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New York Times
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Be the First to Find Out the 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century
Movie fans, we have a treat for you! We're getting ready to unveil our list of the 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century. We asked directors, actors, cinematographers, costume designers and other film professionals and movie lovers in Hollywood and around the world to pick the 10 best films of the last 25 years. It was up to them to decide what 'best' meant: Favorite? Most rewatched? Most artistically ambitious? Next week you'll be able to see how they defined it. Each day, starting Monday, we'll reveal 20 movies on the list, beginning with No. 100. The rankings are full of surprises — even to the editors — so sign up for the Movies Update newsletter to make sure you find out about every installment, culminating June 27 in the big reveal of the No. 1 movie of the 21st century. If you already receive the Movies Update newsletter, you will automatically receive the updates, and will not see a way to sign up below. You can find out which newsletters you are signed up for here.
Ya Biladi
17 hours ago
- Business
- Ya Biladi
Maroc Telecom replaces dual boards with single Board of Directors, retains Benchaaboun as CEO
Maroc Telecom's Board of Directors has approved a major change in the company's governance. The previous system, with two separate boards, a Supervisory Board and a Management Board, will be replaced by a single Board of Directors, the Moroccan telecommunications giant announced Thursday in a press release. All members of the former Supervisory Board have been retained as members of the new Board to ensure a smooth transition. The Board also confirmed Mohamed Benchaaboun as the company's Chief Executive Officer, a role he previously held. This new structure is intended to streamline decision-making as Maroc Telecom continues to grow and evolve, the company added.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Alain Rhéaume Announces His Retirement as Chair of the Board of Directors of Boralex
MONTREAL, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Boralex Inc. ('Boralex' or the 'Company') (TSX: BLX) today announced that the Chair of its Board of Directors, Mr. Alain Rhéaume, has informed the Board that he will step down from his position once a successor has been appointed by the directors, no later than December of this year. Mr. Rhéaume is announcing his retirement following the release of Boralex's 2030 Strategy. The process of selecting a new Chair will be overseen by the Board's Governance Committee and must be completed no later than December 2025, at the request of Mr. Rhéaume, as he will then reach the 15-year term limit for directors in accordance with the Company's governance policies. 'In recent years, Boralex's Board of Directors has focused on the orderly evolution of the Company, including its leadership, strategic directions, and governance. We have made significant progress on each of these priorities, which are essential to our shareholders and all our stakeholders,' said Mr. Rhéaume. Under Mr. Rhéaume's leadership, Boralex has made substantial progress, including: Drawing on the succession plan implemented under the Board's supervision, the executive team has been renewed, beginning with the appointment of Patrick Decostre as President and Chief Executive Officer. The team now includes new leaders across several areas of the Company; Over the past 10 months, the Board has welcomed three new directors, enhancing the Board's broad range of skills and experience, while two others have stepped down; The objectives of the 2025 Strategic Plan have been rigorously pursued and largely achieved. The 2030 Strategy, unveiled on June 17, will ensure the continuation of Boralex's ambitious growth trajectory. 'This key milestone in Boralex's evolution, culminating in the presentation of its new 2030 Strategy, has required significant effort from both the Board and senior management. The implementation of the Company's new strategic directions will benefit from the appointment of a new Chair who can guide it over the medium term,' said Mr. Rhéaume. 'The turbulence and uncertainty of global economies present challenges that companies must adapt to, but the strong growth in energy demand and the ongoing energy transition offer significant opportunities for Boralex, which is well positioned to continue asserting itself as a leader in renewable energy,' he added. 'We express our deep gratitude for Alain Rhéaume's 15 years of service on Boralex's Board of Directors, including eight years as Chair. Alain combines sharp business acumen with unmatched governance expertise. Always available, attentive, and insightful, he consistently balances risk and opportunity with a human approach and a commitment to the greater good. On behalf of the entire Boralex team, I thank him sincerely.' 'I have greatly appreciated working with the highly dedicated and high-performing teams at Boralex, both on the Board, within management and across the organization. Together, we have helped advance this small company, born from the vision of its founder Bernard Lemaire, to a stage of development he would be proud of,' concluded Mr. Rhéaume. For more information on the Board of Directors and its governance practices, please visit the Boralex website. Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements Some of the statements contained in this press release, including, without limitation, those relating to the process of selecting a replacement for the position of Chair of the Board, are forward-looking statements based on current expectations, within the meaning of securities legislation. Boralex would like to point out that, by their very nature, forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties such that its results or the measure it adopts could differ materially from those indicated by or underlying these statements, or could have an impact on the degree of realization of a particular forward-looking statement. Unless otherwise specified by the Company, the forward-looking statements do not take into account the possible impact on its activities, transactions, non-recurring items or other exceptional items announced or occurring after the statements are made. There can be no assurance as to the materialization of the results, performance, or achievements as expressed or implied by forward-looking statements. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. Unless required to do so under applicable securities legislation, Boralex management does not assume any obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect new information, future events or other changes. About Boralex At Boralex, we have been providing affordable renewable energy accessible to everyone for over 30 years. As a leader in the Canadian market and France's largest independent producer of onshore wind power, we also have facilities in the United States and development projects in the United Kingdom. Over the past five years, our installed capacity has increased by more than 50% to 3.2 GW. We are developing a portfolio of projects in development and construction of more than 8 GW in wind, solar and storage projects, guided by our values and our corporate social responsibility (CSR) approach. Through profitable and sustainable growth, Boralex is actively participating in the fight against global warming. Thanks to our fearlessness, discipline, expertise and diversity, we continue to be an industry leader. Boralex's shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol BLX. For more information, visit or Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn. For more information MEDIA INVESTOR RELATIONS Camille LaventureSenior Advisor, Public Affairs and External CommunicationsBoralex Inc.438 Stéphane MilotVice President, Investor Relations and Financial Planning and AnalysisBoralex Inc.514 Source: Boralex inc.
Daily Record
a day ago
- Health
- Daily Record
Funeral directors doing 'Coffin Up for a Cause' challenge in aid of lung cancer awareness
They are scaling the highest peaks of Arran, Mull, Jura, Harris and Tiree – which the coffins at the funeral home are named after. A dedicated team from a respected Lanark funeral directors are swapping hearses for hiking boots to complete a unique climbing challenge in aid of lung cancer awareness. The group from Ian Brown Funeral Directors, in Carstairs, will be scaling the highest peaks of the five Scottish islands of Arran, Mull, Jura, Harris and Tiree – which the coffins at the funeral home are named after. They have cheekily coined their initiative Coffin Up for a Cause and are aiming to raise money for the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation in a bid to get people talking about the disease more regularly. In total, they will scale more than 3500 metres – over two-and-a-half times the height of Ben Nevis – during the challenge which runs from June, to mid-October. The challenge was the brainchild of funeral service operative Arry Renton, who is no stranger to a physical test, having spent 38 years in the Army including spells in the Royal Logistic Corps and The Royal Corps of Transport where he rose to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Arry, who is scouting out each of the climbs before the team arrive en masse, said: 'It started with a tongue-in-cheek idea – climbing the islands our coffins are named after – but it's turned into something genuinely moving and memorable. 'It's certainly not going to be easy, some of these places are difficult to get to, which is why I am scouting them out beforehand. 'I think the hardest one will be Jura, from an access point of view, and even though it's not the highest, it'll be the most difficult walk and could be about 13 hours in total. 'But it will all be worth it to raise money and awareness. We know how prevalent the disease is, especially in Scotland. 'Some people in our team are more experienced than others when it comes to long walks and hikes, but we will start as a group and finish as a group, too.' Paula Chadwick, chief executive of the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation, said: 'I'm sure some people may be a little taken back by the name of this challenge – Coffin Up for a Cause. Personally, we're big fans of anything that gets people talking more openly about lung cancer. 'Lung cancer is the most common form of cancer in Scotland and yet we don't talk about it. This needs to change. We need to lose the stigma and nihilistic perceptions around lung cancer and be more open about this disease that affects so many of us. 'We want to say a huge thank you to the team for taking on this challenge to not only help those affected by lung cancer but also to help us start these vital and potentially life-saving conversations.' Ian Brown Funeral Directors is part of the Funeral Partners family, the UK's fastest growing funeral company. *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here.
MTV Lebanon
4 days ago
- Business
- MTV Lebanon
Aoun, World Bank officials discuss urgent need to enact financial reforms
President of the Republic Joseph Aoun met with World Bank Vice President for the Middle East and North Africa, Ousmane Dione, and Regional Director Jean-Christophe Carret to discuss the status of projects already approved by the World Bank's Board of Directors but still pending ratification in the Lebanese Parliament. The meeting underscored the urgent need to accelerate implementation of reforms in the banking sector, stressing their critical role in creating the necessary conditions for the World Bank's board to approve Lebanon's Reconstruction Loan.
