, he launched tariffs against nearly all major U.S. trade partners, triggering global market volatility and diplomatic backlash. On Friday, he also targeted Apple, threatening the company with a 25% tariff unless it moves iPhone manufacturing to the U.S. — a move that some analysts predicted could double iPhone prices. Source link #Trump #Chickens #Tariff #Threat #Phone #Call #Europe Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

I was so tired: Behind Clair Obscur: Expedition 33s beloved whee whoo scene I was so tired: Behind Clair Obscur: Expedition 33s beloved whee whoo scene Jennifer Svedberg-Yen: That was me at three in the morning trying to come up with something Source link #tired #Clair #Obscur #Expedition #33s #beloved #whee #whoo #scene Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Knicks-Pacers: 5 takeaways as New York rallies in Game 3 to make it a series – NBA Knicks-Pacers: 5 takeaways as New York rallies in Game 3 to make it a series – NBA Knicks-Pacers: 5 takeaways as New York rallies in Game 3 to make it a series NBAKAT fuels late charge to pull Knicks back from brink ESPNNBA playoffs takeaways: Karl-Anthony Towns and Knicks rally again, this time vs. Pacers The New York TimesKnicks delivered best defensive half of playoffs when they had to have it New York PostKAT, Brunson, Knicks Rally From 20-Point Hole, Wow Fans in Win vs. Haliburton, Pacers Bleacher Report Source link #KnicksPacers #takeaways #York #rallies #Game #series #NBA Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Matildas star Mary Fowler admits she has lost some of her ‘passion’ for football Matildas star Mary Fowler admits she has lost some of her ‘passion’ for football Football is no longer a “passion” for Matildas star Mary Fowler, who admits she doesn’t “feel bad” about being sidelined with a serious knee injury. Fowler ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in her knee playing for her English club Manchester City last month, leaving the 22-year-old playmaker in doubt for next year’s AFC Women’s Asian Cup.Despite crying after being told she had torn her ACL, Fowler admitted the sadness didn’t last. “Getting injured … in my head I pull myself up at times (thinking) `am I supposed to feel more sh*t about this, about what’s happened’,” she told the Keegan and Company podcast. “But I actually don’t feel bad about it.” Camera IconMatildas star Mary Fowler is recovering from knee surgery. Instagram Credit: Supplied Instead, Fowler has found some “positives” in being sidelined, as there are things outside of football she is “more passionate about”. “Obviously, I enjoy playing football but I wouldn’t say it’s my passion,” she said. “The way I look at football is I go there and I have to put my best in, and our job is to win games, so as long as I’m ticking the boxes of doing my job then I’m fine with that … but once I leave the club I’m leaving work, I don’t have to think about it, which is different to a lot of the other girls, how they think about it. “I play it because there are a lot of things I enjoy about it. I really enjoy travelling, being with my teammates, the people that I’ve met through football, but if I finished it tomorrow I probably wouldn’t have any regrets.” Camera IconThere is more to life than football for Fowler. Supplied Credit: News Corp Australia That wasn’t always the case for Fowler, who previously put more pressure on herself to succeed. “I have pictures from when I played under-20s national team and I have permanent marker on my arm (saying) ‘I will win’,” she said. “I was so big on what I would feed my mind. I would wake up early in the morning, do my push-ups, I would watch video of the opposition or myself and just analyse it. “I had a lot of success doing it like that, but then when I went to France (to play for Montpellier) and I wasn’t really enjoying being there, with the football I was (thinking) ‘why am I putting so much time into this when I don’t enjoy it’ and that’s where things started to change where I started to allow myself to look at other things I might enjoy off the field. “It just got to the point where having all that structure actually made me play worse because I felt like I was over-thinking it, and now I just feel so chill on the field, I feel like I’m in my own little world because I don’t care. “I think it’s helped me dealing with pressure because now I don’t think about it because I genuinely don’t care. “If I make a mistake, I’m either going to laugh or I’m going to just forget about it in a second.” Minus Fowler, the Matildas meet Argentina on Friday night in Melbourne and again next Monday in Canberra. Source link #Matildas #star #Mary #Fowler #admits #lost #passion #football Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

US Air Force’s F-15E Strike Eagle gets drone-fighting upgrade with 42 guided rockets US Air Force’s F-15E Strike Eagle gets drone-fighting upgrade with 42 guided rockets The US Air Force is experimenting with a new loadout for the F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet that integrates low-cost, precision-guided missiles aimed at countering drones and cruise missiles, according to The War Zone. A Strike Eagle from the 96th Test Wing was spotted carrying six seven-tube launchers loaded with 70mm APKWS II rockets, giving it a payload of up to 42 guided munitions. Combined with the jet’s standard air-to-air missile arsenal, the loadout greatly expands Strike Eagle’s ability to engage a range of aerial threats, particularly unmanned systems and low-flying cruise missiles. Upgrade to target loitering munitions The new combat loadout is intended for situations where traditional air-to-air missiles—limited in quantity and costing hundreds of thousands of dollars each—may be inadequate or too costly for high-volume engagements. The Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System II (APKWS II), also known as the AGR-20, was developed in the early 2000s to turn standard Hydra 70 rockets into precision-guided weapons. Built by a team led by aerospace company BAE Systems, along with Northrop Grumman and General Dynamics, the system keeps most of the original rocket parts—like the motor, warhead, and fuze—but adds a guidance unit in the middle, Army Recognition Group reports. Designed to improve precision and efficiency, APKWS II helps reduce collateral damage and shortens ordnance handling time by 50 percent. Testing first began in 2002, but after uneven performance, the program was revamped and rebranded as APKWS II in 2005. Early in 2025, BAE Systems rolled out an upgraded version of the APKWS II missile, now featuring an infrared seeker. This addition allows the missile to lock onto a target’s heat signature after the initial laser designation, enhancing its ability to engage fast or maneuverable threats such as loitering munitions. F-15E now becomes high-endurance missile platform Since its introduction, APKWS II has become a vital weapon for the US military, evolving from a precise air-to-ground rocket into a flexible tool for attacking both air and ground targets. It has been used on many aircraft, including helicopters like the Apache and Viper, and jets like the F-16, A-10, and F/A-18. Outfitting the F-15E—which offers greater range and payload than the F-16—with APKWS II transforms the jet into a high-endurance missile truck, capable of staying in the air longer and striking more targets in a single mission. Furthermore, APKWS II has also been adapted for ground use through systems like VAMPIRE, sent to Ukraine, and the Electronic Advanced Ground Launcher System (EAGLS), acquired by the US Navy in 2024 for counter-drone missions in the Middle East. In 2023, combat videos showed VAMPIRE systems mounted on M1152 Humvees in Ukraine engaging Russian drones and reportedly intercepting a Kh-59 cruise missile over the ****** Sea. Thus, the improved APKWS II has already seen action a few months ago, when in March, the US Central Command released footage of F-16s using the missile to shoot down Houthi drones over Yemen. Source link #Air #Forces #F15E #Strike #Eagle #dronefighting #upgrade #guided #rockets Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

King Charles III visit to Canada underscores Canada’s sovereignty to Trump – AP News King Charles III visit to Canada underscores Canada’s sovereignty to Trump – AP News King Charles III visit to Canada underscores Canada’s sovereignty to Trump AP NewsKing travels to support Canada as it fends off Trump BBCKing Charles to open Canada’s Parliament amid Trump’s 51st state talk The Washington PostKing Charles to walk diplomatic high wire with Ottawa speech Financial TimesKing Charles’ 20-Hour Trip to Canada Isn’t Normal The Daily Beast Source link #King #Charles #III #visit #Canada #underscores #Canadas #sovereignty #Trump #News Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

CFMEU administrator Mark Irving hospitalised, reportedly undergoes cardiac surgery CFMEU administrator Mark Irving hospitalised, reportedly undergoes cardiac surgery The man tasked with cleaning up the militant CFMEU was reportedly hospitalised after suffering chest pains. Source link #CFMEU #administrator #Mark #Irving #hospitalised #reportedly #undergoes #cardiac #surgery Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘We never saw more than insignificant hints’ ‘We never saw more than insignificant hints’ When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. An illustration of what K2-18b may look like. | Credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, Joseph Olmsted In 2023, scientists from Cambridge University reported what appeared to be very exciting news. NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, they said, had detected signs of a liquid water ocean — and possibly life — on the exoplanet K2-18b, a temperate sub-Neptune world located about 124 light-years away from Earth. Then, earlier this year, the same team announced what they called even stronger evidence for those potential signs of alien life. The signs were rooted in a tentative detection of dimethyl sulfide (DMS) — a molecule produced on Earth solely by marine life — and/or its close chemical relative DMDS, which is also a potential biosignature, in the atmosphere of the exoplanet. This finding, along with the possibility that K2-18b is a “Hycean world” with a liquid water ocean, sparked significant interest about its potential to support life. However, these results have sparked intense debate among astronomers. While recognizing this finding would be a groundbreaking achievement and a major testament to the James Webb Space Telescope‘s (JWST) capabilities if true, many scientists remain skeptical, questioning both the reliability of the detected DMS signature as well as whether DMS itself is a dependable sign of life in the first place. As such, many independent teams have been conducting follow-up studies about the original claims — and a newly published one only adds to the debate, suggesting the Cambridge scientists’ DMS detection wasn’t significant enough to warrant the publicity it received. “Among the physical sciences, astronomy enjoys a privileged position,” Rafael Luque, a post doctoral researcher at the University of Chicago, told Space.com. “It is more frequently covered in the media thanks to its visual appeal and the big philosophical and universal questions it addresses. It was therefore expected that — even if tentative — the detection of a potential biomarker in the atmosphere of an exoplanet would have extensive coverage.” The significance of significance Luque and his colleagues, including fellow postdoctoral researchers Caroline Piaulet-Ghorayeb and Michael Zhang, remain unconvinced that what astronomers observed on K2-18b was in fact a credible signature indicating life. In a recent arxiv preprint — which is yet to be peer-reviewed — their team re-examined the validity of the original evidence. “This is how science works: evidence and counterevidence go hand in hand,” he stated. When scientists study data from different instruments separately, they might end up with conflicting results — it’s like finding two different “stories” about a subject that don’t match. “This is, in fact, what happened in the original team’s papers,” Zhang told Space.com. “They inferred a much higher temperature from their MIRI (mid-infrared) data than from their NIRISS and NIRSpec (near-infrared) data. Fitting all the data with the same model ensures that we’re not telling contradictory stories about the same planet.” Thus, the team conducted a joint analysis of K2-18b using data from all three of the JWST’s key instruments — the Near Infrared Imager and Slitless Spectrograph (NIRISS) and the Near Infrared Spectrograph (NIRSpec), which capture near-infrared light, and the Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI), which detects longer mid-infrared wavelengths. The goal was to ensure a consistent, planet-wide interpretation of K2-18b’s spectrum that the team felt the original studies both lacked. “We reanalyzed the same JWST data used in the study published earlier this year, but in combination with other JWST observations of the same planet published […] two years ago,” Piaulet-Ghorayeb told Space.com. “We found that the stronger signal claimed in the 2025 observations is much weaker when all the data are combined.” These signals may appear weaker when all data is combined because the initial “strong” detection may have been overestimated, the team says, due to being based on a limited initial data set. Combining data from multiple sources lets scientists cross-check and verify the strength — and validity — of a particular signal. “Different data reduction methods and retrieval codes always give slightly different results, so it is important to try multiple methods to see how robust the results are,” explained Piaulet-Ghorayeb. “We never saw more than insignificant hints of either DMS or DMDS, and even these hints were not present in all data reductions.” “Importantly, we showed that when testing a wider range of molecules that we expect to be produced abiotically in the atmosphere, the same observed spectral features can be reproduced without the need for DMS or DMDS,” she continued. More than one path to a result Molecules in an exoplanet’s atmosphere are typically detected through spectral analysis, which identifies unique “chemical fingerprints” based on how the planet’s atmosphere absorbs specific wavelengths of starlight as it passes — or transits — in front of its host star. This absorption leaves distinct patterns in the light spectrum that reveal the presence of different molecules. “Each molecule’s signature is unique, but different molecules can have some features that fall in similar places because of their close molecular structures,” explained Piaulet-Ghorayeb. The difference between DMS and ethane — a common molecule in exoplanet atmospheres — is just one sulfur atom, and current spectrometers, including those on the JWST, have impressive sensitivity, but still face limits. The distance to exoplanets, the faintness of signals, and the complexity of atmospheres mean distinguishing between molecules that differ by just one atom is extremely challenging. “It is widely recognized as a huge problem for biomarker detection, though not an insurmountable one, because different molecules do have subtly different absorption features,” said Piaulet-Ghorayeb. “Until we can separate these signals more clearly, we have to be especially careful not to misinterpret them as signs of life.” Beyond technical limitations, another source of skepticism is how the data has been interpreted statistically. Luque points out that the 2023 study described the detection of DMS as “tentative,” reflecting the preliminary nature of the finding. However, the most recent 2025 paper reported that the detection of DMS and/or DMDS reached 3-sigma significance — a level that, while below the 5-sigma threshold required for a confirmed discovery, is generally considered moderate statistical evidence. “Surprisingly, this latest work was used to double down on the claim for DMS and even more complex molecules to be present. The detection, however, is not statistically significant nor robust, as we show in our work. Despite these uncertainties, the team is worried that media coverage has continued to spotlight bold claims about DMS and other molecules. “The [JWST] telescope is incredibly powerful, but the signals we’re detecting are very small. As a community, we have to make sure that any claims we make about a planet’s composition are robust to the choices made when processing the data from the telescope,” said Piaulet-Ghorayeb. Related Stories: — Doubts over signs of alien life on exoplanet K2-18b are rising: ‘This is evidence of the scientific process at work’ — Does exoplanet K2-18b host alien life or not? Here’s why the debate continues — The pursuit of truths: A letter on the boy who cried aliens (op-ed) “Researchers have the responsibility to double-check and verify, but the media is also responsible for duly reporting these follow-up works to the general public,” added Luque. “Even if they have less catchy titles.” “As Carl Sagan once said, ‘extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence,'” said Luque. “That threshold was not met by how the results were disseminated to the general public.” Whether we’ll ever get a clear answer about life on K2-18 b is uncertain — not just because of technological limits, but because the case for follow-ups with the JWST may simply not be strong enough. “JWST is continuing to observe K2-18b, and even though the new observations won’t have the ability to detect life, we will soon find out more about the planet’s atmosphere and interior,” Zhang said. Source link #insignificant #hints Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘Duck Dynasty’ Patriarch Phil Robertson Dies at 79 – The New York Times ‘Duck Dynasty’ Patriarch Phil Robertson Dies at 79 – The New York Times ‘Duck Dynasty’ Patriarch Phil Robertson Dies at 79 The New York TimesPhil Robertson’s Cause of Death Unclear, But Health Issues Were Escalating Yahoo’Duck Dynasty’ Star Phil Robertson Dies at 79 Following Alzheimer’s Diagnosis People.com’Duck Dynasty’ founding father Phil Robertson dies at 79 NBC News’Duck Dynasty’ star Phil Robertson dead at 79: ‘Legacy of love for God’ Fox News Source link #Duck #Dynasty #Patriarch #Phil #Robertson #Dies #York #Times Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Kalgoorlie teen who stole two cars with children inside in 20-minute crime rampage learns fate Kalgoorlie teen who stole two cars with children inside in 20-minute crime rampage learns fate A Kalgoorlie-Boulder teenager who dumped a baby and a toddler from a stolen car onto scorching pavement before thieving another with a child inside may only have three more months in detention. Source link #Kalgoorlie #teen #stole #cars #children #20minute #crime #rampage #learns #fate Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

*********** state plans to ban the ***** of machetes following violent gang fight *********** state plans to ban the ***** of machetes following violent gang fight MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — An *********** state government is banning the ***** of machetes after a violent gang fight in a suburban shopping mall injured a young man. Victoria Premier Jacinta Allan announced Monday the ban on the ***** of large knives would take effect Wednesday after machete-wielding gang members clashed at a Melbourne mall on Sunday afternoon. A 20-year-old man was seriously injured in the fight that involved eight combatants armed with machetes, a police statement said. Four suspects had been arrested and charged by Monday. “I will introduce as many laws (as needed) to get these dangerous knives off the streets,” Allan told reporters. “We will be bringing in place a ban on the ***** of machetes here in Victoria and this ban will be in place from midday on Wednesday. Under consumer powers, using these powers, Victoria will be banning machetes from being sold anywhere in the state,” she added. Victoria only *********** state planning to ban machetes Victoria is the only *********** state or territory that plans to ban machetes, broadly defined as a cutting edge knife with a blade exceeding 20 centimeters (almost 8 inches) long. Kitchen knives are not included in the ban. Possession of a machete will be banned with few exceptions in Victoria, Australia’s second-most populous state, from Sept. 1. The ban on the ***** of machetes was to have taken effect on that date. A three-month amnesty will give people time to dispose of their machetes at police stations and secure bins without penalty. Possession of a machete in Victoria would be punishable by up to two years in prison and a fine of more than 47,000 *********** dollars ($30,700). England and Wales banned possession of machetes and some other knives in September last year. Australia has some of the world’s toughest gun laws Australia has some of the toughest gun laws in the world, and gun crimes are relatively rare. But knife crimes are becoming more common. New South Wales, Australia’s most populous state, and Queensland and South Australia states ban the ***** of knives to children. Machetes are currently controlled weapons that are allowed to be carried for legitimate purposes. Around 40 police officers responded to the fight between rival gangs in Melbourne. The two alleged primary offenders, boys aged 15 and 16, were arrested at the scene and charged with using a controlled weapon and other offenses. The boys were held in custody to appear in a children’s court at a later date. Two men, aged 18 and 20, were arrested Monday and charged in relation to the violence. They were released on bail for a court appearance in July. All four were known gang members, police said. Source link #*********** #state #plans #ban #***** #machetes #violent #gang #fight Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Google Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL Leak Hints at Possible Colour Options, Wallpapers Google Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL Leak Hints at Possible Colour Options, Wallpapers Google appears to be setting the Pixel 10 series for a possible August launch window. The upcoming lineup, which is expected to include four models — Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold — could ship with the Tensor G5 chipset. As we wait for the formal reveal, a new leak has surfaced hinting at the possible colourways of the phones. They are said to come in four different colour options. The vanilla Pixel 10 is expected to be available in a new yellow shade. Pixel 10 Colourways Leaked Mystic Leaks on Telegram has suggested the possible colour options of the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL models. The standard model is said to come in a new yellow shade called ‘limoncello’. This could mark Google’s return to yellow hues, reminiscent of the Sorta Sunny shade of the Pixel 6 Pro. The leak suggests bright shades for the standard Pixel 10 and muted colours for the Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL. The Pixel 10 is tipped to be available in blue, limoncello (yellow), iris (purple), and obsidian (******) colour options. The Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL are said to come in green, sterling (grey), porcelain (white), and obsidian (******) colour options. For comparison, the Pixel 9 is offered in Peony, Porcelain, Obsidian, and Wintergreen colourways. Meanwhile, the Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL launched in Hazel, Porcelain, Rose Quartz, and Obsidian colour options. Google is said to provide multiple wallpapers matching the colourways of the phones. The tipster has shared a set of 40 new Pixel 10 series wallpapers that go with each of the phone’s colours. The Pixel 10 series could go official in August with a brand-new Tensor G5 chip and new generative AI features. They are rumoured to come with a MediaTek T900 modem and Android 16 operating system. The Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold models are said to have codenames Frankel, Blazer, Mustang, and Rango, respectively. Pixel 10 Pro XL is said to be priced at $1,200 (roughly Rs. 1,03,900) for the base model. The price of the standard Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro models could remain unchanged. Source link #Google #Pixel #Pixel #Pro #Pixel #Pro #Leak #Hints #Colour #Options #Wallpapers Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Share prices, DAX, CAC 40, FTSE 100, Stoxx 600 Share prices, DAX, CAC 40, FTSE 100, Stoxx 600 US President Trump can be seen on a screen at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in front of the DAX curve. Boris Roessler | Picture Alliance | Getty Images European shares opened firmly in positive territory on Monday, as investors reacted to U.S. President Donald Trump delaying the roll out of 50% tariffs on the European Union. The pan-European Stoxx 600 gained around 1% shortly after the opening bell, with all sectors in positive territory. The French CAC 40 added 1.3%, while Germany’s DAX was 1.8% higher during early trade. U.K. markets are closed for a public holiday. European autos stocks rebounded from a 3% loss in the previous session to trade 1.7% higher on Monday morning. The industry is particularly sensitive to the threat of U.S. tariffs, given that vehicles and machinery are the EU’s biggest export to the United States. ******* carmakers saw broad gains, with BMW up 1.4%, Mercedes-Benz gaining 1.5%, and Volkswagen jumping 1.5%. Trump initially called on Friday for a 50% tariff on EU goods, saying in a post on his Truth Social platform that the duties would begin from June 1. He accused the bloc of being “very difficult to deal with,” and said trade negotiations with the EU were “going nowhere.” On Sunday, Trump then said he had agreed to delay the 50% tariffs to July 9 following a call from EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Von der Leyen said in a post on X over the weekend that the EU was “ready to advance talks swiftly and decisively.” Overnight in Asia, shares were trading in mixed territory, with Japanese and South Korean stocks moving higher as ******** and Hong Kong-listed shares saw losses. U.S. markets are closed on Monday for the Memorial Day holiday. Stocks on Wall Street sold off on Friday after Trump’s threat to impose new tariffs on the EU and tech giant Apple. — CNBC’s Erin Doherty contributed to this report. Source link #Share #prices #DAX #CAC #FTSE #Stoxx Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Israeli strikes across Gaza kill 24, medics and officials say – BBC Israeli strikes across Gaza kill 24, medics and officials say – BBC Israeli strikes across Gaza kill 24, medics and officials say BBCIDF says over 200 strikes carried out in Gaza over past 48 hours; terror operatives, weapons depots targeted The Times of IsraelLIVE: Israel bombs Gaza City school, burning and killing at least 30 people Al JazeeraGaza pediatrician and mother loses 9 of 10 children after Israeli airstrike hits their home, hospital says ABC NewsLive updates: Israeli strikes pound Gaza as a US-backed group plans to start aid operations Click2Houston Source link #Israeli #strikes #Gaza #kill #medics #officials #BBC Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Income Investors: These 2 High-Risk Bond ETFs Pay 8%+ Yields Monthly Income Investors: These 2 High-Risk Bond ETFs Pay 8%+ Yields Monthly The big story this week is Moody’s downgrading U.S. government debt from Aaa to Aa1, the same move Fitch made back in 2023. While Treasurys are still considered low risk, the downgrade sends a signal about the rising concerns over fiscal stability and has introduced fresh volatility into the bond market. For once, the usual “flight to safety” narrative is being challenged. But maybe safety isn’t what you’re after. Bonds aren’t just for capital preservation. Some corners of the market aim to deliver high income and take on considerably more risk. In fact, a few bond ETFs offer yields that rival (or even exceed) what you’d find in master limited partnerships (MLPs), business development companies (BDCs), or covered call ETFs. Fair warning, though: this isn’t a free lunch. These ETFs venture into subprime credit, structured finance, and other corners of the market where downside risk can be substantial, especially during selloffs when liquidity dries up just as you may need it most. As with anything offering an 8%+ yield, caveat emptor. 1. BondBloxx CCC) Rated USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (XCCC) Once you drop below a BBB credit rating, you leave the world of investment-grade bonds and enter what’s known as high yield or, more bluntly, junk bonds. I prefer the latter term, because let’s be honest: a lot of what ends up here is barely hanging on. But even among junk, there’s a spectrum of risk, and CCC-rated bonds sit at the very bottom of what’s allowed in most ETF wrappers. A CCC rating implies that the issuer is highly vulnerable to default, particularly if business conditions worsen or access to credit tightens. These are companies already on shaky ground, and it doesn’t take much for things to fall apart. Ratings agencies assign this level when there’s a real risk the firm might not be able to meet its debt obligations without favorable external conditions. That’s where an ETF like comes in. It tracks the ICE BofA US Cash Pay High Yield CCC (WA:) & Lower Index, which includes -denominated corporate bonds rated CCC1 through CCC3. Ratings are based on an average from Moody’s, S&P, and Fitch, meaning these aren’t borderline downgrades; they’re collectively flagged as near default. To keep the portfolio from completely imploding, XCCC has some built-in constraints. While it doesn’t use hedging strategies, it caps issuer exposure at 2%, ensuring no single failing company can sink the whole ETF. This helps diversify credit risk across the riskiest corner of the market. Liquidity is decent for the ETF itself, with a 0.10% 30-day median bid-ask spread, but don’t expect miracles. CCC-rated bonds are notoriously illiquid, even in good times. Most institutional players aren’t eager to hold this paper unless they’re chasing yield or have a high-risk tolerance, and in periods of stress, liquidity can vanish entirely. What’s the tradeoff? A 12.5% 30-day SEC yield, one of the highest you’ll find in a bond ETF. And at 0.40%, the expense ratio is surprisingly reasonable for something this niche and volatile. But be warned: that yield can drop quickly if interest rates fall and refinancing becomes impossible, or if a wave of defaults and downgrades hits the portfolio. And during a market downturn, don’t be shocked if the share price plummets; because when these issuers fail, there’s often little left for bondholders to recover. 2. Eldridge BBB-B CLO ETF (CLOZ) To understand what holds, you first need to understand how a collateralized loan obligation (CLO) is created. It all starts with a portfolio of senior secured loans, typically issued by below-investment-grade companies. These loans are pooled together by a manager, who actively buys and sells them based on credit quality and risk. Once enough loans are gathered, they’re bundled and securitized sliced into tranches, or layers, each with different risk and return profiles. The top tranches (like AAA) get first priority on cash flows and are the safest. As you go lower—AA, A, BBB, BB, B—the credit risk increases, but so do the yields. The bottom layer is the equity tranche, which absorbs losses first and gets paid last. CLOs are generally floating rate instruments, meaning they pay interest based on a reference rate like SOFR plus a spread. This makes them attractive in rising rate environments. Structurally, CLOs are more resilient than you might think—each deal is backed by loans to dozens, sometimes hundreds, of borrowers, reducing idiosyncratic risk. They’re also managed by professionals who can actively trade the underlying loans. And importantly, they’re built to withstand defaults, with protections like overcollateralization and interest coverage tests baked in. If you’re targeting non-investment-grade CLO tranches, your best ETF option is CLOZ. It’s benchmarked to the JP Morgan CLO High Quality Mezzanine Index, which focuses on the mezzanine layer—generally the BBB and BB-rated slices. In structured finance, “mezzanine” means you’re in the middle of the capital stack: not the riskiest, but not the safest either. CLOZ holds a mix of BBB-rated (just above junk) and BB-rated (definitely junk) tranches. That’s where the yield pickup comes from. The current 30-day SEC yield is 8.16%, which is appealing, but not without risk. What would it take for these tranches to default? First, a wave of corporate loan defaults in the underlying pool. Then, the equity tranche would absorb losses, followed by the riskiest debt tranches. For CLOZ to start losing principal, you’d need very high, sustained default rates in the leveraged loan market. But this isn’t 2008. CLOs today are not the same as CDOs of the financial crisis. The underlying assets are senior secured loans, not subprime mortgages and CLO managers are subject to tighter regulation and risk retention rules. CLOs also benefit from diversification, active management, and structural safeguards that didn’t exist in the CDO market. Source link #Income #Investors #HighRisk #Bond #ETFs #Pay #Yields #Monthly Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]