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Hollywood legend Roger Corman dies at age 98
Roger Corman, the Hollywood legend known for his prolific production of indie B-movies, has died at age 98. Elise Preston looks back at his legacy.CBS News - Entertainment -
Tencent Profit Jumps as High-Margin Businesses Grow
Chinese technology giant Tencent reported a sharp rise in profit for the first quarter, buoyed by rapid growth in its high-margin businesses.The Wall Street Journal - World -
David Sanborn, Saxophonist Who Defied Pigeonholing, Dies at 78
He was best known as a jazz musician, but his shimmering sound was also heard on classic albums by David Bowie, Stevie Wonder and Bruce Springsteen.The New York Times - Top stories -
Ilon Specht, Who Empowered Women With ‘I’m Worth It’ Ad, Dies at 81
She came up with the feminist campaign, for a hair color product, when challenging the notions of men at her ad agency.The New York Times - Business -
Jim Simons, Math Genius Who Conquered Wall Street, Dies at 86
Using advanced computers, he went from M.I.T. professor to multibillionaire. His Medallion fund had 66 percent average annual returns for decades.The New York Times - Business -
Herbert Pardes, Who Steered the Growth of a Giant Hospital, Dies at 89
A psychiatrist, he ran New York-Presbyterian after a landmark merger, improving its patient care and finances and raising money to expand its footprint across the region.The New York Times - Health -
Kris Hallenga, Who Urged Early Breast Cancer Screenings, Dies at 38
After being diagnosed when she was 23, she became determined to educate other young people about early detection.The New York Times - Health -
Arthur Irving, who grew his family's oil business and was one of Canada's richest men, dies at 93
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Dr. Cyril Wecht, celebrity pathologist who argued more than 1 shooter killed JFK, dies at 93
Dr. Cyril Wecht has died at age 93 after spending much of his life pressing his view that more than one shooter was involved in President John Kennedy’s 1963 assassinationABC News - Entertainment -
Pep: 'Arsenal champions' if City don't beat Spurs
Pep Guardiola has told his Manchester City players to take their chance to make history remain on course for a record fourth successive Premier League title by beating Tottenham Hotspur.ESPN - Sports -
‘The ambition is gold’: Kate Shortman and Izzy Thorpe target Olympic splash
University students believe they can deliver Great Britain’s first-ever artistic swimming medals in Paris this summer. Two of the London Aquarium’s biggest attractions, the green sea turtles Boris and Dougie, had unexpected guests on Monday: the ...The Guardian - World -
The Ages When You Feel Most Lonely and How to Reconnect
New research suggests people tend to be lonelier in young adulthood and late life. But experts say it doesn’t have to be that way.The New York Times - Health -
Afraid of Cicadas? This Entomologist Wants to Change That.
Sammy Ramsey casts the mass emergence of the big, red-eyed bugs as a love story, not an insect apocalypse.The New York Times - Science -
A High-Stakes Obstacle Course, for Dogs
A look behind the scenes of the agility competition that helped kick off this week’s Westminster Dog Show.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
San Francisco poised to become first U.S. city to ban 'forever chemicals' in firefighter gear
San Francisco is poised to become the first city in the U.S. to ban firefighter clothing made with PFAS, also known as forever chemicals.NBC News - Politics -
Sony Group Profit Jumps on Stronger Game, Movie Earnings
The Japanese entertainment and electronics company reported a fourth-quarter net profit beat.The Wall Street Journal - World - Entertainment -
Alarmed by Climate Change, Astronomers Train Their Sights on Earth
A growing number of researchers in the field are using their expertise to fight the climate crisis.The New York Times - World - Climate -
Migration tracking group says 76 million people were displaced within their countries in 2023
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Palestinians mark 76 years of dispossession as a potentially even larger catastrophe unfolds in Gaza
Palestinians on Wednesday will mark the 76th year of their mass expulsion from what is now IsraelABC News - World -
U.S. honey bee population reaches record high
In 2006, bees across the U.S. started dying rapidly. Now, the U.S. honey bee population is at an all-time high, according to the Census of Agriculture. Clay Bolt, manager of pollinator conservation for the World Wildlife Fund U.S., joins CBS News ...CBS News - Top stories -
High Interest Rates Are Hitting Poorer Americans the Hardest
The economy as a whole has proved resilient amid the highest rates in decades. But beneath the surface, many low- and moderate-income families are struggling.The New York Times - Business -
Curfew Imposed in New Caledonia Following Protests Over Constitutional Change
The unrest was triggered by a plan to let more French citizens vote in the territory, which independence activists say would water down their movement.The New York Times - World -
Environmental Changes Are Fueling Human, Animal and Plant Diseases, Study Finds
Biodiversity loss, global warming, pollution and the spread of invasive species are making infectious diseases more dangerous to organisms around the world.The New York Times - Health -
GameStop, AMC shares jump another 40% in premarket trading as meme stock craze returns
Shares of GameStop and AMC surged around 40% in pre-market trade on Tuesday, on track to extend gains after a dramatic upswing at the start of the trading week.CNBC - Business -
Novavax stock jumps 50% as Sanofi deal kicks off turning point for struggling vaccine maker
Novavax said the deal with Sanofi allows it to remove its "going concern" warning, which it first issued last year due to doubts about staying afloat.CNBC - Business -
FAFSA glitches leave many high school seniors in limbo
Nearly two weeks after what is traditionally "College Decision Day," many students are still unable to commit to a school. That's largely because of computer glitches in the Department of Education's newly overhauled financial aid system. Meg ...CBS News - Top stories -
Will High Interest Rates Curb Inflation? The Fed Will Wait and See
While consumers clamor for rate cuts, the central bank leadership is prepared to hang on until inflation stops climbing.Inc. - Business - Federal Reserve -
UK wage growth stays high despite hiring slowdown
Growth of 5.7% in three months to March comes despite slowing jobs marketFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
The Guardian view on Catalonia’s election: moving on from nationalism’s high tide | Editorial
A bad night for pro-independence parties, and a very good one for the Socialists, has vindicated Pedro Sánchez’s conciliatory strategy. In a complex political landscape, Sunday’s regional elections in Catalonia duly delivered a finely balanced ...The Guardian - World -
Red, yellow, green ... and white? Smarter vehicles could mean big changes for the traffic light
Smarter vehicles could mean some of the most dramatic changes for the traditional traffic signal since the yellow light was added more than a century agoABC News - Tech -
Wildfires may be emitting more carbon and toxic chemicals than assumed, by changing soil composition: Study
Wildfires may be releasing more planet-warming carbon dioxide and toxic chemicals than previously anticipated — by changing the composition of the soil systems that they burn, a new study has found. The charcoal-like remnants of charred wood and ...The Hill - Politics -
New Caledonia imposes curfew after day of violent protests against constitutional change
Car dealerships have been set on fire and supermarkets looted in Pacific French territory as protests against changes to voter eligibility spread. New Caledonia has imposed a curfew and banned public gatherings in the capital, Nouméa, after a day ...The Guardian - World -
College basketball coaching changes tracker 2024: Wyoming hires Sundance Wicks from Green Bay
The coaching carousel had its 66th job change, with Wicks replacing Jeff Linder, who left to be an assistant at Texas TechCBS Sports - Sports - College Basketball -
The First Person to Receive a Pig Kidney Transplant Has Died
The hospital that carried out the procedure two months prior says there’s “no indication” that the transplant was related to his death.Wired - Tech -
David Sanborn, influential saxophonist whose work spanned genres, dies at 78
David Sanborn, the influential saxophonist who collaborated with Stevie Wonder and David Bowie, has died from prostate cancer. He was 78.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Sam Rubin, KTLA journalist and longtime entertainment anchor, dies at 64
Longtime KTLA entertainment anchor Sam Rubin died unexpectedly Friday after a heart attack, The Times has confirmed. He was 64.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
John Pisano, dean of L.A. jazz guitar, dies at 93
Pisano's career spanned seven decades and included sharing the stage or recording studio with many jazz luminaries, including Chico Hamilton, Herb Alpert, Peggy Lee and Frank Sinatra.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Roger Corman, trailblazing independent film producer, dies at 98
A remarkable judge of talent, Corman hired such aspiring filmmakers as Francis Ford Coppola, Ron Howard, James Cameron and Martin Scorsese.CBS News - Entertainment -
Nancy Neveloff Dubler, Mediator for Life’s Final Moments, Dies at 82
A bioethicist, she pioneered bedside methods for helping patients, their families and doctors deal with anguishing life-and-death decisions in a high-tech age.The New York Times - Health -
Milton Diamond, Sexologist and Advocate for Intersex Babies, Dies at 90
He pushed back against doctors who recommended surgery on infants born with ambiguous genitalia, arguing for acceptance of diversity.The New York Times - Health