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How you can protect your text messages following FBI warning of massive Chinese hackNikolay Tsuguliev/iStock via Getty Images While canoes typically float, the stock price for Canoo Inc. ( NASDAQ: GOEV ) has been sinking since December 2020. In this article, I discuss Canoo’s declining fundamentals, lackluster valuation, and negative sentiment. These factors tell a story of consistent underperformance Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of TSLA either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.
Users of Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and Office 365 experienced widespread disruptions on Monday morning. These sites were among the most impacted, according to DownDetector, which tracks service failures based on user complaints. As workdays started, reports of problems started at 4 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) and were much more serious by 8 a.m. Early in the day, Microsoft recognized the issue and announced that it was looking into the issues. Many customers complained that they couldn't send emails, connect to Outlook, or view OneDrive files by mid-morning. One user on DownDetector shared: “Outlook 365 is really spotty this morning. Experiencing intermittent email outages.” Microsoft’s Response and Progress Around 9 a.m. ET, Microsoft started rolling out solutions in an effort to get everything back to normal. Microsoft announced, "We've started to deploy a fix which is currently progressing through the affected environment," in a statement posted on X (previously Twitter). Additionally, the business started manually restarting systems that were deemed to be in "an unhealthy state." Microsoft stated that updates had been applied to 98% of the impacted settings by midday. Targeted restarts of the remaining systems were being attempted. Understanding the HTTP 503 Error Among the interruptions were HTTP 503 error occurrences. "Service Unavailable" is an error that indicates that servers are either temporarily overloaded or undergoing maintenance. When this happens, servers could suggest that users try again after a predetermined amount of time, which is defined in a Retry-After header field. Routine maintenance may cause the 503 error, but more thorough investigation is frequently needed for persistent problems. Steps to Address the HTTP 503 Error Deactivate Plugins and ThemesFor WordPress users, deactivating plugins or themes can resolve conflicts causing the error. Disable Content Delivery Network (CDN)Temporarily disabling the CDN may help if the error stems from network issues. Adjust Heartbeat APILimiting WordPress Heartbeat API activity can reduce server load. Increase Server ResourcesExpanding server capacity can alleviate overloads contributing to HTTP 503. Analyze Logs and Enable DebuggingChecking error logs and activating WP_DEBUG can identify root causes. Broader Impact on Microsoft Platforms Access to vital cloud services was disrupted for users in several countries. Many people complained that their productivity was disrupted by issues with Teams, OneDrive, and Outlook. Even though Microsoft has almost fixed the issue, certain systems still have persistent problems that are being fixed. Users are encouraged to keep an eye on the situation and verify service availability when updates are made. Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from Technology Science and around the world.Percentages: FG .400, FT .632. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.
On Dec. 4, U.S. intelligence officials and the FBI announced a hacking campaign affecting at least eight U.S. telecommunication firms, including Verizon and AT&T. In response, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), along with domestic and international partners, issued guidance for telecommunication companies to strengthen their security. Recommendations include implementing measures like end-to-end encryption to safeguard both company and customer data. Several news outlets reported that officials are advising against sending unencrypted text messages in the aftermath of the hack, so bad actors can’t read them. VERIFY readers Barbara and Joseph asked us if Chinese hackers can actually read people’s text messages. Here’s what we can VERIFY about protecting your text message privacy. THE QUESTION Can hackers intercept and read some types of text messages? THE SOURCES Joint guide from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), National Security Agency (NSA), the FBI and other international partners published Dec. 3 Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Apple Google WhatsApp , Signal and Telegram SoCRadar and How-To Geek , technology blogs McAfee THE ANSWER Yes, hackers can intercept and read some types of text messages. But there are ways to protect them. Sign up for the VERIFY Fast Facts newsletter here . WHAT WE FOUND Messages sent between Apple and Android devices, as well as some types of messages sent between multiple Android devices, can be susceptible to hackers. But there is a type of protection that can ensure no hackers can read your texts. It’s called encryption. Encryption uses an algorithm to scramble information, like text messages, that can only be un-scrambled by the recipient’s device. This layer of protection ensures that even if hackers or scammers intercept your texts, they can’t access the content. When text messages aren’t encrypted, they travel across networks in plain text, making them vulnerable to interception, the SoCRadar and How-To Geek technology blogs explain. It’s like sending a letter without an envelope . Encrypted messages aren’t plain text. They’re transformed into what’s called ciphertext , which appears across a network as a scrambled, unreadable string of characters. Hackers can use tricks like creating fake cell towers or spying on public wireless networks to capture the messages. Without protection, text messages can be read and other personal information can be stolen. So, hypothetically, if a hacker is monitoring a network and you send a message in plain unprotected text that says, “Meet at my house at 123 Elm Street, the door will be unlocked.” That is the message a hacker can read, leaving you (and your home) vulnerable. But, if you send it as an encrypted message, a hacker would only see gibberish, like "Ff8g$%qLq9d@8z.” Your intended recipient, though, would receive the real message. Cellular providers don’t directly provide end-to-end encryption automatically, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) says , but the device manufacturers and independent messaging apps often do. Here’s how some devices work and tips to protect yourself. For Apple users : iMessages sent between Apple devices – the messages that appear in blue bubbles – are encrypted from end to end. However, messages sent from an Apple device to a non-Apple device – the messages that appear in green – are not encrypted. For Android users : For Android users using Google Messages , there is a feature known as Rich Communication Services. If that feature is turned on ( here’s how ) on both devices, the messages are encrypted. Cross-platform messaging and third-party applications: Text messages sent between Apple gadgets are encrypted, as are those exchanged between users of Google Messages, but text messages between Android and Apple devices are not encrypted, CISA says . That’s where third-party applications come in. Apps like WhatsApp , Signal and Telegram encrypt messages automatically and work between any device. WhatsApp describes their encryption technology like having a key that is exchanged between recipients. The technology locks (encrypts) a message before it leaves a device, turning it into a jumbled code. Only the recipient’s device has the unique "key" to unlock (decrypt) it and make it readable again. Stay secure with updates While the use of these technologies is important to understand, you should also keep your software updated, McAfee , a security company, says. These security updates for devices and applications patch vulnerabilities that hackers or scammers exploit. On an Android device, go to settings and click on software update. On an iPhone, go to settings, then general and then continue to software updates. For more tips on protecting yourself from scammers and hackers, visit VERIFY’s website .Dynagas LNG stock soars to 52-week high, hits $4.8Biden Says Trump Economic Plan Will Be 'Disaster'
SMU had no problems handling the jump to the ACC. Now the No. 8 Mustangs (11-1, 8-0, No. 8 CFP) look to complete an unbeaten run through the ACC in their inaugural season when they face perennial conference power Clemson on Saturday night at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. The 18th-ranked Tigers (9-3, 7-1, No. 17 CFP) will play in a record 10th ACC championship game in 16 seasons under coach Dabo Swinney. The Mustangs moved to the ACC after capturing the American Athletic Conference championship in 2023. They have won 17 straight regular-season conference games, going back to 2022. “We wanted to be at this level. We wanted to play on this stage,” SMU coach Rhett Lashlee said. “We want to be playing in the championship game. ... We have ultimate respect for Clemson, but this is a stage we want to be on.” Clemson looked as if it might miss out on its second straight title game, but Syracuse stunned then-No. 6 Miami to give the Tigers a spot. They have been dominant once they get there, winning eight of their previous nine ACC title game appearances, the lone loss coming to Georgia Tech in 2009. “I’m proud of the consistency. Uncommon consistency,” Swinney said. “I know we’re supposedly a bad program now, and we’re doom and gloom. It’s all downhill, and everything’s terrible. But I think we’ve been in this game two of the last three years.” If the Mustangs win they likely will wrap up a first-round bye in the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff. Clemson, which comes in as a 2 1/2-point underdog according to BetMGM Sportsbook, needs a win to qualify for the playoff and likely assure the ACC gets two teams in. Swinney said if the Tigers win the national title he’ll invite Syracuse coach Fran Brown to Clemson to ride with him in the championship parade. “If that happens, like let’s dream big, hey, why not? Fran Brown, he’s going to be riding in the car with me, convertible, through downtown Clemson,” Swinney said. SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings will be playing in his second straight conference championship game. Jennings was pressed into his first career start last year in the AAC after Preston Stone broke his leg in the regular-season finale. He responded by leading the Mustangs to a 26-14 win, accounting for 266 yards from scrimmage along with a touchdown pass. Jennings began this season behind Stone on the depth chart but took over as the starter in Week 4 and has gone 9-0 since with the Mustangs averaging 40.8 points per game. Jennings has thrown for 2,746 yards with 19 touchdowns and seven interceptions and is the team’s second-leading rusher with 344 yards and four TDs. “I’m a lot more confident now for sure,” Jennings said. Clemson enters the title game coming off a 17-14 loss to rival South Carolina last week. Linebacker Wade Woodaz said players have put that behind them. “We’ve got another opportunity and we’ve got to be grateful for that,” Woodaz said. “Sitting here and dwelling on the loss to South Carolina isn’t going to help us Saturday. Yes, we have to learn from it, got to look at our mistakes and where we messed up. But in the end, we have another shot and we’ve got to take full advantage of it.” Brashard Smith, SMU’s featured running back, was a receiver before transferring to SMU this season. He has 1,157 yards and 14 touchdowns rushing, and also has 29 catches for 269 yards and three more scores. In the regular-season finale against California, he had 134 total yards (68 rushing and 66 receiving) with two touchdowns. “He’s a matchup problem. He’s a good player and defensively you’ve got to account for him,” Lashlee said of Smith. “He’s an all-purpose player.” SMU lost two of its top receivers to season-ending injuries midway through its conference schedule: tight end RJ Maryland — the son of former No. 1 overall NFL draft pick Russell Maryland — and receiver Jake Bailey. Michigan transfer Matthew Hibner took over as the starting tight end and has 15 catches for 230 yards and three touchdowns the last five games after only two catches for 31 yards the first seven. When Bailey got hurt, the Mustangs moved Roderick Daniels Jr. back to receiver from running back, and he has caught 15 passes the last three games. The Tigers were one of the country’s most dynamic offenses for a six-game stretch — all victories — early September through October. Clemson averaged better than 48 points a game during that run. That average has dropped to less than 27 points a game in the last five contests.Daily Post Nigeria NPFL: Heartland target win against Kwara United in Ilorin Home News Politics Metro Entertainment Sport Sport NPFL: Heartland target win against Kwara United in Ilorin Published on November 26, 2024 By Taiwo Adesanya Heartland are desperate to preserve their unbeaten run when they take on Kwara United in a matchday 14 fixture on Wednesday. The Naze Millionaires are on a five-game unbeaten run in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. Heartland expressed confidence in their ability to pick up maximum points from the game. “We are in Ilorin to harvest the three points. May God grant our hearts desires,” Heartland wrote on X. Heartland occupy 11th position on the NPFL log with 17 points. The encounter will start at 4 pm. 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These board, video and card games will bring cozy vibes to your holiday gamingOn Christopher and Hudson in the West Village, two women named Millie and Mary sit in a red-and-green shed. Their door is wide open despite the freezing temperatures—mostly so anyone can poke their head in but also so they can write your Christmas wish on the front of it in blue Sharpie. (Current wishes include love, success, and Taylor Swift tickets.) But don’t get used to them. They’re only here for five weeks and for one reason: to sell Christmas trees. Millie and Mary, who asked to be identified only by first names, drove down from Quebec, Canada, right after Thanksgiving. A tree farm company provided them with firs, their shed, and a baler. (Which, as it turns out, can be used more for just trees: Last night, two drunk men paid them $20 to be netted themselves.) Over the first few days, they decorated the stand, painting their shed and carving wooden ornaments that Millie tells me cost, well, whatever: “We tell people it’s in between a dollar and a million,” she says. Then she reveals her Christmas wish: “We’re hoping for a million,” she adds, laughing. They also decorate themselves: Mary has pink gems across her teeth and often accessorizes with a colorful balaclava. Both try to wear either red or green each day, under pairs of Carhartt overalls. (Carhartt has recently seen a surge in popularity with celebrities —but its designs were originally conceived for railroad workers in the Gilded Age.) “We like having colorful items that we can mix and match to do a nice look,” she says. On Christmas Eve, their job is done. That night, they’ll go do karaoke with some other tree sellers around their age, whom they met at 32nd and Third. “One of them is my new lover too,” Mollie says, full of joy. “We have lovers that are Christmas tree sellers!” In 1851, a Catskills woodsman named Mark Carr recognized the growing popularity of Christmas trees in the United States; they had been introduced by German immigrants decades prior. So he loaded up his cart, parked it on the corner of Greenwich and Vesey streets, and sold his so-called mountain oddities to citizens of New York City. (The rent he paid to do so? $1.) By 1871, Christmas had been declared a national holiday, and Carr was just one of many tree salesmen in town. Over the next 150 years, New York went from a trading port to a global metropolis—but the process of buying a Christmas tree stayed almost exactly the same. You don’t need any permits or special certificates from the state to sell trees. You just need permission from the landlord who owns the building you operate in front of. So every year in late November, hundreds of sellers still collect their mountain oddities of balsam and Fraser firs to quite literally set up shop in New York City...just like Carr did centuries ago. They don’t have much time to make their money. Like milk, their product has a strict sell-by date: December 24. Some operators and their employees are native New Yorkers. But many hail from tree-lined lands north: Vermont, New Hampshire, or Quebec. Since renting an apartment isn’t logistically or financially feasible, they sleep in their vans or makeshift bunk beds they’ve built in their sheds. Several workers I spoke to seem to enjoy what’s colloquially known as van life: living in a motor vehicle full time or part-time. (Mollie and Mary, for example, met while hitchhiking.) Others use the income to support a passion. “I sell Christmas trees so I can paint when I get home,” says Gabe Tempesta, as he gestures toward an oil painting that rests against a chain-link fence. Young children run around him as he pulls out balsam firs to show their parents, later brushing the needles off his green wool sweater and vintage Carhartt pants. (He buys them on eBay: Carhartt in the ’90s, he tells me, was just made better.) Tempesta has done this job for around 13 years. At first, he was just helping the owner of a Vermont Christmas tree farm sell his stock. But now the owner is retiring. Tempesta is taking over his lots and growing his own trees up north. Once his trees reach maturity—in 8 to 10 years—he’ll be a one-stop tree shop. Tempesta is just one of many tree salesmen who have been in New York for a decade or more. Vermont-based entrepreneur Billy Romp and his family have had a stand on Jane Street and Eighth Avenue for 35 years. They’re now beloved New York holiday figures: In 1998, Romp published a memoir, Christmas on Jane Street , and went on Good Morning America to promote it. Then there’s Greg Walsh. On a 30-degree December Saturday, I stand outside his trailer at the Greenwood Park Beer Garden as he asks me what Santa hat I prefer. It’s not really a question because within half a second he answers it himself: He’s going to wear his old one, with the frayed rim and ragged pom-pom. The hat’s got character, as does Walsh, who has spent much of his life embodying a real-life Santa Claus who sells balsams, Frasers, Nordmanns, and nobles (the Cadillac of Christmas trees, according to Walsh). Born and raised in Woodside, Queens, he got into the tree trade on a whim: One summer day, when he was 18, he noticed a fruit seller outside St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Manhattan. He asked him how he got the job. The stall attendant introduced him to his boss, who hired him on the spot. Soon enough they became partners—and switched to selling Christmas trees when demand for fruit cooled in the colder months. Thirty-five years later, he runs seven locations around the city (six in Brooklyn, one in Manhattan) under the banner of Greg’s Trees. On the night I visit, he’s having a tree-lighting ceremony for anyone and everyone who stops by. There’s a wreath-making station, plenty of candy, and a giant throne where kids can take pictures with Santa. In past years, that was Walsh. But not this time. He’s currently going through chemotherapy and feared his beard wouldn’t be long enough. So a friend will play the big man instead, and he’ll attend in his Santa hat, red sweatshirt, and New York Jets joggers. (His dental assistant kindly volunteered to be an elf.) We ask him to sit on the throne for a portrait. Walsh obliges, telling us a colorful story about how he acquired it from the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Afterward, I wish him luck with his treatment. “Life is short for all of us,” he says. Then he turns into his trees, bellowing a hearty “ho ho ho” as he goes.
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WASHINGTON The Biden administration is considering the removal of the foreign terror designation for Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the Syrian group that toppled Bashar al-Assad's regime, according to a report published Tuesday. The discussions aim to "create a pathway for the world to interact with the new government," one former US official told NBC News. Two officials who spoke to the network said Washington is looking to lift the designation "soon," while another said the talks were still in the early stages. The report came hours after White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said there were "no discussions right now about changing the policy with respect to HTS, but we are watching what they do." The State Department said earlier that the group "is using the right words," but the US will judge it not by those words, but by their actions in the coming days, regarding a potential lifting of the designation. HTS has been designated as a terrorist organization by the US, UK, UN and Türkiye. However, the group and its leader, Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, have sought to rebrand themselves as a more moderate force in Syria, emphasizing inclusion and a political path forward. Removing the group's terror designation would involve lifting the $10 million bounty on al-Jolani, said the report.Stock market today: Wall Street hangs around its records as bitcoin briefly pops above $100,000
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Vincent Kompany 's Bayern Munich will look to bounce back from defeat when they welcome Heidenheim to Allianz Arena on Saturday in their 13th Bundesliga game of the season. The Bavarians were beaten 1-0 by Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday in the DFB-Pokal, though they are first in the top flight with 30 points, but their opponents are third last in 16th place with just 10 points and lost 4-0 against Eintracht Frankfurt in the league on December 1. © Imago While their exit from the DFB-Pokal will no doubt be disappointing considering Bayern failed to win any trophy last season for the first time in 12 years, Kompany should not necessarily be blamed given goalkeeper Manuel Neuer was sent off in the 17th minute. The hosts drew 1-1 with Borussia Dortmund on November 30 last time out in the Bundesliga, a match in which Bayern produced three of their five big chances in the second half after struggling to create much in the first half. Following the draw, Kompany said that he was pleased by his players' reaction in the second 45 minutes, telling reporters: "I thought the first 10-15 minutes weren't too bad but then we lost momentum, made mistakes and lost the ball too easily. We didn't show our best level. In the second half we showed up quickly and created many chances to score." To the league leaders' credit, the draw was the first time they had dropped points in the top flight in their last six matches, and they are still unbeaten in the league in their 12 most recent games having won nine and drawn three in that period. The Bavarians have scored 37 goals and conceded on just eight occasions in the Bundesliga, and these are the best records in the entire division. Bayern's loss in the DFB-Pokal was their first at home in any competition since succumbing 2-0 to Borussia Dortmund in late March, with the club winning 11 and drawing two in that time. © Imago As for Heidenheim, they started their 2024-25 campaign in positive fashion considering they triumphed in their first five games, as well as seven of their first nine. However, the away team have only achieved victory in two of their subsequent 11 matches, losing eight and drawing one. Boss Frank Schmidt will no doubt be concerned that his side have lost their last four fixtures, but he can have no complaints about their a 4-0 defeat against Eintracht Frankfurt given the Eagles created five big chances and restricted his team to just one. In their past seven Bundesliga matches, Schmidt's side have failed to score on four occasions while being beaten six times. Heidenheim's form on the road in the league has been poor given they have lost their last three away games, as well as three of their past four away from home in all competitions. © Imago The hosts' talisman Harry Kane will be out of action until late December, so perhaps Kompany will field a frontline of Leroy Sane , Jamal Musiala and Kingsley Coman behind Thomas Muller . Midfielder Joao Palhinha is set to be absent until January, so expect Bayern to select a double pivot consisting of Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka . In defence, Kompany may start a back four of Raphael Guerreiro , Dayot Upamecano , Kim Min-jae and Alphonso Davies in front of Neuer, who will not serve his suspension in the league. Heidenheim have concerns about the fitness of midfielders Julian Niehues and Luka Janes , while forward Marvin Pieringer is not likely to appear again until February 2025 due to an achilles tendon injury. Schmidt may start a midfield trio of Niklas Dorsch , Lennard Maloney and Jan Schoppner ahead of centre-backs Patrick Mainka and Benedikt Gimber . Paul Wanner , Mikkel Kaufmann and Leo Scienza are likely to be trusted to lead the visitors' attack. Bayern Munich possible starting lineup: Neuer; Guerreiro, Upamecano, Kim, Davies; Kimmich, Goretzka; Sane, Musiala, Coman; Muller Heidenheim possible starting lineup: Muller; Traore, Mainka, Gimber, Fohrenbach; Dorsch, Maloney, Schoppner; Wanner, Kaufmann, Scienza Kompany will expect a strong reaction from his players given the team are winless in their last two, and considering their exceptional home record, it would be surprising if they dropped points again on Saturday. Additionally, Heidenheim are in poor form and have struggled to find the back of the net in recent games, so the hosts should come into the clash as clear favourites. For data analysis of the most likely results, scorelines and more for this match please click here .Marvel Rivals is available for free on PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5 and has created speculation that it has Overwatch players switching sides. Overwatch is a rather obvious source of inspiration for the hero shooter, but some would argue that developer NetEase does it better. Because of this, NetEase's attempt at the genre feels familiar to those who have played Blizzard's game for a long time. Don't be fooled though as there is a minor learning curve. Even if you've played comparable games for hundreds of hours, there are a few details that are unique and important to remember.If this is your first time playing the game, here are some pointers for beginners. Overwatch 2 'Classic Mode' reverts shooter to 2016 6vs6 version—essentially OW1 Everything to know about Fortnite Sprites locations benefits and types Marvel Rivals had a large cast when it first came out. Finding the heroes you click with can be daunting because there are 33 characters right away. Because rival battles move so quickly, it might be difficult to understand what each character is doing. Spending some time in the practice range beforehand is your best chance of discovering a hero you like. Here, you can train on several robot dummies and get complete access to the entire roster. Before you go into online matches, a few minutes spent here will give you a head start. Understanding each hero's moveset is an important part of getting to know them, but some of them feature passive skills that you'll never be able to use. Each character's Hero Profile, which includes a clear summary of all of their active and passive skills, is accessible from the hero pick screen. If you're trying someone new, read them before you really get into a quarrel. It will make the difference between winging it and knowing some strategies for handling a conflict. Also, remember to try out different characters as you won' know when another player will beat you to it. Since Marvel Rivals is a free-to-play game, microtransactions account for the majority of its revenue. Although none of the characters are protected by a paywall, payment is required to purchase cosmetics such highlight intros, emotes, and costumes. The two main currencies have nearly equal values: the blue one, known as a Unit, is obtained by playing and finishing tasks, while the gold one, known as Lattice, is purchased with actual money. One US dollar is worth 100 lattice, so that lattice can be converted 1:1 into units. Lattice can only be bought in bundles, so you may have to overspend to get a better deal. In addition, Chrono Tokens are utilized exclusively to access battle pass rewards. Marvel Rivals' Luxury Battle Passes enables you to access their contents whenever you want, provided that you buy them during the season. Unlike Fortnite and other live service games, there will be no penalty for failing to finish the season Battle Pass. Costumes and various cosmetics are included with the 490 Lattice pass. Therefore, you may get the battle pass and return to Marvel Rivals whenever you want if you intend to play the game for a long time and want to unlock everything in it but may need to take occasional breaks. NetEase is giving away a free Iron Man skin before March 5, 2025. Dress up as Tony Stark in the black-and-gold Armor Model 42 by using the in-game code nwarh4k3xqy. Team-Up capabilities are one of Marvel Rivals' key differentiators. These provide additional skills to specific hero combinations, which can help you win a battle. While some, like Rocket and Jeff riding on Groot's back and losing their independent movement in return for greater defense, may radically alter your style of play, others, like Adam Warlock granting Mantis and Star-Lord a second life, are just a bonus in your back pocket. Click here to follow the Mirror US on Google News to stay up to date with all the latest news, sports and entertainment stories When they naturally arise, these are fantastic, and it's a smart strategy to base your squad composition on them. They are not, however, the ultimate strategy in Marvel Rivals. Characters that aren't designed to complement one another can yet win a lot of bouts. DAILY NEWSLETTER: Sign up here to get the latest news and updates from the Mirror US straight to your inbox with our FREE newsletter. Another controversial problem in hero shooters is role spread; some fans like the freedom to build teams that don't have to follow the same 2-2-2 pattern. Although there isn't yet a role queue in Marvel Rivals that requires the team to select two of each of the Vanguard, Duelist, and Strategist roles, it's a good idea to have at least one of each when choosing a player. Simply put, if you don't have a healer for your teammates, you won't win battles against a good opposing team.
How you can protect your text messages following FBI warning of massive Chinese hackNikolay Tsuguliev/iStock via Getty Images While canoes typically float, the stock price for Canoo Inc. ( NASDAQ: GOEV ) has been sinking since December 2020. In this article, I discuss Canoo’s declining fundamentals, lackluster valuation, and negative sentiment. These factors tell a story of consistent underperformance Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of TSLA either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.
Users of Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and Office 365 experienced widespread disruptions on Monday morning. These sites were among the most impacted, according to DownDetector, which tracks service failures based on user complaints. As workdays started, reports of problems started at 4 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) and were much more serious by 8 a.m. Early in the day, Microsoft recognized the issue and announced that it was looking into the issues. Many customers complained that they couldn't send emails, connect to Outlook, or view OneDrive files by mid-morning. One user on DownDetector shared: “Outlook 365 is really spotty this morning. Experiencing intermittent email outages.” Microsoft’s Response and Progress Around 9 a.m. ET, Microsoft started rolling out solutions in an effort to get everything back to normal. Microsoft announced, "We've started to deploy a fix which is currently progressing through the affected environment," in a statement posted on X (previously Twitter). Additionally, the business started manually restarting systems that were deemed to be in "an unhealthy state." Microsoft stated that updates had been applied to 98% of the impacted settings by midday. Targeted restarts of the remaining systems were being attempted. Understanding the HTTP 503 Error Among the interruptions were HTTP 503 error occurrences. "Service Unavailable" is an error that indicates that servers are either temporarily overloaded or undergoing maintenance. When this happens, servers could suggest that users try again after a predetermined amount of time, which is defined in a Retry-After header field. Routine maintenance may cause the 503 error, but more thorough investigation is frequently needed for persistent problems. Steps to Address the HTTP 503 Error Deactivate Plugins and ThemesFor WordPress users, deactivating plugins or themes can resolve conflicts causing the error. Disable Content Delivery Network (CDN)Temporarily disabling the CDN may help if the error stems from network issues. Adjust Heartbeat APILimiting WordPress Heartbeat API activity can reduce server load. Increase Server ResourcesExpanding server capacity can alleviate overloads contributing to HTTP 503. Analyze Logs and Enable DebuggingChecking error logs and activating WP_DEBUG can identify root causes. Broader Impact on Microsoft Platforms Access to vital cloud services was disrupted for users in several countries. Many people complained that their productivity was disrupted by issues with Teams, OneDrive, and Outlook. Even though Microsoft has almost fixed the issue, certain systems still have persistent problems that are being fixed. Users are encouraged to keep an eye on the situation and verify service availability when updates are made. Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from Technology Science and around the world.Percentages: FG .400, FT .632. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.
On Dec. 4, U.S. intelligence officials and the FBI announced a hacking campaign affecting at least eight U.S. telecommunication firms, including Verizon and AT&T. In response, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), along with domestic and international partners, issued guidance for telecommunication companies to strengthen their security. Recommendations include implementing measures like end-to-end encryption to safeguard both company and customer data. Several news outlets reported that officials are advising against sending unencrypted text messages in the aftermath of the hack, so bad actors can’t read them. VERIFY readers Barbara and Joseph asked us if Chinese hackers can actually read people’s text messages. Here’s what we can VERIFY about protecting your text message privacy. THE QUESTION Can hackers intercept and read some types of text messages? THE SOURCES Joint guide from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), National Security Agency (NSA), the FBI and other international partners published Dec. 3 Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Apple Google WhatsApp , Signal and Telegram SoCRadar and How-To Geek , technology blogs McAfee THE ANSWER Yes, hackers can intercept and read some types of text messages. But there are ways to protect them. Sign up for the VERIFY Fast Facts newsletter here . WHAT WE FOUND Messages sent between Apple and Android devices, as well as some types of messages sent between multiple Android devices, can be susceptible to hackers. But there is a type of protection that can ensure no hackers can read your texts. It’s called encryption. Encryption uses an algorithm to scramble information, like text messages, that can only be un-scrambled by the recipient’s device. This layer of protection ensures that even if hackers or scammers intercept your texts, they can’t access the content. When text messages aren’t encrypted, they travel across networks in plain text, making them vulnerable to interception, the SoCRadar and How-To Geek technology blogs explain. It’s like sending a letter without an envelope . Encrypted messages aren’t plain text. They’re transformed into what’s called ciphertext , which appears across a network as a scrambled, unreadable string of characters. Hackers can use tricks like creating fake cell towers or spying on public wireless networks to capture the messages. Without protection, text messages can be read and other personal information can be stolen. So, hypothetically, if a hacker is monitoring a network and you send a message in plain unprotected text that says, “Meet at my house at 123 Elm Street, the door will be unlocked.” That is the message a hacker can read, leaving you (and your home) vulnerable. But, if you send it as an encrypted message, a hacker would only see gibberish, like "Ff8g$%qLq9d@8z.” Your intended recipient, though, would receive the real message. Cellular providers don’t directly provide end-to-end encryption automatically, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) says , but the device manufacturers and independent messaging apps often do. Here’s how some devices work and tips to protect yourself. For Apple users : iMessages sent between Apple devices – the messages that appear in blue bubbles – are encrypted from end to end. However, messages sent from an Apple device to a non-Apple device – the messages that appear in green – are not encrypted. For Android users : For Android users using Google Messages , there is a feature known as Rich Communication Services. If that feature is turned on ( here’s how ) on both devices, the messages are encrypted. Cross-platform messaging and third-party applications: Text messages sent between Apple gadgets are encrypted, as are those exchanged between users of Google Messages, but text messages between Android and Apple devices are not encrypted, CISA says . That’s where third-party applications come in. Apps like WhatsApp , Signal and Telegram encrypt messages automatically and work between any device. WhatsApp describes their encryption technology like having a key that is exchanged between recipients. The technology locks (encrypts) a message before it leaves a device, turning it into a jumbled code. Only the recipient’s device has the unique "key" to unlock (decrypt) it and make it readable again. Stay secure with updates While the use of these technologies is important to understand, you should also keep your software updated, McAfee , a security company, says. These security updates for devices and applications patch vulnerabilities that hackers or scammers exploit. On an Android device, go to settings and click on software update. On an iPhone, go to settings, then general and then continue to software updates. For more tips on protecting yourself from scammers and hackers, visit VERIFY’s website .Dynagas LNG stock soars to 52-week high, hits $4.8Biden Says Trump Economic Plan Will Be 'Disaster'
SMU had no problems handling the jump to the ACC. Now the No. 8 Mustangs (11-1, 8-0, No. 8 CFP) look to complete an unbeaten run through the ACC in their inaugural season when they face perennial conference power Clemson on Saturday night at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. The 18th-ranked Tigers (9-3, 7-1, No. 17 CFP) will play in a record 10th ACC championship game in 16 seasons under coach Dabo Swinney. The Mustangs moved to the ACC after capturing the American Athletic Conference championship in 2023. They have won 17 straight regular-season conference games, going back to 2022. “We wanted to be at this level. We wanted to play on this stage,” SMU coach Rhett Lashlee said. “We want to be playing in the championship game. ... We have ultimate respect for Clemson, but this is a stage we want to be on.” Clemson looked as if it might miss out on its second straight title game, but Syracuse stunned then-No. 6 Miami to give the Tigers a spot. They have been dominant once they get there, winning eight of their previous nine ACC title game appearances, the lone loss coming to Georgia Tech in 2009. “I’m proud of the consistency. Uncommon consistency,” Swinney said. “I know we’re supposedly a bad program now, and we’re doom and gloom. It’s all downhill, and everything’s terrible. But I think we’ve been in this game two of the last three years.” If the Mustangs win they likely will wrap up a first-round bye in the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff. Clemson, which comes in as a 2 1/2-point underdog according to BetMGM Sportsbook, needs a win to qualify for the playoff and likely assure the ACC gets two teams in. Swinney said if the Tigers win the national title he’ll invite Syracuse coach Fran Brown to Clemson to ride with him in the championship parade. “If that happens, like let’s dream big, hey, why not? Fran Brown, he’s going to be riding in the car with me, convertible, through downtown Clemson,” Swinney said. SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings will be playing in his second straight conference championship game. Jennings was pressed into his first career start last year in the AAC after Preston Stone broke his leg in the regular-season finale. He responded by leading the Mustangs to a 26-14 win, accounting for 266 yards from scrimmage along with a touchdown pass. Jennings began this season behind Stone on the depth chart but took over as the starter in Week 4 and has gone 9-0 since with the Mustangs averaging 40.8 points per game. Jennings has thrown for 2,746 yards with 19 touchdowns and seven interceptions and is the team’s second-leading rusher with 344 yards and four TDs. “I’m a lot more confident now for sure,” Jennings said. Clemson enters the title game coming off a 17-14 loss to rival South Carolina last week. Linebacker Wade Woodaz said players have put that behind them. “We’ve got another opportunity and we’ve got to be grateful for that,” Woodaz said. “Sitting here and dwelling on the loss to South Carolina isn’t going to help us Saturday. Yes, we have to learn from it, got to look at our mistakes and where we messed up. But in the end, we have another shot and we’ve got to take full advantage of it.” Brashard Smith, SMU’s featured running back, was a receiver before transferring to SMU this season. He has 1,157 yards and 14 touchdowns rushing, and also has 29 catches for 269 yards and three more scores. In the regular-season finale against California, he had 134 total yards (68 rushing and 66 receiving) with two touchdowns. “He’s a matchup problem. He’s a good player and defensively you’ve got to account for him,” Lashlee said of Smith. “He’s an all-purpose player.” SMU lost two of its top receivers to season-ending injuries midway through its conference schedule: tight end RJ Maryland — the son of former No. 1 overall NFL draft pick Russell Maryland — and receiver Jake Bailey. Michigan transfer Matthew Hibner took over as the starting tight end and has 15 catches for 230 yards and three touchdowns the last five games after only two catches for 31 yards the first seven. When Bailey got hurt, the Mustangs moved Roderick Daniels Jr. back to receiver from running back, and he has caught 15 passes the last three games. The Tigers were one of the country’s most dynamic offenses for a six-game stretch — all victories — early September through October. Clemson averaged better than 48 points a game during that run. That average has dropped to less than 27 points a game in the last five contests.Daily Post Nigeria NPFL: Heartland target win against Kwara United in Ilorin Home News Politics Metro Entertainment Sport Sport NPFL: Heartland target win against Kwara United in Ilorin Published on November 26, 2024 By Taiwo Adesanya Heartland are desperate to preserve their unbeaten run when they take on Kwara United in a matchday 14 fixture on Wednesday. The Naze Millionaires are on a five-game unbeaten run in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. Heartland expressed confidence in their ability to pick up maximum points from the game. “We are in Ilorin to harvest the three points. May God grant our hearts desires,” Heartland wrote on X. Heartland occupy 11th position on the NPFL log with 17 points. The encounter will start at 4 pm. 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These board, video and card games will bring cozy vibes to your holiday gamingOn Christopher and Hudson in the West Village, two women named Millie and Mary sit in a red-and-green shed. Their door is wide open despite the freezing temperatures—mostly so anyone can poke their head in but also so they can write your Christmas wish on the front of it in blue Sharpie. (Current wishes include love, success, and Taylor Swift tickets.) But don’t get used to them. They’re only here for five weeks and for one reason: to sell Christmas trees. Millie and Mary, who asked to be identified only by first names, drove down from Quebec, Canada, right after Thanksgiving. A tree farm company provided them with firs, their shed, and a baler. (Which, as it turns out, can be used more for just trees: Last night, two drunk men paid them $20 to be netted themselves.) Over the first few days, they decorated the stand, painting their shed and carving wooden ornaments that Millie tells me cost, well, whatever: “We tell people it’s in between a dollar and a million,” she says. Then she reveals her Christmas wish: “We’re hoping for a million,” she adds, laughing. They also decorate themselves: Mary has pink gems across her teeth and often accessorizes with a colorful balaclava. Both try to wear either red or green each day, under pairs of Carhartt overalls. (Carhartt has recently seen a surge in popularity with celebrities —but its designs were originally conceived for railroad workers in the Gilded Age.) “We like having colorful items that we can mix and match to do a nice look,” she says. On Christmas Eve, their job is done. That night, they’ll go do karaoke with some other tree sellers around their age, whom they met at 32nd and Third. “One of them is my new lover too,” Mollie says, full of joy. “We have lovers that are Christmas tree sellers!” In 1851, a Catskills woodsman named Mark Carr recognized the growing popularity of Christmas trees in the United States; they had been introduced by German immigrants decades prior. So he loaded up his cart, parked it on the corner of Greenwich and Vesey streets, and sold his so-called mountain oddities to citizens of New York City. (The rent he paid to do so? $1.) By 1871, Christmas had been declared a national holiday, and Carr was just one of many tree salesmen in town. Over the next 150 years, New York went from a trading port to a global metropolis—but the process of buying a Christmas tree stayed almost exactly the same. You don’t need any permits or special certificates from the state to sell trees. You just need permission from the landlord who owns the building you operate in front of. So every year in late November, hundreds of sellers still collect their mountain oddities of balsam and Fraser firs to quite literally set up shop in New York City...just like Carr did centuries ago. They don’t have much time to make their money. Like milk, their product has a strict sell-by date: December 24. Some operators and their employees are native New Yorkers. But many hail from tree-lined lands north: Vermont, New Hampshire, or Quebec. Since renting an apartment isn’t logistically or financially feasible, they sleep in their vans or makeshift bunk beds they’ve built in their sheds. Several workers I spoke to seem to enjoy what’s colloquially known as van life: living in a motor vehicle full time or part-time. (Mollie and Mary, for example, met while hitchhiking.) Others use the income to support a passion. “I sell Christmas trees so I can paint when I get home,” says Gabe Tempesta, as he gestures toward an oil painting that rests against a chain-link fence. Young children run around him as he pulls out balsam firs to show their parents, later brushing the needles off his green wool sweater and vintage Carhartt pants. (He buys them on eBay: Carhartt in the ’90s, he tells me, was just made better.) Tempesta has done this job for around 13 years. At first, he was just helping the owner of a Vermont Christmas tree farm sell his stock. But now the owner is retiring. Tempesta is taking over his lots and growing his own trees up north. Once his trees reach maturity—in 8 to 10 years—he’ll be a one-stop tree shop. Tempesta is just one of many tree salesmen who have been in New York for a decade or more. Vermont-based entrepreneur Billy Romp and his family have had a stand on Jane Street and Eighth Avenue for 35 years. They’re now beloved New York holiday figures: In 1998, Romp published a memoir, Christmas on Jane Street , and went on Good Morning America to promote it. Then there’s Greg Walsh. On a 30-degree December Saturday, I stand outside his trailer at the Greenwood Park Beer Garden as he asks me what Santa hat I prefer. It’s not really a question because within half a second he answers it himself: He’s going to wear his old one, with the frayed rim and ragged pom-pom. The hat’s got character, as does Walsh, who has spent much of his life embodying a real-life Santa Claus who sells balsams, Frasers, Nordmanns, and nobles (the Cadillac of Christmas trees, according to Walsh). Born and raised in Woodside, Queens, he got into the tree trade on a whim: One summer day, when he was 18, he noticed a fruit seller outside St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Manhattan. He asked him how he got the job. The stall attendant introduced him to his boss, who hired him on the spot. Soon enough they became partners—and switched to selling Christmas trees when demand for fruit cooled in the colder months. Thirty-five years later, he runs seven locations around the city (six in Brooklyn, one in Manhattan) under the banner of Greg’s Trees. On the night I visit, he’s having a tree-lighting ceremony for anyone and everyone who stops by. There’s a wreath-making station, plenty of candy, and a giant throne where kids can take pictures with Santa. In past years, that was Walsh. But not this time. He’s currently going through chemotherapy and feared his beard wouldn’t be long enough. So a friend will play the big man instead, and he’ll attend in his Santa hat, red sweatshirt, and New York Jets joggers. (His dental assistant kindly volunteered to be an elf.) We ask him to sit on the throne for a portrait. Walsh obliges, telling us a colorful story about how he acquired it from the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Afterward, I wish him luck with his treatment. “Life is short for all of us,” he says. Then he turns into his trees, bellowing a hearty “ho ho ho” as he goes.
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WASHINGTON The Biden administration is considering the removal of the foreign terror designation for Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the Syrian group that toppled Bashar al-Assad's regime, according to a report published Tuesday. The discussions aim to "create a pathway for the world to interact with the new government," one former US official told NBC News. Two officials who spoke to the network said Washington is looking to lift the designation "soon," while another said the talks were still in the early stages. The report came hours after White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said there were "no discussions right now about changing the policy with respect to HTS, but we are watching what they do." The State Department said earlier that the group "is using the right words," but the US will judge it not by those words, but by their actions in the coming days, regarding a potential lifting of the designation. HTS has been designated as a terrorist organization by the US, UK, UN and Türkiye. However, the group and its leader, Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, have sought to rebrand themselves as a more moderate force in Syria, emphasizing inclusion and a political path forward. Removing the group's terror designation would involve lifting the $10 million bounty on al-Jolani, said the report.Stock market today: Wall Street hangs around its records as bitcoin briefly pops above $100,000
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Vincent Kompany 's Bayern Munich will look to bounce back from defeat when they welcome Heidenheim to Allianz Arena on Saturday in their 13th Bundesliga game of the season. The Bavarians were beaten 1-0 by Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday in the DFB-Pokal, though they are first in the top flight with 30 points, but their opponents are third last in 16th place with just 10 points and lost 4-0 against Eintracht Frankfurt in the league on December 1. © Imago While their exit from the DFB-Pokal will no doubt be disappointing considering Bayern failed to win any trophy last season for the first time in 12 years, Kompany should not necessarily be blamed given goalkeeper Manuel Neuer was sent off in the 17th minute. The hosts drew 1-1 with Borussia Dortmund on November 30 last time out in the Bundesliga, a match in which Bayern produced three of their five big chances in the second half after struggling to create much in the first half. Following the draw, Kompany said that he was pleased by his players' reaction in the second 45 minutes, telling reporters: "I thought the first 10-15 minutes weren't too bad but then we lost momentum, made mistakes and lost the ball too easily. We didn't show our best level. In the second half we showed up quickly and created many chances to score." To the league leaders' credit, the draw was the first time they had dropped points in the top flight in their last six matches, and they are still unbeaten in the league in their 12 most recent games having won nine and drawn three in that period. The Bavarians have scored 37 goals and conceded on just eight occasions in the Bundesliga, and these are the best records in the entire division. Bayern's loss in the DFB-Pokal was their first at home in any competition since succumbing 2-0 to Borussia Dortmund in late March, with the club winning 11 and drawing two in that time. © Imago As for Heidenheim, they started their 2024-25 campaign in positive fashion considering they triumphed in their first five games, as well as seven of their first nine. However, the away team have only achieved victory in two of their subsequent 11 matches, losing eight and drawing one. Boss Frank Schmidt will no doubt be concerned that his side have lost their last four fixtures, but he can have no complaints about their a 4-0 defeat against Eintracht Frankfurt given the Eagles created five big chances and restricted his team to just one. In their past seven Bundesliga matches, Schmidt's side have failed to score on four occasions while being beaten six times. Heidenheim's form on the road in the league has been poor given they have lost their last three away games, as well as three of their past four away from home in all competitions. © Imago The hosts' talisman Harry Kane will be out of action until late December, so perhaps Kompany will field a frontline of Leroy Sane , Jamal Musiala and Kingsley Coman behind Thomas Muller . Midfielder Joao Palhinha is set to be absent until January, so expect Bayern to select a double pivot consisting of Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka . In defence, Kompany may start a back four of Raphael Guerreiro , Dayot Upamecano , Kim Min-jae and Alphonso Davies in front of Neuer, who will not serve his suspension in the league. Heidenheim have concerns about the fitness of midfielders Julian Niehues and Luka Janes , while forward Marvin Pieringer is not likely to appear again until February 2025 due to an achilles tendon injury. Schmidt may start a midfield trio of Niklas Dorsch , Lennard Maloney and Jan Schoppner ahead of centre-backs Patrick Mainka and Benedikt Gimber . Paul Wanner , Mikkel Kaufmann and Leo Scienza are likely to be trusted to lead the visitors' attack. Bayern Munich possible starting lineup: Neuer; Guerreiro, Upamecano, Kim, Davies; Kimmich, Goretzka; Sane, Musiala, Coman; Muller Heidenheim possible starting lineup: Muller; Traore, Mainka, Gimber, Fohrenbach; Dorsch, Maloney, Schoppner; Wanner, Kaufmann, Scienza Kompany will expect a strong reaction from his players given the team are winless in their last two, and considering their exceptional home record, it would be surprising if they dropped points again on Saturday. Additionally, Heidenheim are in poor form and have struggled to find the back of the net in recent games, so the hosts should come into the clash as clear favourites. For data analysis of the most likely results, scorelines and more for this match please click here .Marvel Rivals is available for free on PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5 and has created speculation that it has Overwatch players switching sides. Overwatch is a rather obvious source of inspiration for the hero shooter, but some would argue that developer NetEase does it better. Because of this, NetEase's attempt at the genre feels familiar to those who have played Blizzard's game for a long time. Don't be fooled though as there is a minor learning curve. Even if you've played comparable games for hundreds of hours, there are a few details that are unique and important to remember.If this is your first time playing the game, here are some pointers for beginners. Overwatch 2 'Classic Mode' reverts shooter to 2016 6vs6 version—essentially OW1 Everything to know about Fortnite Sprites locations benefits and types Marvel Rivals had a large cast when it first came out. Finding the heroes you click with can be daunting because there are 33 characters right away. Because rival battles move so quickly, it might be difficult to understand what each character is doing. Spending some time in the practice range beforehand is your best chance of discovering a hero you like. Here, you can train on several robot dummies and get complete access to the entire roster. Before you go into online matches, a few minutes spent here will give you a head start. Understanding each hero's moveset is an important part of getting to know them, but some of them feature passive skills that you'll never be able to use. Each character's Hero Profile, which includes a clear summary of all of their active and passive skills, is accessible from the hero pick screen. If you're trying someone new, read them before you really get into a quarrel. It will make the difference between winging it and knowing some strategies for handling a conflict. Also, remember to try out different characters as you won' know when another player will beat you to it. Since Marvel Rivals is a free-to-play game, microtransactions account for the majority of its revenue. Although none of the characters are protected by a paywall, payment is required to purchase cosmetics such highlight intros, emotes, and costumes. The two main currencies have nearly equal values: the blue one, known as a Unit, is obtained by playing and finishing tasks, while the gold one, known as Lattice, is purchased with actual money. One US dollar is worth 100 lattice, so that lattice can be converted 1:1 into units. Lattice can only be bought in bundles, so you may have to overspend to get a better deal. In addition, Chrono Tokens are utilized exclusively to access battle pass rewards. Marvel Rivals' Luxury Battle Passes enables you to access their contents whenever you want, provided that you buy them during the season. Unlike Fortnite and other live service games, there will be no penalty for failing to finish the season Battle Pass. Costumes and various cosmetics are included with the 490 Lattice pass. Therefore, you may get the battle pass and return to Marvel Rivals whenever you want if you intend to play the game for a long time and want to unlock everything in it but may need to take occasional breaks. NetEase is giving away a free Iron Man skin before March 5, 2025. Dress up as Tony Stark in the black-and-gold Armor Model 42 by using the in-game code nwarh4k3xqy. Team-Up capabilities are one of Marvel Rivals' key differentiators. These provide additional skills to specific hero combinations, which can help you win a battle. While some, like Rocket and Jeff riding on Groot's back and losing their independent movement in return for greater defense, may radically alter your style of play, others, like Adam Warlock granting Mantis and Star-Lord a second life, are just a bonus in your back pocket. Click here to follow the Mirror US on Google News to stay up to date with all the latest news, sports and entertainment stories When they naturally arise, these are fantastic, and it's a smart strategy to base your squad composition on them. They are not, however, the ultimate strategy in Marvel Rivals. Characters that aren't designed to complement one another can yet win a lot of bouts. DAILY NEWSLETTER: Sign up here to get the latest news and updates from the Mirror US straight to your inbox with our FREE newsletter. Another controversial problem in hero shooters is role spread; some fans like the freedom to build teams that don't have to follow the same 2-2-2 pattern. Although there isn't yet a role queue in Marvel Rivals that requires the team to select two of each of the Vanguard, Duelist, and Strategist roles, it's a good idea to have at least one of each when choosing a player. Simply put, if you don't have a healer for your teammates, you won't win battles against a good opposing team.
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