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Louis Gossett, Jr. at the 75th Academy Awards. Credit/Provider: AMPAS.Preview:Actor Louis Gossett Jr. has died, aged 87.He starred in movies including ‘An Officer and a Gentleman’ and ‘The Color Purple’.Gossett Jr. won an Academy Award in 1983.Louis Gossett Jr., the beloved, Academy Award and Emmy-winning actor, has died at the age of 87.He’s being remembered for his acting work on stage and screens, but he was also an accomplished writer, producer and director who engaged in social activism and looked to make peoples’ lives better.Related Article: Richard Roundtree, Best Known for Playing the Lead in ‘Shaft’, Has Died at the Age…

Sony Pictures‘ forthcoming drama feature Here, reuniting the creative forces behind Forrest Gump, is getting a prime awards-season spot on the theatrical calendar. Sony announced Friday that the film from director Robert Zemeckis, writer Eric Roth and stars Tom Hanks and Robin Wright is set for a platform release this November. Here will hit Los Angeles and New York theaters Nov. 15 ahead of a limited release the following week before going wide Nov. 27. Zemeckis directs Here from a script he wrote with Roth that is based on the graphic novel of the same name by Richard McGuire. It…

Spiraling down the heart of the labyrinthine network of Venice’s most atmospheric backdrop and romantic waterways, The Grand Canal maestro Randy Edelman composed and penned the most passionate, sensitive and amorous song “The Italian Star” that the world will ever know. Recognized as the Floating City or Serenissima the Renaissance city with its 13th century architecture, it’s treasured art galleries, the Rialto Bridge mentioned by Shakespeare (The Merchant of Venice), and received a starring role in the James Bond movie (Casino Royale), was an easy inspiration for the already romantic driven composer to create “The Italian Star.” Love with a…

Huawei brought one of the largest displays to Mobile World Congress in Barcelona in February 2024.Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesBEIJING — Chinese telecommunications company Huawei said Friday its net profit for 2023 more than doubled thanks to better product offerings.The company also attributed the profit gains to revenue growth of 9.6% year-on-year to 704.2 billion yuan ($99.18 billion). Net profit grew by 144.5% year-on-year to 87 billion yuan.Higher quality operations and sales of some businesses contributed to profitability as well, according to Huawei.The telecommunications company made a comeback in the smartphone market in 2023 with the quiet release…

WASHINGTON — Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy John Plumb will be stepping down in May, a Pentagon spokesperson confirmed March 29. Plumb is leaving his post two years after being confirmed as the first assistant secretary of defense for space policy, a position that Congress established in the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act. In a statement, a spokesperson confirmed that Plumb “announced to his team his intent to depart in early May,” but did not elaborate further. Plumb’s portfolio includes space policy but also nuclear weapons, cyber, missile defense, electromagnetic warfare and countering weapons of mass destruction. Confirmed…

GPS attacks can interfere with the safe operation of aircraftMarko Hannula / Alamy Russia is suspected of launching a record-breaking 63-hour-long attack on GPS signals in the Baltic region. The incident, which affected hundreds of passenger jets earlier this month, occurred amid rising tensions between Russia and the NATO military alliance more than two years since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. “We have seen an increase in GPS jamming since the start of Russia’s war against Ukraine, and allies have publicly warned that Russia has been behind GPS jamming… Read the original article here

Ask me anything: Katrin Erath-Dulitz ‘As a researcher, I rely on creative thinking’ – Physics World Skip to main content Close search menu Discover more from Physics World Copyright © 2024 by IOP Publishing Ltd and individual contributors Read the original article here

Inflation rose in line with expectations in February, likely keeping the Federal Reserve on hold before it can start considering interest rate cuts, according to a measure the central bank considers its more important barometer.The personal consumption expenditures price index excluding food and energy increased 2.8% on a 12-month basis and was up 0.3% from a month ago, the Commerce Department reported Friday. Both numbers matched the Dow Jones estimates.Including volatile food and energy costs, the headline PCE reading showed a 0.3% increase for the month and 2.5% at the 12-month rate, compared to estimates for 0.4% and 2.5%.Both the…

What started as a marketing gimmick may have revealed something important about your happiness. True Lemon is a product created in Baltimore in 2003 to put the flavor of a lemon slice into a powder that you can pour into your drink.  True Lemon is what its creator, David Schleider, calls a “water enhancer.” To get publicity for True Lemon, the company’s executive vice president of marketing hired a public opinion company called OnePoll to do a survey on whether a drink of water increases your happiness. A totally unlikely idea. But OnePoll surveyed 2,000 American adults and found “that…

A person rides past a Walgreens truck, owned by the Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc., in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., November 26, 2021. Andrew Kelly | ReutersWalgreens on Thursday reported fiscal second-quarter sales that beat Wall Street’s expectations, but lowered the high end of its full-year adjusted earnings outlook in part due to a “challenging” retail environment in the U.S.The company also posted a steep net loss for the quarter as it recorded a hefty nearly $6 billion charge related to the decline in value of its investment in primary-care provider VillageMD. Walgreens has closed 140 VillageMD clinics amid financial woes for…

[The stream is slated to start at 1:00 PM ET. Please refresh the page if you do not see a player above at that time.]CNBC’s ETF Edge is dedicated to the fastest-growing trend in investing right now: ETFs. Every Monday, Bob Pisani will be joined by a panel of top market participants to offer educational and actionable advice to help you build your best portfolio. Read the original article here

Activision is reportedly in the midst of investigating a hacking campaign that’s stealing login credentials from people playing its games. According to TechCrunch, bad actors have been successfully installing malware onto victims’ computers and using their access to steal logins for their gaming accounts and even their crypto wallets. The video game publisher has apparently been helping victims remove the malware and regain control of their accounts, but it doesn’t have enough information at the moment to say how the malware is spreading.TechCrunch’s source said the malware “could be only affecting folks who have third-party tools installed,” insinuating that people…

Tecno Pova 6 Pro 5G was launched in India on Friday, March 29. It was initially unveiled at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 in February this year. The phone is powered by a 6nm MediaTek Dimensity 6080 SoC and features a 108-megapixel triple rear camera unit. The company claims it is the first smartphone in India to pack a 6,000mAh battery with 70W wired fast charging support. It is offered in two RAM variants and will go on sale in the country early next month.Tecno Pova 6 Pro 5G price in India, availabilityThe Tecno Pova 6 Pro 5G price in India starts at Rs.…

Things are messy with a capital “M” at Grey Sloan Memorial. Turmoil abounds as relationships have splintered, secrecy looms, and trouble is right around the corner on Grey’s Anatomy Season 20 Episode 3. Let the record show that presently, a girl wants to wrap Yasuda and Levi up in a blanket and hold them because they had a tough installment. So did Teddy, but she mainly seemed okay with it all, even though she faceplanted on a treadmill like Maya Bishop. Seriously, what is up with the Grey’s Universe and treadmills? In conclusion, exercising is…

Short stories can do things novels cannot because they’re short. They’re limber and can dart in and out of close-fitting places. They can be weird and daring in ways that novels cannot always sustain. Joy Williams writes in, “8 Essential Attributes of the Short Story (and one way it differs from a novel), “A novel wants to befriend you, a short story almost never.” Between the pages I’m not looking for another friend; I’m seeking an experience of bewitchment. To be possessed by language in full-bodied immersion. Full-bodied, because… emotion. Emotions as experienced physically in the body. In a woman’s…

Navigating the maze to find the best gifts for husbands can be as tricky as convincing him to ask for directions. But at the end of the day, it’s all about striking that perfect chord between what he loves, what he needs, and what will make his eyes light up like the kid who got the last cookie. Whether he’s the tech-savvy gadgeteer, the master of the grill, or the style icon in disguise, this article is your secret map to uncovering those gifts that will not only surprise him but also add a dash of excitement to his everyday…

Joey Tasca of F.S.C. Barber, the famed shop from the old school folks at Freemans Sporting Club, explains the rules for how a modern man should behave at the barbershop. Showing Up “The morning of your haircut, don’t shampoo in the shower. Come in with your hair as natural as possible. This way, we have a better idea of what we’re dealing with.” Your Phone “Yes, it’s ok to be on your phone at the barbershop, but keep it short. Or better yet, just text that important message. No one wants to hear your lengthy conversations—especially other patrons.” Asking For…

[Warning: The below contains MAJOR spoilers for 9-1-1 Season 7 Episode 3 “Capsized.”] 9-1-1 brings its three-part cruise ship disaster to an end with an episode full of exciting saves—by and of Bobby (Peter Krause)—and an off-the-books requisition of a helicopter, and what better way to cap it off than with the honeymooning couple home and enjoying being together? Athena (Angela Bassett) and Bobby have saved themselves and the others with them as much as they can by the time the 118—Hen (Aisha Hinds) finds Chimney (Kenneth Choi), Buck (Oliver Stark), and Eddie (Ryan Guzman) waiting, along with former 118-er Tommy (Lou…