Mr. Thomas pushed engagement with anti-apartheid efforts in South Africa, and Ford was among the first global nonprofits to open an office there. In 1993, he persuaded Nelson Mandela, a personal friend, and F.W. de Klerk, the country’s last apartheid-era president (who died last month), to meet with President Bill Clinton in Philadelphia. He left… Continue reading Franklin A. Thomas, Pathbreaking Ford Foundation President, Dies at 87 – The New York Times
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EXCLUSIVE: How The New Infrastructure Bill Will Affect EV Adoption – HotCars
As the end of 2021 approaches, this year may go down in history as the moment that electric vehicles finally broke through into a new world order. Major events throughout the past twelve months include Lucid Motors cracking 500 miles of range, Rivian’s IPO and stock surge creating America’s second most valuable auto manufacturer (after… Continue reading EXCLUSIVE: How The New Infrastructure Bill Will Affect EV Adoption – HotCars
Christmas Eve Flights Canceled and Times Square Celebration Scaled Back Amid Omicron – The New York Times
Mayor Bill de Blasio at a news conference last week in Prospect Park, Brooklyn. He announced on Thursday that the Times Square celebration would go on, but with far fewer spectators.Credit…Dave Sanders for The New York Times New York City will scale back the Times Square New Year’s Eve celebration as the Omicron variant spreads,… Continue reading Christmas Eve Flights Canceled and Times Square Celebration Scaled Back Amid Omicron – The New York Times
Carl Palmer Wants Emerson, Lake and Palmer Tour to Be ‘Sincere’ – Ultimate Classic Rock
The idea of resurrecting Emerson, Lake & Palmer using hologram technology doesn’t interest Carl Palmer. He cites the Frank Zappa hologram tour as one that left him cold because it wasn’t “sincere enough.” But as the drummer tells UCR, he’s moving closer to finalizing his own concept, incorporating footage from a 1993 gig at the Royal Albert Hall… Continue reading Carl Palmer Wants Emerson, Lake and Palmer Tour to Be ‘Sincere’ – Ultimate Classic Rock
Henry ‘Matic’ Tenyue Interview (Part II) – 90s to Today – Reggaeville.com
12/23/2021 by Angus Taylor In Part 2 [read Part 1 here] of this interview with Henry Matic Tenyue, he talks about his solo works including his new Renditions EP. He also recalls how he went from UB40 to working with Soul II Soul and James Brown, and helped bring live horns to the revived UK dub… Continue reading Henry ‘Matic’ Tenyue Interview (Part II) – 90s to Today – Reggaeville.com
Aston Martin will replace Vantage, DB11 with all-electric cars – Automotive News Europe
Aston Martin has been able to move on its electrification plans after Daimler agreed last year to share more of its technology in exchange for a stake of up to 20 percent. Daimler currently owns 2.3 percent of Aston Martin. The plug-in hybrid V-8 drivetrain in the Valhalla is supplied by Mercedes’ performance arm AMG.… Continue reading Aston Martin will replace Vantage, DB11 with all-electric cars – Automotive News Europe
Stellantis CEO says EV cost burden is ‘beyond the limits’ for automakers – Automotive News Europe
DETROIT — Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares said external pressure on automakers to accelerate the shift to electric vehicles potentially threatens jobs and vehicle quality as producers struggle to manage the higher costs of building EVs. Governments and investors want car manufacturers to speed up the transition to electric vehicles, but the costs are “beyond the… Continue reading Stellantis CEO says EV cost burden is ‘beyond the limits’ for automakers – Automotive News Europe
Lancia will mimic Mercedes in pursuit of a future inside Stellantis – Automotive News Europe
MILAN — Lancia will pursue profitability over volume to secure a long-term home in the 14 brand Stellantis stable and try to mimic Mercedes-Benz to do so, its boss Luca Napolitano said. Lancia has in recent years retreated from a past littered with world rally titles and iconic cars such as the Delta to a… Continue reading Lancia will mimic Mercedes in pursuit of a future inside Stellantis – Automotive News Europe
7 coaching candidates who could be a fit for the Jaguars – Jaguars Wire
The Jacksonville Jaguars decided to move on from Urban Meyer this week after making one of the worst head coaching hires in recent history. However, that puts them in a situation where they will have to go through the process of a head coaching search for the second straight year, but that’s just fine in… Continue reading 7 coaching candidates who could be a fit for the Jaguars – Jaguars Wire
Ex-Premier League referee: Chelsea suffer major injustice in 1-1 draw with Everton – Goodison News
We’re delighted to welcome former Premier League referee Keith Hackett as our exclusive columnist. Each week he’ll be giving his views on the biggest talking points at Everton… Former Premier League referee Keith Hackett suggests Anthony Gordon cheated to win a free-kick against Chelsea as Everton drew 1-1 at Stamford Bridge. A youthful Everton side quickly recovered… Continue reading Ex-Premier League referee: Chelsea suffer major injustice in 1-1 draw with Everton – Goodison News