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ITV News
03-08-2025
- Entertainment
- ITV News
Supergirl
SSubtitles Drama 1h with violence Turn on Parental controls Meet Superman's fierce, high-flying cousin - turns out saving the world is a family thing! Catch every series of this all-action DC adventure. More info S1: E1 - Pilot Series 1 1. Pilot A new hero takes to the skies in the series premiere. 2. Stronger Together A new threat forces Kara to push her doubts aside. 3. Fight or Flight Supergirl must face down Reactron, one of Superman's enemies. 4. Livewire Kara's Thanksgiving is interrupted by Livewire. 5. How Does She Do It? Kara babysits for Cat while Supergirl saves the city. 6. Red Faced Kara goes too far when facing the cyborg Red Tornado. 7. Human for a Day Kara loses her powers and an earthquake strikes the city. 8. Hostile Takeover Kara goes head-to-head with her aunt Astra. 9. Blood Bonds Kara must find a way to rescue Hank from Astra's husband. 10. Childish Things Winn's dad, the supervillain Toyman, escapes from prison. 11. Strange Visitor from Another Planet Kara helps Hank battle an alien who killed his people. 12. Bizarro Kara faces off against the Bizarro version of herself. 13. For the Girl Who Has Everything Kara is trapped in a dream world by an alien parasite. 14. Truth, Justice and the American Way Supergirl battles the deadly Master Jailer. 15. Solitude Supergirl does battle with Indigo. 16. Falling Red Kryptonite causes Supergirl to turn on her friends. 17. Manhunter J'onn J'onzz reveals the story of his hidden identity. 18. Worlds Finest The Flash crosses over to National City. 19. Myriad Non and Indigo use mind control on National City. 20. Better Angels Supergirl must save the planet in the first season finale.
The South African
26-06-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Barbarians reveal team to face Springboks
O'Mahony will lead a Barbarians team packed with international quality to take on the Springboks in Cape Town, the first time the invitational side have faced them on South African soil. Livewire scrumhalf Tawera Kerr-Barlow partners Chiefs' Josh Jacomb in an exciting halfback combination. New Zealanders Peter Umaga-Jensen and Leicester Fainga'anuku line up in the midfield with fellow Kiwis Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkins and Mark Tele'a on the wings. France's Malvyn Jaminet starts at fullback. Meanwhile, Ireland Test centurion Cian Healy – who will also call time on his rugby career on Saturday – packs down at loosehead alongside France's Camille Chat and Samoan tighthead Paul Alo-Emile. Stomers lock Ruben van Heerden lines up against his fellow countrymen in the second-row and partnered with England's David Ribbans, who was born and raised in South Africa. The Barbarians back row is packed with international experience with skipper O'Mahony featuring alongside former All Black captain Sam Cane and Shannon Frizell. The star-studded line up continues on the bench, with Ricky Riccitelli, Hassane Kolingar and Will Collier providing the front-row cover. Josh Beehre, Hoskins Sotutu and Lachlan Boshier complete the forward replacements. Santiago Arata and Joe Marchant provide the backline cover. 'This side is packed with experience and exciting players and we are looking forward to going out there and expressing ourselves on Saturday,' said Barbarians head coach Robbie Deans. 'This is the first time a South African crowd have got to see the Barbarians face the Springboks on home soil and it's going to be a great fixture. 'The boys have come in and connected really well, those connections are helping drive us on the field and we are looking forward to showing that against the World Champions on Saturday.' Tickets for the fixture, which kicks off at 17:10 at the DHL Stadium, can still be purchased via Barbarians F.C. team to face the Springboks: Cian Healy Camille Chat Paul Alo-Emile Ruben van Heerden David Ribbans Peter O'Mahony (captain) Sam Cane Shannon Frizell Tawera Kerr-Barlow Josh Jacomb Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkins Peter Umaga-Jensen Leicester Fainga'anuku Mark Telea Melvyn Jaminet Replacements: Ricky Ricatelli Hassane Kolingar Will Collier Josh Beehre Hoskins Sotutu Santiago Arata Joe Marchant Lachlan Boshier Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The Advertiser
12-06-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Pickett rejects WA lure to stay at Demons until 2034
Melbourne star Kysaiah Pickett has emphatically rejected the lure of a return to Western Australia, signing a monster seven-year contract extension with the Demons. Livewire forward Pickett, already locked in for two more seasons, becomes the longest-contract player in the AFL after signing a deal that will keep him at Melbourne until at least the end of 2034. Pickett will be 33 by the end of his new contract, a deal reportedly worth $12 million. He eclipses Fremantle's Hayden Young, who signed a six-year extension in December to stay at the Dockers until 2033. Gold Coast young gun Mac Andrew signed a five-year contract from 2025 in September, which will be extended by another four years to 2034 if targets are met. Pickett had been heavily linked with a move to Fremantle, where former 2021 premiership teammate Luke Jackson plays. The 24-year-old, who has family links to both Perth and Adelaide, had been open about struggling with homesickness since being drafted to the Demons in 2019. Pickett thanked the club for their support after announcing the deal on Thursday. "I'm really happy and proud to be continuing my career in the red and blue," Pickett said in a club statement. "I love my teammates and my coaches, and I can't wait to see what we can achieve together in the years to come. "The club has shown so much care for me and my family, and I can't thank them enough for their support. "I get to live out my childhood dream, playing footy for the oldest club at the MCG, and I'm excited and grateful to be a Demon for life." Pickett has become one of the most lethal small forwards in the competition with his creative talents. The 24-year-old leads 14th-placed Melbourne (5-8) with 21 goals after kicking three in their King's Birthday blockbuster against Collingwood, ahead of Bayley Fritsch (14). It was his five-goal haul against Fremantle in round six that helped spark Melbourne after a 0-5 start to the season. Drafted with pick No.12, Pickett boasts 182 goals from 116 games. Melbourne star Kysaiah Pickett has emphatically rejected the lure of a return to Western Australia, signing a monster seven-year contract extension with the Demons. Livewire forward Pickett, already locked in for two more seasons, becomes the longest-contract player in the AFL after signing a deal that will keep him at Melbourne until at least the end of 2034. Pickett will be 33 by the end of his new contract, a deal reportedly worth $12 million. He eclipses Fremantle's Hayden Young, who signed a six-year extension in December to stay at the Dockers until 2033. Gold Coast young gun Mac Andrew signed a five-year contract from 2025 in September, which will be extended by another four years to 2034 if targets are met. Pickett had been heavily linked with a move to Fremantle, where former 2021 premiership teammate Luke Jackson plays. The 24-year-old, who has family links to both Perth and Adelaide, had been open about struggling with homesickness since being drafted to the Demons in 2019. Pickett thanked the club for their support after announcing the deal on Thursday. "I'm really happy and proud to be continuing my career in the red and blue," Pickett said in a club statement. "I love my teammates and my coaches, and I can't wait to see what we can achieve together in the years to come. "The club has shown so much care for me and my family, and I can't thank them enough for their support. "I get to live out my childhood dream, playing footy for the oldest club at the MCG, and I'm excited and grateful to be a Demon for life." Pickett has become one of the most lethal small forwards in the competition with his creative talents. The 24-year-old leads 14th-placed Melbourne (5-8) with 21 goals after kicking three in their King's Birthday blockbuster against Collingwood, ahead of Bayley Fritsch (14). It was his five-goal haul against Fremantle in round six that helped spark Melbourne after a 0-5 start to the season. Drafted with pick No.12, Pickett boasts 182 goals from 116 games. Melbourne star Kysaiah Pickett has emphatically rejected the lure of a return to Western Australia, signing a monster seven-year contract extension with the Demons. Livewire forward Pickett, already locked in for two more seasons, becomes the longest-contract player in the AFL after signing a deal that will keep him at Melbourne until at least the end of 2034. Pickett will be 33 by the end of his new contract, a deal reportedly worth $12 million. He eclipses Fremantle's Hayden Young, who signed a six-year extension in December to stay at the Dockers until 2033. Gold Coast young gun Mac Andrew signed a five-year contract from 2025 in September, which will be extended by another four years to 2034 if targets are met. Pickett had been heavily linked with a move to Fremantle, where former 2021 premiership teammate Luke Jackson plays. The 24-year-old, who has family links to both Perth and Adelaide, had been open about struggling with homesickness since being drafted to the Demons in 2019. Pickett thanked the club for their support after announcing the deal on Thursday. "I'm really happy and proud to be continuing my career in the red and blue," Pickett said in a club statement. "I love my teammates and my coaches, and I can't wait to see what we can achieve together in the years to come. "The club has shown so much care for me and my family, and I can't thank them enough for their support. "I get to live out my childhood dream, playing footy for the oldest club at the MCG, and I'm excited and grateful to be a Demon for life." Pickett has become one of the most lethal small forwards in the competition with his creative talents. The 24-year-old leads 14th-placed Melbourne (5-8) with 21 goals after kicking three in their King's Birthday blockbuster against Collingwood, ahead of Bayley Fritsch (14). It was his five-goal haul against Fremantle in round six that helped spark Melbourne after a 0-5 start to the season. Drafted with pick No.12, Pickett boasts 182 goals from 116 games.
Perth Now
12-06-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Pickett rejects WA lure to stay at Demons until 2034
Melbourne star Kysaiah Pickett has emphatically rejected the lure of a return to Western Australia, signing a monster seven-year contract extension with the Demons. Livewire forward Pickett, already locked in for two more seasons, becomes the longest-contract player in the AFL after signing a deal that will keep him at Melbourne until at least the end of 2034. Pickett will be 33 by the end of his new contract, a deal reportedly worth $12 million. He eclipses Fremantle's Hayden Young, who signed a six-year extension in December to stay at the Dockers until 2033. Gold Coast young gun Mac Andrew signed a five-year contract from 2025 in September, which will be extended by another four years to 2034 if targets are met. Pickett had been heavily linked with a move to Fremantle, where former 2021 premiership teammate Luke Jackson plays. The 24-year-old, who has family links to both Perth and Adelaide, had been open about struggling with homesickness since being drafted to the Demons in 2019. Pickett thanked the club for their support after announcing the deal on Thursday. "I'm really happy and proud to be continuing my career in the red and blue," Pickett said in a club statement. "I love my teammates and my coaches, and I can't wait to see what we can achieve together in the years to come. "The club has shown so much care for me and my family, and I can't thank them enough for their support. "I get to live out my childhood dream, playing footy for the oldest club at the MCG, and I'm excited and grateful to be a Demon for life." Pickett has become one of the most lethal small forwards in the competition with his creative talents. The 24-year-old leads 14th-placed Melbourne (5-8) with 21 goals after kicking three in their King's Birthday blockbuster against Collingwood, ahead of Bayley Fritsch (14). It was his five-goal haul against Fremantle in round six that helped spark Melbourne after a 0-5 start to the season. Drafted with pick No.12, Pickett boasts 182 goals from 116 games.
Business Wire
22-04-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Livewire Partners with VergeIO to Modernize MSP-Centric Cloud Infrastructure
BUSINESS WIRE)--Livewire, a cloud service provider focused exclusively on enabling Managed Service Providers (MSPs), has selected VergeOS from VergeIO as its alternate virtualization solution for those not wishing to upgrade to new VMware licensing. VergeOS is a private cloud environment tailored to the operational needs of its MSP partners. As a cloud service provider (CSP) purpose-built to serve MSPs, Livewire chose VergeIO because it offers an integrated platform that combines virtualization, storage, and networking into a single software-defined codebase. This consolidation removes the complexity and unpredictability of VMware's multi-product architecture—particularly relevant after the Broadcom acquisition, which introduced new licensing models, contract structures, and provider uncertainty. 'Our goal wasn't just to cut costs—it was to future-proof our cloud offering for the MSP channel,' said Cliff Greenberg - CEO of Livewire. 'VergeOS gives us a platform that is operationally simpler, financially sustainable, and far more aligned with the needs of today's service providers.' Livewire began evaluating alternatives as the VMware exit trend accelerated across the service provider ecosystem. Many of its MSP partners struggled with escalating VMware licensing fees, complex upgrade dependencies, and hardware constraints—making it challenging to scale profitably or meet client expectations. VergeOS offered Livewire a smooth transition path with native migration tooling, an intuitive interface familiar to VMware users, and compatibility with existing infrastructure. VergeIO's support ecosystem was critical in the transition, providing guided proof-of-concept deployments, hands-on migration services, and 24x7 engineering assistance. 'We were able to deploy VergeOS alongside our VMware environment and migrate tenants gradually—on our timeline and without disruption,' said Greenberg. 'The VergeIO team worked closely with us at every step.' The shift to VergeOS allows Livewire to consolidate infrastructure and simplify operations across its entire cloud footprint. Key benefits include: 35–40% reduction in infrastructure costs By transitioning to VergeOS' flat, per-server licensing model, Livewire eliminated costly VMware per-core and add-on product fees. The integrated storage and networking capabilities also removed the need for vSAN, NSX, and external RAID systems. This reduced hardware requirements, power consumption, and management overhead, creating immediate and recurring cost savings across the environment. Integrated, policy-driven multi-tenancy with VDC isolation VergeOS enables Livewire to provision fully isolated Virtual Data Centers (VDCs) for each MSP tenant, complete with dedicated virtual networking, compute, and storage resources. Role-based access control and nested VDC capabilities allow Livewire to delegate administration securely while enforcing strict resource boundaries and performance tiers—all without separate clusters or hardware silos. Built-in support for tiered storage, GPU workloads, disaster recovery, and VDI VergeOS natively supports multiple storage tiers and live workload migration between them, allowing Livewire to serve both high-performance and archival needs from a unified platform. Native GPU passthrough enables AI, rendering, and graphical workloads. Built-in snapshot-based replication supports near-instant disaster recovery across VergeOS environments. Support for automation tools like Terraform and Ansible VergeOS exposes a RESTful API and Terraform provider modules, enabling infrastructure-as-code deployment of VDCs, virtual machines, and network configurations. Livewire also uses Ansible for automated patching, template-based provisioning, and environment updates—significantly reducing manual intervention and accelerating tenant onboarding and scaling. Visibility and monitoring through Grafana integration VergeOS publishes detailed performance, capacity, and resource utilization metrics via Prometheus-compatible endpoints. Livewire integrates these into Grafana dashboards for real-time infrastructure and tenant health visibility, enabling proactive alerting, SLA enforcement, and capacity planning. 'CSPs like Livewire are at the heart of VergeIO's mission,' said Yan Ness, CEO of VergeIO. 'We built VergeOS to deliver the efficiency and flexibility required to serve multiple tenants securely—without stacking on cost or complexity. Livewire's success shows what's possible when providers are empowered with the right tools.' Livewire continues to expand its VergeOS-powered footprint while reinforcing its commitment to helping MSPs scale efficiently. Through its fully managed deployment and 24x7 support services, Livewire enables partners to adopt VergeOS confidently, avoiding the pitfalls of hyperscale lock-in or legacy virtualization bloat. This announcement highlights VergeOS as a powerful VMware alternative for service providers optimized for multi-tenant cloud infrastructure and turnkey service delivery. For more information on the VergeIO/Livewire VMware alternative for MSPs, check out About Livewire Livewire is a Cloud Service Provider for MSPs that powers infrastructure for MSPs nationwide. Focusing on removing friction and maximizing profitability for its partners, Livewire offers a complete, MSP-centric private cloud designed to support modern workloads and service delivery at scale. About VergeIO VergeIO is the leading VMware alternative. The company provides a software-defined data center operating system that consolidates virtualization, storage, and networking into a unified platform. VergeOS dramatically reduces complexity and cost while delivering the performance and multi-tenancy of modern IT environments. Organizations worldwide rely on VergeOS to simplify infrastructure and future-proof their operations.
