Rob Reiner used his fame to advocate for progressive causes. ‘Just a really special man. A terrible day’

Rob Reiner used his fame to advocate for progressive causes. ‘Just a really special man. A terrible day’

Rob Reiner was known to millions as a TV actor and film director. But the Brentwood resident, known for the classic films β€œStand by Me” and β€œWhen Harry Met Sally…,” was also a political force, an outspoken supporter of progressive causes and a Democratic Party activist who went beyond the typical role of celebrities who…

Read More
Tories ‘on the right but appeal to the majority’, says Kemi Badenoch | Politics News

Tories ‘on the right but appeal to the majority’, says Kemi Badenoch | Politics News

Kemi Badenoch has said the Conservatives have “values of the right” but that “will appeal to the majority”. The Tory leader listed policies including lower taxes on business and improving education standards as ones that define her party. Politics live: Follow the latest updates Speaking to Sky’s political correspondent Mhari Aurora, Ms Badenoch said: “Delivering…

Read More
Using the ocean to power data centers

Using the ocean to power data centers

The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy. Correspondent David Pogue examines what Panthalassa’s alternative to land-based data centers may mean.

Read More
From ‘Too Hot to Handle’ to ‘Let’s Marry Harry’: How Netflix created its own world of reality TV stars

From ‘Too Hot to Handle’ to ‘Let’s Marry Harry’: How Netflix created its own world of reality TV stars

Reality star Harry Jowsey has flirted, broken hearts and lied on TV. But now the 28-year-old Australian says he’s ready to find his soulmate β€” and he’s nervous. Last month, applications opened on a website for his new Netflix reality show, β€œLet’s Marry Harry,” with thousands of people signing up for the chance to be…

Read More