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Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Browns tease new alternative helmet; set for Wednesday release
The Cleveland Browns have released a teaser video. For something. In the video, there is a lock on a case with a time that expires, and the lock pops open. The video then indicates that the release of whatever is inside the case will be on Wednesday, July 7, 2023. It has been rumored all offseason long that the Browns are going to introduce a third alternative helmet this offseason. It would make a great deal of sense that tomorrow would be the release of that helmet. Teams are winding down uniform releases with training camp upon us. The New Orleans Saints introduced a new alternative jersey today, and the Los Angeles Chargers did the same last week. The Browns are not allowed to tamper with their permanent helmet for three more seasons after changing it a year ago, so adding another alternative helmet to the rotation seems like the best bet here. There are rumors that the helmet will be brown, adding it to the rotation of their primary orange helmets and their alternative white helmets as well. Officially, however, we will have to wait until tomorrow to find out. This article originally appeared on Browns Wire: Browns tease new alternative helmet; set for Wednesday release
Russia Today
6 hours ago
- Politics
- Russia Today
Trump official reveals vodka drinking at negotiations in Minsk
A lunch with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko which included vodka shots helped secure the release of 14 opposition figures following rare talks between Washington and Minsk, a senior US official has revealed. In an interview with Politico published on Sunday, John Coale, a deputy to US President Donald Trump's special envoy, Keith Kellogg, offered a glimpse into high-level US-Belarus talks in Minsk last month. Shortly after the meeting, Belarus released several detained opposition activists, including prominent opposition figure Sergey Tikhanovsky, who immediately left the country for Lithuania. According to officials in Minsk, Lukashenko pardoned the prisoners at Trump's request and stressed that he acted out of 'humanitarian considerations, to reunify families.' They added that the talks also focused on US-Belarus relations and international issues. Politico claimed the release 'wouldn't have happened without Coale's efforts to forge a relationship with Lukashenko, including over a long lunch with vodka toasts.' Coale said, 'I did two shots, didn't throw up, but did not do a third one.' While the lunch was held behind closed doors, footage from the talks released by Belarusian media shows Lukashenko cordially greeting the US delegation, hugging Kellogg, and patting other American officials on the shoulder. According to Politico, Trump's special envoys are able to pursue informal diplomacy while bypassing traditional State Department channels, which provides opportunities for direct, unconventional engagement. Lukashenko later said the meeting was respectful, adding that it should not be interpreted as a concession to the West. 'We were not playing at a giveaway... There was a respectful conversation.' The talks with key Russian ally Belarus took place as the Trump administration made efforts to restore ties with Moscow while seeking to negotiate an end to the Ukraine conflict.
Russia Today
8 hours ago
- Politics
- Russia Today
Trump official reveals ‘vodka diplomacy' during talks with key Russian ally
A lunch with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko which included vodka shots helped secure the release of 14 opposition figures following rare talks between Washington and Minsk, a senior US official has revealed. In an interview with Politico published on Sunday, John Coale, a deputy to US President Donald Trump's special envoy, Keith Kellogg, offered a glimpse into high-level US-Belarus talks in Minsk last month. Shortly after the meeting, Belarus released several detained opposition activists, including prominent opposition figure Sergey Tikhanovsky, who immediately left the country for Lithuania. According to officials in Minsk, Lukashenko pardoned the prisoners at Trump's request and stressed that he acted out of 'humanitarian considerations, to reunify families.' They added that the talks also focused on US-Belarus relations and international issues. Politico claimed the release 'wouldn't have happened without Coale's efforts to forge a relationship with Lukashenko, including over a long lunch with vodka toasts.' Coale said, 'I did two shots, didn't throw up, but did not do a third one.' While the lunch was held behind closed doors, footage from the talks released by Belarusian media shows Lukashenko cordially greeting the US delegation, hugging Kellogg, and patting other American officials on the shoulder. According to Politico, Trump's special envoys are able to pursue informal diplomacy while bypassing traditional State Department channels, which provides opportunities for direct, unconventional engagement. Lukashenko later said the meeting was respectful, adding that it should not be interpreted as a concession to the West. 'We were not playing at a giveaway... There was a respectful conversation.' The talks with key Russian ally Belarus took place as the Trump administration made efforts to restore ties with Moscow while seeking to negotiate an end to the Ukraine conflict.
Forbes
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Kenichiro Tsukuda On ‘Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion' And ‘Astro Boy'
'Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion' is released this September. With Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion out in a few months, I was lucky enough to catch up with the game's producer, Kenichiro Tsukuda, about what we can look forward to. Tsukuda also has a long history with mecha games, having worked on the older Armored Core games and Frame Gride at FromSoftware, also as a producer. I also interviewed Tsukuda for a UK games magazine around the time of Armored Core 3 back in 2002, so it's nice to be able to talk to him again. Considering it's been over two decades since we last talked, I wondered what he'd been up to. 'I moved to a development company called Feelplus, which later merged with Marvelous. During that time, I was involved in the development of various games, including the Fate/Extella series, Bakumatsu Rock, Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, the Daemon X Machina series, and other various titles.' 'Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion' is set 300 years after the first game. FEATURED | Frase ByForbes™ Unscramble The Anagram To Reveal The Phrase Pinpoint By Linkedin Guess The Category Queens By Linkedin Crown Each Region Crossclimb By Linkedin Unlock A Trivia Ladder The mecha in Titanic Scion are also closer in scale to power armor this time around, and Tsukuda was kind enough to explain why. 'As technology advanced, mecha became smaller. Although this is science fiction and a mecha title set in a fictional world, incorporating elements of reality adds depth to that world. Our goal is also to enhance the player's feeling of directly making a difference in the world as the main character. 'With the anime-style mecha that appeared in the previous game, game design can be relatively straightforward because the mecha are only used for battle. However, by scaling down the size of the mecha and making the game open world, we were forced to rethink exploration, missions, and various other elements. And while I'm proud of the unique way our game allows players to move freely between the air and the ground, this increased freedom also required us to design the world with a greater focus on three-dimensionality and spatial awareness than we otherwise would have needed. We encountered various challenges along the way, such as players accidentally accessing areas they shouldn't be able to reach, but the team persevered and successfully resolved these issues. 'As for the bigger mecha seen in the trailers, yes, they will be playable with special controls. In this game, you can summon and use Heavy Armor, which are the previous game's Arsenals, by building up your energy gauge during battle. 'Regarding the controls, we've made it possible to fly more freely in the air by having your Arsenal respond to joystick inputs. Additionally, we've revised the controls to accommodate new mechanics. The basic control scheme hasn't changed significantly, and you can fully customize the key configuration, so players should be able to find a setup that suits them. This change was inspired by a letter we received from a single player. We also enhanced accessibility options in Daemon X Machina to make the game more inclusive.' You now pilot power armor in 'Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion', although bigger mecha are also ... More available. The story for the first Daemon X Machina was certainly one of its weaker points, but it seems things will be different this time around. 'Titanic Scion is set about 300 years after the events of the first game, so similar to how the mecha have gotten smaller over time, we wanted to express how the change in time period would affect clothing and the appearance of people's faces and bodies. I worked together previously with character designer Kimihiko Fujisaka on Bakumatsu Rock. He is well-known for his fantasy work, but his style always incorporates sci-fi elements. I consulted with him about depicting a world that has changed over time, and he agreed to take on the project. While we made many changes from the previous title, I believe Fujisaka's characters have helped bring everything together. 'This time, we set out to make a more accessible story by maintaining the same depth but narrowing the scope. We hold great respect for various works of science fiction, manga, movies, and anime, and I believe our story will resonate with fans of these genres, giving them a lot to think about. Take the robot character Toby, for example, who references the robot Astro Boy. Astro Boy was created by Dr. Tenma after his son died. However, Dr. Tenma's son's name was actually Tobio, and the name Toby was chosen as a tribute to him. Finishing up, I wanted to know what Tsukuda hoped players would enjoy most about the game. 'I would like players to enjoy everything. We designed the gameplay so that players can experience everything. I also want players to jump into online play. Other players can revive you if you fall in battle while playing co-op, so there's nothing to fear.' Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion will be released on September 5 for Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, via Steam. Follow me on X, Facebook and YouTube. I also manage Mecha Damashii and am currently featured in the Giant Robots exhibition currently touring Japan.
BreakingNews.ie
a day ago
- BreakingNews.ie
Inmates given almost €550,000 in 'bus money' over past five years after release from prison
Prisoners have been given almost €550,000 in 'bus money' to cover the cost of transport following their release from jail over the past five years, new figures have revealed. The annual amount spent helping inmates get to their desired destinations after leaving prison has more than doubled since 2022 due to rising transport costs and a 25 per cent increase in releases. Advertisement Last year, the Irish Prison Service (IPS) spent €182,121 on bus, train and taxi fares for inmates upon their release from jail. This was a 16 per cent increase from the previous year, and more than double the €87,598 that was spent in 2022. Prisoners receive 'pocket money' of up to €2.20 per day while serving custodial sentences, and can earn an additional €3.50 per week by engaging in work training activities. Nearly €6.8 million in taxpayers' cash was paid to inmates in pocket money over the past two years, while an additional €12.4 million was gifted to them by friends and family on the outside during the same period. There was more than €1.5 million held in back accounts managed by the IPS on behalf of inmates at the beginning of this year, according to records released under the Freedom of Information Act. Advertisement However, if prisoners still need help getting to their desired destination following their release, the IPS can issue a travel voucher, which specifies a destination but not a monetary value. 'Upon release, the [IPS] provides support to assist prisoners in transitioning back into the community,' said a spokesman. 'One aspect of this support is the provision of travel vouchers for those who need assistance reaching their destination. The IPS is billed directly by transport providers, ensuring that 'released individuals can travel without needing to cover the cost upfront, reducing barriers to reintegration," he explained. The spokesman said the increase in the costs associated with post-release transport was likely attributable to price increases by travel providers, and a rise in the number of releases each year. A total of 34,592 prisoners were released during the five years, with the annual number increasing by 26 per cent from 6,438 to 8,113 between 2022 and 2024. The annual amount spent on 'bus money' for prisoners decreased from €78,200 in 2020 to €43,760 the following year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. It increased to €87,598 in 2022 and soared to €156,791 in 2023. Last year, it increased by another 16 per cent to €182,121.
