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This MCU Star Quit Dark Souls 3 After Getting Humbled by The Nameless King This MCU Star Quit Dark Souls 3 After Getting Humbled by The Nameless King Even the most fearsome characters of the Marvel Cinematic Universe aren’t immune to the challenge Hidetaka Miyazaki’s Dark Souls 3 poses. One of these is Ben Mendelsohn, the actor behind the Skrull leader Talos in Captain Marvel and Secret Invasion. He recently revealed that he rage-quit the infamously difficult RPG after being absolutely destroyed by one of its most formidable bosses. For those wondering what boss could have stopped the Skrull leader? Well, the answer is the Nameless King. He is widely regarded as one of the most difficult bosses not just in Dark Souls 3, but in FromSoftware’s entire catalog. Stepping into the arena, players face a two-phase battle involving some of the fastest, hardest-hitting combos in the series. Dark Souls 3 gives Captain Marvel’s star a hard time thanks to the Nameless King The Nameless King is one of the most formidable enemies in Dark Souls 3 | FromSoftware In recent times, more celebrities than ever have been coming out as big-time gaming nerds, and there is nothing the community would be happier about. However, while Megan Fox might have managed to become a pro in Mortal Kombat, we can’t really say the same for Ben Mendelsohn and Dark Souls 3. In a conversation with IGN, Mendelsohn reveals his adventure into the world of Dark Souls 3, which is known for putting in bosses that would absolutely bite and tear you to pieces if allowed. Ironically, the actor fails to recall the name of the Nameless King and gives a detailed account of what the boss was like, mentioning lightning strikes and someone who is “riding up on something,” referring to the boss’s iconic dragon. He further mentions how this was the one boss he was never able to get over, and he just grew fatigued over time after making endless attempts to defeat the (optional) boss. This incident adds one more name to the list of quitters in front of Hidetaka Miyazaki’s damned difficulty levels, and it’s a big one this time around. How Dark Souls 3’s difficulty is iconic rather than a flaw Hidetaka Miyazaki has included a punishing level design in Dark Souls 3 | FromSoftware Mendelsohn’s reaction is hardly unique. The Souls genre is known for being too difficult, with the immense challenge perfectly blending in with the storyline. Miyazaki’s games, like Elden Ring and the Dark Souls trilogy, have claimed countless players who couldn’t withstand the punishing nature of the level designs. While many consider the difficulty of a game like Dark Souls 3 a flaw, it is actually the very essence of its legacy. The game is less of a punisher and more of a teacher, demanding patience and precision over rushed actions that would cause the elimination of the player. Ben Mendelsohn’s battle with the Nameless King is a hilarious reminder that no one, not even Skrull generals, is safe from the punishing bosses that Dark Souls 3 has to offer. Funnily enough, if the actor happens to try out the upcoming Elden Ring Nightreign, he will probably have a bit of PTSD, thanks to the iconic boss making a return as one of the Nightlords in the game. Source link #MCU #Star #Quit #Dark #Souls #Humbled #Nameless #King Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

'Eddington' Divides Cannes Audiences: Pedro Pascal on Ari Aster Movie – IndieWire 'Eddington' Divides Cannes Audiences: Pedro Pascal on Ari Aster Movie – IndieWire ‘Eddington’ Divides Cannes Audiences: Pedro Pascal on Ari Aster Movie IndieWirePedro Pascal Says ‘F— the People That Try to Make You Scared’ When Asked About U.S. Political Chaos: ‘Fight Back. Don’t Let Them Win’ VarietyJoaquin Phoenix Stars In Covid-era Thriller Set In ‘Sick’ America Barron’sEddington review: This ‘deranged’ starry thriller about the US’s pandemic divisions will ‘leave you breathless’ BBCPedro Pascal deflects migrant questions at Cannes, speaks out against politicization of ‘fear’ under Trump Fox News Source link #039Eddington039 #Divides #Cannes #Audiences #Pedro #Pascal #Ari #Aster #Movie #IndieWire Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Ben Harvey: Detectives in the child abuse squad the ‘most formidable’ cops Ben Harvey: Detectives in the child abuse squad the ‘most formidable’ cops If you are a parent, you should pray your child never has cause to go into one of those rooms. If they’re there it means someone has done something despicable to them. Source link #Ben #Harvey #Detectives #child #abuse #squad #formidable #cops Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Republicans split on US credit downgrade as party’s tax bill lingers Republicans split on US credit downgrade as party’s tax bill lingers By Bo Erickson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Moody’s downgrade of the U.S. sovereign credit rating has elicited mixed responses among Republicans in Congress, with some questioning the motive behind the change and others depicting it as a warning that lawmakers should heed as they wrestle with a sweeping tax and budget bill. The downgrade, announced on Friday evening, came only hours after a handful of Republicans on the U.S. House of Representatives’ budget committee blocked progress of President Donald Trump’s tax and spending legislation due to their concerns of its potential to balloon the federal deficit. The credit rater is the last of the major ratings agencies to strip the U.S. of the highest rating of AAA. Moody’s, which cut the rating one notch to “Aa1”, said it was making the change because successive U.S. administrations of both parties and Congress have failed to reverse annual fiscal deficits and growing interest costs. Moody’s argued that “current fiscal proposals under consideration” offered insufficient spending cuts. Nonpartisan analysts estimate the proposed legislation, which in part would extend Trump’s 2017 signature tax cuts, could add trillions to the federal government’s $36.2 trillion in debt. Representative Jason Smith, the Republican tax committee chairman shepherding the bill, said that Moody’s downgrade was “a cover-up of President Biden’s economic failures.” “It’s hardly a surprise that the greatest economic cheerleader of Biden’s economic disasters refuses to recognize that Republicans have delivered $1.6 trillion in savings as part of the one, big, beautiful bill,” Smith, from Missouri, said in a statement, referencing the tax and budget legislation. “This Moody’s downgrade is nonsense,” said Representative Jimmy Patronis, a Florida Republican. “Using credit ratings to hop in a news cycle is irresponsible of them.” Moody’s did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The criticism of the rating agency’s move echoes the response to Fitch’s credit downgrade in August 2023, when Biden administration officials argued decisions in Trump’s first term were the cause of the credit hit. Other Republicans — including key tax bill holdouts — depict the downgrade as proof that their fiscal concerns on the proposed legislation are valid. Representative Andy Harris, a Maryland Republican who leads the fiscal hardliners in the House Freedom Caucus, said in a social media post that the downgrade was a “signal that we can wait no longer to address the debt crisis” and that his support for the tax bill hinges on more spending cuts. Moody’s estimated the nation’s debt burden could reach 134% of gross domestic product by 2035, compared with 98% in 2024. TAX BILL ON THE LINE House Speaker Mike Johnson has been locked in a multi-front negotiation within his conference as the party-line approach of Republicans – which enjoy a slim 220-213 majority in the lower chamber – means a small faction of lawmakers could sink the bill. Despite a range of specific concerns from Republican lawmakers on aspects of the tax and budget bill, the legislation moved successfully through committee debates this week until Friday’s House budget meeting, where five Republicans joined Democrats to put the skids on the tax bill progress. Republicans set a redo vote for late Sunday evening and said they were working through the weekend in the hope of reaching consensus. “We have to deliver in extending the tax cuts but also getting the spending cuts necessary to get deficits down,” Representative Chip Roy, a Texas Republican, said after his Friday vote against moving the budget bill ahead. Roy and other deficit hawks are pushing for more stringent work requirements for Medicaid, the low-income healthcare program, to kick in sooner to increase saving opportunities. Such savings are a political high-wire act for Republicans, as more reductions to Medicaid and cuts to food assistance risk inflaming dissent from other Republicans concerned about the impact to their constituents. “We need serious, responsible budgeting – not another reckless scheme that robs working families to reward the ultra-wealthy,” said Representative Brendan Boyle, the Pennsylvanian who is the top Democrat on the budget committee. “House Democrats are ready to govern. The question is whether Republicans are ready to wake up to the damage they’re causing.” (Reporting by Bo Erickson in Washington; Editing by Frank McGurty and Diane Craft) Source link #Republicans #split #credit #downgrade #partys #tax #bill #lingers Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Can the Indiana Fever win the WNBA championship? Caitlin Clark thinks so – The Athletic – The New York Times Can the Indiana Fever win the WNBA championship? Caitlin Clark thinks so – The Athletic – The New York Times Can the Indiana Fever win the WNBA championship? Caitlin Clark thinks so – The Athletic The New York TimesFever’s Clark on entering Year 2: ‘I know I belong’ ESPNCaitlin Clark’s winter transformation has the Indiana Fever dreaming big The GuardianCaitlin Clark and her retooled Fever team know ‘people expect this team to win.’ So how dangerous can they be? Yahoo SportsFever veterans getting acclimated to new experience with Caitlin Clark in basketball-rich Indiana KCCI Source link #Indiana #Fever #win #WNBA #championship #Caitlin #Clark #thinks #Athletic #York #Times Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Several killed after two helicopters collide in Finland Several killed after two helicopters collide in Finland Euan O’Byrne Mulligan BBC News Reuters The ****** site is close to the Eura Airfield in Eura, Finland Several people have died after two helicopters collided mid-air in Finland, local police said. The civilian helicopters crashed near Eura Airport at around 12:00 local time (10:00 GMT), having taken off together from the Estonian capital of Tallinn. Police have not confirmed the number of fatalities but said there were a total of five people on board both helicopters, two in one and three in the other. They were on their way to an aviation event at the Piikajärvi Flight Center in Kokemäki, according to local media. Source link #killed #helicopters #collide #Finland Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

‘Why not us?’ – Victory up for almighty Auckland task ‘Why not us?’ – Victory up for almighty Auckland task “Why not us?” That’s the attitude Melbourne Victory will take into the huge task of overturning a 1-0 deficit away to Auckland FC to reach the A-League Men grand final. Logan Rogerson’s goal in the 64th minute on Saturday night gave the premiers a lead heading into next Saturday’s second leg at Go Media Stadium in New Zealand. Steve Corica’s newcomers want a fairytale championship-premiership double, but Victory are ready to play villain. “Yeah, well, someone’s got to end it, isn’t it?” midfielder Ryan Teague said. “Wanderers were unbeaten (in 12). We put that to an end. “So hopefully now we can go into next weekend. Obviously, Auckland have had a good season, they’re a good team, but someone’s going to end it – so why not us?” Auckland have the best home record in the league, winning eight of 13 games and losing just one, in front of crowds averaging 18,000 and peaking at 27,000. They will be buoyed by adding an additional 2700 seats to Go Media Stadium for the home leg. “It’s what you play for, isn’t it?” Teague said of the parochial crowd. “There’s nothing better than playing in front of 20,000-plus people. “It’s finals football – you want to play, and you want the pressure. “I love playing in games like this. And now we have to come back from 1-0 down, but we’ve got the belief inside the club that we can.” Auckland’s Neyder Moreno had a shot to make it 2-0 ricochet off both posts to safety at the death. “It’s great because it keeps the tie in the balance here,” Victory coach Arthur Diles said. “And there’s a lot to play for. It’s only 1-0 and it’s only half-time, so we go there next week for the second half.” Diles wants his charges to be cleaner and more decisive in the front third, but at the back there are personnel issues. Brendan Hamill suffered a potentially serious right knee injury while Roderick Miranda withdrew from Saturday’s match with a hip issue. “Look, it’s unfortunate, but it’s football, isn’t it?” Teague said. “Two centre-backs out, but we’ve got a lot of good players in the squad that can fill in for these positions. “Obviously, it hurts, missing the two of them at the moment. But that’s why we have a squad full of players.” Mitch Langerak (foot) remains in doubt for the away leg when Corica expects Victory to embrace the hostile environment. “I think they’ll thrive there as well,” he said. Auckland defended brilliantly on Saturday and Corica is demanding “more of the same”. “We want to make sure that we we give our fans what they deserve,” he said. “And that’s to be in a final and a home final as well.” Source link #Victory #almighty #Auckland #task Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Nvidia CEO says next chip after H20 for China won’t be from Hopper series Nvidia CEO says next chip after H20 for China won’t be from Hopper series By Wen-Yee Lee TAIPEI (Reuters) -Nvidia is evaluating how to address the China market after the U.S. government placed limits on sales of its Hopper H20 chip there but will not put out another version from the Hopper series, CEO Jensen Huang said on Saturday. Asked what their next chip for China after the H20 was, he said: “It’s not Hopper because it’s not possible to modify Hopper anymore,” Huang said, according to a livestream posted by Taiwan’s Formosa TV News network. Huang, who has consistently said China is critical to Nvidia’s growth, made a visit to China immediately after the U.S. placed new restrictions on China-bound shipments of its H20 chips, the only AI chip the company can sell legally in China. Reuters reported earlier this month that Nvidia plans to release a downgraded version of the H20 chip for China in the next two months, as it seeks to prop up sales in the country, where it has lost market share to domestic rivals such as Huawei. The U.S. Framework for Artificial Intelligence Diffusion, issued in January just a week before the end of former President Joe Biden’s administration, aimed to limit AI chip exports to most countries. Huang also said that previous AI export regulations were wrong and should have been focused on maximising U.S. technology globally. Trump has said he will cancel the AI diffusion rules that were introduced by the Biden administration. China generated $17 billion in revenue for Nvidia in the fiscal year ending January 26, accounting for 13% of the company’s total sales. (Reporting by Wen-Yee Lee; Editing by Sam Holmes) Source link #Nvidia #CEO #chip #H20 #China #wont #Hopper #series Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Eurovision 2025 Live Updates: Song Contest Tries to Avoid Politics and Focus on Fun – The New York Times Eurovision 2025 Live Updates: Song Contest Tries to Avoid Politics and Focus on Fun – The New York Times Eurovision 2025 Live Updates: Song Contest Tries to Avoid Politics and Focus on Fun The New York TimesEurovision fans prepare as 2025 grand final due to kick off in Switzerland BBCThe Running Order of the Eurovision 2025 Grand Final Eurovision Song ContestEurovision 2025: Who’s through to the final after second semifinal? Euronews.comEurovision song contest 2025 – live! The Guardian Source link #Eurovision #Live #Updates #Song #Contest #Avoid #Politics #Focus #Fun #York #Times Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Key Bulldog Weightman to miss rest of AFL season Key Bulldog Weightman to miss rest of AFL season The surging Western Bulldogs will be without livewire forward Cody Weightman for the rest of the season. After moving to 6-4 with a 91-point thumping of Essendon — 18.19 (127) to 5.6 (36) — on Saturday, Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge confirmed Weightman wouldn’t play in 2025. Weightman suffered another setback to his knee last week, discovered when he went in for a routine scan. The 24-year-old will undergo more surgery to fix up damage in his knee cap. “Now he’s processed the fact that he’s not going to play … he’s not relieved, because he’d love to play, but he’s okay,” Beveridge said of Weightman. “He’s got peace of mind now he knows what he can do. “In the meantime, he’ll probably have another surgery between now and the end of the year, so that’ll happen in the not too distant future. “As you’d expect, he’s such a great human being, he wants to know what his role is off-field. “He wants to know how he can help. “So we’ve got to find something for him.” The Bulldogs forward line continues to function superbly, even without Weightman and the colossal Sam Darcy. The rout of the Bombers marked the fourth time in five weeks the Bulldogs have kicked more than 100 points. Even in a close defeat to Gold Coast in the Darwin humidity last week, the Bulldogs still managed to kick 14.12 (96). “We were a little bit shorter (against Essendon),” Beveridge said. “We knew that we’re going to need to use a ball a certain way … I thought our players really made good decisions, executed well and that mattered, especially with Sam not there.” The Bulldogs will have a light week on the track ahead of a trip to face Geelong, and former teammate Bailey Smith, at GMHBA Stadium on Thursday night. Source link #Key #Bulldog #Weightman #rest #AFL #season Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Former NFL receiver Antonio Brown targeted in apparent robbery attempt at Miami boxing event Former NFL receiver Antonio Brown targeted in apparent robbery attempt at Miami boxing event Former NFL receiver Antonio Brown was involved in a brawl during a boxing event in Miami in which it appeared that he was the target of a robbery attempt. Several bystanders recorded video of the incident in which someone allegedly tried to steal jewelry Brown was wearing around his neck, then joined a group of people in attacking him. Advertisement “I was jumped by multiple individuals who tried to steal my jewelry and cause physical harm to me,” Brown posted on social media. Though Brown is seen being handcuffed by local police, he says he was only being detained to provide his account of what happened and was then released, not arrested. “I WENT HOME THAT NIGHT AND WAS NOT ARRESTED,” Brown added. “I will be talking to my legal council and attorneys on pressing charges on the individuals that jumped me.” Some witnesses allege that Brown pulled out a handgun after being attacked and apparent shots can be heard being fired in the melee surrounding the episode. Brown can be seen kicking a man in video clips, who was later identified as security personnel who was trying to protect him. Advertisement After being questioned by police, Brown returned to the event, which was being promoted by streaming celebrity Adin Ross and his Brand Risk Promotions. Brown can be seen on Ross’ live stream following the incident and was asked if he wanted to do “story time,” but walked away from the camera. Brown later said on the stream that “nothing happened” and that he “blacked out,” making a joke about suffering from CTE sustained during his football career. A seven-time Pro Bowler and four-time first-team All-Pro selection, Brown has not played in the NFL since 2021. Yet the 12-year NFL veteran has stayed in the public eye due to many off-field controversies, of which this is the latest. Source link #NFL #receiver #Antonio #Brown #targeted #apparent #robbery #attempt #Miami #boxing #event Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump to speak with Putin, Zelenskyy on Monday – Politico Trump to speak with Putin, Zelenskyy on Monday – Politico Trump to speak with Putin, Zelenskyy on Monday PoliticoTrump says he’ll speak separately to Zelenskyy and Putin on Monday about a potential Russia-Ukraine ceasefire NBC NewsTrump says he will call Putin and then Zelenskyy on Monday to discuss ending war in Ukraine PBSTrump says he will call Putin on Monday to discuss stopping Ukraine ‘bloodbath’ BBCTrump says he will speak to Putin on the phone Monday CNN Source link #Trump #speak #Putin #Zelenskyy #Monday #Politico Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Giro d’Italia 2025: Luke Plapp wins stage eight, Diego Ulissi takes overall lead Giro d’Italia 2025: Luke Plapp wins stage eight, Diego Ulissi takes overall lead *********** Luke Plapp claimed the first Grand Tour win of his career with a stunning solo win on the eighth stage of the Giro d’Italia. The 24-year-old, riding for Team Jayco Alula, attacked from the breakaway group with around 40km to go and crossed the line with a gap of 38 seconds over Netherlands’ Wilco Kelderman in second. Diego Ulissi finished third, and moved into the lead of the overall standings, becoming the first Italian to do so since 2021. “I still can’t believe it, to be honest,” Plapp said at the end of the race. “I feel like it’s been a long time coming – I’m always targeting the Aussie summer, and just never been able to make a result happen in Europe. “Last year, I got so close to the Giro so many times so for today to happen is so, so special.” Plapp then joked that he made his move with such a long way to go because he felt he could not beat the others in a sprint finish after the 197km stage across the medium-range mountains from Giulianova to Castelraimondo. Meanwhile, Ulissi took the overall lead from 2023 Giro winner Primoz Roglic, who slipped to third and remains 17 seconds behind the Italian. Ulissi will wear the pink jersey as the race goes through Tuscany, the region of his birth, on Sunday with a 181km stage from Gubbio to Siena. Max Poole is the best-placed British rider in seventh overall, while Simon Yates is 10th. The race ends in Rome on 1 June. Source link #Giro #dItalia #Luke #Plapp #wins #stage #Diego #Ulissi #takes #lead Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

PM with leaders in Rome for Pope Leo’s inauguration PM with leaders in Rome for Pope Leo’s inauguration Anthony Albanese will represent Australia at Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration mass, which will draw together a rare concentration of world leaders and royalty. The prime minister is expected to hold talks with other leaders as a hive of diplomatic activity is expected to play out on the sidelines of the historic event. Since arriving in Rome on Friday, Mr Albanese has met with Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher and Melbourne Archbishop Peter Comensoli, Nine newspapers reported. The prime minister also spoke briefly about the importance of the inauguration mass for Australia’s five million Catholics at a church in Rome that welcomes visiting Australians. It’s a whirlwind two-and-a-half day visit and one the recently re-elected prime minister will be sure to utilise in advancing Australia’s domestic and foreign policy agenda. “It will be an opportunity to have bilateral discussions with a range of world leaders who will be there, people I haven’t met before face-to-face,” he told reporters earlier this week. Although official itineraries have not been released publicly, Mr Albanese is expected to meet with ********* Prime Minister Mark Carney and European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen. On top of the agenda for both of these meetings will be trade and the war in Ukraine. Both Canada and the EU have felt the brunt of US President Donald Trump’s so-called “Liberation Day” tariffs, and Mr Albanese will be keen to discuss how countries like Australia, Canada or those in Europe can push back on his agenda, protect free trade and preserve elements of the world trading system without unnecessarily aggravating Mr Trump. Mr Albanese will also attempt to revive free trade negotiations with the EU, which broke down in 2023. Other notable attendees include Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, US Vice President JD Vance, who is set to represent the United States in place of Mr Trump, and Britain’s Prince William. The mass, expected to be attended by tens of thousands of people in St Peter’s Square, will begin at 10am local time (6pm on Sunday AEST). It is expected to follow a visit by the Pope to St Peter’s tomb in the basilica. Church leaders will then present the Pope with the pallium, a vestment that signifies his assumption of the papacy, and a fisherman’s ring, the symbol of the first apostles being “fishers of men” in the gospels. It’s expected Mr Albanese will formally invite the Pope to Australia for the International Eucharist Conference, which will take place in 2028. The prime minister, who is also Catholic, said while he often doesn’t talk about his religious views, it had informed his morals in politics. Describing his attendance on Sunday as a “great honour,” Mr Albanese also said it would be a historic occasion for the Catholic Church. “The event will connect Catholics around the world, and the millions of Australians of Catholic faith, as they celebrate and welcome the new Bishop of Rome and pontiff to amplify his message of peace and social justice for all humanity,” he said in a statement released earlier in the week. “I look forward to reinforcing Australia’s strong relationship with the Holy See under Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate.” Source link #leaders #Rome #Pope #Leos #inauguration Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

N.Y. bill would outlaw sharing of online blueprints for machine gun conversion kits: DA Bragg N.Y. bill would outlaw sharing of online blueprints for machine gun conversion kits: DA Bragg New York state officials are working to clamp down on ******** guns by outlawing the sharing of digital blueprints that allow individuals to 3D print components that turn semi-automatic firearms into machine guns. The parts, called auto-sears, can be fitted into semi-automatic weapons, including Glock pistols and AR-15 rifles, allowing a shooter to empty their magazine with one pull of the trigger. And thanks to advances in 3D printing that allow people to manufacture gun parts from the comfort of their home, fully automatic firearms are becoming more common in New York City, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said. “We talk about the Iron Pipeline, now we have the Kitchen Pipeline,” said Bragg about the flow of ******** firearms smuggled into the city from states with more lenient gun laws. “We’re seeing this in our cases. We’re seeing this in recoveries. We’re seeing this in gun buy-backs. As technology evolves we have to keep pace in law enforcement.” Bragg joined State Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal and Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal at his Manhattan office Friday to announce a new bill that would criminalize the ***** and distribution of the digital files necessary to manufacture the deadly 3D-printed components. The proposed bill is the latest effort on the part of state legislators to address the proliferation of ghost guns, which can be printed at home and lack serial numbers that help investigators track ******** firearms and keep them away from criminals. Hoylman-Sigal and Rosenthal introduced bills in 2023 that made it a felony to manufacture 3D-printed gun parts and a misdemeanor to distribute files containing the blueprints necessary to print them. The bills, S7364 and A7489, remain in committee. It is currently ******** to own or manufacture auto-sears in New York. The new bill would make anyone caught sharing digital files necessary to print the components, including out-of-state vendors, to a New Yorker punishable by up to one year in prison. The files can be easily found on CAD file sharing services, but are also “New technology has created the possibility for anyone, not just registered gun manufacturers, to self-manufacture guns, magazines and rapid modification devices with 3D printers, creating a dangerous loophole in our state gun laws,” Hoylman-Sigal said. Last year, 24-year-old Hayden Espinosa was indicted for selling 3D-printed guns and firearm components, including auto-sears, to an undercover NYPD officer while serving time at a federal prison in Louisiana in 2023. Espinosa used cellphones he smuggled into prison to arrange the sales, including on Aug. 7, 2023, when he sold one auto-sear for a Glock pistol and another, 3D-printed auto-sear for an AR-style rifle to the undercover officer. In 2023, Christopher Fox was indicted after police discovered he had manufactured all the components necessary to assembly an assault rifle inside his Upper East Side apartment after investing nearly $7,600 in 3D-printing equipment. The ATF’s most recent stats from 2023 show that 53 machine-gun conversion devices were recovered in New York in 2023, as compared to 5,816 nationally. Source link #N.Y #bill #outlaw #sharing #online #blueprints #machine #gun #conversion #kits #Bragg Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Epic asks judge to make Apple let Fortnite back on the US App Store – The Verge Epic asks judge to make Apple let Fortnite back on the US App Store – The Verge Epic asks judge to make Apple let Fortnite back on the US App Store The VergeApple Denies Blocking ‘Fortnite’ From EU Stores in Epic Dispute Bloomberg.comFortnite says it’s offline on Apple’s iOS around the world ABC NewsApple blocks Fortnite game on iPhones, video game company says CBS NewsEpic Games says Apple blocked ‘Fortnite’ in U.S. app store Los Angeles Times Source link #Epic #asks #judge #Apple #Fortnite #App #Store #Verge Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

What's Starmer's EUro Vision? What's Starmer's EUro Vision? We look ahead to Monday’s ***-EU deal. Source link #What039s #Starmer039s #EUro #Vision Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

26 Very Harsh But Very True Tweets About American Politics This Week 26 Very Harsh But Very True Tweets About American Politics This Week Editor’s Note: While we can’t endorse what X has become, we can bring you the worthwhile moments that still exist there, curated and free of the surrounding chaos. American politics is chaos right now, but I find it comforting to know I’m not alone in thinking the world has gone bananas. So, here are 26 of the best, most relatable, and sometimes funny political tweets from the last week: 1. RSBN / Twitter: @bigsnugga Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement 2. 3. Twitter: @Momo0fCourse 4. 5. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement 6. 7. Related: Trump Supporters Are Revealing How They’ll Vote In The Midterms, And I Was Not Expecting Most Of These Responses 8. 9. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement 10. 11. 12. Related: Donald Trump Claims The US Will “Take Over” Gaza, And MAGA Supporters Are FINALLY Realizing What They Voted For 13. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement 14. Fox News / Twitter: @DecodingFoxNews 15. 16. 17. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement 18. 19. 20. 21. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement 22. Fox News / Twitter: @WUTangKids 23. 24. 25. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement 26.And finally: See you next week! For more political tweets, check out our most recent roundup: “Wait Is She Really This Stupid”: 27 Political Tweets That Made Very, Very, Very Good Points This Week Also in In the News: “We Don’t Import Food”: 31 Americans Who Are Just So, So Confused About Tariffs And US Trade Also in In the News: People Who Voted For Trump Are Getting Very Honest About Donald Trump’s Latest Truth Social Post Also in In the News: A Picture Of Donald Trump’s Face Being Two Completely Different Colors Is Going Viral For Obvious Reasons Source link #Harsh #True #Tweets #American #Politics #Week Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Box Office: Final Destination at Franchise-Best, Hurry Up Tomorrow Slow – Variety Box Office: Final Destination at Franchise-Best, Hurry Up Tomorrow Slow – Variety Box Office: Final Destination at Franchise-Best, Hurry Up Tomorrow Slow Variety‘Final Destination: Bloodlines’ Review: Born to Die The New York TimesWhere to Watch Every Final Destination Movie — Including the Newest Addition to the Franchise, Bloodlines People.comThe New Movie in One of Our Oldest, Dumbest Horror Franchises Is Actually Really Moving Slate MagazineBox Office: ‘Final Destination: Bloodlines’ Eyes Record $46M-$48M Opening The Hollywood Reporter Source link #Box #Office #Final #Destination #FranchiseBest #Hurry #Tomorrow #Slow #Variety Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

FA Cup final: Should Dean Henderson have been sent off? FA Cup final: Should Dean Henderson have been sent off? Crystal Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson was at the centre of attention during Saturday’s FA Cup final against Manchester City. The England goalkeeper superbly kept out Omar Marmoush’s penalty by diving full stretch to his right and made a stunning save to deny Jeremy Doku’s curling effort in the first half. But should the Palace number one have been on the pitch to make those vital interventions? City defender Josko Gvardiol played a long ball over the top for Erling Haaland to chase on to and Henderson hesitated, before stretching out a hand outside the box to divert the ball away from the City striker. As occurs with every decision, the video assistant referee (VAR) checked the incident and allowed play to continue without any sanction. The explanation given was: “The direction in which Erling Haaland was going made it possible, but not an obvious goal scoring opportunity.” Former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney said on the BBC One coverage that it was “100% a red card” and called to “get rid of VAR”. Source link #Cup #final #Dean #Henderson Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

I just found out my fiancee has been hiding $82K in debt — and now she refuses to sign a prenup. What now? I just found out my fiancee has been hiding $82K in debt — and now she refuses to sign a prenup. What now? You’ve found the one. The love of your life. You’re planning a wedding, dreaming about your future and picturing a lifetime of shared memories. So, a prenup is not even in the picture. But then, a financial curveball is delivered. In the middle of cake tastings and venue tours, one man stumbled onto a discovery: his soon-to-be wife was carrying $82,000 in credit card debt. The curveball has him behind in the count. After years of building a stable financial foundation, he suddenly felt like it was the bottom of the ninth, with runners on base and the score tied. He was the last batter. Now with the wedding date fast approaching and his fiancée unwilling to sign a prenup, he’s left wondering whether love really is enough — or if this financial mismatch could upend everything they’ve worked toward. Prenups were once seen as a tool for wealthy grooms to protect themselves from a spouse’s financial habits. But that perception is slowly changing — at least for some. While only one in five married couples in the U.S. has a prenup, about half of American adults say they somewhat support the idea, according to a recent survey by Axios. Contrary to popular belief, prenups aren’t just for the rich. They also don’t have to protect only the wealthier partner. Instead, a prenup can serve as a financial safety net for both spouses before marriage. When done right, a prenup works like a financial planning tool. Couples can use it to clarify responsibilities, outline debt expectations, discuss potential inheritances and more. In this case, the fiancée’s refusal to sign a prenup is a red flag. Her $82,000 in credit card debt was a surprise — and it could have long-term consequences. Instead of viewing a prenup as divorce prep, couples can think of it as a way to protect both of their interests in the long term. For example, the prenup could lay out the plans for the fiancée’s responsibilities on addressing the extensive credit card debt, maybe with some support from her spouse. If she won’t discuss a prenup or set clear financial expectations before the wedding, it might be time to hit pause. It’s better to iron out these details before walking down the aisle. Story Continues Otherwise, shared debts could drag down their financial plans. Read more: You’re probably already overpaying for this 1 ‘must-have’ expense — and thanks to Trump’s tariffs, your monthly bill could soar even higher. Here’s how 2 minutes can protect your wallet right now While a prenup might not be romantic, it makes sense in certain situations, especially when there’s a financial imbalance. If one partner has significant savings and the other has major debt, a prenup is worth considering. Other good reasons to consider a prenup include if one partner plans to stop working, if either person owns a business, if either has kids from a previous relationship or if one partner brings substantial assets into the marriage. Even if it sounds like a good idea, talking about a prenup can be a tough topic to navigate with your partner. The topic is loaded with assumptions and stigma. When you bring it up with your fiancée, do it with care and an open mind. Instead of focusing on protecting your own assets, aim to protect both of your financial futures — even if you part ways. Start with a shared goal. Be sure to listen carefully to what your prospective spouse has in mind. If something matters to them, find a way to include it in the agreement. These conversations aren’t easy. That’s why it helps to start sharing financial information early and consider working with a professional to create a fair agreement that leaves both of you feeling comfortable. This article provides information only and should not be construed as advice. It is provided without warranty of any kind. Source link #fiancee #hiding #82K #debt #refuses #sign #prenup Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump Administration Live Updates: Secret Service Questions Comey Over Social Media Post About President – The New York Times Trump Administration Live Updates: Secret Service Questions Comey Over Social Media Post About President – The New York Times Trump Administration Live Updates: Secret Service Questions Comey Over Social Media Post About President The New York TimesJames Comey’s ‘weird’ social media approach lands him in hot water CNNWith Comey questioning, the Trump administration again targets speech The Washington PostThe old slang term ’86’ probably started as restaurant-worker jargon. Suddenly it’s in the news AP NewsSecret Service interviewed Comey over ‘8647’ post The Hill Source link #Trump #Administration #Live #Updates #Secret #Service #Questions #Comey #Social #Media #Post #President #York #Times Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

“Star Wars Outlaws: A Pirate’s Fortune” Review \\ paulsemel “Star Wars Outlaws: A Pirate’s Fortune” Review \\ paulsemel CCG writes – “Star Wars Outlaws is fun, kept me engaged for about 90 hours, and Kay is a fun character to explore four fairly large environments with. It does a good job of faithfully representing the Star Wars galaxy far far away and stays mostly true to the lore and established characters. There are tie-ins to several of the movies and shows such as Solo and The Empire Strikes Back. If you like Star Wars and you can overlook the subtle and unnecessary woke expressions, then you’ll likely enjoy the game. In my humble opinion Outlaws is over-priced at $70 for the standard game, so you may want to wait for a *****.” Source link #Star #Wars #Outlaws #Pirates #Fortune #Review #paulsemel Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

James Forrest: Celtic’s man for all seasons becomes club’s most decorated player James Forrest: Celtic’s man for all seasons becomes club’s most decorated player When did this all begin? A few minutes from the end of a league game against Motherwell on a Saturday in May 2010 – 14 years and 361 days ago – Forrest got on the end of a flick-on from Marc-Antoine Fortune and planted a left-foot shot into John Ruddy’s net. For the 18-year-old, it was a debut to remember. Nine minutes, one goal. Looking back at the footage, what stands out is Forrest’s youth – he could be mistaken for a 12-year-old. There’s also the names of some of his bygone team-mates – Edson Braafheid, Zheng Zhi, Morten Rasmussen, Josh Thompson. Relics from another age. There’s something else about that scene that reminds you of how long Forrest has been on the road, though. The attendance at Celtic Park that day was 24,000. The first of Forrest’s 523 games and his 108 goals for the club played out in a stadium that wasn’t even half full. The club, as much as the player, have come a long way. There was no trophy in that season, 2009-10, Rangers having won their second title in a row not long before. There wasn’t even a cup final. Hearts put them out of the League Cup and Ross County the Scottish Cup. Celtic played 10 games in Europe and won two. Tony Mowbray lost his job along the way. Lennon was appointed manager in a bid to bring back the thunder. “Look at his career and it’s been so successful but there’s been tremendous lows as well,” says Lennon. “Missing out on big games through injury or not being selected. He’s had his lows but he’s just kept himself on an even keel. Nothing fazes him. “He’s not one to kick the doors in when he’s not in the team. Some players don’t accept that but he seems to be like, ‘OK, this is my role at the minute but when I’m called upon, I’ll be ready’. And he’s always ready. “And I still really enjoy watching him play. He’s still one of the most exciting players to watch when he’s in full flow. As the game has evolved, he’s evolved with it. He’s a sort of passing winger now, but still with a goal threat. “I don’t put him on a pedestal with Bobby Lennox or any of the Lisbon Lions but he’s definitely a man who has done great things in his own right.” At 33, soon to be 34, there’s still no sign of him being sated by all the success, which is probably the very characteristic that has put him in the history books. Source link #James #Forrest #Celtics #man #seasons #clubs #decorated #player Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

I Asked ChatGPT How Much Money I’ll Need To Retire in 10 Years: Here’s What It Said I Asked ChatGPT How Much Money I’ll Need To Retire in 10 Years: Here’s What It Said Not everyone can afford a financial advisor, which can make it difficult to get precise information on how much money you need to retire. While ChatGPT can make mistakes, it’s often a good early resource to get basic information you can then fact check with a simple search online. Find Out: What $1 Million in Retirement Savings Looks Like in Monthly Spending Read Next: How Much Money Is Needed To Be Considered Middle Class in Every State? I decided to ask the AI how much money I would need to retire in 10 years and here is what it said. I started with a generic query, to see what kind of advice it would give without knowing anything about me or my finances, age and proximity to retirement. ChatGPT gave me a basic overview: Estimate your annual retirement expenses. After adding up everything from housing and food to entertainment and leisure, and adjusting for inflation, ChatGPT said that annual amount is your “target baseline.” Let’s say this is $60,000 per year. (Admittedly, this is a low annual figure for many people.) Multiply by your retirement years. ChatGPT recommended a safe estimate of 25 to 30 years in retirement. So, you’d take $60,000 and multiply it by 25 years = $1.5 million. Advertisement: High Yield Savings Offers Powered by Money.com – Yahoo may earn commission from the links above. Subtract other sources of income. If you have other income such as pensions, rental income, annuities and expect Social Security, ChatGPT said to subtract those from what you need to have saved. For example: If Social Security will pay $20,000/year, that’s $500,000 in lifetime benefits (25 years). Your new savings target: $1.5 million – $500,000 = $1 million Factor in inflation and health costs. ChatGPT recommended factoring in 2% to 3% annually for inflation, though with the way inflation has been going lately, you might need to account for more than that. Then, it suggested you increase your target savings by 20% to 30% for healthcare and unexpected costs. That would give you an adjusted goal of $1.2 million to $1.3 million. Check your current savings and investment growth. Using a compound interest calculator, ChatGPT recommended you figure out a trajectory of growth for your current savings. For example, if you’re saving $5,000/month at a 7% annual return = ~$870,000 in 10 years. If you already have $400,000 saved, total = ~$1.27 million Learn More: The Money You Need To Save Monthly To Retire Comfortably in Every State ChatGPT’s bottom line for the “generic me” to retire in 10 years in a nutshell was: Target savings: $1 million to 1.5 million, depending on lifestyle and location Monthly savings needed: $4,000-$6,000 if starting from scratch Growth strategy: Invest in a diversified portfolio (not just savings). Story Continues While a good baseline, this generic advice didn’t speak to my specific financial circumstances. While I don’t want to share too many personal details here, I will say that I’m turning 51 this year, so 10 years from now, at 61, would be a very early retirement for me. Though my husband and I have a two-income household, some retirement savings and may be able to pay off our mortgage within the next decade, we live in California, a state with one of the highest costs of living in the entire U.S. We also have one teenager about to head off to college and need to figure out how to finance that. I also have aging parents to consider. So I gave ChatGPT more personal details about me, including: Current age Current retirement savings Combined annual income with my husband Expected retirement expenses Social Security plans Length of mortgage Details about financing our son’s college ChatGPT recommended I use the 4% rule — where you withdraw only 4% of your retirement savings per year — and add that to my expected Social Security (assuming the fund will remain solvent by the time I draw from it). To do this, for my, admittedly low-balled target of what we would actually need, living in California, of around $80,000 per year, we would need at least twice as much in retirement savings as we have now. So that was sobering. But remember, this was for an early retirement! So, it’s possible we could get on track by my actual hopeful retirement age of 70. ChatGPT finished by giving me an action plan that could help me stay on track toward an early retirement goal. This included: Max out retirement contributions: These include 401(k) plans, IRAs and/or Roth IRAs. Use catch-up contributions: Because I’m over 50, I’m eligible to make lump-sum “catch-up” contributions to my tax advantaged retirement accounts, which could give me the benefit of compound interest and significant growth. Invest for growth: It recommended I stick to a diversified portfolio “with some equities” for long-term gains. Plan health coverage: It told me to keep budgeting for private insurance until I become Medicare-eligible at 65. Model a glide path: ChatGPT suggested I shift to “more conservative assets” as I near retirement such as high-quality bonds, exchange traded funds (ETFs) or treasury inflation-protected securities (TIPS). Track spending closely: It suggested the obvious advice, that we track spending carefully, especially after mortgage payoff, to “keep lifestyle creep in check.” Build a bridge fund: ChatGPT then urged me to consider “a non-retirement investment account” such as a money market account to draw from between 60 and 67. ChatGPT deemed me to be in “very strong shape” to retire in 10 years if I stay consistent with savings and investing. It certainly gave me food for thought — while I wasn’t considering an early retirement, maybe that reality is more possible than I thought. More From GOBankingRates This article originally appeared on GOBankingRates.com: I Asked ChatGPT How Much Money I’ll Need To Retire in 10 Years: Here’s What It Said Source link #Asked #ChatGPT #Money #Ill #Retire #Years #Heres Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]