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Java was a three-day hotfix away from dying horribly on stage
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 +0200
Tim Lindholm, Java's original JVM maintainer, shares with El Reg some of the grungy build details the doc glosses over
NextBSD returns to dollop Apple source on FreeBSD
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 +0200
New maintainer revives the project with Darwin components, Gershwin, and Claude Code
Mozilla speeds Firefox release schedule to biweekly
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 +0200
And what to expect in Firefox 153 as the next ESR release gets close
Microsoft cuts OneDrive support for older Windows 10 versions next month
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 +0200
22H2 has until 2028, or there's always Windows 11
Billing software error sends billion-dollar AWS estimates
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 +0200
Amazon asks users not to panic as it works to fix the bug
AI spam filters are getting suckered by old-school text salting
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 +0200
Turns out decades-old email tricks still work against some LLM-powered email filters
Torvalds challenged the haters to fork Linux. Someone said 'hold my beer'
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 +0200
More a rewrite really, and of a very early version: Linux 0.11 – in Rust
Microsoft gives admins Exchange Online breathing room
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 +0200
Retirement of PowerShell -Credential parameter pushed back to the end of 2026
Top EU court clips YouTube's intermediary defense over reviewed content
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 +0200
You can't claim to be a passive host after vetting a creator's channel, Google warned
Attackers target critical FortiSandbox flaws as CISA issues patch order
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 +0200
Command injection vulns land on exploited list after researchers spot abuse attempts
SpaceX Starship Flight Test 13 takes issue with the 'flight' bit
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 +0200
Engine replacement needed after launchpad abort
Europe's chip ambitions won't break dependence on US cloud and software, says Forrester
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 +0200
Brussels may spend billions on semiconductor fabs, but tech sovereignty remains firmly in American and Chinese hands
Ransomware curdles production at Coca-Cola's Fairlife dairy biz
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 +0200
No use crying over spilled milk when US plants can't bottle it in the first place
Google fixing Android lock screen bug that lets Gemini send SMS without a PIN
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 +0200
A specific multi-touch gesture bypasses an authentication prompt, allowing anyone to send messages
Home Office hands£28M to immigration IT incumbents after procurement challenge
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 +0200
Continuity support required after £336 million replacement deal delayed by more than a year
How Gartner can help turn your AI vision into business reality
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 +0200
SPONSORED POST: Feeling stuck with your AI application projects? Gartner has the solution
Tech support chap told angry customer to think inside the box– and solved the problem
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 +0200
We're not Li-ion, user thought mobile phone batteries died every few days
NTP server that traveled back in time caused massive Aussie mobile outage
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 +0200
Telstra skipped a patch, didn’t record changes, had no idea it was an accident waiting to happen
South Korea making its own security-centric AI model
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 +0200
Adapting existing local LLM project for security and sovereignty purposes and hopes to one day match Mythos
Chinese memory ban would cut off RAMpocalypse relief
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 +0200
Two US lawmakers push tighter curbs on chipmakers from the Middle Kingdom
OpenAI admits GPT-5.6 occasionally deletes files– but it's an 'honest mistake'
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 +0200
Data purges deemed an example of 'misaligned behavior' that upstart is working to avoid
Amsterdam activists throw acid at Microsoft datacenter project
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 +0200
Extinction Rebellion claims responsibility for chemical-filled balloon attack targeting concrete and steel
Researcher poisons open-weight AI model for under $100
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 +0200
Models demand trust without offering verification
TSMC's $265B US fab pledge is the outline of a concept of a plan
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 +0200
Beware of fab makers bearing press releases
EU forces Google to share its toys with the other AI and search kids
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 +0200
The Chocolate Factory is not amused
AI vendors have found someone to pay their infrastructure bills: You
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 +0200
Forrester warns price hikes and usage charges will pump up software budgets next year
Kick your mouse out of the house with this AI-assisted keyboard utility
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 +0200
Neverclick avoids being limited to certain apps by ditching accessibility APIs for a quick, lightweight computer vision model.
C'mon, just copy this text string and paste it into your macOS Terminal– it'll fix your computer, honest
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 +0200
Newly documented stealer ClickLock comes for the more trusting Mac user with spot of social engineering
NASA's Artemis III will need three rockets to do the job Apollo did with one
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 +0200
Blue Origin and SpaceX get their turn to prove they can dock, loiter, and not blow up the launch pad
Microsoft open-sources Comic Chat, its cartoon IRC curiosity
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 +0200
Step back three decades to 'a period when software teams were willing to color outside the lines'
Airbus migrating 70 critical apps from AWS to France's Scaleway amid digital sovereignty push
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 +0200
Total of 900 applications including ERP, CRM, and manufacturing systems going to be kept 'under European control'
Brit Scattered Spider duo handed tickets to prison over Transport for London attack
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 +0200
Sentencing bookends the biggest cybercrime conviction in UK history
AI power binge delivers best half since 2022 for climate tech venture funding
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 +0200
Low-carbon projects reap accidental windfall as billions chase compute infrastructure
Windows 10 refuses to die, and the security bill is coming due
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 +0200
One in six machines still run the old OS as migration stalls and patch deadlines creep closer
SpaceX open sources Grok Build in same week company was found beaming users' repos to the cloud
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 +0200
AI-and-X subsidiary now claims to offer ‘complete user privacy’ days after Elon Musk confirmed the data would be deleted
AWS CloudFront outage serves errors instead of websites
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 +0200
Storm sends winds whipping beyond cloud giant, knocking out services including Hugging Face and the UK's National Lottery
Telegram shortlinks knocked offline over sanctioned VPN connection
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 +0200
t.me borked for a day until platform proved it had no ties to service favored by cybercriminals
How to teach an old Intel Mac new tricks with OpenCore Legacy Patcher
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 +0200
Why to do it, and what to watch out for
Law firm insisted on one password to rule them all
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 +0200
Using the admin password, you could be anyone and see anything
Tech support scam caused massive data breach at Australian airline Qantas
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 +0200
It’s possible to leak PII describing 5.7 million people without breaching privacy rules
Even HP resellers thought the price of toner and ink was too high– so HP India facilitated an illegal cartel
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 +0200
Regulator fines PC and printer giant for rigged tender bids and collusion
Cyberattack threatens utterly critical infrastructure in Japan: KFC
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 +0200
The Colonel stops taking online orders and may close stores after logistics partner’s systems go down
Former OpenAI CTO does what Altman won't, releases a frontier AI model that's actually open
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 +0200
Thinking Machines' first open weights model is a 975 billion parameter alternative to Chinese LLMs
Cadence's AuraStack agent melds AI with HPC to speed PCB, advanced packaging design
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 +0200
One-two punch offers a glimpse of how low-precision AI can complement high-precision simulations
Amazon Web Services' most vocal customer now runs EC2
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 +0200
Retail foundation leader Dave Treadwell takes over as senior leader and 19-year vet Dave Brown departs for pastures unknown
Prominent Haskell defector pilloried by anti-AI purists
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 +0200
Haskell adherents revisit the language's tongue-in-cheek 'avoid success at all costs' mantra
Salesforce's Agentforce isn't winning over clients, KeyBanc analysts claim
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 +0200
Investment bank cites messy customer data and a product that 'just isn't there'; Salesforce counters by saying it the fastest-growing product in its history
Linus Torvalds tells AI haters to fork off
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 +0200
Linux supremo says contributors opposed to AI use can 'just walk away'
Dark patterns in Windows are steering users to Edge: Mozilla-commissioned report
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 +0200
Report finds regional differences, especially outside the EEA, but it's still a dark tale claiming user manipulation
CISA sounds alarm over trio of exploited SharePoint flaws
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 +0200
Three bugs are under active attack, and two more critical holes could add to the pain
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NY Times Arts/Music:
It’s a Crowded and Contested World Cup Halftime Show
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 +0000
Madonna, Justin Bieber, Shakira, BTS and more will perform in a new tournament festivity. Soccer purists aren’t singing praises.
What to Know Before Seeing‘The Odyssey’: Plot, Characters and More
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 +0000
Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s epic poem has monster battles, a sorceress and dozens of thirsty suitors. Here’s a primer.
My 5 Favorite Places for Art in Venice
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 +0000
Our critic Jason Farago shares what you shouldn’t miss in a city full of secrets and surprises.
Christopher Nolan on‘The Odyssey’ and IMAX Technical Challenges
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 +0000
He and the cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema combined new inventions (like fire-mimicking lights they developed) with century-old techniques.
Has the World Cup Turned Me Into… a Sports Guy?
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 +0000
The pleasures of watching the TV show of the summer as a bandwagon fan.
Lindsay Hubbard Prefers a Long-Distance Boyfriend
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 +0000
The“Summer House” cast member once yelled at a boyfriend, “How many sandwiches have you made for me?” These days, she’s enjoying her space.
X and Music Publishers Retreat From Lawsuits
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 +0000
Elon Musk’s social media platform and the music companies agreed to dismiss dueling claims, from 2023 and 2026. They have not said why.
Blockbuster Summer Movies for the Hottest Summer Ever
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 +0000
“Iron Man 4: Age of Air Con” coming to theaters? With record-setting heat projected for 2026, our cartoonist imagines a cool slate of films.
The Rediscovery of Country Original Gary Stewart
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 +0000
Gary Stewart spent a few years on top, but was largely forgotten after his tragic death in 2003. Now a new generation is rediscovering the onetime“king of honky-tonk.”
The Internet’s Steve Lacy, Syd and Matt Martians Discuss New Music
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 +0000
The band members Steve Lacy and Syd, both of whom have new solo albums out now, reunite with the producer Matt Martians to discuss achieving TikTok fame, writing a Beyoncé song and staying a family.
‘The Real World’ and Nathan Fielder Can Both Thank Ross McElwee
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 +0000
Ross McElwee’s documentaries have shaped reality TV, comedy, podcasts and more in ways that you may not realize.
‘Heartstopper Forever’ Review: Facing a Grown-Up Reality
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 +0000
The glossy Netflix series graduates into adulthood with this movie starring Kit Connor and Joe Locke as a couple with thoughts of college ahead.
‘Heartstopper Forever’: What to Know Before Seeing the Movie
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 +0000
The Netflix series and its feature-length finale are based on the graphic novels by Alice Oseman. Here’s a reminder of the events of the characters and where their stories left of.
Mark Morris: A Little Bit Country, a Little Bit Jazz
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 +0000
Morris’s dance troupe presents “Dances to American Music,” three programs at the Joyce Theater.
The Surprising Parallels Between‘The Odyssey’ and ‘Oppenheimer’
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 +0000
Our movie critic Alissa Wilkinson describes how Christopher Nolan’s version of “The Odyssey” builds on key themes in his previous film “Oppenheimer.”
Brenda Fricker, First Irish Actress to Win an Oscar, Dies at 81
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 +0000
She won for playing a stoic mother in“My Left Foot” and achieved cult status as a pigeon whisperer in Central Park in “Home Alone 2.”
‘Obsession’ and Other Horror Movies to Stream Now
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 +0000
This month brings a catastrophic crush, underhanded ushers and a sinister St. Nick.
The Burning, Bleeding, Breathing Art of Ana Mendieta
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 +0000
A Tate Modern survey of the artist’s lifetime of work sidesteps chronology to focus on her engagement with nature. But does that give us the whole picture?
Five Free Movies to Stream Now
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 +0000
This month’s picks include epics from Werner Herzog and Akira Kurosawa, along with one of the most quintessential New York movies.
5 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 +0000
Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or an avid buff, our reviewers think these films are worth knowing about.
‘Shifters’ Review: Fast-Forwarding Through a Predictable Romance
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 +0000
Des (Heather Agyepong) and Dre (Daniel Ezra), navigate a mutual magnetic pull in this British love story by Benedict Lombe at Cherry Lane Theater.
Want More of the‘Odyssey’? Read These Books Next.
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 +0000
Informative histories, modern retellings and genre-bending homages will take you back to the long road to Ithaca.
Late Night Is Amused by Alleged White House Teleprompter Grift
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 +0000
Hosts responded on Thursday to a teleprompter operator reportedly winning around $100,000 betting on what President Trump would say in his speeches.
Chloe Fineman Is Leaving‘S.N.L.’ After 7 Seasons
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 +0000
The comedian and actress announced her departure as the show looks ahead to its 52nd season.
Dave Kendall, Creator and Host of MTV’s ‘120 Minutes,’ Dies at 63
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 +0000
With his English accent and ubiquitous leather jacket, Mr. Kendall was the face of alternative music on MTV from 1989 to 1992.
Isabelle Huppert Speaks Across a Language Divide at the Avignon Festival
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 +0000
A stripped-back, cross-cultural reading with the Korean star Lee Hye-young at the Avignon Festival brought out a rare softness in the French actress.
Why Netflix’s ‘The Polygamist’ Has Viewers Outside South Africa Talking
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 +0000
The hit Netflix show follows the life of a wealthy married couple in South Africa as they deal with the pressures of infidelity and appearances.
Akihiro Miwa, Actor and Singer With Gender-Fluid Glamour, Dies at 91
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 +0000
In Japan, he was one of the first androgynous pop-culture stars and an inspirational figure. Abroad, he was known for his work in animated films by Hayao Miyazaki.
‘American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez’ Review: A Rebel With a Cause
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 +0000
The documentary about the stage and screen director is unabashedly celebratory, and leaves you wanting to see more.
A Spectacular Theodore Roosevelt Library Deep in the Badlands
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 +0000
An inventive $450 million center devoted to Roosevelt, who died in 1919, blends in with the natural beauty of North Dakota and celebrates conservation.
Ted Huffman Takes Over the Aix-en-Provence Festival
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 +0000
Ted Huffman, an American director with a collaborative and exploratory spirit, has taken over the Aix-en-Provence Festival in France.
Duchamp Gave Up Art for Chess. At MoMA, He Inspires a New Gambit.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 +0000
Susan Polgar, a chess grandmaster, will be playing 50 artists, critics and fans of Marcel Duchamp at the same time, in honor of his birthday, July 28.
9 Art Shows to Catch Before They Close This Summer
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 +0000
Among some must-see exhibitions are the Whitney Biennial, a Marcel Duchamp retrospective and a sprawling New Museum survey.
At Hudson Valley Shakespeare, a‘King Lear’ Worth Traveling For
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 +0000
A beautifully observed version of a man’s final act, along with a lively staging of “As You Like It,” engage the surrounding mountains in conversation.
‘They Fight’ Review: It Might Have Been a Contender
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 +0000
This real-life inspired boxing drama has muscular ambitions, but too little finesse.
‘Horsegirls’ Review: Finding Her Stride
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 +0000
An autistic woman finds independence by training for a hobbyhorse competition in this sweet-and-sour coming-of-age film.
‘The Kidnapping of Arabella’ Review: Stolen Childhoods
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 +0000
A disturbed young woman tries to heal her past by abducting a rebellious child in this strange and intermittently touching road movie.
Finding the Great America, 250 Years On, in 5 Washington Museums
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 +0000
Six history-rich shows at the Smithsonian Institution are a culturally-representative accounting of this nation’s history, our critic says. See them before they close.
Book Review:‘I Want You to Be Happy,’ by Jem Calder
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 +0000
Jem Calder’s novel, “I Want You to Be Happy,” follows the flailing situationship between two aspiring writers with a 12-year age gap.
Jimmy Fallon Pokes Fun at Joe Biden’s New Memoir
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 +0000
“It’s the second book Biden has written,” Fallon said of the former president. “The first was ‘The Odyssey.’”
PEN America Defends Israel Article That Led to President’s Resignation
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 +0000
A co-chief executive of the free expression group said a recent article about Israeli and Jewish writers had been“critical” to pursue.
The Good List: 6 Things to Add Some Delight to Your Day
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 +0000
Odysseus’ social network, performative boredom and decorated envelopes.
Scott Bryce,‘As the World Turns’ Actor, Dies at 68
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 +0000
He originated the role of the scheming Craig Montgomery and appeared in 280 episodes of the CBS soap opera over more than two decades.
‘The Potluck’ Review: The Greensboro Massacre, and a Heavy Legacy to Bear
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 +0000
César Alvarez’s ambitious new work is a mixed musical meal: It wants to be a call to revolutionary action but is surprisingly lacking in it.
‘The Odyssey’ Review: Passion in Every Frame
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 +0000
Few directors close the divide between the art film and the blockbuster like Christopher Nolan.
‘Heartstopper Forever’: Growing Up, and Staying True to Themselves
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 +0000
Like“Heated Rivalry,” this beloved Netflix romance has a big-hearted ethos. It’s bringing that spirit to a new film that rounds out a teenage TV hit.
‘Hadestown’ Hits Movie Theaters, and Theater to Stream in July
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 +0000
Streaming picks include the family-friendly sci-fi adventure“Franklin’s Key” in Philadelphia and “Hamlet” at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park.
Octavia Spencer Believed in Herself Even When Hollywood Didn’t
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 +0000
It took years for her to be cast as“the main character,” but she considers that the industry’s loss. Her latest series is the action comedy “Ride or Die.”
Robert Wilson’s Watermill Center Without Robert Wilson
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 +0000
“When I’m no longer living, can this place exist?” Robert Wilson wondered in a film about his Long Island art incubator. This month, its annual festival will go on without him.
On‘Caribenya,’ Lido Pimienta Found a Lifeline
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 +0000
On Lido Pimienta’s new album, “Caribenya,” the Colombian Canadian musician sought a warmer, more complex depiction of Caribbean culture. Creating it helped her rediscover the beauty of living.
Why Did a Major Museum’s Bong Show Go Up in Smoke?
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 +0000
After the Toledo Museum of Art canceled a pioneering exhibition of glass cannabis pipes, many people wondered what lay behind the decision.
For the Eclipse or a Weekend, How to Save Money in Reykjavik
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 +0000
A museum pass, public hot springs and free airline stopovers help shrink the cost of visiting Iceland’s capital.
Michelangelo’s Forgotten Renaissance Masterpiece
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 +0000
Tired of the David? A trip across Florence to see the small Santo Spirito Crucifix, a tender vision in old wood, is one of the best decisions you could make in your art-journeying life.
Late Night Calls Lindsey Graham’s Senate Seat ‘an Inheritance Jackpot’
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 +0000
“A Senate seat? Most people just get a garage full of damp boxes,” Michael Kosta said of Graham’s sister filling the late senator’s seat on “The Daily Show.”
A Soundtrack to the 2026 World Cup Semifinals
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 +0000
Listen to songs from Rosalía, Mauvais Djo, Ca7riel&Paco Amoroso and the Beatles.
‘The Whoopi Monologues’ Review: Expanding a One-Woman Show
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 +0000
Instead of one Whoopi Goldberg, audiences now experience five actresses: Kerry Washington, Kara Young, Dominique Fishback, Danielle Pinnock and Kecia Lewis.
At Young World Festival, Rap’s Avant-Garde Takes Shape
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 +0000
The Brooklyn festival Young World spotlights emergent indie rappers and veteran artists. It was the brainchild of Mike, an artist and label head who has become a fulcrum of the alt-rap scene.
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.
T. Rex Fossil Sells for $50.1 Million, Putting the King Back On Top
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 +0000
In a booming fossil market, the T. rex had been dethroned by a stegosaurus. No longer.
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.
‘Difficult People’ a Decade Later: A Sarcastic Time Capsule
Fri, 17 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.
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.
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.
What Happens if Pernambuco Wood Becomes Illegal in Music?
Wed, 15 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.
NY Times Obituaries:
Walt Odets, Who Delved Into the Minds of Gay Men, Dies at 79
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 +0000
A psychologist, he wrote during the AIDS crisis about survivor’s guilt and depression in his H.I.V.-negative patients.
Ron Hunt, a Record-Holder for Being Hit by Pitches, Dies at 85
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 +0000
Though he was notable as a Met, his record for being hit by pitches the most times in a modern-era season— 50 — came while playing for the Expos.
Garfield Sobers, Renowned‘All-Rounder’ Cricket Star, Dies at 89
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 +0000
A longtime West Indian captain, he could do it all on the pitch.
Lam Wing-Kee, Hong Kong Bookseller Who Defied Authorities, Dies at 70
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 +0000
One of five booksellers kidnapped by Chinese officials in 2015, Mr. Lam spoke out after his release and became an international cause célèbre.
Brenda Fricker, First Irish Actress to Win an Oscar, Dies at 81
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 +0000
She won for playing a stoic mother in“My Left Foot” and achieved cult status as a pigeon whisperer in Central Park in “Home Alone 2.”
Rudolph Marcus, Who Illuminated Electrochemical Processes, Dies at 102
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 +0000
He received a 1992 Nobel Prize for developing a theory that explained fundamental processes behind photosynthesis, respiration, oxidation and even how fireflies produce light.
Roger Summit, Who Invented an Early Online Search Service, Dies at 95
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 +0000
A research scientist at Lockheed, he came up with the idea for a computer system that would search scientific and technical literature almost instantaneously.
How Athletes at the World Cup and Beyond Celebrate Victories: Dances, Doughnuts and Finger Wags
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 +0000
The World Cup has brought renewed attention to the art of celebration. Here’s a look at all kinds of athletes whose rituals of triumph became part of their legacies.
Mary-Dell Chilton Dies at 87; Helped Create First Genetically Modified Plant
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 +0000
In 1982, she led the research team that figured out how to genetically alter plants, a discovery that would eventually transform global agriculture.
Dave Kendall, Creator and Host of MTV’s ‘120 Minutes,’ Dies at 63
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 +0000
With his English accent and ubiquitous leather jacket, Mr. Kendall was the face of alternative music on MTV from 1989 to 1992.
Akihiro Miwa, Actor and Singer With Gender-Fluid Glamour, Dies at 91
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 +0000
In Japan, he was one of the first androgynous pop-culture stars and an inspirational figure. Abroad, he was known for his work in animated films by Hayao Miyazaki.
Guy Scott, Who Caused a Stir as White Leader of Zambia, Dies at 82
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 +0000
Two decades after the fall of apartheid in South Africa, he served briefly as Africa’s only white president.
Scott Bryce,‘As the World Turns’ Actor, Dies at 68
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 +0000
He originated the role of the scheming Craig Montgomery and appeared in 280 episodes of the CBS soap opera over more than two decades.
Phil Regan, Dodgers’ Closer Known as the Vulture, Dies at 89
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 +0000
He won 14 games in 1966 in relief, some of them following brilliant performances by the team’s starters, including Sandy Koufax, who bestowed the nickname.
Leonard Abramson, Health Care Innovator and Philanthropist, Dies at 93
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 +0000
He created U.S. Healthcare, one of the first H.M.O.s, and used his great wealth from the sale of the company for causes like advancing cancer research.
Antonio Rattín, Whose World Cup Expulsion Led to Penalty-Card System, Dies at 89
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 +0000
The ejection of the Argentine soccer star during a 1966 match against England led to the introduction of yellow and red cards.
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
Thu, 16 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.
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.
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.
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.