As Elon Musk raised his arm in a gesture resembling the Nazi salute during President Trump’s inauguration event, interpretations varied widely, with some calling it a “Roman salute” and others dismissing it as clumsy. The Anti-Defamation League labeled it as an “awkward gesture in a moment of enthusiasm,” not a Nazi salute, sparking debate over its historical significance. The gesture, with roots in late 19th century theater and early 20th century cinema, has been associated with fascism in Italy and Germany, but not with ancient Rome as commonly believed, highlighting the complex and controversial history of the salute.
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North Sea: Everything we know about Stena Immaculate oil tanker and cargo vessel collision off Yorkshire coast
An oil tanker and cargo vessel collided in the North Sea, resulting in a massive fireball and prompting a May Day call for assistance. Four lifeboat crews responded to the scene, where a number of people had abandoned the vessels, with one crew member still missing. The search for the missing crew member from the Solong vessel, owned by Ernst Russ, is ongoing, while 13 of the 14 crew members have been safely brought ashore....
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