Police warnings come as threat soars.NurPhoto via Getty ImagesIts the viral scam now sweeping across America state to state. Following FBI and FTC warnings, multiple police forces are now urging citizens to delete each dangerous text as soon as it is received (1,2). Meanwhile, the chances of that are rapidly increasing, with the threat soaring month by month, driven by a dangerous Chinese cyber attack tool.This is the unpaid toll scam, that sends tailored messages within a city or state dressed up to look like its coming from the local toll collection agency. iPhone and Android users are warned that unless they pay immediately they will be subject to escalating fines or worse. The text includes a payment link, which has also been crafted to look like its coming from the relevant agency.Dangerous textsGuardioThe best result if you fall for the scam is that you will lose some money, its more likely that your financial credentials and other personal information will be stolen and harvested by the webpage you click through to. The advice from law enforcement is clear delete and report every text you receive, do not engage.Texts now soaringGuardioIn response to my story on this alarming threat, the team at Guardio tells me that since the start of 2025, weve seen a 604% rise in toll fee scam texts, with March setting a new record and a 98% increase in the first week compared to the previous one. This scam has gone viral and shows no signs of slowing down.If you receive a toll payment text, not only should you delete the message but you should check with the toll payment agency if theres any chance you might have a payment due through the usual channels, online or phone. You can report the scam to your local police forces or to the FBI at ic3.gov.

Table of ContentsTable of ContentsA sliver of hopeWhat to expect?So far, Samsung has only given a see-but-no-touch glimpse of its ultra-thin Galaxy S25 Edge smartphone. Its going to be a vehicle of engineering showcase for Samsung, but to an average buyer, the phone might leave a rather big hole in their wallets. According to the folks over at Android Headlines, Samsung Galaxy S25 Edges 12GB RAM / 256GB storage variant will reportedly fall in the ballpark of 1,200 and 1,300, which roughly translates to $1,300 and $1,400 based on current conversion rates. Recommended VideosFor the higher end-variant with double the onboard storage, Samsung is reportedly eyeing an asking price in the range of 1,300 and 1,400m, which broadly comes in at $1,400 to $1,522 apiece. For comparison, Apples upcoming iPhone 17 Air could cost somewhere around $900 upon its launch later this year.Please enable Javascript to view this contentNirave Gondhia / Digital TrendsIts worth keeping in mind that Samsung has traditionally sold their phones at a lower asking price in the US market, compared to the EU region. For example, the Galaxy S25 starts at 900 in the EU bloc, but it is sold at $800 in the US. The Galaxy S25 Ultra commands a sticker price worth 1,470, yet the US retail pricing starts at $1,300.Irrespective of the comparison, the leaked figures are neck-to-neck with what Samsung asks for the Galaxy S25 Ultra, arguably the most decked-out top-tier Android phone on the planet. Apparently, Samsung is charging an innovation tax here, but the cost of materials is also running pretty high for the device, it seems. Notably, the leak mentions that Samsung aims to slot the Galaxy S25 Edge somewhere between the Galaxy S25+ and the Ultra model. If that turns out to be true, we are looking at a retail price that falls between $1,000 and $1,300 broadly.Alexis Garza / YouTubeAccording to the latest leak, the Galaxy S25 Edges chassis is made out of titanium, following in the footsteps of Apple. Samsung will reportedly offer the phone in three colors with a familiar naming scheme to go with it viz. Titanium Icyblue, Titanium Jetblack, and Titanium Silver. As far as the innards go, leaks are predicting Qualcomms Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC for the Galaxy S25 Edge. On the front is a 6.7-inch OLED panel, while the battery capacity could be on the lower side of the spectrum at 3,786 mAh, smaller than even the Galaxy S25. On the positive side of things, it could employ a bigger vapor chamber cooling system than the vanilla Galaxy S25. The dual rear camera setup will reportedly include a 200-megapixel primary snapper and a 12-megapixel sensor for ultrawide capture. The phone is expected to launch later this month, but availability could be limited. Editors Recommendations

The upcoming Green Lantern series on HBO has landed its latest cast member. Lanterns will feature veteran actor Jason Ritter in a supporting role that may prove to be a key part in the season.According to The Hollywood Reporter, Ritter will have a recurring role as Billy Macon, a good-looking charmer who does his fathers bidding. Ritters on-screen father will be portrayed by Garret Dillahunt, whose character, William Macon, is described as a self-righteous and conspiracy-minded and ruthlessly ambitious man who hides his darker side behind a charming faade. As for Billy, he is said be capitalizing on his familys reputation, and his small-town ego, in part because he has everything to lose.Recommended VideosThe storyline for Lanterns brings two members of the Green Lantern Corps back to Earth to investigate a series of murders that may have intergalactic implications. Given the prominence of both Macons on the show, it seems likely that Billy and/or William will be directly involved with that plot in some way.Please enable Javascript to view this contentRitter is currently starring in CBS Matlock reboot, which has already been renewed for a second season. Some of his previous genre roles include The Event, Raising Dion, and Gen V. He will also have a guest appearance in the second season of Peacocks Poker Face.Lanterns is expected to debut on HBO and Max in 2026. Kyle Chandler is headlining the series as Green Lantern Hal Jordan, while Rebel Ridge star Aaron Pierre is playing his new partner, Green Lantern John Stewart. This project marks the first time that Stewart has appeared in live-action, and it will be the most prominent Green Lantern adaptation since the 2011 feature film starring Ryan Reynolds as Hal Jordan.Editors Recommendations

2025-03-17T06:05:00Z Read in app Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen said that businesses don't know how to respond to Trump's tariffs. Sam Barnes/Sportsfile for Collision via Getty Images This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now.Have an account? Flexport CEO says tariff uncertainty is paralyzing companies' decision-making.Anxiety grew after Trump announced tariffs on Mexico and Canada.Canada, China, and the EU have placed retaliatory tariffs on US products.The CEO of logistics and freight company Flexport said that customers feel stuck because of the uncertainty around tariffs."Frankly, the number one reaction I see right now is a bit of paralysis of people not wanting to make a decision until there's more clarity," said Ryan Petersen on an episode of the Logan Bartlett Show released on Friday. He founded Flexport in 2013 and raised $935 million in 2022 at an $8 billion valuation.On the podcast, Petersen said that customers don't know what to expect around tariffs. He said no country feels like a safe bet for supply chains, especially after President Donald Trump placed duties on Canada and Mexico, two of the US's closest trading partners."You should expect tariffs can come for any country, so that's making planning really really difficult," he said. "My advice would be get it over with quickly so people could figure out what the new normal is."Businesses across industries are sorting out how to shift their supply chains away from countries worst hit by Trump's tariffs. Earlier this month, Pfizer's CEO Albert Bourla said that the company may move overseas drug manufacturing back to the US. Retail executives at companies including Ralph Lauren, Steve Madden, and Yeti have said in recent months that they plan to reduce their manufacturing dependency on China.Since Trump took office in January, he has announced a string of sweeping tariffs across the US's three biggest trading partners China, Canada, and Mexico and the rest of the world.Trump imposed 25% tariffs on all goods imported from Canada and Mexico and suspended many of the measures two days after they went into effect.Last week, in retaliation for a 50% charge on American whiskies, Trump threatened a 200% tariff on all alcoholic products from European Union countries.Trump's charges have been met with equally harsh retaliations: Canada reciprocated with a 25% tariff on all US goods, China placed a 10% to 15% tariff on agricultural goods, and the EU responded with billions of dollars in tariffs. Retaliations came at a provincial level, too: Ontario, Canada's most populous province, placed a 25% surcharge on the electricity sent to Michigan, Minnesota, and New York.

2025-03-17T05:04:55Z Read in app President Donald Trump says he'll speak with Russia's leader, Vladimir Putin, on Tuesday. MIKHAIL KLIMENTYEV/AFP/Getty Images This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now.Have an account? President Donald Trump told reporters he will speak to Vladimir Putin on Tuesday."We will be talking about land. We will be talking about power plants," Trump said.Ukraine has said it is ready to accept a US proposal for a 30-day cease-fire with Russia.President Donald Trump said he plans to speak to Russia's leader, Vladimir Putin, on Tuesday about ending the Ukraine war."We will see if we have something to announce maybe by Tuesday. I will be speaking to President Putin on Tuesday," Trump told reporters on board Air Force One on Sunday, per multiple media reports."A lot of work's been done over the weekend. We want to see if we can bring that war to an end," Trump added.The Russian invasion of Ukraine has now run over three years since it began in February 2022, with both sides estimated to have lost hundreds of thousands of soldiers.Kyiv is estimated to have had 80,000 of its troops killed and another 400,000 wounded, while Western analyses say Russia likely has more than 700,000 troops killed and wounded.Trump has often cited the loss of life as a key reason he's pushing for peace as soon as possible. Describing himself as a mediator between Russia and Ukraine, he's sought to pull both parties toward a cease-fire agreement a change from the Biden administration's strategy of trying to starve Moscow into capitulation.That effort has introduced new tensions in the US-Ukraine relationship. Earlier this month, the Trump administration paused all military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine.Those were later restored after Ukraine said it was ready to accept a US proposal for an immediate 30-day cease-fire with Russia. Trump had also threatened Putin and Russia with sanctions if they didn't agree to a cease-fire with Ukraine."We will be talking about land. We will be talking about power plants," Trump said of the coming negotiations with Putin.With Ukraine agreeing to the temporary cease-fire terms, the Trump administration must now focus on securing Russia's approval."The ball is now in their court," State Secretary Marco Rubio said last week of Russia.Moscow has stepped up missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian cities despite ongoing talks in the last two weeks, prompting fears of a long road toward a peace agreement.Kyiv and Europe, meanwhile, have repeatedly voiced concerns that the US may try to broker peace terms without direct Ukrainian input."No decision can be made without Ukraine on how to end the war in Ukraine," President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in February, as Trump indicated his team had been speaking with Putin.The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Business Insider.

Prakriti Farms Residence / NivasaSave this picture! Ishita Sitwala | The Fishy ProjectArchitects: NivasaAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:8500 ftYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2024 PhotographsPhotographs:Ishita Sitwala | The Fishy ProjectMore SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!Text description provided by the architects. Nestled within Prakriti Farms, this residence epitomizes rustic charm and a deep connection with the natural world. Its elegance lies in its emphasis on elemental materials and its seamless integration with the surrounding landscape. With three bedrooms and a spacious living area, the home was strategically designed in an L shape to maximize natural light and blur the lines between indoor and outdoor spaces. The home boasts an expansive open-plan layout, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor spaces without demarcation.Save this picture!Neutral greys grace the walls, complemented by rich wooden accents and an array of natural textures. Plush linens and boucle-upholstered furnishings, paired with sleek cemented centre tables, adorn the living room, which features a minimalist rendition of the sprawling Tonic on Waves bar. Every aspect of this abode celebrates the beauty of nature and organic textures, offering a sanctuary of understated luxury and tranquillity.Save this picture!The house is designed to blend seamlessly with its surroundings, letting the natural beauty take centre stage. Each room is meticulously planned to have ample natural light, with at least two sources in every space. A skylight above the staircase further enhances the interior's brightness and connection to the outdoors. The open-plan layout effortlessly blends indoor and outdoor areas, creating a sense of fluidity and harmony. Neutral greys and poured cement flooring provide a serene backdrop complemented by rich wooden accents and a variety of natural textures.Save this picture!Save this picture!Plush linens and boucle-upholstered furnishings add comfort and warmth to the living room, which features a minimalist interpretation of the iconic Tonic on Waves bar. The pristine white couches complemented beautifully with rustic wooden centre tables create the perfect ambiance for the farmhouse even as the artistic and sculptural elements around the house exude an understated elegance.Save this picture!Save this picture!In the dining area, a suspended table paired with weathered leather chairs creates a rustic yet refined ambiance, echoing the home's celebration of nature and organic textures. Every detail is thoughtfully curated to offer a sanctuary of understated luxury and tranquillity, with the house seamlessly blending into its surroundings and allowing the natural beauty to take center stage.Save this picture!This home boasts a couple of standout pieces that perfectly complement its tranquil and zen atmosphere. The pie-de-resistance is the floating dining table. A truly unique concept where the table is suspended from the ceiling, eliminating the need for leg support and maximizing legroom. The table itself features a stunning deep brown metal finish with subtle rusting effects, giving it a natural look that softens the typical hardness associated with metal. Accompanying the table are eight dining chairs in a beautiful patina leather. The backs of these chairs are moveable and can align to your optimal seating position, making them highly ergonomic. Each of these eight seats offers a breathtaking view, making each one the prime spot at the table. Whether you're gazing outside at the natural surroundings or admiring the lush indoor plants, it feels like you're enjoying the outdoors while comfortably seated indoors.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!One of the bedrooms veers away from traditional luxury, embracing a nuanced rustic approach. Its understated and simplistic style features a low, straight-line wooden bed with integrated bedside tables, highlighting the natural beauty of the wood. A console with a large stone facade complements the bed, celebrating the stone's natural patterns. Each piece of furniture in the room is devoid of unnecessary embellishments, focusing solely on the materiality. This creates an understated living experience, allowing one to relax, unwind, and appreciate the beauty of the outdoors. In this room, the centrepiece is a striking bed back crafted from a broken slab of marble, its rugged edges smoothed just enough for comfort, yet retaining its raw rustic allure. This majestic marble sprawls gracefully across the room, cradling two exquisite bedside tables within its embrace. As you sink into the low bed, enveloped in sumptuous boucle upholstery, every touch is a sensory delight, inviting you to linger and explore. Directly ahead, a minimalist yet captivating media console beckons your attention.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Stripped of extravagant embellishments, its textured surfaces speak volumes, drawing you in with their understated elegance. With each glance, you're reminded of the inherent beauty found in the simplicity of natural materials. Here, in this sanctuary of serenity, every element harmonizes to create an immersive experience. It's not just a bedroom; it's a journey into the heart of nature's unrefined magnificence. The second bedroom features a low wooden bed, nestled in a light grey-walled room reminiscent of a stone house. Charmingly rustic, this room has open wooden shelves, a floor mat, and artwork adorning the wall. An alluring cocoon, this room looks out into the greens. The third bedroom is a symphony of timeless elegance. A white bed and a sumptuous white couch are ensconced in a room with minimal furniture and dcor elements.Save this picture!Save this picture!This residence, nestled within the embrace of Prakriti Farms, celebrates the natural world and its rustic charm. Its allure lies in its elegance and emphasis on elemental materials. Each corner of the home opens up to the lush landscape, fostering a deep connection with nature.Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessAbout this officeNivasaOfficePublished on March 17, 2025Cite: "Prakriti Farms Residence / Nivasa" 17 Mar 2025. ArchDaily. 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UbisoftUbisoft is reportedly looking for investors for a new business entity that will manage some of its most valuable game IPs, including the Assassins Creed series and Rainbow Six.According to sources ofBloomberg who are familiar with the deal, the company has reached out to potential backers, including Chinese gaming giant Tencent, which is the second largest shareholder following the Guillemots, to bid by the end of this month. It is said that the value of this new entity could be higher than that of Ubisoft itself.News regarding this new entity first came in January, shortly after their negotiations regarding the buyout seemed to have been stopped. The move is purportedly intended to boost the troubled studios value, which has dropped by around 44% over the past year. At that time, Bloomberg reported that Tencent and the Guillemots were evaluating which assets to include, as the former would like to own a stake in the venture and gain greater control over some of Ubisofts IPs.This week might be normal for most of us but critical for Ubisoft as Assassins Creed Shadows, which the company is confident in releasing without another delay, is coming this Thursday. Will it maintain the strong sales momentum of pre-order scores closer to Assassins Creed Odyssey, the second most successful entry in the franchise, and could it harvest the desired commercial and sales successes? We could probably get to know the answer very soon.Dont forget to join our 80 Level Talent platformand ournew Discord server, follow us onInstagram,Twitter,LinkedIn,Telegram,TikTok, andThreads,where we share breakdowns, the latest news, awesome artworks, and more.Source link The post Ubisoft Reportedly Asked Backers To Bid For New Entity That Will Own Its Core IPs appeared first on CG SHARES.

The Lucky You is a time-limited event in Disney Dreamlight Valley that starts on March 10 and ends on March 17. Dreamers need to collect different kinds of clovers that are scattered in the valley to craft some furniture and complete a special task.

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