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Yahoo
31-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
If smoke clears, massive solar storm could bring stunning northern lights to Minnesota
If smoke clears, massive solar storm could bring stunning northern lights to Minnesota originally appeared on Bring Me The News. Will the wildfire smoke clear enough for Minnesotans to get a view of the northern lights this weekend? So long as the smoke doesn't dull the view too much, there could be a vibrant, overhead display of the aurora borealis Sunday night. The chance for overhead northern lights is the result of a very strong, Earth-directed coronal mass ejection (CME) from the sun. Saturday night will essentially be the opening act before the main event Sunday night into Monday morning. NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) has issued a G4 geomagnetic storm watch for Monday, June 2. The G-scale goes from 1-5, and a G4 storm would be severe. NOAA isn't ruling out potential for G5 storm conditions. The last G5 solar storm happened May 10, 2024. It was the first G5 solar storm in two decades, so reaching that level in consecutive years would be considered uncommon. "A powerful coronal mass ejection (CME) erupted from the Sun the evening of 30 May," the SWPC says. "The CME is anticipated to arrive at Earth later on Sunday, 1 June. The CME arrival will likely lead to immediate geomagnetic disturbances with the potential for G3 (Strong) levels, and a chance for G4. "Conditions will likely intensify as CME progression continues and G4 levels become more possible on Monday, 2 June. Geomagnetic storm levels will likely begin subsiding by Tuesday, 3 June, with G1-G2 (Minor-Moderate) still possible." Minnesota is in a perfect position for overhead auroras, but the smoke will be key to how much visibility there is. All of Minnesota is in an air quality alert due to smoke from Canadian wildfires flowing through the sky, and some of the smoke will reach near the surface. Meteorologist Sven Sundgaard says skies will be clear in Minnesota Sunday night at the peak of the solar storm, but "it's wait and see" for how the smoke will behave. This story was originally reported by Bring Me The News on May 31, 2025, where it first appeared.
Indian Express
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
India has zero tolerance for terrorism, will never give in to nuclear blackmail: Jaishankar to German counterpart
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said India has zero tolerance for terrorism and New Delhi will 'never give in to nuclear blackmail', while referring to the cross-border links to the Pahalgam terror attack. After meeting German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, he said, 'India will deal with Pakistan purely bilaterally' and there should be 'no confusion in any quarter' in that regard. 'I came to Berlin in the immediate aftermath of India responding to the Pahalgam terror attack. Let me share with you what I conveyed to Mr Wadephul in that context. India has zero tolerance for terrorism. India will never give in to nuclear blackmail,' he said. The German Foreign Minister publicly condemned the terrorist attack on India and supported its right to defend itself against terrorism, sources said. Wadephul also advocated a bilateral solution between India and Pakistan, they said. Jaishankar said India values 'Germany's understanding' that 'every nation has a right to defend itself against terrorism'. Wadephul said the relations are more diverse and Germany wants to 'deepen our ties' while Jaishankar said that in recent years, 'our cooperation acquired many more facets, gained much stronger momentum'. The External Affairs Minister also recalled his meeting with Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Friday, saying he noted his strong commitment to elevating and expanding the strategic partnership. 'Our talks addressed different dimensions of our bilateral cooperation; they ranged from trade to technology and investment, to defence, security, energy, sustainability, mobility of talent and societal exchanges,' Jaishankar said. They exchanged views on a 'wide range of issues, from immediate neighbourhood to global concerns and challenges'. 'I want to underline here that Germany for us is a really important partner,' said Jaishankar, adding, 'We cooperate in forums like the G4 to the G20.' In an interview to Danish daily Politiken, Jaishankar criticised Europe for backing Pakistan when it was under military dictatorship. 'Our borders have been violated by Pakistan in Kashmir ever since our Independence in 1947. And what have we seen in the eight decades since then,' he asked. 'That large, democratic Europe, to use your own term, has stood side by side with military dictatorships in the region.' 'No one has supported the military regime — and undermined democracy in Pakistan in so many ways — as much as the West,' he said. He made these comments in Copenhagen as part of his three-nation tour of the Netherlands, Denmark and Germany. Jaishankar emphasised that India supports countries' sovereignty and internationally recognised borders. 'But my worldview and my view of Europe are shaped by my own experiences. You talk about the inviolability of borders — well, why don't we start with the inviolability of my borders?' 'That's where my world begins. But we've always been told that we had to solve that ourselves,' he said. 'Of the major collective challenges today, I would place terrorism at the top, alongside climate change, growing poverty, and the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic in the Global South,' he said. In a separate interview to Danish broadcaster TV 2, Jaishankar said the understanding between India and Pakistan on May 10 to stop fighting and military actions was firmed up 'directly' by the militaries of the two sides. Jaishankar's comments came against the backdrop of US President Donald Trump's claim that Washington played a role in brokering the truce. 'We had the conflict for a few days (and) we resolved that conflict for the moment in its particular military form through an understanding for the cessation of fighting and military action. And this was something that we negotiated directly between the militaries of the two countries,' he said. 'The trigger for it was… we hit them very hard on the morning of (May) 10… and that caused the Pakistanis to say, 'Ok, we're prepared to stop the firing and reach an understanding about how to deal with it'.' Jaishankar is in Berlin in the concluding leg of his three-nation tour. Earlier in the day, he posted on X, 'Honoured to meet Chancellor Friedrich Merz today in Berlin. Conveyed the best wishes of PM @narendramodi. Look forward to working with his government to elevate and expand our Strategic Partnership. Appreciate Germany's solidarity as India counters the challenge of terrorism.' He also met Minister of Economy and Energy Katherina Reiche. 'Discussed ways to enhance our talent linkages, industry partnership and joint collaboration to build more resilient supply chains,' Jaishankar said. He also met Minister of Economy and Energy Katherina Reiche. 'Discussed ways to enhance our talent linkages, industry partnership and joint collaboration to build more resilient supply chains,' Jaishankar said. The EAM said he had a 'good conversation' with Gunter Sautter, Foreign and Security Policy Adviser to Merz. 'Exchanged perspectives on major global issues, including combating terrorism. Our deepening partnership is an important factor of stability in an uncertain world. We will also work together to strengthen resilience and trust,' he said.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Morning Bid: An awkward G7
LONDON (Reuters) - What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Financial Industry and Financial Markets Group of Seven finance chiefs have much to disagree about these days as smouldering tensions on trade and currencies form the backdrop to the their meeting in Canada on Tuesday. I'll get into this and all of the rest of the market news below. Plus, in my column today, I discuss why the market's initial calm over the latest U.S. credit rating downgrade might be misleading. Today's Market Minute * The leaders of Britain, Canada and France threatened "concrete actions" against Israel on Monday if it does not stop a renewed military offensive in Gaza and lift aid restrictions, piling further pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. * Donald Trump said after his call on Monday with President Vladimir Putin that Russia and Ukraine will immediately start negotiations for a ceasefire, but the Kremlin said the process would take time and the U.S. president indicated he was not ready to join Europe with fresh sanctions to pressure Moscow. * China cut benchmark lending rates for the first time since October on Tuesday, while major state banks lowered deposit rates as authorities work to ease monetary policy to help buffer the economy from the impact of the Sino-U.S. trade war. * The current problem with Chinese economic data is that there is something for everybody. Bears point to slowing factory output in April, weak property prices and investment, soft retail sales and lacklustre growth in electricity generation. But bulls highlight resilient iron ore imports, recovering crude oil arrivals, surging installations of renewable energy and strong electric vehicle production. Find out how to make sense of it all in Clyde Russell's latest column. An awkward G7 Monday's wobble in U.S. stocks and bonds on the latest U.S. sovereign credit rating cut seemed to calm quickly, but the dollar remained under pressure and bond markets across the G4 were on edge. Debt worries are beginning to rankle more broadly. Japanese long-dated government bonds were the latest victims overnight after a poor auction of 20-year bonds saw 30-year and 40-year JGB yields soar to new record highs above 3% as the 20-year yield hit its highest since 2000. The auction may be an ominous portent for an equivalent U.S. debt sale on Tuesday, where $16 billion of 20-year Treasuries come under the hammer. But market attention may now shift to potential currency discussions at this week's G7 meeting after weeks of speculation that Washington may push Japan and other Asian countries to stop capping their currencies as part of its bilateral trade negotiations. Japan's Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said on Tuesday that he expects that any discussions about exchange rates with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will be based on their shared view that excessive currency volatility is undesirable. After a previous meeting with Bessent in Washington last month, Kato said the two agreed to continue "constructive" dialogue on currency policy, but did not discuss setting currency targets or a framework to control yen moves. U.S. officials appear keen to keep the trade re-set on the overall agenda and to continue pressuring China. "The Secretary will push the G7 to continue to focus on rebalancing the global economy and addressing unfair economic policies that contribute to imbalances," the spokesperson said. "The G7 must work together to protect our workers and firms from China's unfair practices." With JGB wobbles and the G7 meeting as a backdrop, dollar/yen slipped again on Tuesday. The dollar index nudged down to its lowest in almost 2 weeks. But outside the G7, China's yuan bucked the trend and weakened as the People's Bank of China cut its key lending rates for the first time in seven months, in part to help buffer the economy from the impact of the Sino-U.S. trade war. That helped Chinese stocks outperform an otherwise flat-to-postive day for stocks in Asia and Europe, although Wall Street stock futures were in the red again despite Monday's late recovery by the S&P 500. Also bucking the trend was the Australian dollar, which edged lower after the Reserve Bank of Australia cut benchmark interest rates by 25 basis points and left the door open to further easing in the months ahead. Later on Tuesday, Wall Street will keep a close eye on Home Depot's quarterly update to better assess how big retailers are coping with the tariff shock. Another stream of Federal Reserve speakers are also on the line up today. The message from Monday's heavy dose of Fedspeak was that the central bank is on hold for the foreseeable future. Fed futures pricing now expects no rate cut before September and just two cuts over the remainder of the year thereafter. Be sure to check out today's column, where I discuss why the market's initial calm over the latest U.S. credit downgrade may be deceptive, as credit default swaps reveal deep investor anxieties about America's fiscal health. Chart of the day The United States isn't the only country whose sovereign credit rating is under pressure. Long-dated G4 government borrowing rates over 30-years are climbing. Japan was the latest in the firing line on Tuesday after a poor auction of 20-year bonds. Anxiety is building up about the country's debt-to-GDP ratio, which is already an eye-watering 263%. The Bank of Japan seeks to lift interest rates to handle 'normalizing' inflation, as it also looks to run down its massive holdings of government debt. Japan's 30-year and 40-year government bond yields jumped 17 and 15 basis points, respectively, to hit record highs above 3%. The 30-year JGB yield is now back above those in Germany. Today's events to watch * Canada April consumer prices (8:30 AM EDT) * G7 finance ministers and central bankers meet in Banff in Alberta, Canada * Federal Reserve Board Governor Adriana Kugler, Boston Fed President Susan Collins, St Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem, Atlanta President Raphael Bostic, Richmond Fed chief Thomas Barkin, San Francisco Fed chief Mary Daly and Cleveland Fed boss Beth Hammack all speak * U.S. corporate earnings: Home Depot, Palo Alto Networks, Keysight Opinions expressed are those of the author. They do not reflect the views of Reuters News, which, under the Trust Principles, is committed to integrity, independence, and freedom from bias. (By Mike Dolan; Editing by Anna Szymanski) Sign in to access your portfolio
Tom's Guide
18-05-2025
- Tom's Guide
LG G4 vs Samsung S95F: Which flagship OLED TV is worth the money?
The G4 is one of the best OLED TVs LG has ever made, and because it debuted in 2024, it's now heavily discounted. With incredible QD-OLED performance and ample features, the Samsung S95F is sure to be one of the year's best TVs. It's brand new, though, so it costs more than the LG G4. When folks come to me and ask for advice about buying a top-shelf TV, I always start with the same question: 'How important is it for you to buy a brand-new TV?' It's tempting to break the bank on one of the year's best TVs, but for many people, saving money on a year-old model is a far better option. Take this year, for instance. When all's said and done, the newly released Samsung S95F is sure to be one of the best OLED TVs of 2025. But right now, the 2024 LG G4 OLED is every bit as good as it was when it debuted. Critically, it's also way less expensive than the newer S95F. If you're stuck between the two, fear not: I've spent a ton of time testing and watching both of these flagship OLED TVs, and I'm here to break down all of their similarities and differences. LG G4 Samsung S95F Sizes 55", 65", 77", 83", 97" 55", 65", 77", 83" Ports 4x HDMI 2.1 4x HDMI 2.1 Resolution 3,840 x 2,160p 3,840 x 2,160p HDR Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG HDR10, HDR10+, HLG Smart TV software webOS Tizen OS ATSC 3.0 support? No No Processor a11 AI Processor 4K NQ4 AI Gen3 When their specs are compared side by side, it's easy to see that these two OLEDs have a lot in common. Both the G4 and the S95F come in 55-, 65-, 77- and 83-inch models (though the G4 is also available in a mind-blowingly big 97-inch version). Additionally, each model offers a full suite of four high-bandwidth, HDMI 2.1-compatible ports. This makes them perfect for dedicated gamers and A/V enthusiasts. One important distinction lies with their respective HDR support. Like all Samsung TVs currently on the market, the S95F does not support Dolby Vision, a popular, proprietary HDR format. Instead, Samsung offers HDR10+, a royalty-free version of the format that works in a similar way. You'll still be able to watch Dolby Vision streaming titles and Blu-ray discs on the S95F, but the picture will fall back to standard HDR10. In other words, the S95F won't be taking full advantage of Dolby Vision's efforts to replicate the creator's intent. Like all LG OLEDs, the G4 supports Dolby Vision (though it leaves off HDR10+ support). For most people, Dolby Vision is the better format to have on hand, as it remains the most popular. To learn more about Dolby Vision, check out our guide to whether or not you need Dolby Vision at all. Both TVs make use of a pedestal-style stand rather than a pair of feet. Fortunately, each stand design offers enough headroom for a dedicated soundbar. Thanks to the sleek nature of OLED display technology, both the G4 and the S95F showcase wildly thin panels. Of the two, however, the S95F is a touch thinner. The biggest difference between their designs involves their inputs. The G4 houses all of its connectivity options in an L-shaped cutout on the pack of the panel. The S95F leverages Samsung's One Connect Box, which connects to the panel with a single cable and can be placed anywhere within the TV's surrounding area. Your mileage may vary, but I appreciate the S95F's added flexibility. If you have a particular home theater setup that would benefit from the One Connect Box, the S95F will treat you well. When it comes to remote controls, things aren't as cut and dry. I absolutely adore the Samsung Solar Cell remote, which charges an internal lithium-ion battery by way of indoor and outdoor lighting. It's very convenient. However, the super-slim Solar Cell remote doesn't feature a dedicated input button, and I find that to be a bit of a headache when it comes to changing inputs on the fly. The G4 is paired with last-year's version of LG's Magic Remote. Conveniently, it does feature an input-selection button, but it's also large and not nearly as convenient as the Solar Cell remote. Each of these TVs will look great on the wall or on top of a credenza, but on the whole, the S95F is a better-designed TV. Winner: Samsung S95F Before we dive into which of these TVs delivers better overall performance, let's take a look at how their test results stack up in a side-by-side comparison. LG G4 Samsung S95F SDR Brightness (10%, in nits) 358 267 Delta-E (lower is better) 1.4 1.2 HDR Brightness (10%, in nits) 1,487 2,138 UHDA-P3 Gamut Coverage 97.17% 99.97% Rec. 2020 Gamut Coverage 72.91% 90.26% Input latency (milliseconds) 9.2 9.2 While both of these TVs benefit from the perfect black levels and pixel-level dimming that we've come to expect from OLED displays, the S95F is significantly brighter than the G4 when it comes to HDR content. In a nutshell, this means that specular highlights (small, concentrated areas of brightness) will pop more on the S95F. And, when you're dealing with the self-emissive nature of OLED displays, this pop will go a long way towards the picture looking more realistic. While watching SDR content (like basic cable and most streaming content), the G4 provides a brighter overall picture. That said, it's not significantly brighter under these circumstances, so you can probably set that aside for now. The S95F offers some of the best color we're likely to see in 2025. Here's some good news: Each of these TVs arrives with incredible out-of-the-box accuracy in their respective Filmmaker modes. You probably won't feel compelled to calibrate them professionally, which will save you money. However, when it comes to color volume, the S95F is far and away the better competitor. You can see this reflected in their Rec.2020 color gamut results. In fact, the S95F offers some of the best color we're likely to see in 2025 — it's that good. This mostly has to do with the fact that the S95F is equipped with quantum dots, which allow for brighter, purer color than what the G4's WOLED display is capable of. Both of these OLED TVs deliver an accurate, jaw-dropping picture, particularly in HDR. If you're chasing the best possible picture, though, the S95F is the better pick. Its superior highlight brightness and next-level color volume make for a truly immersive experience. Winner: Samsung S95F Neither LG's webOS or Samsung's Tizen OS are my smart platform of choice, but they'll get you through your day if you opt to use them on a regular basis. I find the S95F's user interface to be more cluttered than the G4's, but both software suites are fine for most people. On the gaming side of things, there aren't very many specs separating the two. As mentioned, each TV offers four HDMI 2.1 inputs, and both support Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), G-Sync compatibility and a variation of AMD's FreeSync. However, if you want to leverage one of these OLEDs as a monitor for high-end PC gaming, the S95F's native refresh rate of 165Hz is slightly better than the G4's 144Hz. Both can handle the 4K/120Hz cap of current-generation consoles like the Xbox Series X and the PS5 Pro. The most noteworthy missing feature on the S95F is, of course, Dolby Vision. I imagine that most folks shopping in the top-shelf price bracket have already made peace with Samsung's decision not to back Dolby Vision HDR. Still, it's a significant blow to A/V enthusiasts who'd like to put together a complete home theater setup. In fact, I'd wager that the S95F's lack of Dolby Vision will ultimately matter to more people than the various AI-based features that S95F exclusively claims. Were it not for a lack of Dolby Vision, this category would come down to a draw. Instead, the LG G4 has the edge when it comes to features. Winner: LG G4 LG G4 Samsung S95F Specs (25) 24 24 Design (25) 21 23 Performance (25) 24 25 Features (25) 24 23 Total Score (100) 93 95 One glance at the scorecard and the closeness of this match-up is clear. But one factor we haven't considered yet is maybe the most important of all: price. After spending countless hours with each of these TVs, I'm confident in saying the Samsung S95F is the better overall performer. Its quantum dot-enhanced color, together with its sensational HDR highlight brightness, make for a sensational visual spectacle. But there's no running away from its price. Right now, the 65-inch Samsung S95F is $3,299, and unfortunately, this is too rich for the vast majority of shoppers. This is where my shop-for-a-year-old TV advice comes into play. By comparison, the 65-inch LG G4 is just $2,000 right now. A TV that's just about as good as the S95F for $1,300 less feels like a pretty killer deal to me. (Plus, you'll land Dolby Vision support, if that matters to you.) If you're looking to splash out on one of the best TVs money can buy and you don't mind dropping $3,000 or more for the privilege, the Samsung S95F is a slam-dunk choice. It's eye-wateringly expensive, but it looks incredible and it's stuffed with features for gaming and beyond. Of course, if you're set on the Samsung, maybe wait a year.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Impact LED Signs Launches the G4 Series EMC: High-Visibility, High-Reliability LED Sign Innovation
LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Impact LED Signs, a U.S. manufacturer, today announced the launch of its new G4 Series EMC, engineered for high-performance visibility, simplified installation, and long-term performance. After more than two years of development, the G4 Series delivers what sign companies and businesses need most: viewability, reliability, and quality. The G4 Series EMC is among the brightest electronic message centers on the market, with 8,000 to 10,000+ nits' brightness and a 160° ultra-wide viewing angle. Its borderless cabinet design and sun-shielding louvers ensure content remains vibrant and visible, even in direct sunlight. "The G4 EMC was designed from real-world feedback from our dealer partners and their customers. The G4 empowers sign companies to deliver the next generation of LED Signs to their customers affordably, unlike anything else in the marketplace," said Mike Townsend, Vice President and Partner Exclusive Benefits of the G4 Series EMC LED Sign Superior Viewability 8,000–10,000+ nit brightness 160° wide viewing angle Sleek, full-screen, borderless design Coolest Running LED Sign for Long Life Runs 43% cooler than comparable signs Lower internal temps = improved longevity Simplified ventilation requirements for easier installs Designed for Drama Free Installation The G4 is 34% lighter than standard EMCs Full front and rear accessibility Versatile mounting options for most applications Patent-Pending Power & Connectivity Smart HDMI data and power into a single cable for increased reliability Snap-in connectors provide secure, fast setup Exclusive technology only available from Impact LED Signs Dedicated Sign Dealer & Customer Support Customers benefit from a lifetime of U.S.-based technical support from the same engineers who build the signs, ensuring expert guidance throughout the product's life. Content management is provided through a cellular VPN and supported by unlimited training and hand-holding customer service. The G4 Series EMC reflects the company's commitment to quality and innovation with its long-standing mission to bringing only the best LED signage to American companies. To learn more or watch the G4 overview video, visit: [ Media Contact:Michael RossDirector of GrowthImpact LED SignsEmail: mross@ Website: View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Impact LED Signs 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
