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Black Comedy review – Peter Shaffer’s relentless farce provokes helpless laughter

Orange Tree theatre, RichmondA stealing sculptor struggles to keep his visitors in the dark, while they lope and grope with the lights out, in Shaffer’s escalating slapstick showA regular complaint against reviewers and awards ceremonies is lack of recognition for the lighting team. But, in Peter Shaffer’s 1965 play, the “sparks” are the stars.Inspired by a lamp gag the writer saw in Chinese theatre, a power cut in a south London flat is staged with blazing brightness representing total...

The Guardian Culture 13d ago

Black Comedy review – Peter Shaffer’s relentless farce provokes helpless laughter

Peter Shaffer's black comedy, "Black Comedy," is a relentless farce staged at the Orange Tree theatre in Richmond. The play features a unique lighting conceit where the stage's brightness represents darkness, forcing actors to navigate the tiny set in complete darkness. The production is noted for the exceptional contribution of the lighting team.

The Guardian UK 13d ago

How NFL draft position overpromises player potential

How NFL draft position overpromises player potential Gaby Clark Scientific Editor Andrew Zinin Lead Editor A new analysis suggests there is no correlation between athlete performance and the way the NFL values draft positions, challenging long-held beliefs about how professional football teams select new players each year. Researchers found that higher-drafted players did not perform significantly better than lower-drafted ones, especially those chosen during the same round. These findings...

Phys.org 2d ago

Suspect charged in killings of three people after Hawaii manhunt

Suspect charged in killings of three people after Hawaii manhunt Jacob Daniel Baker is scheduled to make his first court appearance on Monday - Bookmark Authorities in Hawaii have charged a 36-year-old man with murder in connection with the deaths of three people in a remote community known for its eclectic, communal lifestyle. The Hawaii Police Department said Jacob Daniel Baker was charged on Saturday with first- and second-degree murder. He remained in custody without bail on Sunday and...

The Independent World 10d ago

Hawaii police arrest 'armed and extremely dangerous' man suspected in three killings on the Big Island

An "armed and extremely dangerous" Hawaii man suspected in the killings of three men whose bodies were discovered across the Big Island within two days has been arrested, authorities said.Jacob Baker, 36, of Pahoa, Hawaii, was arrested without incident, the Hawaiʻi Police Department said Thursday evening. He was wanted in connection with three separate deaths.Baker was taken into custody following a manhunt that prompted authorities to warn the public he was "armed and extremely dangerous."...

Fox News 12d ago

What are Oklahoma fans doing at a Women's College ...

After Oklahoma's decade-long run of reaching the Women's College World Series ended last weekend, Betty Frederick was so upset that she told her husband, Gene, they were selling their season tickets. Laura Glardon, a Texas fan from Houston who has been sitting next to the Fredericks for years at the WCWS, worried that Betty might skip this tournament without the Sooners playing. Glardon texted to make sure she was still making the trip.

ESPN 10d ago

Celebrity birthdays for the week of June 14-20 includes Paul McCartney, Paula Abdul and Ice Cube

Celebrity birthdays for the week of June 14-20 includes Paul McCartney, Paula Abdul and Ice Cube Celebrities having birthdays during the week of June 14-20 includes musician Paul McCartney, rapper-actor Ice Cube and “Roseanne” actor Laurie Metcalf - Bookmark Celebrity birthdays for the week of June 14-20: June 14: Actor Marla Gibbs is 95. Singer Rod Argent of The Zombies and Argent is 81. Singer Janet Lennon of The Lennon Sisters is 80.

The Independent World 2d ago

Apple courts developers with privacy and context in AI comeback bid

At its 2026 Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple offered a vision of how to integrate AI with its products that stands out for its sobriety, responsibility, and plausibility. In contrast to the job-killing, security-breaking, human-replacing hype promulgated by the likes of Anthropic and OpenAI, company execs dialed down their usual superlative-laden effusiveness to convey how AI tools can actually help software developers, as well as those using Apple products. Capabilities like Safari's...

The Register 1d ago

Hidden beneath AI chips, Chinese-made circuit boards raise national security concerns in U.S.

Printed circuit boards sit underneath almost every chip, a necessity in nearly every electronic. They make up a quiet but crucial piece of the booming artificial intelligence market, and represent a growing problem for the U.S., because nearly all AI circuit boards, for Nvidia and others, are made in China. Circuit boards present all sorts of opportunities for adversaries to sneak through malicious components.

CNBC 7d ago