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Arts & Entertainment Eli Noyes, Pioneer in Clay and Sand Stop Animation, Dies at 81
Eli Noyes, Pioneer in Clay and Sand Stop Animation, Dies at 81
Eli Noyes, the Oscar-nominated animator who revolutionized stop-motion filmmaking with his innovative use of clay and sand, has died. He was 81. Noyes died Saturday of complications from prostate cancer at his home in San Francisco, Toy Story producer Ralph Guggenheim announced. The two formed Alligator Planet in 2003 to create film, print and media works. As an undergraduate student...
Business Bob Iger’s Invincible Era Is Over
Bob Iger’s Invincible Era Is Over
If Bob Iger were a Marvel superhero, his power would be persuasion. The Disney CEO has long leaned on his ability to convince others of his plans. From film and TV writers, directors and stars, to Disney shareholders, to the companys own board members, Igers track record has been impeccable. Consider possibly the most important deal he ever led: Disneys...
Education Illinois School Board Weighs Increased Funding Requests Ahead of Budget Season
Illinois School Board Weighs Increased Funding Requests Ahead of Budget Season
Officials at the Illinois State Board of Education say they’re receiving more requests for increased funding for next year than the state could possibly afford, and they’re bracing for the possibility that budgets will start to tighten in the near future.
Politics Japanese Ambassador Rahm Emanuel Takes Aim at China: ‘Their Economic Power Has Been Shrinking’
Japanese Ambassador Rahm Emanuel Takes Aim at China: ‘Their Economic Power Has Been Shrinking’
Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has taken his brash, sometimes controversial style to his current role as U.S. ambassador to Japan. His recent critical remarks about Chinese President Xi Jinping have made waves across the Pacific and here in the United States.
Food & Drink McDonald’s plant-based burger announcement sends Beyond Meat stock into chaos
McDonald’s plant-based burger announcement sends Beyond Meat stock into chaos
  This morning, McDonald’s announced that it had developed a plant-based burger of its very own: The McPlant. In fact, international president Ian Borden’s exact words were that McPlant was created “by McDonald’s and for McDonald’s.” After the burger was announced, this is what happened to Beyond Meat’s stock:   Shares tumbled...
Ecology & Environment Where is the Ugli fruit grown?
Where is the Ugli fruit grown?
Ugli FruitDefinition: The Ugli fruit, scientifically known as Citrus reticulata × Citrus paradisi, is a citrus hybrid that is a cross between a grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) and a tangerine (Citrus reticulata). It is characterized by its unique appearance, with a rough, wrinkled, and thick skin that ranges in color from...
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