Dickson Despommier Who Championed Farming in Skyscrapers Dies at 84
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Dickson Despommier Dies at 84; Championed Farming in Skyscrapers
A Columbia microbiologist, he popularized “vertical farming” — raising crops in tall buildings — to remediate climate change and feed more people.The New York Times - 15h -
Souleymane Cissé, Celebrated Malian Filmmaker, Dies at 84
He won multiple awards during his 50-year career, including the jury prize at the Cannes Film Festival, and spent his life championing African cinema.The New York Times - 4h -
UEFA Champions League: Cristiano Ronaldo, Angel Di Maria and stars who have haunted former clubs
AC Milan's Santiago Gimenez will aim to do damage against Feyenoord on Wednesday after leaving the Dutch side for Italy just last monthCBS Sports - Feb. 11 -
G. Ray Hawkins, gallerist who championed photography as fine art, dies at 80
G. Ray Hawkins launched the first public gallery in Los Angeles devoted to photography and showcased the work of giants including Ansel Adams, Man Ray and Paul Outerbridge during his careerLos Angeles Times - 1d -
Ernest Drucker, Public-Health Advocate for the Scorned, Dies at 84
He marshaled epidemiological research to press for changes in drug policy, alternatives to prison and needle-exchange programs to slow the spread of AIDS.The New York Times - Feb. 6 -
Cacá Diegues, renowned Brazilian filmmaker and leading figure in Cinema Novo, dies at 84
Carlos Diegues, one of Brazil’s most renowned filmmakers, has died in Rio de Janeiro, aged 84, the Brazilian Academy of Letters saidABC News - 6d -
Rutherford Chang, Who Turned Collections Into Art, Dies at 45
He was best known for amassing more than 3,400 copies of the Beatles’ “White Album” and using them to demonstrate the aging of a cultural artifact.The New York Times - Feb. 9 -
Eleanor Maguire, Memory Expert Who Studied London Cabbies, Dies at 54
By watching the brain process information, she discovered that a specific region plays a key role in spatial navigation — and that it can be strengthened like a muscle.The New York Times - 5d -
India anger as judge frees man accused of raping wife who then died
The controversial ruling once again shines a spotlight on the issue of marital rape in India, which refuses to criminalise it.BBC News - 5d -
Yrjo Kukkapuro, Who Made the Easiest of Easy Chairs, Dies at 91
A celebrated Finnish modernist, he designed a variety of furnishings but was best known for his seating — which, his company said, “almost every Finn has sat on.”The New York Times - 4d -
Zakia Jafri, Who Sought Justice for Victims of Indian Riots, Dies at 86
For two decades, she waged a legal battle against government officials in India after her husband was brutally killed in Gujarat in 2002.The New York Times - 2d -
Marian Turski, Auschwitz survivor who warned of danger of indifference, dies at 98
Marian Turski, a Holocaust survivor who became a journalist and historian in postwar Poland and was a co-founder of Warsaw’s landmark Jewish history museum, has diedABC News - 2d -
Korean Victim of WWII Sex Slavery Who Fought for Japan’s Apology Dies
She campaigned for a formal apology and reparations from Japan for what it did to thousands of women like her, mostly Korean, during World War II.The New York Times - 1d -
Meet the Champion Who Memorized 80 Numbers in 13.5 Seconds
This month, Vishvaa Rajakumar won the Memory League World Championship, which tests memorization skills. He shared some of his techniques with The Times.The New York Times - 5d -
As Israel uses US-made AI models in war, concerns arise about tech’s role in who lives and who dies
U.S. tech giants have quietly empowered Israel to track and kill many more alleged militants more quickly in Gaza and Lebanon through a sharp spike in artificial intelligence and computing servicesABC News - 2d -
Former Dolphins receiver Howard Twilley, 2-time Super Bowl champion, dies at 81
Twilley was on the very first Miami Dolphins roster and the 1972 team which went undefeated at 17-0.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 7 -
Stage and film actor Tony Roberts, who often starred in Woody Allen movies, dies at 85
Tony Roberts, a versatile, Tony Award-nominated theater performer at home in both plays and musicals and who appeared in several Woody Allen movies — often as Allen’s best friend — has diedABC News - Feb. 7 -
Susan F. Wood, Who Quit F.D.A. Over Contraception Pill Delay, Dies at 66
She left the agency saying politics had slowed the approval of the morning-after pill for over-the-counter use. Her resignation drew national attention.The New York Times - Feb. 9 -
Dalai Lama's elder brother, who led several rounds of talks with China, dies at 97
The elder brother of the Dalai Lama and former chairman of the exiled Tibetan government in India, Gyalo Thondup, who led several rounds of talks with China and worked with foreign governments for ...ABC News - Feb. 9 -
Dalai Lama's elder brother, who led several rounds of talks with China, dies at 97
Gyalo Thondup played a key role in establishing Tibetan leaders’ relations with U.S. officials.NBC News - Feb. 9 -
Stage and film actor Tony Roberts, who often starred in Woody Allen movies, dies at 85
Roberts appeared in Allen's 'Play It Again, Sam,' 'Annie Hall,' 'Stardust Memories,' 'A Midsummer Night's Sex Comedy,' 'Hannah and Her Sisters' and 'Radio Days.'Los Angeles Times - Feb. 9 -
Reds will wear No. 14 patch on jersey sleeve to honor Pete Rose, who died last year
Pete Rose may be on baseball’s permanently ineligible list, but the late hit king’s No. 14 will be on Cincinnati Reds’ uniforms this yearABC News - Feb. 10 -
Helen Hays, Who Helped Bring Terns Back to Long Island Sound, Dies at 94
Beginning in 1969, she spent five months a year on Great Gull Island, leading teams of young volunteers devoted to preserving the seabirds.The New York Times - Feb. 12 -
Hurricane, Dog Who Protected Obama White House From Intruder, Dies at 15
The jet-black Belgian Malinois drew widespread attention a decade ago when he wrestled a man to the ground on the White House lawn.The New York Times - 1d -
Service log for scuba gear used by British music producer who died off Byron Bay source of confusion at inquest
Records for Karl Bareham’s scuba equipment could not be produced at his inquest, NSW coroner’s court hears. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email ...The Guardian - 1d -
Man who admitted to shooting Black teen at wrong door dies before sentencing
Andrew Lester, a man who pleaded guilty last week to second-degree assault after he shot Ralph Yarl, an unarmed teenage boy in Kansas City in 2023, has died, according to a Clay County prosecutor.The Hill - 22h -
Man dies days after pleading guilty to shooting Black teen who rang his doorbell
Andrew Lester pleaded guilty in the 2023 shooting of Ralph Yarl, a Black honor student who rang the White man's doorbell by mistake.CBS News - 21h -
Octogenarian Who Shot Teen in Kansas City Dies Days After Pleading Guilty
Andrew D. Lester, 86, was awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty last week to felony assault in the 2023 shooting of Ralph Yarl.The New York Times - 21h -
Missouri man who pleaded guilty in shooting of Black teen at wrong door dies
Andrew Lester, who is white, was charged with assault after Ralph Yarl, who survived, rang doorbell by mistake in 2023. An 86-year-old Missouri man died just days after pleading guilty to a lesser ...The Guardian - 19h -
Champions League last-16 draw: When is it and who will Liverpool, Arsenal and Aston Villa face?
The Champions League has reached the round-of-16 stage after the play-offs concluded on Friday night with Real Madrid, PSV Eindhoven, Paris St-Germain and Borussia Dortmund all booking their place ...Yahoo Sports - 18h -
Archaeologists unearth remains of Roman basilica on the site of new London skyscraper
Work to give London yet another skyscraper has uncovered traces of the city’s origins almost 2,000 years agoABC News - 6d -
Yale secures 84-57 win over Princeton
Led by Nick Townsend's 20 points, the Yale Bulldogs defeated the Princeton Tigers 84-57ABC News - 4d -
Roundtable aims to unpack regenerative cotton farming in Egypt
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How To Farm And Reset Bosses In Path Of Exile 2
Path of Exile 2 is all about the loot. Whether you're just starting out and looking for the bare essentials or if you're in the endgame searching for ultra-specific gear, the quest for loot never ...GameSpot - 6d -
More migrant workers claim UK farm exploitation
The UK government says it always takes "decisive action" where abusive practices are found on farms.BBC News - 6d -
Farms and Bakeries Hit by Egg Shortages and Price Hikes
Bare shelves in supermarkets and wholesalers, combined with double-digit price jumps, are pushing many food businesses to raise prices or change recipes.Inc. - 22h -
A chance encounter took me from a New York skyscraper to a London food market – and a new life | Franco Fubini
Working in finance, I was unhappy and surrounded by greed. Then I embraced my passion for cooking, produce and nature. Franco Fubini is the founder and CEO of Natoora . As I wandered out of my ...The Guardian - Feb. 10 -
Abilene Christian wins 84-70 against Southern Utah
Led by Hunter Jack Madden's 22 points, the Abilene Christian Wildcats defeated the Southern Utah Thunderbirds 84-70ABC News - Feb. 8 -
Dobbs scores 23 in St. Thomas' 95-84 win over Omaha
Led by Drake Dobbs' 23 points, the Saint Thomas Tommies defeated the Omaha Mavericks 95-84ABC News - 4d -
Fire Destroys Ohio Farm Building Holding Thousands of Chickens
The facility in western Ohio was licensed to house about 280,000 young hens raised to lay eggs. The destruction came amid egg shortages linked to an avian influenza outbreak.The New York Times - Feb. 7
