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    Ukraine’s drones disrupt Russia with airport closures, internet blackouts – The Washington Post Ukraine’s drones disrupt Russia with airport closures, internet blackouts – The Washington Post Ukraine’s drones disrupt Russia with airport closures, internet blackouts The Washington PostRussian strikes kill 13 and injure scores of civilians BBCUkraine says 15 people hurt in ‘massive’ Russian attack on Kyiv ReutersRussia launches missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian capital, hours after prisoner swap begins CNNRussia and Ukraine Exchange Air Assaults Amid Major Prisoner Swap The New York Times Source link #Ukraines #drones #disrupt #Russia #airport #closures #internet #blackouts #Washington #Post Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]
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    Ex *** PM Boris Johnson and wife welcome fourth child Ex *** PM Boris Johnson and wife welcome fourth child Former prime minister Boris Johnson and his wife Carrie Johnson have welcomed a fourth baby to the family. The former leader of the Conservative Party can be seen holding his daughter, Poppy Eliza Josephine Johnson, in an Instagram post shared on Saturday. Mrs Johnson shared a carousel of photographs announcing the news, adding that their baby was born on May 21 and that they are “totally smitten”. In the caption, Mrs Johnson wrote: “Welcome to the world Poppy Eliza Josephine Johnson born on 21st May. “I can’t believe how pretty and tiny you are. Feel so incredibly lucky. We are all totally smitten. Not sure I’ve slept a minute since you were born as can’t stop looking at how completely lovely you are.” The couple were married in May 2021 at Westminster Cathedral and share three children, Wilfred, Romy and Frank, with Poppy joining as the “final gang member”. The Johnsons had their first child, Wilfred, in April 2020, in the early months of the COVID-19 crisis. Mrs Johnson added: “Wilf, Romy and Frank are utterly delighted, particularly Romy who was desperate for a little sister. Bring on the matching dresses. “A final gang member. “Back from hospital now and time for cocktails and pizza with my tiny baby snoozing on my lap. Life doesn’t get any better.” Mr Johnson, 60, also shares four children with his ex-wife, lawyer Marina Wheeler, and a child, born in 2009, as a result of an affair with art consultant Helen Macintyre. Succeeding from Theresa May, Mr Johnson was prime minister from July 2019 until his resignation in September 2022. Source link #Boris #Johnson #wife #fourth #child Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]
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    “Rust” armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed released from prison after serving sentence for involuntary manslaughter“” “Rust” armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed released from prison after serving sentence for involuntary manslaughter“” Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the armorer who was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in connection with the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the Western film Rust, is no longer behind bars. New Mexico authorities confirmed to Entertainment Weekly that Gutierrez-Reed was released from prison Friday, after having been sentenced to 18 months in April 2024. As part of her parole, Gutierrez-Reed is required to report immediately to an officer in Bullhead City, Ariz., according to a parole certificate reviewed by EW. Her early release comes with stipulations including no contact with the victim’s family and abiding by a curfew. Gutierrez-Reed was serving as the weapons supervisor on Rust on Oct. 21, 2021, when a prop gun being wielded by actor and producer Alec Baldwin discharged a live round, killing Hutchins and wounding director Joel Souza. Baldwin had been told the gun was “cold,” meaning it did not contain live ammunition, and he has maintained that he did not pull the trigger. The actor was initially charged with involuntary manslaughter before the charges were dropped, then was charged again in January 2024. The case against him was ultimately dismissed last July after the prosecutors committed a Brady violation. Prosecutors in Gutierrez-Reed’s case argued that she was neglectful in her duties supervising the safety of the prop weapons on Rust, contending that she unknowingly brought live ammunition to the production and allowed it to remain on set for at least 12 days, according to the Associated Press. Gutierrez-Reed also faced a charge of tampering with evidence but was acquitted. Rust Movie Productions LLC Alec Baldwin in ‘Rust’ Rust eventually resumed production in 2023 and completed filming 19 months after Hutchins’ death. The film opened in limited release earlier this month, grossing $25,000 from 115 theaters. When Rust opened, Hutchins’ mother, Olga Solovey, and sister, Svetlana Zemko, encouraged people to see the film despite its tragic background. Want more movie news? Sign up for Entertainment Weekly‘s free newsletter to get the latest trailers, celebrity interviews, film reviews, and more. “I watched my daughter’s stunning film twice,” Solovey told PEOPLE. “I was so happy for the success of my daughter because it was filmed so beautifully. I would want everybody to watch it because it was the dream of my daughter and she would want people to see it.” Zemko used a term of endearment when she added, “Everyone should see Gala’s work; this is high professionalism and high-level artistry. The film is strong. I would want Gala to be remembered not for the tragedy but for her talent and hard work.” Read the original article on Entertainment Weekly Source link #Rust #armorer #Hannah #GutierrezReed #released #prison #serving #sentence #involuntary #manslaughter Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]
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    Box Office: ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Riding the Wave to Biggest Memorial Day Weekend Ever, ‘Mission: Impossible’ Cruises to $24.8 Million Opening Day – Variety Box Office: ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Riding the Wave to Biggest Memorial Day Weekend Ever, ‘Mission: Impossible’ Cruises to $24.8 Million Opening Day – Variety Box Office: ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Riding the Wave to Biggest Memorial Day Weekend Ever, ‘Mission: Impossible’ Cruises to $24.8 Million Opening Day Variety‘Lilo & Stitch’ Taking Down ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ For Record Memorial Day Weekend Opening $170M-$180M; ‘Mission: Impossible 8’ Eyes $78M 4-day Debut – Box Office Update DeadlineA parent’s guide to ‘Lilo & Stitch’: Is Disney’s movie suitable for little kids? USA TodayThe Top Five Highest-Grossing Disney Classic Animation Remakes Of All Time boxofficepro.com‘Lilo & Stitch’ Now Soaring to Record $170M-$180M Memorial Day Box Office Bow The Hollywood Reporter Source link #Box #Office #Lilo #amp #Stitch #Riding #Wave #Biggest #Memorial #Day #Weekend #Mission #Impossible #Cruises #Million #Opening #Day #Variety Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]
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    15 Fall-On-The-Ground Laughing Signs That Will Get This Long Weekend Started Off Right 15 Fall-On-The-Ground Laughing Signs That Will Get This Long Weekend Started Off Right Welcome to another weekly roundup of Reddit’s funniest signs. They’re the best cure for making you forget about all the stress you had this week! Last week’s was hilarious, and today’s won’t disappoint. Here we go: 1.A comical but necessary reminder: 2.A very blunt truth: 3.And a very unfiltered truth: 4.A message about one particular *********** in the office: 5.A coffee shop that understands how humanity works: Related: 51 People Who Quickly Discovered Why Their Hilariously Clueless Partner Was Single Before Meeting Them 6.A reminder that you will be reported: 7.A fancy restaurant that might need a new name: 8.A safe way to offer free gas, knowing you’ll never actually have to give it: Related: 27 Horrifying Deaths People Can Never, Ever, Ever, Ever Forget Because They Were That Bad 9.A plea to the delivery driver… Hey, at least he followed the directions! 10.A company that speaks facts: 11.A universal observation: 12.A very random bit of information: 13.A gentle reminder: 14.A business that needs a new sign maker: 15.And, lastly, a traffic enforcement sign that probably didn’t mean to promote stalking but kinda did: Which one made you LOL the most?! Let us know in the comments, and be sure to check back next week for another hilarious roundup! Also in Internet Finds: 15 Facebook Marketplace Items You’ll Wish, From The Depths Of Your Soul, You Could Unsee Also in Internet Finds: People Are Confessing Their Absolute Pettiest “Revenge Served Cold” Stories, And It’s Deliciously Entertaining Also in Internet Finds: My Innocence Has Been Destroyed After Learning These Terrible, Disturbing, And Creepy Things Source link #FallOnTheGround #Laughing #Signs #Long #Weekend #Started Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]
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    Record number of Americans are seeking residency in ***, according to Home Office – The Guardian Record number of Americans are seeking residency in ***, according to Home Office – The Guardian Record number of Americans are seeking residency in ***, according to Home Office The GuardianAmerican Emigration to Britain Rises The New York TimesA record number of Americans applied for *** citizenship as Trump began his second term CNNUS applications for British citizenship hit record high after Trump win Financial TimesUS applications for British citizenship skyrocket after Trump election win The Independent Source link #Record #number #Americans #seeking #residency #Home #Office #Guardian Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]
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    Number plate owned by Cornish comedian Jethro sells at auction Number plate owned by Cornish comedian Jethro sells at auction Matt Pengelly BBC News, Cornwall BBC There were bids from all over the country for Jethro’s distinctive number plate The famous J35 TER number plate owned by the late Cornish comedy legend Jethro has sold for £30,500 at auction. The personalised plate was the star of the online auction of his vehicles and agricultural machinery which ended on Thursday night. The comedian, who died in 2021, ran a farm and a contracting business from his base at Lewdown, near Okehampton, Devon. He always used the number plate on his personal vehicle and it was even on the Toyota Land Cruiser that carried his coffin to his ******** at Truro Cathedral in 2022. Jethro was a big fan of the Toyota Land Cruiser, three examples were sold at auction this week The viewing day for the dispersal ***** of vehicles, farm equipment and other machinery attracted a large number of people but it was the number plate that drew the most interest. Harvey Pile from Stags Auctioneers told BBC Radio Cornwall: “When I was instructed to conduct the ***** on behalf of the family I knew it would be quite a sought-after and special item to be selling but I did not expect it to be beyond £15,000 to £20,000. “There was quite a prolonged bidding war between numerous people, it actually didn’t close until 19:40 BST, travelling from £15,000 right up to £30,500 until somebody was finally victorious and now owns a piece of comedic history.” Mr Pile said he had no doubt the affection for Jethro had added to the interest in the *****. “The origin of it is important and I think that’s definitely helped us promote it and obviously helped the ***** prices be very very healthy,” he said. Auctioneer Harvey Pile said the result “exceeded his expectations” Jethro, whose real name was Geoffrey Rowe, was born in St Buryan, Cornwall. His popularity as a comedian grew during the 1980s and he made his first national appearance on the Des O’Connor show in 1990. He later said that performance gave him a national profile and it led to other TV appearances and stage shows across the ***. In 2001, he appeared on the Royal Variety Show and went on to become one of the biggest stars from Cornwall. Jethro had stopped touring in 2020 after more than 50 years on the road – he died in December 2021 at the age of 73 after contracting Covid-19. His ******** at Truro Cathedral in January 2022 was attended by hundreds of people, including fellow comedian and close friend Jim Davidson. Source link #Number #plate #owned #Cornish #comedian #Jethro #sells #auction Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]
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    Oscar hits the walls as Norris powers to Monaco pole Oscar hits the walls as Norris powers to Monaco pole It could easily have been Monte Carlo and bust for Oscar Piastri as he had a career-high number of brushes with the barriers on F1’s most famous street circuit before being relieved to finish third in qualifying for the sport’s showpiece Monaco Grand Prix. Instead, while the championship leader diced with danger, it was McLaren teammate Lando Norris who came out top in a thrilling qualifying contest on Saturday, setting a lap record to edge out hometown hero, Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, for pole. In a terrific final Q3 shootout, Piastri had seconds earlier also broken the record in 1 minute 10.129 seconds, only for Leclerc, who had topped all three practice sessions, to then clock 1:10.063 and Norris a dazzling 1:09.954. Ultimately, Piastri, who holds a 13-point lead over Norris in the championship, reckoned he was happy with his “decent” third position after a bit of a struggle during practice and qualifying as he admitted: “I mean, I think I’ve hit more walls this weekend than I have in my whole career, so it’s been a bit untidy.” Piastri had crashed during second practice on Friday and felt he’d clipped a wall in Q1 before a heftier tap with his left-rear tyre at La Rascasse in Q2. “It was intense, as it always is round here. Just been struggling to get into the groove a bit, but in qualifying, I was much happier with things, and I felt pretty good,” shrugged the ever unflappable ***********. “It’s quite reminiscent of last year to be honest. My first lap (in Q3) felt good, and then the second lap, I made a mistake in in the harbour chicane, and left a little bit on there. “To beat Lando was going to be tough, so well done to him. But still pretty happy with it overall. It’s been a pretty messy weekend so far, so to come out with a lap that I thought was pretty good and third is a decent result. “But we’ve been doing some digging this weekend, and to come out with this result is a decent effort.” Qualifying well is a priority on a circuit that’s so difficult to overtake on, but with a mandatory two-pit-stop rule in operation to liven up the sport’s most celebrated race, Piastri thinks anything’s possible. “We’re in good positions, obviously, but it’s still going to be an exciting race tomorrow with the two stops. Let’s see what happens,” he shrugged. Norris, after a 12th pole position and second this season, ended a spell where he’s been a bit down on confidence, saying: “It’s been a long time coming, I don’t think you realise how good this feels with quite a few struggles over the last couple of months, especially here in Monaco, the hardest track probably to do it.” Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton was fourth, having clipped the wall by the casino late in Q3 while Red Bull’s champion Max Verstappen will start fifth on the grid alongside Racing Bulls rookie Isack Hadjar. But Mercedes’ George Russell came to a stop in the tunnel with an apparent electrical problem to red flag Q2 and placed only 14th. Source link #Oscar #hits #walls #Norris #powers #Monaco #pole Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]
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    Criminal case against mother of Cudahy student who brought gun to school dismissed Criminal case against mother of Cudahy student who brought gun to school dismissed The criminal case against the mother of a Cudahy student who police say brought a gun to Lincoln Elementary School has been dismissed, according to online court records. Xiaoping Wang, 40, of Cudahy had been charged May 22 with leaving a loaded firearm near a child, a misdemeanor offense. At the initial appearance on May 23, Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Ana Berrios-Schroeder dismissed the case without prejudice, meaning prosecutors could refile it. The order came after the defense challenged the probable cause underlying the charge, according to online court records. The case against Nan Bin Li, 44, the child’s father faces the same misdemeanor charge, moved forward on May 23. He pleaded not guilty, and a judge set a $1,000 signature bond, online court records show. A signature bond is a promise to appear for future court dates, with a monetary penalty if a defendant fails to do so. Defense attorney Craig Powell did not immediately respond to an email and voicemail seeking comment the morning of May 24. Li and Wang’s child was charged in juvenile court earlier this month after police said a gun was found April 30 in the student’s backpack at Lincoln Elementary School. The student told police the gun belonged to Li and had been in a nightstand drawer of the parents’ bedroom, according to a criminal complaint. In a follow-up interview, the student said they found the gun a month earlier and had brought it to school twice, the complaint says. In Children’s Court, the student is facing one felony count of possession of a firearm on school grounds, one misdemeanor count of possession of a dangerous weapon by a person younger than 18 and one misdemeanor count of pointing a firearm at another, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel previously reported. Alec Johnson of the Journal Sentinel staff contributed to this story. Alison Dirr can be reached at *****@*****.tld. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Case against mom of Cudahy student who brought gun to school dismissed Source link #Criminal #case #mother #Cudahy #student #brought #gun #school #dismissed Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]
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    By the numbers: A look at international students at Harvard and across the U.S. – NPR By the numbers: A look at international students at Harvard and across the U.S. – NPR By the numbers: A look at international students at Harvard and across the U.S. NPRHow the Trump Administration Has the Upper Hand Against Harvard The New York TimesLong advantageous, Harvard’s China ties become a political liability ReutersTrump won’t stop attacking Harvard. We need to treat it like an emergency. The Boston GlobeWall Street Journal slams Trump admin for ‘short-sighted attack’ on Harvard The Hill Source link #numbers #international #students #Harvard #U.S #NPR Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]
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    Northampton 20-28 Bordeaux-Begles – Saints beaten in Champions Cup final Northampton 20-28 Bordeaux-Begles – Saints beaten in Champions Cup final Northampton hurtled into the game, pouncing on a Bordeaux spill, ploughing upfield and crossing as Coles, who passed a late fitness test to start, threaded the ball through a tangle of limbs to ground inside two minutes. Saints supporters were still in full cry though as their fruitful opening turned sour. Wing James Ramm limped out of the fray as Fin Smith lined up the conversion. Full-back George Furbank, playing only his second game since breaking his arm in December, followed shortly after on a stretcher after catching an accidental knee in the face as opposite number Romain Buros attempted to hurdle over him in pursuit of a loose ball. Ollie Sleightholme and Tom Litchfield were summoned off the bench, but the subsequent rejig shunted England wing Tommy Freeman to full-back and scrambled some of Saints’ backline understanding. Once play restarted following Furbank’s injury, Damian Penaud sauntered in for his 13th try of Bordeaux’s continental campaign to pull his side back within two points. Shortly after, Louis Bielle-Biarrey looked to have put his fellow wing over again, only to have the score chalked off for a forward pass. That call apart, Saints felt they were getting little from referee Nika Amashukeli with Smith called for a marginal knock-on and Freeman seemingly blocked off by second row Adam Coleman as he pursued a kick ahead. There was no argument about Bordeaux’s second try however. After the ball went to ground in Northampton’s 22m, Mathieu Jalibert’s twinkling feet evaded five Saints defenders before the France international pumped a basketball-style pass out of the tackle and Coleman crashed over in the corner for 12-7 to the French side after 20 minutes. Saints slowly recovered from the onslaught with Smith moulding some shape into his reordered backline. A couple of penalties from the fly-half edged Northampton back to 15-13. Penaud continued to bristle with danger though and, after spilling forward close to the line on one occasion, he dived over amid the chaos of Jalibert’s botched and regathered grubber. Northampton refused to be shifted from the contest and, with Freeman and Mahamadou Diaby both in the sin-bin and the game swinging wildly from end to end, Coles went over in the final play of the half after Sleightholme had bumped off a tackler. That try, and Smith’s dead-eyed conversion, levelled the half-time scoreline at 20-20 after a breathless first *******. Source link #Northampton #BordeauxBegles #Saints #beaten #Champions #Cup #final Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]
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    Man charged with capital ******* in woman’s stabbing death, Corpus Christi police say Man charged with capital ******* in woman’s stabbing death, Corpus Christi police say Corpus Christi police have charged a man with capital ******* in the May 15 stabbing death of a 48-year-old woman. Police officers were dispatched to the 2300 block of Kinsolving Court at 7:18 a.m. on May 15 in reference to a stabbing, the police department said in a news release. When officers arrived, they found a 48-year-old woman who had died from an apparent stabbing. On May 23, detectives secured a capital ******* warrant for Quentin Brown, 37. They served the warrant to the Nueces County Jail, where Brown has been held on unrelated charges. The stabbing was not a random act of violence, police said, as Brown and the victim knew each other. Brown was being held at the jail as of May 24. His bail was set at $1 million for the capital ******* charge. An investigation into the stabbing is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call Corpus Christi Police Department detectives at 361-886-2840. People can submit anonymous tips by calling Crime Stoppers at 361-888-TIPS (8477) or by visiting filling out an online form here. MORE LOCAL NEWS More: Corpus Christi Crónica founder faces charges connected to ******** gambling raid More: Corpus Christi police arrest man in connection with shooting involving car clubs This article originally appeared on Corpus Christi Caller Times: Man charged with capital ******* in woman’s stabbing in Corpus Christi Source link #Man #charged #capital #******* #womans #stabbing #death #Corpus #Christi #police Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]
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    I’m Still Mad at 343 Industries for the Real Reason They Refused a Halo 3 Remaster I’m Still Mad at 343 Industries for the Real Reason They Refused a Halo 3 Remaster Do you know what Halo fans have been asking for a decade? Why hasn’t Halo 3, one of the most beloved and iconic first-person shooters of all time, received the remaster treatment like earlier games? It’s 2025, and 343 Industries still hasn’t done it. After all, Halo: Combat Evolved was remastered in 2011, and Halo 2 got the same treatment in 2014 as part of Halo: The Master Chief Collection. Well, we kind of have an answer now, and it’s not one that I’m satisfied with. According to new developer statements, the reason we never got a remaster wasn’t some creative choice; it was simply a lack of resources. 343 Industries couldn’t make a Halo 3 Remaster because of this? Halo Infinite associate art director Darren Bacon recently pulled back the curtain in an April 29, 2025, interview on the VideoGamer Podcast (via Dexerto). Bacon revealed that 343 Industries (recently rebranded as Halo Studios) had indeed considered remastering Halo 3. I wouldn’t be opposed to a Halo 3 remaster, but I am really tired of 343/Halo Studios releasing games unfinished. If working on a remaster for Halo 3 means in ANY WAY that the next proper Halo game (ideally Infinite’s sequel) launches incomplete, then absolutely the ***** not. — Aksis_21 (@aksis_21) April 28, 2025 Internally, the team wanted to do it. But the project never got off the ground. Not because there hasn’t been any fan interest, but because they just didn’t have the resources or personnel. So it wasn’t a matter of choosing not to; it was a matter of not being able to. Back when this remaster was first floated, 343 was stretched thin. On one end, they were busy with post-launch support for Halo 5: Guardians. On another front, they were deep in the early production of Halo Infinite, which was already facing major challenges. As Bacon put it, the studio was locked in a “resource battle.” Halo 3 is a touchstone in gaming history. It innovated and pushed the creative culture forward. Party System, Theater, Forge, File Share and more were all put into a consistent and coherent whole, providing a fluid and seamless experience. It once had over 1m concurrent players. pic.twitter.com/YpN5QYrNZS — Hailey ♡ ꙳•‧͙ (@HaileyEira) September 25, 2022 I’m sure I’m not the only one that wants it. pic.twitter.com/5XoUrOrmdJ — Combat Devolved (@CombatDevolved) March 18, 2025 What made things worse was the studio’s heavy reliance on temporary contractors. Bacon explained that most contractors operated on 18-month cycles, which often isn’t long enough to complete large projects. Each time a contractor left, the team faced a bottleneck: fresh hires needing onboarding, experienced people walking out the door. If there’s any game that deserves it, it’s Halo 3 Make it happen! | Image Credit: 343 Industries That explanation makes sense on paper, but it’s also why I’m still mad. If you’re a long-time gamer, you know that Halo 3 isn’t just any game. It was the culmination of Bungie’s original trilogy. It was one of the best-selling Halo games and earned a Metacritic score of 94, higher than both Halo 1 and 2. We still talk about its campaign, its multiplayer maps, and its massive contribution to online play on console. If any game in the Halo series deserved a remaster, it was Halo 3. And let’s not pretend there wasn’t a good reason to push forward with one. A Halo 3 remaster could have been so good, just look at the recent success of the Oblivion Remaster. It could have been a perfect tie-in to help promote the ongoing Halo TV series on Paramount+, drawing in new viewers and re-engaging lapsed players. Most importantly, it would have completed the remastered trilogy, which now just remains abandoned. Instead, we got… nothing. Source link #Mad #Industries #Real #Reason #Refused #Halo #Remaster Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]
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    Why Knicks went away from Karl-Anthony Towns in Game 2 when ‘searching for a win’ – The New York Times Why Knicks went away from Karl-Anthony Towns in Game 2 when ‘searching for a win’ – The New York Times Why Knicks went away from Karl-Anthony Towns in Game 2 when ‘searching for a win’ The New York TimesKnicks frustrated as lapses on D cost them again ESPNThe Knicks lost Game 2 to the Pacers because they couldn’t stop one play New York Daily NewsKnicks’ starting unit is hurting New York’s chance at an NBA championship The New York TimesWill Tom Thibodeau shake up Knicks’ struggling starting five? Something needs to change as pivotal Game 3 awaits SNY Source link #Knicks #KarlAnthony #Towns #Game #searching #win #York #Times Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]
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    Italian man kidnapped, tortured for weeks in Manhattan apartment: NYPD sources Italian man kidnapped, tortured for weeks in Manhattan apartment: NYPD sources An Italian man who was tortured and held against his will inside a Manhattan apartment for several weeks managed to escape his captors and get help, according to police sources. Police have arrested one of the alleged kidnappers, who they have identified as John Woeltz, 37, a crypto trader from Kentucky. Woeltz was charged with two counts of assault and one count each of kidnapping, unlawful imprisonment and criminal possession of a firearm. The 28-year-old victim managed to escape the apartment near the corner of Prince and Mulberry Sts. at about 10 a.m. Friday morning and flagged down a traffic agent, who immediately contacted police, a second police source said. The man told police that he met Woeltz through their shared interest in crypto currency. He arrived in the U.S. on May 6 and went to Woeltz’s apartment, where his passport was taken from him and he was tied up and tortured, police sources said. Cops did not immediately disclose how the man was tortured, but police sources told the Daily News he had been bound with electrical tape and tased. After the kidnapping was reported, cops went to the Prince St. apartment, where they found a firearm and Polaroid pictures of the victim being tied up and tortured. Woeltz allegedly tried to extort the man for millions of dollars in crypto currency, police sources said. NYPD officers stand outside a home on Prince St. near Mulberry St. in Manhattan on Friday, May 23, 2025, where a man was allegedly held against his will. (Barry Williams/ New York Daily News) Show Caption1 of 2NYPD officers stand outside a home on Prince St. near Mulberry St. in Manhattan on Friday, May 23, 2025, where a man was allegedly held against his will. (Barry Williams/ New York Daily News)Expand Two other people were in the apartment when cops arrived, but they are believed to be housekeepers and building staff, a police source said. Woeltz was taken into custody and was being questioned by NYPD detectives. “He hasn’t said anything. He lawyered up immediately,” a police source said. Woeltz has been featured as a speaker at several cryptocurrency conferences, and has “nearly a decade of experience with technology startups in Silicon Valley,” according to online profiles. A witness said he saw police ******* a “clean-shaven, respectable”-looking man wearing a white bathrobe out of the building in handcuffs Friday morning, around the time the victim escaped. “The guy comes out in a white bathrobe, barefoot, hands cuffed behind his back, got into a police car,” said Ciaran Tully, 64, a vendor who sells photographs on Prince St. The man did not say anything as he was brought out by police, Tully said. “He didn’t look concerned. He didn’t look worried or anything like that,” he said. “He looked like to be in his mid to late thirties. He looked like a businessman … He looked like if he were to put on a suit, that’s what he would be putting on. He looked good,” Tully said. Tully, who lives in the East Village, was shocked to hear about the alleged crimes. “That is news to me. I would not have guessed anything like that,” Tully said. “I’m shocked, absolutely. “You wouldn’t expect it. I mean, all the apartments around here are very expensive,” he added. “From outside it looks like a beautiful house.” Woeltz had reportedly been renting out the Prince St. residence for between $30,000 and $40,000 a month. A woman is also in custody and another man is also still being sought in connection with the crime, according to a police source. Source link #Italian #man #kidnapped #tortured #weeks #Manhattan #apartment #NYPD #sources Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]
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    Trump returning to West Point for first military commencement address since returning to office – CBS News Trump returning to West Point for first military commencement address since returning to office – CBS News Trump returning to West Point for first military commencement address since returning to office CBS NewsTrump addresses West Point upended by his changes The Washington PostTrump hails West Point cadets for their accomplishments and takes credit for US military might AP NewsTrump to address West Point graduates as he tries to impose agenda on military The GuardianTrump Hijacks West Point Grad to Rant About ‘Drag Shows’ The Daily Beast Source link #Trump #returning #West #Point #military #commencement #address #returning #office #CBS #News Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]
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    Germany may force draft unless army volunteers increase Germany may force draft unless army volunteers increase Germany may reinstate compulsory military service if a revamped volunteer system fails to meet recruitment goals, the defence minister said. In an interview with the Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung published on Saturday, Boris Pistorius laid out a timeline for Germany’s new military service model, which aims to bolster the understrength army. The initial program will rely on voluntary enlistment, but Pistorius warned that could change. “If the time comes when we have more capacity available than voluntary registrations, then a decision may be made to make recruitment mandatory. That is the roadmap,” he said. He said the government of Chancellor Friedrich Merz is moving quickly on a new military service bill and hopes it will come into force as early as January 2026. The debate over reinstating conscription in Germany has been intensifying as concerns rise about national defence readiness and evolving security threats in Europe. Germany suspended its draft in 2011, but has struggled to meet troop targets as defence demands grow following Russia’s 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Pistorius also said the military service plan would include efforts to reactivate more reservists. Source link #Germany #force #draft #army #volunteers #increase Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]
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    This Asus ROG Strix 25-inch 380 Hz IPS gaming monitor is down to $299 This Asus ROG Strix 25-inch 380 Hz IPS gaming monitor is down to $299 It’s almost Memorial Day, but vendors are already lowering prices on some quality hardware. For example, we came across this deal on the Asus ROG Strix XG259QNS esports gaming monitor at Amazon. It usually costs around $379, but right now, it’s discounted to just $299. The price might seem a little high, given that the screen is only 25 inches across. However, it’s got a little more going for it that sets it apart from your average gaming display. If you want to get an idea of what’s leading the market, check out our list of best gaming monitors to see what specs comprise our top picks. The Asus ROG Strix XG259QNS is built around a 25-inch IPS panel with an FHD resolution of 1920 x 1080px, which isn’t the most dense on the market but should be plenty for most gamers. It can reach a refresh rate of 380 Hz and is paired with a response time that can get as low as 0.3 ms. This gaming monitor covers 110% of the sRGB color gamut and can reach a maximum brightness of 400 nits. It’s AMD FreeSync Premium certified, guaranteeing low latency and framerate compensation (LFC). It doesn’t have any integrated speakers, but you do get a 3.5mm jack for connecting audio devices. As far as ports go, you get two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, a DisplayPort port, and two HDMI ports for video input. This appears to be part of Memorial Day weekend sales, but we’re unsure how long it will be available at this rate. You can find more information about the offer on Amazon’s official Asus ROG Strix XG259QNS product page. 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 #Asus #ROG #Strix #25inch #IPS #gaming #monitor Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]
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    Star Wars Battlefront 2 sees surge of popularity Star Wars Battlefront 2 sees surge of popularity It seems thanks to May 4 and the success of Andor Season 2, Star Wars Battlefront 2 has seen a decent kickback from it, with surging players. Alternatively, it might just be because the game looks rather good for a 2017 game. As pointed out by Insider Gaming, more creators have been pushing out content, such jackfrags, who saw a spike in popularity with the game. Heading to SteamDB, the game still doesn’t peak beyond its all-time peak back at launch with 10.4K, but being just shy at 9.7K is certainly respectable for a 2017 arena shooter. Unfortunately, this is likely where the Battlefront line of games likely comes to an end. With most of EA’s major shooter studios being relegated to Battlefield, it’s hard to say if the series will ever come back, but as pointed out, there’s always hope as Apex Legends seems to be tapering off a bit, giving rise to the potential of Respawn Entertainment stepping in. Gabriel Stanford-Reisinger Editor-in-Chief Gabe has been a gamer since he was young, playing games like Pajama Sam, Freddi Fish, Guitar Hero, and whatever looked cool on GameFly. Ever since 2018, he’s been infatuated with the inner workings of the gaming and entertainment industries, covering a wide range of topics from video games to TV and film. Starting as a contributor for PSX Extreme, he’s worked his way up to its Managing Editor. Using what’s he learned over the years, he founded Smash Jump to remind everyone to smash jump. Source link #Star #Wars #Battlefront #sees #surge #popularity Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]
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    This North Texas town is the Best Historic Small Town of 2025, list says This North Texas town is the Best Historic Small Town of 2025, list says A North Texas town just made a national list for its storied history. USA TODAY’s 10BEST list for the Best Historic Small Towns of 2025 was recently released. The 10 towns on the list were nominated by a panel of experts that includes travel writers, newspaper editors and USA TODAY editors, and were then voted on by USA TODAY readers. The 10 historic small towns all have populations of less than 25,000 people, and all have multiple historical landmarks. “The United States has a fascinating history, and exploring the places which most affected it is much more engaging than simply reading about it,” USA TODAY wrote in its ranking. These 10 historic small towns feature “fun and affordable ways to dive into our nation’s past,” USA TODAY wrote. Only one Texas town made the list. Drum roll, please… More trending stories from our newsroom: →VIDEO: See Tom Cruise visit a North Texas theater →A Fort Worth lunch full of trendy items for under $25 →These are the most unsafe hospitals in North Texas Granbury, Texas voted as Best Historic Small Town The historic Granbury Square hosts festivals regularly with food, music and vendors. It is also a popular destination for shopping or a show at the Granbury Opera House. Voters said Granbury’s multiple historic landmarks is where “Texass history comes alive.” “It’s a small town that’s worth a detour off the beaten path.” voters said. Specific mention was given to the Hood County Courthouse and Historic Granbury Square, the Hood County Jail Museum, the Yeates-Duke 1858 Working Museum and the newly-restored Grand Opera House. Oh, and Jesse James is said to have been buried in Granbury. This is the fourth year Granbury has won the USATODAY 10BEST Best Historic Small Town award. The town previously won in 2019, 2020 and 2021. Other Historic Small Towns The rest of the towns on the list have “small populations with big histories,” USA TODAY wrote. Here’s the full list: Source link #North #Texas #town #Historic #Small #Town #list Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]
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    Oracle has reportedly placed an order for $40 billion in Nvidia AI GPUs for a new OpenAI data center Oracle has reportedly placed an order for $40 billion in Nvidia AI GPUs for a new OpenAI data center Oracle has reportedly purchased about 400,000 Nvidia GB200 AI chips, worth about $40 billion, for deployment in Abilene, Texas. According to the Financial Times, this site will be the first to host the U.S. Stargate project —a $500 billion investment in AI infrastructure by OpenAI, Oracle, SoftBank, and Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund MGX that President Trump announced earlier this year. Upon completion, the site is estimated to deliver up to 1.2 gigawatts of computing power, making it one of the most powerful data centers in the world and competing against Elon Musk’s Colossus in Memphis, Tennessee. The project’s ownership is a bit complicated, though. The Abilene site is owned by Cruso, an AI infrastructure company, and Blue Owl Capital, a U.S. investment firm. Both have poured over $15 billion into the site through debt and equity financing. You may like The AI data center campus is approximately 875 acres and will have eight buildings. Construction began in June last year. Oracle will lease the Abilene site for 15 years, where it will deploy these AI chips. It will then lease this massive computing power to OpenAI, allowing it to use the AI chips to train its next-generation AI LLMs. OpenAI has solely relied on Microsoft’s data centers for its computer power needs. However, it has since become frustrated with the setup, because the former’s demand was greater than what the latter could supply. So, the two decided to terminate their exclusive contract, allowing the AI pioneer to partner with other organizations for its processing power demands. Interestingly, all these talks on equity and investments are commitments by the individual companies—the Financial Times said that Stargate itself has yet to commit any amount to a data center. Nevertheless, OpenAI recently also announced Stargate UAE, where it plans to deploy a 1GB cluster in Abu Dhabi in coordination with the U.S. government. The 5 GW data center will be built by G42 and is envisioned to utilize more than 2 million Nvidia GB200 chips. All these AI data center deployments have helped Nvidia become one of the most valuable companies in the world, with Team Green hitting the number one spot (again) in late 2024. Aside from this $40 billion Oracle order, there has also been news that Elon Musk is raising cash to build Colossus 2, featuring a million GPUs. Other tech giants and even governments are trying to get in on the bandwagon, pushing the demand for the latest, most powerful AI chip through the roof. Get Tom’s Hardware’s best news and in-depth reviews, straight to your inbox. 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 #Oracle #reportedly #order #billion #Nvidia #GPUs #OpenAI #data #center Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]
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    Arsenal vs Barcelona LIVE: Women’s Champions League final latest score and updates from Lisbon – The Independent Arsenal vs Barcelona LIVE: Women’s Champions League final latest score and updates from Lisbon – The Independent Arsenal vs Barcelona LIVE: Women’s Champions League final latest score and updates from Lisbon The IndependentArsenal v Barcelona: Women’s Champions League final – live The GuardianAitana Bonmati reveals Barcelona’s feeling about favourites tag for Women’s Champions League final Yahoo SportsKim Little: Scotland & Arsenal’s low-key, high-grade superstar BBCPutellas: Past wins don’t put Barça 1-0 up in final ESPN Source link #Arsenal #Barcelona #LIVE #Womens #Champions #League #final #latest #score #updates #Lisbon #Independent Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]
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    Massive power outage disrupts Cannes Film Festival Massive power outage disrupts Cannes Film Festival A power cut in south-eastern France has temporarily disrupted screenings on the final day of the Cannes Film Festival. About 160,000 homes in the city of Cannes and surrounding municipalities lost power on Saturday, France’s electricity operator RTE said. Police are investigating a possible arson attack as being the main cause of the incident. Organisers of the international film festival say the closing ceremony will go ahead as planned as they have an alternative power supply. The power cut affected 160,000 homes in the Alpes-Maritimes area. Supply was restored by 15:00 local time (11:00 GMT) , according to RTE. In Cannes, shops and restaurants struggled to operate during the cut. “Another hour and I’ll throw everything away,” Laurent Aboukrat, who owns Canne’s Jamin restaurant, told AFP news agency. He said his fridges had been off since the morning “Cannes is in a total slowdown, meltdown, there’s no coffee anywhere, and I think the town has run out of croissants, so this is like crisis territory,” *********** producer Darren Vukasinovic told Reuters news agency. Police are investigating a possible arson attack of a power substation. “We are looking into the likelihood of a fire being started deliberately,” a spokesperson for the gendarmerie told Reuters. Saturday is the last day of the Cannes Film Festival. French actress Juliette Binoche and her jury are set to announce the winner of the Palme d’Or – the highest prize awarded at the festival. Several screenings were interrupted by the cut in the morning, before organisers were able to switch to private generators. Source link #Massive #power #outage #disrupts #Cannes #Film #Festival Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]
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    With 3-5 more inches rain possible, where could Nashville’s all-time May rank? With 3-5 more inches rain possible, where could Nashville’s all-time May rank? Daily rain chances are forecast from May 24 to May 30 in Nashville, which could bring 3-5 more inches of rainfall in locations on top of well over normal totals already fallen during the month. There has been 6.26 inches of rain in the month as of the morning of May 24 at Nashville International Airport, according to the National Weather Service. That total is already 2.40 inches above normal for May, according to the weather service. Clarksville has measured 7.02 inches of rain in May, which is 3.25 inches above normal for the month. Strong storms can be seen looking east from the 16th floor of The Tennessean offices in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday evening, May 20, 2025. Where could Nashville’s May rank? The forecast could threaten to put Nashville close to or surpass double-digit rainfall totals in May, which has happened three times, according to National Weather Service date. The record is 2010 when the Nashville Flood occurred. The total rainfall amount in Nashville in May 2010 was 16.43 inches. That included 13.57 inches of rain on May 1-2. The rest of the top 10 rainfall totals for May in Nashville according to the National Weather Service are: 10: 1978 – 8.03 inches. The threat for severe storms is low over the next week. But periods of heavy rain with strong winds are possible and flooding will have to be monitored with repeated rounds of rain on top of saturated ground, according to the weather service. The pending forecast as of May 24: May 24: A 30%-80% chance of rain. High temperatures 68-73. May 25: A 70%-100% chance of rain. High temperatures 70-77. May 26: A 60%-80% chance of rain. High temperatures 72-79. May 27: An 80%-90% chance of rain. High temperatures 72-81. May 28: A 30%-60% chance of rain. High temperatures 77-82. May 29: A 20%-40% chance of rain. High temperatures 74-80. May 30: A 40%580% chance of rain. High temperatures 73-79. Reach Andy Humbles at *****@*****.tld and on X, formerly known as Twitter @ AndyHumbles. This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Where could May rank for rain in Nashville as 3-5 more inches possible Source link #inches #rain #Nashvilles #alltime #rank Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]
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    Sweeping overhaul of Gaza aid raises questions of morality and workability – The Washington Post Sweeping overhaul of Gaza aid raises questions of morality and workability – The Washington Post Sweeping overhaul of Gaza aid raises questions of morality and workability The Washington PostDiary of a Gazan family’s descent toward starvation ReutersIsrael may change tack to allow aid groups in Gaza to stay in charge of non-food aid AP NewsIt Should Not Be Controversial to Plead for Gaza’s Children The AtlanticIn Gaza, limited food aid meets desperate crowds and looting CNN Source link #Sweeping #overhaul #Gaza #aid #raises #questions #morality #workability #Washington #Post Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

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