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The New York Times - Business
Bill Lucy, Pioneering Labor and Civil Rights Leader, Dies at 90
He helped popularize “I Am a Man” as a demand for respect during the 1968 strike by Black sanitation workers in Memphis.1 hour ago -
MarketWatch - Business
‘We have no health insurance’: My wife died, leaving behind a lot of medical debt. Am I responsible?
“Can they take our house?”4 hours ago -
The New York Times - World
Antônio Delfim Netto, Brazilian Economic Czar, Dies at 96
He was credited for the high-growth economy during the early years of Brazil’s long military dictatorship. But critics said his policies brought only short-lived gains.6 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Iran Revolutionary Guard general died in Israeli strike that killed Hezbollah leader, reports say
A prominent general in Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard died in an Israeli airstrike that killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut10 hours ago - Iran -
The New York Times - World
Amadou Mahtar M’Bow, 103, Dies; His Tenure Leading UNESCO Was Stormy
He was the first Black African to head a major international organization, but complaints about his tenure led the U.S. and Britain to pull out of it.11 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Maggie Smith, Grande Dame of Stage and Screen, Dies at 89
She earned an extraordinary array of awards, from Oscars to Emmys to a Tony, but she could still go almost everywhere unrecognized. Then came “Downton Abbey.”20 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Peter Jay, economics journalist and broadcaster, 1937-2024
After helping to undo the postwar consensus, he became Britain’s man in Washington DC21 hours ago -
ABC News - Entertainment
Maggie Smith, scene-stealing actor famed for Harry Potter and 'Downton Abbey,' dies at 89
Maggie Smith, who won an Oscar for 1969 film “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” and won new fans in the 21st century as the dowager Countess of Grantham in “Downton Abbey” and Professor Minerva ...Yesterday -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Maggie Smith, Award-Winning Actress and 'Downton Abbey' Star, Dies at 89
The British actress was already a legend, before winning a new generation of fans as Professor McGonagall in the Harry Potter movies.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Maggie Smith, Oscar-winning star of stage and screen, dies aged 89
In a career that began in the 1950s, her roles ranged from Desdemona to Miss Jean Brodie, Virginia Woolf and Minerva McGonagall • Appreciations by Peter Bradshaw and Mark Lawson • A life in ...Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
A&E doctor 'refused' to see woman before she died
Marina Young's sister says hospital staff "failed her fundamentally, on every level".Yesterday -
ABC News - Top stories
Boy on school field trip dies after tree falls on him at a Michigan nature center
Authorities say a 12-year-old boy died after he was struck by a tree that fell at a southeastern Michigan nature center where he and classmates were on a field tripYesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Maggie Smith, star of Downton Abbey and Harry Potter, dies at 89
Oscar-winning actor was renowned for her acerbic wit and ‘formidable talent’Yesterday -
ABC News - Sports
Swiss teenage cyclist Muriel Furrer has died after crashing at the road world champs
Swiss 18-year-old cyclist Muriel Furrer has died one day after sustaining a head injury in a crash at the road world championshipsYesterday -
The Guardian - World
Swiss rider Muriel Furrer, 18, dies after fall at world cycling championships
Furrer suffered fatal head injury during junior road race UCI confirms ‘tragic news’ in a statement on Friday The Swiss cyclist Muriel Furrer has died after sustaining a head injury at the world ...Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Swiss cyclist Furrer, 18, dies after crash at Worlds
Swiss cyclist Muriel Furrer dies after suffering a serious head injury at the Road and Para-cycling World Championships in Switzerland.Yesterday -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Song Binbin, China's Most Famous Red Guard, Dies at 77
She epitomized the deadly fervor of the Cultural Revolution and later apologized for her actions. In the U.S., she was considered just a scientist.Yesterday - China -
ABC News - Top stories
Dame Maggie Smith, venerable British actress, dies at 89
Maggie Smith, a lauded British actress who starred in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey" has died at the age of 89.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Price hikes, terrible adverts, customer crackdowns: how the joy in streaming TV died
Disney+ is the latest platform to stop people sharing their password for free. It’s yet another step in an industry meltdown that puts pressure on customers – and leads to genuinely bad television. ...Yesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
Maggie Smith, acting legend of 'Harry Potter' and 'Downton Abbey' fame, dies at 89
Maggie Smith, the stern Professor McGonagall in the "Harry Potter" movie franchise and the tart-tongued Dowager Countess on "Downton Abbey," has died, her publicist told The Associated Press.Yesterday -
ABC News - Sports
Joe Wolf, who played for North Carolina and 7 NBA teams, dies at 59
Joe Wolf, a former North Carolina captain for Dean Smith who went on to play for seven teams in an 11-year NBA career before becoming a coach, has diedYesterday - NBA -
CBS News - Top stories
Maggie Smith, "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey" actress, has died at 89
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."Yesterday -
ABC News - Sports
Swiss 18-year-old cyclist Muriel Furrer has died one day after crashing at the road world championships
Swiss 18-year-old cyclist Muriel Furrer has died one day after crashing at the road world championshipsYesterday -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Maggie Smith, 'Harry Potter' and 'Downton Abbey' actor, dies at 89
The Oscar-winning actor, known for her roles as Violet Crawley in 'Downton Abbey' and no-nonsense Professor McGonagall in the 'Harry Potter' films, died Friday.Yesterday -
GameSpot - Tech
Oscar-Winning Harry Potter Star Maggie Smith Dies At 89
Dame Maggie Smith, the two-time Oscar-winning actor best known for playing Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter movie franchise and the acid-tongued Violet Crawley, the Dowager Countess ...Yesterday -
ABC News - Entertainment
Publicist says Maggie Smith, acting great known to millions from Harry Potter and 'Downton Abbey,' has died at age 89
Publicist says Maggie Smith, acting great known to millions from Harry Potter and 'Downton Abbey,' has died at age 89Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Martial arts coach, 19, dies in mountain climb fall
Phil Zhu was visiting Snowdonia with his two younger brothers when he slipped on rocks.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
'Voice of snooker' Everton dies aged 87
Tributes are paid after renowned snooker commentator Clive Everton dies at the age of 87.Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Is Labour’s economic outlook too gloomy?
This week, the FT asks readers whether Starmer’s pessimistic tone is unsettling UK businessYesterday -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Former NBA player, G League coach Joe Wolf dies at 59
Wolf remains one of the best high school basketball players is Wisconsin's history.Yesterday - NBA -
BBC News - Top stories
Ballykelly woman dies after car collides with bus
Joyce Taggart, 84, was driving the car and was pronounced dead at the scene.2 days ago -
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CBS News - Top stories
Kamala Harris offers some specifics on economic policies
Vice President Kamala Harris made remarks in Pittsburgh about her economic plans as the economy proves to be pivotal for voters in the 2024 election. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.2 days ago - Kamala Harris