The relationship between the Ford family scion and his new chief is one of the oddest marriages in corporate America today. Normally, when an executive like Bill Ford presides over historic losses, he is shown the door. But, of course, Bill Ford is the great-grandson of Henry Ford. And the Fords have remained incredibly cohesive in their control of the 104-year-old automaker: a family member has served as chairman or CEO of Ford for all but 20 years of that history....
As it played out during the dark decade of the 1940s, Europe’s loss was America’s artistic gain. Our visual arts, music, architecture and even the movies were radically transformed in ways that we still feel today. ““Exiles and EmigrEs: The Flight of European Artists From Hitler’’ (at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art through May 11, then traveling to Montreal and Berlin) attempts to tell this story in 130 works by 23 exiled artists, and–much more broadly and successfully–in a hefty catalog....
These agreements have opened new avenues for prosperity and peaceful coexistence in the region. They are unquestionably in the strategic interests of the United States and our international partners, and that is why the Biden administration has embraced them. As Secretary of State Antony Blinken said, “The relationship that Israel is developing with other countries in the region [is] a very important development, and one that we look forward to help build on....
“Soft targets, crowded places, and critical infrastructure remain an attractive target to domestic terrorists and to those who wish to embarrass the government,” Brian Harrell, former Assistant Secretary for Infrastructure Protection at the Department of Homeland Security, told Newsweek. Five people died and dozens more were injured when pro-Trump protesters stormed the Capitol in an attempt to overturn the certfication of Biden’s electoral victory on Wednesday. Lawmakers managed to finish the vote following scenes of violence and mayhem, and now whispers of further turmoil surround Biden’s impending ceremony to become president of the United States....
Hello, anybody out there? Hmm. The newspaper industry is once again trying to figure out how to entice the 18-to-29 crowd into reading papers before they’re lost forever to television, magazines and cyberspace. This is a monumental task, of course, given that many of the Generation X ilk view newspapers as totally uncool. So newspapers across the nation have come up with the obvious solution: slap a gloss of hipness in the paper and see what happens....
The game in question was against Spain as the Super Eagles overcame a goal deficit to stun the star-studded Europeans 3-2 at Stade de la Beaujoire. Javier Clemente’s men were coasting home to victory courtesy of Fernando Hierro and Raúl González’ strikes but Bora Milutinović’s side claimed recorded an upset thanks to Adepoju, an own goal from Andoni Zubizarreta plus Sunday Oliseh’s screamer. But Adepoju who is La Liga Nigeria manager evokes memories of a tough challenge from Guillermo Amor....
Goals from Sergio Aguero, Vincent Kompany and David Silva earned the Citizens their first trophy under Pep Guardiola. And the Nigeria international who won the League Cup twice with the Etihad Stadium outfit has hailed the ‘shark boys’ for their victory at Wembley on Sunday. A post shared by Kelechi Iheanacho (@kelechi72) on Feb 25, 2018 at 2:09pm PST
Musa, a proud dad of two, took a break from the Foxes’ training ground to send his birthday wishes to his young ‘prince’. The pacy forward could make his 20th league appearance for Craig Shakespeare’s team when they welcome Stoke City to the King Power Stadium on Saturday as they close in on a top ten spot in the league.
These polar stratospheric clouds were photographed by Norwegian photographer Fredrik Broms from Kvaløya. “I’ve been on the lookout for polar stratospheric clouds (PSCs) all winter,” Broms told spaceweather.com. “This morning, I caught a split-second glimpse of some really colourful PSCs, and within an hour another gap in the storm clouds revealed a bigger display.” “Some of the clouds were very colorful, including an absolutely stunning greenish cloud surrounded by purple....
The kind of pain you’re feeling (burning, sharp, aching, etc.) and any additional symptoms you have (sensitivity to light, headache, etc.) can help your healthcare provider determine the cause. Your healthcare provider may prescribe eye drops or self-care treatments. In some situations, you may need to see an eye doctor. This article examines some common causes of eye pain. It also explains how they’re diagnosed and treated. Causes Your eye sits in a bony socket called the orbit....
It’s hard to make a comparison this early, though Elliott is on pace to break Eric Dickerson’s three-decade-old rookie rushing record. MORE: Cowboys comeback gives Dak another leg up on Romo And yet one of Smith’s former opponents has seen enough and weighed in Monday. “He’s better than 22,” former Eagles Pro Bowl linebacker Seth Joyner said of Elliott on WIP radio in Philadelphia, referencing Smith’s old number. “I’ve always said, if you took back Barry Sanders and you put him behind that line that Emmitt played, he’d double the amount of yards that Emmitt had....
The star of the upcoming DC film The Flash announced in a statement provided to Variety on Monday that they have begun ongoing treatment for “complex mental health issues.” Miller, who is non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, also apologized to people who have been upset or concerned about their past behavior. According to their statement, Miller looks to move past those issues and commit “to doing the necessary work to get back to a healthy, safe and productive stage in my life....
On an afternoon dampened by injuries for Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk, Liverpool prevailed 6-5 on penalties after a goalless 120 minutes. Konstantinos Tsimikas scored the winning spot-kick, following a brilliant save from Alisson to deny Mason Mount. On the 150th anniversary of the world’s most-loved domestic cup, a gloriously sun-kissed day here in north-west London saw an entertaining game befitting the occasion. Just like in February, it was gripping despite ending goalless, with chances aplenty at both ends....
PREMIER LEAGUE TRIO DUMPED OUT BY LESSER FOES Manchester United got the Saturday action underway with a 4-0 thumping of Championship side Reading, with Wayne Rooney opening the scoring at Old Trafford to pull level with Sir Bobby Charlton’s all-time record of 249 goals for the club. VOTE: Rooney’s best Man Utd goals United’s neighbours City had been in similarly rampant mood on Friday evening as they tore West Ham apart 5-0 at London Stadium, although Slaven Bilic was not the only top-flight manager to reflect on a woeful cup weekend....
The FAA on Friday issued a statement taking responsibility for the oversight after coming under withering criticism from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Amid heightened concerns of violence following the January 6 insurrection, Pelosi said she would seek to hold the FAA accountable. The agency also said it’s seeking to prevent similar events from happening in the future. “We deeply regret that we contributed to a precautionary evacuation of the Capitol complex and apologize for the disruption and fear experienced by those who work there,” the FAA told Newsweek in a statement....
The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said a vehicle crashed into spectators after it left a mud track and broke through a guard rail around 6:35 p.m. local time Sunday. It is unknown what caused the vehicle to leave the track. Police are investigating the incident. El Paso’s ABC-7 (KVIA) reported El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement: “The preliminary investigation revealed one of the vehicles due to unknown reasons left the mud-track striking and breaking through a guard rail....
“I believe Marco (Fabian) will be on the Phoenix list,” said Herrera in an interview on his 46th birthday on ESPN’s Futbol Picante, adding that he doesn’t need the 24-year-old’s golazos last weekend to prove his talent. “I’m looking for consistency,” added Herrera on Fabian. “He’s regaining his form and can demonstrate that he is ready to play and compete against anyone.” Talking about the right wing back situation, Herrera said that Pachuca’s Rodolfo Pizarro - who played against Korea Republic in January - has “a lot of assets, but is very young” and confirmed Chavez will get a shot at the position against the U....
