BBC Natural History Unit co founder dies aged 95

Bernard Marcus, Co-Founder of Home Depot, Dies at 95

His chain of warehouse-style stores used cavernous interiors and low prices to lure customers.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 4 days ago

Home Depot co-founder Bernie Marcus dies at 95

Home Depot co-founder Bernard "Bernie" Marcus helped launch the home improvement chain in 1978.

The Home Depot Co-Founder Bernie Marcus Dies at 95

Billionaire, philanthropist and political donor Bernie Marcus died in Boca Raton, Florida, surrounded by family.

Business - Inc. - 4 days ago

Grateful Dead co-founder Phil Lesh dies aged 84

The leading member of the US rock group passed away peacefully, his official Instagram account says.

Bernie Marcus, Home Depot Co-Founder, Is Dead at 95

In 1978, he came up with the idea of a warehouse-style store that would appeal to the do-it-yourself homeowner. With a partner’s help, it became the world’s largest home-improvement retailer.

Business - The New York Times - Yesterday

Home Depot co-founder Bernie Marcus dies

Bernie Marcus, the co-founder of Home Depot who became a billionaire philanthropist and GOP donor, has died at the age of 95.

Politics - NBC News - 4 days ago

From Beans to Bubbles: La Colombe’s Co-Founder Is Launching a Soda Line

Todd Carmichael has done coffee and water. Next up? Soda.

Business - Inc. - October 17

OpenAI Hires Co-Founder of Social Platform Rival to X

Gabor Cselle, a serial entrepreneur, was a Twitter employee a decade ago. More recently he helped start Pebble, a safety-centric competitor to Elon Musk’s X. What’s OpenAI up to now?

Business - Inc. - 5 days ago

Co-founders of militia group convicted of attempting to murder federal agents

Two men had also planned to go to Texas and kill asylum seekers as well as border agents who would try to stop them. Two men who co-founded a militia group have been convicted of attempting to ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

San Diego Natural History Museum Reveals More of Its Vast Collection

Celebrating its 150th anniversary, the San Diego Natural History Museum has opened more of its vast paleontology exhibit to visitors.

Science - The New York Times - October 22

Bruce Ames, 95, Dies; Biochemist Discovered Test for Toxic Chemicals

The Ames Test offered a fast and inexpensive way to identify carcinogens, leading to the banning of chemicals linked to cancer and birth defects.

Business - The New York Times - October 21

Jonathan Haze, Star of ‘The Little Shop of Horrors,’ Dies at 95

Best known for his star turn in the cult film about a flesh-eating plant, he was a go-to member of the low-budget auteur Roger Corman’s repertory company.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Rúben Amorim, Manchester United and the Burden of History

Winning at Manchester United will be tough enough for the club’s new manager. Unfair comparisons with the past won’t help.

World - The New York Times - November 1

Why Bonobos Co-Founder Andy Dunn Says a Therapist Can Be an Entrepreneur’s Best Friend

Dunn, who’s been open about his mental health struggles, spoke at the Inc. 5000 Conference on Thursday.

Business - Inc. - October 17

‘Skipping the top’: Pro-Palestinian 'Uncommitted' movement co-founder won’t vote for Harris or Trump

Layla Elabed, co-founder of the Uncommitted National Movement, joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss her decision not to vote in the presidential contest and why she is using her ballot to focus on ...

Politics - NBC News - October 23

Peloton’s stock soars 30% after company names Apple Fitness+ co-founder as new CEO

Peloton announced the appointment of Peter Stern as new CEO effective Jan. 1. Stern is the co-founder of Apple Fitness+ and has done stints at Ford Motor Co. and Time Warner Cable.

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

Inside Robinhood Co-Founder Baiju Bhatt’s Vision for Distributed Solar Power from Space

The billionaire co-founder of investing platform Robinhood is staking his name and fortune on a decades old problem to put solar panels in space.

Business - Inc. - October 31

BBC reports from outside hotel where Liam Payne died

Flowers and messages can be seen outside the Casa Sur Hotel in Buenos Aires.

BBC Verify looks at what happened on the night Chris Kaba died

This week the Metropolitan Police released bodycam footage showing the moments leading up to the fatal shooting.

Talk show host and former Navy man Montel Williams co-writes history of USS Intrepid

A new history of the USS Intrepid will be co-written by Montel Williams, a former Navy man otherwise known for his long career as a daytime television host

Entertainment - ABC News - October 23

Tarzan star Ron Ely dies aged 86

The actor also appeared in hit 1980s television shows Wonder Woman and The Love Boat.

Donovan, Browns radio announcer, dies at age 68

Jim Donovan, the beloved radio play-by-play announcer for the Browns and a TV sports fixture for more than four decades, has died at the age of 68.

Sports - ESPN - October 26

Comedian Janey Godley dies aged 63

She was "surrounded by her loved ones", her management has confirmed.

Nigeria's army chief dies aged 56

World - Yahoo News - 3 days ago

Tony Todd, star of Candyman, dies aged 69

Prolific actor with more than 200 film and TV credits, including Final Destination, The Rock, The Crow and Platoon, died at home after a long illness. Tony Todd, the actor who played the titular ...

World - The Guardian - 22 hours ago

Candyman actor Tony Todd dies aged 69

His Candyman co-star has called him an "angel" and a "truly poetic man".

Allison, NASCAR Hall of Famer, dies at age 86

Bobby Allison, who was inducted into NASCAR's second Hall of Fame class in 2011, died Saturday at age 86.

Sports - ESPN - 1 hour ago

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

Manchester United’s New Co-Owners Have Paid a High Price for Terrible Judgment

Keeping Erik ten Hag in the summer was INEOS’s first big blunder. It cannot afford another, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 29

Why Chelsea vs. Man United is poised to entertain; Atlanta preps for Messi & Co.

A Chelsea side on the rise take on Manchester United, while Inter Miami look to seal their spot in MLS semis.

Sports - ESPN - November 1

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