Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar and an Emmy winner for his role in the seminal TV miniseries “Roots,” has died. He was 87. Gossett’s cousin, Neal L. Gossett, confirmed his death to CBS News. The actor died Thursday night in Santa Monica, California, The Associated Press reported. … Read more
A massive cargo ship plowed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge early Tuesday, causing the 1.6-mile structure to crumble like a pile of toothpicks – plunging cars and people into the frigid water below. Six people are presumed dead, a Coast Guard official said at a news conference Tuesday evening. Here’s what we know about … Read more
Nothing was stopping the Siena Women’s Lacrosse team from a record-breaking day on Saturday afternoon at Hickey Field. Not the rain. Not the sleet. Not the snow. And, certainly not Rider as the Saints put together a masterful performance in a 22-4 trouncing to set a program record for the largest margin of victory in the … Read more
Kate Middleton, the wife of Prince William, the heir to the British throne, reappeared in public after a three-month absence, telling the world that she has cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy. Never a particularly glib or comfortable public speaker, in a video shared on Instagram she sat on a bench on the grounds of Windsor Castle and gave arguably … Read more
In a shocking turn of events, the Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal, has been arrested by the Probe Agency on charges yet to be disclosed to the public. This development has sent ripples across the political landscape, stirring debates, speculation, and raising questions about the state of governance and accountability in our democracy. Arvind … Read more
Elon Musk, the CEO, said on Tuesday night that the multinational EV company will probably make a significant investment in India soon. In the meantime, as worries about margins and demand persist, TSLA was downgraded. Following their meeting on Tuesday in New York City, Musk gave reporters hints that it’s “quite likely” that Tesla … Read more
A US Congressional committee discusses the recent elections in Pakistan, following concerns raised by more than two dozen US lawmakers regarding the fairness of the polls. The hearing, titled as “Pakistan After the Elections: Examining the Future of Democracy in Pakistan and the US-Pakistan Relationship”. Committee is hearing the allegations of vote rigging that marred … Read more
Summary Lufthansa Technik has unveiled the CelestialSTAR, a VIP cabin concept for the BBJ777-9 aircraft. The cabin design combines traditional Middle Eastern influences with modern twists, emphasizing the vastness of the sky and the contemporary purity of design. Lufthansa Technik will have a virtual tour of the cabin available at the upcoming Dubai Airshow, which … Read more
AUSTIN, Texas — A new scientific technique could significantly improve the reference frames that millions of people rely upon each day when using GPS navigation services, according to a recently published article in Radio Science. For the first time, researchers at The University of Texas at Austin’s Applied Research Laboratories and NASA’s Goddard Space Flight … Read more
A modern spa in Sparta turns to ancient philosophies of health that can simultaneously challenge and indulge. Courtesy of Euphoria Retreat Suspended in the center of a sphere, with light streaming through the air from an aperture in the dome above, and the songs of whales playing in the hemisphere below, I float on … Read more
Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports There are two main quarterback archetypes in the modern NFL: game-breaking scramblers who force defenses to warp and bend to account for additional threats and pocket passers who excel with pinpoint accuracy but are prone to pressure. Lions quarterback Jared Goff falls in the latter category, one of the league’s less … Read more
There must have been mixed feelings among those who watched the swansong sortie of the MiG-21 fighter jet on October 31 at the Uttarlai Air Force Station in Barmer in Rajasthan. It was joined in flight by a Su-30MKI fighter to mark the conversion of the Mig-21 Bison Squadron based at Uttarlai since 1966 into one of … Read more
The US cannot “get tough” with China because it depends on it for a modern way of life, Indian-American Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has said, asserting that Washington needs to declare economic independence from Beijing. The 38-year-old multimillionaire biotech entrepreneur made the comment on Wednesday during the Republican Party’s third presidential debate in Miami, … Read more
On 9 November, Ukraine’s Air Force spokesman Yurii Ihnat said that Ukrainian pilots have not yet started training on F-16 fighter jets in Romania. He said it on the national telethon, according to Liga. Ihnat says there is no pilot training in Romania yet, but combat aircraft have been redeployed there to set up a … Read more
MIAMI, Nov. 7, 2023 – Royal Caribbean International is pulling back the curtain and revealing the entertainment taking center stage on the highly anticipated Icon of the Seas. In January 2024, the first-of-its-kind vacation is set to debut a bold, new lineup of full-scale shows across the cruise line’s four signature “stages” – air, ice, … Read more
The new terminal of Larnaca Port is expected to be completed by 2027, the Port Director Paris Dimitriou has announced. He further stated that providing better services and innovative ideas are among the primary goals of Kition Ocean Port, the port management company for Larnaca. He added that the city has much to offer in … Read more
The cruise industry is abuzz with excitement as Royal Caribbean has just made a groundbreaking announcement. The company has recently announced the sequel to the world’s largest cruise ship – The Star of the Seas. Cruise enthusiasts worldwide are eagerly anticipating this remarkable addition to the seas. Building on the success of their record-breaking flagship … Read more
The maximum capacity of the canal is 38-40 transits per day. PCA data for 2022 show 35.4 daily transits on average. Dry bulk carriers take up the largest share of transits with 22.5% of the total, followed closely by container ships (22%). Chemical tankers are third with an 18% market share. Oil tankers are relatively … Read more
Ferry operators must consider how to continue providing reliable services when regular vessels are non-operational Not so many years ago, any decent-sized ferry company would have at its disposal what was termed as a ‘reserve ship’ – a spare vessel that could be pressed into service if one of the regulars was unable to operate … Read more
Taking place during the morning of Day One (Tuesday 21 November), and featuring a carefully curated and dynamic program of market analysis and actionable opportunities, the central focus of the Cruise Breakout Forum will revolve around crew recruitment, deployment, and onboard management. The day will begin with an illuminating industry keynote, setting the stage for … Read more