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Comedian calls "Simpsons" reference to Apu criticism "sad"

"The Simpsons" has briefly addressed criticism of its portrayal of its Indian shop owner, Apu, but a comedian who helped spark a conversation about the character calls the show's response "sad.".....»»

Category: topSource: foxnewsApr 9th, 2018

Actor Hank Azaria will no longer voice the character of Apu on "The Simpsons" following years of accusations of racism

Fox/Getty/Amy Sussman Hank Azaria, the actor who has voiced the character of Apu on "The Simpsons" for 30 years, has.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderJan 18th, 2020

India"s SpiceJet to lease 16 Boeing 737s to fill gap as groundings push up fares

Budget Indian airline SpiceJet Ltd said on Friday it planned to lease a "first lot" of 16 Boeing Co 737-800s to help fill a gap in aviation capacity that ratings agency ICRA said has pushed up fares by 30 to 40 percent since September......»»

Category: topSource: reutersApr 12th, 2019

Hank Azaria, Voice of Apu on ‘The Simpsons,’ Offers to Step Aside

The character of Apu, a thickly accented convenience store owner who has been on the show for nearly 30 years, has been called a racist stereotype......»»

Category: mediaSource: nytApr 25th, 2018

"The Simpsons" Response to Racism Accusations Over Apu Falls Flat With Most Viewers

On the episode, Lisa Simpson suggests controversy over longtime character Apu Nahasapeemapetilon may be "dealt with at a later date… if at all.”.....»»

Category: topSource: newsweekApr 9th, 2018

A famous cartoonist is comparing the World Cup mascot to a Simpsons character who died after one episode

AP A famous cartoonist has compared Zabivaka, the official 2018 FIFA World Cup mascot, to a Simpsons character who died after one episode. David Squires, The Guardian's satirical sc.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderJun 4th, 2018

Oxygen OS 5.1.7 Not Available For Indian OnePlus Owners

Shortly after it was pushed live, OnePlus pulled the 5.1.6 update due to a serious bootloader vulnerability glitch. However, Oxygen OS 5.1.7 is available in many countries now – although it is notably ab.....»»

Category: blogSource: valuewalkJun 18th, 2018

U.S. firms face off with Indian rival in lobbying against data storage rules

U.S. payment firms have successfully pushed India to consider diluting rules on data storage, but their lobbying campaign has sparked a bitter industry spat pitting them against local rival Paytm, according to sources and documents seen by Reuters......»»

Category: topSource: reutersJul 24th, 2018

Landstar sees drop in Q1 earnings amid challenging freight environment

Declining freight loads pushed down revenue and earnings per share......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournals2 hr. 49 min. ago

Chipotle says California"s minimum wage pushed menu prices up nearly 7%

Chipotle increased menu prices by about 7% because of the minimum wage increase in California. Chipotle says Californi.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nyt12 hr. 21 min. ago

Liz Cheney Says Trump "Doing Everything Possible" To Postpone Jan. 6 Case Beyond Election: "Deep Flaws In Character...Make Him Unfit To Serve As President"

Trump has another legal matter coming up this week as the SCOTUS will hear his presidential immunity claims Thursday. read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaApr 22nd, 2024

Mariska Hargitay paused filming episode of "Law & Order: SVU" to help lost child who thought she was a real cop

Mariska Hargitay channeled her character Olivia Benson when a child asked for her help while she was film.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 21st, 2024

"Trump Is A Force of Nature": Reince Priebus Has Raised $70M For GOP Convention Despite Being Pushed Out By Former President

Despite being pushed out by Trump, Reince Priebus raised $70 million for the GOP convention, navigating Trump's presence with caution. read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaApr 20th, 2024

Editorial: How the 2024 30 Under 30 innovate and inspire

The profiles for each of this year's 30 Under 30 honorees have been released. Here's how this year's cohort is breaking generational stereotypes and serving on the forefront of innovation......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 19th, 2024

Once a fringe Indian ideology, Hindu nationalism is now mainstream, thanks to Modi"s decade in power

Once a fringe Indian ideology, Hindu nationalism is now mainstream, thanks to Modi"s decade in power.....»»

Category: topSource: yahooApr 19th, 2024

"He Pushed Me": Wife’s Dying Words Help Convict Man Of Murder

"He Pushed Me": Wife’s Dying Words Help Convict Man Of Murder.....»»

Category: topSource: yahooApr 18th, 2024

12 jurors — including 3 finance guys and a woman whose friend is a convicted fraudster — have been chosen for Trump"s Manhattan criminal trial

Some selected to serve on Trump's jury are super boring finance guys. Others defy stereotypes. In this courtroom s.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 18th, 2024

St. Louis Character: Marian Middle School leader doubles annual budget, raises $20M

Mary Elizabeth Grimes comes from a family of educators, so it's no surprise she's currently serving as president of Marian Middle School in the Tower Grove South neighborhood. But her road to getting there is anything but traditional......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 18th, 2024

Sheetz sued by EEOC over alleged discriminatory hiring practices

The complaint alleges the company's hiring tactics have disproportionately excluded Black, American Indian/Alaska Native and multiracial job applicants......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 18th, 2024

The Spear In AI"s Back

The Spear In AI's Back Authored by Charles Hugh Smith via OfTwoMinds blog, That real harm will result from the use of AI tools is a given. AI is like the powerful character in an action movie who looks invincible until the.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytApr 18th, 2024