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Newcastle University is facing criticism after appointing an heir to an Indian oil fortune as professor of sustainability. The Guardian reports a backlash over the decision, with critics questioning the suitability of someone linked to the fossil fuel industry holding a role focused on sustainability. The university has not been quoted in the reports addressing the concerns.
- 2Venom Frontman Conrad 'Cronos' Lant Has Died●Conrad “Cronos” Lant Died I didn't find out until today, but one of my all-time metal heroes died yesterday - Conrad "Cr
Conrad 'Cronos' Lant, bassist and vocalist of the pioneering black and thrash metal band Venom, has died, according to fans mourning him online. Lant fronted the Newcastle group from its beginnings and is widely credited with helping shape extreme metal, including coining the term 'black metal' through Venom's 1982 album. Fans are sharing tributes and reflecting on his influence on their lives and on the genre.