The Daily Populous

Thursday May 27th, 2021 morning edition

image for Eric Carle, Author of ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar,’ Dies at 91

But it might also become the star of one of the best-selling children’s books of all time.

Eric Carle, the artist and author who created that creature in his book “The Very Hungry Caterpillar,” a tale that has charmed generations of children and parents alike, died on Sunday at his summer studio in Northampton, Mass.

His son, Rolf, said the cause was kidney failure.

“The Very Hungry Caterpillar,” Mr. Carle’s best-known book, has sold more than 55 million copies around the world since it was first published in 1969, its mere 224 words translated into more than 70 languages.

It is one of more than 70 books that Mr. Carle published over his career, selling more than 170 million copies, according to his publisher, Penguin Random House.

In 2003, he received the prestigious Laura Ingalls Wilder Award (now called the Children’s Literature Legacy Award) from the American Library Association, which recognizes authors and illustrators whose books have created a lasting contribution to children’s literature. »

Amazon workers are rising up around the world to say: enough

Authored by theguardian.com

In the UK, where most Amazon workers are employed in the corporation’s so-called “Fulfillment Centers”, a poll late last year found that only 24% of respondents believed Amazon treated its workers fairly.

In Cambodia, former workers at Amazon’s supplier Hulu Garment are calling on Amazon to ensure their full legally owed severance.

And, ultimately, making Amazon pay is part of a much bigger fight to win another world. »

GameStop, AMC extend rallies, gouging short sellers

Authored by reuters.com

GameStop shares surged 15.8% to $242.56, around its highest level since mid-March, while AMC shares shot up 19.2% to $19.56, the highest since Jan. 27.

Around 958,000 shares of GameStop, worth $201 million, were bought to cover short sales over the last week, S3 data showed.

A short squeeze helped send GameStop shares increase by more than 1,600% in January to a record high of $483. »

Boris Johnson considered being injected with COVID-19 on live TV: ex-adviser

Authored by globalnews.ca

3:22 U.K. PM Johnson announces COVID-19 public inquiry into handling of pandemic U.K. PM Johnson announces COVID-19 public inquiry into handling of pandemic – May 12, 2021.

5:41 Ex-advisor to Boris Johnson gives scathing criticism of UK government’s COVID-19 response Ex-advisor to Boris Johnson gives scathing criticism of UK government’s COVID-19 response.

1:00 U.K. has ‘good chance’ of ditching social distancing by June, Boris Johnson says U.K. has ‘good chance’ of ditching social distancing by June, Boris Johnson says – May 3, 2021. »

New USB-C Type 2.1 standard offers up to 240 W power delivery

Authored by arstechnica.com

Comparing the USB-C 2.0 standard to today's 2.1 standard, the optional new Extended Power Range (EPR) specification—which bumps maximum voltage up to 48 V, sufficient to deliver 240 W at 5 A—seems to be by far the largest change.

From a consumer's perspective, the physical standard hasn't changed—USB-C type 2.1 devices will plug into USB-C type 2.0 ports, and vice versa.

In addition, 5A Standard Power Range (SPR) cables are being deprecated entirely, to be replaced by the new EPR cables. »