Remembering the Influential People Who Died in 2021
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Remembering the Influential People Who Died in 2021
Remembering , the Influential People , Who Died in 2021.
'The Independent' recently released a list of the many influential people who died in 2021.
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Former Secretary of State Colin Powell
served as the nation's first Black secretary
of state under former President George W.
Bush.
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Former Secretary of State Colin Powell
served as the nation's first Black secretary
of state under former President George W.
Bush.
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Former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, who died in June, served under four different presidents, including as secretary of defense for the second Bush administration.
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Other U.S. political figures
who died in 2021 include:.
Former Vice President Walter F.
Mondale,
former Delaware Governor Ruth Ann Minner
and talk show host Rush Limbaugh.
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Former Vice President Walter F.
Mondale,
former Delaware Governor Ruth Ann Minner
and talk show host Rush Limbaugh.
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Former Vice President Walter F.
Mondale,
former Delaware Governor Ruth Ann Minner
and talk show host Rush Limbaugh.
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The world of sports lost baseball's former home
run king, Hank Aaron, who died in January.
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The world of sports lost baseball's former home
run king, Hank Aaron, who died in January.
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Other influential sports figures
who died in 2021 include: .
NBA players Paul Westphal and Elgin Bayer,
boxer Leon Spinks and trailblazing golfer Lee Elder.
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NBA players Paul Westphal and Elgin Bayer,
boxer Leon Spinks and trailblazing golfer Lee Elder.
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NBA players Paul Westphal and Elgin Bayer,
boxer Leon Spinks and trailblazing golfer Lee Elder.
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NBA players Paul Westphal and Elgin Bayer,
boxer Leon Spinks and trailblazing golfer Lee Elder.
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The world of arts and entertainment
lost actors Cloris Leachman,
Christopher Plummer and Sonny Chiba, .
The world of arts and entertainment
lost actors Cloris Leachman,
Christopher Plummer and Sonny Chiba, .
The world of arts and entertainment
lost actors Cloris Leachman,
Christopher Plummer and Sonny Chiba, .
Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts, rappers DMX and Biz Markie and reggae artist Bunny Wailer, .
Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts, rappers DMX and Biz Markie and reggae artist Bunny Wailer, .
Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts, rappers DMX and Biz Markie and reggae artist Bunny Wailer, .
Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts, rappers DMX and Biz Markie and reggae artist Bunny Wailer, .
As well as comedians Paul Mooney
and Norm Macdonald.
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As well as comedians Paul Mooney
and Norm Macdonald.
Former Senator Joe Lieberman , Dead at 82.
Lieberman died in New York on
March 27 after suffering complications
from a fall, NBC News reports.
Senator Lieberman’s love of God,
his family, and America endured
throughout his life of service
in the public interest, Joe Lieberman's family, via statement.
Lieberman was the 2000 vice presidential nominee who ran for office with Al Gore.
Gore took to X on March 27
to offer his condolences. .
I am profoundly saddened by
the loss of Joe Lieberman... Joe was a
man of deep integrity who dedicated
his life to serving his country, Al Gore, via X.
It was an honor to stand
side-by-side with him
on the campaign trail. , Al Gore, via X.
I’ll remain forever grateful for
his tireless efforts to build
a better future for America, Al Gore, via X.
Former President George W. Bush also issued a statement, calling Lieberman "one of the most decent people I met during my time in Washington.".
Former President George W. Bush also issued a statement, calling Lieberman "one of the most decent people I met during my time in Washington.".
As Laura and I pray for Hadassah
and the Lieberman family, we
also pray that Joe’s example of
decency guides our Nation’s
leaders now and into the future, George W. Bush, via statement.
Other colleagues and international
leaders weighed in as well.
Other colleagues and international
leaders weighed in as well.
In an era of political carbon
copies, Joe Lieberman was
a singularity. One of one. , Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., via X.
In my very first meeting with him
decades ago, I was struck by his integrity,
decency and civic courage. He had a deep
moral sense and common sense and
was fearless in the defense of truth, Benjamin Netanyahu, prime minister of Israel, via statement
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This Day in History: , The War in Iraq Begins.
March 19, 2003.
In a televised address to the American people,
U.S. President George W. Bush announced the
beginning of a war that would end up lasting eight years.
48 hours earlier, the
U.S. had issued an ultimatum
to Iraqi dictator Saddam
Hussein to leave his country.
As justification for the war, Bush cited the
existence of weapons of mass destruction and
the country's support of terrorist groups.
The Hussein regime was toppled within
just a few weeks, but insurgents continued
a bloody guerrilla war against coalition forces.
In 2006, U.S. soldiers captured
Saddam Hussein while he was hiding in
a hole not far from his hometown.
He was tried, found guilty and executed
for crimes against the Iraqi people.
On December 15, 2011, the U.S. military
declared the end of its mission in Iraq.
Despite an extended investigation, U.N. inspectors
found no evidence of weapons of mass destruction in Iraq
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This Day in History: , Hank Aaron Breaks Babe Ruth’s
All-Time Home Run Record.
April 8, 1974.
Aaron hit his 715th home run
to earn the new record in front of
a crowd of 53,775 in Atlanta.
He hit the record-breaking homer
off a pitch from LA Dodgers' Al Downing.
The extraordinary achievement
would remain in place until 2007.
Aaron made his major league debut
with the Milwaukee Braves in 1954.
Over the span of his 23-year career,
Aaron played for the Braves in both Milwaukee and
Atlanta. He ended his career with the Milwaukee Brewers.
When he retired in 1976,
he had 755 home runs.
He was inducted into the
Baseball Hall of Fame in 1982
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Google Fires More Staffers , Following Protests Over , $1.2 Billion Israel Deal.
Google Fires More Staffers , Following Protests Over , $1.2 Billion Israel Deal.
'The Independent' reports that Google has fired at least
20 more workers following protests over the company
supplying Israel with technology amid the Gaza war.
'The Independent' reports that Google has fired at least
20 more workers following protests over the company
supplying Israel with technology amid the Gaza war.
A group representing the fired
workers said the total number of staff
terminated for protesting is now over 50. .
Internal turmoil at the tech giant revolves around
'Project Nimbus,' a 2021 contract for both Google and
Amazon to provide the Israeli government with technology. .
Internal turmoil at the tech giant revolves around
'Project Nimbus,' a 2021 contract for both Google and
Amazon to provide the Israeli government with technology. .
The $1.2 billion contract includes
cloud computing and artificial
intelligence services. .
The $1.2 billion contract includes
cloud computing and artificial
intelligence services. .
Last week, workers held sit-in
protests at Google's offices in both
New York and Sunnyvale, California.
The protests were organized by the group
No Tech For Apartheid, who said that 30 workers
were fired following the initial sit-in. .
According to Jane Chung, a spokeswoman for
No Tech For Apartheid, Google has now fired
"over 20" more workers, “including non-participating
bystanders during last week’s protests.”.
Google’s aims are clear:
the corporation is attempting
to quash dissent, silence
its workers, and reassert
its power over them, Jane Chung, a spokeswoman for No Tech For Apartheid, via 'The Independent'.
In its attempts to do so,
Google has decided to
unceremoniously, and
without due process,
upend the livelihoods of
over 50 of its own workers, Jane Chung, a spokeswoman for No Tech For Apartheid, via 'The Independent'.
In its attempts to do so,
Google has decided to
unceremoniously, and
without due process,
upend the livelihoods of
over 50 of its own workers, Jane Chung, a spokeswoman for No Tech For Apartheid, via 'The Independent'.
Google has disputed the group's claims,
stressing that the company carefully found that, “every single one of those whose employment
was terminated was personally and definitively
involved in disruptive activity inside our buildings.”
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Upcoming , Lyrid Meteor Shower , May Be Hard to See.
'The Independent' reports that skywatchers
looking to catch the Lyrid meteor shower
may be foiled by the moon. .
This year's peak activity occurs
on April 21 and 22, with up to
20 meteors expected per hour. .
Potential viewing should
last through April 29. .
However, the American Meteor Society
warns that strong moonlight
may interfere with viewing. .
Every year, multiple meteor showers
occur and don't require special
equipment to see them. .
For the most part, meteor showers originate
from debris left behind by comets, like the Lyrids,
which come from the comet Thatcher. .
As these space rocks enter the Earth's atmosphere,
air resistance makes them extremely hot,
which causes the air around them to glow.
This glow leaves a fiery trail behind
the meteor, which can be observed
from the ground as a "shooting star.".
Look to the northeast and just
keep staring at the same spot
in the sky. It's always impressive
when you see these things, Don Pollacco, University of Warwick
astronomer, via 'The Independent'.
The Lyrids are best viewed from the Northern Hemisphere,
while the upcoming Eta Aquarids meteor shower
can best be seen from the Southern Hemisphere.
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Microsoft Makes $1.5 Billion , Investment in Leading , UAE Technology Firm.
Microsoft Makes $1.5 Billion , Investment in Leading , UAE Technology Firm.
'The Independent' reports that Microsoft has announced
a $1.5 billion investment in a leading United Arab
Emirates-based artificial intelligence firm. .
'The Independent' reports that Microsoft has announced
a $1.5 billion investment in a leading United Arab
Emirates-based artificial intelligence firm. .
The deal, overseen by the UAE's powerful national security
adviser, will see Microsoft president Brad Smith join
technology holding company G42's board of directors.
The deal, overseen by the UAE's powerful national security
adviser, will see Microsoft president Brad Smith join
technology holding company G42's board of directors.
The UAE's national security adviser,
Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, is the
current chairman of G42's board of directors. .
In a statement released on April 16, Microsoft
said the deal “was developed in close consultation
with both the UAE and U.S. governments.”.
In a statement released on April 16, Microsoft
said the deal “was developed in close consultation
with both the UAE and U.S. governments.”.
G42, which runs data centers in the Middle East
and elsewhere, has built the world's leading
Arabic-language AI model, Jais. .
According to Microsoft, G42 will move its
AI applications and services over to the U.S.
tech giant's cloud computing platform. .
According to Microsoft, G42 will move its
AI applications and services over to the U.S.
tech giant's cloud computing platform. .
The deal will also look to bring digital infrastructure
to regions that G42 has already established
a presence, including the Middle East and Africa.
'The Independent' reports that G42 previously cut ties with
Chinese hardware suppliers to limit U.S. concerns that
the company was closely tied to the Chinese government.
'The Independent' reports that G42 previously cut ties with
Chinese hardware suppliers to limit U.S. concerns that
the company was closely tied to the Chinese government.
Prior to Microsoft's investment, the company
reportedly faced allegations of spying for its
connection to a mobile phone app identified as spyware.
The tech company also faced accusations
that it gathered genetic material from
U.S. users for the Chinese government. .
The tech company also faced accusations
that it gathered genetic material from
U.S. users for the Chinese government.
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EPA Takes Aim at, US Chemical Emissions, That Are Likely Carcinogens.
'The Independent' reports that over 200 chemical
plants in the United States will be required
to reduce toxic emissions under a new rule. .
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
released the new rule regarding toxic
emissions likely to cause cancer on April 9.
The rule is meant to deliver critical health protections
for communities faced with industrial pollution from
dangerous chemicals, such as chloroprene and ethyl oxide.
The rule will significantly reduce
emissions from the Denka Performance
Elastomer facility in LaPlace, Louisiana.
The facility is the largest producer of
chloroprene emissions in the U.S., according
to EPA Administrator Michael Regan.
Every community in this country
deserves to breathe clean air.
That’s why I took the Journey
to Justice tour to communities
like St. John the Baptist Parish,
where residents have borne
the brunt of toxic air for far too long, Michael Regan, EPA Administrator, via 'The Independent'.
We promised to listen to folks that
are suffering from pollution and act
to protect them. Today we deliver
on that promise with strong final
standards to slash pollution,
reduce cancer risk and ensure
cleaner air for nearby communities, Michael Regan, EPA Administrator, via 'The Independent'.
According to officials, the changes
are meant to reduce ethylene oxide and
chloroprene emissions in the U.S. by nearly 80%.
'The Independent' reports that the rule updates
several regulations on chemical plant emissions
that have not been altered in nearly 20 years.
The EPA said that the new rule will reduce a total of over
6,200 tons of toxic air pollutants annually in an effort
to address health risks in neighboring communities
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Sinéad O’Connor’s Estate , Tells Donald Trump to Stop Using Her Music.
Sinéad O’Connor’s Estate , Tells Donald Trump to Stop Using Her Music.
Donald Trump has been using O'Connor's rendition of "Nothing Compares 2 U"
at campaign events, CNN reports. .
The late singer's estate issued a joint statement with Chrysalis Records to say that O'Connor would have been "disgusted, hurt and insulted" by Trump's use of the song.
Throughout her life, it is well known
that Sinéad O’Connor lived by a fierce
moral code defined by honesty,
kindness, fairness, and decency
towards her fellow human beings. , Sinéad O’Connor’s estate, via joint statement
with Chrysalis Records.
It was with outrage therefore that
we learned that Donald Trump has
been using her iconic performance
of "Nothing Compares 2 U"
at his political rallies, Sinéad O’Connor’s estate, via joint statement
with Chrysalis Records.
It is no exaggeration to say that
Sinéad would have been disgusted,
hurt, and insulted to have her work
misrepresented in this way by someone
who she herself referred
to as a ‘biblical devil.’, Sinéad O’Connor’s estate, via joint statement
with Chrysalis Records.
As the guardians of her legacy, we
demand that Donald Trump, and
his associates desist from using
her music immediately, Sinéad O’Connor’s estate, via joint statement
with Chrysalis Records.
Trump has received similar cease-and-desist
letters from other artists in the past.
Such artists include the Rolling Stones, R.E.M., Linkin Park and the estate of Tom Petty. .
Such artists include the Rolling Stones, R.E.M., Linkin Park and the estate of Tom Petty. .
Such artists include the Rolling Stones, R.E.M., Linkin Park and the estate of Tom Petty. .
Such artists include the Rolling Stones, R.E.M., Linkin Park and the estate of Tom Petty. .
Adele and Steven Tyler have also told the former president that he can't use their music, CNN reports. .
Adele and Steven Tyler have also told the former president that he can't use their music, CNN reports.
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