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Lilly Ledbetter, Whose Fight for Equal Pay Changed U.S. Law, Dies at 86
Her lawsuit against Goodyear helped pave the way for the 2009 Fair Pay Act, which was signed into law by former President Barack Obama.Top stories - The New York Times - October 14 -
Civil rights campaigner Dr Paul Stephenson dies age 87
His family issue a statement to say he died on Saturday after a "courageous battle" with Parkinson's disease.Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago -
Position changes for Betts, Contreras, Ohtani's surgery and more
Stay up to date all offseason long as Eric Karabell keeps tabs on the baseball world and tells you what is relevant to fantasy baseball managers.Sports - ESPN - 11 hours ago -
Fernando Valenzuela, Pitcher Whose Screwballs Eluded Batters, Dies at 63
The Los Angeles Dodgers star won the Rookie of the Year and Cy Young Awards in 1981, when “Fernandomania” made him a household name and filled ballparks.Top stories - The New York Times - October 23 -
Steve Mariotti, Whose Trauma Led Him to Help Youths at Risk, Dies at 71
After he was mugged, he took a therapist’s advice to work with “difficult students at a difficult school.” They ignored him until the lessons turned to business.Business - The New York Times - October 28 -
Charles Brandt, Whose Book Inspired ‘The Irishman,’ Dies at 82
“I Heard You Paint Houses,” his true-crime best seller about the death of Jimmy Hoffa, was brought to the screen by Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro.Top stories - The New York Times - October 30 -
Philip Zimbardo, 91, Whose Stanford Prison Experiment Studied Evil, Dies
His provocative research made him a popular figure on campus. But his exploration of how good people can turn evil raised ethical questions.Science - The New York Times - October 31 -
Richard Cash, Whose Rehydration Therapy Saved Millions of Lives, Dies at 83
His treatment, developed with David Nalin, was elegant in its simplicity, which made it accessible to people and countries with limited resources.World - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday -
How the Paul George negotiations changed the direction of the Clippers
When Steve Ballmer bought the franchise, he said he was willing to spend whatever it takes to win.Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago -
My healthy lifestyle is horrific, says Jeremy Clarkson after heart surgery
Prospect of drinking elderflower juice at a party is terrifying but presenter admits he ‘fancied living a bit longer’. Jeremy Clarkson has spoken of having to adapt to a new way of life after ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
University of South Florida Coach Dies at 43 From Complications During Surgery
The school said in a statement that complications arose during Abdur-Rahim’s medical procedure at a Tampa-area hospital.Sports - The New York Times - October 25 -
Patricia Taylor, Whose Efforts to Hide Americans in Iran Were Depicted in 'Argo,' Dies at 95
A scientist, dancer, musician and host, she worked at the center of both the Iranian hostage crisis and the AIDS crisis while supporting her diplomat husband.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 18 -
Fernando Valenzuela, Dodgers pitcher that fueled 'Fernandomania,' dies at 63
Fernando Valenzuela, the Los Angeles Dodgers pitching ace who inspired “Fernandomania” in the early 1980s, has diedTop stories - ABC News - October 23 -
Maeve Boothby O’Neill died because of a discredited view of ME. How was this allowed to happen? | George Monbiot
Chronic fatigue syndrome is as physiological as a broken leg. For the sake of those who have it, we must learn all we can from this tragic case. How could this happen in the 21st century? This ...World - The Guardian - October 18 -
UK D-Day veteran George Chandler, who escorted American troops to Normandy beaches, dies at 99
D-Day veteran George Chandler, who sought to counter sometimes glamorous depictions of the landings by recalling the horrors he witnessed escorting U.S. troops to the beaches of northern France as ...World - ABC News - October 28 -
Governments should crowdsource defence innovation
Bright ideas are not the monopoly of those holding jobs in national securityWorld - Financial Times - October 23 -
The ‘Relevant Experience Trap’ Stifles Innovation
Challenge your orthodoxies to avoid the ‘Rinse, Lather, Repeat’ Syndrome.Business - Inc. - October 24 -
To top China in biotech, support US seedbeds of innovation
Congress's ambition to break our dependence on this China-derived supply chain must be paired with an equal zeal for investing in domestic capabilities.Politics - The Hill - October 16 -
America’s visa system is stifling science and innovation
Americans who are used to simply flashing their passports and waltzing into a foreign country may not realize how hard it is going in the other direction.Politics - The Hill - November 1 -
When Dr. Phil Defended Harris While Endorsing Trump
It was an odd moment at the big Trump rally.Top stories - The New York Times - October 30 -
Dr. A's weekly risers and fallers: Morant and Giannis off to disappointing starts
Which fantasy basketball players are on the rise? Whose value is falling? Steve Alexander lays it out in a look around the NBA.Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago -
Dr. A's weekly risers and fallers: Hield's hot shooting, Haliburton's struggles continue
Which fantasy basketball players are on the rise? Whose value is falling? Steve Alexander lays it out in a look around the NBA.Sports - ESPN - 6 hours ago -
Germany approved €103 million in defence equipment for Turkey in 2024
World - Yahoo News - October 19 -
Europe’s Innovation Ecosystem Can Make It the New Palo Alto
A cluster of European cities within a five-hour train ride of London could become a unicorn factory to rival Silicon Valley, argues tech investor Saul Klein.Tech - Wired - October 14 -
Here’s What the Nobel Prize Winners for Economics Learned About Innovation and Authoritarianism
A trio of U.S. academics won the prize for economic after finding that authoritarian governments inhibit growth and innovation.Business - Inc. - October 14 -
Innovators to watch: Brands aiming to disrupt their industries with new approaches
CONTRIBUTOR CONTENT: Change is inevitable; instead of resisting it, some companies are embracing it by stepping up with fresh ideas that make a real difference in our everyday lives. These ...Tech - VentureBeat - October 14 -
The Future of Real Estate: 5 Disruptive Tech Innovations to Watch
How technology is transforming the way we tour, analyze, valuate, decide, and purchase real estate.Business - Inc. - October 16 -
3 Innovative Ways to Use AI During Uncertain Times
To succeed in the age of AI, a compelling new book calls leaders to drop ‘business as usual.’Business - Inc. - October 17 -
UK innovation will be undermined by science department Budget squeeze, industry leaders warn
Tight finances made worse by bill to rejoin EU programme HorizonWorld - Financial Times - October 18 -
Europe should take a digital leap across its innovation gap
The US is enjoying a virtuous cycle, while the EU is caught in a mid-tech trapWorld - Financial Times - October 20 -
Japan Mobility Show Bizweek 2024: Unveiling innovative solutions for the future of automotive
World - Yahoo News - October 23 -
Overlooked No More: Margaret E. Knight, Innovator of the Flat-Bottomed Paper Bag
She came up with a method of automation so that workers would not have to make the bags by hand. Then she fought for credit for her work.Business - The New York Times - October 26 -
Kamala Harris's corporate tax hike would hurt innovation, American workers
While Americans struggle to afford basic necessities, Vice President Kamala Harris continues to campaign on the same economic policies that caused inflation to skyrocket. In a speech on her ...Politics - The Hill - October 28 -
Mobile gaming will see new innovation in monetization in 2025 | Mistplay
Mistplay's 2024 Mobile Gaming Growth Report shows that there's room for alternative monetization in a market oversaturated with ads.Tech - VentureBeat - October 31 -
Trump’s Second Presidency Could Mean AI Chaos, or a Flurry of Innovation
As the AI revolution advances, critics and lawmakers have proposed safety restrictions and guardrails. Trump’s team says some of these barriers will fall.Business - Inc. - Yesterday -
Richard Pazdur, FDA Cancer Chief, Discusses 25 Years of Innovation
Dr. Richard Pazdur for 25 years has overseen innovations in the treatment of deadly diseases at the agency.Health - The New York Times - 5 hours ago -
‘The worse the world gets, the better for this play’: Armando Iannucci on staging Dr Strangelove with Steve Coogan
Stanley Kubrick’s pitch-black comedy about nuclear armageddon was once called ‘sick’. Iannucci explains why – in the age of Trump, Putin and Musk – this madcap story is as relevant as ever. ...World - The Guardian - October 23 -
College football Week 9 TL;DR: Dillon Gabriel's march on record books highlights bite-sized recap
The most important scores and stats to know from Week 9's college football slateSports - CBS Sports - October 27