Earl Holliman, Rugged, and Familiar, Screen Presence, Dies at 96

While never a big star, he was a recognizable one, with roles in “The Twilight Zone,” “Giant,” “Forbidden Planet” and the 1970s series “Police Woman.”

Top stories - The New York Times - 11 hours ago

Earl Holliman, Golden Globe winner known for 'The Rainmaker,' 'Police Woman,' dies at 96

Earl Holliman, square-jawed and with a unique and compelling voice, made his mark in film and TV as well as theater. The Golden Globe winner died Monday at 96.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 2 days ago

Charles Sporck, an Early Champion of Moving Microchip Manufacturing to Asia, Dies at 96

He argued that offshoring allowed the U.S. semiconductor industry to create more high-paying jobs at home.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 12

Thomas E. Kurtz, co-creator of BASIC programming language, dies at 96

At Dartmouth, long before the days of laptops and smartphones, he worked to give more students access to computers. That work helped propel generations into a new world.

Tech - The New York Times - November 18

Bob Love, Chicago Bulls All-Star, Dies at 81

Love was a cornerstone of the franchise’s success in the early 1970s. He struggled with a stutter that he overcame only after his playing days were over.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 19

Timothy West, acclaimed British actor and lover of UK's waterways, dies at 90

British actor Timothy West, who played wartime leader Winston Churchill on screen three times, has died at 90

World - ABC News - November 13

Timothy West, acclaimed British actor and lover of UK's waterways, dies at 90

British actor Timothy West, who played wartime leader Winston Churchill on screen three times, has died at 90

Entertainment - ABC News - November 13

Ursula Haverbeck, German far-right activist repeatedly convicted for Holocaust denial, dies at 96

Ursula Haverbeck, a prominent German extreme-right figure who accumulated a string of convictions for denying the Holocaust, has died, according to her lawyer

World - ABC News - November 21

Youngkin backs Earle-Sears for Virginia governor

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) endorsed Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears (R) for governor on Monday, ahead of the state’s gubernatorial race in 2025. “Winsome has been an outstanding Lt. Governor, ...

Politics - The Hill - November 19

Battered Warriors survive unsightly game to overcome rugged Grizzlies

The Golden State Warriors' 123-118 victory Friday was as much about its perseverance and ability to absorb punishment as outplaying the Memphis Grizzlies.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 16

Forget Screen Time. We Need to Talk About Screen Real Estate

Spending many hours daily looking at screens feels like a foregone conclusion. The new challenge is paring down what fills them.

Tech - Wired - November 8

Notorious German Holocaust denier Haverbeck is dead at 96

World - Yahoo News - November 21

Familiar faces back for Scotland in Nations League

John McGinn is one of six regulars returning to the Scotland squad for the Nations League matches against Croatia and Poland, while there is a first call for goalkeeper Cieran Slicker.

Under Trump, Tech Giants Like Apple and Meta Face a Familiar Uncertainty

Apple, Amazon, Google, Meta and others learned during the last Trump administration to expect the unexpected when it came to Washington scrutiny and support.

Business - The New York Times - November 7

Celtics ooze familiar machismo with Porzingis back on the court

Chris Forsberg explains how Kristaps Porzingis made an impact well beyond the box score in his Celtics return Monday night at TD Garden.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago

Trump’s Cabinet Picks Have a Familiar, Traditional Look

The Trump cabinet is mostly complete — at least until the official nomination and confirmation process — and it is quite a picture.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - Yesterday

'WhatsApp screen sharing scam lost me £20,000'

Felicity Campbell says she "felt sick" after realising she had been scammed out of about £20,000.

Ditch Your Screens to End the Global Friendship Recession

There’s an epidemic of loneliness, driven by all of our online-focused lives—but people are discovering that disconnecting is the key to real connection.

Tech - Wired - 2 days ago

Save $96 On A Year Of Disney+ And Hulu With This Great Black Friday Deal

There are tons of discounts for streaming services this Black Friday , but few are as enticing as the one just revealed by Disney+. From now through December 2, you can pick up a Duo Basic ...

Tech - GameSpot - 2 days ago

Harden scores 43 as Clippers rout skidding Wizards 121-96

James Harden scored a season-high 43 points in 32 minutes to help the Los Angeles Clippers romp to a 121-96 victory over Washington, handing the struggling Wizards their 13th consecutive defeat

Sports - ABC News - 2 days ago

Lions shutdown defense led by best safety duo in the NFL since Earl Thomas and Kam Chancellor

Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch form one of the best safety tandems in years

Sports - CBS Sports - 2 days ago

In England, Manchester Enhances Its Watch World Presence

More retail outlets and a new fair add a modern layer on the city’s historic connections to the industry.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 7

Qatar suspends role as mediator between Israel and Hamas

The move comes after US officials were quoted saying they would not accept Hamas's presence in Qatar.

Singaporean Wirecard whistleblower cancels presence at Munich trial

World - Yahoo News - November 12

Presence of Belarus in international football is validation for a pariah state

Northern Ireland’s tie with eastern European nation can be viewed as a win for president Alexander Lukashenko. The banner in Legia Warsaw’s near-empty away section said more than any action on a ...

World - The Guardian - November 15

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