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Japan’s PM orders cybersecurity review to stop Mythos going full CyberZilla
Tue, 12 May 2026 +0200
Fears exponential increase in attack scale and speed
Veteran network architect proposes IPv8– to improve IPv4, not leapfrog v6
Tue, 12 May 2026 +0200
Giving v4 an ‘area code’ based on ASNs to give operators more addresses to play with, without upgrades
GitLab promises a different kind of layoff as biz pivots toward AI
Tue, 12 May 2026 +0200
Code hosting biz is trimming its global footprint and flattening its management layer
Red Hat blasts RHEL 10.1 into orbit aboard Voyager's micro datacenter
Tue, 12 May 2026 +0200
Orbital compute platform, which launched on a mission to the ISS last year, gets an immutable upgrade alongside refreshed container images
Quit VMware and you’ll emerge with more complex and less capable infrastructure
Tue, 12 May 2026 +0200
Analyst says modernizing applications is probably a better use of your time than hypervisor migration
Double Canvas breach acknowledged as ShinyHunters sets new pay-or-leak deadline
Tue, 12 May 2026 +0200
UPDATED: Sorry, kids, everything's back up so get to work on your new assignment - An essay on the ethics of paying ransoms, because it looks like that's what happened here
Rodent-obsessed developer creates Ratty to bring 3D graphics to the command line
Mon, 11 May 2026 +0200
Inspired by TempleOS, this terminal emulator is just about as bonkers
Microsoft researchers find AI models and agents can't handle long-running tasks
Mon, 11 May 2026 +0200
An intern who failed this much would be shown the door
Cookie thieves caught stealing dev secrets via fake Claude Code installers
Mon, 11 May 2026 +0200
New IElevator2 COM interface? No problem
OpenAI can't have incompetent AI consultants ruining the market, so bought its own
Mon, 11 May 2026 +0200
By which we mean it bought someone else's with other people's money
Debian 14 cracks down on unreproducible packages
Mon, 11 May 2026 +0200
Dull but important … so, a bit like Debian itself, really
Anthropic’s bug-hunting Mythos was greatest marketing stunt ever, says cURL creator
Mon, 11 May 2026 +0200
After all that hype, AI scanner found one low-severity cURL flaw
Gtk2-NG, next generation of Gtk 2, comes back to life
Mon, 11 May 2026 +0200
Debian 14 plans to ax Gtk2 – and hard pruning stimulates fresh growth
BWH Hotels guests warned after reservation data checks out with cybercrooks
Mon, 11 May 2026 +0200
Customers urged to keep an eye out for phisherfolk
Feature freeze for Python 3.15 as first beta released
Mon, 11 May 2026 +0200
JIT compiler much improved, but no reinstatement for leaky incremental garbage collector
Google says criminals used AI-built zero-day in planned mass hack spree
Mon, 11 May 2026 +0200
GTIG says AI-powered hacking has moved well beyond phishing emails and chatbot tricks
SoftBank bets on battery building to back bit barns
Mon, 11 May 2026 +0200
Tech investment giant wants batteries for its own AI datacenters, and lots of them
Water company's leaky security earns near-£1M fine
Mon, 11 May 2026 +0200
Utility provider failed to detect Cl0p ransomware attack for nearly two years
Checkmarx tackles another TeamPCP intrusion as Jenkins plugin sabotaged
Mon, 11 May 2026 +0200
Cybercrooks ruin engineers' weekends with Saturday attack
NASA's bid to save Swift from fiery death passes another hurdle
Mon, 11 May 2026 +0200
Katalyst's LINK spacecraft clears Goddard tests before Pegasus rocket integration
Linux kernel maintainers pitch emergency killswitch after CopyFail and Dirty Frag chaos
Mon, 11 May 2026 +0200
Instead of waiting for patch cycles, admins could simply shut down vulnerable functions before attackers get there
Classic Outlook's Quick Steps trip over Microsoft bug
Mon, 11 May 2026 +0200
Client's handy automations get grayed out unless you know the keyboard shortcut
Europe wants out from under US tech– but first it has to find the exits
Mon, 11 May 2026 +0200
Report maps the weak points in cloud, identity, and public sector procurement
The latest innovation in UK public transport: Schrödinger's trains
Mon, 11 May 2026 +0200
Who knows what is going where. Might as well have a lovely beer instead.
Taiwan's train cyber-trauma reveals a global system that’s coming off the tracks
Mon, 11 May 2026 +0200
That’s not a radio. THIS is a radio
Lab worker built a fake PC to nuke his lunch
Mon, 11 May 2026 +0200
The office sink is always a horror. Managers worried this one glowed
Sovereign cloud is only possible if you’re Chinese or American: Gartner
Mon, 11 May 2026 +0200
Which is awkward for European orgs who fear US clouds might leave the continent
ASIA IN BRIEF: China’s agentic AI policy wants to keep humans in the loop
Mon, 11 May 2026 +0200
PLUS: Robot becomes Buddhist monk in Korea; TikTok spending $25bn in Thailand; Baidu floating chip biz; and more!
Yes, local LLMs are ready to ease the compute strain
Mon, 11 May 2026 +0200
Anthropic might be thinking about space to ease its computing burden, but Claude Code on your laptop is way more practical
Memory godboxes could offer relief from the RAMpocalypse
Sun, 10 May 2026 +0200
Amid the AI-fueled memory crunch, will Compute Express Link finally have its moment to shine?
Both Fedora and Ubuntu will get AI support– soon
Sun, 10 May 2026 +0200
Furores are fermenting in the forums
HP stuffed a PC into a keyboard. We took it for a spin
Sun, 10 May 2026 +0200
It's not much cheaper than an equivalent laptop, so who's this for, exactly?
Google tweaks Chrome AI privacy wording, insists processing stays on-device
Sat, 09 May 2026 +0200
Deletion of a longstanding privacy assurance sparks concerns
macOS 27 threatens to bury Time Capsule, FOSS brings a shovel
Sat, 09 May 2026 +0200
Apple's old backup boxes only speak AFP and SMB1, but NetBSD under the hood gives them one last shot
London’s BT Tower to get rooftop swimming pool
Sat, 09 May 2026 +0200
Imagine taking a dip 177m above the streets of London’s West End
UK wants fresh fingerprints on£300M biometrics platform
Sat, 09 May 2026 +0200
Home Office probes supplier interest as core police and immigration system heads for support shake-up
Akamai surges on big LLM deal as Cloudflare dims
Sat, 09 May 2026 +0200
Good times, bad times
GPT-5.5 may burn fewer tokens, but it always burns more cash
Fri, 08 May 2026 +0200
It’s not just gas prices skyrocketing. Frontier-model pricing keeps climbing too
Tech is now rolling out the old grievance grift
Fri, 08 May 2026 +0200
Not just for hated US Presidents, now even tech bros lament their foes
Worm rubs out competitor's malware, then takes control
Fri, 08 May 2026 +0200
All your compromised credentials are belong to us now instead of the other gang
Disgraced US gov software contractor found guilty of database destruction
Fri, 08 May 2026 +0200
Twin brother still faces trial over broader cybercrime allegations
Iran war hits datacenter building supply chains, upping costs
Fri, 08 May 2026 +0200
BCS says builders face up to 20% material hikes and patchy deliveries
Raspberry Pi wants Windows admins to Connect– or it might pull the plug
Fri, 08 May 2026 +0200
Remote access software could bring mixed fleets under one roof, assuming enough people ask for it
'Dirty Frag' Linux flaw one-ups CopyFail with no patches and public root exploit
Fri, 08 May 2026 +0200
Broken disclosure embargo left admins facing a fresh root-level flaw with no CVE
Trump jumps from 'anything goes' to 'strict regulation' AI policy
Fri, 08 May 2026 +0200
In a word, 'Huh?'
Meta U-turns on encryption push for Instagram as DMs go plaintext
Fri, 08 May 2026 +0200
After years of insisting end-to-end encryption was the future of online comms, Zuckcorp has handed itself full visibility into user chats once again
Vi clone written in BASIC proves old habits :wq hard
Fri, 08 May 2026 +0200
A few hundred lines of Yabasic recreate just enough to keep modal editing muscle memory alive
UK abandons police database cloud move after£35M transformation stalls
Fri, 08 May 2026 +0200
Home Office finds 80% of code cannot be reused, balks at £26M in extra costs
GameStop CEO's eBay account reinstated following takeover PR stunt
Fri, 08 May 2026 +0200
Ryan Cohen briefly banned after bootstrapping cash ostensibly to buy the auction site
Hackers ate my homework: Educational SaaS Canvas down after cyberattack
Fri, 08 May 2026 +0200
ShinyHunters takes the credit and gives developer an F for security
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NY Times Arts/Music:
In This Nazi-Era Restitution Dispute, the Focus Turns to a Missing Cow
Mon, 11 May 2026 +0000
A family is vying for the return of a painting it thought was by Rubens. But an expert says it’s a copy because it does not include the artist’s depiction of a peeing cow.
The Dance Quotes and Callbacks in‘Schmigadoon’ and ‘The Jellicle Ball’
Mon, 11 May 2026 +0000
Breaking down the choreographic allusions in“Schmigadoon” and “Cats: The Jellicle Ball,” two gotta-dance, Tony-nominated shows.
Cannes Film Festival Preview: 4 Story Lines to Watch for
Mon, 11 May 2026 +0000
The lineup isn’t very starry, but changes in the Oscar rules could affect the Palme d’Or choice. That’s one development we’re tracking.
Dudamel Unites N.Y. Philharmonic and Spanish Harlem Orchestra
Mon, 11 May 2026 +0000
Gustavo Dudamel brought the New York Philharmonic and the Spanish Harlem Orchestra together for the first time, at Lincoln Center and uptown.
How Israel Turned Eurovision’s Stage Into a Soft Power Tool
Mon, 11 May 2026 +0000
Israel’s efforts to influence Eurovision’s vote were broader and started years earlier than previously known.
‘The Comeback’ Knows What Scares Hollywood
Mon, 11 May 2026 +0000
The HBO comedy, which wrapped up on Sunday, often seemed to be about whatever was keeping Lisa Kudrow and her collaborators up at night. But Valerie Cherish remained undaunted.
Lost Movie Music? On CD? La-La Land Is an Anomaly. (And a Success.)
Mon, 11 May 2026 +0000
The California record label scours movie studio archives and composers’ personal collections to locate music from older films or TV recordings.
Kevin Hart Roast: Highlights From Tom Brady, the Rock, Katt Williams and More
Mon, 11 May 2026 +0000
Tom Brady, the Rock, Chelsea Handler and even Hart’s longtime rival Katt Williams told jokes at Hart’s expense at a Netflix roast.
How Much Art Is Too Much? A Guide to the New York Fairs.
Mon, 11 May 2026 +0000
Latin American galleries. World-class photography. Upcycled design. Art fairs will take over New York this week. Here are seven (of many) worth a visit.
London Rooftop Where Beatles Played Last Gig to Become Museum
Mon, 11 May 2026 +0000
The townhouse at 3 Savile Row, where the band also recorded“Let It Be,” will open to the public next year, the group’s record label said.
On‘S.N.L.’, Brett Kavanaugh, Kash Patel and Pete Hegseth Walk Into a Bar
Sun, 10 May 2026 +0000
Matt Damon and Aziz Ansari return to roles they have played on“Saturday Night Live” alongside Colin Jost, in an episode hosted by Damon.
Review:‘The Receptionist’ Can’t Help You Today
Sun, 10 May 2026 +0000
A stale revival of Adam Bock’s cog-in-the-office-machine dark comedy lacks specificity and bite.
Taj Mahal’s New Album, ‘Time,’ Keeps the Blues Looking Ahead
Sat, 09 May 2026 +0000
Rooted in the blues and connected worldwide, the musician, 83, is still looking ahead.
‘The Lost Boys’ Helped Define the ’80s in More Ways Than One
Sat, 09 May 2026 +0000
The film that’s been adapted into a new musical created a memorable aesthetic with its cast and outfits. Its ideas about the nuclear family also made it a movie for its time.
A Reporter Shares His Secrets to Covering the Cannes Film Festival
Tue, 12 May 2026 +0000
Kyle Buchanan, who has attended the annual launchpad for Oscar contenders in France since 2013, subsists on Red Bull and around four hours of sleep.
Stephen Colbert Hosts 4 of His‘Best Television Friends’
Tue, 12 May 2026 +0000
Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, John Oliver and Seth Meyers, co-hosts of the Strike Force Five podcast along with Colbert, joined as guests on what is likely their last appearance together on the“Late Show.”
At Frieze New York and Beyond, Indigenous Artists Are in the Spotlight
Tue, 12 May 2026 +0000
With works showing in New York, Venice and elsewhere, Sara Flores, Suzanne Kite and Seba Calfuqueo are exploding past notions of what, exactly, Indigenous art is.
Amitav Ghosh Brings the Main Character of‘Ghost Eye’ to Life, With the Help of a Sketch Artist
Mon, 11 May 2026 +0000
With the help of a forensic artist, Amitav Ghosh puts a face to the name of Varsha Gupta, the central figure of his new novel,“Ghost Eye.”
‘Off-Campus,’ and 8 Things to Watch on TV This Week
Mon, 11 May 2026 +0000
A TV adaptation of a new hockey romance series. And a comedy series starring two“One Tree Hill” alums finds a new home.
‘The Comeback’ Season 3 Finale Recap: All’s Well?
Mon, 11 May 2026 +0000
Valerie makes the case that her tale is one of survival, not humiliation.“You’ve been telling the wrong story,” she tells Jane.
Maya Lin Connects Nature to a New Manhattan Skyscraper and Beyond
Mon, 11 May 2026 +0000
The famed artist and designer drew on her lifelong love of the environment for inspiration for new work in New York and Chicago.
New Books Provide Divergent Views of the Art Market
Sun, 10 May 2026 +0000
Three new books— a sweeping work of nonfiction, a cheeky memoir and a dual biography — provide divergent views on the business of buying and selling, and they are out just in time for New York Art Week.
Michael Joo Steps Into the Art World’s Spotlight
Sun, 10 May 2026 +0000
Michael Joo is appearing in multiple shows, from New York and the San Francisco Bay Area to a Mediterranean island and Venice.
A Monument to Chocolate Is Wrapped in Layers of Mexican History
Mon, 11 May 2026 +0000
Combining a colonial house and a contemporary addition, the new Museum of Cacao&Chocolate sits on a grisly Aztec souvenir.
If You See Only 6 Venice Shows, Make It These
Sat, 09 May 2026 +0000
Thought-provoking and senses-stirring works on war, art patronage, and the Black experience in America are just some of our critics’ picks.
Rocky Has Entered the Building
Sat, 09 May 2026 +0000
The statue has long drawn fans to the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, but now it’s inside, anchoring an exhibition that investigates race, activism and violence.
These Artisans, Showing at TEFAF New York, Push the Limits of Materials
Sat, 09 May 2026 +0000
A couple grow their own furniture. Another artist polishes metal to a mirror sheen. A third collaborates with insects. Together, they are redefining craft.
A Traveling Bookstore Keeps on Rolling
Sat, 09 May 2026 +0000
Rita Collins had a dream for her retirement: bringing books and people together all over the country. Behind the wheel of a van she’s making it happen.
Hugh Jackman in a Truly PG-Rated Murder Mystery
Mon, 11 May 2026 +0000
Our movie critic Alissa Wilkinson reviews“The Sheep Detectives” and asks: Why aren’t more movies like it?
Charli XCX, Rolling Stones: 8 Songs We’re Talking About This Week
Sat, 09 May 2026 +0000
Charli XCX rediscovers rock, while Beatles and Rolling Stones keep making it.
When Mark Consuelos Wants to Escape New York, He Goes Here
Sat, 09 May 2026 +0000
“The midcentury architecture is fascinating. It’s also a place where I’m outside almost every waking hour of the day.”
Dynamic Artistic Duos are on Display in New York This Spring
Sat, 09 May 2026 +0000
Three exhibitions are pairing artists to reveal how their works complement— or contrast with — each other.
The Korean Artist Park Daesung Is In the Spotlight at 81
Sat, 09 May 2026 +0000
The Korean artist is nearly 81, but his works have been featured in shows in Chicago, London, Washington and Los Angeles. Now they are also headed to TEFAF New York.
Blake Lively Settlement Had No Financial Payout, Filing Confirms
Fri, 08 May 2026 +0000
Justin Baldoni’s company did not agree to make a payout as part of the deal that ended Ms. Lively’s lawsuit, but she is able to seek compensation through a separate legal avenue.
An Artist Who Sees the Beauty in Dust
Fri, 08 May 2026 +0000
Reggie Burrows Hodges discusses Malta, Caravaggio and a painting inspired by the winds of the Sahara.
Edith Eva Eger, Psychologist Who Barely Survived Auschwitz, Dies at 98
Sat, 09 May 2026 +0000
Her time in concentration camps brought her an understanding of humanity that helped her treat her patients.
J.H. Prynne, Erudite and Elusive British Poet, Dies at 89
Fri, 08 May 2026 +0000
Even admirers admitted his densely intellectual work could be“punishing.” Still, some considered him one of England’s most important poets.
David Attenborough, a Voice of Nature, Turns 100
Fri, 08 May 2026 +0000
Pictures and striking scenes from the making of perhaps the world’s most celebrated naturalist.
Review: At City Ballet, Tiler Peck Shows Shimmering Restraint
Fri, 08 May 2026 +0000
The star ballerina is also an accomplished choreographer. Her sophomore work for City Ballet is bigger and better than her first.
Five Science Fiction Movies to Stream Now
Fri, 08 May 2026 +0000
Among this month’s picks: a zombie road movie, an alien action movie and Gerard Butler in a postapocalyptic sequel.
Paul Klee’s ‘Angelus Novus’ Joins Show at Jewish Museum in New York
Sat, 09 May 2026 +0000
“Angelus Novus,” an artwork with a fascinating back story, including most recently a wartime delay, is a late addition to an already impressive Klee survey at the Jewish Museum.
Venice Biennale: Austria, Japan, Belgium and Other Big Hits
Sun, 10 May 2026 +0000
A doll-focused show, a contemplative garden, a sizzling hothouse: It’s all to see at the world’s top contemporary art event.
Artists’ Strike Closes Pavilions at Venice Biennale, Adding to Upheaval
Sat, 09 May 2026 +0000
The hottest exhibitions at the world’s major art exhibition were shuttered on Friday as part of a pro-Palestinian demonstration.
Without Its Expert Jury, Venice Biennale Lets the Public Choose Its Prize Winners
Fri, 08 May 2026 +0000
The jury resigned last week, so the international art event is letting viewers pick the best artist from the main exhibition and the national pavilions.
‘Amadeus’ Review: Mozart vs. Salieri, Round 3
Fri, 08 May 2026 +0000
The story of genius and jealousy, a major award winner onstage and on film, returns as a TV series starring Will Sharpe and Paul Bettany.
How‘The Sheep Detectives’ Brought its Ovine Sleuths to Life
Fri, 08 May 2026 +0000
The filmmakers behind this adaptation of a best-selling novel were adamant that their ovine sleuths not seem like humans in, well, sheep’s clothing.
A Very American Controversy at the Venicle Biennale
Fri, 08 May 2026 +0000
Trump has taken an active role in the arts in his second term, which may be evident in the work on display at the Venice Biennale— depending on how you look at it.
5 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week
Fri, 08 May 2026 +0000
Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or an avid buff, our reviewers think these films are worth knowing about.
The Hopelessness of‘The Audacity’
Fri, 08 May 2026 +0000
In AMC’s merciless satire, the tech lords are extracting all they can from the business (and us) before everything goes to hell.
After a Fire, a Director Finds a Lifeline in‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’
Fri, 08 May 2026 +0000
Olivia Newman lost her home in the 2025 California wildfires. Telling the story of a woman who connects with an octopus after a major loss proved a balm.
‘The Python Hunt’ Review: A Real Contest as Riveting as Fiction
Fri, 08 May 2026 +0000
The Florida Python Challenge brings out a fascinating cast of characters, all captured by the director Xander Robin’s camera.
Why Are So Many Celebrities Co-Producing On Broadway?
Mon, 11 May 2026 +0000
Barack Obama, Kim Kardashian and Bowen Yang have all signed on as co-producers of Broadway shows. Our theater reporter Michael Paulson explains why.
5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Ron Carter
Fri, 08 May 2026 +0000
Christian McBride, Endea Owens, Large Professor and more writers and musicians share favorite tracks from the bass maestro, who turned 89 this week.
Matthew Wong’s Grieving Mother Protects His Artistic Legacy
Sun, 10 May 2026 +0000
The troubled painter Matthew Wong’s star was on the rise when he died at 35. His mother, Monita Wong, is making sure his work is seen, especially in Venice.
Why Is Everyone Obsessed With Bogs?
Fri, 08 May 2026 +0000
From fashion to art, an explainer on our love of wetlands.
Billie Eilish and James Cameron on‘Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour’
Fri, 08 May 2026 +0000
The musician and director teamed up to bring Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour— with poignant moments onstage and off — to theaters.
After 43 Years, an Unproduced Larry David Script Surfaces Online
Sat, 09 May 2026 +0000
“Prognosis: Negative” was too dark for its time, but its title became a running “Seinfeld” joke and its premise set the table for “Curb Your Enthusiasm.”
Historical Fiction Books That Illustrate the Bonds Between Mother and Child
Mon, 11 May 2026 +0000
The best-selling author Stephanie Dray recommends books that explore the bonds between mothers and their children across centuries.
Late Night Recaps Rubio’s Peacemaking Visit to Pope Leo
Fri, 08 May 2026 +0000
Jimmy Fallon joked that President Trump and Pope Leo are putting Marco Rubio, who is Catholic,“in the middle and seeing which parent he goes to.”
Philip Caputo, Who Wrote Blistering Vietnam War Memoir, Dies at 84
Fri, 08 May 2026 +0000
“A Rumor of War,” about his service as a Marine Corps infantry officer and published in 1977, relentlessly detailed “the things men do in war and the things war does to them.”
DOGE’s Termination of Humanities Grants Is Ruled Unconstitutional
Fri, 08 May 2026 +0000
A lawsuit against the National Endowment for the Humanities drew wide attention for revealing how DOGE had used ChatGPT to cancel grants.
‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’ Review: Their Octopus Teacher
Fri, 08 May 2026 +0000
Sally Field and Lewis Pullman get help from an eight-tentacled friend in this bland adaptation of a hit novel.
NY Times Obituaries:
Dean Buntrock, Maestro of Waste Management, Dies at 94
Mon, 11 May 2026 +0000
Anticipating how the environmental movement would affect trash disposal in the United States, he built a 12-truck garbage company into a coast-to-coast behemoth.
Abraham Foxman, Warrior Against Antisemitism, Dies at 86
Sun, 10 May 2026 +0000
For almost three decades, he led the Anti-Defamation League, winning access to presidents and prime ministers and meeting with Pope John Paul II.
Bobby Cox, One of Baseball’s Top Managers, Dies at 84
Sun, 10 May 2026 +0000
He led the Atlanta Braves to victory in the 1990s and was later inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame for his leadership.
Alex Zanardi, Racer Who Made Daring Comeback After Crash, Dies at 59
Fri, 08 May 2026 +0000
After losing both legs, the Italian champion persevered in auto racing. He also became a hand-cycling marathoner and Paralympian.
Xia De-hong, 94, Dies; Persecuted in China, She Starred in Daughter’s Memoir
Fri, 08 May 2026 +0000
“Wild Swans,” a best-selling 1991 memoir, told the story of a stoic mother holding her family together amid torture and imprisonment under Mao’s regime.
J.H. Prynne, Erudite and Elusive British Poet, Dies at 89
Fri, 08 May 2026 +0000
Even admirers admitted his densely intellectual work could be“punishing.” Still, some considered him one of England’s most important poets.
Edith Eva Eger, Psychologist Who Barely Survived Auschwitz, Dies at 98
Sat, 09 May 2026 +0000
Her time in concentration camps brought her an understanding of humanity that helped her treat her patients.
Philip Caputo, Who Wrote Blistering Vietnam War Memoir, Dies at 84
Fri, 08 May 2026 +0000
“A Rumor of War,” about his service as a Marine Corps infantry officer and published in 1977, relentlessly detailed “the things men do in war and the things war does to them.”
Festus Mogae, Former Botswana President Who Tackled H.I.V., Dies at 86
Fri, 08 May 2026 +0000
He led the southern African nation for a decade and embraced a flagship American aid program credited with helping to eradicate the country’s AIDS epidemic.
Manuela Hoelterhoff, Pulitzer-Winning Arts Critic, Dies at 77
Fri, 08 May 2026 +0000
She won the top journalism honor for criticism while with The Wall Street Journal. She later wrote a wry, perceptive book about the backstage world of opera.
George Herms Dies at 90; Turned Castoff Objects Into Art
Wed, 06 May 2026 +0000
One of the last Beat Generation artists, he embraced the messiness of everyday life, making collages and assemblages from rusty junk and decaying objects.
Jack Bass, Dean of South Carolina Political Journalism, Dies at 91
Thu, 07 May 2026 +0000
In articles and books, he wrote about the rapid racial, political and economic changes that transformed his state— and the South as a whole.
Kendall Myers, American Spy for Cuba, Dies at 88
Wed, 06 May 2026 +0000
While working for the State Department, he delivered top secret information to his Cuban handlers for 30 years. He was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment.
James Loehr, Sports Psychology Pioneer, Dies at 83
Wed, 06 May 2026 +0000
He began practicing sports psychology before it was a profession, teaching athletes the importance of mental resilience and how to cultivate it.
Ted Turner: The News Never Stops
Wed, 06 May 2026 +0000
Ted Turner, the visionary founder of CNN, introduced the 24-hour news cycle.
Ted Turner, Creator of CNN and the 24-Hour News Cycle, Dies at 87
Wed, 06 May 2026 +0000
As one of the most important figures in media history, he oversaw a vast cable empire of news, sports and entertainment channels.
Donlyn Lyndon, Last Surviving Creator of the Sea Ranch, Dies at 90
Tue, 05 May 2026 +0000
With his classmates Charles Moore, William Turnbull Jr. and Richard Whitaker, he designed an icon of modern architecture on a windswept bluff in Northern California.
María Nieves Rego, Who Helped Spark a Tango Renaissance, Dies at 91
Wed, 06 May 2026 +0000
With her dance partner and onetime husband, Juan Carlos Copes, she reinvented tango for a global stage, including in the hit stage show“Tango Argentino.”
Doris Fisher, Co-Founder of the Gap, Dies at 94
Tue, 05 May 2026 +0000
The company she started in 1969 with her husband, Don, grew from a single store selling jeans and records to a $16 billion brand that remade the apparel industry.
John Sterling, the Yankees’ Most Enduring Announcer, Dies at 87
Mon, 04 May 2026 +0000
He called over 5,600 games, more than any other announcer for the team, and was known for his personalized, slightly wacky home run calls.