newsweek--2020-12-16--'PUBG' Update 1.56 Adds Haven and Season 10 on PS4 and Xbox—Patch Notes

PUBG update 1.56 has just arrived on PS4 and Xbox One , introducing Season 10 content to the console version of this battle royale .
Drop into Haven for the first time and start the Season 10 Survivor Pass .
Read the patch notes below courtesy of a post on the game 's official subreddit .
Haven is a Seasonal Map only available for the duration of Season 10 .
• Haven is only available during Season 10 .
• Match length is shorter than other maps .
You 'll earn around 70 % of the BP compared to a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You can work towards Mastery , Survivor Pass and BattleStat progress in Haven but your stats are n't recorded in the Career tab .
Beware of the Pillar , an enemy faction offering an entirely new gameplay element not seen in existing Battlegrounds .
Guards and Commanders are distinct looking opposition that protect certain areas of the map , working as an additional factor you have to contend with while fighting against other players to claim the Chicken Dinner .
• Members of Pillar guard their respective areas and attack players on sight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ backup requests to Pillar Scout Helicopters which can then in turn alert the Pillar Tactical .
• The Pillar Supply Cache replaces care packages , and require cache keys to be looted .
• Players can gain cache keys from Commanders once they are defeated .
• Once the cache is opened , all players can approach the cache and loot it .
• This helicopter roams the skies of Haven , detecting players hiding in open spaces .
• A spotlight is shone directly on detected players and their position is relayed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that has received the information follow the Pillar Scout Helicopter 's spotlight and attack enemies nearby .
• This scary piece of equipment roams around Haven and attacks players on sight .
The Pillar Tactical can not be destroyed , so if you run into one , do n't try to fight it - just run away !
This big beast even shoots firebombs to attack players hiding behind cover in front of it .
• Pillar Tactical communicates with other Pillars , responding to calls for backup and joining in on engagements @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around Haven and used to quickly descend from high places and prevent fall damage .
Do n't forget to deploy the parachute when making that daring rooftop escape , because they wo n't deploy by themselves .
• This is a single-use item that fills the belt slot of your inventory .
Survivor Pass : Breakthrough has all the gear you need to take on the mean streets of Haven .
Featuring cool new looks based on lore characters and even the new enemy faction , you 'll have plenty of great rewards @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through all 100 levels of the pass .
Breakthrough lasts about 3 months , so get started early and claim all your awesome new rewards !
• The pass ends on April 1 and you 'll have until maintenance on April 8 to claim any pass rewards .
• Kill missions will only be completed when you get a kill during a match , not assists .
• Accumulated kills or assists achieved during match will be reflected in the kill or assist missions .
• Survivor Pass : Breakthrough provides the following @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : There are two types of Season missions for different weapon types .
• Challenge missions : These missions can be completed by exploring every corner of the map .
Welcome to another new season of Ranked .
Season 9 Ranked rewards will be delivered upon login .
For details on these rewards , please refer to the End of Season 9 Ranked and Rewards Announcement .
• As usual , players will need to complete five placement matches at the start of the new season .
• Players will receive an initial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their placement matches .
• Performance in these placement matches , as well as the final rank in the previous season , will be used to determine an initial rank at the end of placements .
• The Season 9 Leaderboards will be finalized .
• Following the Live Server maintenance , the Season 9 leaderboards will be updated to the final version .
• The method used to calculate RP changes for Ranked matches has been reworked to improve the player experience and reduce fatigue .
• The overall pace of gaining/losing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unnecessary grind and based on performance compared to the player 's current Rank .
• Players should now be able to more accurately predict how many games they would need to win or lose in a row in order to reach a given Rank .
• Team killing in ranked will now also result in a matchmaking delay penalty .
• The Erangel Ferry currently in Normal matches will be added to Ranked and Esports modes .
• The following rewards will be available based on the players ' rank at the end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will keep you updated with details through the Ranked Season 10 End and Rewards announcement in the future .
PUBG provides several game modes with two perspectives , this means there are lots of queues that need to be filled with players .
Unfortunately , this can cause players to be spread too thin in some regions and cause lengthy matchmaking times and an otherwise poor experience .
Since the induction of Solo Ranked mode , we 've been heavily monitoring the health of Ranked matchmaking queues specifically in each region and have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ believe will have a positive impact on the overall health of Ranked long-term .
We completely understand the removal of a queue you play can be very frustrating and we apologize if that is the case for you .
We 're continuingly looking at ways to improve your Ranked experience and we 'd love to hear your feedback and suggestions .
• You can now switch to TPP after winning an FPP match to better celebrate your win .
• Before , it was difficult to see your victory pose and awesome skins @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • Now , after winning a game in FPP , use the Toggle Perspective button to switch to TPP and celebrate your victory .
• To better visualize the effects of boosts , the Heal icon animation speed now changes between 4-speed intervals based on your boost level .
• A quick reminder of the 4 boost levels and their effects : New Mastery medals are now available .
Previous weapon mastery medals were less fulfilling and difficult to show off to other players.We would like to revamp the mastery medals to make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You can earn Mastery medals when meeting specific conditions during games , so put on your try-hard pants and rack up some achievements !
• There are Combat , Survival , and Commemoration medals .
• 15 medals are available to earn .
• Earned Mastery Medals can be upgraded to a new look after fulfilling specific conditions .
• You can only earn medals in Normal and Ranked matches .
• There are medals you can continue to earn in a single match by meeting the conditions and medals you can only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Match Results screen has been updated to include medals earned by you and your teammates .
• Existing Weapon Mastery medals will be removed and their details will also be deleted from the match results .
• Players can now use Emotes in the out-game lobby to show off to their friends .
• Open the emote wheel with the assigned hotkey , or Emote shortcut .
The selected emote plays until the wheel disappears .
• You can cancel the activated Emote by pressing B ( Xbox/Stadia ) or X ( PS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Normal and Training Mode .
Not available in Ranked .
Introducing the Costume Preset feature .
Dress up for the map you are playing before jumping into the match !
• Players can use up to five preset slots .
• One free with four available from Survival Pass rewards or bought from the Store .
• Players can trigger Costume Preset while on the starting island before a game starts • After getting into a match , players can select a preset by opening the inventory and choosing a preset slot at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see the visual change immediately , but do n't worry - it 'll be ready when the match starts .
• Added more functionality to wear/take off skins during previews .
• Made changes to more easily identify BP and G-Coin icons from each other .
• Changed the background for the Customize menu .
• Added Motor Glider and Aquarail filters to Customize - Vehicle - Others menu .
• Players are prompted to hold a button to skip the intro after pressing any key while the video is playing .
• @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Opening the System Menu while in-game now shows much more information .
• Along with the existing system menu , team list , voice chat settings and Survivor Pass mission list are shown .
• In Solo mode , only the mission list is displayed .
• Along with the existing system menu , team list , their Kill/Assist and voice chat settings , and Survivor Pass mission list are shown .
• Teammates ' Kill/Assist are displayed in Ranked Mode only .
• Up to 10 team members and their voice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Survivor Pass mission list .
• You can view a list of up to 10 teammates .
• The previous Team Management menu was removed , as you can now view the information immediately in the System Menu .
• Added an option to display more advanced key commands , rather than only covering the basics .
• In Settings - Gameplay - Onscreen Key Guide , players can choose between the basic Key Guide and advanced Key Guide .
• Basic - Display basic key commands for novice players who are new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • Advanced - Display advanced key commands for players who have played FPS but are not familiar with PUBG .
• The time you can hold your breath has increased by 150 % while you Aim/ADS .
• We know it can be difficult aiming with an analog stick .
This change will give you more time to aim , track and spray more accurately when using a scope on SRs and DMRs .
• We will continue to work on improving the balance of the analog stick controls .
• Reload ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 0.3 seconds from the previous 0.5 .
• We expect the quicker reload time to improve the overall gameplay experience .
• Items will be spaced further apart when they are spawned on the map .
• This will reduce the number of unwanted items that are accidentally looted with this update .
• To exit the match , you will have to ( Hold ) to exit from the previous ( Press ) .
• Reticle type , brightness and reticle reset function actions have moved to the Settings options .
• @ @ @ @ @ @ @ type/brightness/reset function in the in-game key binding .
You can find it under SETTINGS → GAMEPLAY .
• Your reticle type/brightness values will be reflected in-game and any changes you make will be applied instantly .
• UI sounds in the lobby have been improved .
• We 've heard your feedback and have made changes to Sanhok 's weather , reducing overall brightness and re-balancing the color pallet alongside improving interiors .
• This new feature allows you to customize spawn kits in Team Deathmatch .
• Each weapon can be customized @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the Spawn Kit settings page or the score page .
• Store up to five Customized Spawn Kits .
• The categories for the Spawn Kit are SG / SMG / AR / DMR / SR / ETC .
• If you choose not to use customized Spawn Kits , the following are provided by default : M416 / Beryl / M24 / SLR / Vector .
• Hitching while players are in starting plane has been reduced with UI optimization With the Season 10 update , we have prepared seasonal skins @ @ @ @ @ @ @ !
These will be available for a limited time only so do n't miss out !
• Celebrate the Year of the Cow with these amoosing outfits !
With the start of Season 10 , we will be giving away an item every new week !
All you have to do is log in during the times below .
• Single Preset Slot Coupon ( 7 Days ) - Log in every day for five consecutive days to receive five tickets !
• Fixed the incorrect location of the category text in Settings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fixes have been made on Sanhok .
• Fixed the issue where the name `` Dacia '' was displayed in both English and Chinese at the same time under CUSTOMIZE → VEHICLE → CATEGORY .
• Fixed the issue where abnormal text was displayed in the preview of G-Coin Black Friday items .
• Fixed the issue where bare footstep sounds were played when wearing Sadiya 's Wedding Dress / Sadiya 's Battle Suit .
• Rolled back the FPP camera 's point of view from its change since update 9.2 .
• @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nickname was n't displayed when driving in spectating mode .
• Fixed the issue where the sound of the purchase button was played even when selecting the cancel button in the purchase popup .
• Fixed the issue of certain vehicles being able to give damage to characters by crashing into buildings when the characters are standing behind the doors .
• Fixed the issue of opponents with weapons showing abnormally depending on the distance .
• Fixed the issue where you can shoot through a vehicle 's frame while Driver Shooting .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ match settings are reset when another player performs a certain action while changing the custom match settings .
• Fixed the issue where the character on the upper side of the slope receives damage when they collide with an opponent on the slope .
• Fixed the wrist clipping issue when a male character wears gloves while wearing the VK Varsity Jacket .
• Fixed the issue of characters ' left arm bending when wearing a certain jacket .
• Fixed the issue where the character is zoomed in the customize preview when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weapon preview screen .
• Fixed the issue where items spawned in certain buildings in Sanhok could n't be picked up .
• Fixed the issue where items spawned in Paradise Resort of Sanhok could n't be picked up .
• Fixed the display issue when zooming-in to weapon skins .
Generally speaking , PUBG console update 1.58 is very content-heavy and optimization-thin .
The main feature of the download is , of course , the Haven map and everything that comes with it .
Just as it was on PC , Haven @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those who 've been playing PUBG for a long time , as it features very different gameplay from what the original game offered .
The trademark 100-player lobbies have been replaced by 32-player scrimmages , and there are now AI Pillar Guard enemies scattered across the map .
PvE elements have been working their way into other battle royales for a while now , but this is the first time we 've seen them in the title that essentially birthed the modern concept of the genre .
Given how unique Haven is , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ map only exists as a seasonal treat .
Elsewhere in the patch , there is n't much more to discuss beyond a new Survivor Pass and new opportunities to purchase skins .
In fact , taking the microtransactions one step further , PUBG Corp is even charging extra money for those who want more than one skin preset for their character .
This kind of behavior is always a little gross to see , especially in a console version of PUBG that could use so much love in other areas .
Unless you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the game still runs poorly after receiving very little in the way of optimizations in this update .
There are certainly some good tweaks to be found here , like a harsher penalty for team killing in Ranked , but the changes are n't as substantial as they could be .
With that in mind , PUBG Season 10 kicks off with a new map most players will either love or hate .
PUBG is available now on Xbox One , PS4 and PC .
What are your thoughts on PUBG 's new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from these patch notes ?
Tell us in the comments section !

PUBG update 1.59 arrives December 17 on PS4 and Xbox One, introducing Season 10 content to the console version of this battle royale. Drop into Haven for the first time and start the Season 10 Survivor Pass. Read the patch notes below courtesy of a post on the game's official subreddit.
PUBG Update 1.59 (10.1) Patch Notes
'PUBG's latest console update adds the Haven map with PvE elements. Read more about it in the patch notes below. 'PUBG' is available now on PC, Xbox One and PS4.
Haven is a Seasonal Map only available for the duration of Season 10.
Haven is only available during Season 10.
TPP & FPP.
32 players each match.
Normal match bots are not participating.
Duo Mode only, including 1-Man Duo.
Match length is shorter than other maps. You'll earn around 70% of the BP compared to a full-length match on another map.
You can work towards Mastery, Survivor Pass and BattleStat progress in Haven but your stats aren't recorded in the Career tab.
Pillar Guards and Commanders
Beware of the Pillar, an enemy faction offering an entirely new gameplay element not seen in existing Battlegrounds. Guards and Commanders are distinct looking opposition that protect certain areas of the map, working as an additional factor you have to contend with while fighting against other players to claim the Chicken Dinner.
Members of Pillar guard their respective areas and attack players on sight.
Pillar Guards hold basic equipment while Pillar Commanders hold top-tier equipment.
Once attacked, they send backup requests to Pillar Scout Helicopters which can then in turn alert the Pillar Tactical.
Spawn only in Haven.
Pillar Supply Cache
The Pillar Supply Cache replaces care packages, and require cache keys to be looted.
Players can gain cache keys from Commanders once they are defeated.
Once the cache is opened, all players can approach the cache and loot it.
Spawns only in Haven.
Pillar Scout Helicopter
Watch out for the Pillar Scout Helicopter, because these aren't your standard 'PUBG' vehicles.
This helicopter roams the skies of Haven, detecting players hiding in open spaces.
A spotlight is shone directly on detected players and their position is relayed directly to Pillar Tactical. Pillar Tactical that has received the information follow the Pillar Scout Helicopter's spotlight and attack enemies nearby.
Spawns only in Haven.
Pillar Tactical
This scary piece of equipment roams around Haven and attacks players on sight. The Pillar Tactical cannot be destroyed, so if you run into one, don't try to fight it - just run away! This big beast even shoots firebombs to attack players hiding behind cover in front of it.
Pillar Tactical communicates with other Pillars, responding to calls for backup and joining in on engagements.
Spawns only in Haven.
Emergency Parachute
Emergency Parachutes can be found around Haven and used to quickly descend from high places and prevent fall damage. Don't forget to deploy the parachute when making that daring rooftop escape, because they won't deploy by themselves.
This is a single-use item that fills the belt slot of your inventory.
Spawns only in Haven.
Survivor Pass Season 10: Breakthrough
Survivor Pass: Breakthrough has all the gear you need to take on the mean streets of Haven. Featuring cool new looks based on lore characters and even the new enemy faction, you'll have plenty of great rewards to unlock as you fight your way through all 100 levels of the pass. Breakthrough lasts about 3 months, so get started early and claim all your awesome new rewards!
Survivor Pass: Breakthrough begins December 17, 2020 upon completion of live server maintenance.
The pass ends on April 1 and you'll have until maintenance on April 8 to claim any pass rewards.
Kill missions will only be completed when you get a kill during a match, not assists.
Accumulated kills or assists achieved during match will be reflected in the kill or assist missions.
Mission Types
Survivor Pass: Breakthrough provides the following types of missions:
Daily missions
Weekly missions
Season missions: There are two types of Season missions for different weapon types.
SR missions
SG missions
Challenge missions: These missions can be completed by exploring every corner of the map.
Ranked Season 10
Welcome to another new season of Ranked.
Season 9 Ranked rewards will be delivered upon login. For details on these rewards, please refer to the End of Season 9 Ranked and Rewards Announcement.
As usual, players will need to complete five placement matches at the start of the new season.
Players will receive an initial rank for the season upon completion of their placement matches.
Performance in these placement matches, as well as the final rank in the previous season, will be used to determine an initial rank at the end of placements.
The Season 9 Leaderboards will be finalized.
Following the Live Server maintenance, the Season 9 leaderboards will be updated to the final version.
Ranked Mode Updates
The method used to calculate RP changes for Ranked matches has been reworked to improve the player experience and reduce fatigue.
The overall pace of gaining/losing RP has been greatly increased to reduce unnecessary grind and based on performance compared to the player's current Rank.
Players should now be able to more accurately predict how many games they would need to win or lose in a row in order to reach a given Rank.
Additional Team Kill Penalties
Team killing in ranked will now also result in a matchmaking delay penalty.
Added Erangel Ferry
The Erangel Ferry currently in Normal matches will be added to Ranked and Esports modes.
Ranked Season 10 Rewards
The following rewards will be available based on the players' rank at the end of Ranked Season 10.
Emblems
Season 10 Ranked Mirado
Season 10 Ranked Parachute
We will keep you updated with details through the Ranked Season 10 End and Rewards announcement in the future.
Matchmaking changes
PUBG provides several game modes with two perspectives, this means there are lots of queues that need to be filled with players. Unfortunately, this can cause players to be spread too thin in some regions and cause lengthy matchmaking times and an otherwise poor experience.
Since the induction of Solo Ranked mode, we've been heavily monitoring the health of Ranked matchmaking queues specifically in each region and have decided to make some changes which we believe will have a positive impact on the overall health of Ranked long-term. We completely understand the removal of a queue you play can be very frustrating and we apologize if that is the case for you.
We're continuingly looking at ways to improve your Ranked experience and we'd love to hear your feedback and suggestions.
NA
Random Map Selection
FPP: Solo/Duo/SquadTPP: Solo/Duo/Squad, Ranked Solo/Squad
EU
Random Map Selection
FPP: SquadTPP: Solo/Duo/Squad, Ranked Squad
SA
Random Map Selection
TPP: Solo/Duo/Squad, Ranked Squad
AS
Random Map Selection
TPP: Solo/Duo/Squad, Ranked Squad
OC
Random Map Selection
TPP: Solo/Duo/Squad, Ranked Squad
Gameplay
Spectate your Victory Pose in FPP
You can now switch to TPP after winning an FPP match to better celebrate your win.
Before, it was difficult to see your victory pose and awesome skins when winning a game in FPP.
Now, after winning a game in FPP, use the Toggle Perspective button to switch to TPP and celebrate your victory.
Boost Heal Animation Enhancements
To better visualize the effects of boosts, the Heal icon animation speed now changes between 4-speed intervals based on your boost level.
A quick reminder of the 4 boost levels and their effects:
Level 1: Heal 1 HP every 8 seconds
Level 2: Heal 2 HP every 8 seconds
Level 3: Heal 3 HP every 8 seconds and adds a 2,5% character speed boost
Level 4: Heal 4 HP every 8 seconds and adds a 5% character speed boost
Mastery Medals
New Mastery medals are now available.
Previous weapon mastery medals were less fulfilling and difficult to show off to other players.We would like to revamp the mastery medals to make them more fulfilling and more honourable.
You can earn Mastery medals when meeting specific conditions during games, so put on your try-hard pants and rack up some achievements!
View Mastery medals in Career - Medals.
There are Combat, Survival, and Commemoration medals.
15 medals are available to earn.
Earned Mastery Medals can be upgraded to a new look after fulfilling specific conditions.
You can only earn medals in Normal and Ranked matches.
There are medals you can continue to earn in a single match by meeting the conditions and medals you can only earn once per match.
The Match Results screen has been updated to include medals earned by you and your teammates.
Existing Weapon Mastery medals will be removed and their details will also be deleted from the match results.
Emotes In The Lobby
Players can now use Emotes in the out-game lobby to show off to their friends.
Open the emote wheel with the assigned hotkey, or Emote shortcut. The selected emote plays until the wheel disappears.
You can cancel the activated Emote by pressing B (Xbox/Stadia) or X (PS).
Available in lobbies for Normal and Training Mode. Not available in Ranked.
Customize - Costume Preset
Introducing the Costume Preset feature. Dress up for the map you are playing before jumping into the match!
Save character skin presets in the Lobby - Customize menu.
Players can use up to five preset slots.
One free with four available from Survival Pass rewards or bought from the Store.
Players can trigger Costume Preset while on the starting island before a game starts
Once a game starts, costume preset is blocked.
After getting into a match, players can select a preset by opening the inventory and choosing a preset slot at the bottom.
You may not see the visual change immediately, but don't worry - it'll be ready when the match starts.
UI/UX
Skin Preview Improvements
Added more functionality to wear/take off skins during previews.
Made changes to more easily identify BP and G-Coin icons from each other.
Customize menu has been improved.
Changed the background for the Customize menu.
Added a tool tip for Emote tab.
Added Motor Glider and Aquarail filters to Customize - Vehicle - Others menu.
Improved functionality to skip intro videos upon launch.
Players are prompted to hold a button to skip the intro after pressing any key while the video is playing.
Improved the visual consistency of certain tabs.
Custom Match waiting room UI improvements have been made.
QoL Improvements
System Menu Improvement
Opening the System Menu while in-game now shows much more information.
Normal Matches
Along with the existing system menu, team list, voice chat settings and Survivor Pass mission list are shown.
In Solo mode, only the mission list is displayed.
Ranked Mode
Along with the existing system menu, team list, their Kill/Assist and voice chat settings, and Survivor Pass mission list are shown.
Teammates' Kill/Assist are displayed in Ranked Mode only.
Arcade - TDM
Up to 10 team members and their voice chat settings are shown along with the Survivor Pass mission list.
Custom Matches
You can view a list of up to 10 teammates.
The previous Team Management menu was removed, as you can now view the information immediately in the System Menu.
On-Screen Key Guide Improvement
Added an option to display more advanced key commands, rather than only covering the basics.
In Settings - Gameplay - Onscreen Key Guide, players can choose between the basic Key Guide and advanced Key Guide.
Basic - Display basic key commands for novice players who are new to FPS games, including PUBG.
Advanced - Display advanced key commands for players who have played FPS but are not familiar with PUBG.
Actions
The time you can hold your breath has increased by 150% while you Aim/ADS.
We know it can be difficult aiming with an analog stick. This change will give you more time to aim, track and spray more accurately when using a scope on SRs and DMRs.
We will continue to work on improving the balance of the analog stick controls.
Reload (Hold) time has been reduced to 0.3 seconds from the previous 0.5.
We expect the quicker reload time to improve the overall gameplay experience.
Item Spawn
Items will be spaced further apart when they are spawned on the map.
This will reduce the number of unwanted items that are accidentally looted with this update.
Key Binding
To exit the match, you will have to (Hold) to exit from the previous (Press).
Reticle type, brightness and reticle reset function actions have moved to the Settings options.
New Settings Option
Added new options that replace the Reticle type/brightness/reset function in the in-game key binding. You can find it under SETTINGS → GAMEPLAY.
Your reticle type/brightness values will be reflected in-game and any changes you make will be applied instantly.
Sound
UI sounds in the lobby have been improved.
World
We've heard your feedback and have made changes to Sanhok's weather, reducing overall brightness and re-balancing the color pallet alongside improving interiors.
Team Deathmatch
This new feature allows you to customize spawn kits in Team Deathmatch.
Each weapon can be customized using the "Customize Kit" button on the Spawn Kit settings page or the score page.
Store up to five Customized Spawn Kits.
Select a Spawn Kit on the scoreboard.
The categories for the Spawn Kit are SG / SMG / AR / DMR / SR / ETC.
If you choose not to use customized Spawn Kits, the following are provided by default: M416 / Beryl / M24 / SLR / Vector.
Performance
Hitching while players are in starting plane has been reduced with UI optimization
Skin & Item
'PUBG' gets into the holiday spirit with some new Season 10 skins. PUBG Corporation
With the Season 10 update, we have prepared seasonal skins and items along with 17SHOU's Bundle! These will be available for a limited time only so don't miss out!
2020 Christmas skins sets - 7 set items, 23 individual items, 3 not for sale items, 1 event item.
Sales Period:
12/17 2020 2 PM KST - 1/21 2021 2 PM KST
12/16 2020 9 PM PST - 1/20 2021 9 PM PST
12/17 2020 6 AM CET - 1/21 2021 6 AM CET
2021 New Years Skin - 8 set items, 29 individual items.
Celebrate the Year of the Cow with these amoosing outfits!
Sales Period:
12/30 2020 11 AM KST - 2/24 2021 11 AM KST
12/29 2020 6 PM PST - 2/23 2021 6 PM PST
12/30 2020 3 AM CET - 2/24 2021 3 AM CET
17SHOU'S BUNDLE - 1 set item, 3 individual items.
Sales Period:
1/7 2021 11 AM KST - 3/25 2021 11 AM KST
1/6 2021 6 PM PST - 3/24 2021 7 PM PDT
1/7 2021 3 AM CET - 3/25 2021 3 AM CET
Multiple Preset Slot Coupon (30 Days)
DLC
PUBG – Breakthrough Advanced Pack - $24.99
Sales Period:
12/17 2020 4 PM KST - 12/31 2020 4 PM KST
12/16 2020 11 PM PST - 12/30 2020 11 PM PST
12/17 2020 8 AM CET - 12/31 2020 8 AM CET
Included:
Survivor Pass: Breakthrough
20 Levels
Fractured Spade Tank Top
Prototype Sweatpants
OCW Slippers
PUBG - Breakthrough Pack - $14.99
Sales Period:
12/17 2020 4 PM KST - 4/1 2021 4 PM KST
12/16 2020 11 PM PST - 4/1 2021 0 AM PDT
12/17 2020 8 AM CET - 4/1 2021 9 AM CEST
Included:
Survivor Pass: Breakthrough
5 Levels
Fractured Spade Tank Top
Prototype Sweatpants
OCW Slippers
PUBG – G-Coin Value Pack - $4.99
Sales Period:
12/17 2020 4 PM KST - 4/8 2021 4 PM KST
12/16 2020 11 PM PST - 4/8 2021 0 AM PDT
12/17 2020 8 AM CET - 4/1 2021 9 AM CEST
Included:
500 G-coin
Crash Test Jumpsuit
Crash Test Handwraps
Crash Test Sneakers
New Year's Login Event
With the start of Season 10, we will be giving away an item every new week! All you have to do is log in during the times below.
1st week
Constable's Mustache
Login between:
12/17 4 PM KST - 12/21 3:59 PM KST
12/16 11 PM PST - 12/20 10:59 PM PST
12/17 8 AM CET - 12/21 00:59 AM CET
2nd week
Single Preset Slot Coupon (7 Days) - Log in every day for five consecutive days to receive five tickets!
Day 1 - Login between:
12/24 4 PM KST - 12/25 3:59: PM KST
12/23 11 PM PST - 12/24 10:59 PM PST
12/24 8 AM CET - 12/25 00:59 AM CET
Day 2 - Login between:
12/25 4 PM KST - 12/26 3:59: PM KST
12/24 11 PM PST - 12/25 10:59 PM PST
12/25 8 AM CET - 12/26 00:59 AM CET
Day 3 - Login between:
12/26 4 PM KST - 12/27 3:59: PM KST
12/25 11 PM PST - 12/26 10:59 PM PST
12/26 8 AM CET - 12/27 00:59 AM CET
Day 4 - Login between
12/27 4 PM KST - 12/28 3:59: PM KST
12/26 11 PM PST - 12/27 10:59 PM PST
12/27 8 AM CET - 12/28 00:59 AM CET
Day 5 - Login between
12/28 4 PM KST - 12/29 3:59: PM KST
12/27 11 PM PST - 12/28 10:59 PM PST
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Bug fix
Fixed the incorrect location of the category text in Settings menu.
Unusual Dirt Bike animations have been fixed.
A number of bug fixes have been made on Sanhok.
Fixed the issue where the name "Dacia" was displayed in both English and Chinese at the same time under CUSTOMIZE → VEHICLE → CATEGORY.
Fixed the issue where abnormal text was displayed in the preview of G-Coin Black Friday items.
Fixed the issue where bare footstep sounds were played when wearing Sadiya's Wedding Dress / Sadiya's Battle Suit.
Rolled back the FPP camera's point of view from its change since update 9.2.
Fixed the issue where the player's nickname wasn't displayed when driving in spectating mode.
Fixed the issue where the sound of the purchase button was played even when selecting the cancel button in the purchase popup.
Fixed the issue of certain vehicles being able to give damage to characters by crashing into buildings when the characters are standing behind the doors.
Fixed the issue of opponents with weapons showing abnormally depending on the distance.
Fixed the intermittent crashing issue related to Driver shooting.
Fixed the issue where you can shoot through a vehicle's frame while Driver Shooting.
Fixed the issue where the custom match settings are reset when another player performs a certain action while changing the custom match settings.
Fixed the issue where the character on the upper side of the slope receives damage when they collide with an opponent on the slope.
Fixed the wrist clipping issue when a male character wears gloves while wearing the VK Varsity Jacket.
Fixed the issue of characters' left arm bending when wearing a certain jacket.
Fixed the issue where the character is zoomed in the customize preview when accessing the menu after zooming-in in the weapon preview screen.
Fixed the issue where items spawned in certain buildings in Sanhok couldn't be picked up.
Fixed the issue where items spawned in Paradise Resort of Sanhok couldn't be picked up.
Fixed the display issue when zooming-in to weapon skins.
Generally speaking, PUBG console update 1.59 is very content-heavy and optimization-thin. The main feature of the download is, of course, the Haven map and everything that comes with it. Just as it was on PC, Haven will likely be a divisive experience for those who've been playing PUBG for a long time, as it features very different gameplay from what the original game offered. The trademark 100-player lobbies have been replaced by 32-player scrimmages, and there are now AI Pillar Guard enemies scattered across the map. PvE elements have been working their way into other battle royales for a while now, but this is the first time we've seen them in the title that essentially birthed the modern concept of the genre. Given how unique Haven is, it's probably a good thing this map only exists as a seasonal treat.
Elsewhere in the patch, there isn't much more to discuss beyond a new Survivor Pass and new opportunities to purchase skins. In fact, taking the microtransactions one step further, PUBG Corp is even charging extra money for those who want more than one skin preset for their character. This kind of behavior is always a little gross to see, especially in a console version of PUBG that could use so much love in other areas. Unless you're playing on a next-gen console, the game still runs poorly after receiving very little in the way of optimizations in this update. There are certainly some good tweaks to be found here, like a harsher penalty for team killing in Ranked, but the changes aren't as substantial as they could be. With that in mind, PUBG Season 10 kicks off with a new map most players will either love or hate.
PUBG is available now on Xbox One, PS4 and PC.
What are your thoughts on PUBG's new Haven map? Were you expecting more from these patch notes? Tell us in the comments section!


newsweek--2020-12-16--Putin Congratulating Biden Gives Hope to Family of American Jailed in Russia for Spying

The family of a former American marine jailed in Russia for espionage has expressed hope that the Biden administration can help get him released from a 16-year sentence at a penal colony .
Paul Whelan , 50 , has maintained his innocence since his arrest in a Moscow hotel room in 2018 , when he was accused of possessing a USB drive that contained state secrets .
Claiming he was the victim of a sting operation , Whelan insisted he was in Russia to attend a friend 's wedding and had been handed the drive by a Russian acquaintance .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of State Mike Pompeo , Whelan was sentenced in June to 16 years in a penal colony in Mordovia , about 200 miles east of Moscow .
However , his family is optimistic that the administration of President-elect Joe Biden might help , especially after he was finally congratulated on his victory by Russia 's President Vladimir Putin .
`` President Putin 's call for cooperation based on equality and mutual respect gives us hope , '' Whelan 's brother David said in a statement .
`` Perhaps the State Department will finally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Russian peers about Paul 's case , '' he added , The Washington Times reported .
Whelan 's lawyer , Vladimir Zherebenkov , had previously said he would not appeal the sentence because he did not think it would be successful and the focus would instead be on a prisoner swap .
Moscow news agency Interfax reported that Russians convicted in the U.S. such as drug dealer Konstantin Yaroshenko and arms dealer Viktor Bout were among the candidates being considered for an exchange .
`` Under Donald Trump , negotiations were underway but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did not want to sign the pardon , '' Zherebenkov told Interfax .
`` On the other hand , Joe Biden is interested in showing that he can help his countrymen .
I am sure that this [ exchange ] will take place in the coming months , '' he added .
Newsweek has contacted the U.S. State Department for comment .
David Whelan told Interfax that his brother was struggling with the prison conditions , was woken every two hours and that overcrowded barracks had exacerbated an outbreak of an unspecified illness @ @ @ @ @ @ @ everything it can to protect Paul , but their staff have also been hit by COVID and related restrictions , '' he told the news agency .
`` It is not yet clear whether a change in the U.S. administration will change Paul 's imprisonment , but the freedom of all Americans should be the main concern of any U.S. president .
We hope that the Biden administration will continue to prioritize this issue , as previous presidents have done , '' he said .

The family of a former American marine jailed in Russia for espionage has expressed hope that the Biden administration can help get him released from a 16-year sentence at a penal colony.
Paul Whelan, 50, has maintained his innocence since his arrest in a Moscow hotel room in 2018, when he was accused of possessing a USB drive that contained state secrets.
Claiming he was the victim of a sting operation, Whelan insisted he was in Russia to attend a friend's wedding and had been handed the drive by a Russian acquaintance.
In a court ruling condemned by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Whelan was sentenced in June to 16 years in a penal colony in Mordovia, about 200 miles east of Moscow.
Paul Whelan, a former U.S. marine, awaits his verdict on charges of espionage in Moscow on June 15. His lawyer says he is being considered for a prisoner swap. KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/Getty Images
However, his family is optimistic that the administration of President-elect Joe Biden might help, especially after he was finally congratulated on his victory by Russia's President Vladimir Putin.
"President Putin's call for cooperation based on equality and mutual respect gives us hope," Whelan's brother David said in a statement.
"Perhaps the State Department will finally be able to have conversations with their Russian peers about Paul's case," he added, The Washington Times reported.
Whelan's lawyer, Vladimir Zherebenkov, had previously said he would not appeal the sentence because he did not think it would be successful and the focus would instead be on a prisoner swap.
Moscow news agency Interfax reported that Russians convicted in the U.S. such as drug dealer Konstantin Yaroshenko and arms dealer Viktor Bout were among the candidates being considered for an exchange.
"Under Donald Trump, negotiations were underway but, according to my sources, he did not want to sign the pardon," Zherebenkov told Interfax.
"On the other hand, Joe Biden is interested in showing that he can help his countrymen. I am sure that this [exchange] will take place in the coming months," he added.
Newsweek has contacted the U.S. State Department for comment.
David Whelan told Interfax that his brother was struggling with the prison conditions, was woken every two hours and that overcrowded barracks had exacerbated an outbreak of an unspecified illness.
"The U.S. embassy is doing everything it can to protect Paul, but their staff have also been hit by COVID and related restrictions," he told the news agency.
"It is not yet clear whether a change in the U.S. administration will change Paul's imprisonment, but the freedom of all Americans should be the main concern of any U.S. president. We hope that the Biden administration will continue to prioritize this issue, as previous presidents have done," he said.


newsweek--2020-12-16--The Chinese Communist Dictatorship and the Domination of America | Opinion

The United States is close to being dominated by companies and wealthy individuals who are deeply indebted to—and afraid of—the Chinese communist dictatorship .
I learned some of the depth of this Chinese domination a few years ago when a former Bloomberg News reporter told me how their investigation into corruption in China was stopped when the Chinese dictatorship threatened to take out all the Bloomberg computers .
Those computers are worth about a billion dollars a year in revenue .
So , I was told , Bloomberg opted for dollars over the truth .
The bluntness and directness of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a giant American company led by a billionaire then-mayor of New York was sobering .
More recently , I learned that China had given millions to the University of Pennsylvania while that university hosted a Biden Center—which focused on `` diplomacy and global engagement . ''
All information about the donations and where they went are secret , as most universities simply refuse to share such facts with their own government .
They are functionally more pro-dictatorship than pro-democracy .
Steve Krakauer , in his always-informative Fourth Watch newsletter , wrote this week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chinese domination of the American system .
It is worth quoting at length : Ben Smith 's latest must-read New York Times Sunday media column focuses on Apple , and the way executives , as high as CEO Tim Cook , are clashing with the editorial and entertainment side of Apple TV+ .
One line that stuck with me was quoting one of the most senior executives , Eddy Cue , who is reported to have said , `` The two things we will never do are hard-core nudity and China . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ that pisses off China .
We also learned last week , thanks to a jaw-dropping report in Axios , about Chinese spies who targeted politicians in China and across the country , including `` honeypot '' type scenarios with mayors and congressmen .
One of the big takeaways—the lead image in the story—was about how Rep. Eric Swalwell , one of the most ubiquitous faces on cable news across the dial over the last few years , was deeply connected to one of the spies for several years .
The story was barely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on CNN and MSNBC , nothing on the broadcast networks and no coverage in the New York Times .
The Chinese communist strategy for dominating America—and the arrogance with which it now discuss that strategy publicly—was captured in a recent speech in Shanghai by Di Dongsheng , the vice dean of the School of International Relations at Renmin University of China and vice director and secretary of the Center for Foreign Strategic Studies of China ( translated by Jennifer Zeng ) : Why [ were ] China and the U.S. used to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ between 1992 and 2016 ?
No matter what kind of crises we encountered ... we fixed everything in two months .
What is the reason ?
I 'm going to throw out something maybe a little bit explosive here .
It 's just because we have people at the top .
We have our old friends who are at the top of America 's core inner circle of power and influence ... .
To put it bluntly , for the past 30 years , 40 years , we have been utilizing the core @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I said before , since the 1970s , Wall Street had a very strong influence on the domestic and foreign affairs of the United States .
So we had a channel to rely on .
But the problem is that after 2008 , the status of Wall Street has declined , and more importantly , after 2016 , Wall Street ca n't fix Trump .
It 's very awkward .
Why ?
Trump had a previous soft default issue with Wall Street , so there was a conflict between them , but I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may not have enough time .
So , during the U.S.-China trade war , [ Wall Street ] tried to help , and I know that my friends on the U.S. side told me that they tried to help , but they could n't do much .
But now we 're seeing Biden was elected , the traditional elite , the political elite , the establishment , they 're very close to Wall Street , so you see that , right ?
Trump has been saying that Biden 's son has some sort @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that ?
Who helped him [ Biden 's son ] build the foundations ?
Got it ?
So here you have a senior Chinese academic being candid .
China has people at the top—at the top of Wall Street , at the top of the U.S. government , at the top of the news media and at the top of giant corporations .
We now face a truly existential threat : a totalitarian dictatorship seeking to dominate America .
Claire Christensen and I warned about this in our book Trump vs. China in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it become more and more obvious .
But these recent examples are only some of the more amazing aspects of Chinese communist dictatorship 's penetration of our society .
Every serious American who wants to make sure our economy , government and future does n't belong to China should be watching this closely .
To read , hear , and watch more of Newt 's commentary , visit Gingrich360.com .
The views expressed in this article are the writer 's own .

The United States is close to being dominated by companies and wealthy individuals who are deeply indebted to—and afraid of—the Chinese communist dictatorship.
I learned some of the depth of this Chinese domination a few years ago when a former Bloomberg News reporter told me how their investigation into corruption in China was stopped when the Chinese dictatorship threatened to take out all the Bloomberg computers. Those computers are worth about a billion dollars a year in revenue. So, I was told, Bloomberg opted for dollars over the truth. The bluntness and directness of the Chinese dictatorship and the meekness of a giant American company led by a billionaire then-mayor of New York was sobering.
More recently, I learned that China had given millions to the University of Pennsylvania while that university hosted a Biden Center—which focused on "diplomacy and global engagement." All information about the donations and where they went are secret, as most universities simply refuse to share such facts with their own government. They are functionally more pro-dictatorship than pro-democracy.
Steve Krakauer, in his always-informative Fourth Watch newsletter, wrote this week about even more examples of the growing Chinese domination of the American system. It is worth quoting at length:
Ben Smith's latest must-read New York Times Sunday media column focuses on Apple, and the way executives, as high as CEO Tim Cook, are clashing with the editorial and entertainment side of Apple TV+. One line that stuck with me was quoting one of the most senior executives, Eddy Cue, who is reported to have said, "The two things we will never do are hard-core nudity and China."
Meaning, do not make TV content that pisses off China.
Chinese President Xi Jinping applauds veterans at a ceremony marking the 70th anniversary of China's entry into the Korean War, on October 23, 2020 at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China. Kevin Frayer/Getty
We also learned last week, thanks to a jaw-dropping report in Axios, about Chinese spies who targeted politicians in China and across the country, including "honeypot" type scenarios with mayors and congressmen. One of the big takeaways—the lead image in the story—was about how Rep. Eric Swalwell, one of the most ubiquitous faces on cable news across the dial over the last few years, was deeply connected to one of the spies for several years. The story was barely touched by the broader media—a few segments on CNN and MSNBC, nothing on the broadcast networks and no coverage in the New York Times.
The Chinese communist strategy for dominating America—and the arrogance with which it now discuss that strategy publicly—was captured in a recent speech in Shanghai by Di Dongsheng, the vice dean of the School of International Relations at Renmin University of China and vice director and secretary of the Center for Foreign Strategic Studies of China (translated by Jennifer Zeng):
Why [were] China and the U.S. used to be able to settle all kinds of issues between 1992 and 2016? No matter what kind of crises we encountered...we fixed everything in two months. What is the reason? I'm going to throw out something maybe a little bit explosive here. It's just because we have people at the top. We have our old friends who are at the top of America's core inner circle of power and influence....
To put it bluntly, for the past 30 years, 40 years, we have been utilizing the core power of the United States. As I said before, since the 1970s, Wall Street had a very strong influence on the domestic and foreign affairs of the United States. So we had a channel to rely on. But the problem is that after 2008, the status of Wall Street has declined, and more importantly, after 2016, Wall Street can't fix Trump. It's very awkward. Why? Trump had a previous soft default issue with Wall Street, so there was a conflict between them, but I won't go into details, I may not have enough time. So, during the U.S.-China trade war, [Wall Street] tried to help, and I know that my friends on the U.S. side told me that they tried to help, but they couldn't do much. But now we're seeing Biden was elected, the traditional elite, the political elite, the establishment, they're very close to Wall Street, so you see that, right? Trump has been saying that Biden's son has some sort of global foundation. Have you noticed that? Who helped him [Biden's son] build the foundations? Got it?
So here you have a senior Chinese academic being candid. China has people at the top—at the top of Wall Street, at the top of the U.S. government, at the top of the news media and at the top of giant corporations.
We now face a truly existential threat: a totalitarian dictatorship seeking to dominate America. Claire Christensen and I warned about this in our book Trump vs. China in 2019. Now, we are seeing it become more and more obvious.
But these recent examples are only some of the more amazing aspects of Chinese communist dictatorship's penetration of our society.
Every serious American who wants to make sure our economy, government and future doesn't belong to China should be watching this closely.
To read, hear, and watch more of Newt's commentary, visit Gingrich360.com.
The views expressed in this article are the writer's own.


newsweek--2020-12-16--Man Attacked by Lion Says He Felt Its Claws 'Slicing Off My Flesh'

A man has described the moment he was attacked by a lion in a village in Namibia , where human-wildlife conflict is a constant issue .
Chika Mabuku , from Luchindo Village in the Ngoma area of Namibia 's Zambezi Region , an area that straddles Botswana , Angola , Zambia and Zimbabwe , sustained grisly injuries to his lower left leg—but could well have lost his life in the attack .
Mabuku was part of a group of trackers and armed nature conservation officials from Namibia 's Ministry of Environment , Forestry and Tourism , who managed to locate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heads of cattle in the village .
The group shot at the lion from a distance , but it charged at them and the men retreated , leaving Mabuku stranded on his own with the animal .
`` I stood holding my shotgun in my hands as the lion charged at me .
Suddenly it jumped up in the sky , reaching for me , '' he told the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation .
`` I shot at it while it was in the air and tried to move out of the way , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got hold of my foot and I fell to the ground .
`` I was , however , still holding on to the firearm and managed to shoot it in the head , and it roared a last time and died .
`` I remember feeling how its claws were slicing off my flesh . ''
However , that was far from the end of Mabuku 's ordeal .
He said that the nature conservation officials and trackers who had taken flight when the lion first charged at them then started shooting at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was already dead .
Having been injured by the lion , Mabuku was lying alongside it and was therefore in the firing line , and he had to scream at the top of his voice to get his colleagues to stop shooting .
Graphic images of Mabuku 's leg in the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation 's report show a bloody wound that stretches from the top of his ankle to midway up his shin , and his leg was heavily strapped up with bandages in the aftermath of the attack .
Conflict between humans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , elephants , rhinos and leopards , is a common issue in Namibia , and animals that are considered to pose a danger to humans , their land or livestock are often relocated or killed .
Earlier this year , scientists revealed that painting artificial eyes on cows ' rumps can deter lions and other predators .
Between 2015 and 2018 they conducted a series of experiments in Botswana , where they painted eyes on approximately one-third of 2,061 subject cattle .
Another third of the animals were marked with crosses in white @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were left unmarked .
15 of the unmarked cows were killed by lions , and four of the cows that had been marked with crosses were too , but none of the cows with painted eyespots lost their lives .
`` In combination with other techniques , successful implementation of this technique may increase the tolerance of farmers towards large predators , reduce the application of lethal control , and increase the sustainability of the system overall , '' the researchers wrote .
Poaching is a major issue in Namibia , though officials @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a reduction in 2020 from last year .
Namibia 's Ministry of Environment , Forestry and Tourism said that 23 rhinos and two elephants had been lost to poachers this year , compared with 46 rhinos and 13 elephants in 2019 .

A man has described the moment he was attacked by a lion in a village in Namibia, where human-wildlife conflict is a constant issue.
Chika Mabuku, from Luchindo Village in the Ngoma area of Namibia's Zambezi Region, an area that straddles Botswana, Angola, Zambia and Zimbabwe, sustained grisly injuries to his lower left leg—but could well have lost his life in the attack.
Mabuku was part of a group of trackers and armed nature conservation officials from Namibia's Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, who managed to locate a lion that had reportedly killed two heads of cattle in the village.
The group shot at the lion from a distance, but it charged at them and the men retreated, leaving Mabuku stranded on his own with the animal.
"I stood holding my shotgun in my hands as the lion charged at me. Suddenly it jumped up in the sky, reaching for me," he told the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation.
"I shot at it while it was in the air and tried to move out of the way, but it lifted its left claw and got hold of my foot and I fell to the ground.
"I was, however, still holding on to the firearm and managed to shoot it in the head, and it roared a last time and died.
"I remember feeling how its claws were slicing off my flesh."
However, that was far from the end of Mabuku's ordeal. He said that the nature conservation officials and trackers who had taken flight when the lion first charged at them then started shooting at the cat again, unaware that it was already dead.
Having been injured by the lion, Mabuku was lying alongside it and was therefore in the firing line, and he had to scream at the top of his voice to get his colleagues to stop shooting.
Graphic images of Mabuku's leg in the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation's report show a bloody wound that stretches from the top of his ankle to midway up his shin, and his leg was heavily strapped up with bandages in the aftermath of the attack.
Conflict between humans and wild animals, most often lions, elephants, rhinos and leopards, is a common issue in Namibia, and animals that are considered to pose a danger to humans, their land or livestock are often relocated or killed.
Earlier this year, scientists revealed that painting artificial eyes on cows' rumps can deter lions and other predators.
Between 2015 and 2018 they conducted a series of experiments in Botswana, where they painted eyes on approximately one-third of 2,061 subject cattle. Another third of the animals were marked with crosses in white or black, and the final third were left unmarked.
15 of the unmarked cows were killed by lions, and four of the cows that had been marked with crosses were too, but none of the cows with painted eyespots lost their lives.
"In combination with other techniques, successful implementation of this technique may increase the tolerance of farmers towards large predators, reduce the application of lethal control, and increase the sustainability of the system overall," the researchers wrote.
Poaching is a major issue in Namibia, though officials have reportedly said that they have registered a reduction in 2020 from last year.
Namibia's Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism said that 23 rhinos and two elephants had been lost to poachers this year, compared with 46 rhinos and 13 elephants in 2019.


newsweek--2020-12-16--Is COVID Vaccine Safe for the Millions of Americans Who Use EpiPens?

It will be safe for most people who carry medication used to treat severe allergic reactions to take the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine , scientists say .
With the first batches of the COVID vaccine now rolling out across the U.S. , experts say anyone with common allergies to medications , foods , inhalants , insects and latex are unlikely to suffer a life-threatening allergic reaction as a result of the drug .
Health officials have stressed the only people currently being advised against taking the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine are those with extreme allergies to its components .
`` While those with severe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should not receive it at this time , many people with severe allergies to other things can safely receive the vaccine when it is available , '' Boris Lushniak , MD , preventive medicine physician and the Dean of the University of Maryland School of Public Health , told Newsweek .
Lushniak said many people who carry auto-injectable devices used to deliver the drug epinephrine in the event of a life-threatening allergic reactiom—known as anaphylaxis— will not be allergic to any ingredients of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine and should not be deterred from seeking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them .
He noted the vaccine does not have ingredients `` particularly unsafe compared to many other medications '' but said patients should be made to feel comfortable talking to their doctors as many of the compounds have `` long and confusing names . ''
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) issued emergency use authorization ( EUA ) for the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine on December 11 , saying it can be given to people over the age of 16 .
It said testing showed `` clear evidence '' it may be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ illness responsible for more than 300,000 U.S. deaths .
On December 12 , the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices ( ACIP ) , which is a division of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) reiterated advice about severe allergies to the vaccine ingredients and noted that facilities used to administer the vaccine must also have treatments for anaphylactic reactions to hand .
Its report said medical staff should observe patients after they are given the vaccine to monitor for adverse reactions .
The ACIP said people should be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at least 30 minutes for anyone who has a history of anaphylaxis .
The reaction is common and believed to impact about one in 50 people in the U.S. , Niraj Patel , MD , chair of the American College of Allergy , Asthma and Immunology COVID-19 Task Force , told Newsweek via email , noting statistics suggest millions of people in the U.S. carry an epinephrine auto-injector due to risk of anaphylaxis .
An Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America study printed in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology ( JACI @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is estimated to occur in one in 50 Americans , some believed it was closer to one in 20 million .
In any case , Dr. Patel stressed it is `` very uncommon '' to have an allergy to a vaccine and there is no reason to get tested for allergies before taking the COVID medication .
`` Allergy to a specific vaccine component is very rare , '' Dr. Patel said .
`` There have been components of other vaccines associated with allergic reaction including egg , gelatin , neomycin [ but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the Pfizer vaccine . ''
The American College of Allergy , Asthma , and Immunology has said allergic reactions to vaccines causing anaphylaxis are estimated at 1.31 in one million doses given .
Anaphylaxis can occur in seconds of a severe allergic reaction , causing the immune system to `` release a flood of chemicals that can cause you to go into shock , '' leaving blood pressure dropping and blocking breathing , the Mayo Clinic says online .
Epinephrine is the only drug recommended to treat anaphylaxis because it works on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ according to Atlanta Allergy & Asthma .
EpiPen is one of the most recognizable brands of the injectors used to deliver the drug epinephrine , and is not without controversy .
The devices have faced shortages and severe price hikes , with the cost of a two-pack surging by nearly 550 percent to reach more than $ 600 in recent years , health news website Stat reported in 2016 .
EpiPen is a brand of the pharmaceutical company Mylan , which on July 29 combined with Upjohn , a division of Pfizer , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ U.S. , an EpiPen package which contains two auto-injectors costs roughly $ 650 cash , according to an article on drugs.com .
In the United Kingdom , for comparison , the same shots cost £49.99 ( $ 67 ) .
The FDA approved the first generic version of EpiPen in August 2018 , brought into the U.S. market via Teva Pharmaceuticals U.S. , it announced at the time .
Worries about the safety of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine increased this month after two people in the U.K. with severe allergies reported anaphylactic reactions after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ updated their guidance to say anyone with a history of anaphylaxis to a vaccine , medicine or food should not receive the jab .
Dr. Peter Marks , a director of the FDA 's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research , said in a briefing on December 12 that the Pfizer-BioNTech trials included people with common allergies but not anyone who had severe allergies to vaccines .
`` We 're telling people that unless they 've had a severe allergic reaction to the vaccine or one of its components , they can receive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Insider reported .
And Marks ' point has been echoed by the wider scientific community in the days since .
Mary Beth Fasano , MD , President of the American Academy of Allergy , Asthma , and Immunology , said : `` A person who needs an epinephrine auto-injector because of a history of an allergy to food , insects , venoms—are able to proceed with vaccination .
There would be no need to advise against receiving the vaccine 'just in case . '
`` For those few individuals who have a known @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the ingredients , they would be advised to await the roll-out of another vaccine . ''
What are the Pfizer BioNTech vaccine ingredients ?
The FDA has said you should tell your vaccine provider about any existing allergies and should only not take it if you have had a severe allergic reaction after a previous dose of the vaccine or had a severe allergic reaction to any ingredient of the vaccine .
Per the FDA documentation , the COVID-19 vaccine includes the following ingredients : mRNA , lipids ( ( 4-hydroxybutyl ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( 2-hexyldecanoate ) , 2 [ ( polyethylene glycol ) -2000 ] -N , N-ditetradecylacetamide , 1,2-Distearoyl-sn-glycero-3- phosphocholine , and cholesterol ) , potassium chloride , monobasic potassium phosphate , sodium chloride , dibasic sodium phosphate dihydrate and sucrose . ''

It will be safe for most people who carry medication used to treat severe allergic reactions to take the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, scientists say.
With the first batches of the COVID vaccine now rolling out across the U.S., experts say anyone with common allergies to medications, foods, inhalants, insects and latex are unlikely to suffer a life-threatening allergic reaction as a result of the drug.
Health officials have stressed the only people currently being advised against taking the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine are those with extreme allergies to its components.
"While those with severe allergies to the ingredients of the vaccine should not receive it at this time, many people with severe allergies to other things can safely receive the vaccine when it is available," Boris Lushniak, MD, preventive medicine physician and the Dean of the University of Maryland School of Public Health, told Newsweek.
Lushniak said many people who carry auto-injectable devices used to deliver the drug epinephrine in the event of a life-threatening allergic reactiom—known as anaphylaxis— will not be allergic to any ingredients of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine and should not be deterred from seeking the vaccine when it becomes available to them.
He noted the vaccine does not have ingredients "particularly unsafe compared to many other medications" but said patients should be made to feel comfortable talking to their doctors as many of the compounds have "long and confusing names."
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued emergency use authorization (EUA) for the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine on December 11, saying it can be given to people over the age of 16. It said testing showed "clear evidence" it may be effective in preventing COVID, the respiratory illness responsible for more than 300,000 U.S. deaths.
On December 12, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), which is a division of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reiterated advice about severe allergies to the vaccine ingredients and noted that facilities used to administer the vaccine must also have treatments for anaphylactic reactions to hand.
Its report said medical staff should observe patients after they are given the vaccine to monitor for adverse reactions. The ACIP said people should be watched for 15 minutes, extended to at least 30 minutes for anyone who has a history of anaphylaxis.
The reaction is common and believed to impact about one in 50 people in the U.S., Niraj Patel, MD, chair of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology COVID-19 Task Force, told Newsweek via email, noting statistics suggest millions of people in the U.S. carry an epinephrine auto-injector due to risk of anaphylaxis.
An Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America study printed in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (JACI) in 2014 suggested that while anaphylaxis is estimated to occur in one in 50 Americans, some believed it was closer to one in 20.
In any case, Dr. Patel stressed it is "very uncommon" to have an allergy to a vaccine and there is no reason to get tested for allergies before taking the COVID medication.
"Allergy to a specific vaccine component is very rare," Dr. Patel said. "There have been components of other vaccines associated with allergic reaction including egg, gelatin, neomycin [but] none of these components are present in the Pfizer vaccine."
The American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology has said allergic reactions to vaccines causing anaphylaxis are estimated at 1.31 in one million doses given.
Anaphylaxis can occur in seconds of a severe allergic reaction, causing the immune system to "release a flood of chemicals that can cause you to go into shock," leaving blood pressure dropping and blocking breathing, the Mayo Clinic says online.
Epinephrine is the only drug recommended to treat anaphylaxis because it works on the entire body and its organs, according to Atlanta Allergy & Asthma.
EpiPen is one of the most recognizable brands of the injectors used to deliver the drug epinephrine, and is not without controversy. The devices have faced shortages and severe price hikes, with the cost of a two-pack surging by nearly 550 percent to reach more than $600 in recent years, health news website Stat reported in 2016.
EpiPen is a brand of the pharmaceutical company Mylan, which on July 29 combined with Upjohn, a division of Pfizer, which manufactures the devices. In the U.S., an EpiPen package which contains two auto-injectors costs roughly $650 cash, according to an article on drugs.com. In the United Kingdom, for comparison, the same shots cost £49.99 ($67).
The FDA approved the first generic version of EpiPen in August 2018, brought into the U.S. market via Teva Pharmaceuticals U.S., it announced at the time.
Worries about the safety of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine increased this month after two people in the U.K. with severe allergies reported anaphylactic reactions after taking the vaccine. British health officials updated their guidance to say anyone with a history of anaphylaxis to a vaccine, medicine or food should not receive the jab.
Dr. Peter Marks, a director of the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, said in a briefing on December 12 that the Pfizer-BioNTech trials included people with common allergies but not anyone who had severe allergies to vaccines.
"We're telling people that unless they've had a severe allergic reaction to the vaccine or one of its components, they can receive it," Marks said, Business Insider reported. And Marks' point has been echoed by the wider scientific community in the days since.
Mary Beth Fasano, MD, President of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, said: "A person who needs an epinephrine auto-injector because of a history of an allergy to food, insects, venoms—are able to proceed with vaccination. There would be no need to advise against receiving the vaccine 'just in case.'
"For those few individuals who have a known history of severe allergic reaction to any of the ingredients, they would be advised to await the roll-out of another vaccine."
What are the Pfizer BioNTech vaccine ingredients?
The FDA has said you should tell your vaccine provider about any existing allergies and should only not take it if you have had a severe allergic reaction after a previous dose of the vaccine or had a severe allergic reaction to any ingredient of the vaccine.
Per the FDA documentation, the COVID-19 vaccine includes the following ingredients: mRNA, lipids ((4-hydroxybutyl)azanediyl)bis(hexane-6,1-diyl)bis(2-hexyldecanoate), 2 [(polyethylene glycol)-2000]-N,N-ditetradecylacetamide, 1,2-Distearoyl-sn-glycero-3- phosphocholine, and cholesterol), potassium chloride, monobasic potassium phosphate, sodium chloride, dibasic sodium phosphate dihydrate and sucrose."


newsweek--2020-12-16--UNICEF Will Help Feed U.K. Children for First Time in Its History

For more than 70 years UNICEF has worked across 190 countries to support the world 's most vulnerable children but for the first time in its history , the COVID crisis has seen the United Kingdom added to the list .
Hunger among children hit by the COVID-19 crisis in Britain is a `` domestic emergency '' , the charity said .
It will help support children and families at risk of food insecurity this Christmas with £25,000 ( $ 34,000 ) of funding for a project to supply almost 20,000 breakfasts to children during the school holiday .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ developmental aid to children worldwide , said the impact of the pandemic on youngsters is comparable to the Second World War .
Its grant will go to the School Food Matters charity , based in the London borough of Southwark , and represents the first time in UNICEF 's 70-year history that it has moved to develop a U.K. emergency response .
Charity founder Stephanie Slater said many children in the U.K. are facing `` the grim reality of a two-week winter break without access to free school meals and the indignity of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Britain entered its first national lockdown in March and in the months since - much like in the rest of the world - the number of families struggling to make ends meet has grown as hundreds of thousands of jobs have been lost .
In May , a YouGov poll commissioned by the charity Food Foundation found that 2.4 million children were living in food-insecure households .
By October , the charity found that an extra 900,000 children in Britain had registered for free school meals .
* School meals have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a century , in an initiative first brought in to prevent child poverty .
The meals , given to children during school term , can be the only hot food they will get in a day .
Parents previously told Newsweek of their fears about being unable to provide their children with nutritious food during the school holidays when the free meals are no longer available .
The children of low-income families receiving certain income-related government benefits including Universal Credit are eligible for the free school meal scheme .
Three million families had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ months of the COVID pandemic .
The issue of free school meals hit the headlines in Britain over the summer when Premier League footballer Marcus Rashford led a campaign for the government to extend the meals during the school holiday by offering food vouchers to parents .
After initially refusing , the government eventually U-turned and agreed to the voucher scheme .
School Food Matters provided breakfast boxes to families eligible for free school meals during the summer holiday - helping to provide more than 500,000 healthy breakfasts .
Over the Christmas break @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Southwark Food Action Alliance it will deliver another 18,000 breakfasts to 25 schools across Southwark .
Each breakfast box will provide enough food for 10 breakfasts .
Slater said : `` Our Breakfast Boxes program has also shown us that the threshold for free school meal eligibility is too low to capture all the families in need of support .
That 's why we 're getting behind the National Food Strategy call for an extension to free school meal eligibility .
We can not continue to rely on civil society to fill @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will miss out on the nutrition they need to thrive . ''
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation ( JRF ) , a charity that aims to solve poverty , released a report this month stating that half a million children across the U.K. are living in destitution , with the number of children living in extreme poverty increasing by 52 percent in two years .
Destitution is defined as when a household can not afford two or more of the essentials that we all need to live , like shelter , food , heating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trust said , on average , it gave out 2,600 parcels of food to children every day between April and September .
`` We feel it 's critical to come together at this time , '' Anna Kettley , of UNICEF UK , told Sky News .
`` It 's the first time which we 're recognising that this is an unprecedented situation which requires everyone to roll their sleeves up , step in and support children and families that need it most at this time . ''

For more than 70 years UNICEF has worked across 190 countries to support the world's most vulnerable children but for the first time in its history, the COVID crisis has seen the United Kingdom added to the list.
Hunger among children hit by the COVID-19 crisis in Britain is a "domestic emergency", the charity said. It will help support children and families at risk of food insecurity this Christmas with £25,000 ($34,000) of funding for a project to supply almost 20,000 breakfasts to children during the school holiday.
The UN agency, which provides humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide, said the impact of the pandemic on youngsters is comparable to the Second World War. Its grant will go to the School Food Matters charity, based in the London borough of Southwark, and represents the first time in UNICEF's 70-year history that it has moved to develop a U.K. emergency response.
Charity founder Stephanie Slater said many children in the U.K. are facing "the grim reality of a two-week winter break without access to free school meals and the indignity of having to rely on food banks".
Britain entered its first national lockdown in March and in the months since - much like in the rest of the world - the number of families struggling to make ends meet has grown as hundreds of thousands of jobs have been lost. In May, a YouGov poll commissioned by the charity Food Foundation found that 2.4 million children were living in food-insecure households. By October, the charity found that an extra 900,000 children in Britain had registered for free school meals.*
School meals have been subsidized by the government for more than a century, in an initiative first brought in to prevent child poverty. The meals, given to children during school term, can be the only hot food they will get in a day.
Parents previously told Newsweek of their fears about being unable to provide their children with nutritious food during the school holidays when the free meals are no longer available. The children of low-income families receiving certain income-related government benefits including Universal Credit are eligible for the free school meal scheme. Three million families had joined Universal Credit in the first three months of the COVID pandemic.
The issue of free school meals hit the headlines in Britain over the summer when Premier League footballer Marcus Rashford led a campaign for the government to extend the meals during the school holiday by offering food vouchers to parents. After initially refusing, the government eventually U-turned and agreed to the voucher scheme.
A protester demands free school meals for disadvantaged U.K. children be extended during school holidays amid the pandemic Guy Smallman/Getty
School Food Matters provided breakfast boxes to families eligible for free school meals during the summer holiday - helping to provide more than 500,000 healthy breakfasts. Over the Christmas break, alongside Premier Foods, Southwark Council and Southwark Food Action Alliance it will deliver another 18,000 breakfasts to 25 schools across Southwark. Each breakfast box will provide enough food for 10 breakfasts.
Slater said: "Our Breakfast Boxes program has also shown us that the threshold for free school meal eligibility is too low to capture all the families in need of support. That's why we're getting behind the National Food Strategy call for an extension to free school meal eligibility. We cannot continue to rely on civil society to fill the hunger gap as too many children will miss out on the nutrition they need to thrive."
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF), a charity that aims to solve poverty, released a report this month stating that half a million children across the U.K. are living in destitution, with the number of children living in extreme poverty increasing by 52 percent in two years. Destitution is defined as when a household cannot afford two or more of the essentials that we all need to live, like shelter, food, heating and clothing.
Foodbank charity the Trussell Trust said, on average, it gave out 2,600 parcels of food to children every day between April and September. "We feel it's critical to come together at this time," Anna Kettley, of UNICEF UK, told Sky News. "It's the first time which we're recognising that this is an unprecedented situation which requires everyone to roll their sleeves up, step in and support children and families that need it most at this time."


newsweek--2020-12-16--Police Officer Insults Neighbor Over Black Lives Matter Photo on Christmas Card

A police officer in North Carolina reportedly fired off an insulting text message to a white neighbor who sent him a Christmas card that included a photo from a Black Lives Matter protest .
Lori Nelson 's card features almost a dozen pictures of her family taken this year , ABC11 reported .
Along with snaps of trips to the beach , mountains and Washington , D.C. , there was an image from a Black Lives Matter protest Nelson attended with her children over the summer .
Demonstrations against police brutality and racial injustice took place in cities and towns @ @ @ @ @ @ @ death of George Floyd in police custody in late May .
Nelson told ABC11 she took her children to the protest to show them what it means to fight for justice .
But after sending the cards , she said she was stunned by the response she received from the police officer who lives next door to her family in Apex , a town in North Carolina 's Wake County .
According to the local television station , the officer—who was not named—sent Nelson a message saying he was `` appalled that you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's house . ''
`` It shows me one , that you have no idea what this message sends , or two , that you did this blatantly , '' the message read .
`` I find it very hard to believe that an upper middle class white family living in the suburbs has the slightest clue about this issue outside of what you watch on the news . ''
The message also says that the officer did not `` want to associate with people who are anti-cop '' and that he `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ slap in my face , but this I wo n't . ''
Nelson , who is a principal in the Wake County public schools system , told the TV station the signs he referred to were Black Lives Matter posters .
`` I ca n't believe that someone , a leader in my community , would write that to me , '' she said .
`` Most concerning was when he said he would not tolerate this anymore . ''
She added that she believes the message highlights a wider problem within the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ felt OK to send a response like that , then that 's the culture of his work environment , '' she said .
Nelson added that she had contacted the police department about the matter , but feels she is being placated .
The police department is aware of the incident and has opened an internal investigation , Apex Police Deputy Chief Mitchell McKinney told ABC11 .
Nelson and the police department have been contacted for additional comment .

A police officer in North Carolina reportedly fired off an insulting text message to a white neighbor who sent him a Christmas card that included a photo from a Black Lives Matter protest.
Lori Nelson's card features almost a dozen pictures of her family taken this year, ABC11 reported.
Along with snaps of trips to the beach, mountains and Washington, D.C., there was an image from a Black Lives Matter protest Nelson attended with her children over the summer.
Demonstrations against police brutality and racial injustice took place in cities and towns across the country, sparked by the death of George Floyd in police custody in late May.
Demonstrators hold up Black Lives Matter signs at a rally in Charlotte, North Carolina, on June 2. Logan Cyrus/AFP via Getty Images
Nelson told ABC11 she took her children to the protest to show them what it means to fight for justice.
But after sending the cards, she said she was stunned by the response she received from the police officer who lives next door to her family in Apex, a town in North Carolina's Wake County.
According to the local television station, the officer—who was not named—sent Nelson a message saying he was "appalled that you would send this to a police officer's house."
"It shows me one, that you have no idea what this message sends, or two, that you did this blatantly," the message read.
"I find it very hard to believe that an upper middle class white family living in the suburbs has the slightest clue about this issue outside of what you watch on the news."
The message also says the officer did not "want to associate with people who are anti-cop" and that he "tolerated the neighborhood signs that are a slap in my face, but this I won't."
Nelson, who is a principal in the Wake County public schools system, told the TV station the signs he referred to were Black Lives Matter posters.
"I can't believe that someone, a leader in my community, would write that to me," she said. "Most concerning was when he said he would not tolerate this anymore."
She added that she believes the message highlights a wider problem within the Apex Police Department.
"If he felt OK to send a response like that, then that's the culture of his work environment," she said.
Nelson added that she had contacted the police department about the matter, but feels she is being placated.
The department has opened an internal investigation, Apex Police Deputy Chief Mitchell McKinney told Newsweek.
"We have met with Mrs Nelson and initiated an internal investigation to review the information she has shared following our personnel complaint process," he said.
McKinney added that "a fair and impartial review" of the complaint would be carried out.
Nelson has been contacted for additional comment.
This article has been updated with a comment from Deputy Chief Mitchell McKinney.