Posted Oct 3, 2022 2:24 PMUpdated Oct 3, 2022 2:25 PM
From the death of Sacheen Littlefeather to the results of the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, including surprises from the fashion world and the presentation of Elon Musk’s new robots, the weekend was rich in both sporting and cultural news. or scientists.
Death of Sacheen Littlefeather, Native American actress rejected by Hollywood, at 75
The Apache and Yaqui actress who turned down an Oscar on behalf of Marlon Brando in protest at the treatment of her community in 1973 died Saturday at the age of 75. An emblematic figure in the fight for the rights of Native Americans in the film industry, his speech on stage had earned him insults, being made fun of by Clint Eastwood, and almost attacked by John Wayne…
Sacheen Littlefeather on stage at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on September 17, 2022, in California.Frazer Harrison/Getty Images/AFP
It was then necessary to wait fifty years and the inauguration of a new museum for Hollywood to recognize the humiliations suffered by the actress, sidelined by the industry. “I went there, like a proud Indian woman, with dignity, courage, grace and humility,” said Sacheen Littlefeather during the ceremony at the museum, recalling the event. “I knew I had to tell the truth. Some people can accept it. And some don’t.” A frank speech on the part of the actress who, a philosopher, still left room for redemption: “It is never too late for an apology. It is never too late for forgiveness”.
British victory at the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe
It was a rout for the Japanese thoroughbreds gathered for the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe which took place this weekend. The favourite, Littleholder, notably finished 11th. It was Alpinista, a five-year-old English mare ridden by Briton Luke Morris who won the legendary race for its 101st edition.
British jockey Luke Morris celebrates with the mare Alpinista his victory at the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, on October 2, 2022 in Paris.Anne-Christine POUJOULAT/AFP
Her owner Kirsten Rausing thus won 2,857,000 euros and the mare the title of world champion in galloping over 2,400 meters. “Every time she runs, she is better. I am very happy,” his coach, Mark Prescott, told AFP. In second place, we find vadeni, a French colt, while last year’s winner, Torquator Tasso, a German, completes this podium.
A surprising weekend in the world of fashion
At the time of Fashion Week, the fashion world is in turmoil. This weekend, the theme for the Met Gala 2023, the gala that brings together personalities dressed around the universal fashion exhibition organized by Anna Wintour, was unveiled. For the occasion, the event has chosen to highlight the deceased designer Karl Lagerfeld. This will be the time to retrace the career of the icon.
In Paris, eyes were more on the Coperni brand’s fashion show. By way of closing, the house called on model Bella Hadid to create a spectacular dress live from a liquid sprinkled on the young woman’s skin, under the astonished eyes of the spectators, before solidifying. The one-piece dress, made from cotton fibers and synthetic materials, is a spectacular demonstration of the label’s innovative spirit.
At the end of its show, the Coperni brand doused Bella Hadid with a liquid that solidified, creating a dress in the space of a few minutes. pic.twitter.com/W0yeH8c7YZ
— ALCHEMIST (@alchimistfr) September 30, 2022
Elon Musk unveils his ambitious humanoid robot prototype
When it comes to innovation, science is no exception. On Friday, Elon Musk presented two prototypes of humanoid robots in San Francisco. The highlight of its annual “Tesla AI Day” conference, two models appeared to cheers. The first “Bumble C” waved to the crowd as he cautiously walked onto the stage. The second, more successful and with fewer cables, is however not able to move alone. On the videos shown to the public, the robots appear performing everyday missions: watering plants or delivering packages.
Elon Musk shows off his ‘Bumble C’ robot in Palo Alto, California on Sept. 30, 2022, during his Tesla AI Day conference.Tesla/AFP
According to the entrepreneur, the project should cost “probably less than $20,000”, which allows him to affirm Tesla’s ambition to market millions of them within five years. Elon Musk, far from hiding his desires and dreams which sometimes approach science fiction, sees himself “fundamentally transforming civilization” with these prototypes which will free humans from repetitive tasks to be performed.
The first reports of the collision of Dart with an asteroid
After crashing on the surface of a small moon called Dimorphos on Monday, NASA’s Dart spacecraft finally reveals its first images. Even if it will take more time to confirm whether the mission was indeed a success and allowed the asteroid to deviate from its orbit, the results are already visible.
ATLAS observations of the DART spacecraft impact at Didymos! pic.twitter.com/26IKwB9VSo
— ATLAS Project (@fallingstarIfA) September 27, 2022
“The impact seems much greater than expected,” notes Ian Carnelli, head of the European Hera mission who will inspect the damage to the surface of Dimorphos in four years, to AFP. NASA’s first planetary defense mission, this test is essential for understanding the earth’s defense capabilities against the threat of asteroids.
