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For those excited to learn more about the next generation of GeForce RTX 50 series cards, it’s been a wild week of leaks from trusted insiders and sources. NVIDIA leaker @kopeite7kimi on

The GeForce RTX 5090 Founder Edition will feature a dual-slot cooler and construction.

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With rumors suggesting that these new flagship GPU specs will be “locked in” sometime in September 2024, the likelihood that this information is true is high. As previously reported, the GeForce RTX 5090 will be an absolute beast – 21,760 CUDA cores, 32GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, and a confirmed power consumption or power rating of 600W.

The Blackwell flagship is also equipped with the GB202-300-A1 chip. The GB203-400-A1 GeForce RTX 5080, on the other hand, will be a little more down-to-earth, with 10,752 CUDA cores, 16GB of GDDR7 on a 256-bit bus and a power rating of 400W.

Since the flagship RTX 5090 consumes 600W, there has been a lot of speculation about how it will be cooled and how a single 12V 2×6 power cable would work when it reaches 600W. Rumor has it that OC models require two 12V 2×6 power cables and new power supplies with two 12V 2×6 connectors. The GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition is expected to feature a single 12V 2×6 port and a compact dual-slot cooler.

Okay, that last detail may sound far-fetched, especially when flagship GPUs have gotten larger over the years because more power means more heat. But this is something @kopeite7kimi has been talking about for a while: a complete redesign of the GeForce RTX 50 series coolers, at least from NVIDIA’s perspective. This means that the GeForce RTX 5090 will be a dual-slot GPU. When asked about the cooler design after releasing the specs and confirming the 600W power rating, @kopeite7kimi replied that these specs for the GeForce RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 still include the dual-slot cooler.

It’s pretty impressive and it will be interesting to see the thermals of a 600W GPU without a huge three or four slot heatsink design. Additionally, it will be interesting to see how NVIDIA’s partners such as ASUS, MSI and GIGABYTE approach the RTX 50 series – will we also see smaller cards come to market or the same huge beasts?

2024 Season: Eliminated 4th in AL Central on September 27th

Let’s take a look at the Minnesota Twins’ 2024 season, the questions the team will have to address this winter, and the early outlook for 2025.

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Things that went well

Thanks to a team effort, the Twins stayed in the postseason race until the final weekend of the season. This was a club that posted a winning record, although no position player posted an .800 OPS over at least 110 games and no pitcher posted an ERA below 3.50 over more than 100 innings. Rather, there were several twins who made useful contributions.

No one on the Twins’ roster will finish the season with more than 25 home runs, 75 RBI or 20 stolen bases, but Matt Wallner, Carlos Correa and Byron Buxton were the best offensive players and should each finish with an OPS in the upper range. 800s or low .900s. Four other Twins – Jose Miranda, Trevor Larnach, Ryan Jeffers and Carlos Santana – will finish with an OPS in the mid-.700 range while playing more than 110 games.

The pitching staff, meanwhile, featured Pablo López, Joe Ryan, Bailey Ober and Simeon Woods Richardson, all of whom posted an ERA under 4.20 in at least 130 innings. Additionally, Griffin Jax proved to be the team’s most reliable backup, posting impressive percentages, ranking second on the club in saves, and leading the team in appearances and holds.

Things that went wrong

Minnesota stayed in contention in the postseason largely because its disappointments were all relatively minor. Royce Lewis continued to struggle to stay healthy as he was able to play in about half of the team’s games. The 25-year-old was a solid offensive player, but not quite as effective as he was in 58 games last year (.921 OPS). Edouard Julien was a bigger disappointment. After posting an .839 OPS in 109 games in 2023, Julien struggled offensively so much that he spent about two months of the summer in the minors.

Minnesota is far from the only team that has struggled to find a fifth starter, but that has certainly been an area of ​​disappointment this year. Louie Varland and Chris Paddack both had disappointing seasons after being inserted into the rotation in 2024. Youngsters David Festa and Zebby Matthews did their best to make an impact late in the season but didn’t have much success. The lack of rotation depth was particularly noticeable when the team was without Ryan down the stretch.

Overall, however, everything was going pretty well in Minnesota until the final weeks of the season. As of Sept. 5, the Twins were 74-62 with a 95.4% chance of qualifying for the postseason, according to FanGraphs. Then the Twins were defeated in a crucial series with the Royals, beginning a stretch in which Minnesota lost 6-14 from September 6-27. The Twins won just one of six series in that span, falling to 82-14. 78 with their loss to the Orioles on September 27, which eliminated them from the postseason. During this dismal stretch, Lewis, Miranda, Jeffers and Julien all posted an OPS under .500, and Lopez, Festa and Woods Richardson each posted an ERA over 4.50 in at least three starts.

Off season plans

Most of the Twins’ roster remains under team control through 2025 and beyond, but the infield might be the least established part of the team. Jeffers is trapped behind the plate, Correa will play shortstop and Lewis can man the hot corner. Julien and former standout Brooks Lee are options for the second base role, and Lee could also be a good utilityman. First base is the only available spot as Santana enters free agency as a 38-year-old. Alex Kirilloff is a possible replacement, but he has struggled with injuries throughout his career and posted a low OPS of .653 in 57 games this year.

The outfield is anchored by Buxton in the middle and provides excellent options against right-handed pitchers Wallner and Larnach. Manuel Margot fits well as a right-handed hitter who can start against lefties, but he’s unlikely to pick up his $12 million option for 2025. The team will likely lose Max Kepler to free agency, but he’s not a great fit as another lefty alongside Wallner and Larnach. There are also young talent in the elite outfield (more on that later).

The rotation is in good shape as the Big Four of López, Ober, Ryan and Woods Richardson will all return. Festa, Matthews and Varland can compete for the final spot. The team’s key backup players – Jax, Jhoan Duran, Cole Sands and Jorge Alcala – will also all return. The most important lefty in the relief corps, Caleb Thielbar, is leaving in free agency and needs to be replaced.

Minnesota could use a superstar in the middle of its lineup, but those players are expensive and risky on the free-agent market. Pete Alonso, for example, would be a promising addition at first base, but may not fit the plan for long-term, sustained success. Still, the Twins signed Correa to a massive $200 million free-agent contract two years ago and may be ready to make another bold move.

Perspectives on the horizon

According to MLB Pipeline, Minnesota’s farm system has taken a big leap this season, ranking second in baseball in August.

Emmanuel Rodriguez might be the member of the group that best combines elite talent and MLB readiness. The 21-year-old rose through four minor league levels this year, finishing the season in Triple-A and showing incredible plate discipline along the way. He is considered a true five-tool player who could move to the Twins’ outfield in early 2025.

The organization has two more elite position player prospects who could reach the majors by the end of 2025. Walker Jenkins, the fifth overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft, is 19 years old and has already reached Double-A. Some publications consider him a top-five prospect in baseball and he will patrol the Minnesota outfield alongside Rodriguez at some point. Luke Keaschall is another prospect from Minnesota who has an exciting mix of power, speed and base skills. In college he played primarily second base, but also gained experience at first base and center in the minors.

The ceiling for the Twins’ pitching prospects isn’t that high, but there are two starters in the minors who should contribute next season. Andrew Morris had a great 2024 (2.37 ERA, 133:32 K:BB ratio) in which he advanced all the way to Triple-A. He should make his debut with the Twins in early 2025. Marco Raya has an equally high ceiling but has been less consistent this year and will likely spend the first half of 2025 working on his control in the minors.

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Goals for 2025

The Twins are certainly not a dynasty, but they have had a solid winning streak with four postseason appearances in the last eight seasons. Still, this year’s team’s failure to pick up key wins in September or bounce back in October, especially after being well-positioned to do so, will be the talk of the entire offseason.

The organization could make minimal changes this winter and still have a good chance of winning the AL Central in 2025. But unless they make at least one significant move, the Twins will likely continue to lag behind the American League powerhouses. The front office has to decide if being good is good enough rather than actually trying to get to the World Series.

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Fantasy focus

Fantasy managers will initially target the Twins’ starting pitchers on draft day. Ryan, Ober and López will all be coveted as mixed-league No. 2 starters, with Ryan and López having the potential to be viewed as fantasy aces by some managers. Assuming he stays in the closer role, Duran will continue to be a valuable player in the 2025 draft.

Minnesota’s best hitters are considered mid-round picks, including Correa, Wallner and Buxton. Lewis is the Twins’ only position player who could jump into the early rounds as managers dream of his potential to stay healthy and put up game-changing numbers over a full season.

For Dan and Ryan Friedkin it will feel like an agonizing eight-week wait as their £500million takeover of Everton goes through the regulatory process.

Even though they have their hands full at Roma, where controversial recent decisions have caused turmoil in the Eternal City, there is – sources emphasize – a real hunger to roll up their sleeves and get going on Merseyside.

“There’s a process to go through first, but they’re really excited about the project,” said a source close to the Friedkins I this week. No one will speak out publicly after all the setbacks to the takeover, but there is “real confidence” they will be able to make a difference from December.

It is not yet clear exactly what this will look like, and there has been little contact between the club’s employees and the Friedkin Group.

The reason for this is compliance with the regulatory process, with strict Premier League rules against shadow directors or influencing decisions while they await approval.

That doesn’t mean there isn’t a plan, and I spoke to those who have worked alongside and against the Friedkins in business and football to get a glimpse of what could be coming.

It presented an image that should excite Evertonians, who had been lacking ambition and hope in recent years.

‘Impressive’ Ryan Friedkin expected to lead from the front

If father Dan is the man with the money, son Ryan is likely to move to Liverpool when he takes over. He was the on-site base at Roma and was there “70% of the time,” while Dan flew in a few times a month.

Ryan is a football fan and has impressed many who have interacted with him. “He understands the game. If he wanted to he would be a good football manager,” said a source I.

He watches games, reads extensively about the game, and has an intimate knowledge of data trends. He has been known to devour scouting reports.

Dan will be the man who ultimately makes the big decisions and gives the green light to the investment. But Ryan – a huge fan of English football who has campaigned for the group to gain promotion to the Premier League – could be the man Everton fans become familiar with.

Expect Dyche to be shown “respect” – but will Friedkins make the move to the Bundesliga?

The mood towards manager Sean Dyche may have soured recently, but he deserves huge gratitude for the role he played during a dark time for Everton.

Without the club’s stay in the Premier League – which it achieved under extremely difficult circumstances – there may not have been a takeover.

Expect Dyche to be shown “respect” by the new owners, insiders say. Assuming results have improved – which the manager expects in the coming games – an immediate change is unlikely, even if Daniele De Rossi’s sacking at Roma shows how ruthless they can be.

Given Everton are in the middle of the season, the smarter move would be supportive, warm words from the owners to Dyche, and he could even have until the end of the season as Everton’s new owners consider options.

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However, no one expects Dyche to be their choice in the long term. The message from those who know the Friedkins is universal and pretty blunt: “He’s not their kind of coach.”

They are considered big fans of the German school of management and were impressed by the immediate impact of Fabian Hurzeler, who was picked from St Pauli to manage Brighton.

I is also understood to have had extensive contact with Ralf Rangnick, who was being considered for the role of director of football at Roma.

This high-pressure, high-intensity attacking football is an identity they crave and would probably go down well with Everton fans. Could Edin Terzic – the former Borussia Dortmund head coach who is reportedly interested in a Premier League job – factor into their considerations?

Overhauling recruitment – ​​a good option with ex-Leicester man

Amid the excited chatter in recruiting circles this week, one name keeps coming up: Jose Fontes.

Roma’s chief scout, who is highly regarded by the Friedkins, has extensive Premier League experience and was at Leicester when they signed Youri Tielemans, Harry Maguire and James Maddison.

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He left the club in 2021 and some suggest he could move to Everton following the Friedkins’ restructuring. Even if he doesn’t, the Friedkins will be expected to lean on his Premier League experience and expertise.

Roma’s recruitment was mixed, but the structure has been modernized beyond belief. A source tells I “They inherited an analog structure and made it digital,” which is a nice summary of a revamp in which they updated data flows, technology and recruiting networks.

“They have their own ideas about how things should be done and they will put resources and money into it,” says an insider.

“Recruitment is certainly being rebuilt by them, but once they have some of their people, they are not the type of people to suggest players. “They let things flow freely.”

Money to spend – but not the full Chelsea experience

Those who have seen their work say the Friedkins are nothing like Todd Boehly, the Chelsea owner who also served as director of football at Stamford Bridge after Clearlake took over.

“They don’t suggest players, they don’t keep asking why,” says an insider. They are staying away from player negotiations – although they have laid out the club’s vision to Roma stars Romelu Lukaku and Paolo Dybala, giving those talks a bit more weight.

Given the club’s perilous position – and challenges to profitability and sustainability – January appears to be crucial for Everton. There will probably be money to spend, but they are familiar with PSR, which hampered them at Roma.

The impressive Kevin Thelwell has built a reputation that gives him a chance

Everton’s director of football is in the final year of his contract and has plenty of credit in the Finch Farm bank.

He is a clever, calm and hard-working man who has quietly managed the club’s PSR problems and maintained a competitive squad despite the most dangerous budget.

The Friedkins are expected to have taken note. They see the role of the football director as crucial in a football club, especially as a conveyor of their overall vision. It is believed that Thelwell could well get a new contract if he is willing to work in a new structure.

His knowledge, contacts and the tough journey he took during Everton’s darkest days is an advantage the Friedkins are likely to take advantage of.

A complete restructuring of football operations is imminent

Expect new roles and additional staff in key departments, says a manager who worked at a rival Roma club.

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“I think you get the impression that Everton haven’t had an effective, strong leadership for some time. There are a lot of very good people there, but the situation was difficult – they want to change that quickly,” he says I.

Everton remaining in the Premier League before moving to Bramley Moore Docks must be a top priority. In the long term, the women’s team and the academy can count on support.

After their difficult time at Roma, the advice to Everton fans is to embrace the family as the takeover begins. They have invested almost $1 billion in the Italian capital.

“They are not concerned with financial returns. They want to be loved, they want the public on their side,” says a source.

That’s probably music to the ears of long-suffering Evertonians.

Netflix will release the powerful three-part docuseries This is the zodiac speaking just in time for Halloween. The Zodiac Killer was a ruthless and psychotic murderer who committed heinous crimes and escaped consequences since the 1960s.

He was violent, devious and wanted to expose his crimes to the police – his pride. While several historical criminals redefined crime, including Ted Bundy, Charles Manson, Ed Gein and Jeffrey Dahmer, the Zodiac Killer’s name remains in the Hall of Fame of the Criminally Insane.

This is a serial killer whose crimes shocked not just a nation but the world – so much so that they made a movie about him. The murderer would make his victims suffer through inhumane acts of violence before killing them; He would send cryptic messages to the press and police before his next attack.

Despite the police’s persistent and dedicated efforts, they were unable to nab him with any hard evidence – there were no traces of anything. On the other hand, technology was not as advanced as it is today.

To this day, the case of the Zodiac Killer remains open – the killer may be at large or, as Netflix’s new docuseries strongly suggests, deceased.

Disclaimer: Portions of this article contain violent themes. Reader discretion is advised.

When will This is the zodiac speaking Release on Netflix?

This is the zodiac speaking is scheduled to be released on October 23, 2024 – almost a week before Halloween. As already mentioned, the documentary will consist of three episodes, mainly about the Zodiac Killer. The upcoming Netflix series was directed by Phil Lott and Ari Mark of Ample Entertainment – ​​their company.

In the episodes, both directors interview the victims’ families and uncover never-before-seen evidence that points to the prime suspect in this harrowing and unsolved case: Arthur Leigh Allen. Note that, although the evidence strongly suggests otherwise, Allen was never convicted or charged with the murders.

What’s the plot for Netflix? This is the zodiac speaking?

Netflixs This is the zodiac speaking will focus on the graphic letters the Zodiac Killer sent to investigators and journalists before or after a murder. According to multiple body count reports from the letters, the Zodiac Killer is allegedly responsible for at least five murders in California and approximately 37 deaths.

In conversation with diversity Lott and Mark exclusively gave a basic overview of the plot of the anticipated documentaries. Highlighting the story as “time-defining,” Mark mentioned:

“There are only a handful of real murder IP addresses that are not only quintessentially American but truly era-defining.”

In This is the zodiac speakingThe directors will uncover the shocking suggestion that Arthur was the scary serial killer. The Zodiac Killer would brutally attack his victims, harming them (in some cases) with knives, ropes and guns – something discussed in the docuseries.

Additionally, the plot will revolve around the alleged “incriminating conversations” in letters between Allen and his mother, which suggest he is the main criminal.

“A lot of these materials are brand new. This has never been seen before…”

Although they don’t specify what parts they are, Lott and Mark vaguely described their results as “crazy and very distressing material,” as previously mentioned.

Who is in the cast of Netflix? This is the zodiac speaking?

The directors of This is the zodiac speaking will appear in the documentation. In addition, family members who had direct contact with Arthur at the time of the murders will also testify in the documentaries.

Lott and Mark did a lot of research, going through countless research, letters and contacts to find this California family. According to the directors, the family began “connecting the dots” after watching Robert Downey Jr.’s film Zodiac and shocking similarities revealed. Mark recalled what the family said:

“Fincher (Zodiac director) was filming at the actual locations of the murders and they realize that maybe he really was the Zodiac killer because he took us to all these places.”

Is there a trailer for it? This is the zodiac speaking?

Yes, there is a trailer for Netflix This is the zodiac speaking. The trailer begins with a classic snapshot of Allen and quickly cuts to a person connected to the case recalling an interaction with the suspected killer.

The interviewee clearly remembered asking if Allen was the Zodiac Killer. The scene transitions to eerie music as descriptions of the killer appear: a black hood with slits around the eyes.

The scene continued with a brief narration of his crimes and signature letters, followed by stating that it remains an open case. Possible family members of Allen believe that they had been at every single murder scene long before the crime scene and were constantly in disbelief that it could have been him.

The trailer ended with the title of the Netflix docuseries and the hope that the victims’ families gain clarity about the whole story.

This is the zodiac speaking will be available on Netflix soon!

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