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‘Fawlty Towers’ Stage Play Won’t Have Racial Slurs, John Cleese Says: ‘The Literal-Minded Don’t Understand Irony’
The London West End stage adaptation of “Fawlty Towers” will be free of racial slurs, creator John Cleese has said. “Fawlty Towers – The Play” is based on the classic 1975 sitcom and is written by Cleese and Connie Booth and adapted for the stage by Cleese. Cleese, who co-wrote
Why do Israel's weapons systems have Biblical names?
David's Sling; The Gospel; Lavender; Pillar of Cloud: what is the rationale behind Israel's use of Biblical symbolism for its weapons systems and operations?
Iran charges journalists after BBC report on teen protester's death
Iran’s judiciary rejects as “fake” a BBC report that alleges security forces killed Nika Shakarami.
Iran Pressures Mohammed Rasoulof to Pull ‘Seed of the Sacred Fig’ From Cannes, Slaps Travel Ban on Film’s Actors
Iranian authorities are exerting heavy pressure on director Mohammad Rasoulof to pull his latest work “The Seed of the Sacred Fig” from the Cannes Film Festival by harassing the film’s producers and actors who have been summoned for questioning and banned from leaving the
Peloton CEO steps down, fitness unicorn to slash headcount by 15%
Peloton’s chief executive officer is stepping down from the role as the fitness company plans to cut roughly 15% of its global workforce. Chief Barry McCarthy told Peloton’s roughly 3,500 employees of his resignation in a note sent Thursday morning that his “one lasting legacy
Moderna revenues plummeted after sales of its COVID-19 vaccine fell 91%
Moderna’s first-quarter revenue was slashed nearly in half over the course of a year as sales of its COVID-19 vaccine plunged. Read more...
Spanish Producers at Hot Docs Tout Opportunities in Their Country’s Booming Documentary Sector
Spain’s push to position itself as a premier player in the world’s film and TV industries extends to the documentary zone, as both audiences and industry delegates discovered in the impressive display of the country’s finished and work-in-progress films and co-production
Why US experts are now recommending breast cancer screenings for women in their 40s
An expert panel said lowering the age recommendation from 50 to 40 could make a difference as more and more women in their 40s are being diagnosed with breast cancer.
The insurer for the collapsed Baltimore bridge will pay out $350 million
Chubb, the insurer of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge , is reportedly preparing to make a $350 million payout to Maryland a little more than a month after it collapsed. Read more...
Novo Nordisk plans quantum computing hub in Denmark
Novo Holdings, the parent company of the maker of weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, is investing millions to create a global innovation hub for quantum technology in Denmark.
Police enter UCLA encampment, detain some protesters
Police entered an encampment of pro-Palestinian demonstrators at the University of California, Los Angeles early Thursday, after protestors ignored law enforcement's orders to leave the area. Officers removed barriers and began dismantling the encampment of tents after hours of
Africa: Time Running Out for Africa's Input On the Summit of the Future
[ISS] Africa can't afford to continue being absent from the UN's pivotal shake-up of global governance.
Africa: Education Above All Foundation and UNHCR Partner to Enrol More Out-of-School, Refugee Children
[UNHCR] Doha -- UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and global development organization Education Above All (EAA) Foundation have signed a new, five-year agreement aimed at addressing the global challenge of out-of-school children (OOSC), including refugees, internally displaced
I attended Columbia University — I don’t recognize it today
It may take some time for Columbia to recover from this trauma, but it has the ability to restore itself as a world-class intuition of higher learning.
Bristol and beyond: Copenhagen exhibition explores early years of street artist Banksy
The exhibit, "Banksy & Street Art: The Early Years," at the Masters and Contemporary Art Museum (MACA), covers Banksy's work from 1989 to 2010.
Nepal battles raging wildfires across the country
Firefighters and local residents battled a massive wildfire on the outskirts of Nepal's capital Thursday as the Himalayan republic endures a severe fire season authorities have blamed on a heat wave.
Wegovy sales more than doubled as the weight loss drug boom keeps powering Novo Nordisk
Novo Nordisk on Thursday raised both its full year sales and operational profit guidance for the year, after reporting booming sales of its blockbuster diabetes and weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy in the first quarter. Read more...
Recovering the master key from RAM to break Android's file-based encryption
Article URL: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S266628172100007X Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40235193 Points: 6 # Comments: 0
Search.chatgpt.com domain and SSL cert have been created
Article URL: https://search.chatgpt.com Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40235138 Points: 56 # Comments: 46
Optery (YC W22) – Engineering Tech Lead with Django and Python Experience (Remote)
Article URL: https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/optery/jobs/Jwe23jD-engineering-tech-lead-full-time-contract Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40235134 Points: 0 # Comments: 0
The Game Takes Shot At J. Cole While Criticizing 'Watered Down' Rap Beef
The Game has criticized J. Cole for apologizing to Kendrick Lamar and blasted so-called 'watered down' rap beefs and today's rappers as 'soft'.
Glenn Close, Jeremy Irons, Henry Winkler and Don Johnson to Lead Simon Curtis Comedy ‘Encore’
Simon Curtis (“My Week With Marilyn,” “Downton Abbey: A New Era”) has lined up a quartet of stars for upcoming comedy “Encore” from “Twilight” banner Temple Hill Entertainment. The film — announced by Protagonist Pictures, which is launching worldwide sales ahead of Cannes —
Glenn Close, Jeremy Irons Join Retirement Home Comedy ‘Encore’
More than 30 years after Reversal of Fortune, Jeremy Irons and Glenn Close are ready for their Encore. The pair, who faced off as Claus and Sunny von Bülow in the 1990 Oscar-winning thriller are set to reteam in the upcoming best-agers comedy, from British director Simon Curtis
Full Body Scans for the People
Article URL: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/27/business/dealbook/daniel-ek-neko-health.html Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40235129 Points: 4 # Comments: 1
America's Booziest and Driest Counties
Article URL: https://intoxistates.com/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40235114 Points: 7 # Comments: 1
Kenya floods death toll rises to 188 as heavy rains persist
The number of people who have lost their lives in devastating floods in Kenya since March has risen to 188, with dozens still missing, the interior ministry said on Thursday.
When will US come to the Philippines defense?
MANILA – China and the Philippines are edging dangerously toward armed conflict in the contested South China Sea, a potential clash that could quickly escalate into a US-China conflict in the world’s most vital seascape. On April 30, China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels used water
Fiat 500 vs. Mini Cooper: A Detailed Comparison
Yes, some people love small cars. Not only do they feel light while driving, but they also make maneuvering in tight corners a breeze. When it comes to compact small cars, the Fiat 500 and the Mini Cooper are inarguably the most popular options globally. Both vehicles are
The Censorship-Industrial Complex [pdf]
Article URL: https://judiciary.house.gov/sites/evo-subsites/republicans-judiciary.house.gov/files/evo-media-document/Biden-WH-Censorship-Report-final.pdf Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40235094 Points: 5 # Comments: 0
Report: Take-Two is shutting down OlliOlli World developer Roll7
The award-winning studio is seemingly the latest victim of a sweeping cost reduction plan.
Iraqi lawmakers urges amending banking laws
The Central Bank of Iraq's law was enacted on 6 March 2004 by the Coalition Provisional Authority after the US-UK-led invasion and occupation of the country.