'We're our own soldiers' - Volunteers mobilise to rebuild Lahaina after fire
A network of locals are delivering aid to Lahaina, which was almost entirely destroyed by fire.
2023-08-17 19:18
Walmart raises forecasts, tops sales estimates as lower prices pull in shoppers
Walmart Inc raised its full-year forecasts and beat estimates for second-quarter sales on Thursday, underscoring its strength in
2023-08-17 19:17
Ukraine Recap: Kyiv Says It Downs Two Russian Attack Helicopters
Ukrainian forces said they shot down Russian Ka-52 attack helicopters Thursday in the Zaporizhzhia and Bakhmut regions, respectively.
2023-08-17 19:17
Nigerian court adjourns suspended central bank governor's fraud hearing
ABUJA A Nigerian court in the capital Abuja adjourned a hearing on Thursday for suspended central bank governor
2023-08-17 19:15
China says it would welcome a visit by US commerce secretary after imposition of investment controls
China says it would welcome a visit by U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo following the imposition of foreign investment controls by her agency that have stung numerous Chinese companies
2023-08-17 19:00
Tributes pour in for broadcaster Sir Michael Parkinson following his death
Sir Michael Parkinson, one of the country’s most celebrated broadcasters and talk show hosts, has died at the age of 88, his family told the BBC. A statement from his family said: “After a brief illness Sir Michael Parkinson passed away peacefully at home last night in the company of his family. “The family request that they are given privacy and time to grieve.” The television broadcaster has been remembered as the “king of the chat show” with a career spanning seven decades. He is perhaps best known for his eponymous talk show, Parkinson, during which he interviewed an estimated 2,000 famous guests, including the boxer Muhammad Ali, footballer George Best and comedian Sir Billy Connolly. Tributes from across the world of TV and beyond have poured in for the “titan of television”. BBC broadcaster Nick Robinson wrote on X: “He was the greatest interviewer of our age who owned Saturday night TV for year after year.” Comic Matt Lucas, said: “Sir Michael Parkinson was a titan of television, the ultimate chat show host. We’ll never forget his brilliant interviews with Muhammad Ali, Dame Edna, Billy Connolly and, of course, ‘that bloody emu’.” Dara Ó Briain praised the “consummate pro” that Parkinson was, writing: “I had the privilege of doing the Michael Parkinson show 3 times and it the most I ever felt like I was in ‘proper showbiz’. He was a consummate pro on-screen, and generous and encouraging off-screen.” Actor Eddie Izzard wrote: “Very sad to hear that Michael Parkinson has left us. He was the king of the intelligent interview.” The director-general of the BBC paid tribute to Sir Michael Parkinson as “the king of the chat show” and an “incredible broadcaster and journalist”. In a statement, Tim Davie said: “Michael was the king of the chat show and he defined the format for all the presenters and shows that followed. “He interviewed the biggest stars of the 20th century and did so in a way that enthralled the public. Michael was not only brilliant at asking questions, he was also a wonderful listener. “Michael was truly one of a kind, an incredible broadcaster and journalist who will be hugely missed.” Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-08-17 18:59
Tapestry, Inc. Delivers Record EPS in Fiscal Year 2023
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 17, 2023--
2023-08-17 18:58
Super Cup success does not mask cracks in Man City's facade
Manchester City's treble winners have added more silverware to their collection, but a UEFA Super Cup victory over Sevilla only exposed some cracks in Pep Guardiola's...
2023-08-17 18:57
How long have Tim McGraw and Faith Hill been married? Singer says marriage to country star feels like '96 years in show business'
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill first met in 1994 at the yearly Country Radio Seminar held in Nashville
2023-08-17 18:57
Deco explains why Barcelona didn't re-sign Neymar
Deco has revealed that it was "impossible" for Barcelona to sign Neymar this summer.
2023-08-17 18:53
More than a ton of endangered pangolin scales seized in Thailand
Thai authorities say they have seized more than a ton of pangolin scales worth over 50 million baht ($1.4 million) that are believed to have been headed out of the country through a land border
2023-08-17 18:53
UK Watchdog Asks How Households Can Use Energy When It’s Cheap
The UK’s energy regulator is looking into how to get households to use less when demand peaks or
2023-08-17 18:51
