‘Give me liberty or give me death’ turns 250. Here’s what it meant in 1775
The phrase was reportedly first used 250 years ago Sunday by lawyer and legislator Patrick Henry to persuade Virginia ...
Sydney Morning Herald20d
Sir Simon Schama on becoming ‘weirdly fearless’ as America pivots
Sir Simon Schama having lunch at the MCA’s ... “He said that a Jew’s best weapon is always his mouth,” Schama once said of his father. Wagyu with dashi and turnip at the MCA’s Canvas ...
Indiatimes20d
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell's 9-word statement on recession sends clear message on economy; here's what he said
During a speech, Powell said 9-words to provide some confidence as he said "The US economy continues to be in a good place," as quoted by The Street. Powell's comment focuses on the broader picture of ...
Associated Press20d
Trump is buying a Tesla. Here are some of the harsh things he’s said about EVs over the years
Oreg. (Tigard Police Department via AP) WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump, who said Tuesday he was buying a Tesla to show loyalty to company CEO Elon Musk, has had plenty to say about electric ...
Vogue21d
The Many Lives of Gigi Hadid
“I could see Khai was interested in it,” Hadid says of the neglected crawl space, “so one week when she was at her dad’s, I said ... theater kid she once was, performing for the ...
The Straits Times21d
Russia’s Putin is said to be ready to agree to Ukraine truce with conditions
MOSCOW – Russia is willing to discuss a temporary truce in Ukraine provided there is progress towards a final peace settlement, according to people familiar with the matter in Moscow. In the ...
Los Angeles Times21d
Simon Fisher-Becker, British actor known for ‘Doctor Who’ and ‘Harry Potter,’ dies at 63
British actor Simon Fisher-Becker ... Fisher-Becker was a longtime fan of the series, Barry said. “I shall never forget the phone call I made to him when he was offered the part,” she added ...
CNN21d
Actor Simon Fisher-Becker, known for ‘Harry Potter’ and ‘Doctor Who,’ dead at 63
“I lost not only a client Simon Fisher-Becker, but a close personal friend of 15 years standing,” the statement said. “He helped me out enormously and was always kind, gracious and ...
CoinTelegraph22d
Canada’s new prime minister once said Bitcoin had ‘serious deficiencies’
“The fixed supply of Bitcoin has fed a global speculative mania that has encouraged a proliferation of new cryptocurrencies,” Carney said during ... Trudeau’s, who once described opposition ...
The New York Times22d
Simon Fisher-Becker, Actor in ‘Harry Potter’ and ‘Doctor Who,’ Dies at 63
Petri Simon Fisher-Becker ... fiction show “Doctor Who,” that transformed his career, Mr. Fisher-Becker said in interviews. “I was a jobbing actor for many years, but Maldovar changed ...
Snopes.com22d
Yes, Trump said, 'They rigged the election, and I became president'
Although the footage is unaltered and the quote is authentic, it's unclear whether Trump was referring to the 2020 or 2024 presidential election. I love what he said, like three Super Bowls a day ...