Journalist Reflects on Emotional Toll of Numerous Deaths in 2024
A Greek journalist reflects on the emotional toll of reporting on at least 50 prominent deaths in 2024, highlighting the importance of detailed obituaries and contrasting professional detachment with personal grief, concluding with Pericles' funeral oration on memory's significance.
Journalist Reflects on Emotional Toll of Numerous Deaths in 2024
A Greek journalist reflects on the emotional toll of reporting on at least 50 prominent deaths in 2024, highlighting the importance of detailed obituaries and contrasting professional detachment with personal grief, concluding with Pericles' funeral oration on memory's significance.
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Death of French Industrial Leader Didier Pineau-Valencienne at 93
French industrialist Didier Pineau-Valencienne, former CEO of Schneider Electric, died at 93; known for both his business acumen and controversies, he transformed Schneider and faced legal issues.
Death of French Industrial Leader Didier Pineau-Valencienne at 93
French industrialist Didier Pineau-Valencienne, former CEO of Schneider Electric, died at 93; known for both his business acumen and controversies, he transformed Schneider and faced legal issues.
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44% Bias Score
Quebec Designer and Refus Global Signatory Madeleine Arbour Dies at 101
Madeleine Arbour, a 101-year-old Quebec interior designer and signatory of the 1948 Refus Global manifesto, died December 10; she was known for her work on Radio-Canada's lifestyle television shows, her design studio employing only women, and her designs for major corporations and public spaces.
Quebec Designer and Refus Global Signatory Madeleine Arbour Dies at 101
Madeleine Arbour, a 101-year-old Quebec interior designer and signatory of the 1948 Refus Global manifesto, died December 10; she was known for her work on Radio-Canada's lifestyle television shows, her design studio employing only women, and her designs for major corporations and public spaces.
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NASCAR Legend Fred Lorenzen Dies at 89
NASCAR Hall of Famer Fred Lorenzen, known as "Fast Freddie" and "The Golden Boy," passed away on December 18 at age 89; his 26 wins in 158 starts and impact on NASCAR's early growth are celebrated.
NASCAR Legend Fred Lorenzen Dies at 89
NASCAR Hall of Famer Fred Lorenzen, known as "Fast Freddie" and "The Golden Boy," passed away on December 18 at age 89; his 26 wins in 158 starts and impact on NASCAR's early growth are celebrated.
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24% Bias Score
Death of Influential Japanese Journalist Tsuneo Watanabe
Tsuneo Watanabe, the 98-year-old former editor-in-chief of Japan's Yomiuri Shimbun, died Thursday in Tokyo after a career spanning over 70 years and close ties to conservative political leaders, shaping public opinion on issues such as constitutional revision.
Death of Influential Japanese Journalist Tsuneo Watanabe
Tsuneo Watanabe, the 98-year-old former editor-in-chief of Japan's Yomiuri Shimbun, died Thursday in Tokyo after a career spanning over 70 years and close ties to conservative political leaders, shaping public opinion on issues such as constitutional revision.
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40% Bias Score
Renowned Cartoonist Michael Leunig Dies at 79
Celebrated Australian cartoonist Michael Leunig died peacefully at age 79 on December 19, 2024; his work, published in The Age for 55 years, is mourned by millions.
Renowned Cartoonist Michael Leunig Dies at 79
Celebrated Australian cartoonist Michael Leunig died peacefully at age 79 on December 19, 2024; his work, published in The Age for 55 years, is mourned by millions.
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State Funeral Held for Long-Serving Liberal MP Kevin Andrews
Family, friends, and former prime ministers gathered in Melbourne for the state funeral of Kevin Andrews, a long-time federal Liberal MP who died on December 14 after a year-long battle with cancer, remembered for his conservative views and three decades of service representing the Menzies seat.
State Funeral Held for Long-Serving Liberal MP Kevin Andrews
Family, friends, and former prime ministers gathered in Melbourne for the state funeral of Kevin Andrews, a long-time federal Liberal MP who died on December 14 after a year-long battle with cancer, remembered for his conservative views and three decades of service representing the Menzies seat.
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48% Bias Score
Activist Tony Clarke Dies at 80: A Legacy of Fighting Corporate Power and Environmental Degradation
Tony Clarke, a prominent Canadian social justice activist, died at 80; his decades-long fight against corporate power and for environmental protection significantly impacted numerous social movements and organizations, leaving a legacy of activism and organizational strategies that continue to infor...
Activist Tony Clarke Dies at 80: A Legacy of Fighting Corporate Power and Environmental Degradation
Tony Clarke, a prominent Canadian social justice activist, died at 80; his decades-long fight against corporate power and for environmental protection significantly impacted numerous social movements and organizations, leaving a legacy of activism and organizational strategies that continue to infor...
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28% Bias Score
Death of Armagh City's Photographic Historian
Roger Weatherup, former curator of Armagh County Museum, died recently; his decades-long photographic record of Armagh City's transformation, from railway decline to the Troubles, serves as a lasting legacy, showcasing community spirit and resilience.
Death of Armagh City's Photographic Historian
Roger Weatherup, former curator of Armagh County Museum, died recently; his decades-long photographic record of Armagh City's transformation, from railway decline to the Troubles, serves as a lasting legacy, showcasing community spirit and resilience.
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John Marsden's Enduring Legacy: Impact on Youth and Education
John Marsden, a prolific Australian author and educator, died this week; his impactful work with young people, both through writing and founding alternative schools, challenged traditional education and fostered independent thought.
John Marsden's Enduring Legacy: Impact on Youth and Education
John Marsden, a prolific Australian author and educator, died this week; his impactful work with young people, both through writing and founding alternative schools, challenged traditional education and fostered independent thought.
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Passing of John Marsden: Educator, Author, and Champion of Emotional Intelligence
John Marsden, a celebrated Australian author and educator, died recently; his impactful work with young people, literary contributions, and commitment to emotional intelligence leave a lasting legacy.
Passing of John Marsden: Educator, Author, and Champion of Emotional Intelligence
John Marsden, a celebrated Australian author and educator, died recently; his impactful work with young people, literary contributions, and commitment to emotional intelligence leave a lasting legacy.
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Death of Social Commentator Jeremy Seabrook at 85
Jeremy Seabrook, a British social commentator, died aged 85; his six-decade career documented the impact of inequality and exploitation in post-industrial and post-imperial societies, using his research to analyze human experiences amidst rapid change, challenging both 1960s hedonism and later neoli...
Death of Social Commentator Jeremy Seabrook at 85
Jeremy Seabrook, a British social commentator, died aged 85; his six-decade career documented the impact of inequality and exploitation in post-industrial and post-imperial societies, using his research to analyze human experiences amidst rapid change, challenging both 1960s hedonism and later neoli...
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28% Bias Score