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Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Harrison Ruffin Tyler, grandson of President John Tyler, dies at age 96
Harrison Ruffin Tyler, the grandson of John Tyler, the 10th U.S. president, has died at the age of 96. Harrison Tyler died May 25, according to a statement shared by the Sherwood Forest Plantation Foundation, which operates the Tyler family's historic home in Virginia. "A beloved father and grandfather, he will be missed immeasurably by those who survive him. His accomplishments in business changed the lives of countless employees of ChemTreat, the company he co-founded in 1968," the foundation shared in a statement on Facebook. Jimmy Carter, 39Th President Of The United States, Dead At 100 "His love of history and his birthplace, Charles City County, VA, led him to preserve both Sherwood Forest, President Tyler's home, and Fort Pocahontas, a Civil War fortification nearby. He will be remembered for his considerable charm, generosity and unfailing good humor by all who knew him." In 2012, Harrison Tyler had a series of small strokes and developed dementia, according to the National Archives. Read On The Fox News App Harrison Tyler was born Nov. 9, 1928. His grandfather, President John Tyler, was in office from 1841 to 1845. Harrison Tyler was the son of Lyon Gadiner Tyler and Sue Ruffin in Richmond, Virginia. Harrison Tyler's father was born on Aug. 24, 1853, when President Tyler was 63 years old, which explains how a grandchild of the president from almost 200 years ago would still have been alive. Fred Harris, Former Democratic Senator From Oklahoma And Presidential Candidate, Dies At 94 Harrison Tyler graduated from William and Mary, the same university where his father was the president for over 30 years, and Virginia Tech, where he studied chemical engineering. In 1968, Tyler and his business partner, William P. Simmons, opened a water treatment company called ChemTreat. After founding ChemTreat, Harrison Tyler acquired the historic plantation Sherwood Forest, which once belonged to his grandfather, and oversaw its restoration. Today, the plantation is open to the public. Harrison Tyler also paid for the preservation of Fort Pocahontas, a Civil War-era fort built by Black soldiers of the Union's U.S. Colored Troops, which is near Sherwood Forest. At William and Mary, students and other guests can attend the Harrison Ruffin Tyler Department of History, which was named in his honor after he donated books and $5 million. Harrison Tyler's wife, Frances Payne Bouknight Tyler, died in 2019, and his brother, Lyon Gardiner Tyler Jr., died in 2020, making Harrison Tyler the last living grandchild of the 10th president. Harrison Tyler is survived by his three children and multiple grandchildren. The president's birth and his grandson's death were separated by 235 article source: Harrison Ruffin Tyler, grandson of President John Tyler, dies at age 96
Daily Mirror
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Martin Clunes' rarely-seen daughter who starred in Doc Martin now has a very different career
Martin Clunes daughter once joined him in an episode of ITV sitcom Doc Martin, but she eventually pursued a different career Martin Clunes, a familiar face on our television screens for years, is most recognised for his role as the lead character in ITV's Doc Martin. The 63-year-old actor featured in all 10 series of the popular comedy, which ran from 2004 to 2022. He's also known for his roles in Men Behaving Badly and William and Mary, as well as hosting several documentaries. His latest TV venture, Islands of the Atlantic, is set to premiere on ITV1 this Friday (2nd May), with Martin embarking on an adventure across the Atlantic. Off-screen, Martin enjoys a blissful marriage with TV producer Philippa Braithwaite, and they are proud parents to their 25-year-old daughter Emily, who some might recognise. Emily once appeared in Doc Martin alongside her famous father, playing a schoolgirl. She made her acting debut in the eighth episode of the fourth series, reports Gloucestershire Live. In her scene, she attends to Tasha (portrayed by Sophie Thompson) after she becomes agitated during Harbour Day celebration rehearsals. In the unearthed scene, Emily can be seen wearing a white polo shirt with her hair pulled back. Despite making her television debut at a young age, Emily has chosen a career path quite different from her renowned father. She is a professional event rider and is currently studying equine vet nursing at Hartpury University. Emily, who previously managed Chedington Equestrian, has participated in numerous showjumping competitions, such as BENovice and BS115. Emily's passion for horses runs in the family, shared by both her mum and dad. Together, they live in Beaminster, Dorset, where they have their own horses on the farm. In 2011, Martin took on the role of president for the British Horse Society. The actor has opened up about how Emily's equestrian enthusiasm prompted their relocation to the countryside of Dorset. Chatting on This Morning, Martin reflected: "We always wanted a field for a pony for our daughter Emily. And one never came up and suddenly, 130 acres came up which wasn't quite what we were looking for but if you don't do something you'll have a grass problem. It will all go wild so we started with loads of sheep."
New York Times
04-04-2025
- Business
- New York Times
Trump's Threatened Tariff on Buyers of Venezuelan Oil Could Squeeze China
President Trump's threatened tariffs on countries that buy oil from Venezuela are another example of how his trade moves could hit China the hardest even when China is not named as the target. Mr. Trump announced the 25 percent 'secondary tariffs' last week, portraying them as aimed at the authoritarian government of Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela and at the country's Tren de Aragua gang. The Venezuelan-related tariffs could still be imposed on top of the very steep tariffs that Mr. Trump declared on Wednesday, which bring his new tariffs on Chinese goods to 54 percent. The biggest buyer of Venezuela's oil is China — and China is the country least able to stop buying oil from Venezuela. Venezuela owes about $10 billion to China's state-run banks, according to AidData, a research institute at William and Mary, a university in Williamsburg, Va., that compiles information about Chinese development financing. China's banks need their loans to Venezuela to be repaid. They already face heavy losses on real estate lending at home. On Monday, China's Ministry of Finance said it would sell about $70 billion worth of bonds to shore up the country's four largest commercial banks. But after more than a decade of economic mismanagement, Venezuela has almost no legal exports except oil to raise the money it needs to keep paying its debts to China. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
10 foods that will cost more thanks to tariffs
With 25% tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico now a reality, economists predict that prices for some supermarket staples will rise. 'Prices on everything from avocados to tequila are set to rise as new tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico take effect,' says Ram Ganeshan, professor of operations and supply chain at William and Mary's Raymond A. Mason School of Business. 'With nearly half of U.S. imports of fruits and vegetables coming from Mexico and key products like meat, dairy, and alcoholic beverages imported from both countries, these tariffs will drive up costs across grocery aisles,' Ganeshan says. Here is a look at some of the products that are most likely to affect consumers' wallets. That avocado toast in the morning might get more expensive. According to the USDA, 47% of all fruits that came into the U.S. in 2023 did so through Mexico. According trade magazine The Packer, Mexican strawberries make up about 85% of strawberries found in the U.S. Look for prices to rise with the tariffs in place. According to the USDA, 76% of bell peppers that are sold in the U.S. are grown in Mexico, so look for these colorful favorites to cost more. According to Statista, the export value of fruits and nuts from Mexico to the United States amounted to $7.76 billion in 2023. Look for favorites like peanuts, pistachios and walnuts to go up in price. Mexican import Modelo (BUD) is the top-selling beer brand in the United States. One university professor predicts a 45-cent increase on a six-pack of Corona. And while larger brands might be able get away with smaller increases, smaller craft beers may be hit much harder. A large percentage of cooking oil sold in the U.S. is made in Mexico, so expect frying just about anything to become more expensive. According to NOAA Fisheries, the U.S. imported more than 79% of the seafood Americans consumed in 2020. Much of America's favorite seafood, from cod to tuna to snow crab, comes through Canadian fisheries. Drenching your pancakes with some bliss in a bottle is about to become pricier. Canada produces 71% of the world's pure maple syrup, 91% of which is produced in Quebec. Many dairy products sold in the U.S. come through Canada, Ganeshan says — so look for staples like butter to get more expensive. According to Western Producer, an industry trade magazine, 75 percent of Canada's beef was exported to the United States in 2023. Tariffs on those cross-border burgers, chops, and steaks will be felt in the supermarket. For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
