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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The President Is Dead (In Helldivers 2)
'The President of Super Earth has been killed in action by the Illuminate during the fall of Prosperity City.' That was the message that greeted Helldivers 2 players when they logged on last night in one last bid to repel their invading squid-like foes. Some truthers think the hit was inside job. When the dust settled Friday morning, the battle to save Super Earth was over and players had succeeded in winning the extraction shooter's biggest showdown since it launched. Pus they got a new battle station to celebrate. 'The devastation wrought upon our home is immense,' read the latest in-game dispatch from Arrowhead Game Studios. 'Only two Mega Cities remain standing: Prosperity City and Equality-on-Sea. The remainder have been vacated by the enemy, having suffered catastrophic damage at their hands.' New Major Orders are still pending, but in the meantime players get to vote on where to move the new DSS battle station that aided in the fight, and that provides extra military bonuses to Helldivers fighting on whatever planet it orbits. For anyone who missed the last two weeks, a brief series of entries on the Galactic Map recaps the events from the Illuminate's arrival and torching of Mars and other planets, all the way through players' epic last stand to protect Equality-on-Sea (Helldivers' version of Shanghai). A lot of creative military tactics were improvised and deployed to take down the massive invading Leviathan ships, and a wave of negative Steam reviews, purportedly from Chinese players angry, due to a potential mistranslation, about why they couldn't seem to fully liberate Equality-on-Sea, appears to have subsided. reddit-thread-Helldivers-1kz1lp4 What happens next is anyone's guess. Arrowhead Game Studios might take some time before kicking off whatever it has planned to let players catch their breath. Maybe the development team is lining up a revenge campaign, or maybe there's still another shoe to drop and Super Earth isn't quite in the clear after all. A new president? In this economy? Maybe they're just an Illuminate plant after all, ready to control Super Earth from within. The beauty of Helldivers 2's fascist space satire is that nothing is ever quite out of the question. May kicked off one of Helldivers 2's biggest balance patches and content updates in some time, including a new Warbond battle pass with additional melee weapons and the ability to level up and customize most of the shooter's guns. I wouldn't bet on any other big updates anytime soon. That said, Summer Game Fest is just around the corner and Arrowhead used host Geoff Keighley's last big gaming showcase to announce the addition of the Illuminate to the fray. Who knows what's in store for the second half of Helldivers 2's second year? . For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Time of India
From Helmets to Mind Maps: Reclaiming focus in a distracted world
Ravindra Kondekar, an alumnus of IIT Bombay, spent more than 27 years working in the Indian technology industry. He has worked in software development for the Department of Space and for many multinational corporations. He is also the inventor of 4 Patents granted by USPTO. Today, he works as a productivity consultant, helping others reach their full potential by working smartly to the best of their abilities. His teaching experience early in his career, MBA education, and senior management roles in corporate add to his ability to quickly grasp the productivity problems faced by his clients and coach them on best practices for personal productivity. LESS ... MORE 'Perhaps the most difficult thing that a human being is called upon to face is long, concentrated thinking.' – Hugo Gernsback, inventor and science fiction pioneer, writing in the 1920s …And that hasn't changed. Whether you're a software developer designing a complex system, a UX designer crafting a seamless experience, an artist conceptualizing your next piece, or a blogger crafting this post (me ) — focused thinking remains the backbone of meaningful work. To protect that focus, Gernsback invented The Isolator in 1925 — a strange helmet that blocked sound, light, and even oxygen to help the wearer concentrate. Fascinating? Yes. Practical? Not quite. But do we have something better today? Fortunately, yes. Especially when you're trying to break down a complex project, plan meaningful actions, and bring your full focus to the task at hand — there's a tool that rises to the occasion. That tool is the Mind Map — practical, visual, and surprisingly powerful. Popularized by Tony Buzan, the Mind Map was designed to tap into memory, creativity, and understanding. But one thing it definitely delivers is focus. Its true usefulness lies in the mindfulness required to create it. You can't Mind Map on autopilot. It compels you to slow down, make connections, and visualize the bigger picture — making it a surprisingly effective way to brainstorm and shape a clear, actionable plan for your projects. It's like a thought processor — taking in your jumbled ideas and outputting a structured, prioritized list of actionable tasks. How Mind Maps Help Deconstruct complex projects into manageable parts Clarify each step on the path to achieving your goals — main or minor Channel your full attention where and when it matters most Generate a focused to-do list with clearly defined, actionable tasks And when it comes to action planning, the Mind Map naturally encourages what Nobel laureate Daniel Kahneman called slow thinking — the deliberate, focused, and reflective kind of thought that leads to better decisions and clearer outcomes. A little while back, I was reinvited to a podcast by Prina Shah on the topic of why the time-blocking method doesn't work for many people. I had to create content for my talk — and what else would I do but start with a mind map? As the mind map evolved, so did my content. It became richer, more structured, and clearer. In the end, I delivered the episode with confidence — thanks to the clarity the mind mapping process brought me. In a world that demands speed, mind mapping invites you to pause — not to delay, but to think clearly before you move. And sometimes, that's all the difference between scatter and strategy. Try it for your next project — especially one of those tough nuts you've been avoiding. See what happens when you give your brain the structure it craves. Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email Disclaimer Views expressed above are the author's own.
Daily Mirror
20-05-2025
- Daily Mirror
Europe's beautiful little island is frozen in time but reaches 28C in June
The Greek island of Meganisi is one of the country's Ionian islands, and is situated just off the coast of Lefkada. The island is widely acclaimed with many lauding its "unspoilt" beauty A breathtaking European island has defied the march of time, remaining virtually untouched in a country brimming with tourists. Meganisi, nestled among Greece's Ionian islands, lies off the west coast near Lefkada. Despite welcoming over 200,000 visitors annually, nearly 100 times its local population of around 2,300 permanent residents, Meganisi remains a "hidden" gem compared to its more frequented Ionian counterparts. The island's pristine beauty is widely acclaimed, with many lauding its "unspoilt" environment. Situated away from Greece's bustling tourist hubs, there's no motorway ferrying crowds to Meganisi, reports the Express. Access is limited to a car ferry from Lefkada, setting sail from Nidri port. The scarcity of traffic means that Meganisi's inhabitants live free from the influence of large-scale private developments and enterprises catering to tourists. Consequently, the island lacks the amenities that have popularised other destinations – such as nightclubs and bars. Meganisi, which enjoys temperatures around 28C in June, boasts quaint hotels, tiny shops, and intimate beaches where jostling for sun loungers is unheard of. Travel writer Nancy Roberts cherishes the lack of these commercial trappings, asserting they contribute to the island's unique charm. In her review for Map and Family, she emphasises that the allure of Meganisi lies in its tranquil retreat. She stated: "These days there isn't a lot happening on Meganisi – and that is the whole point of visiting. "It's a quiet little island community. But it also happens to have a fringe of lovely small beaches, dazzling blue seas and glorious Greek weather. "It's the perfect place to not do very much at all."
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Crash ties up traffic on major Eastside Lansing roads, closes roads for 24 hours
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — First responders were called out to the scene of a crash that slowed traffic on the east side of Lansing Thursday afternoon. The crash happened near the intersection of Howard Ave. and E Grand River Ave., near US-127. 6 News on the scene saw what appeared to be a work truck that had crashed into a nearby utility pole, with moderate front-end damage. Both BWL and Consumers Energy maps show that there are no outages in the area. An alert sent out by Ingham County Dispatch at 6:10 p.m. says two southbound lanes of Howard Ave. will remain closed for the next 24 hours to while the Board of Water and Light makes repairs. According to the MDOT Drive Map, the crash was initially reported at 3:35 p.m. and required all lanes of traffic to be blocked. Drivers are being advised to avoid the area, and the MDOT Drive Map also shows significant traffic backups nearby. Exit 78 from US-127 at Grand River Ave is also closed at this time. Police, fire, and EMS were on scene. At this time, 6 News does not know if anyone was injured or how the crash occurred. We will update this story with the latest. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Economic Times
08-05-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
Cyber sleuths ramp up vigil on critical infra as Pakistan conflict spills online
Live Events Central and state cybersecurity agencies are on high alert as escalating Indo-Pakistan tensions are expected to fuel major cyber threats and misinformation campaigns over the next few signs of heightened threat activity have already emerged across utilities such as oil and gas, electricity grids, and telecom networks, particularly in states bordering conflict zones and the national capital, cybersecurity experts tracking the events told Wednesday morning, soon after India carried out a series of air strikes on terror infrastructure sites in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and Pakistan, cybersecurity consultants and digital forensics teams issued advisories to banks, stock exchanges, and key digital public platforms like Aadhaar and UPI, urging immediate shutdown of non-essential systems and ramped-up Stock Exchange and BSE have temporarily restricted access to their website for international users."The cyber threat was particularly very high yesterday. The restriction for foreign IP (Internet protocol) addresses will continue until further notice," said a person close to the has been restricted since 1 pm yesterday. However, if there is any specific request from a client then exchanges are considering it, sources exchanges took the decision after consulting declined to comment. A spokesperson for BSE said: "BSE being a critical market infrastructure institution (MII) proactively and continuously monitors risks at domestic and international level for potential cyber threats. Based on such monitoring of cyber traffic, as a precautionary and protective measure, websites / locations are blocked to protect users and systems. The monitoring is dynamic and access is restored on a case to case basis subject to assessment of the threat." Tarun Wig, cofounder and CEO of Delhi-based information security provider Innefu Labs, said, "Given the tit-for-tat nature of these cyber exchanges, we assess that tensions are likely to remain high or even intensify."Innefu Labs' clients include the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) among others."India's cyber defence agencies have rapidly mobilised," Wig said. "CERT-In and other cells are on high alert, implementing system hardening and AI-enabled monitoring. Real-time intrusion detection and incident response have been scaled up."According to Kaspersky's Cyberthreat Live Map, India has experienced a noticeable surge in cyberattacks since May 5, warn that the fallout could surpass the cyber impact seen after the 2019 Pulwama attack, with recent detections of sophisticated malware and spear-phishing campaigns, suggesting a well-coordinated analysts note that offensive cyber operations often mirror geopolitical flare-ups, so further spikes in hacking incidents are expected.
