Seth MacFarlane Foundation Teams With Martin Scorsese’s Film Foundation To Restore Its First-Ever Collection Of Animated Pics
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Quick Glance: Seth MacFarlane & Martin Scorsese Restore Vintage Animated Shorts
- Seth MacFarlane & Martin Scorsese join forces to restore vintage animated shorts, with some set to premiere at the TCM Classic Film Festival.
- Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane and Goodfellas director Martin Scorsese have teamed up to fund the restoration of historically significant animated shorts from the 1920s to 1940s.
- The restored animated shorts mainly come from Max and Dave Fleischer, best known for their work on Superman, Popeye the Sailor, Betty Boop, and Koko the Clown. Funded by the Seth MacFarlane Foundation, the restorations used unique original pre-print elements and/or print sources, mostly nitrate, held at UCLA Film & Television Archive.
- Martin Scorsese is a strong advocate for restoring forgotten films and emphasizes the importance of preserving cinematic heritage. Some of these restored shorts will premiere at the 2024 TCM Classic Film Festival, with Seth MacFarlane providing a personal introduction.
As Indian Elections Near, a Delhi Chief Minister’s Arrest Raises Concern: After his party's meteoric rise, the national government’s detainment of ...
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Quick Glance: Arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Raises Concern Ahead of Indian Elections
- When Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was arrested in March for an alleged liquor scam by the Enforcement Directorate, it marked the latest incident in a long list of legal offensives against opposition leaders ahead of the Indian general elections.
- Surveys indicate the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is ahead, but concerns over unemployment and inflation could boost the opposition.
- Opposition parties in India, critical of Modi, see recent developments as a government attempt to use central agencies to pressure political opponents.
- Kejriwal's arrest could pave the way in Delhi for President's Rule, leading to the dissolution of the AAP-led government with the BJP taking control of the state.
‘You’re Never Too Busy For Your Banker’: How Italy’s ’Ndrangheta Mafia Allegedly Infiltrated Canadian Banks - OCCRP
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Quick Glance: How Italy’s ’Ndrangheta Mafia Infiltrated Canadian Banks - OCCRP
- A faction of the 'Ndrangheta based in Toronto allegedly relied on relationships with staff at two major Canadian banks to facilitate their financial activities.
- Angelo Figliomeni, a suspected mob boss, had close relationships with employees of the Royal Bank of Canada and TD. The bankers were suspected of aiding the group in money laundering.
- The Italian 'Ndrangheta group allegedly generated income from illegal gambling and loan sharking, which was then used for laundering through bankers like Martino.
- Police seized assets worth over 35 million CAN dollars, including five Ferraris, in an investigation against Figliomeni and his group, even though the charges were later dropped.
The Kennedys are endorsing Biden, not their family member RFK Jr.: The Kennedys have been critical of Robert F. Kennedy's third-party run, which has the ...
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Quick Glance: Kennedy Family Backs Biden Over RFK Jr.
- President Joe Biden will accept endorsements from at least 15 members of the Kennedy political family during a campaign stop in Philadelphia to undermine former President Donald Trump and marginalize the candidacy of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
- The decision to highlight the Kennedy family endorsement more than six months from Election Day is an indication of how seriously Biden's team is taking the threat of the long shot bid potentially using his last name’s lingering Democratic magic to siphon off support from the president.
- The Kennedy family's support was expected, given the known political differences with Robert Kennedy Jr., who originally challenged Biden in the Democratic Party and is now running as an Independent.
- Following the official endorsement, Biden and Kennedy family members intended to engage with supporters at a campaign event and were planning outreach efforts on behalf of Biden.
Poland arrests man suspected of spying for Russia to aid Zelenskyy assassination plot
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Quick Glance: Polish Authorities Detain Man Allegedly Involved in Russian Espionage for Zelenskyy Assassination Plan
- A Polish citizen was detained by Polish authorities on suspicion of spying for Russia's military intelligence to potentially assassinate Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
- He intended to share critical details about the Rzeszow-Jasionka airport in southeastern Poland, crucial for international military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
- In case of a conviction, he could potentially face a sentence of up to eight years in prison.
- Prosecutors emphasized the arrest resulted from a close collaboration with Ukrainian counterparts who provided vital information leading to the detainment.
Ukraine cannot fight evil with empty hands : The trapped US funds are the difference between life and death for many of us
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Quick Glance: Ukraine urgently needs support against Russia
- The trapped US funds are the difference between life and death for many Ukrainians.
- Despite being thousands of miles away from Ukraine, the war's impact is deeply felt.
- Russia is committing systematic war crimes in Ukraine.
- Ukraine is fighting for survival and basic values in a war for peace.
US Successfully Tests AI-Controlled Fighter Jet in F-16 Dogfight: An AI-controlled fighter jet, the X-62A VISTA, goes up against a human-piloted F-16 jet during ...
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Fifth military aircraft crash in 12 months: The accident that happened after the aircraft took off from Cheptulel Boys Secondary School has raised concerns over ...
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Google terminates 28 employees for protest of Israeli cloud contract: Google said on Thursday it had terminated 28 employees after some staff participated in ...
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Quick Glance: Google Employees Rally Against Cloud Agreement with Israel's Government
- Google staff members are protesting a cloud deal with the Israeli government amid the Hamas conflict.
- Activists are staging sit-ins at Google offices in New York and California as a form of protest.
- These actions represent an intensification in the resistance against tech companies' association with the Israeli government.
- Employees are urging the immediate termination of the project and condemning the IDF's utilization of Google services.
Watch live: Senate dismisses all impeachment charges against Mayorkas: The Senate has dismissed all impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary ...
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Quick Glance: Senate's Decision on Impeachment Charges Against Mayorkas
- The Senate rejected the impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, halting the House Republicans' effort to impeach the Cabinet secretary over his management of the US-Mexico border.
- With Democrats contending that the articles were unconstitutional, senators voted to dismiss both impeachment charges and conclude the trial.
- Senate Republicans had called for a full impeachment trial after the House narrowly voted in February to impeach Mayorkas for his border actions.
- Republicans argued that President Joe Biden was ineffective at the border, while Democrats suggested accepting a bipartisan Senate compromise instead of impeaching Mayorkas to reduce illegal immigrants.
At an election campaign event in #Ravensburg , a group of people disrupted the appearance of FDP politician Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann (@MAStrackZi ) ... Show more www.t-online.de/tv/nachrichten/politik/id_100387470/ravensburg-strack-zimmermann-teilt-aus.html
Scotland's under-18s gender clinic pauses puberty blockers: It follows a landmark review of gender services in England which warned of a lack of research.
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When Fans Fight Back: Oakland has become a new center of sports fan activism. But with the A’s headed to Las Vegas, what are the fans there still fighting for? ...
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Quick Glance: Fan Resistance
- Summary of protest efforts by Oakland Athletics fans against the team's planned relocation.
- Organization of boycotts, demonstrations, and fan festivals to demonstrate solidarity and determination.
- Highlighting issues in professional sports such as ownership, equity, and representation through protest actions.
- Emphasis on the voice and power of fans, as well as the impact of collective actions on changes in sports.
Kenya helicopter crash kills country's military chief: A military helicopter carrying senior military officers crashed and caught fire, killing ten people.
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Quick Glance: Kenya's Military Chief, 8 Others Killed in Helicopter Crash
- Kenya's military leader, General Francis Ogolla, perished in a helicopter crash along with eight others, as communicated by President William Ruto.
- The chopper, initially visiting troops combating cattle-rustling in northwest Kenya, tragically crashed shortly after departing Cheptulel Boys Secondary School in West Pokot County.
- Subsequent to the accident, two soldiers were hospitalized, and an investigative team was dispatched to determine the root cause.
- Previously commanding the Kenyan air force, Ogolla advanced from deputy military chief to the military's top position last year under Ruto's leadership.
Quick Glance: Warwick Davis Mourns Wife Samantha Davis After Her Passing at 53
- Actress Samantha Davis, the wife of Star Wars and Harry Potter actor Warwick Davis, has passed away at the age of 53.
- Her husband Warwick confirmed Samantha's passing in a statement, revealing that she departed on March 24.
- In a statement, Warwick described the impact of Samantha's passing on his and his family's lives.
- Warwick also praised Samantha as his 'most trusted confidant and an ardent supporter of everything I did in my career.'
McDonald's opened its doors in the Mittelburgenland Business Park: The new restaurant has been open since Thursday morning.
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Shopper sparks outrage after 'paying $7 for a single apple:' 'What economy are we all f--king living in?'
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Quick Glance: Outrage Stirred by Expensive Apple Purchase
- A Boston influencer sparked outrage by sharing that she paid $7 for a single apple at Whole Foods.
- The video clip, shared by the woman under the username @via..li, has since been deleted from her own account.
- Despite Whole Foods listing the Organic Sugarbee Apple at $3.99 per pound in most Boston zip codes, prices may vary at different outlets.
- The TikTokker claimed the apple cost $7, causing outrage among viewers, although some expressed doubts about her story.
Neva Howell to Play Martha Kent in ‘Superman’ | Exclusive: Neva Howell has been cast as Martha Kent, aka Ma Kent, in James Gunn's "Superman ...
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Quick Glance: New Casting of Martha Kent for Superman 2025 Film
- Neva Howell will portray Ma Kent alongside Pruitt's Pa Kent in the Superman movie set to be released in July 2025.
- Martha Kent is the adoptive mother of Clark Kent and has been portrayed by various actresses in live-action films.
- The cast of Superman includes David Corenswet as the titular superhero and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, along with other confirmed members.
- Superman will be the first feature film in the DCU, a new timeline established by DC Studios bosses James Gunn and Peter Safran.
President Joe Biden weighed in on the disparity between the salary of Caitlin Clark, the first pick in the WNBA draft, and her male counterparts.
NPR Editor Who Wrote Critical Essay On Company Resigns After Being Suspended: A National Public Radio editor who wrote a critical essay saying that his company ...
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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.
Taylor Swift’s new album allegedly ‘leaked’ on social media and it’s causing a frenzy
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Quick Glance: Taylor Swift: Where to Buy Every Album Edition
- Taylor Swift announces her new studio album "The Tortured Poets Department," set to release on April 19.
- Fans can purchase various exclusive editions of the album like "The Black Dog," "The Manuscript," "The Bolter," and "The Albatross," each featuring a specific bonus song.
- Swifties can pre-order the album and buy exclusive editions on platforms such as Swift's website, Target, Amazon, and Walmart.
- In addition to the physical release, the digital edition of "Tortured Poets" is also available for fans to purchase.
Two rental companies of the controversial e-scooters did not want to meet the city's requirements. The city administration was proven right in court ... Show more www.faz.net/aktuell/gesellschaft/gelsenkirchen-verbannt-e-scooter-19662028.html
The Athletic's James Boyd asked Caitlin Clark how she finds a balance between chasing greatness and giving herself grace.
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Peter Murrell re-arrested in SNP investigation: The husband of Nicola Sturgeon has been re-arrested in connection with the SNP finances investigation.
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Iran warns it could review nuclear stance if Israel threatens atomic sites: Revolutionary Guards issue warning as Israel vows retaliation for missile and drone ...
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Google Fires 28 Employees Who Protested an Israeli Cloud Contract: The dismissals escalated longstanding tensions between company leaders and activist employees ...
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Quick Glance: Google terminates 28 employees after office occupation due to anti-Israel protests
- Google terminated 28 employees on Thursday who had occupied its offices to protest against contracts with the Israeli government, as confirmed by a Google spokesperson.
- The protesters were arrested and after refusing to leave the office of Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian in Sunnyvale or the workspace in New York City for nearly 10 hours, they were transferred to administrative positions to urge Google to terminate the Project Nimbus contract and cease business with the Israeli government.
- No Tech For Apartheid, a project by Jewish Voice for Peace and Linda Sarsour’s MPower Change, described the terminations as an "indiscriminate act of mass retaliation."
- The office occupations at Google were accompanied by demonstrations on-site and in Seattle, aiming to compel Google to withdraw from the project to establish cloud-based data centers and transition a significant portion of the Israeli government's IT infrastructure to cloud-based servers.
Elections USA: If Trump wins, conservative revolution expected: In a “PRO Global” series, the NZZ wants to show what consequences a second US presidency of ...
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TSMC will charge more for chips made outside of Taiwan, possibly making devices more expensive
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Elon Musk proposes small fee for new X users to combat fake accounts: Elon Musk, chief executive officer of social media platform X, on April 15 proposed a small ...
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Quick Glance: Musk Plans Fee for New X Users
- Elon Musk intends to charge new users of X in the initial months to curb the activity of automated bot accounts.
- The fee is set to be waived after three months to allow free posting.
- Tests in New Zealand and the Philippines raised skepticism about the effectiveness of the fee as a countermeasure against bots.
- Declining revenues at X post-rebranding and Twitter acquisition, along with a negative brand perception by companies, are impacting the service's business.
Question of AI pay-off hangs over Big Tech earnings: The likely message from the leading companies is: be patient
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Boston Dynamics, the robotics company that has been a social media sensation, is retiring its hydraulic powered robot, but that’s not quite the end for the ... Show more
Quick Glance: Boston Dynamics' New Fully Electric Atlas Robot
- Boston Dynamics has retired its hydraulic Atlas robots after 11 years and introduced a new fully electric version, marking a significant evolution in the company's product lineup.
- The electric Atlas offers enhanced strength, range of motion, and versatile applications across various industries, starting with automotive manufacturing for parent company Hyundai.
- Boston Dynamics has had a tumultuous history, from its founding as a promising research-focused startup to multiple acquisitions, but now seems to be focusing more on commercial applications.
- The launch of the electric Atlas not only signifies a milestone in robotics but also provides a glimpse into the future where humanoid robots are poised to play an increasingly integral role in the industry.
Biden endorses House aid package for Israel, Ukraine: House Speaker Mike Johnson is forging ahead toward a vote later this week on a package of Ukraine funding ...
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Quick Glance: Biden's Backing of House Aid Package for Israel and Ukraine
- President Joe Biden endorses an aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.
- Crucial bipartisan support emerges for the approval of $95 billion in funding for U.S. allies.
- The package includes economic assistance for Kyiv in the form of forgivable loans and enhanced monitoring of military funds.
- Democrats and progressives oppose aspects of the package, while some Republicans reject House Speaker Mike Johnson.
Iran oil exports hit 6-year high as west prepares sanctions: Surge in crude sales to China exposes limits of US and EU attempts to rein in Islamic republic
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Quick Glance: Iran's Oil Exports Thrive Amid Rising Tensions
- Iran is exporting more oil than in the past six years, providing the economy with a $35 billion annual boost, as western countries consider tightening sanctions in response to the attack on Israel.
- The US and the EU are preparing new sanctions on the Islamic republic to deter conflict escalation with Israel, facing challenges due to Iran's successful circumvention of sanctions, especially with China being its primary customer.
- Iran has found ways to bypass sanctions, shielded from western pressure as its main oil exports go to China. Tensions have escalated since the Hamas attack on Israel, driving oil prices up by over 15%, while US efforts to sanction individual tankers carrying Iranian oil have had minimal impact so far.
- Mounting Republican pressure urges the Biden administration to take tougher action on Iran's oil sales, with criticism over perceived leniency on existing measures. Despite US strategic oil reserves being released to stabilize prices, concerns remain over the administration's stance on enforcing sanctions similar to the previous Trump administration.
Record value for financial assets: German private households are richer than ever
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Quick Glance: Record: Germans Have 7716 Billion Euros in Wealth
- German individuals currently own approximately 7716 billion euros.
- In the last quarter, net wealth increased by 244 billion euros.
- Investments in stocks, bonds, and high bank deposits are popular.
- Households' net wealth amounts to 5560 billion euros.
A day after saying farewell to Boston Dynamics' Hydraulic Atlas Robot the company shows off a 26 second clip of its next generation electric Atlas humanoid.
WhatsApp: Meta AI brings AI search and answers and more: Well, haven't you heard about integrating AI into anything in a long time? Then it's good. Meta ...
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Google sacked staff protesting about contract with Israel : Google sacked 28 staff members for taking part in protests against a contract with the Israeli ...
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Chinese researchers use low-cost Nvidia chip for hypersonic weapon —unrestricted Nvidia Jetson TX2i powers guidance system
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Democrats clear path to bring proposed repeal of Arizona’s near-total abortion ban to a vote
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Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans foil another effort to repeal 1864 abortion ban
- Arizona House Republicans once again thwarted an attempt on Wednesday to repeal the state's nearly complete abortion ban from 1864, leaving Democrats without a vote on their repeal bill for the second consecutive week.
- Despite facing pressure from influential conservatives, such as former President Trump and Senate hopeful Kari Lake, urging GOP leaders to lift the ban, the Republicans blocked the repeal.
- State House Democrats made a procedural maneuver to attempt to suspend House rules and bring the repeal bill to the floor for discussion. However, this action was rejected by the GOP majority, with only one Republican, Representative Matt Gress, crossing party lines to support bringing up the repeal bill.
- A similar endeavor to repeal the ban was obstructed by Republicans last week. Following persistent criticism of the law by Democrats both within and outside the state throughout the week, prominent figures like Trump and Lake recognized the political risks and advocated for a change in direction within the Legislature.
Dollar's dominant reserve currency status to endure, says Morgan Stanley: The U.S. dollar's dominant reserve currency status is likely to endure partly because ...
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Northrop Grumman working with Musk's SpaceX on U.S. spy satellite system: Aerospace and defense company Northrop Grumman is working with SpaceX ...
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Creamline coach Sherwin Meneses, Alyssa Valdez, Bea De Leon, and Denden Lazaro-Revilla after beating Choco Mucho. #PVL2024 | via Lance Agcaoili, Inquirer Sports
Stuttgart Spring Festival: Security app “SafeNow” is being tested: In autumn 2023 we last reported on the “SafeNow” app, which is available to download for free ...
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Quick Glance: SafeNow Security App Testing at Stuttgarter Frühlingsfest
- The security app "SafeNow" is being tested at the Stuttgarter Frühlingsfest after previously being used at the Hamburg Central Station.
- Visitors of the festival tent can report incidents or threats anonymously through the app to enable a prompt response from security forces.
- The tent operator is investing in the necessary technology to ensure the app functions in the festival tent and hopes to expand the testing to other venues.
- The security app aims to enhance visitor safety, with plans to potentially extend its use to other locations such as the festival grounds and train station in Bad Cannstatt.
Biden calls Trump unfit to lead the military and is off on details of uncle's death
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Quick Glance: Biden Critiques Trump's Economy in Pennsylvania
- President Biden criticized Trump's economic vision and plans for a potential second term while Trump was in court.
- Biden emphasized the importance of honesty, decency, and family in economic policy.
- He advocated for higher taxes on billionaires and pledged not to increase taxes on Americans earning less than $400,000 annually.
- Biden also highlighted his efforts to improve access to healthcare and reduce prescription drug costs.
Chris Oyakhilome: Nigerian pastor pushing malaria vaccine conspiracy theories: Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is targeting the new malaria vaccines as African countries ...
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“For All Mankind”: Apple confirms fifth season and new spin-off series: Basically, it was to be expected: Apple confirms a fifth season of the popular Apple TV+ ...
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Quick Glance: Apple TV+ Announces For All Mankind Renewal and Spinoff
- Today is a day of celebration.
- For All Mankind gets a renewal and a spinoff titled Star City.
- The series explores an alternate history, imagining the scenario if America had not been the first to reach the moon.
- Expanding the For All Mankind universe with the spinoff Star City provides a new perspective on the space race from the Soviet angle.
Burkina Faso's pro-Russia junta expels French diplomats: The junta has accused three diplomats of "subversive activities", which France has denied.
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Determined enthusiasts are building a custom 3dfx graphics card — VoodooX has 32MB RAM and DVI output
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A juror was excused from Donald Trump's criminal trial after saying she felt intimidated because some aspects of her identity had been made public ...
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Quentin Tarantino Scraps Film ‘The Movie Critic,’ Which Would’ve Been His Last: Quentin Tarantino will no longer be working on 'The Movie Critic ...
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Quick Glance: Quentin Tarantino Cancels The Movie Critic as Final Film
- Tarantino has decided that The Movie Critic will not be his 10th and final film.
- For a long time, Tarantino has talked about his 10th movie being his last work, but it looks like The Movie Critic won't be it.
Here's why experts don't think cloud seeding played a role in Dubai's downpour: Scientists say it's highly unlikely cloud seeding is responsible for the heavy ...
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Quick Glance: Cloud Seeding and the Record-Breaking Rains in Dubai
- Record-breaking rainfall in the UAE has caused widespread flooding.
- Experts speculate that cloud seeding may have contributed to this unprecedented weather event.
- Cloud seeding is a technique where special salt flares are burned in clouds to stimulate rain.
- While cloud seeding is practiced in many countries, some scientists remain cautious about its long-term impacts.
Apple TV+: Trailer for the third season of “Acapulco” is here: Apple announced some time ago that the successful series “Acapulco” would be getting a third ...
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The Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, California, is partnering with the Monterey Bay Aquarium to pair stranded sea otter pups with surrogate mothers with ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/us/stranded-sea-otter-pups-paired-with-surrogate-moms-california-aquarium-2024-04-12/
Boeing in the spotlight as Congress calls a whistleblower to testify about defects in planes
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Quick Glance: United Airlines cuts 2024 aircraft delivery plan
- United Airlines has reduced its aircraft delivery expectations for the year due to Boeing delays.
- The company plans to lease 35 Airbus A321neos in 2026 and 2027.
- United Airlines incurred a $200 million loss due to the temporary grounding of the Boeing 737 Max 9 in January.
- The company exceeded Wall Street's expectations for the first quarter.
Caitlin Clark was selected No. 1 overall in the 2024 WNBA draft, and is estimated to make $76,535 in her first season — or approximately $338 ... Show more 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.
Razer's new RGB mousepad is the shiniest mousepad ever: The Firefly V2 Pro uses a hard, frosted surface to spread its rainbow of LEDs all the way across ...
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Booming AI demand threatens global electricity supply: Tech chiefs warn that power-hungry data centres are a bottleneck in developing artificial intelligence
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Quick Glance: Growing Demand for AI Threatens Global Power Supply
- Tech experts concerned about crucial role of energy supply in AI development.
- The increasing need for electricity poses a challenge for advancements in artificial intelligence.
- Global data centers are expected to require more capacity by 2030 than currently available.
- Concerns about environmental impact of technology boom heightened by data centers' energy consumption.
Trump and Polish President discuss NATO members increasing their defense spending
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Quick Glance: Trump to Meet Polish President Duda as NATO Leaders Push for Ukraine Support
- Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump plans to meet with Polish President Andrzej Duda to discuss support for Ukraine.
- European leaders are concerned about Trump's critical stance towards NATO, especially after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
- Poland hopes Duda can leverage his friendly ties with Trump to garner more support for Ukraine.
- The relationship between Poland and the Biden administration, along with GOP criticism of Ukraine aid, are also topics of discussion.
KDF changes: Lt Gen Charles Kahariri named new Vice Chief of Defence Forces: Major General Charles Muriu Kahariri has ascended to the rank of Lieutenant General ...
standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001493486/lt-gen-charles-kahariri-named-new-vice-chief-of-defence-forces
NEWS: Jimmy Butler is expected to be out multiple weeks with what is feared to be an MCL injury, sources tell @ShamsCharania .
Coyotes get win in final Arizona game; fans show plenty of love: The Coyotes won their final game in Arizona on Wednesday night before the team relocates to Salt ...
usatoday.com/story/sports/nhl/coyotes/2024/04/18/coyotes-fans-last-game-salt-lake-city/73366601007/
Biden to win Kennedy family endorsement in Philadelphia: More than 15 members of the storied Kennedy political family will endorse U.S. President Joe Biden at a ...
reuters.com/world/us/biden-win-kennedy-family-endorsement-philadelphia-2024-04-18/
Micron to get $6 billion from U.S. gov't to build memory fabs: Report: U.S. government to support Micron's EUV DRAM fab, other fab projects in the U.S ...
tomshardware.com/tech-industry/micron-to-get-dollar6-billion-from-us-govt-to-build-memory-fabs-report
Bill Barr, frequent Trump critic, says he will support the ‘Republican ticket’ in November
cnn.com/2024/04/18/politics/bill-barr-donald-trump-vote/
Meta releases early versions of its Llama 3 AI model: Meta Platforms on Thursday released early versions of its latest large language model, Llama 3 ...
reuters.com/technology/meta-releases-early-versions-its-llama-3-ai-model-2024-04-18/
James Gunn, Rachel Brosnahan, and David Corenswet celebrate the anniversary of Action Comics #1 from the set of #Superman .
via @JamesGunn
U.S. and Britain Move to Impose New Sanctions on Iran for Israel Attack: Live Updates
nytimes.com/live/2024/04/18/world/iran-israel-gaza-war-news
Quick Glance: US imposes new sanctions on Iran's drone program
- The United States imposed new sanctions Thursday on sixteen people and two entities associated with Iran’s drone program to punish Tehran for the weekend's attack on Israel.
- The sanctions target executives of an engine manufacturer supplying Iran’s Shahad-131 drones, companies servicing the engines, and individuals providing the drones to Iranian proxy forces in the Middle East.
- Coordinated with European allies, the new sanctions aim to disrupt Iran's missile and drone program and isolate the country globally.
- President Joe Biden emphasized the US commitment to holding Iran accountable, utilizing economic tools to counter Iran's activities, as stated by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.
Justice Juan Merchan took steps to shield jurors in the case from harassment, saying they'll remain anonymous except to Trump, his lawyers and prosecutors ...
reut.rs/3JmcDl4
Google pulls Android and hardware teams together: There's a bit of a problem with Google. Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Google, announced major internal ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/google-zieht-android-und-hardware-teams-zusammen/
NFL prospect AJ Simon dies one week before the draft: College football player Amitral “AJ” Simon died just one week before potentially realizing his pro-ball ...
nbcnews.com/news/sports/nfl-prospect-aj-simon-dies-one-week-draft-rcna148392
Quick Glance: Mourning NFL Draft Hopeful and Former High School Football Star
- The talented player AJ Simon from Albany University and NFL draft prospect has passed away at the age of 25.
- No cause for his death has been disclosed.
- Simon, a 6-foot-1, 267-pound defensive lineman, played at Pocono Mountain West High School and was a significant player at Albany University.
- Prior to the upcoming NFL Draft, he reportedly made a visit to the New England Patriots ahead of the draft.
Brian Cox: Joaquin Phoenix was terrible in Napoleon and I would have played it better
standard.co.uk/news/londoners-diary/brian-cox-joaquin-phoenix-terrible-napoleon-i-would-have-played-it-better-b1151473.html
ChatGPT is a squeeze away with Nothing’s upgraded earbuds: Nothing today announced a pair of refreshes to its earbud line. The naming conventions are a touch ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/18/chatgpt-is-a-squeeze-away-with-nothings-upgraded-earbuds/
This Boston Marathon runner couldn’t figure out why strangers were screaming his name. That is…until he spotted her in the crowd. 🥹 #sportskind
Caitlin Clark's entire WNBA team, combined, will get paid about the same as one random back-bench NBA player next year. www.axios.com/2024/04/17/caitlin-clark-wnba-salaries-pay-contract
The U.S. renews oil sanctions on Venezuela citing a failure to allow fair elections
npr.org/2024/04/17/1245374275/us-reimposes-venezuela-oil-sanctions
Quick Glance: US to Reinstate Sanctions on Venezuela’s Oil and Gas Sector
- The United States will reimpose sanctions on Venezuela’s oil and gas sector due to the Maduro government's failure to allow 'an inclusive and competitive election' to take place.
- The US government decided not to renew the temporary authorization (General License 44) that allowed transactions with Venezuela's national oil and gas sector without fear of sanctions, citing the Maduro government's failure to uphold key areas of the 'Barbados Agreement.'
- While the impact of revoking the authorization could not be quantified, another authorization from 2022 allowing the oil company Chevron to resume limited resource extraction operations in Venezuela will remain in place.
- Despite reinstating sanctions, a US official emphasized that this should not be seen as a final decision on Venezuela's electoral capabilities, and efforts to support a better future for the country will continue.
Hayao Miyazaki: Find out why Hayao Miyazaki is one of the 100 most influential people of 2024.
time.com/6964119/hayao-miyazaki/
UM cost of attendance climbs $5,000, students to pay $93,000 next year: Attending the University of Miami for the 2024-2025 school year will cost students over ...
miamiherald.com/news/local/education/article287764725.html
Ubisoft is deleting The Crew from players' libraries, reminding us we own nothing
engadget.com/ubisoft-is-deleting-the-crew-from-players-libraries-reminding-us-we-own-nothing-165328083.html
Quick Glance: Ubisoft removes The Crew from players' libraries, underscoring ownership limitations
- Ubisoft's online-only racing game The Crew became inoperable on April 1.
- Some users claim the company went as far as revoking access licenses from Ubisoft Connect accounts.
- Despite being an online game, this highlights the issue of digital goods ownership.
The Witcher: It's over after season 5: Netflix has confirmed that production on The Witcher season 4 has officially begun and that season 5 will ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/the-witcher-nach-staffel-5-ist-schluss/
Alec Baldwin's criminal case hinges on a Wild West revolver: A Colt .45 "Peacemaker" revolver, a symbol of the American Wild West, is at the center of actor Alec ...
reut.rs/3Q6H9mX
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