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GSM Arena
6 days ago
- Business
- GSM Arena
Huawei Pura 80 series has an official launch date
Huawei is launching the Pura 80 series of smartphones on June 11 in China, at 2:30 PM local time, the brand has revealed today. Interestingly, the Pura 70 devices launched back in April of last year, so Huawei took a few more weeks for development this time around. And according to past rumors, that was needed for the Pura 80 Ultra's camera development. The phone is alleged to come with a 1-inch type main sensor with variable aperture, perhaps in-house developed by Huawei, a 50 MP ultrawide, and a periscope telephoto camera with a 1/1.3" type sensor. As you can see from the teaser image above, camera prowess will definitely be among the main selling points of the new line, and especially the Ultra model. As for the rest of the specs, we'll get the official word in next week, so stay tuned. Source (in Chinese)
News.com.au
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
New Netflix documentary on doomed Titan sub drops June 11
Netflix has just dropped the official trailer of Titan: The OceanGate Disaster, which will air in Australia on June 11. The new documentary will delve into the catastrophic implosion of the Titan submersible, examining the events that lead to the tragic 2023 incident. OceanGate's ill-fated tour to the Titanic wreck claimed five lives – the company's CEO Stockton Rush, British explorer Hamish Harding, British-Pakistani businessman Shahzada Dawood and his son Suleman and French deep-sea explorer Paul-Henri Nargeolet. The trailer goes hard on testimony from those who knew the expedition company and its billionaire boss, Mr Rush, a US entertepenuer. They include ex-OceanGate staff members like Tony Nissen, a former engineering director at the firm, Bonnie Carl, a human resources and finance director, and David Lochridge, an operations director who previously said he was fired after raising safety concerns about the sub. Mr Lochridge says he thought Rush 'wanted fame' to 'fuel his ego', while Mr Nissen adds he thought the CEO was 'a borderline psychopath'. Also interviewed was Ms Carl, who recalls her reaction after she said Rush announced she would be the company's next sub pilot: 'Are you nuts? I'm an accountant.' Meanwhile, one individual says: 'There was no way of knowing when Titan was going to fail but it was a mathematical certainty that it would fail. 'Stockton saw an opportunity to restart tourist visits to Titanic, while another interviewee claimed Rush 'fully believed in what he was doing would work'. The tour took place on June 18, 2023 with the sub heading to view the wreck of the Titanic when it went vanished from sonar and failed to resurface from the 12,500ft (3810m) dive in the north Atlantic. The world became captivated in the search and rescue mission in what was thought to be a race against time to save the crew. But five days later a piece of debris was found on the ocean floor, confirming everyone's worst fear – the sub had imploded. Rob McCallum, who has led seven dives to the Titanic, told The Sun the tragedy was 'unavoidable' as OceanGate had been repeatedly warned their 22ft (6.7m) sub was not safe. Titan was never certified or classed, and Mr McCallum implored Rush to let an independent agency test his vessel. Mr McCallum said the businessman refused to listen, however, and simply brushed aside warnings. 'I run an expedition company that had delivered over 1500 expeditions – we are not cavalier, we manage risk as far as we can,' he told the publication last year. 'So when OceanGate say things like exploration involves risk, yes it does, but that doesn't give you carte blanche to ignore obvious danger.' Rush accused those trying to raise safety concerns of trying to stop innovation. The engineer, who co-founded OceanGate in 2009, created Titan with an experimental design made up of a carbon-fibre pod with titanium rings bolted on. Mr McCallum, who founded expedition company EYOS, said carbon fibre material is not fit for submerging so deep underwater. He warned Rush that the carbon fibre would not withstand such pressure, but Rush allegedly informed him he was 'going to carry on regardless'. During a two-week hearing over the doomed sub in September 2024, the US Coast Guard released footage showing part of the Titan on the ocean floor. It shows a close-up of wiring hanging out of the tail cone that formed part of the 6.7 metre vessel made from carbon fibre and titanium. OceanGate's then chief pilot Mr Lochridge, who was fired after his inspection report laid bare a series of safety risks, spoke about the 'appalling faults' with the original model of the doomed sub during the hearing. He said he was particularly concerned that the hull was made from carbon fibre and was only about five inches thick – and not usual metals like titanium. 'The whole idea of the company was to make money. There was very little in the way of science,' Mr Lochridge claimed. Mr Nissen also told the hearing he had refused to sign off on a 2019 dive to the wreckage of the Titanic also due to concerns over the Titan's hull. He was fired later that year. He said Rush had been unfazed after learning of a potential 2018 lightning strike on the submersible and possible hull problems. Refusing to believe news of the damage, Rush insisted 'it'll be OK', Mr Nissen said, according to testimony from the hearing published in The New York Times. During his testimony, Mr Lochridge walked the panel through photos of the Titan's hull that showed the layers of carbon fibre coming apart — and even one troubling photo that showed how a flashlight shine could be seen through the thin material. A cameraman who previously worked with Rush told the New York Post in 2023 that Rush 'didn't want anyone telling him what he couldn't do' — and this hubristic attitude ultimately drove OceanGate's fiascos, Mr Lochridge claimed. In the years after he was dismissed from OceanGate, Lochridge said he would see the company promote missions to the Titanic and wonder if they would end in catastrophe. 'It was inevitable something was going to happen. And it was just when.'
The Sun
15-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Lidl shoppers are buzzing as it brings back a nostalgic bakery treat we all loved at school and it's just 59p
LIDL has brought back a nostalgic bakery treat that will remind shoppers of their school days. School Cake has landed in the discount supermarket's famous bakery aisle - and it looks just like everyone's favourite school dinner treat. 1 The tray bake has a vanilla-flavoured sponge and is topped with buttercream and rainbow sprinkles. A slice costs 59p and it's in Lidl stores across the country until June 11. Shoppers shared their delight at the new find on the Facebook group Snack Reviews. One person said they "need to try these" while another wrote: "Shut the front door." Another added: "I need a Lidl trip." But others said the treat doesn't look quite the same as the ones they had at school. One shopper said: "Doesn't look much like traditional old school cake, that's more of a butter cream on top rather than icing." Another said they remembered their school cake having a pink custard topping. What else is new in the Lidl bakery aisle? Lidl is famous for its bakery section - and for good reason. It recently announced the launch of the new limited-edition Strawberry Cheesecake Doughnut. 40 Day Health Challenger shares healthy weekly Lidl shop The treat is topped with strawberry cheesecake flavour icing. Plus the viral Cheesecake Brownie has made a return. Shoppers went wild for the snack on TikTok when it was first brought out last year. Last month, Lidl released some Easter-inspired treats including Mini Egg Brownies. There was also the Cinnamon Bun Blondie - although shoppers were divided over it. Why do Aldi and Lidl have such fast checkouts IF you've ever shopped in Aldi or Lidl then you'll probably have experienced its ultra-fast checkout staff. Aldi's speedy reputation is no mistake, in fact, the supermarket claims that its tills are 40 per cent quicker than rivals. It's all part of Aldi's plan to be as efficient as possible - and this, the budget shop claims, helps keep costs low for shoppers. Efficient barcodes on packaging means staff are able to scan items as quickly as possible, with the majority of products having multiple barcodes to speed up the process. It also uses 'shelf-ready' packaging which keeps costs low when it comes to replenishing stock. Other retro snacks coming back Retro-style snacks have been making a comeback recently and supermarkets have been taking advantage of it. Mars Wrigley recently brought back Opal Fruits, an iconic sweet from the 80s. The sweets had been axed 27 years ago but they're now back in store at Sainsbury's, Tesco and Morrisons. Aero has also started selling Strawberry Flavour Melts, which are based on a strawberry flavoured Aero first launched in the 1970s. Last month, Tesco turned the clock back to 1995 by bringing out a range of iconic products in their retro packaging. Shoppers were able to grab classic items like Robinsons, Wagon Wheels and Rocky Bars all in their original packaging.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Ancora Urges Shareholders to Oust Forward Air Chair on Omni Deal, Slow Sale Process
Activist investor Ancora Holdings Group is calling on shareholders of Forward Air Corporation to sack chairman George Mayes and two other board members, citing a distrust in their ability to 'support a credible strategic review.' The Forward Air board first initiated a strategic review of its business in January, after multiple activist investors including Ancora had called for the company to consider other options, including selling the company. More from Sourcing Journal Chain Reaction: UniUni's Scott Wang on Building Smarter Supply Chains with AI and Automation Byte-Sized AI: Elm AI Gets $2M for Supply Chain Sustainability; Agentic AI Continues Its Rise J.B. Hunt Says Most Customers 'Waiting for the Dust to Settle' on Tariffs In a letter to Forward shareholders, Ancora said it would vote against Mayes and directors Javier Polit and Laurie Tucker for reelection at the upcoming annual shareholders meeting on June 11. Directors would be required to resign if they don't secure 50.1 percent of the votes. Shares rose 4 percent in morning trading Wednesday after the release of the letter. Sourcing Journal reached out to Forward Air Corp. Ancora maintains that the three 'unfit legacy directors' cannot be trusted to make decisions that benefit shareholders, citing their support for the 'disastrous,' litigation-filled acquisition of Omni Logistics and the resistance to public calls for a strategic review last year. Ancora, which a 4.1 percent stake in the company, is one of four minority shareholders that have sought a shakeup at Forward Air over the past year. 'In the four months since its [strategic review] announcement, the board has moved alarmingly slowly, causing us to become deeply troubled by its apparent inability or unwillingness to advance shareholders' best interests,' the Ancora representatives said. 'We fear that the board has not even entered into non-disclosure agreements with any interested parties as of the date of this letter.' Frederick DiSanto, chairman and CEO of Ancora Holdings Group, and James Chadwick, president of Ancora Alternatives, penned the letter. The hedge fund says it wants to send the board a message that 'the status quo is unacceptable in light of the significant value that has been destroyed' by the company. The $2.1 billion Omni Logistics deal generated scrutiny from shareholders and Forward Air customers alike from the time it was first announced in August 2023, ultimately leading to the departure of the CEOs at both companies. Forward Air's stock price has reflected the sentiment, cratering more than 80 percent since the initial announcement. 'The Omni transaction was egregious for Forward Air shareholders from the beginning, as evidenced by the fact that it was intentionally structured to avoid a pre-closing shareholder vote, was funded by a whopping $1.85 billion in debt and effectively coerced shareholders to vote for their own dilution,' said Ancora. 'The deal incurred substantial earnings quality risk and introduced significant potential competitive disadvantages for the company's core domestic freight forwarding customers.' In the letter, Ancora also claimed that the board was 'slow-walking the company's sale process,' calling out the directors' 'alarming' lack of urgency in pursuing a sale. The wealth management firm pointed to the fact that it took the board three months after hiring Goldman Sachs to announce a formal sale process. Additionally, Ancora called the logistics service's provider's balance sheet an 'acute concern.' As of the company's fourth quarter, total long-term debt was $1.68 billion. 'The longer inaction persists, the more likely it becomes that Forward Air encounters further distress and negative financial and operational outcomes,' said Ancora. 'We continue to believe that the private market is the best place for Forward Air to fix its balance sheet issues, improve operations and profitability, and serve customers and other stakeholders.' The hedge fund said there was no reason Forward Air should not expedite its sale process, especially since multiple private equity firms are shareholders. To avoid interfering with a possible sale process, Ancora says it chose not to nominate new director candidates for election to the Board this year. Ancora's concerns have been lobbied by other hedge funds. Between Ancora, Alta Fox, Clearlake Capital Group and Irenic Capital Management, roughly 25 percent of Forward Air's outstanding shares have publicly voiced support for exploring strategic alternatives. Ancora has had its hand in a few recent board battles within the apparel supply chain. Last year, three director nominees were voted in at Norfolk Southern after a months-long proxy fight. The hedge fund also sought to replace Pitney Bowes CEO Marc Lautenbach two years ago, and while their own candidate wasn't selected, Lautenbach stepped down. And in late 2022, Ancora sought to replace then-Kohl's CEO Michelle Gass, who ultimately left the company for Levi's two months after the push. Forward Air will first-quarter post earnings aftermarket on Wednesday. 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
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Several Les Mis cast members plan to boycott Trump appearance at Kennedy Center performance fundraiser: report
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways Several cast members of the popular musical Les Misérables are planning a boycott of the show when President Donald Trump is due to be in the audience at the Kennedy Performing Arts Center next month, according to a report. Trump is scheduled to attend a big-dollar fundraiser and performance of the hit musical on June 11, but at least 10 to 12 prominent cast members are planning to boycott, according to CNN. 'The cast was given the option to not perform the night Trump will be in the audience, and both major cast members and members of the ensemble are among those sitting out,' the network reports. The reported rebellion follows the president's crackdown against 'woke culture' at the center, including ousting the institution's leadership and placing MAGA loyalist Richard Grenell in charge. President Donald Trump is due to attend a big-dollar fundraiser and performance of the hit musical on June 11, but at least 10 to 12 cast members are planning to boycott, according to CNN. (Getty Images) Trump, who inserted himself as the board's chair, will also hold a fundraiser to benefit the institution on the same night as the performance. Grenell, the center's interim director, said that he was not aware of the alleged boycott in a statement to CNN, but added that the center will 'no longer fund intolerance.' 'Any performer who isn't professional enough to perform for patrons of all backgrounds, regardless of political affiliation, won't be welcomed,' Grenell said. 'In fact, we think it would be important to out those vapid and intolerant artists to ensure producers know who they shouldn't hire - and that the public knows which shows have political litmus tests to sit in the audience. The Kennedy Center wants to be a place where people of all political stripes sit next to each other.' After Trump entered office in January, the Kennedy Center canceled performances including the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, D.C. and children's musical 'Finn,' which has LGBT+ themes. The center claimed the cancellations were due to financial and scheduling concerns, the Associated Press reported at the time. 'At my direction, we are going to make the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., GREAT AGAIN,' Trump said when he overhauled the leadership. Trump inserted himself as the board's chair earlier this year. The rebellion follows the president's crackdown against 'woke culture' at the center, including ousting the institution's leadership and placing MAGA loyalist Richard Grenell in charge. (AFP via Getty Images) The co-creators of the musical that celebrates an anti-monarchist French uprising in 1832 complained when Trump featured music from Les Mis during his 2016 presidential campaign, The Guardian reported at the time. After he walked into a rally in Miami to the track 'Do You Hear the People Sing?' the co-creators alleged that the campaign did not seek their permission. Trump now presides over a board that is predominantly Republican, including Attorney General Pamela Bondi and White House chief of staff Susie Wiles. Traditionally, the bipartisan board was divided between Republican and Democratic appointees.
