Racing pioneer 'Motorcycle Mary' McGee, 87, dies

Mary McGee, a female racing pioneer and the subject of the new documentary "Motorcycle Mary," died at age 87.

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Female racing pioneer 'Motorcycle Mary' McGee dies a day before documentary on her is released

Female racing pioneer Mary McGee has died at the age of 87

Entertainment - ABC News - 11 hours ago

Female racing pioneer 'Motorcycle Mary' McGee dies a day before documentary on her is released

Female racing pioneer Mary McGee has died at the age of 87

Sports - ABC News - 11 hours ago

Women who ride pay tribute to 'Motorcycle Mary'

Decades after Mary McGee, who died Wednesday, made motocross history, women celebrate her legacy.

Sports - ESPN - 16 hours ago

Man dies after motorcycle crash

A man has died after a collision on the Derrylin Road, police have said.

I was whipped during race – pioneering female jockey

Karen Wiltshire was assaulted and ridiculed but went on to become the first professional female jockey to ride a winner in British Flat racing.

Civil rights campaigner Dr Paul Stephenson dies age 87

His family issue a statement to say he died on Saturday after a "courageous battle" with Parkinson's disease.

Virginia Carter, a Feminist Adviser to Norman Lear, Dies at 87

A physicist who headed a chapter of the National Organization for Women, she took a career detour to be a feminist voice in Mr. Lear’s empire of socially aware sitcoms.

Science - The New York Times - November 6

Paul Stephenson, 87, Dies; Advanced Britain’s Civil Rights Movement

The bus boycott and one-man pub sit-in that he led in the mid-1960s helped pave the way for a law outlawing discrimination in public places.

World - The New York Times - November 11

Shel Talmy, producer for the Who, the Kinks and David Bowie, dies aged 87

The American producer helped to craft a raw, immediate sound for British rock in the mid-1960s, with hits such as You Really Got Me and My Generation. Shel Talmy, the music producer behind classics ...

World - The Guardian - November 15

Pioneering Indian designer Rohit Bal dies at 63

Bal, whose innovative creations were worn by stars and supermodels, had recently made a comeback after years.

John McQuown, Who Pioneered Index Funds and Transformed Investing, Dies at 90

The Illinois native jumped from family farm to mechanical engineering and then led a ‘Manhattan Project’ of finance.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

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

Roy Haynes, pioneering jazz drummer and versatile band leader, dies at 99

Roy Haynes, a versatile drummer who played with jazz greats including Louis Armstrong and Charlie Parker, died Tuesday after a brief illness. He was 99.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 13

Shel Talmy, record producer who oversaw hits by the Kinks and the Who, dies at 87

The American-born record producer was an architect of the catchy if rough-hewn sound that drove many a British pop act to stardom in the mid-1960s.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 15

Ben Baldanza, Spirit Airlines CEO Who Pioneered Ultralow-Cost Air Travel in the U.S., Dies at 62

He knew his airline offered a stripped-down version of what his competitors did—and he was proud of it.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 12

Sir Lady Java, pioneering transgender performer and activist in L.A. nightclub scene, dies

Sir Lady Java, a pioneering transgender performer and activist, died Saturday at 82 following a stroke, close friends said.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 20

Bela Karolyi, gymnastics coach who mentored Nadia and Mary Lou, dies at 82

He helped turn young women into champions and U.S. into an international power.

Sports - ABC News - November 17

Consuelo Kanaga’s pioneering photography

Blending photojournalism and portraiture, the trailblazing artist used her work to advocate for Black Americans and labourers

Business - Financial Times - November 9

Business pioneers of the Pacific Northwest

How Seattle's iconic brands embody the city's spirit of innovation and connection.

Surfshark Coupons and Deals: Up to 87% Off Plans

Find great deals for Surfshark, like 87% off the Starter Plan and a 30-day free trial, below.

Tech - Wired - 2 days ago

Social media influencer known for racing dies in crash while speeding, NYPD says

A social media influencer known for drag-racing videos died in a car crash early Wednesday on a New York City expressway.

Tracking the Killer of Mary Catherine Edwards

A schoolteacher is murdered in her own home. Years later investigators discover she was a bridesmaid at the killer's wedding. "48 Hours" contributor Natalie Morales reports.

British aerospace pioneer Reaction Engines collapses into administration

Group’s demise is a challenge for several F1 racing teams which use its cooling technology in engines supplied by Mercedes-Benz

Business - Financial Times - October 31

Business pioneers of the Pacific Northwest [Sponsored Content]

How Seattle's homegrown brands turned local roots into global reach by embracing innovation and community.

This investor’s Trump basket is up 87% since March. Here’s what he likes now.

Citrini Research recommends buying every company Lina Khan has spoken negatively about.

Business - MarketWatch - November 12

Shel Talmy, produced hits by The Who, The Kinks and other 1960s British bands, dead at 87

Shel Talmy, a Chicago-born music producer and arranger who worked on such British punk classics as The Who’s “My Generation” and The Kinks’ “You Really Got Me,” helped oversee hits by Manfred Mann ...

Entertainment - ABC News - November 14

Trey Kaufman-Renn scores 26 points to lead No. 13 Purdue past No. 2 Alabama 87-78

Trey Kaufman-Renn scored a career-high 26 points and grabbed eight rebounds, and freshman C

Sports - ABC News - November 15

No. 13 Purdue rediscovers strong post presence in 87-78 win over No. 2 Alabama

When Purdue lost All-America center Zach Edey to the NBA after he swept the past two national player of the year awards, some wondered how the Boilermakers would replace him

Sports - ABC News - November 16

How Mary Claire Haver Became the Queen of Menopause

Dr. Mary Claire Haver has amassed a following in the millions, all on the promise that women can thrive through menopause. Not everyone is celebrating her rise.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 30

Mary Ward murder accused denied bail in Dublin

A 31-year-old man charged with the murder of Mary Ward has been denied bail in Dublin.

Restoration allows for new look at the life of Marie Antoinette

After years of restoration work, visitors to the home of Marie Antoinette, the last queen of France, can get a new look into the private life of the controversial figure. Michelle Miller reports.

Sneak peek: Tracking the Killer of Mary Catherine Edwards

A schoolteacher is murdered in her own home. Years later investigators discover she was a bridesmaid at the killer's wedding. "48 Hours" contributor Natalie Morales reports Saturday, Nov. 9 at ...

Diamond necklace linked to Marie Antoinette sells for $4.8m

Experts say some of the stones in the piece are a match with the original diamonds central to a royal scandal.

A Tech Pioneer Reflects on Steve Jobs’s Advice to Let Go and Embrace Change

Geomagic founder Ping Fu tells ‘Your Next Move’ how she embraces change.

Business - Inc. - November 6

The Curious Case of Nora Holt, a Pioneer of Black Classical Music and Jazz

Nora Holt was a pioneer of Chicago’s Black classical music scene. A friend of Josephine Baker, she later became a blues singer in Parisian nightclubs.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 13

Why an AI Pioneer Worries It Could Turn Against Us

Yoshua Bengio, one of the ‘godfathers of AI,’ has a list of concerns about the rapid, potentially harmful evolution of the technology.

Business - Inc. - November 21

Schooled like Mourinho: Amorim’s path from pioneering Lisbon university

Portugal’s coaches and players are all the rage in part thanks to links forged between academia and the game. They always knew Ruben Amorim was a special one at the faculty of human kinetics. “I ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

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