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Mel Bochner, Conceptual Artist Who Played With Language, Dies at 84
His early work made use of unexpected materials like pennies and masking tape. Later, he created trenchant word paintings that provoked and delighted.The New York Times - 7h -
Carlos Diegues, Filmmaker Who Celebrated Brazil’s Diversity, Dies at 84
Seeking to shed the gauzy influence of Hollywood and focus on Brazil’s ethnic richness and troubled history, he helped forge a new path for his country’s cinema.The New York Times - 5h -
Dickson Despommier Dies at 84; Championed Farming in Skyscrapers
A Columbia microbiologist, he popularized “vertical farming” — raising crops in tall buildings — to remediate climate change and feed more people.The New York Times - 2d -
Souleymane Cissé, Celebrated Malian Filmmaker, Dies at 84
He won multiple awards during his 50-year career, including the jury prize at the Cannes Film Festival, and spent his life championing African cinema.The New York Times - 2d -
Marian Turski, Auschwitz survivor who warned of danger of indifference, dies at 98
Marian Turski, a Holocaust survivor who became a journalist and historian in postwar Poland and was a co-founder of Warsaw’s landmark Jewish history museum, has diedABC News - 4d -
As Israel uses US-made AI models in war, concerns arise about tech’s role in who lives and who dies
U.S. tech giants have quietly empowered Israel to track and kill many more alleged militants more quickly in Gaza and Lebanon through a sharp spike in artificial intelligence and computing servicesABC News - 4d -
G. Ray Hawkins, gallerist who championed photography as fine art, dies at 80
G. Ray Hawkins launched the first public gallery in Los Angeles devoted to photography and showcased the work of giants including Ansel Adams, Man Ray and Paul Outerbridge during his careerLos Angeles Times - 4d -
Marshall Rose, Who Helped Revive Two New York Institutions, Dies at 88
A real estate developer, he was instrumental in revitalizing the New York Public Library and transforming Bryant Park from a dangerous dead zone into a glorious sanctuary.The New York Times - 2d -
Arthur 'King Bobalouie' Moses, who led one of first L.A. Bloods gang sets and sang backup for Delfonics, dies
After his funeral recently, Arthur 'King Bobalouie' Moses was remembered as an early member of the Crips and a founder of the Pirus, one of the nation's first Bloods gangs.Los Angeles Times - 9h -
Researchers link a gene to the emergence of spoken language
Why did humans start speakingABC News - 4d -
Nvidia helps launch AI platform for teaching American Sign Language
Nvidia has unveiled a new AI platform for teaching people how to use American Sign Language to help bridge communication gaps. The Signs platform is creating a validated dataset for sign language ...VentureBeat - 2d -
TikTok's top artist Yeri Mua gets real on immigration, Bellakath beef
The reggaeton mexa star spoke with De Los during the U.S. leg of her Traka Tour.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
How a Hong Kong Artist Got Fired From McDonald’s
Luke Ching has made a name for himself with creative campaigns to improve working conditions for menial laborers, even as the scope for political protests in the city has narrowed.The New York Times - 1d -
How a Hong Kong Artist Got Fired From McDonald’s
Luke Ching has made a name for himself with creative campaigns to improve working conditions for menial laborers, even as the scope for political protests in the city has narrowed.The New York Times - 1d -
How test-time scaling unlocks hidden reasoning abilities in small language models (and allows them to outperform LLMs)
A 1B small language model can beat a 405B large language model in reasoning tasks if provided with the right test-time scaling strategy.VentureBeat - 2d -
Play Connections: Sports Edition. Tackle Today’s Puzzle.
Group sports terms that share a common thread.The New York Times - 12h -
Puerto Rican artist iLe: 'I feel motivated to rescue our cultural history'
The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and Calle 13 alum performs Friday at the Wallis in Beverly HillsLos Angeles Times - 2d -
Are your online habits safer than most? 84% of credit cardholders engage in at least 1 risky behavior, survey finds
Behaviors like reusing passwords and paying over public Wi-Fi put your credit card information at risk, cybersecurity experts say.CNBC - 1d -
Illinois plays through a demanding stretch with a virus hindering multiple players
The Fighting Illini are dealing with all sorts of setbacks on and off the court as they face the most demanding part of their schedule.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Split Fiction Cross-Play And Friend's Pass Free Access Explained
EA and Hazelight Studios have revealed information about how Split Fiction's Friend's Pass and cross-play between different platforms work. There's even a free trial for players who don't own the ...GameSpot - 2d -
New study confirms parents do in fact play favorites
Research from Brigham Young University reveals that parental favoritism is real, with factors like gender, birth order and temperament playing a role. The study also found parents tend to favor ...CBS News - 1d -
His dream of playing basketball in the U.S. helped him find a second family
Ama Sow moved to Pennsylvania to fulfill his basketball dreams. But when his school closed unexpectedly, he was left penniless and homeless. That's when a local family opened their home to him.CBS News - 1d -
The Best Meta Quest Games You Can Play Right Now (2025)
Dipping your toes into virtual reality? From shooters to woodsy adventures, these are our favorites to play by yourself or with friends.Wired - 11h -
Jerry Butler, Singer Known as the Iceman, Dies at 85
Known for his resounding baritone and his courtly manner, he briefly led the Impressions before beginning a successful solo career, recording hits like “Only the Strong Survive.”The New York Times - 1d -
Pedestrian dies after being hit by ambulance
A 40-year-old man was hit by the ambulance, which was responding to an emergency call, on the outskirts of Elgin.BBC News - 10h -
Who Will Stand Up to Trump on Ukraine?
In their silence, Republicans are betraying the Ukrainians, national security and their own party’s values.The New York Times - 13h -
Who Are the 6 Freed Israeli Hostages?
Two of the captives had been in the hands of Hamas for about 10 years. The rest were taken during the attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.The New York Times - 5h -
Mexican musical legend Paquita la del Barrio dies at 77
Mexican musical legend Paquita la del Barrio has died at the age of 77ABC News - 4d -
Rick Buckler, former drummer for British rock trio the Jam, dies at 69
Paul Weller and Bruce Foxton of the Jam mourn drummer Rick Buckler, who died Monday at 69 after a short illness. 'We went far beyond our dreams,' Weller writes.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
Malian filmmaker Souleymane Cissé, a pioneer of African cinema, dies
Malian filmmaker Souleymane Cissé, a pioneer of African cinema with a career spanning 50 years, has died at age 84ABC News - 3d -
David Boren, former Oklahoma governor and veteran US senator, dies at 83
David Boren, the former Oklahoma governor and longtime U.S. Senate intelligence chief who went on to lead the University of Oklahoma after his retirement from politics, has diedABC News - 2d -
Man dies at Manchester airport after arrest by Border Force officers
Police watchdog is investigating death of 27-year-old who showed ‘unusual behaviour’ at security check. A 27-year-old man has died at Manchester airport after being arrested by Border Force ...The Guardian - 2d -
Frankétienne, considered one of Haiti's most important and prolific writers, dies at 88
Frankétienne, a renowned writer, painter, actor and musician known as the “father of Haitian letters” has diedABC News - 1d -
William R. Lucas, Official Blamed in Challenger Tragedy, Dies at 102
The strong-willed director of NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, he failed to pass on warnings from engineers that the space shuttle launch was at risk.The New York Times - 1d -
Daniel Bisogno, longtime host of Mexico's 'Ventaneando,' dies at 51
Daniel Bisogno, who co-hosted Mexico's TV Azteca talk show 'Ventaneando,' died after complications from a September liver transplant, the TV program said.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Olga James, a Star of ‘Carmen Jones’ and ‘Mr. Wonderful,’ Dies at 95
An operatic soprano, she had high-profile roles on film and stage in the 1950s. But after that, she mostly spent her career away from the limelight.The New York Times - 1d -
Jerry Butler, R&B singer and early leader of the Impressions, dies at 85
After scoring hits including 'He Will Break Your Heart' and 'Make It Easy on Yourself,' the singer went on to a second life in Chicago politics.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Voletta Wallace, the Notorious B.I.G.’s Mother, Dies at 78
She played the rapper music as a child, stood by his side during his meteoric career and navigated the legal and artistic questions that arose after his killing.The New York Times - 21h -
