Biden marks passing of 'Star Trek' actress Nichelle Nichols: 'Our nation has lost a trailblazer'

President Biden released a statement late Sunday night on the passing of celebrity-news” target=”_blank”>actress Nichelle Nichols.< which ran from 1966-1969. She also starred in the six “Star Trek” films from 1979-1991. “In Nichelle Nichols, our nation has lost a trailblazer of stage and screen who redefined what is possible for Black Americans and women,” President…

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Pat Carroll, actress who voiced Ursula in Disney's 'The Little Mermaid,' dead at 95

celebrity-news” target=”_blank”>Pat Carroll< at her home on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, while recovering from pneumonia, according to Variety. Carroll found a niche as a genres on the late-night circuit beginning in the 1940s, and voiced several cartoon characters through the years before earning an Emmy for her work on “Sid Caesar’s Hour.” Pat Carroll, best known…

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Ukrainian agriculture tycoon killed by Russian shelling, Zelenskyy says

volodymyr-zelenskyy” target=”_blank”>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy<, Zelenskyy said. next Image 1 of 2 A view of a destroyed building, as Russia’s attack on Ukraine continues, following shelling in Mykolaiv, Ukraine, in this handout picture released on July 31, 2022. (Press service of the Mykolaiv Regional Prosecutor’s Office/Handout via Reuters) prev Image 2 of 2 A war…

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'Star Trek' actress Nichelle Nichols dead at 89

“Star Trek” actress celebrity-news” target=”_blank”>Nichelle Nichols<, which ran from 1966-1969. She also starred in each of the six “Star Trek” films from 1979 through 1991. "Star Trek" star Nichelle Nichols died at the age of 89 on July 31, 2022. The actress was known for her role as Lieutenant Nyota Uhura. She is pictured on…

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US Navy developing water-based drones to combat China 'pacing challenge' but wary of 'unproven technology'

The U.S. has started working on new types of weapons to help keep pace with China’s military development and continue to deter a potential invasion of Taiwan.  U.S. military officials have repeatedly stressed that they consider China the main “pacing challenge” for development and engagement — meaning Beijing is a competitor making significant progress toward…

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