05:03 PMStratolaunch’s Talon-A lands on the runway at Vandenberg Space Force Base (Stratolaunch)The Pentagon announced Monday that California-based firm Stratolaunch completed two hypersonic test flights with its Talon-A vehicle recovering the testbed on both and making history as the first fully autonomous vehicle to reach Mach 5 speeds and live to tell the tale The flights were part of the Pentagon’s Multi-Service Advanced Capability Hypersonic Testbed program and occurred three months apart — one last December and the second in March Both met all of the Defense Department’s performance benchmarks within a 1% margin according to Stratolaunch CEO Zachary Krevor “For the first one or two times going into the hypersonic regime it’s a pretty incredible accomplishment,” Krevor told Defense News But perhaps the more critical milestone was the ability to recover the Talon-A vehicle, known as TA-2 hasn’t had a recoverable hypersonic aircraft since the X-15 which stopped flying in the late 1960s — and it’s never had one that’s fully autonomous Those attributes allowed Stratolaunch’s DOD customer to immediately recover and begin pulling data from the payloads it flew on TA-2 The ability to reuse the Talon-A will eventually make it a more affordable hypersonic testbed by “orders of magnitude,” Krevor said the more accessible the vehicle is for DOD programs developing operational systems whose demand for test opportunities far outpaces the Pentagon’s current infrastructure though it has still struggled to field an operational system Stratolaunch is on contract for five MACH-TB flights and will support a Missile Defense Agency test campaign later this year Krevor said the company has a full flight manifest through 2025 and has started booking the Talon-A for 2026 but declined to comment on who those customers are While increasing Talon-A’s flight cadence is an overarching goal for the company the emphasis is on expanding its flight envelope performing more maneuvers and maintaining hypersonic speeds for longer durations in each successive test Talon-A was able to do that for its first two flights and Stratolaunch hopes to build on those metrics in future tests Krevor declined to provide a precise timeline for Talon-A’s next flight but said it is slated for later this quarter Between the March test and this next flight the team has been working in parallel to analyze flight data in order to understand how various components performed during hypersonic flight and whether those metrics matched its predictions “Because we are also expanding that performance envelope and going faster and faster on every flight there still is a healthy data analysis period and so we’re allowing that to really be the focus as opposed to dialing in the cadence,” Krevor said Krevor said the company will shift its focus to “dialing in” Talon-A’s cadence by the second half of this year though he wouldn’t specify how many flights the vehicle would conduct The 747 modifications are progressing well, Krevor said, and he expects the aircraft to start flying by the summer or fall. 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All rights reserved crews with Hurricane Valley Fire and Rescue were dispatched to a vehicle fire about 2.5 miles up Oak Grove Road MORE | Car fire: Three people injuried in fiery Washington County crash Firefighters extinguished the flames before it spread to nearby vegetation The cause of the fire is under investigation Meet LEGO’s latest project — crafting 10 fully-functional life-size Formula 1 cars that the field will drive during the parade laps for the Miami Grand Prix it took LEGO eight months to bring this to life and PlanetF1.com has the inside scoop on just what it took to create an unforgettable experience for fans in Miami senior designer of brick-based marketing at LEGO “I’ve been a huge Formula 1 fan since I was a small kid,” he said being the only designer really connecting with F1 Jurion oversaw the design of all 10 life-size F1 LEGO machines marrying his passion to his career in a whole new way the first goal was being able to fit two people inside the cockpit of an upscaled LEGO Speed Champions F1 model because normally we have one minifigure in [the cockpit],” Jurion explained “and the proportions of a minifigure are not really what a human looks like “So we had to mock up the cockpit first and then we built the car around the cockpit So the scale was dependent on if we had enough room for two [people].” 👉 F1 2025 Lego sets on sale as brand confirms future launch dates 👉 Lando Norris laps Silverstone in full-size, 342,000-piece LEGO McLaren in world-first and engine covers are all specially designed to resemble the real-life cars they’re modelled after Jurion explained that while the teams weren’t exactly sending over any ultra-detailed sketches of the cars they were “extremely helpful” in guaranteeing that the finished products were as accurate as possible and that the LEGO team had the clearance to use sponsor logos it’s a huge leap,” Jurion said of LEGO “It’s great being able to collaborate so closely with Formula 1 but also with the teams and everybody involved.” For an even greater sense of the partnership’s impact chief product and marketing officer and executive vice president at the LEGO Group “It’s been an amazing journey for us,” she said “We have an incredible team in Kladno in the Czech Republic that built epic LEGO builds that we know always excite fans life-size cars before — we even did a life-size McLaren “So we asked ourselves a question: How could we take it to another level “It was a very synergistic process between the team in Kladno that always push the boundaries of what is possible and the creative team coming back with this idea of “Then it’s a testament to the partnership that we have with F1 because they’re very receptive; they share the same values of pushing the boundaries of innovation they’re drivable — let’s use them in the parade.” Not only do they “make the impossible possible,” but they both provide “enormous fun” and immersion at multiple levels.” “That’s what the LEGO brand is all about — we engage different audiences but also families; we’re such a right-of-passage brand “But we have this tremendous growth of adults and our fastest growing segment is women — and it’s the same for F1.” well — Goldin had an easy answer as to why it was the perfect event at which to debut these fully-functional LEGO F1 cars “Miami is an epic race,” she explained “It’s a race where unexpected things happen “It made sense that it would be here where we would bring this to life because it’s such an iconic event on the F1 calendar.” And you can see the results for yourself; even though the cars are limited to just 20 kph (~12.5 mph) these LEGO cars provided an unforgettable parade lap for fans both at the track and around the world Read next: Why the Miami Grand Prix promises to be better than ever before © Planet Sport Limited 2025 • All Rights Reserved I agree to the use of cookies and similar technologies to serve relevant advertising and improve my service Pay to read The Race without adverts or cookies used for personalised ads By logging in, you agree to our use of third-party and analytics cookies to enhance your experience and improve our services. For more details, please review our Privacy Policy Cadillac Formula 1 boss Dan Towriss admits the team faces a serious challenge to be fully prepared for its arrival on the grid in 2026 F1 formally confirmed in March that Cadillac will join the grid in 2026 initially using customer Ferrari power units after a drawn-out process of rejection and then finally acceptance from F1's commercial body Cadillac now has to prepare a car to run at F1's first official test under the new regulations at the end of January Speaking to The Race at a special Miami Grand Prix business leaders forum hosted jointly by The Race and American news outlet Axios TWG Motorsport CEO Towriss explained the huge scale of the challenge his team faces to be ready in time and then you suddenly realise that the countdown has begun to be on the grid,” said Towriss who conceded a "lack of track time" will also hurt the team before it makes its debut So everybody knows every day that time is not on our side And so the intensity continues to pick up from that standpoint “And so just some of those little differences and not being able to correlate that to the track and just the data that that a new team wouldn't have relative to an existing team "All those are going to be challenges which we think we can overcome Another problem for Cadillac as it fills positions in the team is that the chosen candidates often face gardening leaves with the previous employers “The good news we've been hiring for a number of years,” said Towriss “And so we've been able to bring on some tremendous talent in F1 with a lot of experience from that standpoint and we work through those gardening leaves “It continues to be a challenge as new people come on from that standpoint but we're happy with the team that we have and we have the arrangements in place to give us the flexibility we need to build out the team.” The team it currently building its new US manufacturing base in Fishers Thus for the first car that work will be done elsewhere “From a commercial standpoint we expect Fishers to be open in late Q1 of next year “Some of the manufacturing capabilities will continue to come online And we'll very carefully bring things in house once we're confident that we're ready to take those over.” Towriss believes the “adversity” associated with the initial rejection of the team’s entry bid has strengthened its resolve – and helped to forge closer bonds with partner General Motors “I'm glad I didn't know at the beginning how difficult it was going to be and all that we would have to go through to get to that approval process and it's stronger than it would have been had we just been whisked right in “I think what we were able to build over that period of time pictured below] has put together at Silverstone wouldn't be where they are today if it were not for the adversity The team passed the first stage of the entry process when it was approved by the FIA under the Andretti name in October 2023 it did not initially get through the second stage of a commercial agreement with the F1 organisation against a background of strong opposition from the 10 existing teams Dropping the Andretti name and confirming the team would be a full works entry eventually propelled by a GM-built power unit ultimately swayed the decision with much resting on what a new manufacturer entry would bring to F1 Formula 1 finally indicated in November last year that Cadillac would be accepted for 2026 once all the boxes were ticked full formal confirmation of the entry only came on March 7 followed on April 23 by FIA approval of GM as a power unit supplier from 2029 Towriss concedes that getting the entry approved was a complicated process “A lot of it was just demonstrating the value and doing all the things necessary over that period of time,” he said ‘I want to come to F1.’ You have to show all the things that you can do and we were doing all these things from a design standpoint to demonstrate that the things that were in the PowerPoint “And then commercially we had to demonstrate value “But it was all able to come together eventually and they saw the value that we bring to the series And now we're here we feel very welcomed to be in F1 and we're really excited to be on the grid in 2026.” Towriss confirmed that since the entry had been approved the key stakeholders in F1 have also been more positive towards the team “It's been a lot more cooperative,” he said “I think we feel very welcomed on the grid The partnership we have with Ferrari in this interim period before the Cadillac PU comes online has been fantastic Please accept marketing cookies to enable YouTube videos A Division of NBCUniversal. 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If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, please call 1-800-GAMBLER. where the batteries are stored in "the tunnel portion of the formed floor" The application – complete with some extremely useful illustrations (above) – details how such a sporty EV would use this novel approach coupled with cells under the rear seats and passenger side to keep things (specifically weight) even-stevens when the driver is on a solo trip The application states: “It is important to reduce the yaw moment of inertia of the vehicle when considering the kinetic performance of the automobile so that will be a key issue.” In layman’s terms Mazda wants a potential electric MX-5 to respond as memorably as an ICE-powered one and since EVs are widely regarded as creatures of mass where you put the battery weight to get the sharpest reduction in yaw inertia (i.e a resistance to a change in direction) matters The plan keeps things flexible: “The plural battery units are arranged at various portions of a vehicle body capacity) of the battery can be increased.” They'll be stacked or stepped as required (see pics above) There are also details of a manually adjustable sliding mechanism to align an additional battery pack on the passenger side with the point at which the driver has their seat positioned for the most comfort And much is made of the cushioning on said battery pack for passenger comfort The patent says the vehicle may have front- or rear-wheel-drive (we see it covers all bases there) and discusses the potential battery types for the EV which could vary depending on placement Last year, Mazda agreed to continue working with Subaru and Toyota on combustion engines, and mutterings of a rotary-based range-extender have been louder than fully electric ones. 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born in the form of the glass and iron “Crystal Palace” and moving sidewalks were first displayed to the public It remains one of the most spectacular displays of art In 2020, the Dubai expo was forced online due to COVID-19 and the digital version attracted around 250 million from around the world The 4.38 square-kilometer physical site in Dubai was recreated and beamed into visitors’ living rooms with Google Maps’ Street View and 360-degree imagery after the event was postponed by the pandemic But the Osaka Expo is the first completely virtual expo These types of online environments were novel before the 2020 lockdowns when they suddenly proliferated and became instantly insufferable as every exhibition had an in-browser version Facebook jumped on the bandwagon and renamed itself Meta It became clear very quickly that the metaverse was not somewhere people wanted to spend significant time shopping or hanging out these online environments excel at recreating exhibitions and extending their reach visitors need not travel to Osaka to experience at least part of the expo long after the physical pavilions are decommissioned and deconstructed Unscramble The Anagram To Reveal The Phrase Osaka is already a leader in adapting emerging technologies This year’s IRL expo will take place on Yumeshima while the Virtual Expo lives online and can be downloaded as an app on desktop digital versions of the pavilions and sponsor rooms are arranged on twelve islands Visitors are invited to “discover a whole new version” of themselves and collect badges in a “guide” for visiting each pavilion Often it is possible to get frustrated by the map and feel slightly lost as that is a familiar feeling when attending a large event The warp function works well between islands the experience of the space allows the exhibition’s content (videos or choreographed movement through three-dimensional information space give designers and storytellers an enhanced online media in which to present ideas and visual narratives translucent ring of blue light encircles the entire site gamified version of Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto’s monumental Grand Ring with local sugi cedar and hinoki cypress in a 3d grid that references Japanese temple designs This hybrid physical and digital strategy aligns with the goals of Japan’s national strategy “Society 5.0” a vision of a future empowered by Internet of Things (IoT) pavilion's display of future mobility technologies Japanese telecom provider NTT—the producer of the virtual expo—shows several tech innovations including FeelTech a wearable that allows users to share sensory perceptions via 6G signal They also showed off futuristic concepts such as telepathy for dogs to communicate with their owners Japanese mobility company Kawasaki had an impressive display including hydrogen engines concepts for train cabins with robot waiters Live feeds of the Expo’s Vertiport were available for virtual visitors to see large drones landing and taking off at the IRL Osaka site Other corporate standouts were Japanese energy company Niterra’s underwater expedition that had educational mini-games alongside promotional content showcasing their latest R+D innovations often with extensive information on digital placards Drinks conglomerate Suntory had a fun game where players can get drinks from a vending machine A selfie in the GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE PAVILION designed IRL by Japanese architect Shigeru Ban The Japanese ocean non-profit NERI’s physical Osaka pavilion is a set of domes designed by Japanese architect Shigeru Ban it is an underwater experience where a turtle explains the challenges and successes of ocean stewardship The “Future of Life” pavilion displayed futuristic visions of healthcare and various other aspects of future living developed by companies in collaboration with artist TK which is on-site at Osaka in addition to living virtually Better Co-Being is a series of pavilions in Osaka one of which is designed by Pritzker Prize laureate SANAA with a minimalist version of SANAA’s ethereal gridded structure that floats amongst the “Forest of Tranquility” The digital version of Better Co-being Pavilion by Japanese architects SANAA were instrumental in defining what was next both in architecture as well as technology But are expos today a futurism of the past And what role do these expos play in constructing it and broadcasting it Are the gee-whiz tech innovations still relevant like the electric light bulb or the elevator were Or is the Osaka Virtual Expo a “hammer in search of a nail” I think there is great value in extending the experience of this exhibition to the world and hope it continues to expand in 2030— including more national pavilions What storyline am I talking about here? Well, none other than Jackson. Though the walled-off community was a part of The Last of Us Part II (as well as its predecessor) back when the game came out five years ago I feel like the show is spending too much time in the exposition phase of this revenge thriller After years of having an Xbox 360 as my main gaming system I traded it in for a PlayStation 3 in 2013 solely because of The Last of Us I blew through its campaign on the original hardware again the following year when the PlayStation 4 remastered version came out and then a few years after that when The Last of Us Part I came out on PlayStation 5 Not your typical good vs. evil story or even a game with traditional heroes and villains as told through the brutal revenge story centering on Ellie avenging Joel’s death by hunting Abby and everyone she loves How the game makes you reevaluate and recontextualize the revenge narrative is nothing short of astounding and I really can’t wait to see how it untfolds in the HBO series Don’t get me wrong, I’m loving the whole Ellie vs. Abby story and I can’t wait to see how it unfolds in the four remaining episodes of The Last of Us Season 2 I can’t help but feel like the show has been wasting a lot of time getting it going I’m fully aware that this drama isn’t just for those of us who played the games and we have to ease our way into one of the most upsetting deaths in TV history but I feel like the season premiere and second episode could have been combined into one There was so much about the happenings in Jackson throughout the first two episodes that felt unnecessary and could have been summed up in a line of dialogue Joel doesn’t die until the end of the second episode and Ellie doesn't go after Abby until a little more than halfway through the following chapter but we have time for a town council meeting and so much talking that I’m starting to get lost Though I’m not totally on board with the expanded focus on Jackson (again I know it’s a major location in the games) I can totally see why the show’s creators – Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin – took this route and I kind of appreciate what they’re doing the co-creator and director of the games on which the show is based would want to expand certain things or take a different approach to a plotline years after Part II hit store shelves a lot of the Jackson stuff is nothing more than filler It doesn’t have to be this way… there are some tense moments in the game where you have to escape large groups of infected When I saw the battle teased in one of the various trailers hyping the season I initially thought I had put on the wrong video I will admit that the nighttime battle did look cool in execution and offered some great moments for Tommy but it felt so rushed and unnecessary for a show that has long focused on small moments between a few characters I don’t know if Druckmann and Mazin wanted to include this or if it was HBO wanting to add more to the season considering so much happens throughout the game and so many characters are brought in (one of those major characters hasn’t even been introduced at this point in the series) there has to be a better way of stretching out the story and adding more to the Ellie vs and drawn-out scenes that don’t really need to be there in the first place Philip SledgeContent WriterPhilip grew up in Louisiana (not New Orleans) before moving to St Louis after graduating from Louisiana State University-Shreveport When he's not writing about movies or television Philip can be found being chased by his three kids telling his dogs to stop barking at the mailman or chatting about professional wrestling to his wife and other varied job experiences led him to this point where he actually gets to write about movies and documentaries (which is a huge win in his eyes) he will talk about For Love Of The Game being the best baseball movie of all time you will then be prompted to enter your display name Christina Haack Shared A Quote And A One-Word Response Following The Contentious Finalization Of Her Third Divorce ‘I’m Pete Davidson!’ Colin Jost Showed Up In A Non-Weekend Update SNL Sketch There Are Some Brutal Kills In Tom Hardy's Havoc But One Had My Wife And Me Gasping (And Laughing) In Disgust MA — Real estate investment firms Newman Properties and Atlantic Capital Holyoke Retail LLC have announced the $6.8 million acquisition of Holyoke Landing a newly developed retail center located at 12-44 Holyoke Street in Holyoke Completed in 2022 and ideally situated just seconds from the Holyoke Mall Holyoke Landing comprises two modern commercial buildings anchored by national and regional tenants including Popeyes and a centrally located Tesla charging station The fully leased property represents a prime retail asset in the Central Massachusetts market “This acquisition aligns perfectly with our strategy of acquiring high-quality fully leased retail assets in strategic locations,” said a representative from Newman Properties “We see long-term value in Holyoke Landing and plan to hold the property for the foreseeable future as part of our growing commercial portfolio.” The purchase adds to Newman Properties’ expanding presence across the Greater Boston area and beyond currently owns and manages more than 750 residential units and a significant number of commercial properties Its past transactional volume exceeds $500 million across Boston The Holyoke Landing deal reflects Newman’s ongoing focus on value-add and long-term hold strategies as well as its interest in developments that align with modern retail trends and sustainability features like electric vehicle infrastructure This acquisition comes as Newman Properties continues to advance a robust pipeline of residential and commercial projects But in their latest press conference, Perry was not shy about his endorsement of Doug Christie as the next head coach. Perry did mention that he had informal conversations with other candidates, but all roads seemingly led back to Christie. Perry added that even if he wasn't in Sacramento, he would be excited to have Christie helm the team. "Even if I was somewhere else though, to be quite frank with you, this man exhibits the qualities that I would want represented in my team. I think that is the strongest endorsement I could give of him," Perry stated. "Above and beyond everything else, it's the character of the man, it's the passion he displays for the game. I can tell he's going to be a coach that is always trying to find answers, learn more about his craft." It's hard to argue with anything Perry stated. From the outside looking in, it's clear that Christie is someone with the unique ability to uplift and inspire those around him. Doug & Scott Perry seemed to be on the same page…they definitely seem to be cut from the same cloth. Doug saying he feels good knowing that Perry is at the helm is very telling I think. Stability from the top is key and it seems that was clearly missing. One of the most important aspects in the NBA is having a GM and coach be in lockstep. From roster construction to style of play, it's crucial for the two to be on the same page. And from the early press conference, it looks like Perry and Christie quickly formed that connection. "It's important that this relationship be a very strong relationship. That we can communicate freely, openly. And over the weekend, that really felt natural," Perry said. It's early in the offseason, but it's an encouraging sign going forward. The Kings need to build an identity, and while that won't happen overnight, starting with the duo of Perry and Christie as the foundation feels like a move in the right direction. It's still possible that there is more going on behind the scenes than we all know, but it feels like Christie has the full endorsement from Scott Perry. Now let the real work of retooling the roster begin. 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Titleist’s third generation of the T-series lineup was released in 2023 Mizuno has alternated releasing the Mizuno Pro line and the JPX line and they just released the JPX 925 line last fall. 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Learn more Casio has been pushing the boundaries of outdoor watch tech for three decades now and just when you think they’ve exhausted every possible innovation they manage to drop something completely new and unexpected.  The Japanese watchmaker has just dropped two new models in their adventure-friendly Pro Trek line which introduces its first-ever phosphorescent digital LCD display that literally glows in the dark without using the backlight One of the brand synonymous with digital watchmaking Casio has been a major player since the launch of their Casiotron in 1974 the first digital timepiece with an electronic calendar function it’s become a mainstay for hikers and adventurers since debuting in 1995 with its 1999  PRT-1GPJ (aka “Satellite Navi”) becoming the first wristwatch with a GPS sensor a fully-lumed dial isn’t quite as groundbreaking While Casio’s Super Illuminator LED and its Afterglow backlight help light up the dial with the push of a button they also turn back off after a couple of seconds As for the green-glowing phosphorescent lume lighting the dial automatically throughout the night as long as it’s been charged by the sun throughout the day climbers or mountain bikers going out at night who don’t want to use a second hand just to check the time First introduced in Casio’s PRW-61LD (LD for “Lume Dial”) back in 2023, Neo-Brite is the name given to the proprietary lume. However, with those ana-dig watches, the green glow was simply given to the analog portion of the dial — not the digital LCD screen at the bottom. Casio claims that shining a 200-lumen headlamp on the watch for just one minute will result in visibility for about an hour afterwards so you wouldn’t have to worry about this thing going out on you these new PRW-35 variants take things a significant step further by implementing the technology directly into the digital LCD screen itself for the first time Considering the sparse information given on the timepieces it has yet to be made clear if the lume is the same Neo-Brite used for the analog dials and titanium carbide treatment on both the bezel and bracelet for enhanced scratch resistance and color depth Both models feature biomass resin cases with stainless steel rotating compass bezels The two watches also maintain the same relatively compact dimensions that have made the PRW-35 line popular among hikers who don’t want a bulky monster strapped to their wrist The titanium-banded model unsurprisingly adds some weight at 81g (~2.86oz) compared to the resin band’s mere 45g (~1.59oz) but that’s still remarkably light considering the features you get While the luminous LCD is the headline feature, these watches don’t skimp on the typical Pro Trek functionality. Both models pack Casio’s reliable Triple Sensor technology for measuring altitude (with 1-meter precision), barometric pressure (with trend graphs and alarms for sudden changes), compass bearings The usual Tough Solar movement is always a fan favorite while Multi-Band 6 radio-controlled time adjustment keeps your watch accurate and can give you sunrise/sunset times making these suitable for most water activities short of serious diving The -10°C (14ºF) temperature resistance means they’ll keep ticking even when you venture well below freezing which is crucial for high-altitude expeditions Both models will be released overseas this May with the PRW-35LD-5JF priced at ¥48,400 (~$337) and the premium PRW-35TLD-7JF at ¥88,000 (~$613) international availability remains uncertain since Casio has historically been selective about which Pro Trek models make it to the U.S market and previous PRW-35 models have had limited release outside Japan these might have a better chance of global distribution than their predecessors Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInBOILING SPRING LAKES (WECT) - According to Megan Kascsak with Brunswick County the fire is 100% contained as of Friday night Brunswick County says the first is estimated to be 150-200 acres While the fire is considered to be contained Fire crews will remain on scene throughout the night and tomorrow Previous Coverage: Crews are responding to a fire in Boiling Spring Lakes according to the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) Boiling Spring Lakes Fire Rescue says the fire began on W Crews arrived at a scene of heavy fire and wind Mutual aid was immediately requested along with the NC Forest Service 87 is shut down through Boiling Spring Lakes Traffic is now being diverted down Danford Road from U.S Drivers are advised to avoid the area and use caution the City of Boiling Spring Lakes shared that Mayor Jef Winecoff has declared a State of Emergency for the city Pine Lake Road and Bordeaux Road are under a mandatory evacuation Other areas around the city are under a voluntary evacuation The Boiling Spring Lakes Police Department announced that residents in the areas of Nassau South Brunswick County High School will be open as a shelter for those who have to evacuate The address to the high school is 280 Cougar Rd Domestic animals must be in a crate or kennel in the shelter The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office will provide crates for those who need it Boiling Spring Lakes Fire Rescue says several firefighters have been treated for smoke/heat-related illness the Boiling Spring Lakes Police Department told our crew on the scene that the fire was mostly contained but then wind sparked it back up and shifted it back towards the highway BSL Fire Rescue reports that outbuildings were claimed by the fire The City of Boiling Spring Lakes posted on Facebook that the area of W & Barclay Rd is also impacted by the fire Cape Fear Regional Jetport said in a statement to WECT that low-flying aircrafts are being utilized to put out the fire The Boiling Spring Lakes Police Department says to refrain from flying drones in the area fully recovering losses incurred since President Donald Trump's April 2 tariff escalation Dow Jones and Nasdaq each rose by more than 1.3% with Friday marking the S&P 500's ninth consecutive daily gain — the longest streak since 2004 The rally was fueled by a stronger-than-expected April jobs report and sectors like healthcare and transportation led job growth largely due to a surge in imports ahead of tariff implementations Corporate earnings contributed to market optimism Amazon AMZN and Microsoft MSFT exceeded Wall Street estimates with Microsoft posting its best weekly performance in years concerns linger about the long-term economic impact of tariffs as businesses face uncertainty and potential cost increases Benzinga provides daily reports on the stocks most popular with investors Here are a few of this past week's most bullish and bearish posts that are worth another look "Mounjaro maker Eli Lilly clocks 45% jump in Q1 revenue, cuts 2025 profit outlook but not due to tariffs" LLY posted a 45% year-over-year revenue increase to $12.73 billion in Q1 2025 driven by strong sales of Mounjaro and Zepbound but lowered its 2025 EPS forecast to $20.78-$22.28 due to a $1.57 billion charge related to acquired in-process R&D clarifying that the guidance does not account for potential future tariff changes "Microsoft rallies after crushing Q3 earnings, Goldman Sachs lifts target to $480" MSFT beat Q3 estimates with $70.07 billion in revenue and $3.46 EPS driven by a 35% surge in Azure revenue — 16 points of which came from AI services — prompting Goldman Sachs analyst Kash Rangan to raise the price target to $480 "Plug Power rallies as new financing, cost cuts boost confidence in turnaround plan" PLUG shares rose after the company secured a $525 million debt facility and implemented cost-cutting measures expected to yield over $200 million in annual savings For additional bullish calls of the past week Amazon Stock Is Rising After The Bell: What's Driving The Action? 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"Apple stock faces tariff-related headwinds: 4 analysts break down Q2 results, what's next" AAPL exceeded Q2 expectations with $95.4 billion in revenue and $1.65 EPS Goldman Sachs and Bank of America warn that escalating U.S.-China tariffs — projected to cost Apple $900 million in the June quarter — pose ongoing risks to product margins and earnings "Starbucks Misses Q2 Earnings Estimates, CEO Says Optimism Has Turned Into Confidence: ‘I See More Opportunity Than I Imagined'" SBUX posted Q2 revenue of $8.76 billion and adjusted EPS of 41 cents — both below analyst expectations — while CEO Brian Niccol expressed confidence in the company's "Back to Starbucks" turnaround plan highlighting operational improvements and customer experience enhancements "Norwegian Cruise Line Tumbles After Earnings Miss, Still Confident In 2025 Guidance" reports that Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd NCLH shares fell after the company missed Q1 2025 revenue and earnings estimates citing a 2.9% revenue decline to $2.13 billion and adjusted EPS of $0.07 but reaffirmed its full-year guidance of $2.05 EPS and $2.72 billion in adjusted EBITDA despite softening forward bookings amid macroeconomic headwinds BigBear.ai Shares Slide After Worse-Than-Expected Q1 Report Stock Of The Day: AbbVie's Rally Looks Stretched — Could A Reversal Be Next? 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Stock Score Locked: Want to See it?Benzinga Rankings give you vital metrics on any stock – anytime Benzinga does not provide investment advice free reports and breaking news that affects the stocks you care about and trade ideas delivered to your inbox every weekday before and after the market closes MADRID (AP) — The cause of Spain and Portugal’s widespread blackouts remained a mystery on Tuesday with some isolated disruption remaining after power was largely restored to both countries One of Europe’s most severe blackouts grounded flights disrupted mobile communications and shut down ATMs across the Iberian Peninsula on Monday on Tuesday more than 99 percent of energy demand in Spain had been restored the country’s electricity operator Red Eléctrica said Portuguese grid operator REN said all 89 power substations were back online and power had been restored to all 6.4 million customers As life began to return to normal — with schools and offices reopening traffic easing and public transport restarting — the authorities in Spain had yet to provide further explanations for what caused one of the most serious blackouts to ever take place in Europe The Southern European nation of 49 million people lost 15 gigawatts — equivalent to 60 percent of its national demand — in just five seconds Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said that the government’s priorities were twofold: restoring Spain’s electrical system and finding the causes of the blackout so that a similar event “never takes place again.” Such widespread electric failure has little precedent on the Iberian Peninsula or in Europe director of services for system operations at Spain’s electricity operator back-to-back “disconnection events” before Monday’s blackout he said that more investigation was needed to understand why they took place READ MORE: Electric grid failure in Cuba leaves millions without power for 4th time in 6 months said that it hadn’t detected any “unusual meteorological or atmospheric phenomena” on Monday and no sudden temperature fluctuations were recorded at their weather stations Portugal’s National Cybersecurity Center on Monday dismissed speculation about foul play saying that there was no sign that the outage resulted from a cyberattack European Council President António Costa also said that there were “no indications of any cyberattack,” while Teresa Ribera an executive vice president of the European Commission the outage “is one of the most serious episodes recorded in Europe in recent times,” she said droves of travelers waited Tuesday morning to board trains or to rebook tickets for journeys that were canceled or disrupted hundreds of people stood near screens waiting for updates wrapped in blankets provided by the Red Cross Similar scenes played out at Barcelona’s Sants station The Madrid Open tennis tournament resumed after the blackout caused 22 matches to be postponed on Monday A packed schedule Tuesday included second-ranked Iga Swiatek advancing to the quarterfinals service on Madrid’s subway system was fully restored but commuter trains were suspended because of “electrical instability,” the company that runs the service commuter and mid-distance services were still suspended or running at reduced capacity Emergency workers in Spain said they had rescued around 35,000 passengers on Monday stranded along railways and underground The blackout was especially disruptive on transit systems train stations and airports into makeshift overnight refuges Rubén Carión was stranded on a commuter train outside Madrid but managed to open a window and walk to the nearest transit station He and a friend later spent the night in Atocha station after their train back to Barcelona was canceled The 24-year-old Carión said that he chose to wait at the station instead of a hotel so he could stay updated on when he could buy a new ticket home thirsty and tired,” Cairón described his experience in two words: “pure chaos.” Helena Alves contributed to this report from Lisbon © 1996 - 2025 NewsHour Productions LLC PBS is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization Subscribe to Here's the Deal with Lisa Desjardins Social media stole the show by unveiling the JSW MG Windsor EV Pro a day before its official launch with images shared by B Anshuman on Facebook Here’s everything we know about the Windsor EV Pro so far Based on reports, the Windsor EV Pro was expected to be powered by a 50.6 kWh battery from its sister company in Indonesia but the company has now confirmed that it will get a 52.9 kWh battery It seems that MG has borrowed the battery pack from the ZS EV and plonked it the Windsor EV Pro It retains the same electric motor with an output of 134 bhp and 200 Nm of torque it’s obvious that MG has reworked the front fascia of the Windsor EV Pro to make it stand apart from the standard version though it retains the split headlight design The side profile of the Pro looks identical except for the newly designed dual-tone alloy wheels that replace the diamond-cut ones The rear continues to sport connected LED lights but now it comes with an ADAS badge that’s on the lower right side of the tailgate.   MG has spruced up the cabin and has given it a more premium feel with a dual-tone beige-black finish It retains features like the 15.6-inch infotainment system The Windsor EV Pro becomes the second vehicle in this segment to be equipped with ADAS after the Mahindra XUV400.  It still offers a comprehensive safety suite an electronic parking brake with auto hold