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Harry Stewart Jr. Dies at 100; One of Last Tuskegee Airmen to See Combat
His boyhood dream to be an adventurous pilot was fulfilled thanks to World War II. But, as a civilian, racial prejudice kept him out of the cockpit.The New York Times - 11h -
Decorated pilot Harry Stewart, Jr., one of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen, dies at 100
Retired Lt. Col. Harry Stewart Jr, a decorated World War II pilot who broke racial barriers as a Tuskegee Airmen and earned honors for his combat heroism, has died.NBC News - 18h -
One of last surviving Tuskegee Airmen dies at 100
Lt. Col. Harry Stewart Jr., one of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen, died this week at his home in Michigan. He was 100.CBS News - 1d -
Martha Stewart’s First Book Finds New Fans
After fierce online bidding wars for vintage copies of “Entertaining,” a homemaking classic from 1982, the publisher decides to put it back in stores.The New York Times - 1d -
Thune on Trump tariffs: 'We’ll see how long' they last
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) told reporters Monday he’s taking a wait-and-see approach to President Trump’s order to place 25-percent tariffs on Canada and Mexico and a 10-percent ...The Hill - 2d -
Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, Artist With an Indigenous Focus, Dies at 85
She began with modestly scaled abstract drawings and paintings but became best known for large works featuring collage and items evoking Native stereotypes.The New York Times - 2d -
Five MLB stars who we'd be most shocked to see traded: Yankees' Aaron Judge, Royals' Bobby Witt Jr., more
If MLB is going to have a Luka Doncic-style blockbuster, one of these names would have to be involvedCBS Sports - 2d -
The 2025 Just 100 rankings
The JUST 100 list ranks companies leading the stock market on the issues of most importance to the American public, from workers to climate change.CNBC - 2d -
China threatens countermeasures to combat Trump tariffs
Beijing attacks ‘arbitrary’ moves and says it will file WTO lawsuitFinancial Times - 3d -
Pistons' Stewart suspended on bobblehead night
Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart has been suspended one game without pay after picking up his sixth flagrant foul point of the season, the NBA announced on Friday.ESPN - 5d -
Manchester United ease into last 16 as Dalot and Mainoo see off Steaua
On 68 minutes Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho combined for the Manchester United second that sealed passage into the last 16: over went a delivery from the No 17 and there was Mainoo to finish ...The Guardian - 6d -
Sir Julius Chan, Papua New Guinea’s last ‘founding father’, dies aged 85
Outpouring of grief after death of Chan, the son of a migrant Chinese father and Indigenous mother, who served as prime minister twice . Papua New Guinea is mourning the death of Sir Julius Chan, ...The Guardian - 6d -
Trump and Hegseth are gutting the military’s protection of civilians in combat
Hegseth has made plain that his goal is to enhance the unbridled “lethality” of American military forces without handcuffs imposed by the law of armed conflict.The Hill - Jan. 29 -
One of Manchester United’s Biggest Signings Became a $100 Million Disaster
The Premier League giants sanctioned a loan exit for Antony, bringing his miserable spell at Old Trafford to a temporary end, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - Jan. 28 -
Jon Stewart Can’t Keep Up With the Purges
As many as 17 inspectors general were fired by President Trump. “That only leaves — no one knows how many left,” Stewart said. “I have no idea.”The New York Times - Jan. 28 -
Tuskegee Airman, 98, confident his legacy can't be erased
Steps were taken to remove video materials about the Tuskegee Airmen and the Women Airforce Service Pilots to comply with President Trump's DEI ban in the military.CBS News - Jan. 27 -
Air Force resumes instruction with Tuskegee Airmen video after review
The U.S. Air Force resumed using training material that referred to the Tuskegee Airmen after the Trump administration’s rollback of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives caused an ...The Hill - Jan. 27 -
Dan Snyder reportedly 'f----ng hates' seeing Commanders win, 'threatened to kill' sale of team at last minute
The disgraced former Washington owner isn't enjoying the Commanders deep playoff runCBS Sports - Jan. 26 -
Trump’s anti-DEI order yanks air force videos of Tuskegee Airmen and female pilots
Official cites review of course curriculum at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, where new recruits get basic training. Donald Trump’s order halting diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives has ...The Guardian - Jan. 26 -
Tuskegee Airmen lesson removed from U.S. Air Force curriculum, memo says
The Tuskegee Airmen were founded in 1941 in Tuskegee, Alabama when the U.S. Army Air Corp began a program to train Black servicemembers as Air Corps Cadets.CBS News - Jan. 25 -
Dragon Age: The Veilguard Gets Another Patch, And Fans Believe It Could Be The Last Big One
The newest patch for Dragon Age: The Veilguard is out now, and some believe it could be the game's final update. The newest patch is mainly focused on bug fixes.. The update fixes an issue where ...GameSpot - Jan. 24 -
One miner dies and 15 others injured after methane fire at a coal mine in Poland
Hospital authorities in southern Poland say a coal miner who suffered burns from a colliery methane gas fire has diedABC News - Jan. 23 -
Waitress dies from Turkish ski resort blaze, one of 78 lives lost as concerns over safety revive
Officials say a waitress who jumped out of a burning hotel at a popular ski resort has succumbed to her injuries, becoming the latest victim of tragedy that has shocked the nation and revived ...ABC News - Jan. 23 -
Psychology Can Be Harnessed to Combat Violent Extremism
Organized violence is set to grow—but the social media-powered mechanisms that expose would-be extremists to threats can also be used to help empathy flourish.Wired - Jan. 23 -
Garth Hudson, the last surviving member of The Band, dies at 87
Garth Hudson, the Band’s virtuoso keyboardist and all-around musician who drew from a unique palette of sounds and styles to add a conversational touch to such rock standards as “Up on Cripple ...NBC News - Jan. 21 -
Last-Minute Settlement Talks Halt Prince Harry’s Trial Against Murdoch’s U.K. Tabloids
The case, which would represent the last major legal reckoning for victims and perpetrators of Britain’s phone hacking scandal, was adjourned until Wednesday.The New York Times - Jan. 21 -
Trump sees Biden and Harris off after inauguration ceremony
Former President Joe Biden and former Vice President Kamala Harris made final goodbyes to President Donald Trump and Vice President Vance after the inauguration ceremony. Biden and former first ...NBC News - Jan. 20 -
Devastated LA residents see outpouring of support: ‘One of the more beautiful things I’ve seen’
Overwhelmed by loss but buoyed by friends and strangers alike, Angelenos who lost their homes prepare to rebuild their lives. Until last Tuesday, Ryan and Endea Marrone lived with their two young ...The Guardian - Jan. 19 -
Prince Harry versus newspapers: This is the one that matters
Prince Harry’s legal battle against British tabloids for allegedly unlawfully intruding into his life reaches its most important moment on Tuesday.BBC News - Jan. 19 -
When a spouse dies, there can be a ‘tax explosion’ for the one left behind
If you know what’s coming, you can plan ahead to mitigate some of the pain.MarketWatch - Jan. 18 -
Oath Keepers lawyer gets year in prison in one of last Jan. 6 sentencings before Trump return
An attorney who represented the Oath Keepers was sentenced to a year in prison over her role in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack, at a proceeding Friday that marked one of the final riot ...The Hill - Jan. 17 -
Tommy Brown, Brooklyn teammate of Jackie Robinson and last surviving member of 1947 Dodgers, dies at 97
Brown was the youngest player to homer in MLBCBS Sports - Jan. 16 -
From worst to first: Last year’s stock-market laggards see strong start to 2025
The U.S. stock market has been turned on its head in the early days of January.MarketWatch - Jan. 14 -
An Illustrator Dies, His Last Book Unfinished. In Steps His Son.
A beloved illustrator died in the middle of a project. His son, who had been drifting away from art for years, was given the chance to finish the work.The New York Times - Jan. 13 -
One of four lynx captured in the Scottish Highlands dies
Wildlife officials in Scotland say one of four lynx thought to have been released illegally in the Scottish Highlands has died the day after it was capturedABC News - Jan. 11 -
Benzema: Vini Jr will win the Ballon d'Or one day
Karim Benzema has said he believes former teammate Vinícius Júnior "will win the Ballon d'Or one day" after the Real Madrid forward missed out on the award last year.ESPN - Jan. 11 -
One of four lynx captured in Scottish Highlands dies
Postmortem will be carried out on wild cat, one of four humanely captured in Cairngorms after illegal release. One of the four lynx captured in the Scottish Highlands this week has died. The ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
Josh White Jr., Who Built on His Father’s Folk Legacy, Dies at 84
He began performing at 4 alongside his father, the celebrated singer and guitarist Josh White, and later carved out his own career.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Warren Buffett Has Already Announced the Beneficiaries of His Fortune After He Dies—and His Pal Bill Gates Isn’t One of Them
The vast majority of Buffett’s wealth will go to the same place.Inc. - Jan. 8 -
Jon Stewart: Harris overseeing Trump win certification 'like attending your own funeral'
Jon Stewart says Vice President Harris overseeing President-elect Trump's electoral victory as a tally of states was read on the House floor Monday had a funereal feeling to it. Harris ...The Hill - Jan. 7