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The Journal
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Journal
How much do you know about the Irish heritage of these famous people?
GALWAY GIRL SINGER Ed Sheeran this week said he identifies culturally as Irish – despite being born and raised in England. While he was brought up in Suffolk, Sheeran has a large Irish family and said he would spend his holidays in the country as a child. Advertisement 'I class my culture as Irish. I think that's what I grew up with,' Sheeran told the latest episode of The Louis Theroux Podcast. After Sheeran's announcement that he identifies 'culturally' as Irish, we want to test your knowledge on the supposed Irishness of these famous figures: 'My dad is Irish,' remarked Sheeran on The Louis Theroux podcast. Where is his dad from? Alamy Stock Photo Cork Belfast Limerick Galway Former US president Barack Obama famously has Irish roots, but to where? Alamy Stock Photo Ballina, Co Mayo Moneygall, Co Offaly Carlingford, Co Louth Virginia, Co Cavan The DUP recently commissioned a report into the supposed Scots-Irish heritage of a US politician but came up short and found no connection. Who is the politician in question? Alamy Stock Photo Donald Trump Alamy Stock Photo Lindsey Graham Alamy Stock Photo Marco Rubio Alamy Stock Photo JD Vance Which famous celebrity loves to holiday in Ireland but this month said they have given up on their ambition to gain Irish citizenship? Alamy Stock Photo Kim Kardashian Alamy Stock Photo Jeremy Irons Alamy Stock Photo Sarah Jessica Parker Alamy Stock Photo Matt Damon While the above celebrity has given up their hopes of an Irish passport, Rosie O'Donnell said she is in the process of getting hers. Why did she move to Ireland? RTÉ For a new job To 'escape' Trump For the scenery She choose Ireland at random from a map Model and actress Emily Ratajkowski has grandmothers who are both from Ireland and her artist father has a farmhouse in Bantry, Co Cork. He has a book featuring drawings of which animals found in fields near his Bantry home? Alamy Stock Photo Cows Chickens Pigs Horses Mission Impossible star Tom Cruise previously said he can trace his Irish ancestry back to the ninth century and that research on his family showed they owned 'most' of a city at 'a certain point'? What was the city? Alamy Stock Photo Tipperary Galway Cork Dublin Former Sex Pistol John Lydon, once known as Johnny Rotten, has strong Cork roots. What did he say the 'local boys would slag me off for' when he visited during the summer as a child? Alamy Stock Photo His name His fashion sense His Cockney accent His music taste Conan O'Brien is of Irish descent, and what Irish drama did he appear in last year? Alamy Stock Photo Kin Hidden Assets Fair City Ros na Rún Irish-American Hollywood star John C. Reilly was honoured with an Oscar Wilde Award in February. What did he say makes Ireland 'great'? AER Guinness Its care to the most vulnerable The Music The storytelling Answer all the questions to see your result! RAY RYAN You scored out of ! Conan O'Brien Proven Irish bona fides Share your result: Share Tweet Alamy Stock Photo You scored out of ! John Ratajkowski You love quizzing as much as John loves cows Share your result: Share Tweet Mark Rode You scored out of ! Barack Obama Plaza Ireland's best pitstop Share your result: Share Tweet Alamy Stock Photo You scored out of ! JD Vance Needs more work Share your result: Share Tweet Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
IOL News
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Viola Davis, Ryan Murphy announced as 2025 Hall of Fame inductees
Actress Viola Davis is among the six people who will be inducted into the Hall of Fame later this year. This year's class marks the first inductee ceremony since 2022. The Television Academy is set to honour a group of television legends at the 27th Hall of Fame ceremony later this year. Inductees include an impressive list who represent the arts and have left an undeniable imprint on the industry. The ceremony will take place during the upcoming Televerse Festival on August 16, 2025, at the JW Marriott at LA LIVE. Among the honorees are talk show host and comedian Conan O'Brien, legendary music composer Mike Post, prolific producer Ryan Murphy, and the late Don Mischer, alongside distinguished actors Viola Davis and Henry Winkler. These icons join the likes of Marilyn Monroe, Jane Fonda, Colin Farrell and Lucy Liu, among others. "These trailblazing performers, creators and producers have left an indelible mark on our industry. Their groundbreaking work has shaped and elevated the television landscape in profound ways," expressed Cris Abrego, chairperson of the Television Academy through a statement. Alongside him, Rick Rosen, chairperson of the Hall of Fame selection committee, praised the inductees for their transformative leadership and innovative storytelling, stating: 'All six honorees have elevated the art of storytelling and have had an extraordinary influence on television culture and history." Since its inception in 1984, the Hall of Fame has welcomed over 150 prominent figures. highlighting the Academy's commitment to honouring those who have made extraordinary contributions to television.
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Over 12,000 alumni and 5 Ivies throw legal support behind Harvard in high-stakes battle against Trump
Over 12,000 Harvard alumni and 24 universities, including five Ivy League schools, have stood behind Harvard University in its legal fight against the Trump administration, which has threatened to cut billions of dollars in grants, as per a report. Ivies and Top Institutions Join Harvard in Legal Fight Against Trump Administration According to NBC News, Princeton, Yale, Dartmouth, Brown, and the University of Pennsylvania joined other institutions in filing an amicus brief supporting Harvard, arguing that the administration's move to freeze over $2.2 billion in multiyear grants and $60 million in contracts would not only hurt one university but undermine the foundation of American scientific research and economic competitiveness. ALSO READ: 'No Kings' protest set to become largest anti-Trump mobilization since he took office - key points to know Harvard Alumni Call Government Actions 'Reckless and Unlawful' Alongside these institutions, 12,041 Harvard alumni, including comedian Conan O'Brien, author Margaret Atwood, and Senator Tim Kaine, a separate brief, calling the government's actions 'reckless and unlawful,' way to gain control over the school and other higher education institutions, as per NBC News. The alumni wrote in the brief that, 'The escalating campaign against Harvard threatens the very foundation of who we are as a nation,' as quoted in the report. As per the brief, 'We embrace our responsibility to stand up for our freedoms and values, to safeguard liberty and democracy, and to serve as bulwarks against these threats to the safety and well-being of all,' quoted NBC News. Live Events According to the report, these institutions explained that the partnership between the government and academia has driven critical advancements, like 'The Human Genome Project' or 'Covid-19 vaccine'. So that would mean that funding cuts to even one school can hamper the research projects at other institutions, as per NBC News. The brief pointed out that, 'The work cannot continue at individual sites; MIT cannot use machine learning to uncover patterns, for example, without data from Princeton and Harvard,' quoted NBC News. It also highlighted that, 'These cuts to research funding risk a future where the next pathbreaking innovation — whether it is a cure for cancer or Alzheimer's, a military technology, or the next Internet — is discovered beyond our shores, if at all,' as quoted in the report. Push for Summary Judgment The Harvard alumni filed their brief because they support the institution's motion for a summary judgement submitted last week, and if granted, the summary judgement would allow the court to decide the case without a full trial, reported NBC News. FAQs Why is Harvard suing the Trump administration? Because the administration threatened to cut billions in federal funding unless Harvard agreed to certain demands, including auditing student viewpoints. Why are other universities worried? Because many research projects are interconnected. A cut to one school's funding can affect progress at many others.
Economic Times
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Economic Times
Over 12,000 alumni and 5 Ivies throw legal support behind Harvard in high-stakes battle against Trump
Ivies and Top Institutions Join Harvard in Legal Fight Against Trump Administration Harvard Alumni Call Government Actions 'Reckless and Unlawful' Live Events Push for Summary Judgment FAQs (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Over 12,000 Harvard alumni and 24 universities, including five Ivy League schools, have stood behind Harvard University in its legal fight against the Trump administration, which has threatened to cut billions of dollars in grants, as per a to NBC News, Princeton, Yale, Dartmouth, Brown, and the University of Pennsylvania joined other institutions in filing an amicus brief supporting Harvard, arguing that the administration's move to freeze over $2.2 billion in multiyear grants and $60 million in contracts would not only hurt one university but undermine the foundation of American scientific research and economic READ: 'No Kings' protest set to become largest anti-Trump mobilization since he took office - key points to know Alongside these institutions, 12,041 Harvard alumni, including comedian Conan O'Brien, author Margaret Atwood, and Senator Tim Kaine, a separate brief, calling the government's actions 'reckless and unlawful,' way to gain control over the school and other higher education institutions, as per NBC alumni wrote in the brief that, 'The escalating campaign against Harvard threatens the very foundation of who we are as a nation,' as quoted in the report. As per the brief, 'We embrace our responsibility to stand up for our freedoms and values, to safeguard liberty and democracy, and to serve as bulwarks against these threats to the safety and well-being of all,' quoted NBC to the report, these institutions explained that the partnership between the government and academia has driven critical advancements, like 'The Human Genome Project' or 'Covid-19 vaccine'. So that would mean that funding cuts to even one school can hamper the research projects at other institutions, as per NBC brief pointed out that, 'The work cannot continue at individual sites; MIT cannot use machine learning to uncover patterns, for example, without data from Princeton and Harvard,' quoted NBC News. It also highlighted that, 'These cuts to research funding risk a future where the next pathbreaking innovation — whether it is a cure for cancer or Alzheimer's, a military technology, or the next Internet — is discovered beyond our shores, if at all,' as quoted in the Harvard alumni filed their brief because they support the institution's motion for a summary judgement submitted last week, and if granted, the summary judgement would allow the court to decide the case without a full trial, reported NBC the administration threatened to cut billions in federal funding unless Harvard agreed to certain demands, including auditing student many research projects are interconnected. A cut to one school's funding can affect progress at many others.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
First on CNN: More than 12,000 Harvard alumni unite to support university legal challenge
Thousands of Harvard University alumni have signed on to a legal message of support for their alma mater, CNN has learned, an unprecedented effort to back the school as it challenges the Trump administration's decision to halt more than $2.2 billion in federal funding. More than 12,000 Harvard alumni – from the class of 1950 to the just-graduated class of 2025 – added their signatures to an amicus brief, a legal document sent by a third party to a lawsuit offering the court additional information about the case. The brief, first reported by CNN, was submitted to the court on Monday. The signatories come from a range of backgrounds, united by a Harvard degree and concern for the future of their alma mater: a Wisconsin beer brewer, comedian Conan O'Brien, an Ohio fighter pilot, author Margaret Atwood, a South Dakota tribal leader and Massachusetts Democratic Gov. Maura Healy, among other prominent members of communities across the country and globe. The group claims it's the largest known alumni brief from a single school in history. And the alumni involved believe it's a historic moment as Harvard defends itself – and in turn, potentially sets a precedent for other colleges and universities amid a major clash over academic freedom, federal funding and campus oversight. Harvard sued the Trump administration in April over its decision to freeze federal funding and has asked for an expedited final decision in the case. Oral arguments are scheduled for July 21. 'As alumni, we are deeply alarmed by the Government's reckless and unlawful attempts to assert control over the core functions of Harvard and its fellow institutions of higher education. Without due process or any recognizable basis in law—and with complete disregard for the freedoms the Constitution secures and the constraints it imposes—the Government has embarked on a campaign to deploy every power at its disposal to damage Harvard,' the brief says. It continues, 'The Government's end goal is to narrow our freedoms to learn, teach, think, and act, and to claim for itself the right to dictate who may enjoy those freedoms. As alumni, we attest that Harvard's true greatness resides in the ways we share these values and exercise these freedoms.' The White House did not respond to CNN's request for comment on the brief. Anurima Bhargava, a documentary filmmaker, civil rights lawyer and Harvard alumna who has helped lead the effort, told CNN in an interview that it marks a moment of solidarity across traditional divides. 'We are educated in part so that we can be safeguarders of liberty and democracy. And that is certainly what we all feel like is an important stand to take in this time,' Bhargava said. She continued, 'It's about our education, not only at Harvard – it goes so far beyond Harvard to 'what are our abilities in every kind of school and college and university to be able to voice and to think and to learn freely without the kind of interference that we're seeing from the government.'' Bhargava said there were 'many' alumni who wanted to sign the brief but did not, for fear of retaliation from the administration. Efforts to target Harvard began even before President Donald Trump returned to office, with his allies arguing they're cracking down on antisemitism on campus amid the Israel-Hamas war. But the administration's actions extend to a broader agenda – and a belief inside the White House that it's a winning political issue for the president. 'We unequivocally condemn antisemitism and every other form of discrimination and hate, which have no place at Harvard or anywhere else in our society. Yet charges of antisemitism—particularly without due process and proper bases and findings by the Government—should not be used as a pretext for the illegal and unconstitutional punishment and takeover of an academic institution by the Government. Indeed, most of the Government's demands on Harvard have little or nothing to do with combating antisemitism, or any other kind of bias and discrimination, on campus,' the brief states. The university is now engaged in multiple legal battles with the Trump administration, which has launched several investigations into the school. White House officials and Education Secretary Linda McMahon have kept the door open to negotiating with the school, but the administration is not currently in talks.
