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Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Malcolm-Jamal Warner dies at 54: All on his wife, children and family
Malcolm-Jamal Warner has bid farewell to the world at the age of 54. A People report stated that the actor accidentally drowned while swimming. The tragic incident took place in Costa Rica, where he was enjoying some time off work with his family. Malcolm-Jamal Warner gained fame for his role as Theo Huxtable, the son of Bill Cosby's character, in The Cosby Show. Malcolm-Jamal Warner is survived by his wife and daughter.(Danny Moloshok/Invision/AP) Also read: Malcolm-Jamal Warner net worth: A look at The Cosby Show star's career after tragic death at 54 Malcolm-Jamal Warner's family Fans who grew up watching Malcolm-Jamal Warner in the '90s are left in shock. The incident has brought the spotlight on his family, which mostly stayed away from media attention. Born in 1970 in New Jersey, Malcolm-Jamal Warner was raised by his devoted mother, Pamela Warner. After her divorce, she took up the role of his manager to help her son succeed in his career, People reported. On the other hand, his father, Robert Warner Jr, used to work on managing a drug intervention program. It left a significant impact on Malcolm-Jamal's formative life. The actor's name is taken after activist Malcolm X and the iconic jazz star Ahmad Jamal, as per IMDB. Malcolm-Jamal Warner's relationships Warner preferred to keep his life away from being a subject of media discussion, which is why his wife's identity has been a secret to date. The duo became parents to a baby girl in 2017. The actor's wife is a Connecticut-based attorney, reported Just Jared. Before his marriage, The Cosby Show actor had a string of high-profile affairs, which began with his former co-star Michelle Doris Thomas. After dating for a decade, the duo parted ways. Malcolm-Jamal Warner was right by her side when she died due to stomach cancer in 1998. Also read: Frank Grillo made chilling comment about death hours before his Delta flight made emergency landing: 'Just want to…' His next high-profile relationship was with Lean On Me actress Karen Malina White. They bonded after the conclusion of The Cosby Show in 2000, but after being together for nearly seven years, they called it quits, Just Jared reported. Malcolm-Jamal's most high-profile relationship was with Flag Day star Regina Rene King. Romance blossomed between the actors in 2011, but after two years, they decided to part ways. According to US Weekly, the actor wasn't 'feeling it anymore' and asked King and her young son from her ex-husband to move out, leaving her 'heartbroken.' While fans are waiting for an official statement from Warner's family, Warner's death has left a void in the hearts of his fans, but his legacy will continue to live through his characters and the impact of his work. FAQs: 1. Who is Malcolm-Jamal Warner's partner? Malcolm Jamal Warner was married, but the identity of his wife is a secret. 2. What happened between Malcolm-Jamal Warner and Regina King? Malcolm-Jamal Warner and Regina King ended their two-year relationship in 2013 because he 'wasn't feeling it anymore.' 3. Is Regina King still with Malcolm-Jamal Warner? No, Regina King parted ways with Malcolm-Jamal Warner in 2013. 4. Who is Malcolm-Jamal Warner's mother? Pamela Warner is the mother of Malcolm-Jamal Warner.
Al Etihad
6 days ago
- Politics
- Al Etihad
Union Pledge Day celebrates UAE's historic path to unification
17 July 2025 22:14 MAYS IBRAHIM (ABU DHABI)The UAE marks Union Pledge Day on July 18, celebrating a national occasion that honours the past, inspires future generations, and reaffirms the shared values that have shaped the country since its Pledge Day commemorates the pivotal meeting held on July 18, 1971, when the Founding Father of the UAE, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and his brothers, the Rulers, signed the declaration of the Union and announced the official name of the UAE. This historic moment laid the foundation for the formation of the United Arab Emirates later that year on December occasion was introduced last year by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who emphasised the importance of reflecting on the nation's values of unity, ambition, and determination.'On this day in 1971, the Founding Father and his brothers the Rulers signed the declaration of the Union and the UAE Constitution while announcing the name of our country: the United Arab Emirates. In preparation for the nation's establishment on 2 December, it was a historic day on which they laid the foundations of the Union. Today, we declare 18 July as Union Pledge Day, a national occasion to celebrate the history of our country and the blessed journey towards establishing the Union,' His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed wrote, announcing the occasion last Pledge Day is now officially the first major celebration on the UAE's annual calendar of national is followed by Flag Day (November 3), Commemoration Day (November 30), and Eid Al Etihad, or National Day (December 2).While not yet a public holiday, Union Pledge Day is designed to be a reflective and educational occasion, inviting citizens, residents, and visitors to pause and honour the country's aims to deepen awareness, particularly among the youth, about the UAE's formation and the dedication of its leaders and its people to achieve unity. The observance also reinforces national values laid down by Sheikh Zayed, which continue to guide the UAE's path toward progress and prosperity.
Daily Record
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Five more transfers, Balikwisha in - Celtic dream XI for new season as £17m windfall sparks signing rush
Brendan Rodgers has already brought in four new faces but more are on the way as the clock ticks towards the new campaign Three was the magic number for Brendan Rodgers when asked in May how many new faces he needed this summer. That was the figure he had in mind, on the basis that Celtic would keep all of their top stars. Since then, Greg Taylor has left the building and Nicolas Kuhn is set to become the latest big-money sale as he finalises a £17.2million switch to Como. Throw in the money freed up by Maik Nawrocki and Gustaf Lagerbielke's departures and there's plenty of cash to burn on new signings. Rodgers will expect to see the lion's share of that as he targets another left-back, central defender, two wingers and at least one striker. As things stand, Kieran Tierney, Ross Doohan, Callum Osmand, Ben Nygren and Hayato Imamura have all checked into Parkhead. But as the clock ticks towards Flag Day and the Champions League play-offs, there's still plenty of work to be done. So what would a successful transfer window look like for the Kings of Scotland? Left-back - Harley Mills, Tyrell Malacia This role could be a tough sell to prospective new signings as Kieran Tierney will undoubtedly be the first pick. With Greg Taylor now gone, Celts must find an able deputy. And while KT will be called upon for the showpiece games, Rodgers will have to carefully manage the 28-year-old's gametime, given his injury record. That could see the position evolve into a job share, and the champions may be tempted to look at a younger talent. Peterborough's Harley Mills has been linked and at the age of just 19, fits the bill. The former Aston Villa trainee cemented his place in Darren Ferguson's side last term and would cost around £1m, a modest fee. On the other side of the coin, whispers of a move for Man United fringe man Tyrell Malacia refuse to fade. The 25-year-old Netherlands international has been dubbed surplus to requirements at Old Trafford, and Celts could land him for around £3.2m. Wages would be an obvious stumbling block, though. Alternatively, Rodgers could examine the youth ranks and give rising star Mitchell Frame a chance to become the next big name to emerge from the academy. Centre-back - Justin de Haas, Etienne Youte As Lagerbielke follows Nawrocki out of the door, it's clear that Celtic require more defensive cover. Cameron Carter-Vickers is Rodgers' go-to man at the heart of the rearguard, but the USA international has been unable to establish a solid partnership since Carl Starfelt's exit in 2023. The jury remains out on Liam Scales and £6m signing Auston Trusty, while Stephen Welsh looks set to move back to Belgium on a permanent deal. That leaves rookie Dane Murray as the only other central defender on the books and the Hoops are actively looking for another stopper. Dutchman Justin de Haas has emerged as a target after impressing with Portuguese side Famalicao last term. The AZ Alkmaar and PSV Eindhoven product is entering the final year of his contract and is valued at around £3m. However, the Scottish champions could face competition for his signature as clubs across Europe track the giant 6ft 4in star. Le Harve defender Etienne Youte is another player who has reportedly attracted the attention of Parkhead scouts and would be keen on a move to Glasgow. The 23-year-old also becomes a free agent next summer and his French employers are ready to cash in for around £4.3m, rather than lose him for nothing. Winger - Michel Ange-Balikwisha, Isak Jansson Talks are ongoing with Royal Antwerp over attacker Michel-Ange Balikwisha. The lightning-quick Belgian wide man has been a long-term target and his club have been forced to lower their initial £5m plus asking fee. Balikwisha was the subject of a Hoops approach in January but the deal was scuppered by an injury which ruled him out for most of the campaign. Now back to full fitness, Celtic have reignited their interest and the 24-year-old is believed to be keen on a switch. Rapid Vienna ace Isak Jansson is also on the wishlist and it's believed the Bhoys have already made an enquiry over a deal for the 23-year-old. Jansson is viewed as a direct replacement for Kuhn after an impressive campaign with the Austrian giants, where he notched nine goals and six assists. But his eye-catching form has also alerted Lazio and Fiorentina, which could spark a bidding war for the ex-Sweden Under-21 international. Striker - Shin Yamada, Evan Ferguson Centenary legend Frank McAvennie may disagree, but the Double-winners are in the market for more firepower. Rodgers was left reeling in January when the club failed to secure a replacement for Kyogo, moving Daizen Maeda up front as a short-term solution. The Japanese running machine turned out to be the surprise package, burying 33 goals and hoovering up the Player of the Year accolades. Celtic also shattered their transfer record to land £9m forward Adam Idah from Norwich City, and despite netting 20 goals in his first full season at Parkhead, the Irish powerhouse struggled to nail down a regular starting berth. Kawasaki Frontale frontman Shin Yamada could be the latest J1 League export to arrive in Glasgow's east end after the successes of Kyogo, Maeda and Reo Hatate in green and white. Reports suggest the £1.5m-rated attacker is on the verge of clinching a move to Celtic Park having scored 32 goals in 121 appearances in Japan. A potential loan deal for Napoli youngster Giuseppe Ambrosino has also been mooted, while Evan Ferguson has even been touted as a possible option. Once valued at £100m by Brighton, promising forward Ferguson has lost his way in recent years and is free to leave the Seagulls this summer after an uninspiring loan stint at West Ham. The 20-year-old would still command an eye-watering transfer fee, but could be an option on a season-long loan as a marquee signing. Dream starting XI Denmark captain Kasper Schmeichel is the undisputed No.1 in goals. In front of him, Tierney, CCV and Alistair Johnston form a defence capable of facing the elite in the Champions League, and towering stopper De Haas could be the missing piece of the jigsaw. Skipper Callum McGregor, 32, isn't getting any younger but remains the beating heart of this Celtic winning machine. The future of Reo Hatate remains up in the air, and if he's to leave, new Bhoy Nyrgren could slot into his role in the middle of the park, with £11m playmaker Arne Engels making up an impressive trio. As Kuhn vacates the No.10 jersey, Jansson could quickly take over on the right-hand flank, with Balikwisha operating on the opposite side. Star man Maeda could attract interest, and if he decides against extending his current contract, which runs until 2027, Celts could cash in while his stock is high. Perhaps that would convince the four-in-a-row champions to push the boat out on Ferguson. We'll have to wait and see what the remaining two months of the window bring. Tune in to Hotline Live every Sunday to Thursday and have your say on the biggest issues in Scottish football and listen to Record Sport's newest podcast, Game On, every Friday for your sporting fix, all in bitesize chunks.
Yomiuri Shimbun
05-07-2025
- Politics
- Yomiuri Shimbun
Donald Trump Has Wrapped His Political Career in the American Flag
He was born on June 14, the date President Woodrow Wilson designated as Flag Day. As a real estate developer, he battled the town of Palm Beach over the height of a flagpole at his Mar-a-Lago estate. As president in 2020, he hugged and kissed the flag and appeared to call it 'baby' as a crowd cheered at the Conservative Political Action Conference. Trump has wrapped his political career in the American flag, making the Stars and Stripes a central visual in his 'Make America Great Again' movement. On Friday, he celebrated July Fourth from the South Lawn of the White House, where he recently installed an 88-foot flagpole. He attended a picnic there with military families and signed his signature tax and spending legislation in front of more than a dozen American flags. He wore his signature uniform: a red tie, white shirt and blue suit, along with a MAGA cap that had an American flag embroidered on the side. Almost every politician uses the American flag as a backdrop, but no other has deployed the national symbol as their own brand as extensively as the former retail and licensing mogul. His family business sells dozens of 'Trump' branded trinkets with flag imagery, including a $120 rubber beach tote and a $110 knit sweater. His supporters have imposed his face on American flags, which they fly from their vehicles or wave from the crowds at his political rallies. His campaign peddled gold lapel pins with 'TRUMP' emblazoned on the flag, available for a $50 donation. And only Trump has transformed the meaning of the American flag into one of the most divisive topics in modern discourse. As flags are raised throughout the country to honor the traditionally unifying anniversary of the country's birthday, Trump's efforts to absorb the American flag into the branding of his Republican Party have left the nation divided over how to celebrate. He calls his supporters 'patriots' and his opponents anti-American, ripping open long-simmering debates over what it means to wave the flag and who gets to define American freedom. He has also spurred efforts among some Democrats and Trump opponents to embrace the flag and Independence Day celebrations – while, among others who do not care for Trump, he has pushed them away from such traditionally patriotic activities. 'It is fitting that the President of the United States loves the Star-Spangled Banner, which represents our nation's brave heroes that have fought and died for our freedom,' said White House spokeswoman Taylor Rogers. 'The American flag has always been important to the President's identity – from the day he was born, on Flag Day, it was clear that his DNA is USA.' This year, some July Fourth barbecues and block parties served as undisguised anti-Trump demonstrations. The Women's March planned 'Free America' rallies throughout the country, where they encouraged organizers to entice people to protest with hot dogs and veggie burgers. 'The dream of American freedom belongs to all of us, and we will not stop in our pursuit of its promise, now or ever,' wrote the Women's March on a website announcing the plans. Some Democrats in Congress are trying to unite the Democratic Party around the flag at a time when the party is scrambling to find a cohesive way to counter Trump. About half of Americans have an American flag at home, but a higher share of Republicans report owning flags than Democrats, according to YouGov survey. In the same survey, 89 percent of Republicans said flying the flag was an act of patriotism, compared with only 58 percent of Democrats. Reps. Pat Ryan (D-New York) and Chris Deluzio (D-Pennsylvania) passed out 4-inch-by-6-inch American flags to their colleagues ahead of Flag Day. 'Patriotism does not belong to one party,' an accompanying letter said. 'The flag, and the values it stands for, belong to every single American.' Deluzio, who served in Iraq in the Navy, said he was motivated to distribute the flags because no one party has a 'monopoly' on American pride. Trump undermines his flag-waving displays by showing 'disdain' for service members and attacking political rivals in the presence of military leaders, Deluzio said in an interview. 'I refuse to take a lecture on patriotism from this guy,' Deluzio said. After November 2020, as Trump falsely claimed that he had won the election, many of his supporters displayed upside-down American flags as an anti-Biden symbol. Rioters carried such a flag into the U.S. Capitol when they sought to block the certification of the election results on Jan. 6, 2021. Trump's supporters widely shared the upside-down flag again last year, after he was convicted of falsifying business records to conceal a hush money payment to an adult-film actress ahead of the 2016 election. The U.S. Flag Code generally prohibits flying the American flag upside down except in a signal of 'dire distress.' Despite Trump's displays of pride in the American flag, he has frequently flouted the U.S. Flag Code, which dictates how the American flag should be folded, stored and displayed. The law requires that flags be flown at half-staff for 30 days following the death of the president. Trump was furious when he learned that the rule would be in effect during his inauguration festivities in January following the death of former president Jimmy Carter. 'The Democrats are all 'giddy' about our magnificent American Flag potentially being at 'half mast' during my Inauguration,' Trump wrote on Truth Social. 'They think it's so great, and are so happy about it because, in actuality, they don't love our Country, they only think about themselves.' House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) ultimately ordered the flag to be raised to full height during Trump's inauguration and then returned to half-staff the day after. Trump's famous hug of the flag at CPAC and his history of emblazoning his name over images of the flag have also been criticized as disrespectful to the national symbol. He has also criticized others for desecrating the flag, calling for criminal penalties against protesters who burn flags despite a 1989 Supreme Court ruling that burning the flag is protected speech under the First Amendment. DeLuzio spoke to The Washington Post from Congress on Wednesday, as House lawmakers were battling over the future of an immigration and tax package that has deeply divided the parties. But he called on Americans to put those differences aside for July Fourth. 'Go celebrate our Independence Day,' DeLuzio said. 'We need some unifying moments in our country.'
Washington Post
04-07-2025
- Politics
- Washington Post
Donald Trump has wrapped his political career in the U.S. flag
He was born on June 14, the date President Woodrow Wilson designated as Flag Day. As a real estate developer, he battled the town of Palm Beach over the height of a flagpole at his Mar-a-Lago estate. As president in 2020, he hugged and kissed the flag and appeared to call it 'baby' as a crowd cheered at the Conservative Political Action Conference.
