June 26, 2020, 2:33pm During a virtual town hall last night, as a group of four friends were discussing what it was like to work as people of color in publishing, I thought of the things I’d valued blindly in elementary and high school, to say nothing of college. I grew up with my mother’s
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(CNN) — During the communist era, travel options were limited in Hungary and Central Europe, which meant Lake Balaton became the region’s most popular vacation destination. Now, with the world gripped by the coronavirus pandemic, this large lake in western Hungary has once again become a popular holiday spot for people from all over Europe.
After months of rumors regarding the future of the blockbuster Disney franchise, The Hollywood Reporter has brought word that Birds of Prey screenwriter Christina Hodson and star Margot Robbie are reuniting for a new Pirates of the Caribbean film! RELATED: New Writing Team Boards Next Pirates of the Caribbean Though plot details are being kept close to the chest at
The Trump administration has determined that top Chinese firms, including telecoms equipment giant Huawei Technologies and video surveillance company Hikvision, are owned or controlled by the Chinese military, laying the groundwork for new US financial sanctions, according to a document seen by Reuters on Wednesday. A US defense official, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed
The fact that the Department of Defense is linking Huawei to the Chinese military should surprise few, but this could be viewed as a bureaucratic tick-box exercise for a renewed assault. Leaked this week was a list of 20 companies which the US Department of Defense believes has material ties to the Chinese Government and
Ending the threat of COVID-19, barring a verifiably effective vaccine, is going to take a combination of different approaches. Wearing masks, social distancing, and thorough, consistent disinfecting all contribute to safer interaction when others when absolutely necessary. Among those, disinfecting is the most physically exerting (though it really isn’t all that exerting overall), but a
Since police officers murdered Eric Garner in New York in 2014, his last words, “I can’t breathe,” have become a rallying cry for the Black Lives Matter movement. High-profile figures like LeBron James have worn the words on T-shirts, and protesters have chanted them at anti-police-brutality demonstrations. “I can’t breathe” aren’t just Eric Garner’s last
“When you get people to be uncomfortable, they’ll grow.” By Odessa Paloma Parker Date June 25, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter “Waskawêwin is the Cree word for movement,” says Dusty LeGrande, founder of the Edmonton-based streetwear brand Mobilize. Fitting, then, that it’s a name given to a collection of pieces created under the label. But, as he
Unions representing tens of thousands of airline employees on Thursday asked lawmakers for $32 billion in additional government aid to maintain their jobs through the end of March 2021, as air travel demand remains low because of the coronavirus pandemic. U.S. passenger and cargo airlines, as well as airline contractors, had $32 billion in federal
Mordo is finally making his return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. While it had been strongly suspected, Chiwetel Ejiofor has confirmed that he will reprise his role in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. The actor also promises that questions regarding his whereabouts during recent MCU events, specifically Thanos’ snap and Avengers: Endgame, will
Sevendust have released their first piece of post-All I See Is War music and it’s a cover. The band has taken on the Soundgarden classic, “The Day I Tried to Live,” with a lyric video available to view below. The group decided to release the new song after witnessing the changes happening around the globe,
The coronavirus pandemic is dramatically disrupting not only our daily lives but society itself. This show features conversations with some of the world’s leading thinkers and writers about the deeper economic, political, and technological consequences of the pandemic. It’s our new daily podcast trying to make longterm sense out of the chaos of today’s global
Cuz if you can’t love your skin, how in the hell are you gonna love anybody else(‘s)? It’s no secret that the art of drag has inspired a lot of makeup trends. Contouring, baking and over-lining your lips are just a few of the things that makeup artists (and the Kardashian-Jenners) have borrowed from drag
(CNN) — There are 700 islands in the Bahamas, 2,000 beaches, 32 national parks — and one underwater art installation. Started in 2014, BREEF (Bahamas Reef Environmental Education Foundation) commissioned three artists to create sculptures that could live beneath the waves. “Ocean Atlas,” is largest sculpture created by renowned British artist and climate activist, Jason
Christopher Nolan’s Tenet pushes theatrical release Audiences were finally about to witness the expected majesty that is Christopher Nolan’s mysterious sci-fi espionage blockbuster Tenet, but due to the studio’s commitment to a theatrical release and a spike in cases of the coronavirus across the nation, Warner Bros. has chosen to delay the film’s release once again.
Cambridge City Council has officially given Huawei permission to construct a 50,000 sq. meter R&D centre to focus on optoelectronics, serving as the international HQ for the segment. While Cambridge has long been associated with academic excellence thanks to the university, the region is increasingly gaining a reputation as a hub for the telecoms and
Coachella. Lollapalooza. Outside Lands. Governors Ball. Many of the our country’s biggest and best festivals have officially cancelled this year due to COVID-19, and now Bonnaroo is following suit. The annual Tennessee festival was set to invite Tool, Lizzo, Tame Impala, Miley Cyrus, Flume, Lana Del Rey, and more, but now will not go ahead
Do you think it’s important that Biden choose a Black running mate? [laughs] The choice of VP has been an issue of intrigue. The beautiful thing about the options on the table is that all of them are more qualified than the current occupant of the White House. Whatever the choice is, I think we