Friday
‘Friday’ star John Witherspoon dead at 77
John Witherspoon, actor-comedian who for decades made audiences laugh in television shows and films, including the hit Friday franchise, died suddenly at his home today. He was 77. “It is with deepest sorrow that we can confirm our beloved husband and father, John Witherspoon, one of the hardest working men in show business, died today …
Without deal, WeWork would have been out of money next Friday, sources say
A sign marks the location of a WeWork office facility on August 14, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. Scott Olson | Getty Images News | Getty Images Without the Softbank bailout deal, reeling space-sharing company WeWork would have been out of money by next Friday, sources tell CNBC’s David Faber. WeWork announced Tuesday that Japanese conglomerate …
5 things to know Friday
Astronauts set to make history: First all-female spacewalk NASA will try again Friday to conduct the first-ever all-female spacewalk, six months after the first attempt had to be canceled because of a lack of available spacesuits aboard the International Space Station. Astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir are scheduled to replace a faulty power controller …
Wales live breaking news plus traffic, weather and travel updates (Friday, October 18)
Met Office weather for Friday There are some heavy showers around today but there will also be some sunny spells. Here is the full forecast for Wales A largely unsettled day with sunny spells and heavy showers moving quickly across the country. Windy, especially in the south. Temperatures around average for the time of year, …
Friday briefing: Is this the pathway to Brexit? | World news
Top story: Irish leader to report to EU on progress Good morning briefers. I’m Martin Farrer, bringing you the top stories from home and abroad this Friday morning. Stephen Barclay, the Brexit secretary, will meet EU’s top negotiator, Michel Barnier, in Brussels this morning after talks between Boris Johnson and Leo Varadkar, the Irish taoiseach, …
Friday briefing: US sought Ukraine quid pro quo, texts show | World news
Top story: White House visit linked to cooperation over Biden Good morning briefers. I’m Martin Farrer and this is all the news that’s fit to take you into the weekend. US diplomats told Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, that a prestigious White House visit to meet Donald Trump was dependent on him making a public statement …
Earthquake report world-wide for Friday, 13 September 2019 / VolcanoDiscovery
Get our newsletter! Volcano Calendar 2019: We’re proud to present our 2019 volcano calendar: 13 different and attractive images of volcanoes, volcanic landscapes and phenomena taken during volcano tours over the past few years. Volcano Discoveries: “One of the most eye-catching guides to the world’s volcanoes ever published. VolcanoAdventures: Our professional team of volcanologists and …
On Friday the 13th, Don’t Be Freaked Out by the ‘Micromoon’
A full moon on Friday the 13th is spooky enough, but hold on to your black cats. September’s full moon will also be a “micromoon.” Skywatchers in Central, Mountain and Pacific time zones will get a view of the full moon tonight (Sept. 13) at 11:32 p.m., 10:32 p.m. and 9:32 p.m., respectively, while East …
Top 5 Things to Know in the Market on Friday By Investing.com
© Reuters. Investing.com — Stocks are within touching distance of new all-time highs after China stoked hopes of a trade deal with the U.S. Meanwhile, sterling is at a two-month high as Brexit risks recede, and WeWork’s IPO is back on the road. Here’s what you need to know in financial markets on Friday, 13th …
Friday briefing: Bercow lays down the law to PM | World news
Top story: Speaker swings behind written constitution Good morning briefers. I’m Martin Farrer and these are the top stories to help you over the line and into the weekend. John Bercow has promised that he will be prepared to rip up the parliamentary rulebook to stop any illegal attempt by Boris Johnson to take the …
