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Coleman Barks, Who Popularized the Islamic Poet Rumi in the West, Dies at 88

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/27/books/coleman-barks-dead.html

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Coleman Barks, Who Popularized the Islamic Poet Rumi in the West, Dies at 88

Although he did not speak a word of Persian, his interpretations of the 13th-century mystic’s work made Rumi a New Age icon for millions.

The New York Times

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Robert Fox, Acclaimed Producer in Britain and on Broadway, Dies at 73

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/26/theater/robert-fox-dead.html

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Robert Fox, Acclaimed Producer in Britain and on Broadway, Dies at 73

A favorite of actors like Maggie Smith, he produced dozens of plays, including “The Audience,” about Queen Elizabeth II, which was made into the Netflix show “The Crown.”

The New York Times

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Jesse Roth, Who Advanced the Understanding of Diabetes, Dies at 91

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/27/science/jesse-roth-dead.html

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Jesse Roth, Who Advanced the Understanding of Diabetes, Dies at 91

His research showed that Type 2 diabetes was caused by insulin resistance at the cellular level, a controversial idea that initially met with disbelief.

The New York Times

CBC Top Stories 9h ago

Cats are killing a lot of birds
In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we get the latest scientific estimate of how many birds cats kill each year; check out the forecast for this year's El Niño; and find out what's in the e-waste Canadians throw out (hint: a lot of good stuff).
https://www.cbc.ca/news/climate/what-on-earth-cats-birds-9.7141192?cmp=rss

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Sam Kieth, Creator of Surreal Comic Book Series The Maxx, Dies at 63

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/26/arts/sam-kieth-dead.html

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Sam Kieth, Creator of Surreal Comic Book Series The Maxx, Dies at 63

A cocreator of Neil Gaiman’s Sandman series, he dreamed up The Maxx as a homeless character in the real world and a superhero in a subconscious realm. It was adapted for an MTV series.

The New York Times

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Chuck Norris made onions cry https://www.economist.com/obituary/2026/03/26/chuck-norris-made-onions-cry

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Chuck Norris made onions cry

Chuck Norris, the martial artist and action star known for films like "Delta Force" and TV series "Walker: Texas Ranger", has died aged 84.

The Economist

Global News 23h ago

3 homeless deaths reported in Montreal in less than a week
The deaths at shelters announced by the mayor don't come as a surprise to people like Sam Watts, Welcome Hall Mission CEO and executive director.
#Canada #Homelessdeaths #Montrealhomeless #SorayaMartinezFerrada
https://globalnews.ca/news/11748065/three-homeless-deaths-montreal-less-than-a-week/

Global News Canada 1d ago

3 homeless deaths reported in Montreal in less than a week
The deaths at shelters announced by the mayor don't come as a surprise to people like Sam Watts, Welcome Hall Mission CEO and executive director.
#Canada #Homelessdeaths #Montrealhomeless #SorayaMartinezFerrada
https://globalnews.ca/news/11748065/three-homeless-deaths-montreal-less-than-a-week/

Global News Montreal 1d ago

3 homeless deaths reported in Montreal in less than a week
The deaths at shelters announced by the mayor don't come as a surprise to people like Sam Watts, Welcome Hall Mission CEO and executive director.
#Canada #Homelessdeaths #Montrealhomeless #SorayaMartinezFerrada
https://globalnews.ca/news/11748065/three-homeless-deaths-montreal-less-than-a-week/

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Jeff Webb, entrepreneur and the 'founder of modern cheerleading,' dies at 76

https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-03-25/jeff-webb-founder-cheerleading-dies

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Jeff Webb, the 'founder of modern cheerleading,' dies at 76

Jeff Webb is known as the "founder of modern cheerleading" for his role in turning it into a competitive sport. He died Thursday, a family spokesperson said.

Los Angeles Times