Richard Cash, Whose Rehydration Therapy Saved Millions of Lives, Dies at 83

His treatment, developed with David Nalin, was elegant in its simplicity, which made it accessible to people and countries with limited resources.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 7

Richard A. Cash, Who Saved Millions From Dehydration, Dies at 83

He worked alongside another doctor to show that a simple rehydration therapy could check the ravages of cholera and other diarrhea-inducing diseases.

Science - The New York Times - November 2

RFK Jr. is poised to save the health and lives of millions of Americans

If Kennedy is even halfway successful in his quest to save the American people from the life-robbing threats of ultra-processed foods and toxic chemicals, he can potentially save or improve tens of ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Richard Winfield, Protector of Press Freedom, Dies at 91

As a lawyer for The Associated Press and other news outlets, he challenged efforts to muzzle reporters and organized lawyers to promote free expression around the world.

Business - The New York Times - November 6

Mining Company Whose C.E.O. Was Detained Agrees to Pay Mali $160 Million

Three executives of the Australian company Resolute Mining were arrested this month. Mali, a major African gold producer, has been trying to increase its share of mining profits lately.

World - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Steve Mariotti, Whose Trauma Led Him to Help Youths at Risk, Dies at 71

After he was mugged, he took a therapist’s advice to work with “difficult students at a difficult school.” They ignored him until the lessons turned to business.

Business - The New York Times - October 28

Charles Brandt, Whose Book Inspired ‘The Irishman,’ Dies at 82

“I Heard You Paint Houses,” his true-crime best seller about the death of Jimmy Hoffa, was brought to the screen by Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 30

Philip Zimbardo, 91, Whose Stanford Prison Experiment Studied Evil, Dies

His provocative research made him a popular figure on campus. But his exploration of how good people can turn evil raised ethical questions.

Science - The New York Times - October 31

Celeste Caeiro, Whose Flowers Gave a Name to a Revolt, Dies at 91

In Portugal in 1974, she spontaneously gave red carnations to soldiers on their way to ending a dictatorship in what became known as the Carnation Revolution.

World - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Reg Murphy, Newspaper Editor Whose Kidnapping Made Headlines, Dies at 90

He made his mark on newspapers in Atlanta, San Francisco and Baltimore, but may be best known for having been abducted in Atlanta in 1974.

Business - The New York Times - Yesterday

Richard Gere is moving to Spain after unloading his $10.75 million Connecticut home

Gere bought the estate from Paul Simon to start a farm, but now says he wants to relocate his entire family to Spain.

Business - MarketWatch - November 11

Cade Cunningham follows up game-winning bucket with game-saving block as early stockholders keep cashing in

Cunningham has notched three straight triple-doubles and is off to the best start of his career

Sports - CBS Sports - November 9

Roy Haynes, jazz drummer whose career spanned nine decades, dies aged 99

American drummer who began in 1940s swing and bebop scenes played with Charlie Parker, John Coltrane and dozens more. Roy Haynes, a drummer who was one of the last remaining musicians of jazz’s ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

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

Entertainment - ABC News - 4 days ago

Harold W. Sims Jr., Whose Museum Honored the House Cat, Dies at 89

He displayed some 10,000 cat-themed artifacts at the American Museum of the House Cat in North Carolina, which welcomed several thousand people a year.

Business - The New York Times - 14 hours ago

Alice Brock, who helped inspire Arlo Guthrie's classic 'Alice's Restaurant,' dies at 83

Alice Brock has died at age 83

Entertainment - ABC News - 11 hours ago

French parents whose children took own lives sue TikTok over harmful content

Lawsuit alleges TikTok’s algorithm exposed teenagers to videos promoting suicide, self-harm and eating disorders. Seven French families have filed a lawsuit against TikTok, accusing the platform of ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

The pick-ups 'saving lives on the front line' in Ukraine

Donated trucks, taken in convoy from Scotland and around the UK to the war-torn country, have been involved in multiple rescues.

I’m single, retired and saved $2.3 million, but I’m still planning to take my Social Security early. Is that a stupid decision?

“If I take it now, my monthly distribution will be $2,500.”

Business - MarketWatch - November 2

I’m 71 with $2 million in retirement savings and a conservative investment strategy. Am I doing this right?

“I’m in good health and still working part time.”

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

Why Democracy Lives and Dies by Math

A documentary filmmaker and a mathematician discuss our fear of numbers and its civic costs.

World - The New York Times - October 25

Thames Water lenders call for more backers for £1.5bn rescue cash – business live

Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as UK water company races to secure new lifeline before December crunch. In Germany the manufacturing recession has been ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Man's brain tumour shrinks by half in therapy trial

A doctor who designed a new radioactive treatment for glioblastoma says the result is "remarkable".

Can This Peer-to-Peer Therapy Startup Disrupt the Telehealth Business?

The cost of mental health care is too high and there is a dearth of practitioners. Some companies are touting the potential of peer therapists.

Business - Inc. - November 6

More women seek testosterone therapy, prompted by influencers, doctors say

On a Reddit community for users to discuss menopause, there are countless posts of women suggesting the drug could help improve energy and sex drive.

"Mornings Memory": How sound therapy can improve your mind and body

In this "Mornings Memory" from 1990, Charles Osgood explored Don Campbell's sound therapy techniques in Boulder, Colorado, showing how vocal sounds can promote relaxation and energy.

Sage Therapeutics to end development of key therapy after a third trial failure

It was the third failed trial for the therapy, called dalzanemdor, which also failed to meet its goals in a Phase 2 trial as a treatment for mild cognitive impairment and mild dementia in ...

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

Wales’s 20mph speed limit saves lives and money. So why has it become a culture-war battlefield? | Will Hayward

In a world of online outrage, evidence is no longer enough – for a policy to work, politicians must explain it and stick by it. Imagine you’re a politician running a country. In front of you there ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Automatic Braking Systems Save Lives. Now They'll Need to Work at 62 MPH

A new report from AAA says newer systems prevent twice the number of collisions—and save lives. Regulators have ordered an expansion of the tech, but the auto industry says the upgrade won’t be easy.

Tech - Wired - 5 days ago

‘She did not even attend his funeral’: My friend married in secret and suddenly died. Does his widow inherit his $1 million home?

“His parents paid for the $50,000 down payment to the house when they purchased it 30 years ago.”

Business - MarketWatch - October 26

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