Kiki Håkansson, the First Winner of the Miss World Beauty Pageant, Dies at 95

A Swede, Håkansson was crowned in 1951. Nearly three decades later, she was living in Utah, working at a Fotomat kiosk.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 11 hours ago

Mum's tribute to 'beautiful' daughter who died on M5

She was being taken to a custody suite via the motorway before the fatal incident on 11 November.

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 - November 5

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. - November 5

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 - November 8

Je Ne Regrette Rien composer dies aged 95

Charles Dumont wrote the song in 1956 but did not dare offer it to French star Edith Piaf until 1960.

Arthur Frommer, 95, Dies; His Guidebooks Opened Travel to the Masses

After publishing “Europe on 5 Dollars a Day” in 1957, he went on to build an empire of guidebooks, package tours, hotels and other services.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 19

Arthur Frommer, travel guide innovator, has died at 95

Travel writer Arthur Frommer, who revolutionized leisure travel for ordinary Americans with his guidebook “Europe on 5 Dollars a Day,” has died

Entertainment - ABC News - November 19

Arthur Frommer, famed travel guide innovator, has died at 95

Arthur Frommer, whose "Europe on 5 Dollars a Day" guidebooks revolutionized leisure travel by persuading average Americans to take budget vacations abroad, has died. He was 95.

Arthur Frommer, renowned travel guide writer, dies at 95

Arthur Frommer, whose "Europe on 5 Dollars a Day" guidebooks helped average Americans embark on budget vacations abroad, has died. He was 95.

Travel Guide Innovator Arthur Frommer Has Died at 95

His budget vacation advice books had a decades-long influence and revolutionized the way Americans travel the world.

Business - Inc. - November 19

Charles Dumont, Who Wrote Enduring Melodies for Édith Piaf, Dies at 95

His dozens of songs included “Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien,” a powerful anthem of redemptive love that became one of Piaf’s signature songs.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Arthur Frommer, whose 'Europe on 5 Dollars a Day' guidebooks revolutionized leisure travel, dies at 95

Entertainment - ABC News - November 18

World's largest crocodile in captivity dies

The huge saltwater crocodile Cassius was nearly 5.5m (18ft) long and lived in Australia.

World's oldest man dies in England

John Tinniswood, the world's oldest man, has died in northern England. He credited his longevity largely to "pure luck," but did offer advice about over-indulging - in anything.

Father of missing Hawaii woman dies by suicide in L.A., police say

The father of a missing Hawaii woman has died by suicide, the Los Angeles Police Department said.

KCAL News Anchor, Emmy-Award winner Chauncy Glover dies at 39

KCAL News Anchor and three-time Emmy award-winning journalist Chauncy Glover has died.

Helen Gallagher, Winner of Two Tonys and Three Emmys, Dies at 98

She was honored on Broadway for roles in “Pal Joey” and “No, No, Nanette” and then turned to TV, where she won three Daytime Emmys for her work on “Ryan’s Hope.”

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Late Armstrong winner downs Everton to earn Southampton first league win

The wait is finally over for Southampton. It had been 23 games – a run that stretched back to March 2023 – since they last tasted victory in the Premier League and Russell Martin must have been ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

Winners and losers: How we think the first CFP bracket will look

The inaugural release of the rankings for the first 12-team playoff in FBS history are Tuesday night. There's nothing else major going on that day, right?

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 3

SS Witt among 14 first-time Gold Glove winners

Giants third baseman Matt Chapman won his fifth Gold Glove, and Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. was among 14 first-time winners.

Sports - ESPN - November 4

Trump projected winner of first battleground state North Carolina

North Carolina is the first battleground state called in the 2024 election, with Trump projected as the winner. Tom Llamas analyzes how this impacts Harris’ path, as Trump gains in rural counties ...

World's largest crocodile in captivity, Cassius, died in Australia

The world's largest crocodile in captivity, Cassius, died at a wildlife sanctuary in Australia.

World's oldest man dies aged 112

John Tinniswood died at his Southport care home "surrounded by music and love", his family said.

The world's oldest man has died in England at 112

The world’s oldest man has died in England at age 112

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

UK's first Chinese parliamentarian dies at 74

Alliance pays tribute to its "ground-breaking" and "trailblazing" former assembly member, Anna Lo.

World's first wood-panelled satellite launched into space

World - Yahoo News - November 5

World’s first wooden satellite launched into space

LignoSat, developed in Japan and launched from Florida, expected to reduce space junk as it burns up on re-entry. The world’s first wooden satellite has been launched into space as part of study on ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

The winner’s winners

Who benefits when the US election is decided

World - Financial Times - November 6

College football winners, losers in Week 10: Ole Miss sizzles in win, Nebraska still can't break through

The Rebels' offense finally hit high gear against an SEC foe in a 63-21 demolition of Arkansas

Sports - CBS Sports - November 3

TikTok throttles beauty filters

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story TikTok rolls out restrictions on beauty filters TikTok will restrict the use of some appearance effects ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Bobby Allison, NASCAR Hall of Famer, 3-time Daytona 500 winner, dies at 86

He helped put NASCAR on the map with more than his driving.

John Robinson dies at 89: Ex-USC, Rams coach won 1978 national championship, produced two Heisman winners

Robinson died following complications from pneumonia

Sports - CBS Sports - November 12

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

Geoff Capes, World’s Strongest Man, Is Dead at 75

He pulled dump trucks, flipped cars and tossed five-pound bricks as if they were Kleenex boxes. Tending to parakeets brought out his gentler side.

World - The New York Times - November 8

Jim Hoagland, Distinguished Journalist on World Affairs, Dies at 84

A two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, he was a reporter, editor and columnist for The Washington Post, renowned for his deeply sourced dispatches.

Business - The New York Times - November 11

USC’s Kiki Iriafen heads list of transfers in women’s basketball

USC's Kiki Iriafen can’t wait to start delivering highlight-worthy plays with JuJu Watkins now that the former Pac-12 rivals are teammates in the Big Ten Conference.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31

Review: A family of misfits tests the spirit of charity in 'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever'

Another take on Barbara Robinson's beloved 1972 novel, this one comes swaddled in period nostalgia and, beyond its high jinks, some sincere family messaging.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 8

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