Malaysian actress (born 1962)
Lululemon's Lunar New Year ad with Michelle Yeoh comes under scrutiny after founder’s anti-diversity comments
nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/lululemon-ad-criticism-founder-diversity-comments-lunar-new-year-rcna134545
Whoops, All The Oscar Nominees Have To Pay $63K In Taxes For Their 'Free' Gift Bags
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Winning everything everywhere all at once: Five experts on the big moments at the Oscars 2023
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-03-13-winning-everything-everywhere-all-at-once-five-experts-on-the-big-moments-at-the-oscars-2023/
Quick Glance: Brendan Fraser creates unforgettable moment at the 2023 Oscars
- No surprises: Brendan Fraser wins in his category.
- Fraser's acceptance speech turns into more than just a confirmation of an open secret.
- Fraser and another actor share a similar experience of being lost and found in Hollywood.
Michelle Yeoh makes history as 1st Asian woman to win Oscar for best actress: Michelle Yeoh won best actress at the 2023 Oscars. See how this win made history at ...
goodmorningamerica.com/culture/story/oscars-2023-michelle-yeoh-makes-history-1st-asian-97723007
Stage for Messages: All About Tears: Michelle Yeoh spoke out against age discrimination at the Oscars. What the history of Oscar acceptance speeches reveals ...
tagesspiegel.de/kultur/buhne-fur-botschaften-alles-uber-tranen-9525665.html
‘Ladies, don’t let anybody tell you you’re ever past your prime’: From DR JANE TERPSTRA TONG, Associate professor (Management) Monash University Malaysia.
thestar.com.my/opinion/letters/2023/03/15/ladies-dont-let-anybody-tell-you-youre-ever-past-your-prime
Jamie Lee Curtis Perfectly Honors Her Viral Reaction To Michelle Yeoh's Golden Globe
huffpost.com/entry/jamie-lee-curtis-michelle-yeoh-golden-globe-reaction_n_63c33ba2e4b0ae9de1c8b49b
The Speeches That Saved the Golden Globes: If the show succeeded, it was thanks to the likes of Michelle Yeoh, Jennifer Coolidge, and Ke Huy Quan.
theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2023/01/golden-globes-return-speeches/672700/
Actress Michelle Yeoh honoured with doctorate by American Film Institute: Malaysian actress Michelle Yeoh, star of movies such as Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon ...
straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/actress-michelle-yeoh-honoured-with-doctorate-by-american-film-institute
Cynthia Erivo on shooting "Wicked" with Michelle Yeoh and hearing her singing voice: "She's got a beautifully gentle voice."
UN report shows how women's rights are restricted worldwide: Despite important progress, women's rights around the world are still in a bad way. Poverty ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/weltbevoelkerungsbericht-frauenrechte-un-100.html
The Supreme Court opens the door to more discrimination claims involving job transfers
npr.org/2024/04/17/1245309316/supreme-court-decision-employee-discrimination-work-transfers
In Germany, people of Turkish origin constitute the largest minority. Many of them moved there in the sixties, played a key role in the country’s development ... Show more
Once the protecting power of Armenia: Russia is apparently withdrawing soldiers from Nagorno-Karabakh
n-tv.de/politik/Russland-zieht-offenbar-Soldaten-aus-Berg-Karabach-ab-article24879142.html
Federal appeals court overturns West Virginia transgender sports ban: A federal appeals court has overturned a West Virginia transgender sports ban ...
apnews.com/article/west-virginia-transgender-sports-ban-overturned-badf5518ada74d01a3f0a0420d2f4074
Quick Glance: Court Overturns West Virginia Ban on Transgender in Sports
- A federal appeals court has overturned a ban on transgender individuals participating in sports in West Virginia, citing a violation of Title IX.
- The court ruled that the law cannot lawfully be applied to a 13-year-old girl who has identified as female since the third grade.
- The decision favored the American Civil Liberties Union, its West Virginia chapter, and the LGBTQ advocacy group Lambda Legal, who filed a lawsuit in 2021.
- West Virginia is just one of 24 states with legislation preventing transgender women and girls from competing in specific women's or girls' sports events.
US employers must accommodate abortions, birth control, agency says
reuters.com/world/us/us-employers-must-accommodate-abortions-birth-control-agency-says-2024-04-15/
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has vowed that he will not compromise in making Malaysia a country for all Malaysians regardless of race ... Show more www.facebook.com/watch/live/?amp;v=2146188062433140&ref=watch_permalink
Ferda Ataman: Anti-discrimination commissioner criticizes Scholz for Tiktok channel
welt.de/politik/deutschland/article251023874/Ferda-Ataman-Antidiskriminierungsbeauftragte-kritisiert-Scholz-fuer-Tiktok-Kanal.html
"Here was a person who lived in one of the city’s most affluent neighbourhoods who thought a Dalit did not deserve the friendship of a person from a ... Show more scroll.in/article/1056486/born-dalit-always-in-and-out
Michelle Yeoh Mastered Spring Style With a See-Through Turquoise Suit: Michelle Yeoh wore a sheer blue suit for an appearance at Cinemacon in Las Vegas to ...
instyle.com/michelle-yeoh-see-through-blue-suit-cinemacon-8630412
Black-sounding names less likely to receive job call backs than white-sounding ones: Study
thehill.com/homenews/race-politics/4590888-black-sounding-names-less-likely-to-receive-job-call-backs-study/
Michelle Yeoh says she will sing in ‘WICKED’.
“You played a rock in a movie! You can do anything!” says Jon M Chu
New ‘Wicked’ Footage Casts a Spell At CinemaCon: Wicked's Cinemacon presentation showed new footage and featured special guests Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande ...
collider.com/wicked-footage-description-cinemacon/
Gym goer told too old for student discount compensated: A gym goer who was told she was too old to apply for a student discount on her membership has won €3 ...
rte.ie/news/ireland/2024/0412/1443211-margaret-fitzpatrick-wrc/
At #CinemaCon , Michelle Yeoh confirms that she sings in #WickedMovie - "Jon M. Chu even got me to sing...it was so scary!"
Michelle Yeoh Dishes on 'Wicked' Friendships and Romances (Exclusive): The Oscar-winning actress stars as Madame Morrible in the highly anticipated film ...
etonline.com/michelle-yeoh-dishes-on-wicked-friendships-and-romances-exclusive-223436
Qatar reconsiders mediator role between Hamas and Israel: Gulf state complains of ‘narrow interests’ of politicians in apparent reaction to US congressman
ft.com/content/007b0cce-1778-4ba8-a3c0-0879e8492292
Detained U.N. Workers Accuse Israel of Obtaining False Confessions Through Torture
democracynow.org/2024/4/18/headlines/detained_un_workers_accuse_israel_of_obtaining_false_confessions_through_torture
AfD right winger Björn Höcke is on trial because he used an SA slogan. The director of the Buchenwald Concentration Camp Memorial explains what it's actually ... Show more www.t-online.de/nachrichten/deutschland/innenpolitik/id_100387608/-hoecke-kann-sich-nicht-herausreden-afd-politiker-wegen-sa-parole-vor-gericht.html
Quick Glance: Charges Against Höcke: What Awaits Him?
- The trial against AfD leader Höcke revolves around the use of a banned SA slogan.
- Höcke is accused of using symbols of unconstitutional organizations.
- He denies understanding the significance of the 'Alles für Deutschland!' slogan.
- A conviction could impact the ongoing state election campaign in Thuringia.
UN agency helping Palestinians in Gaza seeks support against Israel's demands for its dissolution
apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-unrwa-hamas-refugees-humanitarian-e84e67ca7e819c8558dd209cb33d8433
How Israel Can Win in Gaza—and Deter Iran: The Key to Both Goals Is Going After Hamas in Rafah
foreignaffairs.com/middle-east/how-israel-can-win-gaza-and-deter-iran
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Netanyahu welcomes western support after Iran attack, insists Israel will decide own response
irishtimes.com/world/middle-east/2024/04/17/israel-has-decided-to-retaliate-against-iran-says-david-cameron/
'I’m in pieces' - Israeli hostage's agony over husband held in Gaza by Hamas: Aviva Siegel tells the BBC of the brutal conditions she, Keith and others faced in ...
bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68835646
Hamas leader Haniyeh to visit Turkiye this weekend: Erdogan: Istanbul: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erodgan said Wednesday he will host the leader of ...
arabnews.com/node/2494691/middle-east
War in Gaza: Erdoğan wants to receive Hamas leader Haniyyeh: According to Hamas, talks with Israel over a renewed ceasefire are in crisis ...
spiegel.de/ausland/israel-gaza-krieg-recep-tayyip-erdogan-will-hamas-anfuehrer-ismail-haniyyeh-empfangen-a-8bf4de00-0710-4b07-8a4e-cc0b349dc33e
🔴 Live: EU to impose new sanctions on Iran drone, missile producers: European Union leaders agreed Wednesday to impose new sanctions on Iran's drone and missile ...
france24.com/en/middle-east/20240418-%F0%9F94%B4-live-eu-to-impose-new-sanctions-on-iran-drone-missile-producers
Israel will defend itself, Netanyahu says, as West calls for restraint: JERUSALEM/CAIRO: Israel will make its own decisions about how to defend itself ...
arabnews.com/node/2494711/middle-east
Dieter Hallervorden releases "Gaza Gaza" song: That's not how it works!: Dieter Hallervorden wanted to express his sympathy for the civilian population in Gaza ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/panorama/menschen-schicksale/id_100387490/dieter-hallervorden-veroeffentlicht-gaza-gaza-song-so-geht-das-nicht-.html
In doubt for Israel - The World Week: Don't fight back if someone does something bad to you! What's more, if someone slaps you on the right cheek ...
weltwoche.ch/story/im-zweifel-fuer-israel/
NPR editor Uri Berliner resigns after writing essay criticizing company’s liberal views
timesofisrael.com/npr-editor-uri-berliner-resigns-after-writing-essay-criticizing-companys-liberal-views/
Quick Glance: NPR Suspends Senior Editor Following Critical Substack Analysis
- Senior business editor Uri Berliner at NPR was suspended due to critical remarks about the broadcaster.
- Berliner faced a five-day suspension after releasing an analysis claiming NPR's coverage was influenced by liberal bias.
- NPR accused Berliner of breaching company policies by publishing his work outside the organization without approval.
- Following the essay's release, NPR employees lost confidence in Berliner, and the network's new CEO came under scrutiny from conservative activists.
Republican states urge Congress to reject DEI legislation: A host of Republican-led states are urging Congress to reject two Democrat-sponsored bills aimed at ...
thehill.com/homenews/race-politics/4597936-republican-states-urge-congress-reject-dei-legislation/
"Gender pay gap" in basketball: super-talented Caitlin Clark's salary causes outrage
spiegel.de/sport/basketball/gender-pay-gap-im-basketball-gehalt-von-caitlin-clark-sorgt-fuer-empoerung-a-0e06030e-1af4-4720-a5b1-6e9887e6180f
Israelis grapple with how to celebrate Passover, a holiday about freedom, while many remain captive
apnews.com/article/passover-hostages-israel-jewish-holiday-hamas-gaza-a750b8a3150c32836af4515c11dc31c9
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated on Wednesday, that Hamas is ready to recognise a Palestinian State based on the 1967 borders and that they are open ... Show more
International diplomats say Israel looks set to respond to Iranian attack: Washington plans to impose new sanctions to “degrade Iran’s military capacity” after ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/17/israel-iran-hamas-war-news-gaza-palestine/
Caitlin Clark's $76,000 WNBA salary puts a spotlight on pay disparity: The WNBA rookies will make 100 times less than their NBA counterparts.
goodmorningamerica.com/living/story/caitlin-clarks-76000-wnba-salary-puts-spotlight-pay-109341851
Quick Glance: Caitlin Clark's Eventful WNBA Draft Week
- Caitlin Clark, the NCAA Division I all-time leading scorer, had a whirlwind week before the WNBA Draft, signaling just the beginning of her promising career.
- From the national championship to "SNL" to the Empire State Building and the draft, Clark is celebrated as one of the most sought-after and scrutinized rookies in the WNBA.
- After a series of events within eight days, including appearances on "Saturday Night Live", meetings, and honors, Clark looks forward to starting her professional career with the Indiana Fever.
- With a 190 percent increase in ticket prices and a massive fan response upon her arrival at the Fever, Clark and the team have high hopes for a successful season and a return to the playoffs.
The lowest salary Americans will accept at a new job reached a record high: The share of people looking for a new job and expecting higher pay is on the rise.
cnbc.com/2024/04/17/salary-us-workers-expect-at-a-new-job-reaches-record-high.html
NPR editor Uri Berliner resigns with blast at new CEO: The senior editor says CEO Katherine Maher has "divisive views" that confirm the issues he wrote about in ...
npr.org/2024/04/17/1245283076/npr-editor-uri-berliner-resigns-ceo-katherine-maher
An organization dedicated to rebuking critics of Israel posted a 15-second clip of Dani Marzouca declaring “radical” solidarity with Palestine ... Show more www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/04/16/stop-antisemitism-twitter-zionism-israel/
The Israeli Prime Minister said he spoke with Rishi Sunak and appreciates suggestions and advice but emphasised that Israel will make its own decisions in its ... Show more #iran #israel #middleeast #benjaminnetanyahu
IDF kills top Hamas intel officer in airstrike; crowds enjoy the beach in central Gaza
timesofisrael.com/idf-kills-top-hamas-intel-officer-in-gaza-airstrike-wraps-up-beit-hanoun-raid/
Frank-Walter Steinmeier: the Federal President gets tangled up in the “we” feeling
nzz.ch/feuilleton/steinmeier-der-deutsche-bundespraesident-verheddert-sich-am-wir-gefuehl-ld.1826723
Quick Glance: Steinmeier and the Concept of 'We' Feeling
- Frank-Walter Steinmeier urges Germans to engage more with democratic institutions.
- He emphasizes the importance of community while deliberately excluding parts of the population.
- Steinmeier highlights the strength that arises from community and stresses the importance of engagement and historical awareness.
- He underscores the need to adapt to the challenges of transformation and calls for global changes for a new energy basis.
A Muslim prayer ban at 'Britain’s strictest school' is 'not unlawful', a judge has ruled following accusations of discrimination and intense controversy ... Show more metro.co.uk/2024/04/16/michaela-community-school-allowed-ban-muslim-prayer-20657681/
U.S. agrees to Rafah op in exchange for limited response to Iran - report: While Cairo seeks to postpone or cancel the Rafah operation, the Biden administration ...
i24news.tv/en/news/israel-at-war/artc-u-s-agrees-to-rafah-op-in-exchange-for-limited-response-to-iran-report
The Supreme Court opens the door to more discrimination claims involving job transfers
npr.org/2024/04/17/1245309316/supreme-court-decision-employee-discrimination-work-transfers
Israel-Hamas talks on Gaza truce 'stalling': Mediator Qatar: Negotiations between Israel and Hamas to secure a truce in Gaza and a release of hostages ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/israel-hamas-talks-gaza-truce-stalling-mediator-qatar-4272226
Professor who Columbia president said was ‘spoken to’ for calling Hamas invasion ‘astounding’ says he wasn’t disciplined
cnn.com/2024/04/17/business/professor-columbia-president-hamas-attack/
Quick Glance: Three Insights from Columbia University President's Testimony on Antisemitism
- Shafik confirmed that Professor Massad is under investigation for discriminatory remarks and that there will be consequences for professors making antisemitic statements.
- President Shafik was more prepared than others on questions about antisemitism, confirming that chanting mobs make antisemitic comments.
- Several professors at Columbia University are under investigation for antisemitic remarks and behaviors, potentially facing consequences.
- Despite efforts to combat antisemitic threats, Shafik acknowledged that there is much more work to be done to balance free speech and ensuring safety for all students.
Lebanon says Israeli agents likely killed Hezbollah-linked currency exchanger: Lebanon's Interior Minister says Israeli agents were most likely behind this ...
apnews.com/article/lebanon-israel-mossad-hezbollah-srour-hamas-iran-cfe512732c69cc2a9062be57a218ca28
Anne Innis Dagg, Who Studied Giraffes in the Wild, Dies at 91: She was believed to be the first Western scientist to study the animals in their natural habitat ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/science/anne-innis-dagg-dead.html
When Christopher Luxon was a high-flying, wealthy business executive, he and his wife Amanda wanted their kids to understand poverty as well as privilege so in ... Show more #HeraldPremium
🔴 LIVE DAY 195 #Israel #Palestine - Israeli air strikes on Rafah killed 7 people, including 3 children
- 11 bodies recovered from different areas of Khan Younis
- ... Show more
Live: Israel arrests 5,000 from Gaza, says local authority: Meanwhile, Netanyahu rejects 'claims about famine' in Gaza
middleeasteye.net/live/israel-war-palestine-gaza-widespread-death-destruction
A lawmaker proposed a bill that would ban DEI in medical schools. Doctors say it could roll back progress toward improving Black maternal health.
cnn.com/2024/04/17/us/dei-medical-schools-black-maternal-health-reaj/
UN appeals for $2.8 billion in aid to help millions of Palestinians at risk of famine
pbs.org/newshour/world/un-appeals-for-2-8-billion-in-aid-to-help-millions-of-palestinians-at-risk-of-famine
Baerbock in Israel and at the G7 summit: Berlin's inconclusive Instagram diplomacy
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/geopolitik/baerbock-in-israel-und-bei-g7-gipfel-auf-capri-ergebnislose-kilometer-diplomatie-li.2206710
Now it’s up to Israel: De-escalate or retaliate against Iran?: Tehran’s barrage of drones and missiles was a face-saving maneuver, successfully repulsed ...
washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/04/14/iran-attack-israel-failed-deescalate-retaliate/
Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
- The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.
- Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.
- Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.
- It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
#Hamas ally #Palestinian Islamic Jihad said #Israel has lost its deterrence against Iran after Tehran launched its first and unprecedented attack against the Jewish ... Show more
Hannah Waddingham Chews Out Photographer Who Makes Sketchy Request: The “Ted Lasso” star confronted a photographer who apparently made a sexist remark.
huffpost.com/entry/hanna-waddingham-dont-be-dick-show-more-leg_n_661cffdde4b015646f784a8d
Quick Glance: Hannah Waddingham Confronts Photographer for Sexist Remark
- Hannah Waddingham slammed a male photographer during London’s prestigious Olivier Awards for asking her to show her leg.
- The heated exchange didn’t affect Waddingham’s hosting duties, showcasing her resilience.
- Waddingham’s telling-off went viral, earning praise for her strong stance against sexism.
- The award-winning actress has a history of speaking out against derogatory remarks and has been commended for her courage and determination.
NYPD Detains Pro-Palestinian Protesters at Columbia University: School officials asked police to clear an encampment a day after Columbia’s president testified ...
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Policy change at North Carolina university system could cut DEI staff: A committee at North Carolina's public university system voted in less than four minutes ...
nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/policy-change-north-carolina-university-system-cut-dei-staff-rcna148367
Jewish students at Columbia University join Republican lawmakers to discuss a wave of troubling incidents since the Israel-Hamas war.
Maternal mortality: Your ethnicity is a strong determinant of whether you survive childbirth
cnn.com/interactive/asequals/maternal-mortality-childbirth-survival-ethnicity-as-equals-intl-cmd/
Humza Yousaf hits back at JK Rowling in row over misogyny law: The First Minister said author JK Rowling had made an ‘astonishing accusation’
scotsman.com/news/politics/humza-yousaf-hits-back-at-jk-rowling-in-row-over-misogyny-law-4594950
Katie Couric accused Bryant Gumbel of having an “incredibly sexist attitude” about her maternity leave when they worked together on the “Today” show.
Police work at the European Football Championships: "The security situation is anything but relaxed"
spiegel.de/sport/fussball/fussball-em-2024-sicherheitslage-bereitet-polizeibehoerden-sorge-vor-islamistischem-terror-und-hooligans-a-5319a6b1-88a7-493d-9f83-d6e6ddaa039d
Israel versus Hamas: More than 10,000 women killed in the Gaza Strip, according to the UN
spiegel.de/ausland/israel-versus-hamas-laut-uno-mehr-als-10-000-frauen-getoetet-a-9d48a4a4-b8e8-49cb-95be-070da173b6a2
Iran's attacks on Israel bring a covert war into view. What now?: Iran's attack on Israel left the United States and its allies scrambling to avoid a wider ...
nbcnews.com/news/world/iran-attack-israel-israel-war-gaza-hamas-drone-missile-rcna147784
Quick Glance: The Night Iran's Missile Show Rattled Israel
- In Tehran, 'Operation True Promise' launched an unprecedented aerial assault on Israel.
- The direct clash between powerful militaries showcased Israel's defense and Iran's display of power.
- Despite minor damages and injuries, the question remains whether this attack signifies further escalation or the start of a war.
- The missile and drone strikes resulted in minimal damage, with Israel and allies successfully intercepting most projectiles.
Teen pressure to lose weight linked to long-term effects: Researchers say pressure to lose weight as a teenager can seriously affect self-esteem in adulthood.
bbc.com/news/articles/cd189lwkgp8o
Belgium pushes to expel controversial Palestinian activist ‘hate preacher’: Mohammed Khatib leads Palestinian group already banned in Germany for its actions ...
timesofisrael.com/belgium-pushes-to-expel-controversial-palestinian-activist-hate-preacher/
Live updates: Israel weighs response to Iran attack, delays Gaza city offensive: The Israeli war cabinet has reviewed military plans for a potential response to ...
cnn.com/middleeast/live-news/israel-hamas-war-gaza-news-04-16-24/
Duke University Ends Full Ride Scholarship Program Black Students Following The End Of Affirmative Action
essence.com/news/duke-ends-scholarship-program-black-students/
Survivors confront their trauma at site of Hamas massacre of music festival: Those who escaped slaughter of 364 people on Oct. 7 at Supernova event visit ...
timesofisrael.com/survivors-confront-their-trauma-at-site-of-hamas-massacre-of-music-festival/
Israel’s War Leaders Don’t Trust One Another: Long-simmering grudges and arguments over tactics have soured relations between Prime Minister Netanyahu ...
on.wsj.com/3UgI8TY
Israeli military tells Palestinians not to return to north Gaza after witnesses say troops killed 5
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/15/israel-hamas-gaza-war-news-04-15-2024/db9b5af4-fb11-11ee-87ac-20f7e67cbe29_story.html
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