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Baidu says the quiet part out loud– you can’t build AI infrastructure, so clouds can cash in
Tue, 19 May 2026 +0200
CFO says GPU rentals are ‘structurally higher margin than CPU cloud’
Iran hints it could interfere with submarine cables in the Strait of Hormuz
Tue, 19 May 2026 +0200
Threatens unspecified ‘fees’ and warns of economic consequences – yet only major kinetic action could stop data flows entirely
VMware quietly debuts Arm hypervisor tech preview
Tue, 19 May 2026 +0200
Supports Nvidia Grace and Ampere processors
Do fear the Reaper - stealer swipes macOS users' passwords, wallets, then backdoors them
Tue, 19 May 2026 +0200
While also spoofing all the trusted domains - Apple, Microsoft, and Google - in the same attack
The big AI companies are going to see their margins disappear
Tue, 19 May 2026 +0200
AI will indeed eat the world – if your world involves software-size margins
Shai-Hulud copycat worm infects yet another npm package
Tue, 19 May 2026 +0200
Plus three other stealers in three other packages, all from the same scumbag
MAGA's Mace wants to make power bills great again, calls for datacenter moratorium
Mon, 18 May 2026 +0200
Even self-described ‘Trump in high heels’ candidate warns bit barns could send power bills soaring
Uncle Sam's next big supercomputer might use something more exotic than GPUs
Mon, 18 May 2026 +0200
Chip startup NextSilicon's high-performance-computing-focused accelerators get Sandia National Lab's stamp of approval
Yes, you can serve a website from a $1 microcontroller
Mon, 18 May 2026 +0200
Well, page is more accurate, but the source code is available if you want to try doing something even crazier
Linux kernel flaw opens root-only files to unprivileged users
Mon, 18 May 2026 +0200
Plus ModuleJail, a radical proposal for minimizing the impact of similar bugs
Europe tests laser links as satellite comms outgrow radio
Mon, 18 May 2026 +0200
Greek mountaintop ground station aims infrared beams at CubeSats in ESA-backed optical networking trial
Dutch cops’ shame game works wonders as most wanted scammers now turned in
Mon, 18 May 2026 +0200
Game Over?! gamified the identification of scammers who sought thrills from terrorising the elderly
'Big AI' is subverting regulations just like tobacco and oil firms
Mon, 18 May 2026 +0200
Researchers warn that regulatory capture means industry concerns trump those of citizens
TanStack weighs invitation-only pull requests after supply chain attack
Mon, 18 May 2026 +0200
Shai-Hulud worm exploited GitHub Actions misconfiguration to poison shared cache, now project weighing nuclear option on unsolicited contributions
Microsoft remembers that taskbars used to move
Mon, 18 May 2026 +0200
Experimental Windows 11 build restores some old favorites, though the rough edges are still showing
NGINX Rift attackers waste no time targeting exposed servers
Mon, 18 May 2026 +0200
Researchers say 18-year-old flaw already being probed and exploited just days after disclosure
Poland directs officials to ditch Signal in favor of 'secure' state-developed alternative
Mon, 18 May 2026 +0200
Shift comes amid mounting reports of successful social engineering attacks targeting higher-ups in government
Windows boot partition runs out of space for Microsoft's May security update
Mon, 18 May 2026 +0200
Testing? We've heard of it
F-35 software delays leave UK buying time with US glide bombs
Mon, 18 May 2026 +0200
MoD says StormBreaker will plug gap until homegrown SPEAR 3 integration lands
Mozilla warns UK: Breaking VPNs will not magically fix Britain's age-check mess
Mon, 18 May 2026 +0200
Firefox maker says the tools are basic security infrastructure, not teenage contraband
Google tells database devs to lean hard on AI for PostgreSQL work
Mon, 18 May 2026 +0200
Cloud giant says humans remain accountable, even when code gets an assist from the machines
Utah tells porn sites to take the P out of VPNs, and it's their fault that they can't
Mon, 18 May 2026 +0200
Governments can't touch VPNs technically or commercially. The mess they'll make if they try will be off the scale
Doom soundtrack added to National Recording Registry
Mon, 18 May 2026 +0200
Haters are gonna hate the fact Bobby Prince's demonic dirges rank with Taylor Swift's 1989
Backup script ingested an accidental asterisk and deleted everything
Mon, 18 May 2026 +0200
Letting a 21-year-old write critical code without supervision is not smart
Grafana Labs admits all its codebase are belong to someone who popped its GitHub account
Mon, 18 May 2026 +0200
No customer info stolen, no impact to operations, and no blackmail payment
Samsung's weather app sparks storm of controversy by handing territory to North Korea
Mon, 18 May 2026 +0200
PLUS: China-linked cyber-attack on central Asian oil sector; Bottom falls out of Indian smartphone sales; And more!
Linus Torvalds says AI-powered bug hunters have made Linux security mailing list‘almost entirely unmanageable’
Mon, 18 May 2026 +0200
Multiple researchers using the same tools to find the same bugs are creating ‘unnecessary pain and pointless work’
Surprise AI bills leave AWS and Google Cloud users aghast
Mon, 18 May 2026 +0200
Stuck with an AI bill for tens of thousands of dollars? You're not alone by a long shot
Agent harnesses, like OpenClaw, are changing how we build and run AI models
Sun, 17 May 2026 +0200
Ride your bots further by putting them in a harness
Enough with the AI FOMO, go slow-mo, says Domo CDO
Sun, 17 May 2026 +0200
You're not the only one annoyed by the hype
Classic 7 is Windows 10 LTSC cosplaying as Windows 7
Sun, 17 May 2026 +0200
Uncanny rebuild resurrects the 2009 desktop, complete with support, updates, and licensing questions
Wanted: Digital chief for England's schools. Must enjoy data, AI, and concrete problems
Sun, 17 May 2026 +0200
Are you ready to RAAC?
AI-generated code is 'pain waiting to happen'
Sat, 16 May 2026 +0200
The boom is piling up technical debt, warns Lightrun's Moshe Sambol
Cloud-managed earbuds sound strange - as a concept, and on a plane
Sat, 16 May 2026 +0200
The Register tests Dell’s first attempt at outplaying Apple’s AirPods
Europe built sovereign clouds to escape US control. Then forgot about the processors
Sat, 16 May 2026 +0200
Intel ME and AMD PSP: The silicon layer nobody certifies
One in seven Brits swapped their GP for ChatGPT, study finds
Sat, 16 May 2026 +0200
Patients are using chatbots for medical advice, while the NHS is still debating where AI belongs
Google reimburses Register sources who were victims of API fraud
Fri, 15 May 2026 +0200
But it's holding fast on auto-expanding customers' budgets
Datacenters slurping up so much juice they boosted prices 75% in largest US energy market
Fri, 15 May 2026 +0200
BYO power for AI bit barns may be the best way to ease the problem, says energy watchdog
Git is unprepared for the AI coding tsunami
Fri, 15 May 2026 +0200
An influx of agents is pushing GitHub to the brink
AI agents show they can create exploits, not just find vulns
Fri, 15 May 2026 +0200
Mythos and GPT-5.5 muscle out the competition
LocalSend puts your sneakernet out of business
Fri, 15 May 2026 +0200
Like AirDrop, minus the Apple lock-in
Microsoft puts stability in the driver's seat with new initiative
Fri, 15 May 2026 +0200
User interface tweaks are nice, but reliable drivers matter more
Google sidles up to unsuspecting users, asks for their number
Fri, 15 May 2026 +0200
You may only get 5GB of storage instead of 15GB if you don't share your digits with the Chocolate Factory
NASA's Psyche mission set for a brief encounter with Mars
Fri, 15 May 2026 +0200
There sure are some clever people on Earth
Anthropic urges Uncle Sam to kneecap China's AI ambitions before 2028
Fri, 15 May 2026 +0200
Claude maker warns authoritarian regimes could set the rules unless Washington tightens chip and model controls
Exploited Exchange Server flaw turns OWA inboxes into script launchpads
Fri, 15 May 2026 +0200
Microsoft mitigation may bork inline images, calendar printing while admins wait for a proper patch
Patch time for Cisco SD-WAN admins as vendor drops yet another make-me-admin zero-day
Fri, 15 May 2026 +0200
CISA hands feds super-tight deadline for this perfect-10, actively exploited flaw
X tells Ofcom it will finally check its moderation inbox
Fri, 15 May 2026 +0200
Comms watchdog says Musk's social media platform will now review reports of illegal hate and terror content within 24 hours... on average
ZTE showcases at GSMA M360 LATAM 2026, driving future business model restructuring - AI&network two-way integration
Fri, 15 May 2026 +0200
AI-integrated networks can cut costs, boost 5G efficiency, and help regional telcos shift beyond basic connectivity
OpenAI caught in TanStack npm supply chain chaos after employee devices compromised
Fri, 15 May 2026 +0200
Attackers stole a limited amount of internal credential material after malware hidden in poisoned packages reached two staff machines
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NY Times Arts/Music:
Pollock and Brancusi Join the $100 Million Club at Auction
Tue, 19 May 2026 +0000
A“drip” painting by the Abstract Expressionist sold for $181.2 million with fees, while a bronze head by the Romanian sculptor brought in $107.6 million at Christie’s, both from the S.I. Newhouse collection.
Megan Fairchild’s Long, Joyful Goodbye to Ballet
Mon, 18 May 2026 +0000
After“Coppélia,” the New York City Ballet star will leave her dancing days behind. “I have an immense amount of peace about this whole thing,” she said.
How the Music of‘Schmigadoon!’ Echoes Broadway’s Past
Mon, 18 May 2026 +0000
The composer Cinco Paul discusses the clever references to classic musicals everywhere you look (and hear) in his new Broadway show.
‘Off Campus’ Promises More Hockey, More Sex
Mon, 18 May 2026 +0000
“Heated Rivalry” was a surprise sensation, and now a new hockey romance adaptation is steaming up TV. The stars are ready to be the internet’s new boyfriends.
Marisa Anderson’s (Tunefully) Un-American Activities
Mon, 18 May 2026 +0000
The guitarist mined the scholar Harry Smith’s LP collection, recording her takes on songs rooted in regions the United States has been in conflict with since 1970.
Louvre Announces Architects for Expansion That Will Include New Mona Lisa Space
Mon, 18 May 2026 +0000
A team of international architects has been selected for the project, which is expected to increase the Paris museum’s capacity by three million visitors a year.
Bulgaria Hopes Eurovision Win Will Show Its Strength as a Continental Player
Mon, 18 May 2026 +0000
Recent months have brought a series of changes in the Eastern European nation, which has just adopted the euro and forced the resignation of a government through major protests.
Review: Tyshawn Sorey Unveils a Wondrous New Piano Concerto
Mon, 18 May 2026 +0000
The Philadelphia Orchestra paired Sorey’s “For Marilyn Crispell” with Bruckner’s Third Symphony, an unusual bill that flattered both composers.
Bobby Darin Musical Reaches a Rare Broadway Milestone: Profit
Mon, 18 May 2026 +0000
“Just in Time,” which for a year starred Jonathan Groff, is the first new musical from last season to make money for investors.
Breaking Down Drake’s Three-Album Surprise
Mon, 18 May 2026 +0000
Our hosts react to“Iceman,” “Habibti” and “Maid of Honour.”
Inside the Met Opera: Does Peter Gelb Have‘the Most Difficult Job on Earth’?
Mon, 18 May 2026 +0000
Peter Gelb, the general manager of the Metropolitan Opera, said he is not going anywhere as he struggles with financial crises and opera’s place in a changing arts landscape.
Cy Twombly, From Intimate Angles
Fri, 15 May 2026 +0000
In photos by his wife, Tatiana Franchetti, whose negatives were discovered by his granddaughter, we see more personal sides to the 20th-century master.
Isabel Leonard and Others Offer Tastings of‘Frida y Diego’
Mon, 18 May 2026 +0000
The performers of a Met Opera production about Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera have been promoting the show in decidedly unoperatic places, including a cemetery.
Tonys 2026 Predictions: Who Will Win? And Who Should?
Sun, 17 May 2026 +0000
Our chief theater critic looks at this year’s nominees and makes some predictions (and recommendations).
Jon Stewart Asks What‘Daddy’ Brought Back From China
Tue, 19 May 2026 +0000
“He was gone for a couple of days in China. We were scared,” Stewart said of President Trump on Monday’s “The Daily Show.” “But now he’s home, and I’m sure he brought us all the goodies.”
At Cannes, the Movies Are Divisive and the Arguments Heated
Tue, 19 May 2026 +0000
Without strong front-runners for the Palme d’Or, every movie is getting mixed reactions, especially the sci-fi action film “Hope.”
‘The Emporium’ Review: Thornton Wilder Doesn’t Make the Sale
Tue, 19 May 2026 +0000
This newly discovered play by Wilder is part picaresque, part fable, featuring a Midwestern boy who dreams of working at a department store in the big city.
Felicity Lott, Elegant Soprano in Opera and Song, Dies at 79
Mon, 18 May 2026 +0000
Tall and self-possessed, with an air of wit and sophistication, she was superb in works by Mozart and Strauss, and was also a wide-ranging recitalist.
Best Enemies-to-Lovers Romance Books, According to Emily Henry
Mon, 18 May 2026 +0000
The best-selling author recommends books by Sally Thorne, Jasmine Guillory and more where the line between nemeses and soul mates becomes deliciously flimsy.
‘In the City,’ and 7 More Things to Watch on TV This Week
Mon, 18 May 2026 +0000
A new Bravo show with“Summer House” alums premieres. And a documentary on Kylie Minogue airs.
Review: In‘Dad Don’t Read This’ a Playwright (Maybe?) Grows Up
Sun, 17 May 2026 +0000
Eliya Smith’s disturbing teen dramedy explores the ambivalence and confusion of life on the brink of adulthood.
What the Dickens? Will Ferrell Plays Ghost of Epstein on‘S.N.L.’ Season Finale
Mon, 18 May 2026 +0000
Ferrell, the“Saturday Night Live” alum, appears with James Austin Johnson as President Trump in a sendup of “A Christmas Carol.” Paul McCartney provides the music.
Sex, Death and‘Devils’ at Cannes
Sun, 17 May 2026 +0000
With the main slate making few waves, the biggest moments at the festival so far involve a new horror comedy and a restored horror provocation.
Derek Klena Brings Broadway Flair to the Savannah Bananas
Sun, 17 May 2026 +0000
Derek Klena was a successful actor with a Tony nomination to his name. But he’s found a bigger audience with the barnstorming baseball sensation.
The Creator of‘Shrek!’ Never Got to See the Memes
Mon, 18 May 2026 +0000
The writer and illustrator William Steig lived several lives before his book about a surly ogre became a Hollywood hit.
Book Review:‘The Wonderful World That Almost Was: A Life of Peter Hujar and Paul Thek’
Sun, 17 May 2026 +0000
In“The Wonderful World That Almost Was,” Andrew Durbin reconstructs the coterie that surrounded the artist-lovers Peter Hujar and Paul Thek.
Robert Rauschenberg, Choreographer? His Lost‘Pelican’ Glides Again
Mon, 18 May 2026 +0000
For a short time, Rauschenberg made dances. He used roller skates, pointe shoes and parachute wings for“Pelican” (1963), now reimagined by Trisha Brown’s company.
Bulgaria’s Dara Wins Eurovision 2026 as Israel Comes Second
Sun, 17 May 2026 +0000
Five countries boycotted this year’s contest over Israel’s involvement, but politics took a back seat once the show in Vienna got underway.
Here’s how the voting works.
Sat, 16 May 2026 +0000
As the votes are cast, it’s a celebration of Eurovision’s 70th anniversary.
Sat, 16 May 2026 +0000
Romania’s song gave us this year’s lyrics controversy.
Sat, 16 May 2026 +0000
From Italy, a disco anthem about the joys of marriage.
Sat, 16 May 2026 +0000
Can Felicia overcome the odds for Sweden?
Sat, 16 May 2026 +0000
Finland, the Eurovision Favorite, Is Here for Revenge
Sat, 16 May 2026 +0000
The pop star Pete Parkkonen and the violinist Linda Lampenius performed“Liekinheitin” on a stage covered in flames.
France’s Eurovision act is just as much America’s.
Sat, 16 May 2026 +0000
Australia’s strategy: Go big. On everything.
Sat, 16 May 2026 +0000
Greece’s Akylas wants it all.
Sat, 16 May 2026 +0000
Israel’s Noam Bettan Brings French Flair to Eurovision Amid Controversy
Sat, 16 May 2026 +0000
The singer performed a pop track largely in French, as the show faced boycotts from other countries over Israel’s military actions in Gaza.
A Danish theater kid thinks the omens are good for him.
Sat, 16 May 2026 +0000
Who Is JJ? The 2025 Eurovision Winner Kicks Off This Year’s Show
Sat, 16 May 2026 +0000
JJ, from Austria, kicked off this year’s Eurovision grand final in Vienna, as the contest celebrates its 70th anniversary.
Vienna has a rich pop music scene, and it isn’t just ‘Rock Me Amadeus.’
Sat, 16 May 2026 +0000
Why Are Give Countries Boycotting Eurovision, and Does It Matter?
Tue, 19 May 2026 +0000
A Times investigation tracked Israel’s efforts to gain soft power from Eurovision.
Sat, 16 May 2026 +0000
How a few hundred voters could have swayed Eurovision results.
Sat, 16 May 2026 +0000
Who Will Win Eurovision? Prediction Markets Have Their Guess.
Sat, 16 May 2026 +0000
Here’s the latest.
Sun, 17 May 2026 +0000
Oysters, Champagne and Billionaires Buying Art
Sat, 16 May 2026 +0000
When the European Fine Art Foundation alights in Manhattan, it’s something like a billionaire version of the classic television game show “Supermarket Sweep.”
How the‘Is God Is’ Playwright Aleshea Harris Became a Director
Sat, 16 May 2026 +0000
Aleshea Harris won acclaim for her drama“Is God Is.” When it came time for a film adaptation, she saw cinematic possibilities far beyond her play.
Shakira, Gracie Abrams: 9 Songs We’re Talking About This Week
Sat, 16 May 2026 +0000
Shakira and Burna Boy’s World Cup theme, Gracie Abrams’s anxious new single, Genesis Owusu’s latest rabble-rouser and more.
Sarah Sherman Took Lessons on Screaming
Sat, 16 May 2026 +0000
The“S.N.L.” comedian went to a coach who “taught all these famous screamo singing metal guys how to scream without hurting themselves.”
‘Faces of Death’ Confronts Our Viewing Habits
Sat, 16 May 2026 +0000
Alissa Wilkinson, a New York Times film critic, reviews“Faces of Death” (2026).
Frida Kahlo Photos: What Made the Painter a‘Living Work of Art’
Mon, 18 May 2026 +0000
Plaster corsets and Tehuana skirts, men’s wear and spider monkeys: These are the things that made Frida Frida.
The Soprano Rainelle Krause's Death is a Loss of More Than Just a Role
Sat, 16 May 2026 +0000
The coloratura soprano Rainelle Krause, who died in March, was one of the most sought after performers of Queen of the Night in‘The Magic Flute.’
Smithsonian Adds Back Impeachment Language to Label on Trump Portrait
Fri, 15 May 2026 +0000
The language had been removed from wall text in the National Portrait Gallery, but it’s back as the museum unveiled changes to its exhibition on U.S. presidents.
Jack Douglas, Producer for Aerosmith and Lennon, Dies at 80
Sat, 16 May 2026 +0000
A onetime Beatlemaniac, he helped shape the sound of hits like“Walk This Way” and “(Just Like) Starting Over.”
Claudine Longet, Entertainer Who Shot Olympian Boyfriend, Dies at 84
Fri, 15 May 2026 +0000
A singer and actress, she drew wide attention for the fatal 1976 shooting of Spider Sabich. She was convicted of negligent homicide.
Review: Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, Reunited in Opera
Fri, 15 May 2026 +0000
“El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego,” Gabriela Lena Frank and Nilo Cruz’s fantasy about two titans of Mexican art, arrives at the Metropolitan Opera.
Washington National Opera Builds a New Chapter After Kennedy Center
Fri, 15 May 2026 +0000
The company announced that its next season would include a slate of five full-length operas at houses around the Washington area.
Five Action Movies to Stream Now
Fri, 15 May 2026 +0000
This month’s picks include brawling teenagers, vengeful widowers and retired swordsmen.
‘In the Grey’ Review: Cavill and Gyllenhaal Bring the Ruckus
Fri, 15 May 2026 +0000
Guy Ritchie’s latest is a sleek, sun-drenched actioner in which morality is fuzzy but the fashion is sharp.
Drake Drops 3 Albums:‘Iceman,’ ‘Habibti’ and ‘Maid of Honour’
Fri, 15 May 2026 +0000
The chart-topping Canadian rapper released an anticipated new album,“Iceman,” on Friday and two previously unannounced LPs, “Habibti” and “Maid of Honour.”
Lisa Ann Walter of‘Abbott Elementary’ Dishes It Out
Sat, 16 May 2026 +0000
During a midcareer renaissance, the“Abbott Elementary” and “Parent Trap” star is returning to stand-up, propelled by “the insanity of being a grown-ass woman.”
Replacing a Royal Hand-Me-Down That Finally Frayed
Fri, 15 May 2026 +0000
Three years after King Charles III was crowned, the Royal Opera House in London hung plush new stage curtains bearing the monarch’s insignia — but only after the old ones gave up the ghost.
NY Times Obituaries:
Mark Fuhrman, Flawed Witness in O.J. Simpson Trial, Dies at 74
Mon, 18 May 2026 +0000
A Los Angeles police detective, he was discredited during Mr. Simpson’s 1995 murder trial by defense lawyers who pointed to his past use of racist language.
Felicity Lott, Elegant Soprano in Opera and Song, Dies at 79
Mon, 18 May 2026 +0000
Tall and self-possessed, with an air of wit and sophistication, she was superb in works by Mozart and Strauss, and was also a wide-ranging recitalist.
Edmund Phelps, Who Upended the Way We View Inflation, Dies at 92
Mon, 18 May 2026 +0000
He won a Nobel in 2006 for challenging the conventional wisdom among economists that higher inflation was a necessary price to pay for low unemployment.
Peter G. Neumann, Who Warned of Computer Security Risks, Dies at 93
Mon, 18 May 2026 +0000
For decades, he criticized the industry’s lax attitudes toward computer security and individual digital privacy. He also developed solutions.
Beverley Martyn, Whose Folk Music Breakthrough Took 50 Years, Dies at 79
Mon, 18 May 2026 +0000
As a rising star of the 1960s, she dated Paul Simon, brooded with Nick Drake and drew Barbra Streisand’s envy. Then she sank into an abusive marriage.
Félicien Kabuga Dies; Accused of Masterminding Rwanda’s Genocide
Sat, 16 May 2026 +0000
One of his country’s richest businessmen, he fled arrest and escaped prosecution for allegedly financing and directing the bloodletting that cost 800,000 lives in 1994.
Jack Douglas, Producer for Aerosmith and Lennon, Dies at 80
Sat, 16 May 2026 +0000
A onetime Beatlemaniac, he helped shape the sound of hits like“Walk This Way” and “(Just Like) Starting Over.”
Claudine Longet, Entertainer Who Shot Olympian Boyfriend, Dies at 84
Fri, 15 May 2026 +0000
A singer and actress, she drew wide attention for the fatal 1976 shooting of Spider Sabich. She was convicted of negligent homicide.
André Cerdini, Judge in Trial of Nazi Klaus Barbie, Dies at 96
Sat, 16 May 2026 +0000
He calmly presided over the historic 1987 trial in which a French court, for the first time, convicted a Nazi official of crimes against humanity.
Joe Sedelmaier, Auteur Behind‘Where’s the Beef?’ Ad, Dies at 92
Fri, 15 May 2026 +0000
He directed nearly 1,000 comedic commercials, including a much-quoted spot for Wendy’s and one for FedEx featuring a manic speed talker.
G. Robert Blakey Dies at 90; Drafted the RICO Anti-Racketeering Statute
Fri, 15 May 2026 +0000
He was also the chief counsel to the House Select Committee on Assassinations in the late 1970s and spent years as a Notre Dame law professor.
Frank Stack, Painter Who Secretly Drew‘The Adventures of Jesus,’ Dies at 88
Fri, 15 May 2026 +0000
For 20 years, he hid his identity behind the nom de plume Foolbert Sturgeon as he chronicled Christ’s encounters with modern-day hypocrites in comic-book form.
Clarence Carter, Singer of Lust-Filled Soul Hits, Dies at 90
Mon, 18 May 2026 +0000
In songs like“Slip Away” and “Back Door Santa,” he performed with the fervor of a backwoods preacher and the bawdy humor of a juke joint.
Judith Barnard, of Best-Selling‘Judith Michael’ Fame, Dies at 94
Thu, 14 May 2026 +0000
At 50, on a lark, she published a romance novel with her husband, Michael Fain. Like their characters, they found their lives transformed by unexpected success.
Cynthia Shange, Who Defied Apartheid at a Beauty Pageant, Dies at 76
Sun, 17 May 2026 +0000
She was the first Black South African to enter the Miss World contest, placing in the top five in 1972.
Koji Suzuki, Whose Horror Novels Inspired‘Ring’ Movies, Dies at 68
Thu, 14 May 2026 +0000
Sometimes called the Stephen King of Japan, he helped create a genre known as J-horror and spawned one of the highest-grossing horror films ever made.
Overlooked No More: Jackie Pung, Pioneering Golfer Whose Setback Became Her Story
Tue, 19 May 2026 +0000
She was the first golfer from Hawaii to win a national championship. But she is best remembered for a mishap that cost her the biggest title of her career.
Nancy Cox, Who Worked to Conquer the Wily Flu, Dies at 77
Wed, 13 May 2026 +0000
As the leader of the C.D.C.’s influenza division, she battled to keep up with an ever-changing viral opponent, building a global network of researchers and forecasters.
Jason Collins, First Active N.B.A. Player to Come Out as Gay, Dies at 47
Wed, 13 May 2026 +0000
His achievements on the court were eclipsed by an essay he wrote in Sports Illustrated in 2013 in which he declared:“I’m a 34-year-old N.B.A. center. I’m Black and I’m gay.”
Claire Maurier, the Narcissistic Mother in‘400 Blows,’ Dies at 97
Fri, 15 May 2026 +0000
A landmark of New Wave cinema,“The 400 Blows” brought her enduring global attention. She later appeared in “La Cage Aux Folles” and “Amélie.”
Betty Broderick, Whose Murder Trial Was Grist for TV Movies, Dies at 78
Tue, 12 May 2026 +0000
She killed her ex-husband and his new wife after what she described as years of psychological abuse. The crime inspired TV adaptations, a podcast and at least five books.
Joni Lamb, Whose Christian TV Station Went Global, Dies at 65
Tue, 12 May 2026 +0000
She and her husband, Marcus Lamb, founded Daystar Television Network, which reached more than 200 countries and made the couple into televangelism stars.
Leigh Magar, High-End Milliner Turned Indigo Artist, Dies at 57
Wed, 13 May 2026 +0000
She was known for bespoke hats that attracted a celebrity following. Then she left Charleston for an island off South Carolina, where she began cultivating indigo.
Rex Reed, Film Critic Known for Acerbic Reviews, Dies at 87
Tue, 12 May 2026 +0000
He fawned over Old Hollywood stars and sparred with Frank Sinatra. Nora Ephron marveled at his ability to get his subjects to say the things they did.