Devialet Dione review: This powerful Dolby Atmos soundbar blew us away
The Devialet Dione soundbar has a quirky style and bags of power to deliver big movie thrills at home with gusto Tom's Guide Verdict Devialet Dione: Specification Colors: Black Ports: 1x HDMI in; 1x HDMI out (eARC/ARC); Digital optical; Ethernet Speakers: 9x full-range aluminium drivers; 8x aluminium long-throw subwoofer drivers
'Growing list of sickening tales that show Black lives still don't matter'
Darren Lewis says cameras are shining a fresh light on some uncomfortable truths in police forces, with the shocking stories of Oladeji Omishore, Edwin Afriyie, Ian Taylor and De-Shaun Joseph added to the list of shame We are still dying, hurting and being humiliated. On both sides of the Atlantic, Black men’s lives are being taken with impunity by police who always seem to have a reason but are repeatedly seeing that reasoning exposed.
Black man paralysed with broken neck after police van driver suddenly braked
‘What happened is unacceptable and it’s inexcusable,’ said Randy Cox’s older sister about the incident that has left him paralysed from the chest down Black man thrown head-first in back of police van after abrupt stop Prominent civil rights attorney Ben Crump has said that he’ll be leading the charge in the legal battle for Randy Cox, a Black man who was seriously injured while being transported in the back of a police van in Connecticut when the driver braked suddenly.
Hull FC players need to show some accountability and stop hiding behind Brett Hodgson
The Black and Whites were humiliated in Leeds Rhinos defeat For Hull FC under Brett Hodgson, it's always been about their standards. Win, lose, or draw, it's about being in the contest, staying in the fight, and showing both personal and team pride.
Black female tech tycoon tells how she was trolled on her own app
Dayo Akinrinade was harassed by a troll on the very app she created to help those to have easier access to mentoring. Now it is on track in becoming one of the fastest growing apps in the world. A black business woman has told on how she was trolled and harassed on the very app she created.
Akron declares state of emergency, cancels fireworks following protests over police killing of Jayland Walker
Body camera footage and medical examiner’s report reveals Akron police fired dozens of rounds Body camera footage shows Ohio police shoot 25-year-old Black man 60 times The mayor of Akron, Ohio has declared a state of emergency, implemented a curfew and canceled the city’s Fourth of July fireworks display following protests in the wake of the police killing of Jayland Walker, who suffered at least 60 wounds from officer fire.
Cheapest petrol stations in Black Country as motorists' anger grows
Anger is building as fuel prices soar across the country, sparking dozens of fuel protest groups which have emerged on Facebook. One such 'go-slow' protest caused tailbacks on the M54 this morning as a convoy of 20 vehicles travelled slowly from Shifnal Services to junction 1 of the M54 and back.
Tesla faces fresh discrimination claim from staff
Tesla is facing a lawsuit from 15 Black staff who accuse the electric car giants of racial discrimination What is the complaint? They say Tesla has been turned “into a racially hostile work environment”. On purpose, is the suggestion. They say use of the N-word is common and goes unpunished.
BBC reveals six complaints against DJ Tim Westwood amid allegations of bullying and sexual misconduct
The BBC has received six complaints against Tim Westwood over allegations of bullying or sexual misconduct. It was revealed in April of this year that multiple Black women had come forward with accusations against the former Radio 1 DJ. At the time, Director general Tim Davie said that ‘no evidence of complaints’ had been found – but the broadcaster has now confirmed that one complaint against the 64-year-old had been referred to the police.
For civil rights groups, Roe v Wade is reminder of supreme court’s limits
Attorneys and activists say they cannot solely rely on the courts – and are planning fresh approaches to advancing racial justice Civil rights attorneys are planning new approaches to advancing racial justice after the US supreme court’s decision to overturn Roe v Wade and recent rulings that have eroded civil rights victories.
'Fair' AI could help redress bias against Black US homebuyers
An artificial intelligence could guide reparations programmes created to redress decades of US housing discrimination against Black homebuyers. By examining the first US housing reparations programme, researchers have shown that algorithms can suggest how large the monetary support provided by such programmes for an area needs to be in order to improve Black people’s chances of getting a favourable loan to buy a home.
Father of innocent Black man held at gunpoint by ‘institutionally racist’ police fears he could have died
Exclusive: The family have made a formal complaint against Merseyside Police following the incident in Liverpool Two young Black men held at gun-point by police in Liverpool The father of a Black student held at gunpoint by “institutionally racist” police feared his son could have been killed in the incident.
Hull KR fans react to the club standing down head coach Tony Smith ahead of Derby match
Tony Smith has been stood down as Hull KR head coach Hull KR fans have reacted on social media to Tony Smith's sacking, with the Australian head coach stood down with immediate effect. The Robins are in a dismal run of form, winning just one out of their last eight games as they sit behind Hull FC in the race for the Super League play-offs.
‘Surrounded by Black queer people dancing and kissing, I felt 100% myself’ – the Pride I’ll never forget
Hungover and lacking sleep, still covered in the previous day’s glitter, I almost didn’t go to Black Pride. I would have missed so much … I went to Black Pride in 2017 on a whim. It was the morning after a very messy London Pride and I was trying to ignore flashbacks of the previous night’s behaviour.
Amazon Echo 4-gen vs Amazon Echo 3-gen: What's the difference?
(Pocket-lint) - Amazon introduced a new generation of Echo devices in 2020 and for the first time in a long time, introduced a completely new design. Gone is the cylinder as the Echo goes spherical. But that's not the only change for this newer Echo device, as it expands in other areas too.
Disney starts Howard University Fund for Black storytellers
Although Disney has been widely criticised for some of its actions such as the censorship of LGBTQ+ content, the company has taken a step in the right direction which has earned praise. Disney has teamed up with Howard University to start a program which will provide better opportunities for underrepresented students.
One giant leap: why we are witnessing a brave new world for Black British theatre
P a u l i n e W a l k e r The conversations thrown up by Black Lives Matter and Covid have ushered in an exciting new era for Black stage creatives. Those at the forefront explain why it needs to be more than a passing trend We are in a new golden age for Black British theatre.
Survey finds Black Country residents are proud of the region but pessimistic for the future
People feel great pride in the Black Country, but are pessimistic about its future. And it seems they are more uncertain than ever about where the Black Country actually is. These are the findings of the Express & Star's second Great Black Country Census, a study in the social make-up of the region which we first carried out 10 years ago.
With a proud history, the Black Country needs to find a new role in the 21st century
Proud of the past, uncertain about the future. That's the long and short of what today's Black Country folk think about the area today. The Black Country has a lot to be proud of. Almost all the trappings we take for granted today are down to the skill and ingenuity of two men: Dud Dudley and his great nephew Abraham Darby.