Advocate Scorned Dies

Ernest Drucker, Public-Health Advocate for the Scorned, Dies at 84

He marshaled epidemiological research to press for changes in drug policy, alternatives to prison and needle-exchange programs to slow the spread of AIDS.

The New York Times - 7h

How Bill Cassidy, a lifelong vaccination advocate, wound up voting for RFK Jr.

A look at how Kennedy convinced Sen. Cassidy, a doctor and vaccination advocate, that he should become health secretary.

ABC News - 13h

Fed Vice Chair Jefferson advocates remaining cautious on rates as policy drama unfolds

Jefferson echoed recent statements from other officials that it's in the Fed's best interest to move slowly as it evaluates evolving conditions.

CNBC - 1d

Jay Mazur, Zealous Advocate for Garment Workers, Dies at 92

A blunt-speaking, Bronx-born labor leader, he successfully pushed to legalize undocumented union members but fought a losing battle against globalization.

The New York Times - Jan. 28

Lady Gaga 'prayed' for Trump election loss, says LGBTQ advocates will 'stick together'

Lady Gaga says she "prayed" that President Trump wouldn't win a second term in office but that she'll continue to speak out in support of the LGBTQ community. "The main thing is I have so much ...

The Hill - Jan. 28

Advocates ‘deeply worried’ as Trump’s justice department halts new civil rights cases

Call to stop civil rights cases follows order putting staff on federal DEI programs on leave as a prelude to shutting programs down. US politics live – latest updates The Department of Justice ...

The Guardian - Jan. 23

Trump’s suspension of refugee program leaves advocates in turmoil but unsurprised

Groups worked furiously before inauguration to settle refugees, before order to halt all arrivals on Wednesday. US politics live – latest updates Advocates warned the Trump administration’s ...

The Guardian - Jan. 22

Trump’s suspension of refugee program puts Afghans and others in potential danger, advocates say

The swift suspension of the program surprised and alarmed advocates, leaving some refugees who were already in transit to the U.S. stranded.

NBC News - Jan. 22

Advocates rue Trump immigration plan 'calculated to create fear'

President Trump’s barrage of executive orders on immigration and border security will test his opposition’s strength in the courts of law and public opinion, and also threatens to set boundaries on ...

The Hill - Jan. 21

Advocates launch Medicaid defense

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Advocates roll out efforts to shield Medicaid Liberal advocacy groups are ramping up efforts to protect the ...

The Hill - Jan. 21

Why Crypto Advocates Say Trump Shouldn’t Have Launched His Own Cryptocurrency

President Trump’s newly released memecoin could ultimately help delegitimize the rest of the digital currency ecosystem.

Inc. - Jan. 21

Trump’s Suspension of Refugee Admissions Puts Afghans at Risk, Advocate Says

The order “risks abandoning thousands of Afghan wartime allies” who worked with Americans before the Taliban takeover, the head of a resettlement group said.

The New York Times - Jan. 21

Ed Martin, advocate for Jan. 6 defendants, named D.C.'s interim U.S. attorney, overseeing Capitol riot cases

Ed Martin, a conservative activist who has been on the board of a group supporting Jan. 6 defendants, has been named to head the U.S. Attorney's Office for D.C.

NBC News - Jan. 21

Acting legend Dame Joan Plowright dies at 95

She was one of Britain's most acclaimed stage and screen stars and the widow of Sir Laurence Olivier.

BBC News - Jan. 17

Longtime baseball announcer Bob Uecker dies at 90

Bob Uecker, longtime Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster known as "Mr. Baseball," died at the age of 90. Born and raised in Milwaukee, he spent six seasons as a catcher in the MLB. He later went on to ...

CBS News - Jan. 17

Acclaimed filmmaker David Lynch dies at 78

The filmmaker, artist and composer was known for his signature surrealist aesthetic.

ABC News - Jan. 16

Famed director David Lynch dies at 78

David Lynch, one of the most influential directors of our time who gained fame for such films as "Mulholland Drive" and "Eraserhead" and the television series "Twin Peaks," has died at age 78. NBC ...

NBC News - Jan. 17

Beloved Brewers broadcaster Uecker dies at 90

Longtime Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker has died at the age of 90, the team announced Thursday.

ESPN - Jan. 16

Iconic Filmmaker David Lynch Dies at 78

David Lynch was an inspiring artist in the medium of film.

Inc. - Jan. 16

Nebraska fan Jack Hoffman dies of cancer at 19

Jack Hoffman, the young Nebraska football fan who ran for a touchdown during the 2013 Cornhuskers' spring game and became a catalyst for pediatric brain cancer fundraising, died Wednesday after a ...

ESPN - Jan. 16

Food safety advocates expect a smooth transition away from the newly banned Red No. 3

Because the artificial dye is prohibited in the E.U. and elsewhere, many food and beverage makers already have recipes without it that they can use for U.S consumers.

NBC News - Jan. 15

Ex-England boss Eriksson died heavily in debt

Swedish football manager Sven-Goran Eriksson, the first foreigner to lead the England national team, died with debts of over £3.8 million ($4.64 million) following years of financial mismanagement.

ESPN - Jan. 15

'Screamingly funny' Tony Slattery dies aged 65

Sir Stephen Fry pays tribute to the actor and comedian well known for Whose Line Is It Anyway?

BBC News - Jan. 14

With federal gun control on ice, advocates look to other solutions for school shootings

Advocates are urging greater action against school shootings in 2025, saying the only way to slow the bloodshed is a combination of moves from legislators, schools and parents. Multiple trackers ...

The Hill - Jan. 12

One of four lynx captured in the Scottish Highlands dies

Wildlife officials in Scotland say one of four lynx thought to have been released illegally in the Scottish Highlands has died the day after it was captured

ABC News - Jan. 11

Colorado coaching great McCartney dies at 84

Bill McCartney, a three-time coach of the year in the Big Eight Conference who led the Colorado Buffaloes to their only national football title in 1990, has died at the age of 84, his family ...

ESPN - Jan. 11

One of four lynx captured in Scottish Highlands dies

Postmortem will be carried out on wild cat, one of four humanely captured in Cairngorms after illegal release. One of the four lynx captured in the Scottish Highlands this week has died. The ...

The Guardian - Jan. 11

Mauro Morandi, Italy’s Robinson Crusoe, Dies at 85

He was the sole resident of Budelli, an undeveloped sliver of paradise off the northern coast of Sardinia. He embraced the solitude, until he was evicted.

The New York Times - Jan. 11

Lynx dies after being captured in Cairngorms

Four of the wild cats have been captured in recent days, after they were illegally released into the Highlands.

BBC News - Jan. 11

Zebra dies after 'incident' with rhino at zoo

A spokesperson from Colchester Zoo says they are devastated by what has happened.

BBC News - Jan. 10

Shui Ka-chun, Hong Kong Activist, Dies

A social worker and teacher imprisoned for his activism, he later wrote about the toll of incarceration and worked to help others behind bars.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

Carole Wilbourn, 'Cat Therapist,' Dies at 84

For half a century, she treated cats and their humans in columns, books and house calls.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 10

Teenager dies after bus station stabbing

A murder investigation begins and parts of a town centre are cordoned off after a 17-year-old dies.

BBC News - Jan. 9

‘We will glorify war – and scorn for women’: Marinetti, the futurist Mussolini sidekick who outdid Elon Musk

He was the brilliant yet alarming writer of the Futurist Manifesto, a bohemian poet jailed with Mussolini who helped forge the modern world. As a new show re-examines his troubling legacy, we ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

The ‘Worst in Show’ CES products put your data at risk, privacy advocates say

So much of the technology showcased at CES includes gadgets made to improve consumers’ lives — whether by leveraging AI to make devices that help people become more efficient, by creating ...

ABC News - Jan. 9