The man who helped develop the technology for liquid crystal displays — the screens in flat-panel televisions and laptops — has died at 101.
Category: Great Britain
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Cyril Hilsum, Who Helped Invent Flat-Panel Displays in TVs and iPhones, Has Died at 101
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How to Tax and Spend in a ‘Turbulent Time?’ U.K. Tries a Balancing Act.
The New York Times – Business:The new government, led by Andy Burnham, will deliver its first budget on Wednesday, a plan expected to tread between wide ambition and narrow financial limits.
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They Made the Skirt of the Week
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:The design duo behind Chopova Lowena on Alexander Skarsgard’s red carpet look.
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Global Rush to Fix PHP Security Flaw Leaves Some Websites Offline
The New York Times – Business:Governments and businesses in Kenya, the Netherlands and elsewhere were scrambling to prevent hackers from exploiting a vulnerability in PHP, a widely used programming language.
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Britain Approves New Gas Drilling in the North Sea
The New York Times – Business:The project will lessen the country’s dependence on imported energy, though environmental advocates say it undercuts a pledge to reduce carbon emissions.
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Britain Is Said to Approve New Gas Drilling in the North Sea
The New York Times – Business:Jackdaw, a natural gas field off the coast of Scotland, would be the first new gas extraction project in the North Sea since a government moratorium in 2024.
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Britain Is Said to Approve New Gas Drilling in the North Sea
The New York Times – Business:Jackdaw, a natural gas field off the coast of Scotland, would be the first new gas extraction project in the North Sea since a government moratorium in 2024.
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Russell Brand Labeled ‘Sexual Predator’ at Rape and Assault Trial
The New York Times – Movies:The prosecution, outlining its case against Mr. Brand, said that during the time when crimes were said to have taken place, he saw women as “simply a means to an end.”
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He Pushed Heavy Metal to Even Darker Extremes
The New York Times – Music:Conrad Lant, the frontman for Venom, took the stage name Cronos, pioneered black metal and more or less made Satan a sideman. He has died at 63.
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The Forces Driving Up Bond Yields Take a Troubling Turn
The New York Times – Business:Some analysts say investors are demanding a higher “term premium” to buy government debt, reflecting growing worries about debt levels and deficits.
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‘Sense and Sensibility’ Gets a Grittier Makeover in 2026 Adaptation
The New York Times – Movies:A new adaptation dispenses with period glamour in favor of a lived-in feel and realism. The goal is to bring emotions to the fore.