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Roy L. Prosterman, 89, Dies; Worked to Secure Land for the Rural Poor

Seeing land rights as the key to lifting up the impoverished, he pushed authoritarian governments as well as emerging democratic ones to distribute farmland.

The New York Times - 3d

Former Sonics guard, Seattle fan favorite Slick Watts dies at 73

Watts played five years for the Sonics and remained in Seattle after his career

CBS Sports - 3d

Nita Lowey, Tenacious New York Representative, Dies at 87

A Democrat, she represented Westchester County for three decades and became the first woman to lead the powerful House Appropriations Committee.

The New York Times - 3d

Slick Watts, N.B.A. Fan Favorite and Headband Pioneer, Dies at 73

An undrafted, 6-foot-1 point guard with patchy hair, he made an enduring fashion statement and became seen as the ultimate Seattle SuperSonic.

The New York Times - 2d

Drag star The Vivienne died after taking ketamine, family says

The RuPaul's Drag Race winner's family wants to raise awareness and bring something positive from the "complete tragedy".

BBC News - 2d

Dr. Sheldon Greenfield, Who Exposed Gaps in Health Care, Dies at 86

The author of numerous studies, he urged patients to question their physicians and expressed concern about cancer treatment for older adults.

The New York Times - 2d

Thomas Moser, Woodworker Whose Chairs Were Works of Art, Dies at 90

Self-taught, he practiced “the lost art of making furniture well,” producing pieces for collectors, presidents and even the pope.

The New York Times - 1d

Émilie Dequenne, Belgian Actress Who Starred in ‘Rosetta,’ Dies at 43

She won the Cannes Film Festival’s best actress award for her debut performance in 1999. She was later diagnosed with a rare adrenal gland cancer.

The New York Times - 1d

Ming Fay, Who Made Magical Sculptures of the Natural World, Dies at 82

His artwork paid tribute to its surroundings, in New York City and elsewhere, rendering nature at an oversized scale that made it unmissable.

The New York Times - 1d

Lee Shau-Kee, Hong Kong Real Estate Tycoon, Dies at 97

Sometimes called the Warren Buffett of Hong Kong, he made his billions by initially building apartments for middle-class descendants of mainland refugees.

The New York Times - 1d

John “Paddy” Hemingway, Last Surviving Pilot of the Battle of Britain, Dies at 105

A fighter pilot in a vastly outnumbered Royal Air Force — one of the “few” hailed by Churchill — he took to the skies to help stave off a Nazi land invasion of Britain.

The New York Times - 22h

Anthony Dolan, Speechwriter Who Gave Reagan ‘Evil Empire,’ Dies at 76

As a conservative presidential speechwriter, he also relegated communism to “the ash heap of history.” Earlier, he won a Pulitzer Prize as a young reporter.

The New York Times - 19h

Smugglers Found Guilty Three Years After 53 Migrants Died in Texas

The San Antonio trial brought into focus the deadly perils of human trafficking as President Trump cuts off safer routes into the country and targets the traffickers.

The New York Times - 18h

Trump’s Tariffs Could Help Tesla, by Hurting Its Rivals More

The electric car company led by Elon Musk builds all the cars it sells in the United States in California and Texas, shielding it from tariffs that could devastate competitors.

The New York Times - Mar. 8

Can Trump and Musk Convince More Conservatives to Buy Teslas?

President Trump rallied support for Elon Musk’s car company, but there may not be enough conservatives willing to buy electric cars to make up for the Democrats who now shun Teslas.

The New York Times - 15h

Body found in Valentine's Day murder suspect hunt

Lisa Smith suffered serious injuries in a shooting in the car park of the Three Horseshoes pub.

BBC News - Mar. 8

Volkswagen and Stellantis evade Trump's 25% tariffs, while BMW braces for impact

Some European car manufacturers may be able to avoid new U.S. tariffs, at least temporarily.

CNBC - Mar. 10

Pony.ai CEO on Tesla's robotaxis: 'We haven't seen their large scale testing yet'

James Peng also noted the progress made by Alphabet's Waymo in deploying its autonomous ride-hailing cars on U.S. roads.

CNBC - Mar. 12

E.P.A. Targets Dozens of Environmental Rules as It Reframes Its Purpose

Lee Zeldin, the E.P.A. administrator, said the agency’s mission was to make it cheaper to buy cars, heat homes and run businesses.

The New York Times - 6d

Naples residents camp outdoors after overnight quake

Many people in and around the Italian city spend the night on the streets and in their cars, fearing aftershocks.

BBC News - 6d

6 Spectacular North American Train Trips

The trains are destinations in themselves, offering a mix of spectacular sightseeing, onboard dining and glorious open-air observation cars.

The New York Times - 6d

Tesla warns Trump administration it is ‘exposed’ to retaliatory tariffs

Elon Musk’s electric-car maker says levies could make it costlier to produce vehicles in the US

Financial Times - 5d

What’s Lost When the Human Drivers Are Gone?

This week on Uncanny Valley, we look ahead into a future where driverless cars are mainstream.

Wired - 5d

Ollie Bearman crashes out of practice on F1 full-time debut at Australian GP

The 19-year-old lost control of his car and hit the wall heavily but escaped unharmed in Melbourne

Yahoo Sports - 5d

British man killed by president's convoy in Kenya hit-and-run

The car did not stop after hitting Edgar Charles Frederick, 79, on a road in the capital, Nairobi.

BBC News - 5d

Tesla warns that Trump's trade war could hurt U.S. automakers

In an unsigned letter, Tesla encourages trade representative to reconsider tariffs, saying they could hurt U.S.-based car manufacturers.

CBS News - 4d

Tributes to British man killed in Kenya president's motorcade crash

Edgar Riches, 79, was thought to have been struck by a car in a presidential motorcade in Nairobi

BBC News - 4d

Sky F1 commentators criticise race control after Norris forced to drive past truck

A truck was driving on the race circuit while the pack were behind the safety car in Melbourne

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Antonio details West Ham 'love' after injury

The Hammers forward reveals the Hammers influence on his recovery from a shattered femur sustained in a dangerous car crash.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

BYD shares hit record high on 5-minute EV charging claims

Chinese electric vehicle maker says new models can compete with refuelling times for petrol cars

Financial Times - 1d

Short sellers make $16bn profit from Tesla’s share price plunge

Payday follows years of pain for hedge funds that bet against Elon Musk’s electric-car maker

Financial Times - 1d

Progressive Insurance joins Joe Gibbs Racing to sponsor Denny Hamlin

Company will sponsor Denny Hamlin's car in 18 races this season, starting with this weekend's event at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Yahoo Sports - 17h

China delays approval of BYD’s Mexico plant

Beijing is concerned US proximity could lead to leakage of key smart car technology used by Tesla’s main rival

Financial Times - 15h

Experimental treatment borrowed from blood cancer shows promise for pediatric brain tumors

An experimental version of CAR-T therapy doubled the survival time for children a deadly and aggressive form of brain cancer called DIPG.

NBC News - 2h

How Fed Rates Influence Mortgages, Credit Cards, Savings and More

Here’s how the central bank’s interest rate stance influences car loans, credit cards, mortgages, savings and student loans.

The New York Times - 59m

Mothers demand justice as London case over Brazil dam collapse concludes

Nineteen people died in the Mariana disaster, prompting a claim of up to £36bn claim against the mining firm BHP. With tears in their eyes, mothers of children who died in Brazil’s worst ...

The Guardian - 5d