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CTV News
24-05-2025
- CTV News
Man wanted for drug and violent offences arrested near North Bay
The Mattawa man was wanted on more than a dozen charges dating to December 2024, Ontario Provincial Police said in a news release.
The Independent
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
This blush is an affordable alternative to Rare Beauty's £23 formula
As if Selena Gomez 's stellar voice and acting skills weren't enough, the 'bluest flame' singer proved a triple threat in 2020 when she launched her very own cosmetics brand, Rare Beauty. The products went down a treat with fans and make-up maestros alike and, in particular, saw huge success in the cream, liquid and powder blush department. From the incredible pigments in the soft pinch formula (£24, to the lip, cheek and eye versatility of stay vulnerable (£23, it would seem there's nothing the 32-year-old can't do. Then again, these products aren't the cheapest, so when I caught wind of a potential alternative for £10 less, I had to get my hands on it – in the name of hard-hitting journalism, of course. The product in question? No7 's velvet cloud cream-to-powder blush (£12.95, which launched in December 2024. From the uncanny pink casing to the same mauve and rose hues, there's no denying No7 had a goal in mind here. But, appearances can be misleading, so I wanted to get stuck in with both formulas for a true comparison. Scroll on for my honest review. How I tested After applying foundation, concealer, cream bronze and setting powder, I proceeded to apply the No7 and Rare Beauty blushes. For context, I used each blush on a different day (versus testing side-by-side) and used a domed fluffy brush to swipe and press the product onto the apples of my cheeks. Though some people prefer to use cream blush products before a loose powder, I've found this method dulls the pigment, especially with my oily skin melding the two shades. As the days wore on, I paid attention to any fading (or lack thereof), patchiness or pigments sinking into pores, and noted any key discrepancies between the two formulas. Here's how I got on. Why you can trust IndyBest reviews With several years of review experience spanning bronzers, mascaras and more, Lucy Smith is across all the best (and worst) beauty brands, including No7 and Rare Beauty. She's even tested No7's Bobbi Brown primer dupe and, in her guide to the best bronzers, described Rare Beauty's warm wishes formula as weightless and flattering. She's interviewed make-up artists, like Hollie Ellis and Mira Parmar, and knows her stuff when it comes to application and skin-loving ingredients.
Economy ME
19-05-2025
- Business
- Economy ME
GCC inflation rate hits 1.7 percent by December 2024 on rising housing prices: GCC-Stat
The Consumer Price data released by the Statistical Center for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries of the Gulf (GCC-Stat) indicated that the general inflation rate in the GCC countries rose by 1.7 percent at the end of December 2024 compared to the figures recorded during the same month of the previous year. The increase in the annual general inflation rate in the Gulf is primarily driven by a 5.9 percent increase in housing prices and a 2.8 percent rise in the prices of goods and services. The culture and entertainment group recorded a 1.8 percent increase, while both the food and beverages group and the education group rose by 1.2 percent each. The restaurants and hotels group saw a 1.1 percent increase, and the health group edged up by 0.1 percent. This was offset by a 2.7 percent decline in prices in the transportation group, 1.7 percent in furniture and household equipment, 1.1 percent in tobacco, 0.9 percent in communications, and 0.2 percent in clothing and footwear. Read more: GCC inflation reaches 1.7 percent by end of October 2024, reports GCC-Stat The overall Gulf inflation rate was also lower than the European Union inflation rate of 2.7 percent, and lower than many of the GCC's major trading partners in total merchandise imports. Brazil recorded the highest inflation rate in December 2024 compared to the figures recorded during the same month of the previous year, at 4.8 percent. It was followed by Japan at 3.6 percent, then the Republic of India and the United Kingdom at 3.5 percent, the United States at 2.9 percent, Germany at 2.6 percent, South Korea at 1.9 percent, France and Italy at 1.3 percent each, and China at 0.1 percent.
Forbes
15-05-2025
- Forbes
ASUS ROG Swift 32' 4K OLED Gaming Monitor (PG32UCDM) Review: Delicate Power
PG32UCDM Asus kindly sent me a PG32UCDM review unit to test back in December of 2024, so I've had a good five-ish months to use it every single day—plenty of time to get seriously acquainted with the ins and outs of the hardware. I've used it for writing, for watching YouTube, for buying new running shoes (gotta go fast, Sanic!), and most importantly, for gaming, which is where this premium monitor truly shines. Retailing for around $1,200 currently, it's an incredibly solid choice for any gamer looking to run demanding software at the highest fidelity, though the display itself has a particular delicate drawback that make the PG32UCDM something to handle with (at times) extreme care. It's like one of those birds-of-paradise in Papua New Guinea; beautiful, stunning, easily damaged and would probably die if you tried to feed it Wonder Bread. So what is the PG32UCDM, besides a killer monitor that sports a terrible, convoluted name? Well, it's a 32-inch QD-OLED panel that features 4K, UHD (3840 x 2160) resolution, and a blazing-fast 240Hz refresh rate. It also supports DolbyVision, HDR10, VRR (variable refresh rate), Nvidia G-Sync, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, and has a respectable 0.03 ms (GTG) response time. Oh, and it lights up like a firework. Let's start there. PG32UCDM This is a gaming monitor, through and through, so with that comes mandatory RGB lighting, or Aura, as Asus calls it. The back of the panel has a bright, pixelated ROG (Republic of Gamers) logo that you can customize to your silly heart's content via PC software or through the physical monitor controls. There's also lighting that emanates from the included stand—it projects a Batman-esque signal onto your desk—but I VESA mount my monitors, so I never tried it. To Asus' credit, these are the only overt pieces of RGB present, and as for the rear lighting, you can only see it if you're peeking at the back of the monitor, which basically amounts to… never? This is especially so if you've got the screen situated against a wall. You'll know it's there, though. Like the god of our simulation. The rest of the monitor is pretty sleek and utilitarian. The panel itself is quite thin, and there's a protruding lump on the back that houses the brains of the operation and probably the custom heatsink as well, I'd imagine. Things can get warm to the touch when in heavy use but it's nothing crazy. The front of the monitor shows a glowing ROG logo that acts as a status indicator (solid for on, blinking for pixel cleaning, etc.) and the bezels are rather unobtrusive. Two buttons and a joystick are situated (hidden?) behind the logo for controlling the OSD. PG32UCDM Additionally, you've got plenty of solid inputs on the PG32UCDM: Two HDMI 2.1 ports, a single DisplayPort 1.4, USB-C with 90-watt power delivery, a bevy of USB hub ports, a headphone jack, plus optical audio. I really wish there were a third HDMI 2.1 port, because I like to have my PS5 Pro, my Xbox Series X and my docked Nintendo Switch OLED hooked up to my monitor, as well as my PC. As it stands, I can connect the PC via DisplayPort and then choose two HDMI consoles to keep connected, but leave one out in the bitter cold, unless I get an HDMI switch involved. My kingdom for an extra HDMI port, I swear. Here's the bottom line: This monitor makes everything look fantastic, even my old, outdated Switch graphics. Colors are brilliantly vivid, text and visuals are stunningly sharp, blacks are squid-inky (I'm coining this term, right here and now), motion is silky smooth, and I haven't experienced any sort of blooming or panel inconsistencies. For years before this, I used Asus' now archaic PG32UQ for all my desktop gaming needs and the blooming was out of control on that display. Zero blooming to report here, and the glossy black finish makes everything pop like mad. But the gloss isn't all good, mind you. I'd say within the first five minutes of unboxing the PG32UCDM I'd already scratched it. I was attempting to mount the screen on a monitor arm, and the glossy finish brushed against my t-shirt (yes, a piece of clothing) and when I finally stepped back to admire my mounting work, I noticed several hairline scratches lodged across the delicate glossy film. Not great. The scratches are not noticeable during gaming or anything else for that matter; you need to shine a flashlight to see the damage, and I do, because I have obsessive compulsive disorder. But still, know you're trading some general durability for excellent display quality and decent anti-glare. PG32UCDM With OLED displays like this, burn-in is always a legitimate concern, and the PG32UCDM comes packed with utilities to mitigate the risks. Randomly, the screen will ask if you want to run the pixel-cleaning tool, and if you choose to do so, the panel goes dark and you have to wait maybe five minutes (tops) as it refreshes. No big deal at all, and I tend to run it whenever the notification pops up. Over these past five months, I've yet to see any evidence of burn-in, so perhaps it's working. I've definitely (and accidentally) left images up on the monitor for extended periods of time, too. Ultimately, the PG32UCDM is the cream of the crop when it comes to gaming monitors, and you'll pay for such quality. I do think 32 inches is the sweet spot for a 4K computer monitor, and it also works great for consoles. My biggest complaint is lack of extra HDMI inputs, and maybe Asus can address this in future iterations. I recently reported on two new Asus monitors hitting the market soon, although they too only have two HDMI 2.1 ports. Oh well. This monitor is very, very good and a complete joy to game on. The actual construction is solid, even if the gloss is easily damaged. So if you've got an extra $1,200 laying around, you could do much worse. I'd just be extra careful when handling the hardware. That said, at this point, you'd probably be smart to wait for Asus next wave of 4K WOLED beauties, which are right around the corner. Disclosure: Asus provided review product for coverage purposes.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
We Think Neurizon Therapeutics (ASX:NUZ) Needs To Drive Business Growth Carefully
We can readily understand why investors are attracted to unprofitable companies. For example, biotech and mining exploration companies often lose money for years before finding success with a new treatment or mineral discovery. But while the successes are well known, investors should not ignore the very many unprofitable companies that simply burn through all their cash and collapse. So, the natural question for Neurizon Therapeutics (ASX:NUZ) shareholders is whether they should be concerned by its rate of cash burn. In this report, we will consider the company's annual negative free cash flow, henceforth referring to it as the 'cash burn'. We'll start by comparing its cash burn with its cash reserves in order to calculate its cash runway. Our free stock report includes 6 warning signs investors should be aware of before investing in Neurizon Therapeutics. Read for free now. You can calculate a company's cash runway by dividing the amount of cash it has by the rate at which it is spending that cash. As at December 2024, Neurizon Therapeutics had cash of AU$10m and no debt. In the last year, its cash burn was AU$10m. So it had a cash runway of approximately 12 months from December 2024. That's quite a short cash runway, indicating the company must either reduce its annual cash burn or replenish its cash. You can see how its cash balance has changed over time in the image below. View our latest analysis for Neurizon Therapeutics Although Neurizon Therapeutics reported revenue of AU$1.5m last year, it didn't actually have any revenue from operations. To us, that makes it a pre-revenue company, so we'll look to its cash burn trajectory as an assessment of its cash burn situation. Remarkably, it actually increased its cash burn by 567% in the last year. With that kind of spending growth its cash runway will shorten quickly, as it simultaneously uses its cash while increasing the burn rate. Clearly, however, the crucial factor is whether the company will grow its business going forward. So you might want to take a peek at how much the company is expected to grow in the next few years. Given its cash burn trajectory, Neurizon Therapeutics shareholders should already be thinking about how easy it might be for it to raise further cash in the future. Generally speaking, a listed business can raise new cash through issuing shares or taking on debt. One of the main advantages held by publicly listed companies is that they can sell shares to investors to raise cash and fund growth. By comparing a company's annual cash burn to its total market capitalisation, we can estimate roughly how many shares it would have to issue in order to run the company for another year (at the same burn rate). Neurizon Therapeutics has a market capitalisation of AU$69m and burnt through AU$10m last year, which is 15% of the company's market value. Given that situation, it's fair to say the company wouldn't have much trouble raising more cash for growth, but shareholders would be somewhat diluted. On this analysis of Neurizon Therapeutics' cash burn, we think its cash burn relative to its market cap was reassuring, while its increasing cash burn has us a bit worried. Looking at the factors mentioned in this short report, we do think that its cash burn is a bit risky, and it does make us slightly nervous about the stock. On another note, Neurizon Therapeutics has 6 warning signs (and 3 which don't sit too well with us) we think you should know about. Of course, you might find a fantastic investment by looking elsewhere. So take a peek at this free list of companies with significant insider holdings, and this list of stocks growth stocks (according to analyst forecasts) Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
