King Charles III formally appoints Rishi Sunak as Britain's new prime minister Former finance minister Rishi Sunak has taken office as British prime minister, the latest leader of the ruling Conservative Party hoping to break a cycle of political chaos and address the country’s economic mess. Sunak, the first British Asian to assume the role, took power after a ceremonial meeting with King Charles III. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/...H5TbOPW7Q9EpYLYQE9IxV0TBCs9ge/AM+kYjHQgEAAA==
King Charles III appointed Prince Edward and Princess Anne to be filling in when he's out of town. He could disown Prices Andrew and Harry and I won't be surprised if he actually does.
Christine McVie, of Fleetwood Mac, is dead at 79 View in browser | nytimes.com BREAKING NEWS Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac is dead at 79. The singer-songwriter was a hitmaker for one of music’s most popular bands. Wednesday, November 30, 2022 3:10 PM ET Ms. McVie’s commercial potency hit a high point in the 1970s and ’80s; she wrote or co-wrote half of the 16 tracks on Fleetwood Mac’s 1988 “Greatest Hits” anthology, including “Don’t Stop,” “Say You Love Me,” “You Make Lovin’ Fun,” and “Hold Me.” https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/30/...4613&user_id=4c68c4e9bd3f963fbfe158170142f11f
Jiang Zemin, leader who guided China into global market, dies at 96 Wednesday, November 30, 2022 3:55 AM ET Mr. Jiang was president of China for a decade from 1993. His stewardship of the capitalist transformation that had begun under Deng Xiaoping was one of his signal accomplishments. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/30/world/asia/jiang-zemin-dead.html
Baseball pitching legend Gaylord Perry and Football great John Hadl have passed away Gaylord Perry pitched for the San Francisco Giants, Cleveland Indians (now known as the Guardians), Texas Rangers, San Diego Padres, New York Yankees, Atlanta Braves, Seattle Mariners, and Kansas City Royals. Perry was the first Pitcher to be a Cy Young award winner in the National League and American League. His number 36 was retired by the Giants. and only hit one home run. Here's the story: Like most pitchers, Perry was not renowned for his hitting ability, and in his sophomore season of 1963, his manager Alvin Dark is said to have joked, "There would be a man on the moon before Gaylord Perry would hit a home run."[19] There are other variants on the story, but either way, on July 20, 1969, just an hour after the Apollo 11 spacecraft carrying Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the Moon, Perry hit the first home run of his career. John Hadl played most of his pro football career with the San Diego Chargers (Now Los Angeles Chargers) He also played for the Houston Oilers, Los Angeles Rams and Green Bay Packers. He was a outstanding player for the Kansas Jayhawks Hadl still holds two Kansas records: longest interception return, a 98-yard run against TCU and longest punt, 94 yards versus Oklahoma.[3]. He wore 21 as a quarterback number which I could not relate to. They were great players. That's all I can say
Bob McGrath, who played the sweater-clad neighborhood music teacher and general advice-giver on “Sesame Street” for almost half a century, died at his home in New Jersey on Sunday morning. He was 90.
Barbara Walters, the pioneering TV journalist who began at the 'TODAY' show, has died. She was 93. Barbara Walters, the pioneering TV broadcaster who blazed a trail for women in a male-dominated medium, died Friday. She was 93 years old. Walters, who broke into the business in 1961 as a writer on NBC’s "TODAY" show, was known in recent years as the co-creator of the daytime show "The View," but older viewers remember her as the first female anchor of a network news program. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-new...Zfrz1Q4czXLyyTQa2CG4JlagTwqvWvf75BZtZ9uU7AQAA
Former Pope Benedict XVI dies age 95 Benedict XVI, the Pope Emeritus, has died in Vatican City at the age of 95 following a period of ill health. Benedict, who was the first pontiff in almost 600 years to resign his position, rather than hold office for life, passed away on Saturday, according to a statement from the Vatican. https://www.cnn.com/2022/12/31/euro...g53iuk6RgHym46kz2pzitVSnQ&bt_ts=1672482831396
The sports world has lost three great superstars in their own right. NFL stars Franco Harris (A Pittsburgh Steeler great), Ronnie Hillman (A Denver Bronco great For Super Bowl 50) and Pele the soccer great from Brazil and played got the New York Cosmos.
Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of Elvis Presley, dead at 54 Singer Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of the late Elvis Presley and Priscilla Presley, has died, her mother confirms in a statement. She was 54. “It is with a heavy heart that I must share the devastating news that my beautiful daughter Lisa Marie has left us. She was the most passionate strong and loving woman I have ever known,” Priscilla Presley said in a statement provided to CNN by a representative. “We ask for privacy as we try to deal with this profound loss. Thank you for the love and prayers. At this time there will be no further comment.” Lisa Marie Presley was hospitalized earlier on Thursday after suffering a cardiac arrest. https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/12/entertainment/lisa-marie-presley-cardiac-arrest/index.html?utm_term=1673576433410004f7b069639&utm_source=cnn_Breaking+News&utm_medium=email&bt_ee=oioRHs37ErXGst8zjTZ3UCooKJpJ9+J74KE/P4HBK14YkVl5QaXhHjy0oRVnHfba&bt_ts=1673576433413 My goodness.......shocking and so sudden. She attended the Golden Globe awards just two days ago. Her son died of suicide just two years ago.......
Former Heisman Trophy winner Charles White has passed away, White was the third USC player to win the Heisman after Mike Garrett and O.J. Simpson
David Crosby, '60s rocker with The Byrds and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, dies at 81 David Crosby, the legendary singer-songwriter and founding member of the Byrds and member of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, died Thursday. The two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee was 81. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/obitua...C82XiM7Er3L4apIaQwG2xGVW28HZxu0P/Accybg0WAQAA
Had Harry not nuked the filibuster for SCOTUS nominees, it's likely Samuel Alito would have written the dissenting opinion on Dobbs. Harry Reid: pro life all star!
David Crosby had a great career with the Byrds, Crosby, Stills and Nash, and Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young. He will be missed.
Who's next, my fellow boomers? Jagger & Richards are in their 80s (although I am unconvinced that Richards is in fact a living organism). McCartney, Ringo, Clapton, whatever's left of the Who crew, Rod Stewart, Van Morrison, John Fogerty, Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, Dylan, Smokey Robinson, Don Henley, Robert Plant, Donald Fagen, Billy Joel, Steven Tyler... Any wagers?
Baseball fans are mourning the loss of Sal Bando who died at 78 aftre battling cancer. Bando played for the Oakland A's (Athletics) (Started as Kansas City Athletics) and Milwaukee Brewers He was part of the Oakland Athletics dynasty in 1972-1974.
Sadly I'm at an age where I'm seeing all my favorite musical legends go. Last week was Jeff Beck, this week David Crosby. I would never wager on the deaths of others, but I think that pool will be depleting on a regular basis going forward (except Keith Richards, of course.)
It certainly won't be Keith Richards. As you can see in the photo you posted he is one of the Undead.
Lisa Loring who played Wednesday on the Addams Family passed away. I think that leaves John Astin as the only original member left alive.