Harley-Davidson, Inc. Declares Dividend’s latest addition to its Basilisk range of gaming mice is the Basilisk V3 Pro 35K, but compared to the (now discontinued) Basilisk V3 Pro, you might think that Razer has simply added a new higher-DPI sensor, stuck “35K” on the name, and called it a day. Yet in actuality, there’s much more to its new mouse than that. Sure, the sensor is part of it – Razer has increased the DPI from 30,000 to 35,000 – and if you’re an pro, you might be enticed by that. But there are changes for everyday gamers too, from longer battery life to a “Smart-Reel mode” that changes how the scroll wheel works on the fly. Aside from the new additions, this is just an excellent mouse, plain and simple. Its clicks are quiet and satisfying, it skims smoothly across your mouse mat, and its HyperSpeed wireless 2.4GHz receiver provides reliable connectivity. These features might not grab the headlines, but they’re just as important as those that do. Combined, these features all make this a really solid gaming mouse. Razer doesn’t price the Basilisk V3 Pro 35K cheap – at $159.99 / £159.99 / $279.95 AUD, it’s a serious investment. There’s an awful lot of excellent tech included, so you do get what you pay for, but you’ll need to think about whether it’s right for you before pulling the trigger. The Razer Basilisk V3 Pro 35K is one of Razer’s chunkier gaming mice, and much of this is due to its sculpted, ergonomic form factor. There’s a concave cutout for your thumb that’s covered in textured dimples for extra grip, while the mouse has an asymmetrical profile when viewed from the front, with the left-click button rising higher than its right-click sibling. Put together, it’s a very comfortable design. At the same time, that extra bulk means it’s quite a heavy mouse. Weighing in at 115g, there are many lighter gaming mice out there. If you play fast-paced games where rapidly moving your pointer around the screen is a key element, the Basilisk V3 Pro 35K might not be quite right for you. Part of that is compensated for by the 35,000 DPI sensor (more on that later), but it doesn’t make the weight irrelevant. Razer’s mouse comes with 11 programmable buttons, including right click (you can’t change left click), a scroll wheel that can be pushed in, moved up and down, and tilted left and right, two customizable buttons behind the scroll wheel, and three thumb buttons on the left-hand side (including one that’s set to lower the mouse sensitivity when held, which is useful for precise aiming during gameplay). Getting your thumb to that last one is a bit of a stretch, but otherwise all the buttons are easily reachable. The scroll wheel is worth diving into a little more. It can be set to either ratchet or spin freely when you move it – or it can do both thanks to Razer’s Smart-Reel feature, ratcheting when moved normally and spinning when you flick it quickly. While this is potentially very useful, the wheel makes a loud, disconcerting slicing sound every time it switches modes. Nothing is actually breaking, but it’s a bit distracting. Still, when set to ratchet, the wheel is firm without being too rigid, making it ideal for use in fast-paced gameplay. This wouldn’t be a Razer product if you couldn’t set all kinds of intricate RGB effects, and the Basilisk V3 Pro 35K impresses here. While the scroll wheel and Razer logo on the back of the mouse can light up, the real head-turner is the underside lighting, which gives a pleasant, subtle effect in use. Unfortunately, you won’t see much of it, as most of the RGB is covered by your hand (plus you’ll mainly be staring at your screen anyway). It can also speed up the mouse’s battery drain – I turned it off in the end. The mouse’s new optical sensor ramps all the way up to 35,000 DPI, which is frankly far more than I need ( ). Still, Razer boasts that it offers “best-in-class tracking performance on a wider variety of surfaces,” and I found it to be very accurate in use for both everyday work and gaming. I connected the mouse to my PC using Razer’s HyperSpeed wireless 2.4GHz receiver, which was solid and reliable. If you have a compatible Razer keyboard, you can use a single HyperSpeed dongle for both your peripherals. The Basilisk V3 Pro 35K also offers wired and Bluetooth connectivity. Paired with Synapse, there are a lot more controls for adjusting the mouse to your liking; you can customize the DPI down to the single-digit level, should you so desire. Not only can you set the scroll wheel’s spin mode (ratchet, free spin or Smart-Reel), but you can also tell Synapse how fast you need to spin the wheel before free spin mode kicks in. There’s also Razer’s smart tracking feature, which enables the mouse to set a consistent lift-off distance across different surfaces, and set separate lift-off and landing distances, too. As well as that, you’ll find a DPI sensitivity matcher that ports your DPI settings from other mice, scroll acceleration configuration, and more. In other words, you get a lot of control over the way your mouse works. One of the other changes that came with the 35K model of the Basilisk V3 Pro is improved battery life. Razer says you’ll get up to 140 hours of juice out of it, and this seems about right. My review unit arrived with about 80% battery life, and I probably tested it for close to 100 hours in total. By the end, it was down to 15%. That was with RGB turned off and while using the HyperSpeed wireless 2.4GHz receiver, so your mileage may vary if you do things differently. Buy the Razer Basilisk V3 Pro 35K if... Don’t buy it if... I spent a week using the Razer Basilisk V3 Pro 35K, including both gaming and work tasks. I also tried its Synapse companion app to see how easy it is to customize the mouse, set macros, change settings, and more.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday reached a required agreement with President Joe Biden’s White House to allow his transition staff to coordinate with the existing federal workforce before taking office on Jan. 20. The congressionally mandated agreement allows transition aides to work with federal agencies and access non-public information and gives a green light to government workers to talk to the transition team. But Trump has declined to sign a separate agreement with the General Services Administration that would have given his team access to secure government offices and email accounts, in part because it would require that the president-elect limit contrbutions to $5,000 and reveal who is donating to his transition effort. The White House agreement was supposed to have been signed by Oct. 1, according to the Presidential Transition Act, and the Biden White House had issued both public and private appeals for Trump’s team to sign on. The agreement is a critical step in ensuring an orderly transfer of power at noon on Inauguration Day, and lays the groundwork for the White House and government agencies to begin to share details on ongoing programs, operations and threats. It limits the risk that the Trump team could find itself taking control of the massive federal government without briefings and documents from the outgoing administration. As part of the agreement with the White House, Trump’s team will have to publicly disclose its ethics plan for the transition operation and make a commitment to uphold it, the White House said. Transition aides must sign statements that they have no financial positions that could pose a conflict of interest before they receive access to non-public federal information. Biden himself raised the agreement with Trump when they met in the Oval Office on Nov. 13, according to the White House, and Trump indicated that his team was working to get it signed. Trump chief of staff-designate Susie Wiles met with Biden's chief of staff Jeff Zients at the White House on Nov. 19 and other senior officials in part to discuss remaining holdups, while lawyers for the two sides have spoken more than a half-dozen times in recent days to finalize the agreement. “Like President Biden said to the American people from the Rose Garden and directly to President-elect Trump, he is committed to an orderly transition,” said White House spokesperson Saloni Sharma. “President-elect Trump and his team will be in seat on January 20 at 12 pm – and they will immediately be responsible for a range of domestic and global challenges, foreseen and unforeseen. A smooth transition is critical to the safety and security of the American people who are counting on their leaders to be responsible and prepared.” Without the signed agreement, Biden administration officials were restricted in what they could share with the incoming team. Trump national security adviser-designate Rep. Mike Waltz met recently with Biden national security adviser Jake Sullivan, but the outgoing team was limited in what it could discuss. “We are doing everything that we can to effect a professional and an orderly transition,” White House national security spokesman John Kirby told reporters on Monday. “And we continue to urge the incoming team to take the steps that are necessary to be able to facilitate that on their end as well.” “This engagement allows our intended Cabinet nominees to begin critical preparations, including the deployment of landing teams to every department and agency, and complete the orderly transition of power,” said Wiles in a statement. The Trump transition team says it would disclose its donors to the public and would not take foreign donations. A separate agreement with the Department of Justice to coordinate background checks for vetting and security clearances is still being actively worked on and could be signed quickly now that the White House agreement is signed. The agency has teams of investigators standing by to process clearances for Trump aides and advisers once that document is signed. That would clear the way for transition aides and future administration appointees and nominees to begin accessing classified information before Trump takes office. Some Trump aides may hold active clearances from his first term in office or other government roles, but others will need new clearances to access classified data. Trump's team on Friday formally told the GSA that they would not utilize the government office space blocks from the White House reserved for their use, or government email accounts, phones and computers during the transition. The White House said it does not agree with Trump’s decision to forgo support from the GSA, but is working on alternate ways to get Trump appointees the information they need without jeopardizing national security. Federal agencies are receiving guidance on Tuesday on how to share sensitive information with the Trump team without jeopardizing national security or non-public information. For instance, agencies may require in-person meetings and document reviews since the Trump team has declined to shift to using secure phones and computers. For unclassified information, agencies may ask Trump transition staff to attest that they are taking basic safeguards, like using two-factor authentication on their accounts.Australians are so exhausted they've become less productive at work, chucking sickies or having a surreptitious nap on the job, according to new sleep data. or signup to continue reading Fifteen per cent of workers have admitted to taking a sneaky nap at work, while 30 per cent of shift workers say they have fallen asleep on the job, according to . More than half of the 1003 people surveyed reported turning up for work exhausted this past year with the vast majority of 90 per cent saying it had effected their productivity by up to 15 per cent. Three in 10 admitted to faking being sick and taking the day off because they were tired, while eight in 10 fly-in-fly-out workers said they were turning up to their long shifts exhausted. As well as being a less-than-desirable situation for Australian employees, the exhaustion levels are having an impact on businesses and the economy too, sleep expert Amanda Slinger says. "Poor sleep is a critical workplace issue, affecting both employee and organisational health and performance through higher absenteeism, reduced productivity, and weakened innovation," said Ms Slinger, founder of SleepSpot. "When employees are underslept, they're at greater risk of errors, poor decisions, and stress-related illnesses, which directly impact an organisation's bottom line." HIF's CEO Justin James concurred said it was concerning how exhausted Australia was as a nation, describing sleep as "one of the three pillars of health". "Not getting enough of it is clearly costing the economy dearly - but the health impacts are so significant, and often underestimated," he said. "Not enough importance is placed on sleep in Australia... There are no medals for 'powering through'; sleep is a health issue, and we need to treat it as such. No one needs to 'fake a sickie' if they're tired." The results of the survey complement the findings of the , conducted by Real Insurance, which found while most Australians considered eight hours to constitute a "good sleep", on average people averaged seven. Nearly four in 10 people had frequent or consistent struggles with sleep difficulties with stress and anxiety, financial worries or family concerns most likely to keep people up at night, the survey of 1202 people found. The sleep issues contributed to or made worse several other health issues facing Australians, including mental health, high blood pressure, a weakened immune system and obesity, it said. Research by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has found nearly half of all Australian adults report at least two sleep-related problems including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, coronary heart disease, and stroke. People are aware of the importance of sleep and are making moves to address the issue, the Real Sleep Report found, with nearly half adopting a sleeping schedule, avoiding caffeine, alcohol and nicotine or maintaining a balanced diet in a bid to improve their sleep quality. Three in 10 are using health supplements designed to promote better sleep and a quarter of Australians have sought medical advice for their problem in the bedroom. Sex has a role to play in better sleep, according to the Real Sleep Report, with 68 per cent of respondents reporting better sleep if they have frequent sex and, conversely, a lack of sleep negatively affecting the libido of 63 per cent. However, nearly half of respondent prioritised a better sleep over sex. But the impact of a bad night's sleep on workplace activity is pronounced in this report too, with more than 40 per cent saying they had called in sick in the past year due to tiredness and 12 per cent admitting to doing so four times or more. Ms Slinger says there are steps that can be taken in the workplace, through targeted education and smart work design, to enhance employee sleep health. HIF is practising what they preach with their staff encouraged to "nap openly" in a dedicated sleep space in their head office, Mr James said. DAILY Today's top stories curated by our news team. WEEKDAYS Grab a quick bite of today's latest news from around the region and the nation. WEEKLY The latest news, results & expert analysis. WEEKDAYS Catch up on the news of the day and unwind with great reading for your evening. WEEKLY Get the editor's insights: what's happening & why it matters. WEEKLY Love footy? We've got all the action covered. 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Osisko Development Announces Change to the Board of DirectorsSHOPPERS have been left racing to their nearest Home Bargains to get their hands on an incredible dupe of a beloved candle. The budget retailer has stunned customers with the amazing alternative that is scanning for just £15 - saving people a lot of money compared to the posh original. Home Bargains have started to stock a 1.2kg Bordeaux luxury scented candle which fans rave smells just like the high-end Baobab Collection White Pearls Candle. The dupe comes in at only £14.99 and is available in two separate festive scents. Home Bargains describes the candle online, saying: "Transform your holiday evenings into moments of pure comfort with our Luxury Spotted Scented Candle. "Weighing 1.2kg, this beautifully crafted candle is designed to create a warm and inviting atmosphere, perfect for a cosy night during the Christmas season." read more in Home Bargains It even comes in a beautifully designed glass holder which is covered in either white or black patterns depending on the scent. Many shoppers have noted this clean look as having a striking resemblance to the Baobab Collection versions. The fragrance specialists have decades of experience making the perfect candles. One of their go to offerings is the White Pearls scented candle. Most read in Money It also comes in an elegant glass holder and is decorated with off-white patterns. The candle - a centrepiece for any home - comes in a range of sizes with even the cheapest and smallest one being £40 more than in Home Bargains. This is despite it being half the size of the dupe. For £230 shoppers can bag up a 5.2kg candle from the luxury retailer with the priciest option - a hefty 14 inch, 10.3kg scent - being a staggering £475. The smells are slightly different between the dupe and the branded alternative. But both candles feature main hints of ginger, rose and grapefruit. TikTok was soon flooded with videos on the dupe as more and more people discovered the bargain find. Dozens of eager shoppers quickly snapped up the wallet friendly gift with many leaving reviews of the item online. One proudly labelled it "great value for money" as many more made it clear they planned on heading to their nearest Home Bargains to get the candle. Another said: "As someone who spent £700 on Baobab candles.. I wish i'd of waited just a year longer." As a third wrote: "Okay I'm running to home bargains tomorrow! Need the black speckle one immediately." Social media detectives also quickly realised that Home Bargains sell the elegant scents in matching diffusers. Despite the mega bargains on offer at Home Bargains, shoppers have been urged to shop around to look for the best value products as stores and prices are constantly changing. It comes as money-savvy shoppers rushed to Home Bargains to buy even more candles and diffusers that create a festive atmosphere . One customer raved that they had been “waiting all year” for the budget-friendly retailer’s most coveted scent. Photos online show items including Snowflake Wishes, Evergreen Spruce, Gingerbread, and Crushed Candy Cane - leaving shoppers thrilled. How to save money at Home Bargains Knowing when to pick up products is one way to save money at Home Bargains. Visiting your local branch at the right time of day, week and year can help you pick up bargains from as little as 69p. We spoke to Tom Church, a shopping expert who reveals the best times to visit the store to bag a bargain. READ MORE SUN STORIES Also join any shopper bargain Facebook groups such as Extreme Couponing and Bargains, as people love to share the news when they have bagged a cheap deal. Be sure to look out for seasonal stock too, like most retailers, Home Bargains slashes its prices after big public holidays such as Christmas and Easter. Home Bargains was founded by Tom Morris It's official name is TJ Morris Ltd but trades as Home Bargains The first store was opened in Liverpool in 1976 Around 30% of the stores range comprises clearance lines There are 575 stores nationwideWhile there was high drama in Alexandra Palace on the first day back after the Christmas break, where Damon Heta threw a nine-dart finish, Humphries enjoyed a serene evening. He beat Nick Kenny 4-0 to set up a mouth-watering fourth-round meeting with two-time champion Peter Wright. THE WORLD NUMBER ONE KICKS ON! Luke Humphries comfortably books his spot in the Last 16 with a 4-0 whitewash victory over Nick Kenny, averaging 98.59! 📺 https://t.co/pIQvhqYxEj #WCDarts pic.twitter.com/XAADalXD4Q — PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) December 27, 2024 Kenny was unable to produce the form that saw him beat Raymond van Barneveld in the previous round and Humphries did not need to be anywhere near his best. “It was one of those games I didn’t want to take for granted,” he said. “I expected a tough game and I wasn’t firing, I felt there is so much more to give, I felt there was more to come out of me. “I didn’t want to give anyone an inch because they can take a mile. “I’m not going to give up this world title without a fight, I wasn’t at my best but when someone pushes me I know I can come up with the goods.” Earlier in the day Heta set the tournament alight on its resumption with a stunning nine-dart finish before bowing out. The Australian, seeded ninth, achieved darting perfection in the second set of his match with Luke Woodhouse to earn a cool £60,000 payday. However, his joy was short-lived as Woodhouse won a thrilling battle 4-3, having trailed 3-1. HEROIC HETA HITS THE NINE! 🔥 UNBELIEVABLE SCENES! 🤯 Damon Heta lands the second nine-darter of the tournament to raise the roof at Alexandra Palace! #WCDarts pic.twitter.com/DW6rhvFqez — PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) December 27, 2024 Heta was millimetres away from throwing a nine-darter in the previous round when he missed the double 12, but he made no mistake this time in the first match after the Christmas break. Heta’s feat was the second time a nine-darter has been thrown in the 2025 tournament and the 16th of all time at the World Championship, following Christian Kist’s effort before Christmas. As well as landing the Australian a hefty payday, it also saw a lucky fan in Ally Pally win a £60,000, with £60,000 also being donated to Prostate Cancer UK. There were several other titanic battles, none better than Gerwyn Price’s sudden-death leg victory over Joe Cullen. Price looked like he was going to have an easy night when he coasted into a 3-0 lead, but Cullen hit back to send it to a decider, which went all the way. Cullen landed a ‘Big Fish’ 170 checkout to send the tie to a sudden-death leg on his throw but Price hit some big numbers to steal victory. “That was tough, I just wanted to get over the winning line,” he said during his on-stage interview. PRICE WINS A THRILLER! That might just be the game of the tournament so far! 💥 Gerwyn Price manages to break the Rockstars throw in the final leg of the game, and beats Joe Cullen 4-3 and books his place in the Last 16! 📺 https://t.co/pIQvhqYxEj #WCDarts pic.twitter.com/VnjnJxP0T0 — PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) December 27, 2024 “He kept coming back, the crowd were way behind him. “I thought I was going to lose, but I kept in there right to the end and got the win. “He played some good darts at the right times. I put myself in that position, I got myself out of it and I’m still in.” Seventh seed Jonny Clayton also battled to victory after squandering a 3-0 lead against Daryl Gurney. Gurney then had six darts to send the decider to a tiebreaker but lost his nerve and Clayton stole a 4-3 win. Stephen Bunting and Peter Wright, who was suffering from a chest infection, enjoyed much more safe passages with routine wins over Madars Razma and Jermaine Wattimena respectively.
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Basil Rahmy, CEO of Egypt’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Development Agency (MSMEDA), met with Mohamed El-Zamalout, Governor of New Valley, to discuss collaborative efforts aimed at expanding developmental activities in the region, particularly in agricultural production, and fostering the growth of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The meeting emphasized encouraging youth and local residents to initiate new projects or expand existing ones, thus generating more job opportunities and stimulating the region’s economic growth. Rahmy noted that the meeting centered around the implementation of directives from Egypt’s political leadership to localize silk production in the country. The plan involves a partnership between the SME Development Agency and New Valley Governorate, with support from international partners and coordination with national entities, especially the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation. A comprehensive roadmap for the production and manufacturing of silk is being developed as part of the initiative. Rahmy shared that a feasibility study is currently underway, with a pilot model set to be tested in two villages per district. This model will serve as a foundation for potential expansion across New Valley and beyond. The plan includes providing machinery for silk-thread production, establishing a laboratory for silkworm egg production, and reducing Egypt’s reliance on raw silk imports by cultivating Indian mulberry trees. This initiative, in partnership with specialized research centers, will ensure a steady supply of mulberry leaves, the primary food source for silkworms. El-Zamalout highlighted that New Valley has already launched an initiative to localize silk production as part of efforts to revive the industry. The governorate has allocated around 2,500 acres for mulberry cultivation and set up 25 fully equipped laboratories for silk production and silkworm farming. Collaborations with local and international experts are underway to secure rare, high-quality mulberry saplings. Furthermore, training programmes will be implemented to develop a skilled workforce in the silk sector. The governor expressed his deep appreciation for the ongoing partnership with the SME Development Agency, acknowledging its pivotal role in job creation and supporting the growth of youth-led SMEs, which contribute significantly to the economic development of the governorate.
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