Bruce Bastian, WordPerfect Co Creator Who Became an LGBTQ Activist, Dies at 76
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The New York Times - Health
V. Craig Jordan, Who Discovered a Key Breast Cancer Drug, Dies at 76
He found that a failed contraceptive, tamoxifen, could block the growth of cancer cells, opening up a whole new class of treatment. -
The New York Times - Top stories
Audrey Flack, Creator of Vibrant Photorealist Art, Dies at 93
She painted and sculpted, but she was best known for her oversized still lifes, painted from photographs and crowded with color and detail. -
The New York Times - Top stories
Who Died in the Tulsa Race Massacre?
After more than a century, researchers hope to finally identify the victims of one of the worst racial attacks in American history. -
MarketWatch - Business
‘I’m appalled’: My grandfather co-signed his grandson’s student loan. After my grandfather died, my cousin skipped town. Will the estate have to pay the debt?
“The loan is now in default, and I have no idea where this grandson is.” -
ABC News - Entertainment
Jon Landau, Oscar-winning 'Titanic' and 'Avatar' producer who worked closely with director James Cameron, dies at 63
Jon Landau, Oscar-winning 'Titanic' and 'Avatar' producer who worked closely with director James Cameron, dies at 63 -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Federal LGBTQ Rule for Schools Under Siege
The Biden administration has racked up a string of initial losses in its effort to extend federal protections against discrimination to gay and transgender students. -
CBS News - Top stories
Gay teacher responds to LGBTQ backlash in schools
The American Library Association found that 4,240 books were targets of censorship efforts in 2023, with about half of those books written by or including people of color and those from LGBTQ communities. CBS News executive director of elections ... -
GameSpot - Tech
Final Fantasy Creator Has No Interest In Returning To The Series
Final Fantasy Creator Hironobu Sakaguchi said he has no interest in returning to the series after partnering up with Square Enix for the PC and console version of Fantasian, a game previously only available on mobile devices.. In an interview with ... -
Financial Times - Business
Activist investor Cevian takes stake in Smith & Nephew
Shares in London-listed maker of medical devices jump as holdings disclosed -
BBC News - Top stories
Green Party celebrate record four-seat win
Carla Denyer and Adrian Ramsey win in Bristol Central and Waveney Valley with big swings to their party. -
Inc. - Business
Caesar Salad Turns 100 as its Creator Gets a Statue
Put together in a Tijuana restaurant by an Italian immigrant chef on July 4, 1924, the dish remains a popular fixture of menus everywhere. -
NBC News - Top stories
Deepfake creators sell nonconsensual video on ‘hidden’ websites that take Visa and Mastercard
Fake sexually explicit videos of celebrity women from around the world are still being bought and using Mastercard and Visa credit cards. -
CNBC - Business
Southwest Airlines adopts 'poison pill' to fend off activist Elliott Management
Southwest adopted a shareholder rights plan to fend off an effort from activist Elliott Management to oust CEO Bob Jordan and Chairman Gary Kelly. -
MarketWatch - Business
Smith & Nephew shares surge as activist Cevian Capital reveals 5% stake
Shares in Smith & Nephew increased 7% on Cevian’s disclosure that it had built up a 5% stake -
Financial Times - Business
Labour activists buoyed by return to government after years in wilderness
Projected majority means few obstacles for Keir Starmer’s reform programme -
ESPN - Sports
Will veterans like Ronaldo, Lewandowski and Co. be at the 2026 World Cup?
Some of the stars of Euro 2024 are reaching the twilight of their careers. Time is running out, but will they stick around for the next World Cup. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Peloton Co-Founder John Foley Sells Manhattan Townhouse for $35.5 Million
The former CEO sold the 25-foot-wide redbrick West Village home in an off-market deal. -
Wired - Tech
REI Co-op Cycles CTY e2.1 Review: Affordable and Dependable
REI's in-house electric bike is an affordable, fun-loving city commuter that gets better with every iteration. -
The New York Times - Top stories
Judge Denies Effort by Trump Co-Defendant to Have Charges Dismissed
Walt Nauta, a personal aide to former President Donald J. Trump, claimed that he was the victim of vindictive prosecution in the classified documents case.Donald Trump -
MarketWatch - Business
Annovis Bio’s stock rockets 76% after reporting positive data in Parkinson’s disease trial
The stock is on track for its best performance since May 21, 2021, when it gained 127%. -
NBC News - Top stories
Judge’s order greatly expands where Biden can’t enforce a new rule protecting LGBTQ students
Enforcement of a federal rule expanding anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ students has been blocked in four states and a patchwork of places elsewhere by a federal judge in Kansas.Joe Biden -
ABC News - World
Iranian-born Norwegian man is found guilty of terrorism in 2022 shooting at Oslo LGBTQ+ festival, sentenced to 30 years
Iranian-born Norwegian man is found guilty of terrorism in 2022 shooting at Oslo LGBTQ+ festival, sentenced to 30 years -
The Hill - Politics
'Lost' creator calls on Dems to stop giving party money until Biden steps down
Damon Lindelof, a co-creator of “Lost” and a notable Democratic Party supporter, called on fellow donors to withhold their money until President Biden ends his reelection bid, citing his struggles in the CNN debate against former President Trump ...Joe Biden -
ABC News - Health
Federal judge sentences 4 anti-abortion activists for a 2021 Tennessee clinic blockade
Four anti-abortion activists who were convicted for their roles in a 2021 Tennessee clinic blockade will serve sentences ranging from six months in prison to three years of supervised releaseAbortion -
NBC News - Top stories
Federal judge sentences 4 anti-abortion activists for a 2021 Tennessee clinic blockade
Four anti-abortion activists were sentenced to between 6 months in prison to three years of supervised release over a 2021 Tennessee clinic blockade.Abortion -
ABC News - World
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong asks for a lesser sentence in landmark security case
Prominent activist Joshua Wong has asked for a lesser sentence in court after he earlier pleaded guilty in Hong Kong’s biggest national security caseHong Kong -
BBC News - Top stories
Chinatown and Mission: Impossible screenwriter Robert Towne dies
The Oscar-winning writer penned the scripts for films like Chinatown and Mission: Impossible. -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Drege, 25, dies after Tour of Austria accident
Norwegian cyclist Andre Drege dies following an accident during the Tour of Austria on Saturday. -
CBS News - Top stories
Jon Landau, "Titanic" and "Avatar" producer, dies at 63
He worked with director James Cameron on the "Titanic" and the "Avatar" series. -
The New York Times - Top stories
Jon Landau, Producer of ‘Titanic’ and ‘Avatar,’ Dies at 63
In a decades-long collaboration with the director James Cameron, he produced three of the highest-grossing films of all time. -
ESPN - Sports
How a fighter on hours notice ended up in the co-main event of UFC 303
Ige was spending his Saturday getting a massage at home in Vegas when the call came: Can you drive to T-Mobile Arena and fight at UFC 303? -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Allen & Co. President Buys One of North Carolina's Most Expensive Homes for $13.9 Million
The oceanfront property is located on Figure Eight Island, an exclusive community that has long attracted celebrities and business leaders. -
ABC News - World
A third Japanese climber has died on a mountain in Pakistan in less than a month
A Japanese climber has died while descending one of the highest mountains in northern Pakistan, the third death of a Japanese on the mountain in less than a month -
CBS News - Top stories
Suspect with gun dies after shootout with Yellowstone National Park rangers
A person with a gun who authorities say was making threats in Yellowstone National Park died after a shootout with park rangers, officials said in a statement. -
ABC News - Top stories
Dehydrated coyote pup dies after it was rescued by California firefighters
An animal rescue center says a dehydrated coyote pup rescued by California firefighters has diedCalifornia -
BBC News - Top stories
Great British Bake Off's Dawn Hollyoak dies aged 61
Show judge Paul Hollywood sent his love to Ms Hollyoak's family, describing her as a "lovely lady". -
The New York Times - World
Wayne S. Smith, a Leading Critic of the Embargo on Cuba, Dies at 91
A former State Department official, he resigned in protest in 1982 over Cuba policy, then spent decades trying to rebuild relations with the island nation. -
CBS News - Top stories
Minnesota Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson dies in Maryland car crash
Minnesota Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson died early Saturday morning in a car accident in Maryland.NFL -
The New York Times - Top stories
Vic Seixas, Winner of 15 Grand Slam Tennis Titles, Dies at 100
Once declared “the face of American tennis,” he was ranked among the leading players in the United States from the 1940s to the ’60s. -
CBS News - Top stories
Judy Belushi-Pisano, actress and widow of John Belushi, dies at 73
Judy Belushi Pisano, actress and producer who worked in "The Blues Brothers" and "National Lampoon's Animal House" and was also the widow of comedian John Belushi, has died.