Iconic Actress Julie Andrews Receives Highest Honour for A Film Career
Hollywood icon Julius Andrews on Thursday expressed astonishment as she was presented with the AFI award, the honor for a career in film. The 86-year-old describes herself as “gobsmacked” by the honor. Mary Poppins is both the title of a movie and the name of its protagonist. Originally produced in 1964, it continues to be […]
China’s Zero-Covid Policy is Financially Impacting Global Tourism
China’s strict zero-Covid policy has had a global impact on tourism. Chinese tourists, who were among the top spenders before the pandemic, are currently nonexistent. The same thing is happening in Southeast Asia, where businesses that rely heavily on tourism are not getting visitors. China continues to maintain a zero-tolerance policy against the Covid-19 virus […]
George Cruikshank, A Master of Storytelling Through Illustrations
Long before Disney and Hollywood, there were many past artists who entertained children and families, telling stories with their drawings. During the 20th century, one popular household name is Norman Rockwell, whose paintings, post cards and publications have been preserved and promoted. On the other side of the Atlantic, there was another masterful artist, who […]
Intel Postpones Groundbreaking for Ohio Factory Due to Delay in Government Funding for CHIPS Act
The groundbreaking for what would be the United States’ most tremendous advancement in the realm of semiconductor manufacturing has been put on pause by the technology company, Intel. On Thursday, June 23, the corporation announced it would be delaying the celebratory activity for the Ohio chip factory; the projected $100-billion-worth semiconductor plant they had trumpeted […]