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February 24, 2018

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Historical Context for February 24, 2018

In 2018, the world population was approximately 7,729,902,781 people[†]

Notable Deaths

Sridevi

2018Sridevi, Indian actress (born 1963)[†]

Sridevi Kapoor, known mononymously as Sridevi, was an Indian actress who worked in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada language films. She is regarded as one of the greatest stars of Indian cinema. Cited as the "first female superstar" of Indian cinema, she was the recipient of various accolades, including a National Film Award, five Filmfare Awards, two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, a Kerala State Film Award, and a Nandi Award. Sridevi's career spanned over 50 years in a wide range of genres. She was known for her reticent and introverted off-screen personality, but headstrong and outspoken on-screen persona, often playing strong-willed women. In 2013, Sridevi was honoured with the Padma Shri, the country's fourth highest civilian honour.

Haukur Hilmarsson

2018Haukur Hilmarsson, Icelandic political activist and internationalist volunteer fighter (born 1986)[†]

Haukur Hilmarsson was an Icelandic political activist. He played a crucial role in initiating a movement for the rights of refugees in Iceland. He rose to prominence during the 2009 Icelandic financial crisis protests after climbing to the roof of the house of the Icelandic parliament, AlĂŸingishĂșsið, and hoisting the flag of the BĂłnus supermarket chain on the building's flagpole. His arrest two weeks later resulted in an attempt by a crowd of protesters to storm the Icelandic Police headquarters in downtown ReykjavĂ­k where Haukur was held and from where he was subsequently released.

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Headlines from February 24, 2018

Mueller Is Gaining Steam. Should Trump Worry?

By Peter Baker

President Trump and his aides point out that he has not been implicated by any of the charges in the Russia inquiry led by the special counsel Robert S. Mueller III. Yet the investigation seems to be leading to a larger, as yet undefined, goal.

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