Obituaries
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Nancy Neveloff Dubler, Mediator for Life’s Final Moments, Dies at 82
A bioethicist, she pioneered bedside methods for helping patients, their families and doctors deal with anguishing life-or-death decisions in a…
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David Shapiro, Who Gained Fame in Poetry and Protest, Dies at 77
A renowned member of the New York School of poets, he also found accidental notoriety when he was photographed during…
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Jim Simons, Math Genius Who Conquered Wall Street, Dies at 86
Using advanced computers, he went from M.I.T. professor to multibillionaire. His Medallion fund had 66 percent average annual returns for…
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Bill Holman, Whose Arrangements Shaped West Coast Jazz, Dies at 96
His economical, linear writing helped define the sound of Stan Kenton’s band. He also led his own 16-piece ensemble for…
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The Most Surprising Thing About Deep Dish Pizza? It’s Not That Deep.
Different styles of Chicago’s storied pie abound, but the original is a revelation — and one worth making at home.
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Dennis Thompson, Drummer and Last Remaining Member of MC5, Dies at 75
The musician brought his hard-hitting style to the band, which helped lay the foundation of American punk rock and is…
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Another Sriracha Shortage May Be on the Horizon. What Happened?
Huy Fong Foods, the producer of the most popular variety of Sriracha sauce, has faced several supply glitches over the…
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Embrace the Hot Restaurant Dupe
You don’t have to wait hours for a seat when there are similarly excellent restaurants throughout the city.
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Herbert Pardes, Who Steered the Growth of a Giant Hospital, Dies at 89
A psychiatrist, he ran New York-Presbyterian after a landmark merger, improving its patient care and finances and raising money to…
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10 Terrific 2022 Beaujolais to Drink Now, or in a Few Years
Beaujolais, and its prices, are not what they used to be. Instead of bemoaning what has been lost, the wines…