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☆ 'Star Wars' actor Billy Dee Williams says blackface should be allowed, and that he 'loved' one of its most notorious uses
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-09 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Billy Dee Williams said that actors should be allowed to use blackface. The "Star Wars" actor said he loved Laurence Olivier as Othello, a blackface performance many regard with horror. Advertisement"Star Wars" actor Billy Dee Williams said that actors should be allowed to use blackface, reopening a topic widely considered taboo. Williams, who is Black, broached the topic in an interview with Bill Maher, speaking in support of being able to use blackface. He was also the first Black actor to play a leading role in the "Star Wars" movies.

Persons: Billy Dee Williams, Laurence Olivier, Williams, —, Bill Maher, Shakespeare's, Lando Calrissian, Olivier, Dominic Cavendish, Maher, should've, I'm Organizations: Service, Daily Telegraph

☆ Webb space telescope spots oldest ‘dead’ galaxy
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-06 | by ( Ashley Strickland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Astronomers have spotted the oldest “dead” galaxy ever observed while studying the cosmos with the James Webb Space Telescope, and it’s one of the deepest views into the distant universe made with the observatory to date. The galaxy existed when the universe was only about 700 million years into its current age of about 13.8 billion years. But something made the galaxy suddenly halt star formation almost as quickly as star birth had begun more than 13 billion years ago, and the researchers have yet to uncover the cause. Studying the galaxy could reveal new insights about the early universe and the factors that affect star formation within galaxies, according to the authors. “Until now, to understand the early universe, we’ve used models based on the modern universe.

Persons: James Webb, “, ”, Tobias, Francesco D’Eugenio, “ We’re, Webb, Roberto Maiolino, Maiolino, ” D’Eugenio, — Organizations: CNN —, Telescope, University of Cambridge’s Kavli, Cosmology, Kavli, Cavendish Laboratory, University of Cambridge

☆ Cavendish bananas face extinction and not all experts agree on how to save it
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-22 | by ( Rupendra Brahambhatt | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Cavendish, the most commonly available banana variety, is facing the risk of extinction. A fungal disease threatens to wipe Cavendish bananas off the face of the Earth. Why Cavendish bananas dominate the global marketThere are over 1,000 varieties of bananas, but about 47% that humans eat are Cavendish bananas (Musa acuminata). Fajri Ramadhan / 500px / Getty ImagesPanama disease is a serial banana killerWhat's happening to Cavendish bananas has happened before to another popular banana variety called Gros Michel. How scientists are trying to save the CavendishSome plant pathologists don't believe that the Cavendish banana will meet the same fate as Gros Michel.

Persons: Cavendish, —, Dan Koeppel, Fajri, Gros, Gros Michel, James Dale, Robert Nickelsberg, Dale, Koeppel, COZZI, Price Organizations: Service, Queensland University of Technology, TR4, Gros, University of Cambridge, Taiwan Banana Research Institute, Apple, Cavendish Locations: Cavendish, Musa, Panama, Darwin, Australia, Queensland, India, China, East, Africa, South America, QCAV, freezers

☆ Mark Cavendish Returns for a Last Tour de France—and Maybe an Untouchable Record
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-02 | by ( Joshua Robinson | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Mark Cavendish winning stage 10 of the 2021 Tour de France. Photo: PHOTO: Stephane Mahe/REUTERSVITORIA-GASTEIZ, Spain—No matter what happens over the next three weeks, Mark Cavendish plans to retire at the end of this season. At 38 years old, he’s won almost everything there is to win in pro cycling and crashed his bike more times than he can count. Whichever way this Tour de France goes, he knows it’ll all be over soon.

Persons: Mark Cavendish, Stephane Mahe, he’s Organizations: de France, REUTERS Locations: REUTERS VITORIA, GASTEIZ, Spain

☆ The Windrush generation still struggling to be compensated after Home Office failings
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-22 | by ( Caolán Magee | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +14 min

In 2018, the Windrush Compensation Scheme was set up to provide compensation to victims of the scandal. The Home Office has not yet responded to CNN’s request for comment on these cases and its wider handling of the Windrush Compensation Scheme. The Windrush Compensation Scheme is an extension of a hostile environment for Black and Brown people.”For some people, any compensation awarded is too late. “We were told compensation was on the way so we could get a carer for my dad – but it was too late,” Abiona told CNN. He is now making a Windrush compensation claim through the Home Office to save up for a headstone for his father’s grave.

Persons: London CNN — Carl Nwazota, Nwazota, –, ”, “, I’m, it’s, Windrush, Britain’s, Theresa May, ” Nwazota, Anna Steiner, ” Steiner, Charlotte Tobierre, Charlotte Tobierre “, you’ve, Thomas Tobierre, Caroline, ” Tobierre, Thomas ’, ” Thomas Tobierre, Steiner, Zita Holbourne, ” Holbourne, Anthony Bryan, Bryan, Chris J Ratcliffe, Janet, Suella Braverman, Alex Cavendish, NurPhoto, Subira Cameron, Goppy, Brown, Ramya, Taiwo Abiona, Stella, Kemi Abiona, ” Abiona, Abiona Organizations: London CNN, Home Office, CNN, Office, British Home Office, Daily Herald, NGO Human Rights Watch, Home, “, Protesters, Windrush, Clinic, Conservative, Royal Mail Locations: London, Wembley, Jamaica, Nigeria, British, Britain, South Asia, Africa, Tilbury, Essex, –

☆ Groves wins chaotic Giro stage five after dog causes Evenepoel crash
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-10 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

May 10 (Reuters) - Favourite Remco Evenepoel crashed twice on stage five of the Giro d'Italia on Wednesday, the first time after a dog strayed on to the road in treacherous conditions caused by driving rain, before Kaden Groves won the stage in a bunch sprint. The second crash did not affect Evenepoel's time as it happened inside the three-km mark, effectively neutralising the general classification times. But the crash left the Belgian world champion fuming while the rest of the bunch surged ahead and Alpecin–Deceuninck's Groves dominated the sprint to win the stage. The breakaway trio of Thomas Champion, Samuele Zoccarato and Stefano Gandin had built up a head of steam before they were absorbed by the peloton with seven km to go. Just super bad luck, with the second crash," he said.

☆ Google's massive New Year billboard ad told Apple to fix 'pixelated' photos and videos in texts between iPhones and Androids
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-16 | by ( Britney Nguyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A Google ad told Apple it doesn't have to "drop the ball" on fixing "pixelated photos and videos." The ad is part of Google's #GetTheMessage campaign urging Apple to adopt the RCS standard. In the New Year's-themed ad, Google shared lines of RCS code to help Apple "get the ball rolling." In December, Google continued its campaign against Apple with a "happy birthday" post for SMS which turned 30 in 2022. Apple CEO Tim Cook has said he doesn't hear many requests from Apple users to fix texting between iPhones and Android phones.

☆ Massive Google billboard ad tells Apple to fix 'pixelated' photos and videos in texts between iPhones and Androids
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-05 | by ( Britney Nguyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

☆ Factbox: Britain's shortest-serving prime ministers
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-20 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

LONDON, Oct 20 (Reuters) - Liz Truss resigned as prime minister on Thursday 44 days after starting the job, making her Britain's shortest-serving premier. * The Duke of Devonshire - 225 daysWilliam Cavendish, the 4th Duke of Devonshire and a Whig, was seen as de facto prime minister during a caretaker government and stepped down in June 1757. * The Earl of Shelburne - 265 daysDublin-born William Petty, the 2nd Earl of Shelburne, was in office when the treaty of Paris, which ended the American War of Independence, was signed. * The Earl of Bute - 317 daysJohn Stuart, third Earl of Bute, was the first prime minister from Scotland after the Acts of Union in 1707. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterCompiled by Andrew Heavens; Editing by Andrew CawthorneOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Factbox: Liz Truss resignation: who were the UK’s shortest serving prime ministers?
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-20 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

LONDON, Oct 21 (Reuters) - Liz Truss resigned as prime minister on Thursday 44 days after starting the job, making her Britain's shortest-serving premier. * The Duke of Devonshire - 225 daysWilliam Cavendish, the 4th Duke of Devonshire and a Whig, was seen as de facto prime minister during a caretaker government and stepped down in June 1757. * The Earl of Shelburne - 265 daysDublin-born William Petty, the 2nd Earl of Shelburne, was in office when the treaty of Paris, which ended the American War of Independence, was signed. * The Earl of Bute - 317 daysJohn Stuart, third Earl of Bute, was the first prime minister from Scotland after the Acts of Union in 1707. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterCompiled by Andrew Heavens; Editing by Andrew Cawthorne and Jon BoyleOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Cristian Raileanu, cel mai bun ciclist moldovean al momentului, a luat startul în Turul Turciei
▼ + stars: | 2021-04-12 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +1 min

La moment nu suntem tare stresați, deoarece așteptăm etapa a cincea în care va fi o cățărare de 20 de kilometri. ", a spus ciclistul, Cristian Răileanu.Și ediția din acest an nu este o excepție. Cristian Raileanu concurează de la egal la egal cu cicliști legendari cum ar fi germanul Andre Greipel, multiplu câștigător de etapă în Turul Italiei și Turul Franței, dar și celebrul britanic Mark Cavendish, un sprinter de excepție cu 30 de victorii în Turul Franței și care a câștigat etapa a doua a Turului Turciei. La această cursă dată sunt foarte multe echipe puternice care în acest an vor participa la Turul Franței, Turul Italiei și la Vuelta. ", a spus ciclistul, Cristian Răileanu.În prima zi de concurs, Raileanu s-a clasat pe locul 74, iar în etapa secundă pe locul 83.

Persons: Cristian Raileanu, Andre Greipel, Mark Cavendish, Raileanu, Cristian Locations: Italiei, Franței, Turciei

“It is pure visual silence,” said photographer Andres Figueroa. Taking along his mobile lighting studio, Figueroa photographed a series of religious festivals that take place every July in the Atacama. Photographer Andres Figueroa Miguel Hidalgo“I have always wanted to see the desert. These photos highlight the uniqueness of Andean culture, which draws influences from Europe, the Inca and more recently, Chinese traditions. “I felt the presence of love … their love and effort in communicating with their divinity and holding together as communities.”

With the help of refugee hospital workers, he built a makeshift photo studio using hospital bed sheets and other materials available. Photographer Pieter ten Hoopen Pieter ten HoopenThe studio quickly became a sensation. The photos span several generations – some of the subjects were born at the refugee camp, some have been there for decades. It was a haven from the hustling and bustling of the camp hospital. Ten Hoopen used tilt-shift lenses, which are normally used with the large-format cameras used in classic photography.

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