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DeepMind bigbrain calls for America to set AI standards before it's too late
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 +0200
Industry, regulate thyself
Welsh Doxbin admin jailed for egging on swatters from behind a screen
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 +0200
Callum Dare encouraged others to carry out dangerous hoaxes, made mini-movies from the footage
Microsoft rolls out Windows Search updates and they're... quite good
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 +0200
Who are you, and what have you done with Microsoft?
RISC-V firmware project wants every board booting from the same hymn sheet
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 +0200
HFI proposes a familiar PC-style route from power-on to operating system
IBM's mainframe sales get mugged by AI hardware panic, stock loses more than a quarter of its value
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 +0200
CEO Krishna: Customers blew their Z budgets on servers and storage before prices spike, Q2 financials 'disappointing'
Sun sets on Vulcan Centaur as NASA moves SunRISE to SpaceX Falcon Heavy
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 +0200
Solar observatory awaits a new launch date after its original ride hit booster trouble
Engineer shoves Linux peg through Sega 32X-shaped hole
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 +0200
'Performance is abysmal, bus contention is bonkers, but it does work'
Musk promises purge after Grok Build caught sending entire repos to the cloud
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 +0200
Researcher confirms the uploads have stopped, but says xAI's privacy command was not what fixed them
'The bots are alive!' Jailbroken Gemini spun up new C2 server for Russian fraudster in just 6 minutes
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 +0200
Human did 10% of the job,
AI did 90%
Hands off our VPNs, privacy groups tell UK ministers
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 +0200
Mozilla, Proton, Tor warn ministers that targeting the tech risks creating more problems than it solves
Baddies caught exploiting extensions bugs with perfect 10 scores on vulnerable Joomla websites
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 +0200
Flaws in iCagenda, Balbooa Forms extensions can impact open source CMS that powers a million sites worldwide
Frame: A new X11 server– implemented directly in assembly
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 +0200
Joins yserver, Phoenix, and of course XLibre – and outlier Arcan
India's crewed space mission is ready for splashdown, but not launch
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 +0200
Gaganyaan was supposed to fly in 2022 and make the country only the fourth to put people into orbit
How do you solve a problem like Capita?
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 +0200
Bringing troubled contracts in-house requires skills Whitehall is already struggling to recruit
Ministers arm under-16s social media ban with least surprising study of the year
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 +0200
Boffins confirm: taking away teens' phone makes them act like humans again
Anthropic's extravagant tokenizer complicates AI pricing
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 +0200
Token consumption doesn't tell the whole tale but it shouldn't be ignored
Big Blue thinks small, again, with POWER tower
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 +0200
The last proprietary minicomputer, now in ‘deskside’ form if you fancy that
India’s tech services giant HCL is getting into the AI datacenter business
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 +0200
Starting small with $37m and maybe 50MW but reckons full-stack service plan can succeed
Gobi X: Creating more energy for AI, not taking it from society
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 +0200
PARTNER CONTENT: How Envision is reversing the datacenter playbook by making computing chase abundant desert power, not the other way around
Zuck's AI ambitions put Meta on course to become America's next big cloud provider
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 +0200
Renting out spare compute is simply the natural progression for any sufficiently large infra company
Zig creator calls Bun’s Claude Rust rewrite ‘unreviewed slop’
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 +0200
The port took just 11 days and about $165,000 at API pricing
Excel competition goes extreme, makes spreadsheet geeks compete from the street
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 +0200
Defending world champ Diarmuid Early wins again despite being forced to solve puzzles outdoors
The price is wrong: AI cost calculation has to consider task completion rates, not just token costs
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 +0200
Cheap can be expensive
Microsoft chief turns hostile on frontier AI labs, warns companies to guard their IP
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 +0200
Lock it down, warns Satya Nadella, seemingly forgetting the billions Redmond chipped in to OpenAI back in the good old days
German firm files for insolvency, blames cybercrims who shut down production for 6 weeks
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 +0200
ZEGO-TVZ says the financial fallout from a March cyberattack left shutting its doors as the only option
Astronomers find sugar near the creamy center of the Milky Way (no caramel, though)
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 +0200
First interstellar monosaccharide suggests some of life's ingredients may be scattered across the galaxy
Philips to replace bricked Hue Bridge Pro devices
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 +0200
Company releases a fresh firmware update. Go on, install it, we dare you...
EU and UK officially blame Russian spies for cyberattack on Poland's power grid
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 +0200
Sweeping sanctions and condemnation follow op that could have left half a million without power in the depths of winter
SREs to AI agents: Prove yourself before you touch production
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 +0200
SPONSORED FEATURE: 696 experts find co-pilot welcome, autopilot not so much
Sticker shock has execs rethinking this whole AI thing
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 +0200
This week on The Reg's Kettle podcast, we wonder whether tokenminning is going to bring the industry back down to Earth
Lucky 13: SpaceX aims for July 16 Starship flight test
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 +0200
Hopefully, the rocket won't go in the same direction as the company's share price
Microsoft emails Windows 10 holdouts: Fine, keep your old PC another year
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 +0200
Consumer security updates now run to October 2027, and Redmond doesn't mention Windows 11 once
World Cup grudge attackers may have scored Argentine FA access via year-old infostealer infection
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 +0200
Footie fans? Overreacting? There's a first time for everything
HTTP gets a QUERY method so complex searches can stop pretending to be POST
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 +0200
New verb carries request content while remaining safe, idempotent, and cacheable
Progress orders emergency ShareFile server shutdown over mystery security threat
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 +0200
Vendor insists there's no evidence of unauthorized access, but it's asking customers to take one of the most drastic precautions available
Backup and running? Not this digital sign
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 +0200
Nagware goes large on the mean streets of Derby
Photovoltaics are still running after a year under Swiss trains
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 +0200
Solar boss reckons challenges are regulatory, not technological
Microsoft is losing the battle to protect license lucre. It better get used to the feeling
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 +0200
Time for the Clone Wars remake
AI needs a home, not a hotel
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 +0200
PARTNER CONTENT: Firms crafting internal AI must choose a permanent residence for their tech, not just rent server space by the hour.
Apple accuses OpenAI of stealing its core tech secrets
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 +0200
Lawsuit alleges job-swappers took secrets with them, helped by coaching on how to avoid scrutiny
User crippled a network while trying to learn Nmap
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 +0200
IT department was not pleased, but was also easily fooled
Meta admits its first‘superintelligence’ was too stupid to survive for three days
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 +0200
Pulls AI-powered image tweaker after allowing free-for-all
Lenovo denies using banned Chinese SSDs where they're not allowed
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 +0200
PLUS: Canadian/Bhutanese datacenter for India; China re-uses a rocket; Australia signals AI intervention; And more!
Memory makers are slaves to the boom-bust rollercoaster, and the AI boom is the wildest ride of all
Sun, 12 Jul 2026 +0200
The RAMpocalypse may be the precursor to the AIpocalypse
It's an AI web, and we're just rats in the walls
Sun, 12 Jul 2026 +0200
Bots, not people, are now the ones who use the internet the most
AI customers are coming around to the idea that small is beautiful
Sat, 11 Jul 2026 +0200
OpenAI and Anthropic have built AI Swiss Army Knives, but the future may be smaller built-for-purpose tools
Irish datacenters now guzzle 23% of the country's electricity
Sat, 11 Jul 2026 +0200
Consumption rose another 10% while restrictions on most new grid connections remained around Dublin
Slothful summer app lets you scroll simply by tilting your head
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 +0200
ScrollPods is Mac-only, and you'll need compatible AirPods
Destructive Windows backdoor stuffs multiple wipers and ransomware code into a single package
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 +0200
Microsoft says GigaWiper combines at least 3 malware families into one modular tool
LisaFPGA brings Apple's magnificent misfire back in programmable logic
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 +0200
Open source recreation costs a fraction of the original and may even work with Twiggy drives
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NY Times Arts/Music:
As White House Leans on Smithsonian, Little Uproar Over Board Vacancies
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 +0000
An odd silence has surrounded a delay to fill several open seats on the board of the Smithsonian, even as a fierce battle to control the institution ensues.
What Happens if Pernambuco Wood Becomes Illegal in Music?
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 +0000
For centuries, the standard wood used to make string instruments’ bows has come from the pernambuco tree in Brazil. Its future is uncertain.
A Beastie Boy Returns to the Mic, With Some Help
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 +0000
Thanks to an assist from his sons, Mike D is set to release“Thank You,” the first new music from a member of the pioneering rap trio in 15 years.
‘Difficult People’ a Decade Later: A Sarcastic Time Capsule
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 +0000
This cult comedy about two snide show-business outsiders has a new Blu-ray edition, and a reunion this fall. The creator Julie Klausner discusses why she’d love to revive it.
In‘The Westies,’ Chris Brancato Expands His ‘Scumbag Universe’ (Again)
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 +0000
For his new series, the co-creator of“Narcos” and “Godfather of Harlem” turns his focus to a violent gang of Irish New Yorkers in the early 1980s.
Jay-Z Yankee Stadium Review: Three Nights of Legacy and Guest Stars
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 +0000
The rap mogul convened his starriest collaborators, showed off his still-dazzling skills and made a convincing argument for his singular legacy.
A Murder Mystery Evening at Audrey Gelman’s Guesthouse
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 +0000
At her Hudson Valley guesthouse, Audrey Gelman, a co-founder of the Wing, channels her childlike love of play with murder mystery evenings.
Sam Neill’s Best Movie Performances: Where to Stream
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 +0000
From his global breakthrough in“Jurassic Park” to the more recent “Peaky Blinders,” the actor’s range was always on display.
Why Dior’s Jonathan Anderson Is Inspired by Lynda Benglis
Sun, 12 Jul 2026 +0000
Lynda Benglis redefined sculpture in the 1960s. No longer overlooked, her audacious talent moves from museums to runways, transformed by Dior’s Jonathan Anderson.
Don’t Try This at Home: How Performers Turn Stunts Into Movie Magic
Sun, 12 Jul 2026 +0000
At the International Stunt School in Seattle, veterans of TV and film teach newcomers the art of falls, fights and fire.
Labels for Music Created With A.I. Could Join Explicit Lyrics Warnings
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 +0000
Major music industry groups, including the organization behind the Grammy Awards, have proposed labels for tracks made with some degree of artificial intelligence.
‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3, Episode 4 Recap: Heavy Is the Head
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 +0000
In her attempts to establish order, Rhaenyra is already alienating some of her most vital allies, including the Sea Snake.
Fans of‘Love Island USA’ Ask: ‘Are These Couples for Real?’
Sun, 12 Jul 2026 +0000
For many viewers of the hit reality TV show, lively debates over whether the competing couples are truly in love is a central part of being a fan.
Melbourne Symphony Wins Discrimination Case Over Gaza Comments
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 +0000
The pianist Jayson Gillham had sued the orchestra after it canceled his performance in the wake of comments he made against Israel’s war with Hamas.
With Lizzo and Calm Flair, a Storied Venue Reopens for Summer
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 +0000
The gorgeously renovated Hunter Pavilion at Ravinia, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s off-season home, was inaugurated with a gala last weekend.
Jon Stewart Mocks Mitch McConnell’s Recovery Photo
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 +0000
The“Daily Show” host called the image “totally believable evidence that Mitch McConnell is not only alive, but the happiest boy in the hospital.”
Pat Oliphant, Cartoonist Who Skewered the Powerful, Dies at 90
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 +0000
The winner of countless awards, including a Pulitzer Prize, he was described in 1990 as“the most influential political cartoonist now working.”
Tony Rayns, Who Helped Bring Asian Film to the World, Dies at 77
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 +0000
In reviews and at festivals, he played a key role in introducing English-speaking audiences to directors like Wong Kar-wai, Jia Zhangke and Bong Joon Ho.
Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Is Challenged in Court by California and 11 Other States
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 +0000
The lawsuit, filed by California and 11 other states, argues that the deal would harm movie theaters and damage America’s entertainment industry.
Shahrnush Parsipur, Iranian Writer Imprisoned for Her Novels, Dies at 80
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 +0000
Her best-known work,“Women Without Men,” was longlisted for the International Booker Prize this year.
Sizzling, Sexy Age-Gap Romance Novels
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 +0000
The best-selling author Rachel Lynn Solomon recommends forbidden love stories full of fiery desire, shifting power dynamics and so-wrong-it’s-right drama.
Sam Neill, New Zealand Actor Known for‘Jurassic Park,’ Dies at 78
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 +0000
He appeared in more than 150 films and TV shows over a five-decade career, but was perhaps best known for his star turn in the dinosaur blockbuster.
‘Lucky’ and 6 More Shows to Watch on TV this Week
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 +0000
A new crime thriller comes to Apple TV. And Sean Evans hosts“Hot Ones: Extra Heat.”
‘Moana’ Falters at the Box Office, Casting Doubt on Disney’s Formula
Sun, 12 Jul 2026 +0000
The live-action remake took in roughly $43 million over the weekend in North America, about 30 percent less than Disney had expected.
‘Michael’ Crosses $1 Billion at the Box Office as Lionsgate Roars Back
Sun, 12 Jul 2026 +0000
Shunned by bigger studios as too risky,“Michael” and other hits have revived Hollywood’s last major independent studio. But is it enough?
Tracee Ellis Ross Is Back in New York City, Living a Dream Come True
Sun, 12 Jul 2026 +0000
The actress and entrepreneur got an apartment in the city for the summer while she makes her Broadway debut in“Every Brilliant Thing.”
Beyoncé, the Rolling Stones: Songs to Know This Week
Sat, 11 Jul 2026 +0000
Beyoncé gets amorous, the Rolling Stones stay loud and the Linda Lindas team up with Hayley Williams.
Whistle-Blowers Accuse Kennedy Center of Contracting Flaws Under Trump
Sat, 11 Jul 2026 +0000
Documents submitted to Congress detailed concerns about competitive bidding processes and a White House order to tear up new bathroom tile because of its color.
Yaacov Agam, Who Made Kinetic, Kaleidoscopic Art, Dies at 98
Sun, 12 Jul 2026 +0000
An Israeli artist, he became a global sensation, creating sculptures, paintings, toys and public works that delighted the eye and confounded perception.
How Good Is Jon Hamm at Playing Jon Hamm?
Sat, 11 Jul 2026 +0000
Inside the high-wire act of casting celebrities to play themselves, including in movies like“Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass.”
Orna Guralnik of‘Couples Therapy’ Considers Kendrick Lamar a Genius
Sat, 11 Jul 2026 +0000
Outside of her job as the therapist on the series“Couples Therapy,” she has a favorite clip of the rapper performing and shows it to everyone she knows.
Our Insatiable Appetite for Stories About Cannibalism
Sat, 11 Jul 2026 +0000
Why do the characters in so many new novels insist upon eating each other?
Kids Can’t Stop Watching ‘Moana.’ There’s a Scientific Explanation.
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 +0000
The 2016 release has become the most watched movie on Disney+. Parents and experts explain why kids can’t get enough.
‘Giulia’ Review: Jennifer Nettles Delivers Empowerment (and Poison)
Sat, 11 Jul 2026 +0000
A stirring but tonally muddled new musical about the“poison queen of Palermo” gets an elegant Off Broadway production.
Historian Kerri K. Greenidge and Her Book‘The Grimkes’ Come Under Fire
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 +0000
Kerri K. Greenidge appeared to lose her professorship at Tufts University after scholars began scrutinizing her 2022 book,“The Grimkes,” which is no longer listed on its publisher’s website.
Museum Spreads 800 Pounds of Peanut Butter in Tribute to Dutch Artist
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 +0000
An installation honoring the artist, Wim T. Schippers, features a 270-square-foot hexagon spread on the floor of a museum in Rotterdam.
Review:‘Suddenly Last Summer’ Opera Premieres at Bard
Sat, 11 Jul 2026 +0000
Tennessee Williams’s darkly operatic one-act play becomes a proper opera in a new adaptation by the composer Courtney Bryan.
Five Action Movies to Stream Now
Sun, 12 Jul 2026 +0000
Upgrade your movie night with these picks, featuring karate-chopping families, rogue assassins and more.
7 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 +0000
Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or an avid buff, our reviewers think these films are worth knowing about.
Hershel Parker, Melville Scholar of Ahab-Like Obsessiveness, Dies at 90
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 +0000
The author of an exhaustive two-volume biography, he was“fanatical about his approach to scholarship and infatuated with Melville,” a colleague said.
Dinaw Mengestu Resigns as PEN America President After Israel Article
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 +0000
The novelist Dinaw Mengestu, who was elected seven months ago, said the article“continues this approach toward defending some rights while not defending others.”
Michelle Buteau and the Surprising Transgression of“Survival of the Thickest”
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 +0000
The Netflix rom-com series that just ended after three seasons succeeded thanks to an irresistible performance by its star, Michelle Buteau.
Book Review:‘A Vast Horizon,’ by Anna Thomasson
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 +0000
A group of artists gathered at a hotel on the Côte d’Azur in 1937. A new book by Anna Thomasson captures the art and escapades the holiday inspired.
‘The Chosen’ Studio Is Accused of Shortchanging Crowdfunders
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 +0000
A lawsuit by a former shareholder says he was not fairly compensated when the company behind the popular drama about Jesus’ life went private.
‘The Ghost in the Shell’ Director Wanted Humans in Charge
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 +0000
In an interview, Mokochan discusses his new adaptation of the classic cyberpunk manga and why this story continues to resonate.
CeCe Winans Revisits Pared-Down Worship Music on‘The Hymns’
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 +0000
Best known for contemporary stylings of praise music that topped charts across genres, this singer’s new album of pared-down sacred music, “The Hymns,” put her back atop the gospel charts.
Now Entering Noir City
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 +0000
Crime and mystery fans can catch a 10-day festival of film noir at the Paris Theater, or find some killer movies streaming on major platforms.
How Olivia Wilde Builds Comic Tension in‘The Invite’
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 +0000
The director and actress discusses a tense scene from her dinner-party comedy, in which she stars with Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton.
5 Children’s Movies to Stream Now
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 +0000
This month’s picks include two 2026 animated adventures and the finale to a Guillermo del Toro franchise.
In the Pathologic Game Series, Failure Is Inevitable
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 +0000
In the psychological horror series Pathologic, eerie theatrics and impossible decisions unfold in a Russian town overrun by plague.
Bayeux Tapestry Arrives in U.K. After Maximum-Security Operation
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 +0000
The 11th-century tapestry will go on display at the British Museum in September. Tickets for the exhibition have already been selling rapidly.
How Olivia Wilde Directed an Awkward Dance in‘The Invite’
Sat, 11 Jul 2026 +0000
The director and actress Olivia Wilde breaks down a tension-filled scene from her new film“The Invite” for Anatomy of a Scene.
Ronny Chieng Tackles Trump's Two Air Force Ones
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 +0000
“Is that why there’s no gas in the world anymore? Because the president flies with an extra emotional support plane?” Chieng said on “The Daily Show.”
Art Gallery Shows to See in July
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 +0000
This week in Newly Reviewed, Travis Diehl covers the ramblings of Tinmantis, Jill Magid’s politics, a gory group show and Erin Johnson’s look at Lawrence, Kan., after “The Day After.”
Wes Anderson and Luke Wilson Walk Into an Elevator and… Get Stuck
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 +0000
Don’t worry, they’re fine, though the Los Angeles Fire Department did have to use a hand crank to free them.
Lonnie Bunch Defends Smithsonian Museum After Negative White House Report
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 +0000
In a letter to staff, Lonnie G. Bunch III wrote that the report was“not a fair characterization of the work and totality of the National Museum of American History.”
The Best Seat in the House Is No Seat at All
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 +0000
Multimedia art is often challenging, provoking. Now it is also potentially bruising. Check your joints before you check out these summer shows.
Bonnie Tyler, Who Sang‘Total Eclipse of the Heart,’ Dies at 75
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 +0000
With a voice both weathered and operatic, she minted 1980s pop anthems like“Total Eclipse” and “Holding Out for a Hero.”
5 Classical Music Albums You Can Listen to Right Now
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 +0000
Mozart choral works, a pairing of Dvorak and Carlos Simon and piano music by Philip Glass are among our selections.
Paul Thek’s Art Legacy: A Shriek and a Giggle
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 +0000
A pioneering painter, sculptor and installation artist, he achieved posthumous glory as a rule breaker, as two riveting exhibitions show.
‘The Man Will Burn’: On Filming the Sacred and Propane at Burning Man
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 +0000
The directors of a new four-part docuseries talked about why the long-running desert festival is important— and like being on “another planet.”
Julia Weist Was Investigated for Making Art.‘Questioning,’ a New Play, Tells the Story.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 +0000
A new play is its own piece of art: A first-person account of an official inquiry into an artist’s use of private investigation databases to create work.
NY Times Obituaries:
Pat Oliphant, Cartoonist Who Skewered the Powerful, Dies at 90
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 +0000
The winner of countless awards, including a Pulitzer Prize, he was described in 1990 as“the most influential political cartoonist now working.”
Ed King, 89, Scarred Veteran of Mississippi’s Civil Rights Struggle, Dies
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 +0000
A minister disfigured in an attack on his life, he became what one historian called“the most visible white activist in the Mississippi movement.”
Tony Rayns, Who Helped Bring Asian Film to the World, Dies at 77
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 +0000
In reviews and at festivals, he played a key role in introducing English-speaking audiences to directors like Wong Kar-wai, Jia Zhangke and Bong Joon Ho.
Shahrnush Parsipur, Iranian Writer Imprisoned for Her Novels, Dies at 80
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 +0000
Her best-known work,“Women Without Men,” was longlisted for the International Booker Prize this year.
Sam Neill, New Zealand Actor Known for‘Jurassic Park,’ Dies at 78
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 +0000
He appeared in more than 150 films and TV shows over a five-decade career, but was perhaps best known for his star turn in the dinosaur blockbuster.
Lindsey Graham, Republican Senator and Trump Ally, Dies From‘Sudden Illness’
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 +0000
He consistently pushed for the use of U.S. military power overseas. The Washington, D.C., medical examiner said he died of an aortic dissection, a tear in the body’s main artery.
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa, Ruler Who Transformed Qatar, Dies at 74
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 +0000
Under Sheikh Hamad, the tiny nation of Qatar developed immense natural gas wealth and cultivated influence far beyond its borders.
Jayson Conner and Jeffrey Newman, Who Gave Backpacks to Those in Need, Die Days Apart
Sun, 12 Jul 2026 +0000
The couple, who died within a few days of each other, provided needed supplies, like socks and wet wipes, to people living on New York City’s streets.
Randolph Mantooth, Who Played John Gage on‘Emergency!,’ Dies at 80
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 +0000
His portrayal of the firefighter and paramedic on the 1970s television hit helped expand the American public’s familiarity with emergency medicine.
Yaacov Agam, Who Made Kinetic, Kaleidoscopic Art, Dies at 98
Sun, 12 Jul 2026 +0000
An Israeli artist, he became a global sensation, creating sculptures, paintings, toys and public works that delighted the eye and confounded perception.
Charlie Cunningham, Mountain Bike Innovator, Dies at 77
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 +0000
In the late 1970s, he built what is considered the first off-road bicycle with a frame that was aluminum rather than steel, one of his many inventions.
Hershel Parker, Melville Scholar of Ahab-Like Obsessiveness, Dies at 90
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 +0000
The author of an exhaustive two-volume biography, he was“fanatical about his approach to scholarship and infatuated with Melville,” a colleague said.
Overlooked No More: Garrincha, Brazil’s Brilliant and Broken World Cup Hero
Sat, 11 Jul 2026 +0000
He helped lead Brazil to two championships alongside Pelé, but his on-field brilliance was eclipsed by a tragic personal life.
Joseph Fraumeni, 93, Dies; Helped Discover Genetic Link to Cancer
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 +0000
Considered the founder of molecular epidemiology, he worked with Frederick P. Li to identify a hereditary disorder that increased the risk of developing cancer at a young age.
Wally Funk, Who Set an Age Record for Space Travel, Dies at 87
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 +0000
As a young woman in the 1960s, she wasn’t allowed to become a NASA astronaut. She finally realized her long-held dream of flying in space as an octogenarian.
Bonnie Tyler, Who Sang‘Total Eclipse of the Heart,’ Dies at 75
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 +0000
With a voice both weathered and operatic, she minted 1980s pop anthems like“Total Eclipse” and “Holding Out for a Hero.”
William D. Zabel, High-Flying Lawyer and Civil Rights Champion, Dies at 89
Thu, 09 Jul 2026 +0000
He brokered celebrity divorces and recovered billions for victims of Bernie Madoff’s Ponzi scheme. But he was proudest of helping to legalize interracial marriage.
Penelope Keith, Effortlessly Posh Star of British Sitcoms, Dies at 86
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 +0000
A veteran stage actress, she starred in two of Britain’s most beloved TV comedies of the 1970s, “The Good Life” and “To the Manor Born.”
Louise Lasser, Star of TV’s ‘Mary Hartman,’ Is Dead at 87
Fri, 10 Jul 2026 +0000
She began her screen career in Woody Allen movies (he was also her husband), but she was best known for her portrayal of the Ohio housewife in the pigtails and puffed sleeves.
George E. Johnson, Who Built a Black Hair-Care Empire, Dies at 99
Wed, 08 Jul 2026 +0000
Mr. Johnson’s hair product company, a longtime sponsor of “Soul Train,” was the first Black-owned company listed on a major American stock exchange.