Latest news with #Viola
Daily Mail
16 hours ago
- General
- Daily Mail
I called my daughter 'Viola' but no one gets the unique way we pronounce it right. Other mums struggle and I know my little girl will face confusion... but I don't care
I recently brought my two young daughters to our local library. While the children played with their toys and books, I got chatting to a friend we'd bumped into. She turned to talk directly to my eldest and called out 'Viola'. Yet Viola, who is five, simply didn't respond. It's not that she is badly behaved, or away with the fairies… but rather that, once again, another adult failed to pronounce her name correctly.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Panthers Minority Owner Will Not Attend Stanley Cup Final
Doug Cifu, a minority owner of the NHL's Florida Panthers whose name is engraved on the Stanley Cup, remains in the league's penalty box. Cifu was suspended by the NHL over his social media activity after Game 4 of the Panthers' second-round playoff series against the Toronto Maple Leafs on May 11. When asked via email by Sportico Thursday if he'll be able to attend the Stanley Cup Finals games against the Edmonton Oilers, NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly wrote, 'He is not currently permitted to attend games as a function of his suspension. So I guess the answer is no.' Advertisement More from Cifu responded to a Leafs fan on the social media platform X who, noticing Israeli flags in the owner's bio, wrote that Israel was 'using starvation as a weapon to win a war' in Gaza. In a subsequent back-and-forth, Cifu used explicit language and called the fan a '51st state anti semite loser'—the last part of the message an apparent reference to President Donald Trump suggesting Canada join the U.S. The NHL suspended Cifu indefinitely from having any involvement with the club or the league. In addition to his minority share, Cifu serves as the Panthers' vice chairman and is its alternate governor for league matters. 'Two days ago, I posted regrettable and inflammatory comments on social media,' Cifu told Florida Hockey Now in a statement after his suspension was first announced. 'My behavior does not reflect the standards of the Florida Panthers organization and the Viola family. I sincerely apologize to all those affected by my comments. I am committed to working with the NHL to amend my actions.' Advertisement The Panthers did not respond to a request for comment for this story. Cifu is the CEO of Virtu Financial, a high-frequency trading company that he co-founded with Vincent Viola in 2008. He purchased a minority share in the Panthers when Viola bought the franchise in 2013. The Panthers defeated the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Final, advancing to the Stanley Cup Final for the third straight year where they'll face the Edmonton Oilers in a rematch of last year's final. With the Oilers having home-ice advantage, Games 3, 4 and 6 (if necessary) would be played in Sunrise, Fl. The Stanley Cup Final begins on June 4 in Edmonton. Advertisement Best of Sign up for Sportico's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
The Guardian
28-05-2025
- Business
- The Guardian
Men's transfer window summer 2025: all deals from Europe's top five leagues
FCA exercise €4m purchase option for centre-back who 'feels very comfortable' in Bavaria after January loan move Promising left-back is recalled by Bayern in order to play a part in squad for upcoming Club World Cup Viola seal place in Europe, triggering obligation to buy on-loan Italy midfielder with 43 appearances this season Toffees decline £30m permanent deal option on striker after injury-hit spell without registering a shot on target Winger has spent last two seasons at club on loan, making 73 appearances and scoring five goals Veteran former Brondby centre-back with over 100 Bundesliga appearances will stay in German top flight Well-travelled Scotland international switches to new Bundesliga club with his contract at Werder due to run out Creative midfielder signs off with penalty in win over Aston Villa, having made 107 appearances in three years at Old Trafford Defender ends second spell at club as the last member of United squad to have played under Sir Alex Ferguson Centre-back departs after eight years and 284 appearances, having won the FA Cup and League Cup with the club Creative player featured more regularly under David Moyes than Sean Dyche, but has been out since March with groin injury Former Nottingham Forest midfielder featured 21 times on loan before sustaining ACL injury in January Experienced keeper returns to Sweden after making final appearance at Old Trafford when Emi Martínez was sent off Experienced centre-back turns down one-year extension with Ligue 2 champions for three-year deal at relegated side Defender labelled 'the ultimate professional' by Roy Hodgson leaves Palace after 13 years, lifting the FA Cup in farewell season
TimesLIVE
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
‘I stand with my brothers and sisters in SA': Viola Davis slams ‘white genocide' narrative
American actress Viola Davis has joined the chorus of voices condemning the unfounded narrative about a 'white genocide' in SA. The claims, recently pushed by US President Donald Trump, suggest white Afrikaners are being persecuted, which led him to provide them with refugee status. Viola took to social media to express her solidarity with the people of SA, sharing a video clip of CNN anchor Abby Phillip shutting down the 'white genocide' claims. 'It's not true there's a white genocide in South Africa,' Abby said. 'Most people killed on farms are black. Where is the concern about that? Why are you more concerned about white people?' Viola echoed her sentiments, citing her personal experiences in SA. 'I spent a lot of time in Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Paarl, and Durban. There is no argument. There is no justification. I've seen the ravages of apartheid. I've seen the townships — all black. Full stop,' she said. 'Thank you, Abby, for speaking truth to power. I stand with my brothers and sisters in South Africa. Ngiyakuthanda (I love you).' The actress has always expressed her deep connection with SA. She filmed the Hollywood blockbuster The Woman King in South Africa. Her appreciation for African culture is evident in her fashion choices, often embracing African prints and jewellery. Viola has also expressed admiration for SA struggle heroes, including Winnie Madikizela-Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. She previously described Winnie as 'a woman who epitomised how the power of a woman's love, intelligence and vision can change a culture.' She said the archbishop was a 'titan' for civil rights.
The South African
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The South African
Actress Viola Davis slams 'white genocide': 'I stand with SA brothers and sisters
US actress Viola Davis has joined many South Africans who have countered the 'misinformation' of a 'white genocide' in the country. The hot topic has been a bone of contention between the SA and US presidents, Cyril Ramaphosa and Donald Trump, respectively, who meet this week for diplomatic talks. Viola is a Grammy-winning star who has been filmed in SA on multiple occasions and has also posted several viral clips of South African people. In an Instagram post, Viola Davis shared a clip of CNN reporter Abby Phillips countering claims of 'white genocide'. The News Watch presenter confronted conservative political analyst Scott Jennings, who defended white South Africans who claimed to be 'persecuted'. Abby said: 'The vast majority of people killed on farms are black, where is the concern about that?'. Viola captioned the clip: 'Spent a lot of time in Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Paarl, and Durban. There is no argument. There is no justification. I've seen the ravages of apartheid. I've seen the townships — ALL Black. Full stop' The actress added: 'I stand with my brothers and sisters in South Africa. NGIYAKUTHANDA!'. View this post on Instagram A post shared by VIOLA DAVIS (@violadavis) Like Viola Davis, fellow US actor DL Hughley has also condemned 'white genocide' claims from white South Africans, and in particular Afrikaner 'refugees'. Hughley reposted a video from South African TV and radio presenter Dan Corder, who revealed that one of the 'refugees', Charl Kleinhaus, lived a privileged life in South Africa. 'All this here', Hughley captioned the post. He later reposted a clip of social media commentator Pieter Kriel, who has been outspoken about the 'misinformation' about SA. View this post on Instagram A post shared by realdlhughley (@realdlhughley) Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 . Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp , Facebook , X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
