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Orrin H. Pilkey, Geologist Who Fought to Save Beaches, Dies at 90
He argued against putting condos, hotels and other heavy infrastructure on vulnerable coastal landscapes. Environmentalists applauded; many others didn’t.The New York Times - 5h -
E.B. Furgurson III, Who Covered Massacre at His Newspaper, Dies at 70
After five people were killed in the newsroom, he set up a work space in the back of his pickup truck and made sure the next day’s issue was published.The New York Times - 5h -
Jill Jacobson, actor who appeared in 'Falcon Crest' and 'Star Trek,' dies at 70
Actor Jill Jacobson, known for her work in the 'Star Trek' franchise and series 'Falcon Crest,' died after a long illness, The Times confirms. She was 70.Los Angeles Times - 7h -
Zakir Hussain, Tabla Virtuoso Who Forged Global Fusions, Dies at 73
His collaborators included John McLaughlin, Béla Fleck, Ravi Shankar, Herbie Hancock, Yo-Yo Ma and members of the Grateful Dead.The New York Times - 7h -
The fintech company that collapsed and took $90 million of people’s life savings with it
One woman had $280,000 disappear after the collapse of a fintech company. She only ended up getting $500 backYahoo Sports - 17h -
Lorraine O’Grady, Artist Who Defied Category, Is Dead at 90
She worked in collage, photography, performance, video and installation, and she dealt forthrightly with the complexities of race and gender.The New York Times - 21h -
Petit h, a workshop of imagination at Hermès
60 Minutes visited Petit h, a distinct part of luxury fashion house Hermès that gives overstocked, unused material and imperfect items new life as surprising, and often whimsical, products.CBS News - 23h -
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Bob Fernandez, Who Survived Pearl Harbor as a Teenager, Dies at 100
Mr. Fernandez was a 17-year-old sailor aboard the U.S.S. Curtiss when Japanese forces attacked. He had recently canceled a trip to Hawaii for the 83rd anniversary of the bombing.The New York Times - 2d -
UK hockey team retires Adam Johnson's No. 47 to honor player who died after neck cut
Adam Johnson made as big an impression off the ice as he did on it for the Nottingham PanthersABC News - 2d -
Dolores Madrigal, Plaintiff in Landmark Sterilization Case, Dies at 90
She was among hundreds of women who said they were coerced into sterilization at a California hospital in the 1970s. The lawsuit led to state and national reforms.The New York Times - 2d -
Clarke Reed, Who Helped the G.O.P. Conquer the South, Dies at 96
He built Mississippi’s Republican Party into a conservative powerhouse, making himself a regional power broker in the process.The New York Times - 4d -
Alton Thacker, Who Gave More Than a Million Toys to Children, Dies at 89
A retired barber and “year-round Santa Claus,” he co-founded a foundation that makes wooden cars for children around the world.The Wall Street Journal - 4d -
TikTok's Future in the US Is Unclear. We Check Back in With the Billionaire Who Wants to Save It
Former Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt has been talking about buying TikTok since earlier this year. The long shot is getting shorter.Wired - 4d -
4 Ways Readers Fought the Travel Industry and Won After a Travel Problem
You don’t always need professional help to make things right after a travel snafu. Here are four ways readers got refunds and resolutions on their own.The New York Times - 4d -
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Woman who died after ‘butt lift’ surgery did not give informed consent, Bolton coroner rules
Demi Agoglia’s death in Turkey was contributed to by neglect with ‘no proper pre-operative care and advice’. A 26-year-old woman died after she was subjected to a “frankly barbaric” Brazilian butt ...The Guardian - 5d -
Shalom Nagar, 'The Hangman' Who Executed Adolf Eichmann, Dies at 89
A former member of the Israel Defense Forces, he eventually saw it as a virtuous act. But he was haunted by it for many years.The Wall Street Journal - 5d -
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Nikki Giovanni, Poet Who Wrote of Black Joy, Dies at 81
As a writer, she tackled race, gender, sex, politics and love. She was also a public intellectual who appeared on television and toured the country.The New York Times - 6d -
King presents Elizabeth Emblems to families of those who died on duty
King Charles presents a new award recognising those who died in public service.BBC News - 6d -
Frieder Reimold, journalist who wrote AP’s iconic ‘East Germany opens borders’ bulletin, dies at 80
Frieder Reimold, the former Berlin bureau chief of The Associated Press German-language service who wrote the iconic 1989 bulletin that East Germany had opened its borders, has died aged 80, his ...ABC News - 6d -
Criminology student murdered woman on beach, court told
Amie Gray was stabbed to death while her friend survived the random attack, the jury hears.BBC News - Dec. 9 -
Karl Bareham: British music producer who died when diving off Byron Bay may have suffered alcohol withdrawal, inquest hears
Death of Karl Bareham, 37, in 2019 was controversial with coroner told diving equipment may have been faulty and ‘dangerous’. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
The Apollo Theater at 90
Dionne Warwick, Smokey Robinson and Melba Moore discuss the history of the Harlem landmark "where stars are born and legends are made."CBS News - Dec. 8 -
'I fought £255 parking charge and won'
Garry Kay was asked to pay £255 because he took longer than five minutes to buy a parking ticket.BBC News - Dec. 8 -
More than ever, democracy needs help to survive. But who can save the US? | Editorial
With illiberal regimes advancing across the globe, youthful voters are standing up to make their voices heard. It has been a testing week for democracy across Europe and Asia. But the good news is ...The Guardian - Dec. 8 -
Tributes to 'loving' Elizabeth line worker who died after station attack
Jorge Ortega, 61, died following an attack and a man has been arrested by British Transport Police.BBC News - Dec. 7 -
French President Emmanuel Macron expresses “gratitude” to those who saved, helped and rebuilt Notre Dame Cathedral
French President Emmanuel Macron expresses “gratitude” to those who saved, helped and rebuilt Notre Dame CathedralABC News - Dec. 7 -
My health insurer billed me for $1,883 I didn’t owe. Here’s how I fought it — and won.
Consumer protections exist, but it can take a lot of time, patience and determination to fight a health insurer, and not everyone prevails.MarketWatch - Dec. 7 -
Miho Nakayama, Japanese pop star who starred in romance film 'Love Letter,' dies at 54
Miho Nakayama, a Japanese singer-actor known for her contributions to the early J-pop scene and the film 'Love Letter,' was found dead at her home this week.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 6 -
Sailor who died in Pearl Harbor attack finally accounted for
U.S. Navy Seaman 2nd Class John C. Auld, 23, was from Newcastle, England, and died aboard the USS Oklahoma on Dec. 7.CBS News - Dec. 6 -
Jury awards $300m payout to family of teen who died on Orlando ride
Tyre Sampson fell 30m (98ft) from the ride at ICON Park in Orlando which had no seat belts.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
A fisher of people: the Kashmiri man who has saved hundreds from drowning
Abdul Salaam Dar fishes for a living, but he is also regularly called upon to help rescue people – dead and alive – from the region’s waters. Abdul Salaam Dar has been fishing for most of his life. ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Prince Johnson, 72, Warlord Who Executed Liberia’s President, Dies
A rebel leader in Liberia’s civil wars, he was accused of numerous atrocities. The most notorious was the videotaped mutilation and killing of President Samuel Doe.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Richard Hamilton, Who Helped Solve a Mathematical Mystery, Dies at 81
He came up with an innovative equation called the Ricci flow that helped mathematicians explore fundamental questions that were once out of reach.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Clifton Wharton, Who Rose to the Top at Several Institutions, Dies at 98
Wharton was the first Black person to head TIAA-CREF, Michigan State University, the State University of New York and the Rockefeller Foundation.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4 -
Travel Tuesday offers big savings for those who missed Cyber Monday
From plane tickets to car rentals, the travel-themed discount day offers once-in-a-year deals. Here's what to know.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Lee Ramer, champion of the Hammer Museum and other L.A. arts groups, dies at 90
Lee Ramer's long career in L.A. arts included ties with the UCLA Hammer Museum and the Skirball Cultural Center, among others. She and her husband co-founded a center to improve German-Jewish ...Los Angeles Times - Dec. 4 -
Thirman Milner, Hartford Mayor Who Broke Race Barrier, Dies at 91
He grudgingly transitioned from civil rights to politics and became the first popularly elected Black mayor in New England.The New York Times - Dec. 3
