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
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
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
You may not know Kyle Weisner but probably feel like you do, or should. And he appreciates it. Weisner is a third-generation family member and owner of Victory Auto Wreckers Inc., which has been around for 78 years. The Bensenville-based company is etched in the minds of Chicago-area residents for a long-running classic commercial — … Read more
DKart The China Passenger Car Association Sales reported on Wednesday that passenger car sales rose 10.2% year-over-year in October. The jump in China auto sales was aided by a higher level of promotions during the month and the comparison to a year ago when production was still being impacted by COVID shutdowns. Notably, exports were … Read more
Japan’s car culture is about more than tiny hatchbacks and drifting tuner cars. Those models get the glamour and attention from enthusiasts in the States, but the country is just as caught up in off-roaders, overlanders, and campervans. We ventured into the less-traveled halls of the 2023 Japan Mobility Show to discover some of the … Read more
Automotive cybersecurity threats are looming on the horizon The automotive industry is racing towards a horizon teeming with digital innovation – but littered with cybersecurity challenges. As vehicles and manufacturing systems become more connected, the surface area for potential cyber-attacks widens, placing an unprecedented level of responsibility on the shoulders of automotive cybersecurity teams. The … Read more
Detroit’s Big Three automakers — General Motors, the Ford Motor Company, and the Arm of Stellantis Formerly Known as Chrysler — do a lot of things well. Pickup trucks, big SUVs, sports cars, muscle cars — the mavens of Michigan know how to build ones worthy of praise and production. Entry-level cars, however … well, … Read more
Jacob Sirois works on a Ford F150 at Jason’s Auto Service in Hollis last month. Sirois has worked at the shop for about a year and has been working on cars for almost 15 years. Brianna Soukup/Staff Photographer The Right to Repair movement has touched down in Maine with its first success: an overwhelming approval … Read more
Pictured: LK Shields partner Muireann Granville LK Shields has promoted Muireann Granville to partner in the firm’s litigation team. Ms Granville joined the firm as a litigation associate in 2016, advising clients on a wide range of commercial disputes. Her experience includes advising on contract disputes, construction disputes and property litigation, disputes in relation to … Read more
Renowned pro-XRP lawyer John Deaton has shared insights into his crypto portfolio and why he is ditching BTC and ETH over XRP. On Tuesday, XRP dropped 4.10% to close at $0.6856, hitting a low of $0.6518. This decline is attributed to a lack of progress in the SEC v Ripple case. Despite the setback, XRP … Read more
TOPEKA, Kansas — Hannah Green said her father physically, mentally and sexually abused her. It was especially bad when she first hit puberty. She tried multiple times to get criminal charges pressed against him, but none panned out. Eventually, her parents got divorced and her father moved away. She hoped he would keep his distance, … Read more