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2020 Toyota Highlander Starting Price: $35,720 | Price Yours Above Average: Available hybrid model; standard V6 engine; loaded with safety features; excellent reputation for reliability; good resale value Below Average: Higher starting price than most rivals; third row is a bit tight; hybrid’s down on power compared to the previous generation Consensus: Now in its fourth generation, the Toyota Highlander is all new and slightly larger for 2020. Powered by a standard V6 engine, the Highlander is also offered with a hybrid powertrain that earns an impressive 36 mpg. With three rows of seating, the Highlander can be equipped for seven or eight passengers, although the third row is a bit cramped and still best left for children. What hasn’t changed for 2020 is the Highlander’s impressive feature content, numerous trim levels, and excellent reputation for reliability and good resale values. 2020 Nissan Pathfinder Starting Price: $34,465 | Price Yours Above Average: 6,000-pound towing capacity; rugged looks of Rock Creek Edition; 27 mpg highway Below Average: No Apple CarPlay or Android Auto; CVT tends to drone; no option for second-row captain’s chairs; lacks advanced safety assists Consensus: Now entering it seventh year of production in its current guise, the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder is rugged 7-passenger three-row SUV that has not, in our opinion, kept up with the times. In the crowded field of 3-row SUVs, it pays to keep current, and the Pathfinder lacks some safety features that are now nearly commonplace and includes neither Apple CarPlay nor Android Auto compatibility. It does boast an impressive 6,000-pound tow rating, however. In the crowded field of three-passenger SUVs, the 2020 Toyota Highlander and the 2020 Nissan Pathfinder represent two of the older nameplates of the segment. However, the Pathfinder was last redesigned back in 2013 and hasn’t really kept up with the times, with the Highlander being completely redesigned for the 2020 model year. And it shows. The Highlander offers sharp looks, all the latest safety and infotainment features and options, and even an available hybrid model. Frankly we find it a bit odd that the Pathfinder doesn’t offer such active safety measures as lane departure warning or lane-keeping assist, or Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, which both come standard on Nissan’s subcompact Versa sedan. Both of these SUVs offer three rows of seating, although the Highlander has the option of second-row captain’s chairs while the Pathfinder features a bench only. We do like the power of the pair’s V6s, which have plenty of get up and go, although we’re not fans of the Nissan’s CVT, which tends to drone. The Highlander’s 8-speed automatic is much better. Each of these SUVs comes with front- or optional all-wheel drive, although that’s mostly for light trails and all-weather confidence more than actual rock-bashing off-roading. The Highlander and the Pathfinder also both offer three rows of seating, for eight passengers in the Highlander and a maximum of seven in the Pathfinder. However, the third row of each is pretty tight, with those seats best reserved for smaller children. Power numbers and fuel economy are more or less comparable, although the Highlander has an optional hybrid variant, and the Nissan’s 6,000-pound towing capacity bests that of the Toyota.

Palestinians have dismissed US President Donald Trump's new Middle East peace plan as a "conspiracy". The plan envisages a Palestinian state and the recognition of Israeli sovereignty over West Bank settlements. Mr Trump said Jerusalem would remain Israel's "undivided" capital, but the Palestinian capital would "include areas of East Jerusalem". Reacting to Tuesday's announcement, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said Jerusalem was "not for sale". "All our rights are not for sale and are not for bargain," he added. Thousands of Palestinian protesters held a "day of rage" in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, while the Israeli military deployed reinforcements in the occupied West Bank. Reports said Mr Netanyahu was planning to press ahead with annexing 30% of the occupied West Bank, with a cabinet vote due on Sunday. Israel has settled about 400,000 Jews in West Bank settlements, with another 200,000 living in East Jerusalem. The settlements are considered illegal under international law, although Israel disputes this. What did Mr Abbas say? Speaking on Tuesday, he said it was "impossible for any Palestinian, Arab, Muslim or Christian child to accept" a Palestinian state without Jerusalem as its capital. "We say a thousand times, no, no, no," he said. "We rejected this deal from the start and our stance was correct." The militant Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, which controls the Gaza Strip, also rejected the deal which it said aimed "to liquidate the Palestinian national project". The UN said it remained committed to a two-state solution based on the boundaries in place before the 1967 war, when Israel seized the West Bank and Gaza. How about international reactions? A spokesman for UN Secretary General António Guterres called for a peace deal on the basis of UN resolutions, international law and bilateral agreements. The Arab League said it would hold an urgent meeting on Saturday. British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab urged the Palestinians to give the plans "genuine and fair consideration and explore whether they might prove a first step on the road back to negotiations".

Mercedes-Benz E class boasts new engines, interior upgrade The refreshed 2021 Mercedes-Benz E class will be offered with two new engines — a 2-liter, four-cylinder engine and a beltless six-cylinder engine. Both engines are paired with an integrated starter generator, known as EQ Boost, that can add up to 20 hp for short periods. A camouflaged version of the sedan was shown at a press event during CES this month, but the vehicle officially will debut at the Geneva auto show in early March and then arrive in European stores this summer. U.S. availability and pricing was not disclosed. The E class also will receive an interior upgrade with a next-gen steering wheel that features touch control buttons. The dashboard will sport dual 10.25-inch displays and feature Mercedes' artificial intelligence-powered multimedia system, MBUX. In a nod to rising pollution in major cities, the E class will also now monitor outdoor air quality. Mercedes will equip the E class with a suite of driver-assistance tech, including a safety system that monitors the blind spots even when a vehicle is at a standstill. The system can warn the driver of approaching vehicles, motorcycles or bicycles when opening the door. The nameplate is a crucial piece of Mercedes' global business. With more than 14 million delivered since 1946, the E class is the most po[CENSORED]r model in the traditional midsize luxury segment, and one of brand's biggest profit centers, according to Sam Fiorani, vice president at AutoForecast Solutions. "It's this class that many people think of when the term 'luxury car' is mentioned," Fiorani said. Letter

The death toll from the new coronavirus now stands at 106, with the number of infections almost doubling in a day to more than 4,500. The rise comes as governments scramble to control the spread of the virus. Hong Kong is going to slash cross-border travel with mainland China. Meanwhile, Japan is sending a plane to Wuhan, the epicentre of the outbreak, to evacuate its citizens The virus has spread across China and to at least 16 countries globally. Wuhan, as well as wider Hubei province, are already effectively in a lockdown with strict transport restrictions in and out of the area. Wearing masks in public is now mandatory in some Chinese cities. On Monday, authorities in Beijing confirmed a 50-year-old man had died - the first fatality in the Chinese capital from the virus. Hours later, Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said the high-speed rail line between the territory and mainland China would be suspended from Thursday. Flights, buses and ferry services will also be cut down drastically in an effort to halt the virus's spread to the city - a global financial centre. Cries of 'stay strong' heard from Wuhan windows Coronavirus: How worried should we be? China coronavirus: A visual guide The coronavirus causes severe acute respiratory infection and there is no specific cure or vaccine. Most of the deaths have been in Hubei province. The initial victims were mostly elderly people or those with pre-existing respiratory problems, but few details have been released about the dozens of deaths confirmed in recent days. A total of 60 people had been discharged from hospital after recovery, according to Chinese state media. How is the virus spreading? The new coronavirus is thought to have emerged from illegally traded wildlife at a seafood market in Wuhan and can now spread between people. Chinese authorities over the weekend said the virus was - like a normal flu - able to spread during its incubation period and before any symptoms appeared. This would set it apart from cases like Sars and Ebola and make it much harder to contain. The incubation period can range from two to 10 days, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). However unlike China, it said it remained unclear whether the virus was contagious before symptoms appear. The number of total cases confirmed by China rose to 4,515 as of 27 January, up from 2,835 a day earlier.

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Just a couple of weeks after Autocar’s scoop of the next-generation Range Rover Sport, revealing spy shots of the new luxury SUV have emerged. Captured outside Jaguar Land Rover’s development facility in Warwickshire, the model’s disguise is more minimal than is usually the case for a car expected to be up to two years away from launching. Appearing to evolve the design formula for the outgoing model, it takes inspiration from the Velar, but with more of a square-edged profile and pronounced styling lines. Interestingly, we’ve yet to see a production-focused prototype for the full-fat Range Rover, which was originally tipped to go on sale before the Sport. Fresh from the successful launch of the Defender, the order bank for which is already well above projections, JLR also returned to profit last year under the firm’s crucial ‘Project Charge’ recovery plan. Engineers and designers have now shifted their focus to what should be an even bigger profit generator: the 2022 Range Rover Sport. The third-generation Porsche Cayenne rival isn't expected to break the mould design-wise, with an evolution to bring today's car thoroughly up to date. However, along with a new platform, It will adopt more electrified powertrains and a range of enhanced technology and will aim to retain the balance of luxury and dynamic ability for which both previous models were renowned. Today’s Range Rover Sport will be celebrating its seventh birthday in March, and this year it will receive a subtle makeover alongside the addition of a mild-hybrid straight-six Ingenium engine.

Pop star Billie Eilish swept the board at the 2020 Grammys, winning five awards, including best new artist and song of the year. The 18-year-old also won album of the year for her debut, When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go, which was recorded in her childhood home in LA. She replaces Taylor Swift as the youngest person ever to win the award. "I joke around a lot at these things, but I genuinely want to say I'm so grateful," said the singer. Eilish triumphed in all of the Grammys "big four" marquee categories - song of the year, record of the year, album of the year and best new artist. She is the first person to achieve the feat since Christopher Cross in 1981. Grammys 2020: Big speeches and emotional moments In Pictures: Highlight from the 2020 Grammys Grammy Awards 2020: List of nominees and winners Her elder brother, Finneas O'Connell, also picked up producer of the year for his work on Eilish's album. He said the record had been made at home because "I'm the most creative where I'm most comfortable," adding: "It's a huge honour to be given a Grammy for making home-made cookies." Eilish appeared to be overwhelmed by the extent of her domination of the awards. Accepting the album of the year prize, she turned to fellow nominee Ariana Grande and said: "Can I just say that I think Ariana deserves this?" (Grande waved off the comments, ceding the prize back to the winner). Earlier, on the red carpet, the singer said she felt like an impostor. "I feel like I'm not supposed to be here," she joked. "I feel like they accidentally let in a fan." But the teenager has re-written the rules of pop over the last 12 months, creating ominous, unsettling songs that disrupt typical song structures and lure listeners down dark sonic avenues. "We didn't make this album to win a Grammy," said Finneas, joining his sister on stage. "We wrote an album about depression and suicidal thoughts and climate change and being a bad guy, whatever that means. "And we stand up here confused and grateful."

Iran raid left '34 US troops with traumatic brain injuries' The Pentagon has said that 34 US troops were diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries (TBI) following an Iranian attack on their base in Iraq. Seventeen troops are still under medical observation, a spokesman said. President Donald Trump had said no Americans were injured in the 8 January strike, which came in retaliation for the US killing of an Iranian general. Mr Trump had cited the supposed lack of injuries in his decision not to strike back against Iran. But last week, the Pentagon said 11 service members had been treated for concussion symptoms from the attack. Asked about the apparent discrepancy this week at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Mr Trump said: "I heard that they had headaches, and a couple of other things, but I would say, and I can report, it's not very serious." "I don't consider them very serious injuries relative to other injuries I have seen," he said when asked about possible TBIs. The Pentagon says no Americans were killed in the Iranian missile strike on the Ain al-Asad base, with most sheltering in bunkers as missiles rained down. What is the future of US troops in Iraq? Huge rally as Iraqis demand US troops pull out Iran attacks base once known as 'Camp Cupcake' On Friday, defence department spokesman Jonathan Hoffman told reporters that eight of the affected soldiers have been sent back to the US for further treatment, while another nine are being treated in Germany. Sixteen troops were treated in Iraq and one in Kuwait before all 17 were returned to active duty, officials say. Mr Hoffman added that the US Defence Secretary Mark Esper had not immediately been aware of the injuries in the days after the attack. Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans of America, a non-profit organisation, slammed the Trump administration for taking so long to reveal the extent of casualties. "This is a big deal," its founder Paul Rieckhoff tweeted. "The American people must be able to trust the government to share information about our sons and daughters in harms way. Nothing is more serious and sacred." TBIs are common in warzones, according to the US military. The most common cause of a TBI for deployed soldiers is an explosive blast, writes the US Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center. They are classified as mild, moderate, severe or penetrating. A mild TBI is also known as a concussion, and can be caused by a blast's "atmospheric over-pressure followed by under-pressure or vacuum". The air vacuum is capable of penetrating solid objects, making it possible for soldiers to avoid blunt force trauma but still receive an invisible brain injury. On Friday, tens of thousands of Iraqis protested in the streets Baghdad against the presence of some 5,000 foreign troops in the country. The Iraqi parliament has urged all foreign fighters - including from the US - to leave.

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Nick: Viceroy Real name: M.Anas How old are you?: 24 Which Games you play? and for how long?(each of them): Cs 7 years, Titanfall 2 for 1 year, Call of duty WW2, Modern warfare 1,3, Black ops 3, Battlefield 3, 4. Apex legends 1 year Where are you from?(country and city): Pakistan, Karachi Describe yourself(at least 50 words): Known CSBD for 3 years, including this account and the other one i forgot. Chilling guy, want some work when am free for example i come back as mod whenever i am free to do some work. Not interested in CS that much but am playing warframe right now and apex. Friendly guy, but i get angry when someone messes with me.. but am changed now. Been a moderator for like 4 months in total... Note some of your qualities: Hard working in free time, Funny, Idiot, annoying, does stupid thing sometimes, clever, intelligent, 10000000000 IQ (that was me being stupid sometimes) Tell us some of your defects: Defects... in real life, am allergic to sand. In csbd, ah am sensitive but... but not this time On which category/categories have you been active lately?(describe your activity): Activity... yea i just started my activity in devils club and as always, am a reporter. When i get into the start, believe me i go till i get my very moderator rank Which category/project you want to care off?(choose from THIS LIST): If i be honest on staff applications and Competition, Reports center, support tickets, ts3 administating How well you speak english?(and other languages): English, i can speak english very well, and urdu as my mother tongue Do you use TS3? Do you have an active microphone?: Use ts3 Contact methods: CSBD, Ts3 i think Last request: -

US senators have been accused of falling asleep, playing games and breaking other rules during President Donald Trump's impeachment trial. Jim Risch and Jim Inhofe are among members who have apparently nodded off during the lengthy hearings. Crossword puzzles, fidget spinners and at least one paper airplane have been spotted with senators. The trial has heard that Mr Trump's alleged abuse of power threatens American democracy. The senators are acting as the jury to decide whether the president should be removed from office. The upper chamber of US Congress prides itself as a hallowed sanctum of decorum. But some of its members - Republican and Democrat alike - have this week been accused by US media of acting like bored schoolchildren. Trump impeachment trial: All you need to know Democrats lay out abuse of power case Why is 'pettifogging' suddenly in the news? The rules call for senators to remain seated during the impeachment trial. But at least nine Democrats and 22 Republicans left their seats at various times on Thursday, according to Reuters news agency. They included Democratic White House hopefuls Bernie Sanders, Amy Klobuchar and Michael Bennet. Marsha Blackburn, a Tennessee Republican, defended herself on Thursday after she was spotted reading a book in the chamber. Mr Inhofe, an Oklahoma Republican, was spotted on Wednesday by an NBC reporter appearing to briefly doze off before he was nudged by Senator Todd Young, an Indiana Republican who sits next to him. Mark Warner, a Virginia Democrat, was observed leaning on his right arm with his hand covering his eyes for 20 minutes. On Thursday, Richard Burr, a North Carolina Republican, handed out fidget spinners, a children's toy, to fellow senators to help them while away the hours in the chamber. "I saw somebody grab up a few of them, so they must have some real anxiety going along with this," said Mike Braun, an Indiana Republican. He said he did not require one of the gizmos. Phones, laptops and tablets are a regular accessory during normal Senate hearings, but all electronics have been banned in the chamber for this trial, leaving many restless.