Daily Archives: April 12, 2020


British Racing Legend Stirling Moss Dies at 90

British racing legend Stirling Moss, regarded as the greatest Formula One driver of all time who was never able to win a world championship, has died in London at 90.His wife said he had been suffering from an unspecified long illness and died after taking, in her words, “one lap too many.”  Moss was known by friends, fans, and fellow competitors as “Mr. Motor Racing”, winning more than 212 of the more than 500 races he entered, including 16 Formula One victories. But he always found a Formula One world …


Royal Caribbean Founder Who Helped Grow Field Dies at Age 90

Arne Wilhelmsen, a founder of Royal Caribbean Cruises who helped shape the modern cruise industry, has died. He was 90.The Miami-based company said in a statement that Wilhelmsen died Saturday in Palma, Spain. No cause of death was given.As a member of the company’s board for three decades, Wilhelmsen saw the potential for the cruise industry to become one of the fastest growing segments of the vacation industry. He helped shift the hub of the industry to warm weathered places like South Florida, instead of transportation centers like New York.He …


Astronauts Returning to a Changed Earth Amid Pandemic

Two U.S. astronauts say it’s hard to comprehend the changes on Earth that have occurred due to the coronavirus pandemic, as they prepare to return from the International Space Station.The astronauts, Andrew Morgan and Jessica Meir, have been in space for more than half a year, having left Earth before anyone had ever heard of the coronavirus, let alone gotten sick or died.Morgan said Friday from the space station that the crew has been trying to keep up with developments about the virus, but said, “It’s very hard to fathom” …


Bocelli Gives ‘Music for Hope’ Solo Performance from Duomo of Milan

Renowned Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli is giving a ‘Music for Hope’ solo performance Sunday (April 12) at the Duomo, the historic cathedral of Milan, Italy.“On the day in which we celebrate the trust in a life that triumphs, I’m honored and happy to answer ‘Sì’ (yes) to the invitation of the City and the Duomo of Milan,” Bocelli responded o social media.The performance set for 7:00 pm local time (1:00 pm EDT) and streamed live globally, is intended as a message of love, healing and hope to Italy and the …