Ryan Yates scores the winning penalty in a shootout against Brighton before running the length of the pitch as Nottingham Forest reach the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time since 1991.
MATCH REPORT: Forest beat Brighton on penalties to reach FA Cup semi-final
Ryan Yates scores the winning penalty in a shootout against Brighton before running the length of the pitch as Nottingham Forest reach the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time since 1991.
MATCH REPORT: Forest beat Brighton on penalties to reach FA Cup semi-final
The protesters are trying to escalate a movement targeting Tesla dealerships and vehicles in opposition to Musk’s role as the head of the newly created Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, where he’s gained access to sensitive data and shut down entire agencies as he attempts to slash government spending.
Most of Musk’s estimated $340bn fortune consists of the stock he holds in the electric vehicle company that he continues to run while also working alongside Trump.
Tesla Takedown has been organised by a group that includes disillusioned owners of the carmaker’s vehicles, celebrities such as actor John Cusack, and at least one Democratic Party lawmaker, Representative Jasmine Crockett from Dallas.
Earlier protests were somewhat sporadic.
But Saturday’s demonstrations mark the first attempt to surround all 277 of the carmaker’s showrooms and service centres in the US in hopes of deepening a recent decline in the company’s sales.
In front of the New York store in Manhattan, between 500 and 1, 000 people gathered, demanding Musk’s resignation from government.
The protesters were gathered at the call of environmentalists from Planet Over Profit, who believe that “stopping Musk will save lives and protect our democracy”.
For Amy Neifeld, a 70-year-old American psychologist who had not taken to the streets since the anti-Vietnam War protests in the 1970s, Elon Musk is leading the United States towards “fascism”.
“I’m Jewish and I grew up with a deep awareness of what fascism is. And it’s only gotten worse since the election” of Donald Trump, she told the AFP news agency.
“We have to do something very quickly, because he’s moving very quickly”, Neifeld added.
In London, about two dozen protesters held signs lambasting Musk outside a Tesla dealership as passing cars and trucks tooted horns in support.
One of the signs displayed at the London protest showed a photo of Musk next to an image of Adolf Hitler making the Nazi salute — a gesture that Musk has been accused of reprising shortly after Trump’s January 20 inauguration.
A person in a tyrannosaurus rex costume held another sign with a picture of Musk’s straight-arm gesture that said, “You thought the Nazis were extinct. Don’t buy a Swasticar”.
“We just want to get loud, make noise, make people aware of the problems that we’re facing”, Cam Whitten, an American who showed up at the London protest told The Associated Press.
Some people opposed to Musk have gone beyond protests and set Tesla vehicles on fire and committed other acts of vandalism that US Attorney General Pam Bondi has decried as “domestic terrorism”. Musk indicated he was dumbfounded by the attacks during a March 20 company meeting and said the vandals should “stop acting psycho”.
Crockett and other Tesla Takedown supporters have been stressing the importance of Saturday’s protests to remain peaceful.
But police were investigating a fire that destroyed seven Tesla vehicles in northwestern Germany early Saturday morning. It was not immediately clear if the blaze, which was extinguished by firefighters, was related to the Tesla Takedown protests.
Meanwhile, a growing number of consumers who bought Tesla vehicles before Musk allied himself with Trump have been looking to sell or trade in their cars, while others have slapped on bumper stickers seeking to distance themselves from the billionaire’s efforts to prune or shut down government agencies.
Dungannon Swifts manager Rodney McAree says there were “a few tears in the dugout” in the closing minutes of his side’s 2-0 Irish Cup semi-final win over Bangor as the realisation that the county Tyrone side were about to book a place in the decider against Cliftonville sunk in.
Kyle Owens ‘ first-half own goal and Dean Curry’s header in the second period ensured Dungannon’s passage to the May 3 showpiece at Windsor Park.
It will be the Stangmore Park club’s second appearance in an Irish Cup final – McAree was part of the team which went down to Linfield on penalties in the 2007 final.
“It’s something I’ve dreamt of all my life. Obviously I’m a Dungannon Swifts lad, it’s my club”, McAree told BBC Radio Ulster’s Sportsound programme.
“I always had an ambition that I wanted to play in an Irish Cup final with Dungannon Swifts and as soon as I started doing my coaching badges I knew that I wanted to be a manager or a head coach in an Irish Cup final and to be the head coach at Dungannon Swifts and go to an Irish Cup final on 3 May is something special, something that we’ll look forward to and something that I’ll take great pride in”.
A swirling breeze made for difficult conditions at Seaview on Saturday.
“Conditions today were extremely difficult. I thought we controlled the game in the first half, in the second we knew that the long ball from Bangor was always going to put us under pressure with the conditions as they were.
” It was just reward for Dean to score the second goal, the goal that sealed our place in the final, it’s truly fantastic. “
Swifts are now looking ahead to locking horns with the Reds, who are aiming to retain the trophy they won for the first time in 45 years last season.
” Anyone involved with the Irish League wants to be in an Irish Cup final. We have a great game to look forward to, “added McAree.
” Cliftonville, we know what sort of backing they come with. There’ll be a good crowd at Windsor Park.
Actor Denis Arndt has died at the age of 86 his family have confirmed. The star was best known for the iconic interrogation scene in Basic Instinct. He also featured on hit shows such as Grey’s Anatomy, Supernatural and LA Law.
In an emotional statement, his family said: “It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of our dad, Denis Leroy Arndt. He died peacefully in his bed in his beloved cabin home of almost 50 years in Ashland, Oregon, he wouldn’t have had it any other way”.
They continued: “” The year he was born, 1939, the Wizard of Oz came out showing the first movie in color after Dorothy found Oz. That was like Dad’s life. It started out in black and white and blossomed into a life of color, brilliance, daring adventure, and passion. And it was also a little bit trippy, like Oz. “
Fans took to social media to pay tribute to the star following news of his death. William Duffy, who worked with the star, wrote on Twitter/X:” RIP Denis Arndt. — So enjoyed working with you years ago in Thailand on “SNIPER 3” – as your partner in crime. Condolences to your lovely bride, Magee. “
Another user wrote:” Another prolific character actor now belongs to the Ages. Denis Arndt played loyal Lt. Phillip Walker opposite Michael Douglas ‘ mercurial Det. Nick Curran in BASIC INSTINCT (1992). RIP… “A third added:” Sad news in Hollywood: Denis Arndt, the iconic actor who famously interrogated Sharon Stone in ‘ Basic Instinct’, has passed away at 86. His memorable performances will be missed. “
Prior to his acting, Denis earned a Purple Heart and Commendation Medal as a United States Army helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War.
In his acting career, he landed his most acclaimed role as Alex Priest in the play Heisenberg.
Denis is survived by his wife of 45 years, Magee Downey, and their three children, Bryce, McKenna, and Tanner. He also has four other children from a previous marriage.
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Ant McPartlin may be appearing on our screens for the latest edition of Britain’s Got Talent, but the Geordie presenter won’t be watching it from home. Instead, he joined his beloved Newcastle United on their historic trophy parade after the club won it’s first domestic trophy in 70 years.
Presenters Ant and Declan Donnelly joined the cup-winning team on the open top bus as they paraded the city to celebrate the Carabao Cup win.
Hundreds of thousands lined the streets to watch the journey as they headed from St James ‘ Park to the Town Moor, where a further 150, 000 fans had tickets to watch the players lift the cup once more.
After the TV stars had spoke to match winners Dan Burn and Alexander Isak, as well as manager Eddie Howe, the Geordie duo told fans to get ready for a spectacular drone show in the city skies. But before the show began, Ant joked: “But, if you’re all here watching this, who’s at home watching Britain’s Got Talent”.
Moments earlier, the presenters had tried to ask club captain Bruno Guimarães to stop swearing as he continued to take the microphone for a singalong. However, the request fell on deaf ears as the ecstatic Brazilian couldn’t help himself as he serenaded his adoring crowd.
Prior to the parade getting under way, Ant and Dec took to Instagram to share their excitement about the day ahead. Ant was heard shouting “let’s get ready to rumble” in reference to the pair’s hit single as PJ and Duncan, in a clip posted to the social media channels.
In another post Dec said: “Well, we’re about to start the parade. I don’t know how we’ve sneaked on here, how have we done this? We just followed the team on and we’re on the parade”.
Ant then began to chant “ole, ole, ole, ole”, while in another clip the pair could be seen overlooking fans as the bus passed the club’s St James ‘ Park ground.
A post to the social media platform also showed a picture of the pair lifting the trophy formerly known as the League Cup, which was the team’s first major honour in 70 years.
The duo were also spotted prior to the bus journey getting swarmed by loyal toon fans. They were happy to pose for snaps with the fans as the momentous day got under way, bringing the city to a standstill.
The pair are best known for presenting ITV talent show Britain’s Got Talent, and the channel’s reality TV series I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, after beginning their careers as child actors on CBBC drama Byker Grove. However, the make no efforts to hide their ties to their hometown club.
They regularly take aim at the club’s rival neighbours Sunderland in cheeky jibes on I’m A Celebrity.
In this week’s Britain’s Got Talent, the judges were left in awe of an armless drummer. Cornel Hrisca-Munn showcased his superb percussion skills with a rock routine which had everyone on their feet in Blackpool.
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