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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 - 12 hours ago

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 - 9 hours ago

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. - 7 hours ago

$Rizzo at first base for Yankees in ALCS opener against Cleveland, 16 days after fracturing fingers$

Rizzo at first base for Yankees in ALCS opener against Cleveland, 16 days after fracturing fingers

Anthony Rizzo was back in the New York Yankees’ lineup for the American League Championship Series opener, just 16 days after fracturing a pair of fingers when hit by a pitch

Sports - ABC News - October 14

Marcus Smith adopts military breathing technique to improve his goal kicking

England fly-half missed crucial kicks in New Zealand Jonny Wilkinson and Leigh Halfpenny also helping Marcus Smith has adopted a military breathing technique to keep a lid on his anger – and ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

‘Not where England is at’: Marcus Trescothick talks up ailing ODI team

Defeat by West Indies was 12th in their past 18 one-dayers Strategy of prioritising youth affecting England results England’s interim head coach Marcus Trescothick has insisted that Thursday’s ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Bernie Marcus, Home Depot Co-Founder, Is Dead at 95

In 1978, he came up with the idea of a warehouse-style store that would appeal to the do-it-yourself homeowner. With a partner’s help it became the world’s largest home-improvement retailer.

Business - The New York Times - 2 hours ago

Yankees Playoff Notes: Why Marcus Stroman made ALCS roster, update on Nestor Cortes

Yankees manager Aaron Boone discussed the reasons why Anthony Rizzo and Marcus Stroman were added to the ALCS roster against the Cleveland Guardians.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 14

Trump mourns Home Depot founder, GOP donor Bernie Marcus: 'An extraordinary man'

Former President Trump on Tuesday mourned “legendary entrepreneur and political genius” Bernie Marcus, the Home Depot founder and prominent Republican mega-donor who died Monday at the age of 95. ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 hours ago

Asylum hotel rioter dies in prison

Peter Lynch was serving two year and eight months after pleading guilty to violent disorder

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

Actor Teri Garr dies at 79

Comedy actor Teri Garr, best known for roles in "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie," died Tuesday of multiple sclerosis, her publicist confirmed. Garr was 79.

World's largest crocodile in captivity dies

The huge saltwater crocodile Cassius was nearly 5.5m (18ft) long and lived in Australia.

Fair-Wage Advocate Lilly Ledbetter Dies at 86

Her fight for equal wages inspired the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 14

Tom Donohue, former longtime Chamber CEO, dies

Tom Donohue, who led the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for more than two decades before retiring in 2021, has died, the business lobbying giant announced Monday. The Chamber represents big business in ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

Lilly Ledbetter, equal pay trailblazer, dies at 86

Lilly Ledbetter, an activist for equal pay whose legal fight against her employer paved the way for the Fair Pay Act, has died. She was 86. Ledbetter worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

Family of Novichok victim feels 'comfort' that no-one else died

Speaking to an inquiry, Dawn Sturgess' mum describes her daughter as 'funny, intelligent and kind'.

Boy, 7, dies and six injured in house explosion

Emergency crews remain at the scene in Newcastle, with people being warned to avoid the area.

University student dies after incident at gym

Police say the death is "being treated as unexplained".

Shot boy, 8, died on rabbit hunting trip

A coroner suspends the inquest into the boy's death while police continue their investigation.

Mum's tribute to 'thrill-seeker' who died in Spain

Lewis Stevenson, 26, fell from a bridge while creating social media content, authorities said.

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