Thomas E. Kurtz, co creator of BASIC programming language, dies at 96

Thomas E. Kurtz, co-creator of BASIC programming language, dies at 96

At Dartmouth, long before the days of laptops and smartphones, he worked to give more students access to computers. That work helped propel generations into a new world.

Tech - The New York Times - 7 hours ago

Gustavo Gutiérrez, Father of Liberation Theology, Dies at 96

Once considered revolutionary, his notion of empathy and advocacy for the poor has become a central tenet of Catholic social teaching.

World - The New York Times - October 25

Legal bid for Ecuador forest to be recognised as song co-creator

Petition to Ecuador’s copyright office is first legal attempt to recognise an ecosystem’s moral authorship. A forest in Ecuador could be recognised as the co-creator of a song under a ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

Gustavo Gutiérrez, Peruvian priest and ‘father of liberation theology’, dies at 96

Dominican friar hailed as ‘prophet of the poor’ for belief that the church had political duty to end poverty. Gustavo Gutiérrez, the influential Peruvian priest known as “the father of liberation ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

Donald J. Hall, 96, Dies; Expanded Hallmark Beyond Greeting Cards

After succeeding his father as the company’s top executive, he added new product lines and increased its focus on family-friendly TV shows.

Business - The New York Times - October 30

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 - 4 days ago

Home Depot co-founder Bernie Marcus dies

Bernie Marcus, the co-founder of Home Depot who became a billionaire philanthropist and GOP donor, has died at the age of 95.

Politics - NBC News - November 5

Grateful Dead co-founder Phil Lesh dies aged 84

The leading member of the US rock group passed away peacefully, his official Instagram account says.

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

Trevor Sorbie, Creator of the Dorothy Hamill ‘Wedge’ Cut, Dies at 75

He also styled hair for Helen Mirren, the Beach Boys and others, and he was honored by Queen Elizabeth II for services to British hairdressing.

World - The New York Times - November 9

Former AP German-language service head Ulrich Renz, who covered Nazi trials, dies at 90

Ulrich Renz, a former head of The Associated Press German-language service who also covered trials of leaders of the Auschwitz death camp in World War II, has died at the age of 90

World - ABC News - 2 days ago

Teri Garr, the quirky comedy actor who co-starred in 'Young Frankenstein' and 'Tootsie,' has died

Entertainment - ABC News - October 29

Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh, a founding member who co-wrote 'Box of Rain' and several other songs, dies at 84

Entertainment - ABC News - October 25

Liberals speak a different language

‘Gaslighting’, ‘cosplay’, ‘intentionality’ — the American left doesn’t realise how odd its sounds to most people

World - Financial Times - 22 hours ago

Basic Materials Roundup: Market Talk

Find insight on Fresnillo, Akzo Nobel, Kumho Petrochemical and more in the latest Market Talks covering Basic Materials.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23

Basic Materials Roundup: Market Talk

Find insight on copper mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Whitehaven, Regis Resources and more in the latest Market Talks covering Basic Materials.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 25

Basic Materials Roundup: Market Talk

Find insight on Gold Road Resources, Mineral Resources, Capricorn Metals and more in the latest Market Talks covering Basic Materials.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

Basic Materials Roundup: Market Talk

Find insight on American steel producers, Stella-Jones, Teck Resources and more in the latest Market Talks covering basic materials.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 6

Basic Materials Roundup: Market Talk

Find insight on ArcelorMittal, Endeavour Mining, Lanxess and more in the latest Market Talks covering basic materials.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 7

Basic Materials Roundup: Market Talk

Read about Orica, Mineral Resources and more in the latest Market Talks covering Basic Materials.

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Basic Materials Roundup: Market Talk

Find insight on Orica, ArcelorMittal and more in the latest Market Talks covering Basic Materials.

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2025 Fantasy Baseball Prospects: Top 10 at first base highlights Nick Kurtz and Jac Caglianone

A couple recent draft picks offer new star power at a position that could use it

Sports - CBS Sports - Yesterday

Germany pledges extra €96 million for Lebanon at Paris aid conference

World - Yahoo News - October 24

Translation tech tackles health language barriers

A new device is helping to improve communication between patients who do not speak English.

London’s endangered language communities to be mapped in new project

London may be second only to New York in the number of at-risk languages spoken. Life in London has been mapped according to its health, wealth, land ownership, politics and transport at key points ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

Does Changing the Language of DEI Protect Companies?

Many executives have changed – or are changing — their language around DEI efforts. But one expert says these changes aren’t likely to provide any legal protection.

Business - Inc. - October 28

Indonesian Tribe Adopts Korean Hangul to Preserve Ancient Cia-Cia Language

The Cia-Cia language has been passed down orally for centuries. Now the tribe’s children are learning to write it in Hangul, the Korean script.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 4

New Analog Horror Game Is Basically It Follows, Out Now With A Demo

Indie developer Night Dial has just released its latest horror game, titled "Crowded. Followed." The game sees players step into the shoes of an unnamed protagonist who stumbles across a disturbed, ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 24

Most in Oregon opposed to measure creating universal basic income: Poll

A poll conducted by the Public Policy Polling firm shows that 54% of Oregon voters oppose a state effort to provide every Oregonian with $1,600 a year in basic income, citing potential negative ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Inflation Is Basically Back to Normal. Why Do Voters Still Feel Blah?

Consumers still give the economy poor marks, though the job market is strong and price increases have faded for months.

Business - The New York Times - October 31

What Trump 2.0 Means for Tech + A.I. Made Me Basic + HatGPT!

A shake-up is coming for Silicon Valley.

Tech - The New York Times - November 8

Atomfall, Which Is Basically British Fallout, Gets Release Date And Trailer

June's Xbox Showcase showed off the first look at Atomfall , a first-person survival-action title that seems to have a lot in common with the Fallout franchise. Now, Rebellion Developments' very ...

Tech - GameSpot - 2 days ago

Women's program aims to combat violence in Chicago

Many of the women participating in Chicago's She Ro intervention program have lost a loved one to gun violence.

Clemson fraternity embraces student in intellectual disability program

At Clemson University in South Carolina, the ClemsonLIFE program gives students with intellectual disabilities a chance to learn life skills for independent living. But as much as the program ...

Alabama Prison Labor Program Faces Legal Challenges

A work-release program for Alabama prisoners provides labor for corporations and income for the state. Lawsuits are challenging its constitutionality.

Business - The New York Times - October 26

How to qualify for a credit card hardship program this November

If you can't pay your credit card bills, a hardship program could provide relief, but you'll need to qualify first.

How to qualify for a debt consolidation program this November

There could be big benefits to enrolling in a debt consolidation program now, but you'll have to qualify first.

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