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IOL News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Discover the latest must-have toys and books for kids
A favourite star of Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, and also a star in his own Disney+ series I Am Groot. Image: Loot Description: I Am Groot: Groovin'; Groot Plush A favourite star of Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, and also a star in his own Disney+series I Am Groovin' Groot Plush figure showcases the lovable alien's love of dancing with movement activated via sounds. The beloved character plush also says the iconic phrase, "I am Groot," while groovin' to the beat and when the button on his chest is pressed. With a stylized, soft plush body and plastic molded head, the 11-inch soft doll is perfect for on-the-go epic adventures and playtime at home. Makes a great gift for Groot fans ages 3 years and older. Price: R465 Visit: This compact is perfect for playing out Shani doll's performances and opens to reveal an exciting performance-themed adventure. Image: Loot Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Description: Polly Pocket Starring Shani: Talent Show Compact Get ready for performing fun with the Polly Pocket Talent Show is one of Polly doll's best pals—she's smart, curious and creative—and her talent always shines whether she's solving a science problem or performing onstage. Go Shani! This compact is perfect for playing out Shani doll's performances and opens to reveal an exciting performance-themed adventure with a balcony and lights that have 5 different settings (press the button to activate). Compact also includes multiple features, micro Shani, Polly and Lila dolls, 20+ play pieces (some have a Pop's Swap feature) and 25 + pop-out pieces kids can use as props to stage different fun performances. Price: R349 Visit: Former Miss Universe and Miss South Africa Demi-Leigh Tebow encourages young readers to find their purpose and help others in need Image: Loot Description: Princess Paris Finds Her Purpose Former Miss Universe and Miss South Africa Demi-Leigh Tebow encourages young readers to find their purpose and help others in need in her first children's book about a princess whol oses her crown, starring Demi's real-life dog Paris the her crown is stolen, Princess Paris fears she'll never get it back. How can she represent her king without her crown? She doesn't feel much like a princess and worries all the animals on the Royal Savanna won't take her seriously without it. But as each animal Paris meets faces a unique problem, she discovers that being a princess requires more than wearing a shiny adventurous story is paw-fect for ages 4 to 8, focuses on finding your purpose and being kind, is a creative conversation starter between parents and children about helping others, and is a perfect choice for a nursery display or a baby shower or birthday gift. Price: R159 Visit: Be amazed by these ten thrilling adventures, featuring the bravest, strongest and silliest superheroes the world has ever seen. Image: Loot
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
What is the Combat Chest in Marvel Rivals and how to get it?
Image via NetEase Games. There's been a flurry of new content in Marvel Rivals right now. First, It was the Chrono Shield Cards. Now, NetEase Games has unveiled yet another brand new aspect in the game, which is the Combat Chest. This new in-game component is going to be similar to the Battle Pass. With Season 2.5 planned to be released on May 30, 2025, a lot of things are lined-up to be revealed via this mid-season refresh update. The main highlight of this update has to be the arrival of Ultron in the game as a playable character. This upcoming character is also getting a new outfit as well, along with Groot. Besides, a lot of characters are getting their respective buffs and nerfs. Combat Chest in Marvel - What is it and how to get it? The Combat Chest is a new reward system in Marvel Rivals which works almost exactly like the Battle Pass in the game. However, there is a significant difference. Unlike the standard Battle Pass which progresses by spending Chrono Tokens, the Combat Chest progresses by playing matches. Another interesting quality of this new rewards system is that it doesn't expire at all and players can continue digging rewards from it without any time restraints. Now the question is, how to get it? If you don't want to spend your money on the game besides the Battle Pass, then you can sit relaxed as the Combat Chest will still reward you, without spending a single penny. However, that's the free version of the Combat Chest, and the rewards will also be low-tiered, like the Emma Frost Make It Rain Emote. But if you purchase the Premium version of the Combat Chest by spending 690 Lattice, which costs around $7, then you can treat yourself with some Advanced rewards like the Storm Kingdom Savior MVP. Players need to keep in mind that the Combat Chest will be available until July 11, 2025. But if players activate the Combat Chest before that, then it will stay forever in their accounts and there will be no time limit to claim rewards through it. Players can progress through the Combat Chest even after it gets unavailable, but it needs to be purchased and activated before that. The Combat Chest in Marvel Rivals is going to be released on May 30, 2025 at 9 AM UTC on all platforms, along with the release of the Season 2.5 . Read More: All new hero team-ups in Marvel Rivals Season 2.5 Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
How to get the new X-Tron and Yggroot skins in Marvel Rivals Season 2.5
Image via NetEase Games. Those who have been waiting for new skins of Ultron and Groot in Marvel Rivals, have good news as the wait is finally over. NetEase Games has recently announced brand new skins for these two popular characters of the game in its Season 2.5. The mid-season refresh will bring Ultron in the game as a playable character. Along with it, the Season 2.5 patch will introduce new team-up abilities and pose nerfs and buffs to several characters. However, the announcement of the new skins of those two heroes is surely going to be a treat for the fans. Marvel Rivals announces new X-Tron and Yggroot skins for Ultron and Groot in Marvel Rivals Just like everyone anticipated, NetEase Games has recently announced that that two new skins for Ultron and Groot are coming into the game respectively. These two skins will be available from May 30 at 7 PM PT. The upcoming skin of Ultron is named X-Tron, which give him a more fearsome look. This skin is more metallic than his usual appearance with a red cape, along with an Arc-reactor kind of object on his chest, with reddish-black arms and a red face,, which kind of reminds us of Ironman. This skin is also reminiscent of his multiverse-destoryer look from What If? Season 1 Episode 8. On the other hand, Groot gets a more grim and serious look in his upcoming Yggroot skin, which is kind of unusual as compared to his previous avatars. Groot's new skin will wield a silver-grayish texture along with crystal blue patches all over his body. Except for the looks of the new skins, NetEase Games hasn't revealed further details, like pricing and all. However, both the skins are expected to arrive as respective bundles, each shaving individual Emote, Nameplate, and Spray. In order to acquire these skins, players need to head to the Store tab when on or after May 30. In this tab, players will need to tap on the Featured section, where these two new skins will be showcased for purchasing. Read More: Marvel Rivals early Season 2.5 patch notes - Times of India Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
$10B data center deal comes as area emerges as tech hub
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A major data center linked to Google is said to be part of a $10 billion-dollar investment that could create hundreds of new jobs, according to West Memphis, Arkansas city officials. For almost a year, West Memphis Mayor Marco McClendon has hinted on News Channel Three at 3 that he would be unveiling the biggest investment in the history of West Memphis, Arkansas, very soon. 'We've been on a winning streak for so long, and so many great things are coming in the next couple of weeks. You're going to hear about the biggest investment in the City of West Memphis,' said Mayor McClendon. The biggest investment is believed to be a Fortune 100 company that's planning a $10 billion data center. It would be located on 920 acres of land on Bollinger Road near the Coca-Cola distribution warehouse. The data center is expected to create 300 new jobs. A city spokesperson, citing non-disclosure agreements, would only tell Your News Leader that they're working with a company called Groot LLC. Fortune 100 company working to build data center in West Memphis, city says However, the Memphis Business Journal is reporting that Groot is a local entity operating for Google, one of the world's largest companies. Last week, the West Memphis City Council voted to approve several agreements with Groot, including payment in lieu of taxes, along with an infrastructure and incentives package. But complete details haven't been released. The possible deal comes as the Memphis area emerges as a tech hub. 'What we love about that Memphis is suddenly now on that stage for technology companies, data centers that are considering major investments here,' said Ted Townsend, Greater Memphis Chamber CEO and President. The Memphis area now has 11 data centers, including the Elon Musk Xai supercomputer, and a new data center is being planned on Getwell Road, the old Fred's headquarters. 'That's exciting to us, where we adapt and reuse these facilities. And what once was an Electrolux facility is now the world's largest supercomputer, and once was Fred's headquarters is now going to be a data center,' said Townsend. Pearson calls out Health Department, Mayor Harris over xAI But as more data centers come to the Mid-South, there are public concerns about transparency and the impact on the environment as the Memphis area becomes the heartbeat of the Digital Delta. 'We have to support economic development, but we certainly can't do it at the cost of a community that has historically been mistreated and not given the whole truth,' said TN Senator Raumesh Akbari, (D) Memphis. 'So, that's what I'm looking for, what turbines are actually being used, and what is the environmental impact? What's the air quality impact? What's the water impact?' The City of West Memphis has also agreed to a 65% real and personal property tax abatement for 30 years with Groot LLC. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Buzz Feed
06-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
42 Hilarious Fails That I *Almost* Feel Bad For Laughing At...Almost, But Not Quite Enough To Stop Me
1. To be fair, this threatening message might actually make me laugh during a hard time. 2. This was a good, solid try. I'll bet the teacher doesn't even notice! 3. Happy birthday, Anal! 4. This cinnamon roll has seen some dark, dark things. 5. As has this..."hedgehog" (which looks more like a deformed Groot). 6. This had to be intentional, right? 7. It's never too early to start your kids on communing with the dead! 8. I can't decide if this is a fail or a compelling advertisement to join the donor list. 9. This may be a fail in terms of what the teacher wanted, technically correct. 10. I bet there are people out there who would pay for this kind of latte art. 11. You might get cursed eating this, but it still looks perfectly edible! 12. This might not have turned out as intended, but it's still a darn good ornament. 13. What do you mean? You didn't want to look like a Neopolitan ice cream? 14. Let this be a lesson: never wear a joke gift. 15. ...Maybe you can repurpose these for a bachelorette party? 16. I give this dad 5/5 stars for trying. 17. But this baker, who also tried to recreate Elsa, gets 0/10. 18. I hate to say this is 100% a Boomer, is 100% a Boomer. 19. As is this poor dad, who really, really tried. 22. This guy made a classic mistake. u/sammyfrisa / Via 23. I can't decide if this is a butthole or a terrifying crater with aliens spilling out... u/GitRDone95 / Via ...because this person has a point. [deleted] / Via 24. Imagine being such a lousy cook you burn the COOKBOOK. Oh, wait, I don't have to imagine. I'd find a way to burn ice cream. u/unclemerle1775 / Via 25. ...Well, that's one way to start a book. u/Ryno3639 / Via 26. I have a bad feeling whoever made this typo is getting fired. u/gordonjham / Via 27. Along with whoever made this typo. u/ILikeTheWay_YouTalk / Via 28. I don't know what this person was hoping for, but this did NOT go as planned. u/goldquest / Via 29. Neither did this. u/richbrown / Via 30. Thank goodness this person was here to maintain the patriotism of this swim meet. u/tracenator03 / Via 31. This person should just say they were trying to go for the poop emoji at this point. [deleted] / Via 32. The thicc dinosaur is cuter anyways! u/TheAshInTrash / Via 33. This braille fail is so bad that I have to laugh. u/NicotheAxolotl0w0 / Via 34. This person didn't get quite what they ordered. u/InternalCommercial / Via 35. Or this person. u/g3nx4 / Via 36. This poor soul just wanted a cool Japanese souvenir. u/ucchan801 / Via 37. Is this a fail? Or is a t-shirt with a message we can all aspire to? (Kidding, mom!!!) [deleted] / Via 38. Speaking of moms...I'm sure this mom appreciated this last-minute improvisation. u/thewatches / Via 39. This person accidentally unlocked the perfect way to repurpose Christmas cookie cutters for Halloween. u/bobjoeman / Via 40. I feel a bit bad for laughing at this. u/l2obinn / Via 41. And this one. Oh, the irony. u/wrenchtosser / Via 42. And this person could join up with #10 and #15 to sell sexual-themed food? u/C4RD_TP_SG / Via
