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A state of emergency has been declared in the US city of Miami Beach over concerns large crowds gathering for spring break pose a coronavirus risk. A 20:00-06:00 curfew has been announced in the island city that will remain in effect until at least 12 April. Traffic restrictions are in place during the curfew, while businesses in the busy South Beach area must close. Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber said thousands of tourists had brought "chaos and disorder" to the city. "It feels like a rock concert, wall-to-wall people over blocks and blocks," Mr Gelber told CNN. "If you're coming here to go crazy, go somewhere else." Spring break is a holiday period for schools and universities in the US that usually takes place in March or April. It attracts thousands of students to Florida and other warm-weather destinations around the country. Officials warned tourists to "vacation responsibly or be arrested" prior to the holiday period, and a county-wide midnight coronavirus curfew was already in place due to the pandemic. But the Miami Beach area was thronged with revellers over the weekend, and many did not appear to be wearing masks or socially distancing. Police make arrests in Miami Beach IMAGE COPYRIGHTREUTERS image captionPolice have made a number of arrests in the Miami Beach area One city official described South Beach, which includes the world-famous Ocean Drive, as being "overwhelmed" by crowds on Saturday. "You couldn't see pavement and you couldn't see grass," city manager Raul Aguila said. He added that the emergency measures were "necessary not only to protect our residents but our visitors, including our spring breakers who we want to keep safe". On Sunday, Miami Beach police told CNN they had arrested at least a dozen people after the curfew had come into force. The Miami Herald newspaper said police used pepper-spray balls to enforce the curfew. An aerial view from Ocean Drive and 8 Street after officers began dispersing crowds due to the 8PM curfew in the Miami Beach Entertainment District. #MBPDprotecting pic.twitter.com/1JDrlLVVX6 — Miami Beach Police (@MiamiBeachPD) March 21, 2021 The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. View original tweet on Twitter 1px transparent line Until the measures are lifted, police will prevent pedestrians and vehicles from entering the South Beach area's main party strips. On Sunday, the Miami Beach city commission voted to extend the curfew and other measures for up to three more weeks. At an emergency meeting, Mayor Gelber told the commission South Beach had become "a tinder over the last couple of weeks". He said tourists had flooded into the city since Florida Governor Ron DeSantis called the state an "oasis of freedom" from coronavirus restrictions late last month. Florida continues to be a coronavirus hotspot in the US. The state has recorded nearly two million of the country's 29 million infections since the pandemic began. The latest data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows Florida has recorded about 4,300 new infections a day on average over the past week.

Intel's new Rocket Lake processors are its big answer to AMD’s Ryzen 5000 chips, and on the face of it, this is going to be a very interesting face-off once the embargo is lifted on reviews. That's because, rather than follow the trend of more cores and a denser architecture, Intel has actually reduced the number of cores. Intel claims that this change will lead to a 19% improvement in instruction per cycle (IPC) throughput and can lead to max speeds of 5.3GHz. Alongside improved performance (at least in applications that aren't heavily threaded), Rocket Lake will also include PCIe 4.0 interface adoption, AVX-512 support and a claimed 50% increase in Xe-powered integrated graphics performance. For more in-depth coverage, check out our Intel Rocket Lake CPU news article from our CPU expert Paul Alcorn. If you're convinced, though, we've set up this page to collect all the different places where you can buy or pre-order a Rocket Lake CPU. Intel Core i5-11600K: Where to Buy Intel Core i5-11600K (Image credit: Future) US Intel Core i5-11600K retailers at a glance: Amazon | B&H | Best Buy | Micro Center | Newegg Pricing across pre-order pages has been pretty inconsistent, which follows reports that some MSRPs are being jacked up for Intel’s 11th Gen CPUs. The best price comes from Best Buy, which is offering the i5-11600K for $269.99, whereas the most expensive is Micro Center at $319. Looking for something a little more on the cheaper side? B&H have just started taking pre-orders on the i5-11400F CPU too at just $167.95.

Microsoft’s attempts to get us to love its Edge web browser continue, with news that the company is looking to integrate it more with the search box in the Windows 10 taskbar – something that may irritate as many people as it pleases. As Windows Latest reports, Microsoft is testing a new feature that brings information from the Microsoft Edge browser, so when you use the search box, you can now search for your bookmarks, browsing history and recent tabs as well. How to upgrade to Windows 10 for free We show you how to use Windows 10 These are the best 2-in-1 laptops The idea seems to be that you’ll now not only be able to look for files and folders using the search box – which was its original purpose – but you can search websites you’ve browsed in the past as well. How useful people find this will vary, with some making use of it, while others find it a distraction that fills their search results with results they weren’t looking for. There’s also a privacy aspect, as it means your search history and bookmarks are shown on the desktop. Of course, you’ll need to be an Edge user for these results to be any use. While Microsoft has done a decent job of increasing Edge’s user numbers, the reality is that the vast majority of PC users still use Google’s Chrome browser – so the feature will be useless for them. Microsoft clearly hopes that by integrating it more into Windows 10, people will start using Edge more due to the extra features it provides. However, Microsoft’s sometimes aggressive pushing of the Edge browser could do the opposite – causing people to be annoyed at Edge before they’ve even used it. Turning it off The good news is that this feature looks like it will be relatively easy to switch off. There will be an option to disable the feature and stop your browsing data being shared with ‘other Windows features’. The feature hasn’t made it to regular users either. For now, it’s only available to people testing out an early version of Edge; Edge Canary version 91.0.831.0. If the integration goes well, however, you may start seeing more Edge results in Windows 10 search. It seems Microsoft is serious about trying to get people to use its browser, whether they want to or not.

If you missed out on getting Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout's adorable Godzilla skin when it was in rotation last November, you'll be happy to discover he's coming back on March 24. The skin isn't exactly the same, however, with the new version of Godzilla sporting a spicy new look inspired by Burning Godzilla from the 1995 Godzilla vs. Destoroyah. Just like the last Godzilla skin, this one will cost you a hefty 10 Crowns, so you'd better get those wins up between now and March 24. Though not mentioned in the announcement tweet, the new Godzilla skin is likely related to Godzilla Vs. Kong, which will release in theaters and on HBO Max on March 31. Mediatonic hasn't said whether they plan to release a Kong skin as well, but we can only hope they'll cater for Kong fans as well at some point. Fall Guys is currently counting down towards its fourth season, which is due to start on March 22. The new future-themed season, called 4041, will bring new stages and modes to the game, as well as a set of futuristic outfits that include Among Us costumes. Fall Guys studio Mediatonic was recently acquired by gaming giant Epic Games, though for now the acquisition hasn't caused any major changes for the cutesy battle royale game--it's still available on Steam, for one. Mediatonic is now working on releasing Fall Guys on Nintendo Switch and Xbox consoles, with the ports due out this summer.

A 114-year-old theme park in Clementon, New Jersey, is about to go on the auction block. On Friday, interested buyers visited the closed Clementon Amusement Park & Splash World -- about 30 minutes outside Philadelphia -- to check out the park and its inventory ahead of its public auction Tuesday, according to recent reports. NJ.com reported that the park has almost 400 items on its inventory, including a 40-person arc swing, a 360-degree loop ride, a ferris wheel and a train system complete with cooled propane engine, rail system and three 18-foot long cars. Capital Recovery Group (CRG) first announced that it was putting the park up for auction in February. Clementon Amusement Park & Splash World in Clementon, New Jersey, will be auctioned off on Tuesday. Group, LLC) According to that announcement, the 22-acre theme park "will be auctioned in its entirety or will be sold as land, equipment, rides, buildings and liquor license in pieces." CALIFORNIA THEME PARK ASSOCIATION HOPING TO ‘MITIGATE’ SCREAMING WHEN AMUSEMENTS, THRILL RIDES REOPEN "We are actively seeking a buyer for this iconic park located outside of Philadelphia and expect significant interest in the auction," CRG President Bill Firestone said in February. "The property includes a 25-acre lake, dam, amusement rides, a water park and a full liquor license." According to the CRG website, the property is being promoted as a "turnkey or redevelopment opportunity." CRG Vice President Gary Katz told NJ.com there has been plenty of interest in the park. "We’ve had a lot of interest in the rides and smaller items," Katz told the website. "There have been people who talk about reopening it up and others for development opportunities. I’ve taken a tremendous amount of calls, so we’ll wait and see." Clementon Park was founded in 1907 and added the water park in later years. The amusement park closed in September 2019. According to NJ.com, Clementon Park was assessed at $4.25 million in 2019.

Goals from Leandro Trossard, Danny Welbeck and Neal Maupay ensured Brighton eased their own relegation concerns as they moved six points clear of the Premier League's bottom three and four above the Magpies. Bruce's faltering side remain in serious trouble, with just two points separating them from 18th-placed Fulham - though they do have a game in hand on the Cottagers. "The mood is the lowest it's been," Fraser said. "We just weren't good enough. It was a must-win game after doing all right in the last couple of weeks. It didn't happen for us tonight. "We need to save our season now. We want to try and work on how we're going to stay in the league. We're not in the bottom three yet and we've still got games remaining. If we go and win our next game it looks rosy again. We've still got to play Fulham too." Reaction to Brighton v Newcastle Trossard's curled finish into the bottom corner in first-half stoppage time was the least Brighton's early dominance deserved, and Welbeck's sublime strike from outside the box doubled the advantage six minutes after the restart. Maupay then put the result beyond any doubt as he met Pascal Gross' cross for his first goal in 10 league games midway through the second half. The visitors were second best throughout and rarely threatened a comeback - they had only one shot on target - though Fraser was inches away from an equaliser when he fired against the post shortly after the break. Bruce takes 'full responsibility' as Newcastle teeter above trouble 'We have let ourselves down' - Bruce takes responsibility for Newcastle defeat Bruce reiterated prior to Saturday's game that he will "never walk away" from his role as Newcastle manager, though he admitted he had "not been good enough" over the past few months. While Fulham's defeat by Leeds on Friday at least ensured Newcastle were not in danger of spending the international break in the bottom three, they are perilously close to suffering a third Premier League relegation in 12 years after two wins in their past 18 league games. That dismal run has seen their buffer to the relegation places reduced from 10 points in early February, and there were few positives for the under-fire Magpies boss to take here. With nine games remaining, Newcastle rank bottom in the top flight for big chances created and passes in the opposition half, while only West Brom have recorded a lower average possession and fewer touches in the opposition box. "I'll take full responsibility," Bruce told Sky Sports. "We were nowhere near the levels we need to be. That's a concern. "I've been in [the game] a long time. It's very difficult. We're still confident we can get out of the situation. I'll never give up the fight." Speaking on BBC Radio Newcastle, former Magpies defender John Anderson said: "The manager is under severe pressure. If he sees the international break out he'll do well. Tonight it was hard to put into words how bad that was." The return of forward Miguel Almiron after a two-match absence through injury was a welcome boost for Newcastle, but the Paraguayan was unable to have an impact as his side recorded just 25% possession in a largely passive first-half display, which ended with the loss of midfielder Isaac Hayden to a serious looking knee injury and Trossard's fine strike. And though Fraser's strike against the woodwork suggested Newcastle may offer the necessary response after half-time, Welbeck's moment of quality ultimately ended any faint hopes of a point. Newcastle have two weeks to dust themselves down, as they look to prevent their final-day meeting with Fulham becoming a desperate winner-takes-all encounter. BBC Match of the Day pundit Leon Osman said: "It seemed tonight that they're going through the motions and not too sure how to get out of the situation that they're in. Something has to change. I'm sure they're working as hard as they can, but if they want to stay in the Premier League they need to start getting results." Brighton's quality shines through Brighton played with quality and courage - Potter Brighton manager Potter said victory over Southampton last weekend had given his side "renewed belief" of retaining their Premier League status. The manner of this comprehensive win against a club directly below them in the table should convince his side that they are more than capable of securing a fifth consecutive season in the top flight. Battling for survival has become familiar territory for the Seagulls, whose largest final margin to the bottom three since their 2017 promotion is seven points, and there was little sign of pressure in their play as they took command of a crucial game. An inability to capitalise in front of goal and convert impressive performances into points has kept Brighton from mid-table security - a trait evident in the opening exchanges when 21-year-old Poland midfielder Jakub Moder failed to convert two early chances in his first Premier League start. However, two expert finishes from Trossard and Welbeck either side of the interval left the visitors dejected, before Maupay added the gloss from close range to secure a second 3-0 win over Newcastle this season. Having impressed against Saints with arguably his best performance since joining on a free transfer last summer, Adam Lallana also shone in a central midfield role with incisive passing through the Newcastle lines. Brighton's fate is now firmly in their own hands, but tough games against Manchester United, Everton and Chelsea await after the international break. "Scoring goals is the name of the game," Potter told BBC Sport. "Our performances in between the boxes have been really good, we've just been a bit short in the boxes. The second and third goals were really important for us." The Seagulls boss added: "We just have to recover, analyse the game and see where we can improve. Our performances here have been quite good but we haven't got the results. The margins in the league are so small that you have to keep looking at how you're going to get over the line." Brighton's unbeaten record - the stats Brighton have beaten Newcastle home and away in a league season for the first time since 1978-79. The Seagulls have played more Premier League games against Newcastle (eight) without losing than against anyone else in the competition. Newcastle have scored just one goal in their eight Premier League meetings with Brighton. Only Sheffield United have faced a side more often and netted as few as one goal in the competition (one in 10 games against Manchester City). Brighton have won two of their past five Premier League home games, which is as many as in their previous 23. Newcastle have won just one of their past 10 Premier League away games and have failed to score in seven of those matches. Brighton scored two goals from outside the box in a Premier League game for the first time, last doing so in league competition in April 2017 against QPR in the Championship.

Amid the dispute in using the nameplate and the subsequent talks between Stellantis and Cherokee Nation, the automaker is now officially selling a new special edition model for the Jeep Cherokee called Freedom Edition. If it sounds familiar, the Freedom Edition is currently being offered for the Jeep Wrangler to celebrate the brand's military heritage. This time, the special edition model has expanded into the Cherokee lineup. Of note, the last time the Cherokee was offered with a Freedom Edition was back in 2000. Gallery: 2021 Jeep Cherokee Freedom Edition 2021 Jeep Cherokee Freedom Edition The Jeep Cherokee Freedom Edition comes with 4x2 and 4x4 drivetrain options, while the equipment list is based on the Cherokee Latitude. There are some unique additions to the list, though, such as the set of 18-inch matte-black aluminum wheels, 225/60R18 BSW touring tires (225/55R18 all-season tires for the 4x2 model), Oscar Mike "Military Star" hood decal, American Flag front decal, glossy black roof rails, matte black grille surround, and black badging. As for color options, the Freedom Edition comes at no extra cost in Bright White Clear-Coat and Sting-Gray (4x4 exclusive), while Diamond Black, Slate Blue, and Olive Green warrant an additional $245. Inside, Jeep employs black cloth seats with Oscar Mike embroidered accents on the front seats, as well as liquid titanium accent stitching and door trims. You may opt for the Mopar Interior Package for an additional $265, which provides a cargo-area liner and Mopar slush mats. The 2021 Jeep Cherokee Freedom Edition starts at $27,705 for the 4×2, while the 4x4 model has a sticker price of $29,205. Both prices don't include destination charges and other fees. Jeep's configurator is already available online, so you may want to check that out to build your own Cherokee Freedom Edition.

Friday was a record day for Covid vaccinations in the UK, with a combined 711,156 first and second doses given to members of the public. It means that half of all UK adults - some 26,853,407 people - have now received a first dose of a vaccine. Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the latest milestone in the rollout marked a "phenomenal achievement". Prime Minister Boris Johnson - one of those to receive a first dose on Friday - also hailed the landmark. A total of 2,132,551 people have also received their second dose of a vaccine, government figures show. Another 96 deaths within 28 days of a positive Covid test have also been recorded in the UK, as have a further 5,587 cases. "Vaccinating over half of all adults is a phenomenal achievement and is testament to the mammoth efforts of the NHS, GPs, volunteers, local authorities and civil servants in every corner of the UK," said Mr Hancock. The news comes after the government confirmed a shipment of about five million doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca jab would be delayed, resulting in an expected reduction in the number of first doses - including for the under-50s - given during April. Meanwhile, European countries, including France, Germany and Italy, have begun offering the Oxford jab again after a pause over safety fears. Mr Hancock said he was "absolutely delighted" to reveal the UK had reached the vaccination milestone. Covid data He added: "It's a huge success and I want to say many, many thanks to all those involved, including the half of all adults who have come forward." Mr Johnson - who received his first dose on Friday - added he was "immensely proud of the progress we have made so far in rolling out vaccinations". "There is still further to go and I encourage everyone to take up the offer when asked to do so," he said. Coronavirus cases in your area How will we know Covid vaccines are safe? 'Anti-vax propaganda through my letterbox' Despite the progress of the UK's vaccine rollout, a scientist advising the government has warned overseas holidays would be "extremely unlikely" because of the risk of travellers bringing Covid variants back to the UK. The UK faced a "real risk" if people travelled abroad in the summer, Dr Mike Tildesley, a member of the government's Scientific Pandemic Influenza Group on Modelling, which feeds into Sage, said. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said it was "too early to tell" when holidays abroad would be allowed. Under the current roadmap for easing restrictions, the earliest date people in England could holiday abroad would be 17 May. media captionGrant Shapps: "The 17th of May is the very earliest for international travel" With all over-50s now able to take up the offer of a vaccine dose, the vaccination programme approaches a target to offer a vaccine to the top nine priority groups, as determined by scientific advisers, by mid-April. These included frontline health and care workers, people who were clinically vulnerable and those with an increased risk of hospitalisation - covering 99% of those at risk of dying from Covid-19. In Northern Ireland and some areas of Scotland, people in their 50s were already being offered a Covid vaccine. Parts of England may already have started offering it to this age group too, with Wales targeting an offer of one dose to all over-50s by mid-April.

At this stage of the pandemic, Zoom calls have lost almost all of their original novelty appeal. But thanks to a new tool called Zoom Escaper, it’s now easier than ever to drop out of a video call without having to come up with an excuse. As per the website, Zoom Escaper is designed to “help you escape Zoom meetings and other video conferencing scenarios. It allows you to self-sabotage your audio stream, making your presence unbearable to others”. By following a few simple steps, users can apply interference to their own audio feed, such as echo or connection choppiness. Beyond these more traditional effects, the tool can also feed the sound of an upset baby, crying man or barking dog through the user’s microphone. It can even simulate the sound of urination. Here's our list of the best business webcams available Check out our list of the best headsets for conference calls right now We've built a list of the best collaboration tools out there Developer Sam Lavigne is also responsible for another similar utility, called Zoom Deleter. The program “continually checks for the presence of Zoom on your computer and, if found, immediately deletes it.” Zoom fatigue Almost a year since lockdown measures substituted in-person interaction for virtual forms of communication, collective video conferencing fatigue is only growing more acute. At the start of the pandemic, people gorged themselves on Zoom calls for every possible purpose, from business meetings and family catch-ups to exercise classes, virtual quizzes and more. Some people even held their weddings over Zoom. But now, the phrase “let’s jump on a Zoom call” is enough to send a shiver down the spine. However, by torturing the ears drums of fellow attendees, Zoom Escaper offers an excellent route out of drawn out video conferencing sessions, whilst also allowing the user to save face (unless they opt for one of the more eccentric audio effects). The comments section of the Zoom Escaper video tutorial is filled with praise for the creation. One commenter called for Lavigne to be given a Nobel prize, another referred to the creation as “genius”, and a third pointed out that “not all heroes wear capes”. The main caveat, however, is that the more po[CENSORED]r the tool becomes and the greater its notoriety, the less effective it is likely to be. So, you’d better make use of it while you can.

Two Twitter leakers — @9550pro and @OneRaichu — have published a slide that purportedly covers the specifications for Intel's upcoming Tiger Lake-H family of processors for notebooks (which was then re-published by VideoCardz). The lineup seems to be rather small as it contains three eight-core models and two six-core SKUs, and the frequency range of the new CPUs is rather moderate. As expected, the Core i9-11980HK will be the flagship processor in the family with an unlocked multiplier. The CPU features eight cores clocked at 2.60 GHz by default (at a 45W TDP), but that frequency can be increased to 3.30 GHz when the TDP is configured at 65 W. The chip is equipped with a massive 24 MB LLC and an Intel UHD Graphics based on the Xe architecture, and a dual-channel DDR4 memory controller that is certified to work with DDR4-3200 modules. Apart from a 65 W configurable TDP, the Core i9-11980HK also features Intel's Turbo Boost Max 3.0 technology (ITBM3.0) that can increase clocks of up to two cores to 5.0 GHz. Meanwhile, its maximum eight-core turbo frequency is 4.50 GHz. Intel (Image credit: VideoCardz, @9550pro, @OneRaichu) The Core i9-11900H sits slightly below the Core i9-11980HK. This part has a base clock of 2.50 GHz (at 45W), a 4.40 GHz eight-core turbo, and a 4.90 GHz ITBM 3.0 frequency. The CPU is also equipped with a large 24 MB cache and an integrated UHD Graphics core. The Core i7-11800H is the third eight-core model. This chip has a default clock of 2.40 GHz (at 45W) and an eight-core turbo of 4.20 GHz, but doesn't support Turbo Boost Max 3.0 technology. The remaining CPUs in the Tiger Lake-H family — the Core i5-11260H and the Core i5-11400H — feature six cores clocked at 2.60 GHz – 2.70 GHz by default that can boost to 4.0 GHz – 4.10 GHz when possible. The six-core chips are also certified to work with DDR4-2933 memory. At this point, we cannot confirm whether the slide is legitimate and up to date. Frequencies of the Core i5-11400H, Core i7-11800H, and Core i9-11900H processors at 35W corroborate with the information published earlier, so the slide is likely legitimate. Meanwhile, Intel will not confirm any details about its Tiger Lake-H CPUs before their official launch in the second quarter.

Platforms : PC Developers : Iron Gate AB Publishers : N/A Release Date : TBA Emerging from the mists to take the survival crafting genre by storm, much like the viking warriors it draws inspiration from, Valheim manages to spin a formula we've all seen plenty of times into something more like uncharted territory – even in Early Access. Whether I'm sailing the shimmering seas on my sturdy ship or delving deep into dim dungeons in search of treasure, the challenging combat, endearing art style, and moody soundtrack create a delightful and thrilling world to inhabit. It's guilty of becoming a bit grindy, especially later on, but the rewarding exploration and memorable encounters with its various dangers help give all that busywork meaning. Since even before Minecraft, we’ve done this opening routine countless times: by yourself or with up to nine friends, you cut down trees. You kill some animals. You make new tools so you can cut down trees and kill animals better. This makes it tricky, at first, to tease out why Valheim works so well and stands out so much from the dozens of other games like it. It's a lot of little, subtle things… and a few not so subtle. The art and world design are definitely near the top of that list. It has a deliberately lo-fi look with pixelated textures and not a lot of polygons to go around. But even so, it's truly a beautiful game. Every creature, sunbeam, and forested hillside is filled with a sort of fairy tale ambience that made me want to get lost in its procedurally-generated regions. And there's a lot to get lost in, from peaceful meadows to spooky, monster-infested woods to snowy mountains. Every time I generated a new map it impressed me with its scale and how it looked like it could’ve been hand-made. Because of the naturalistic, Northern European feel, it comes across as very co hesive and authentic. The first time Valheim really made me go "Wow!" was when, after about 15 hours of preparing, I set sail on my own hand-built ship. Like a proper viking, your main method of long-distance travel will be taking to the seas and riverways. The controls for steering are kind of clunky, and I love them for that very reason. Mastering the art of making tight turns, plotting a course through dangerous rapids, and managing my speed was oh so satisfying, even if it included some trial and error that did a number on my hull. By the time I had mastered the muscle memory to approach the shoreline at full speed and basically drift to a complete stop, parallel to the beach, right where I wanted to be, I felt like a true master of the briny deep. Realistic waves can bounce you up and down, and a sudden storm can even damage your vessel and force you to make for a safe harbor. The ever-changing direction of the wind is a constant consideration that may encourage you to go out of your way and discover something new rather than simply sail in a straight line. Having a ship makes it feel like a whole new world is opening up – and then it tries to eat you. Sometimes literally, as the deeper waters are full of danger. Dungeons and Dragons Valheim's larger monsters are very well designed in their simplicity. My first time encountering a troll was a memorable and terrifying experience. Some of my most exciting adventures arose simply from trying to figure out how to get from A to B without being smashed into jam. To reach the second boss arena, because of the way my world was generated, I had to sail up an extremely narrow river that ran between two frigid mountain biomes, which caused me to take constant damage from frostbite. Unfortunately, at the very coldest part of the canyon, I discovered the waterway actually became too narrow for my ship. I leapt out, the winter air chipping at my health bar, and frantically whacked away at the voxel rocks of the riverbed trying to make a canal wide enough to let me pass. And then, from the steep canyon walls above, a troll showed up and smashed my boat to flinders. I had to flee in terror, shivering in my soggy boots, return to my camp on foot (which involved spending a danger-filled night in the wilderness since it was so far away), build a new ship, come back, deal with the troll, finish my canal, and get on my way before I froze solid. None of that was scripted, but Valheim's simple but brilliant world generation made it one of the most memorable experiences I've had in any survival game in a long while – and it's far from the only tale I have like it! This is an ecosystem that consistently generates campfire-worthy stories with a small number of ingredients. There are finished games that feel less fleshed-out and well balanced. If you hadn't told me it was early access, I probably never would have suspected anything. Some of those ingredients are better than others, of course. The nearly-ubiquitous Greydwarves of the Black Forest are an unchallenging annoyance, like flies you have to constantly swat away. I would have liked to snap my fingers and see maybe half of them deleted from existence. Unfortunately, I haven't found any magic space rocks for my gauntlet just yet. There are finished games that feel less fleshed-out and well balanced than this. “ On the other end of that spectrum are the satisfying, hectic, dramatic boss fights that drive Valheim's progression. These really demonstrate the strengths of its combat: There are five in this early access version, out of a planned nine, and I've taken on four of them in the 40-plus hours I've played so far. Not only do they serve as a climactic capstone to each area and tier of technology, they're really enjoyable and rewardingly difficult to defeat. Each is a major step up in challenge from the last, and the third and fourth bosses feel almost absurd to take on solo. Definitely plan to bring some backup and you’ll have a much better time. The randomized dungeons are also a treat, from bone-strewn viking barrows that reminded me of Skyrim to foreboding crypts that bring to mind the undead areas of the original Dark Souls. You'll need a torch to navigate them, and they're full of monsters, treasure, and crafting materials that you can't get in the overworld. Each one is a nice little break from the sometimes tedious tasks you'd be doing above ground. Back to the Grind As with most survival crafting games, Valheim can get a bit grindy – sometimes extremely grindy, in fact. Harvesting enough ore or metal scraps to get a new set of gear can literally take real-world days. Some later areas require certain consumables, like poison or frost resistance mead, to even survive in them, meaning you have to do a lot of collecting and brewing every time you want to visit. This cuts both ways, because it serves to make them feel more thrilling and dangerous, but also adds a layer of ticking-clock anxiety and a lot of repetitive prep work to exploration as you watch your mead supply dwindle. Not being able to access a new area because I needed to get stronger to beat up a troll is cool. Not being able to access a new area because I'm waiting on my bees to make more honey? Not so much. Work faster, stupid bees! I really like the way other consumables tie into progression, though. While you can skill up in different weapons and abilities, like running and swimming, your health and stamina meters are completely tied to what's in your belly. This means that "leveling up" mostly involves finding new ingredients and learning new recipes to ensure you're always as well fed as you can be. Valheim also wants you to eat a balanced diet. You can benefit from up to three types of food at any time, but stacking more than one of the same thing gives you no benefit. This is really one of Valheim's most clever little tricks for making your character feel more alive and connected to the world, and it sets itself apart from the rote, old-fashioned RPG progression routines where experience translates to levels, which translate into more hit points and energy. There's something really satisfying and thematically appropriate about heading out to battle evil with a full stomach, a good night's rest, and a flagon full of invigorating mead to quaff. And it also avoids one of the most annoying things about hunger systems in other games: being hungry will never actually kill you or prevent you from being able to hunt and gather. You just won't want to go into battle with anything stronger than a skeleton on an empty stomach. Valheim avoids one of the most annoying things about hunger systems: it can't actually kill you. “ Building your own viking village can be a decent way to while away the hours while you wait for those bees. While Valheim is voxel-based, it's also much more limited in how much effect you can have on the terrain than something like Minecraft. You can raise and lower the terrain a certain amount, but it's not very precise. The tool for leveling out an area for building was especially unsatisfying to use, as I never seemed to be able to get a nice, even grade no matter how much I fiddled with it. That means all of my buildings were either floating partly above the ground, or the dirt below would clip through the floorboards in some places. Other than that, the structures you can build are cozy and appropriately Norse. They're assembled from a collection of pre-made pieces that limit your stylistic freedom somewhat, but also make sure the things you build really look like they belong in this world. When you move on to bigger projects, you even have to start thinking about support beams and load-bearing walls, which was a welcome little touch of immersion. Verdict Whether I'm fighting for my life, plundering forgotten barrows, or just watching the sun play across the water in a calm moment of respite, Valheim has created a world I'm consistently joyful to live in and discover more of. It’s definitely a traditional survival game at heart, which means the further in you get, the more you have to put up with some tedious grinding before you can get back to the good parts. But even at its early access launch, those good parts are already very good, especially when you get to take to the seas or test your skill against its imposing bosses. And the simple but exceptional art and music create a strong sense of place in which to do it all. Grab some mead and come join me by the fire. I don't think you'll be disappointed. -------------------------------- System Requirments --------------------------------- Minimum : Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 7 or later Processor: 2.6 GHz Dual Core or similar Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 500 series or similar DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 1 GB available space ----------------------------------- Recommended : Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 7 or later Processor: i5 3GHz or better Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 970 series or similar DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 1 GB available space ---------------------------------------- Video Trailer :

A Pennsylvania couple is selling their unusual home for $2.37 million, and TikTok users can barely believe the sprawling space was converted from an elementary schoool. The Mount Morris home, also known as the "School House," was built in 1965. TWITTER USERS JOKE THAT ALABAMA LISTING HAS A 'CURSED BEDROOM' The Mount Morris home, also known as the "School House," was built in 1965. Its current owners bought the then-abandoned school and transformed it into a home five years ago, the New York Post reports. It features four bedrooms and five bathrooms complete with a garage that can hold up to 30 cars, according to a listing page. A renovated bedroom inside the "School House." Other indoor amenities include an indoor basketball court, fitness center and game room. The home, situated on 11 acres of land, also boasts a large kitchen with two islands, an open family room with a kitchenette and custom closets in the bedrooms with "spa-like bathrooms," per the listing. FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK FOR MORE FOX LIFESTYLE NEWS Since the property hit TikTok's humorous Zillowtastrophes page, a reel on the real estate has since been viewed over two million times. "Am I the only one who loves this?" one wondered. "I'd live here any day," another said.

The newly launched Wuling Zhengtu pickup in China would start at just $9,033.65 (RMB 58,800) if it were for sale in the United States. If you need a little extra space, then the dual-cab model with seating for five would be 9,648.18 (RMB 62,800). Wuling is one of General Motors' brands in China, and the Zhengtu is its first pickup. The truck measures 201 (5,105 millimeters) long, and the cargo bed measures 78.74 inches (2,000 millimeters). Gallery: Wuling Zhengtu Pickup Wuling Zhengtu Pickup Three Quarters 7 Photos For comparison, a Chevrolet Colorado in the US measures 224.9 inches (5,713 millimeters) or 212.7 inches (5,403 millimeters), depending on the configuration. It's available with a cargo bed that is either 74 inches (1,880 millimeters) long or 62 inches (1,575 millimeters). The Zhengtu's cargo bed is especially useful because the sides can fold down. This can make loading and unloading easier. Plus, it could allow for carrying awkwardly shaped things that might need to hang over an edge. The rest of the exterior has a chunky appearance. There a chrome grille that spans the width of the grille and visually connects the headlights. Inside, Zhengtu has an eight-inch touchscreen infotainment display that supports voice commands. There are the classic three-knob HVAC controls below the screen. Wuling claims that the truck has noise, vibration, and harshness levels on par with a passenger car. The Zhengtu is not going to be a heavy hauler because power comes from a 1.5-liter engine that makes 99 horsepower (74 kilowatts). In the announcement, Wuling touts safety features for the truck that include anti-lock brakes and electronic brake-force distribution. None of Wuling's products are available in the US, and don't expect the Zhengtu to be the model that brings the brand into the country. There are some interesting ideas on display, though, like the fold-down sides of the cargo bed.

he 21-year-old will make only his third Toffees appearance against quadruple-chasing City. Jordan Pickford and Robin Olsen are both injured. "Joao is young, a goalkeeper without experience, but he has a lot of quality," Ancelotti said. "I don't think it's an easy game for City. They have better quality than us, but I'm sure they will have a difficult game. "It's a knockout, a really important game. We have a big desire to go forward in this competition. I have confidence as usual, above all in this type of game. We are focused, we are concentrated." How to follow the FA Cup quarter-finals on the BBC City are chasing an unprecedented clean sweep of trophies. They are 14 points clear in the Premier League, face Tottenham in the Carabao Cup final and Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League quarters. "It is a final tomorrow, away," Guardiola said. "The quality of their players is there, no doubt about it. "But it is another incredible opportunity in a competition. It is the last game before the international break. "Hopefully we can finish well and when we come back the important part of the season starts." Guardiola said he admires Toffees manager Ancelotti, who replaced him as Bayern Munich boss in 2016. "He has been manager of the best clubs in Europe - Milan, Juventus, Napoli, PSG, Madrid," Guardiola said. "All places he had success. I know people talk about him as a manager and a person. He took care of me when I started. I visited him when he was at Milan. "He allowed me to see one or two training sessions as well. We spoke a little bit about football and life. Always off the pitch he is so gentle. I admire him a lot." Match stats This is the first FA Cup meeting between Everton and Manchester City since the 1980-81 quarter-final, with the Citizens winning 3-1 in a replay. Manchester City have won their past six meetings with Everton - all coming in the Premier League - their best winning run against the Toffees. Everton last reached the FA Cup semi-finals in 2015-16. The Toffees have lost four of their past five FA Cup games against fellow Premier League opponents, though did eliminate Spurs in the last round. Manchester City are looking to reach the FA Cup semi-final in three consecutive seasons for the first time since 1931-32 to 1933-34. City's Gabriel Jesus has been involved in 13 goals in his 14 appearances in the FA Cup (nine goals, four assists). However, the quarter-final is the only round of the competition the Brazilian has played in but not scored.

Finland has been named the happiest place in the world for a fourth year running, in an annual UN-sponsored report. The World Happiness Report saw Denmark in second place, then Switzerland, Iceland and the Netherlands. New Zealand was again the only non-European nation in the top 10. The UK fell from 13th to 17th place. Data from analytics researcher Gallup asked people in 149 countries to rate their own happiness. Measures including social support, personal freedom, gross domestic product (GDP) and levels of corruption were also factored in. The country deemed the most unhappy in the world was Afghanistan, followed by Lesotho, Botswana, Rwanda and Zimbabwe. There was a "significantly higher frequency of negative emotions" in just over a third of the countries, the report authors said, likely pointing to the effects of the pandemic. However, things got better for 22 countries. Several Asian countries fared better than they had in last year's rankings, while China moved to 84th place from 94th. "Surprisingly there was not, on average, a decline in well-being when measured by people's own evaluation of their lives," John Helliwell, one of the report's authors, said in a statement. "One possible explanation is that people see Covid-19 as a common, outside threat affecting everybody and that this has generated a greater sense of solidarity and fellow-feeling." Finland "ranked very high on the measures of mutual trust that have helped to protect lives and livelihoods during the pandemic", the authors said. The Scandinavian nation of 5.5 million people has managed far better than the majority of Europe during the pandemic, with just over 70,000 cases and 805 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins University.

Jamhamster is a maker with an affinity for retro hardware, and we're right there with him! For this project, he managed to fit a Raspberry Pi Zero inside of a custom cassette tape to emulate an old ZX Spectrum computer. The cassette features artwork boasting "ZX Spectrum" in the title box. This isn't an original cassette; the label was custom-designed just for this project. Inside is an aluminum plate that acts as a giant heatsink for the Pi Zero. Fitting the Pi Zero inside wasn't easy as the width of the Pi and clearance between the reels and tape bottom don't match. According to Jamhamster, four GPIO pins had to be sacrificed. The final rig includes plenty of external ports though and even a safe shutdown button. For audio, Jamhaster created a headphone socket and wired to the Pi Zero. The project also has a USB hub with two ports accessible from the top. The best Raspberry Pi projects are the ones you can recreate. Check out the original thread shared by Jamhamster on Reddit to see how this project works in greater detail.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has delayed the deadline date for its annual Tax Day, moving it from April 15 to May 17. While many tax filers in the US will doubtless be relieved to have more time in order to get their tax affairs and accounting paperwork in order, the delay suggests there are wider issues involved when it comes to challenges being faced by the government agency. The IRS is currently heavily involved with the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, the nationwide recovery plan designed to help the US get back on its feet in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Take a look at the best accounting software The best tax software around today Check out the best POS systems "This continues to be a tough time for many people, and the IRS wants to continue to do everything possible to help taxpayers navigate the unusual circumstances related to the pandemic, while also working on important tax administration responsibilities," said IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig. Tax deadline "Even with the new deadline, we urge taxpayers to consider filing as soon as possible, especially those who are owed refunds. Filing electronically with direct deposit is the quickest way to get refunds, and it can help some taxpayers more quickly receive any remaining stimulus payments they may be entitled to." However, the added workload involved in processing and distributing monthly payments to families in the form of tax credits has placed the IRS under increasing pressure. Adding to its woes have been a substantial reduction in staff numbers and a decrease in funding. Back in 2010 the IRS had a total budget of $14.9 billion, adjusted for inflation. However, the funding had been cut to just $11.3 billion by 2019, with Congress opting to trim back the annual spend by a nearly a quarter or 24%. The government agency is still expected to harvest almost $4trillion in tax revenue this year, which will form a vital part of bolstering the country’s GDP of over $22 trillion. Personnel numbers have dropped dramatically too, with the IRS having shrunk from an original core of 95,000 full-time staff a decade ago down to 74,000 by 2018. Replenishment of staff is complicated due to the length of time required to fully train IRS personnel, leaving a glaring gap with around 46% of the workforce becoming eligible to retire in the near future. Following the announcement of the deadline extension the IRS says that it will be providing formal guidance in the coming days. We've also highlighted the best mobile credit card processors Via VOA

Kaze and the Wild Masks (PS4 [reviewed], Xbox One, PC, Stadia, Nintendo Switch) Developer: PixelHive Publisher: Soedesco Released: March 26, 2021 MSRP: $29.99 While most rabbits prefer the simple life — hanging around in fields, lolloping in runs and hutches, playing basketball with Bill Murray — such mediocre pastimes do not trouble the head of tomb waidin' wabbit, Kaze. Kaze chases excitement and adventure, burrowing her way into hazardous worlds and uncovering the treasures that lie within... ...This time however, our headstrong hero might have bitten off more carrot than she can chew. As a result of Kaze's unquenchable curiosity, a curse long-forgotten has fallen on her world, draining it of its peaceful atmosphere and idyllic nature. What's more, this plague has severely affected the crops of her people, turning all of the land's fruit 'n' veg into strange, rabid monsters. The worst fate was reserved for Kaze's dear friend Hogo, whose spirit has been drained and imprisoned within a mystical artifact, leaving him a literal wisp of his former self. With seemingly nobody on hand, and with her entire world and community at stake, it is up to Kaze to set things right. It will take all of her skill, dexterity, and courage if she is to battle the killer crops, restore her land, defeat this dark evil, and, most importantly, rescue Hogo. Kaze might have spent her whole life wisely eating her greens, but now her greens are coming to eat her... Openly described by PixelHive as a love letter to the '90s platformer, Kaze and the Wild Masks wears its retro inspiration proudly on its dangling scarf. From its likable anthropomorphic hero, to its stage design, pixel visuals, and core mechanics, Kaze is a non-stop tribute act to an endless list of 16-bit predecessors that have hopped, skipped, and jumped before it. While many fans are comparing Kaze to the SNES platformers of yore, the truth is that PixelHive's new title is probably closer to the classics of the Commodore Amiga. From its audio/visual style to its general balance of pace and motion, Kaze and the Wild Masks has far more in common with the Zools of this world than it has the Super Marios. Conversely, it can't be denied that Kaze's core mechanics are wholesale torn from the barrel-tossing antics of 1994 Super Nintendo release, Donkey Kong Country, and if you're going to ape (no pun intended) any other game, it might as well be one of the best. Playing out like a "Greatest Hits" of the genre, Kaze is packed to brim with recognizable tropes: ropes, ladders, and vines; crumbling and moving platforms; weighted scales; underwater stages; spike pits; rising lava; catapults; springs; and switches — almost every single gimmick from the heyday of platformers puts in a regular appearance, while our hero is kitted out with a spin-attack, a ground-pound, and the ability to bonk her enemies on the head with the obligatory head-stomp. It'd almost be shameful how formulaic Kaze and the Wild Masks is, if it wasn't for the fact that the game is just so dang enjoyable. Built on a modest budget, Kaze and the Wild Masks adopts the brilliant strategy of accentuating its positives and hiding its negatives, resulting in an engaging and enjoyable experience. At first glance, Kaze is simplistic and routine to a fault. For its first few stages I wondered whether it had been designed for very young children. But this is all in keeping with Kaze's tribute to old-school gaming's sense of progressive difficulty. By the time the second of Kaze's five worlds had rolled around, the challenge had set in, one that would only get tougher and tougher as the game progressed. This is perhaps Kaze's most authentic callback to '90s game design. Kaze and the Wild Masks is a game that genuinely improves as it progresses, though I can't help but wish it hit the accelerator a little earlier. As our brave bunny runs, jumps, swings, and slides her way through each stage, she is also tasked with picking up various collectibles either dotted around the screen, hidden in plain sight, or located through each stage's bonus levels — single-screen challenges as compulsive as they can be frustrating. Gathering these gems, stones, and medals unlocks contextual artwork, with Kaze's narrative unfolding, picture-book style, as the player progresses. While Kaze and the Wild Masks is an entirely wordless adventure (there's no speech or text at all), its delightful artwork allows players to understand its world, characters, and narrative, and I found myself really rooting for our mute heroes come the climax. Occasionally, Kaze herself is called upon to don one of the titular "Wild Masks," offering new skills and attacks based on Carrotland's animal overlords. The Shark mask is equipped for underwater stages, the Eagle mask sees Kaze take to the air, the Lizard mask triggers pulse-pounding autorun set-pieces, while the Tiger mask lets you climb walls and defy gravity. You know, like a tiger? These brief segments offer welcome variety to the standard platforming action, while adding further character and depth to Kaze and Carrotland's lore. Kaze's charms are solidified via its gorgeous audio/visual content. Kaze and her enemies are bursting with personality, thanks to some beautiful pixel artwork and silky-smooth character animation. The violent veg are both creative and amusing, and one can only imagine the fun had at the design stage turning a variety of food stuffs into scary monsters. Each world sports its own look, with effective weather conditions or multi-layered parallax scrolling attempting to hide each stage's somewhat hollow surroundings. If these visual elements have a flaw, it's simply that the budget wasn't there to offer more variety in both enemy and stage design, but the small, somewhat repetitive selection we do receive is top-tier. Even Kaze's screen transitions are creative and unique. These thoroughly enjoyable visuals are backed by an equally beautiful score. Kaze and the Wild Masks' soundtrack features high-quality compositions with a traditional South American vibe. With its thick, heavy bass lines, tribal drums, and wind instruments, the soundtrack has a vibe recalling TV shows such as The Mysterious Cities of Gold, while picking up the frivolity with dramatic or amusing ditties for bonus stages and boss fights. PixelHive seems to be more than aware of Kaze's mechanical gameplay, and as such has compensated by offering a title that accentuates its attractive audio/visual package. Kaze and the Wild Masks looks and sounds modern, while its themes remain rooted in the past. Similar effort has been afforded Kaze's overall polish. Crucially, the pixel-perfect gameplay is fine-tuned beyond reproach, with strict attention paid to pace, layout, collision detection, and control ingenuity. From a mechanical standpoint, Kaze is near-flawless, with the player feeling full, confident control over the character. While the adventure gets pretty tough towards its finale — hair-pullingly so at points — Kaze never feels as if it is stooping to "unfair," instead embracing the retro mindset of "Keep Practicing, Keep Trying"... Remember that? Kaze's main point of contention is irritatingly subjective: the ugly topic of cold, hard cash. At $30, Kaze and the Wild Masks is a tad pricey, especially when compared to some of its modern platforming brethren. The adventure will run you around six-to-seven hours on a first playthrough, with many more hours awaiting those who strive for 100% completion, tackle the game's many time trials, or are lured in by Kaze's clear desire to become a speedrunning staple. For some players, the price tag might be a little high for what is — when all is said and done — a "retro" game. This is between you and your bank balance. I personally think PixelHive is deserving of the money, and if sales lead to bigger and better sequels, then it will have been more than worth the investment. Kaze and the Wild Masks succeeds in its goal of offering players a misty-eyed memory of gaming's golden era. But while Kaze excels with its attractive design, crisp gameplay, and a polished package, it needs to be clearly stated that it is strictly a callback to old-school platformers of yore, and lacks both the depth of a Shantae and the scale of a Bloodstained. As long as the player is comfortable with this fact, then they should have a radical time leading Kaze past gaping chasms, over collapsing bridges, through underwater terrors, and taking on the most frighting red onion you ever did see. Always eat your veggies, kids. Kaze and the Wild Masks is an unashamed blast from the past, for better or worse. PixelHive's love letter to 16-bit gaming surmounts budgetary and design shortcomings with a compelling challenge, luscious visuals, and an evocative soundtrack, all punctuated by a solid underdog spirit. Kaze's polished but formulaic gameplay will not be to everyone's taste, but for those who long for the halcyon days when the platformer was king, it's most definitely wabbit season. ------------------------------------ Game System Requirments ----------------------------------- General System : CPU: Intel Core i3 M380 RAM: 4 GB RAM GPU: Intel HD 5000 DX: Version 10 OS: Windows 7 or newerhttps://gamesystemrequirements.com/ Store: 600 MB available space ------------------------------------- Videro Trailer :

With March Madness underway, Wendy’s is giving food fans a chance to score a free Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit for breakfast starting Thursday through Saturday, March 20. The breakfast sandwich, made with a crispy chicken fillet topped with maple honey butter on a buttermilk biscuit, will be available at restaurants or via Wendy’s drive-thru nationwide. Rest assured, there is no catch – customers won’t have to buy other menu items to snag the biscuit sandwich for free. The fast-food chain debuted its breakfast menu last year with items like its Breakfast Baconator, maple bacon chicken croissant and its bacon egg and Swiss croissant rivaling competitors in the a.m. food categories like McDonald’s and Burger King. A slew of restaurants have launched promotions in tandem with March Madness, the annual NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament featuring 68 teams competing in seven rounds for the national championship. Coffee chain Tim Horton’s is offering its rewards members a free breakfast sandwich through March 21; Buffalo Wild Wings will give out free wings every time a game goes into overtime and Ike’s Love & Sandwiches is giving guests $3 off their order if they show up in a college shirt repping their favorite basketball team through March 26. And for parents feeding little ones during the big games, Boston Market is dishing out free kids meals for a limited time this month with no purchase required.

Mini dipped a toe into electric vehicles with the Cooper SE, a two-door all-electric runabout the company introduced for the 2020 model year. The company expects the SE to account for eight percent of the brand’s US sales, which is significant. The brand might have found new strength, and it appears the company is doubling down on it. New spy photos show the next-generation Cooper EV under development, cold-weather testing in the snow. The test vehicle wears a heavy dose of camouflage and cladding that helps hide the design. The car keeps its sporty hatch proportions, though it’ll be slighting smaller than the current model. Fake headlight rings, taillights, and hood scoop try to confuse onlookers, though it’s difficult to miss the large “Electric Test Vehicle” stickers plastered on the outside. It doesn’t look wildly different on the outside, though there could be some big changes inside. Gallery: Next-Gen Mini Cooper EV Next-Gen Mini Cooper SE EV 19 Photos The spy shots don’t show the entire interior, though the photos do show a portion of the dash, and Mini fans might not be happy. It appears as if the next-gen electric Cooper will get a big, curved screen on top of the dashboard similar to what BMW uses in other models. Minis are known for their unique and quirky design ethos inside and out, and moving away from an interior based on circles – bit and small – may not please everyone, though that’s impossible today. However, a lot can change between now and when the model is expected to arrive, which isn’t until the 2023 model year. This early in the development process could mean things will change in the coming months. However, one thing Mini won’t abandon is its push into electric vehicles. The company has announced that it plans to introduce its last ICE-powered car in 2025 and fully switch to producing EVs by the early 2030s. It will offer a gas-powered version of the next-gen Cooper, too.

Tanzania's President John Magufuli has died aged 61, the country's vice-president has announced. He died on Wednesday from heart complications at a hospital in Dar es Salaam, Samia Suluhu Hassan said in an address on state television. Mr Magufuli had not been seen in public for more than two weeks, and rumours had been circulating about his health. Opposition politicians said last week that he had contracted Covid-19, but this has not been confirmed. Mr Magufuli was one of Africa's most prominent coronavirus sceptics, and called for prayers and herbal-infused steam therapy to counter the virus. "It is with deep regret that I inform you that today... we lost our brave leader, the president of the Republic of Tanzania, John Pombe Magufuli," Vice-President Hassan said in the announcement. She said there would be 14 days of national mourning and flags would fly at half mast. The cautionary tale of the president who denied coronavirus Africa Live: Tributes paid to Magufuli John Magufuli in his own words Obituary: Tanzania's 'bulldozer' president John Magufuli According to Tanzania's constitution, Ms Hassan will be sworn in as the new president within 24 hours and should serve the remainder of Mr Magufuli's five-year term which he began last year. Mr Magufuli was last seen in public on 27 February, but Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa insisted last week that the president was "healthy and working hard". He blamed the rumours of the president's ill-health on "hateful" Tanzanians living abroad. But opposition leader Tundu Lissu told the BBC that his sources had told him Mr Magufuli was being treated in hospital for coronavirus in Kenya. line John Magufuli at a glance John Pombe Magufuli after being elected president (October 30, 2015) IMAGE COPYRIGHTREUTERS image captionMagufuli was first elected president in 2015 Born in Chato, north-west Tanzania, in 1959 Studied chemistry and maths at the University of Dar es Salaam Worked as a chemistry and maths teacher First elected as an MP in 1995 Became a cabinet minister in 2000 First elected president in 2015 line When Covid-19 arrived in Tanzania, Mr Magufuli called on people to go to churches and mosques to pray. "Coronavirus, which is a devil, cannot survive in the body of Christ... It will burn instantly," he said. He declared Tanzania "Covid-19 free" last June, saying the virus had been eradicated by three days of national prayer. He also mocked the efficacy of masks, expressed doubts about testing, and teased neighbouring countries which imposed health measures to curb the virus. "Countries in Africa will be coming here to buy food in the years to come… they will be suffering because of shutting down their economy," he said, according to the Associated Press. Tanzania has not published details of its coronavirus cases since May, and the government has refused to purchase vaccines. On Monday, police said they had arrested four people on suspicion of spreading rumours on social media that the president was ill. "To spread rumours that he's sick smacks of hate," Mr Majaliwa said at the time.

England boss Gareth Southgate has recalled Jesse Lingard, Luke Shaw and John Stones to his squad for 2022 World Cup qualifiers later this month. Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins and West Brom keeper Sam Johnstone have also been called up for the first time. Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has not been included in the 26-man squad. England play San Marino at home on 25 March, are in Albania on 28 March and then host Poland on 31 March. Midfielder Lingard, who is on loan at West Ham from Manchester United, last played for the national team in June 2019. "Jesse, of the three, is a bit more fortunate to be in," said Southgate. "Luke and John have performed over a period of time. "We've got injuries in the attacking areas that have opened up an opportunity for Jesse but, I have to say, his performances for West Ham have been excellent. "Ideally, you'd be saying you have to do it for a little bit longer but that's not been the option this time around." Borussia Dortmund's 17-year-old midfielder Jude Bellingham is in the squad but could miss out because of coronavirus restrictions in Germany. "We are still investigating what is possible and we wanted to name him in the squad," said Southgate. Bellingham's club-mate Jadon Sancho misses out with injury, along with midfielders Jordan Henderson and Jack Grealish, and goalkeeper Jordan Pickford. Manchester City centre-back Stones has not played for England since November 2019, while Manchester United left-back Shaw's last game for the national side was in September 2018. Stones, who has 39 caps, has helped City to the top of the Premier League this season, and they are also still in the Champions League, FA Cup and League Cup as they aim to complete the quadruple. "It is a huge plus for us," Southgate said. "John has played a lot of internationals for us. For a period we were not sure if he was going to be able to recapture that form. "When you invest that much time and as many caps in players like that and he disappears, it is a huge disappointment. "John deserves huge credit for turning that around and finding a level of consistency. It is great to have him back." On Shaw's recall, Southgate added: "We often talk about coaches' and managers' impact on players but we have to give players a lot of credit. "In Luke's case he has been defending on the front foot. He's been aggressive in his defending and shows great ambition in his attacking play. We know he has the quality to do that. "He has earned his chance and deserves to be in." Leeds United striker Patrick Bamford, who has 13 Premier League goals this season, has missed out but Southgate said he was "very close" to being picked. Instead, the England boss opted for Watkins, who has 10 league goals in his first top-flight campaign. "There are a number of positions in this squad that there were some real close calls on. We felt we wanted an extra striker," added Southgate. "Both Ollie and Patrick, their goals have been good. We like the personalities of both. Ollie is a player that we have had less interaction with in the past. It's going to be good to get to know him. "We like his pressing, the speed and runs in behind. He's got some improvement to make in linking the game but, for his first season in the Premier League at a big club, he's done exceptionally well." Liverpool have struggled in their title defence this season and, along with that, right-back Alexander-Arnold's form has also suffered. "I don't think he has played to the level he found in the last couple of years but I think he is getting close to that now," said Southgate. "He has taken steps in the right direction. "I have made that same call to Kyle [Walker] and Kieran [Trippier] in the past and their response was a good one. I am certain Trent will play a big part in the future."

MSI's Suprim family of graphics cards (pronounced 'supreme'), which was introduced with Ampere, has two new members. The company (via Harukaze5719) recently and silently added the GeForce RTX 3070 Suprim SE 8G and GeForce RTX 3080 Suprim SE 10G to the mix. The 3070 and 3080 are two of the best graphics cards, or would be if everything wasn't perpetually sold out. In the car world, the "SE" designation is commonly used to denote a Sport Edition or Special Edition trim level. In MSI's case, the acronym has a different meaning though. The Suprim SE models are in fact slower variants of their X and non-X counterparts, giving way to the joke that SE may mean Slow Edition. Other than the obvious difference in clock speeds, the graphics cards are identical to the other Suprim offerings in every way, including aesthetics, cooling, power connectors and display outputs. It's possible that MSI just introduced the SE trim as an excuse to recycle silicon that doesn't meet the requirements for the Suprim (X) models. Performance-wise, the GeForce RTX 3080 Suprim SE 10G shouldn't be much slower in comparison to its other siblings. It only comes with 5% lower boost and extreme performance clocks when compared to the Suprim X, and manual tuning should be able to make up most of the difference. The GeForce RTX 3080 Suprim SE 10G retains the same 370W TDP as the Suprim (X). The GeForce RTX 3080 Suprim SE 8G drew the shortest straw. The graphics card shows a 7% downgrade in clock speeds with respect to the Suprim X model, and it also has a 40W lower TDP. Although MSI reduced the power consumption by 14% on the graphics card, it still commands a pair of 8-pin PCIe power connectors. Again, manual tuning can likely close the gap. The GeForce RTX 3080 Suprim X 10G and GeForce RTX 3070 Suprim X 8G officially retail for $900 and $660, respectively. The non-X variants are only marginally less expensive, so we don't expect the SE variants to be forgiving on the pockets either, especially with the conditions that the graphics card market is in right now. None of the cards are in stock right now, sadly.