From 1922: Nellie Bly, Journalist, Dies of Pneumonia
She was best known for her trip around the world in 1889, which she completed in 72 days 6 hours 11 minutes.
From 2004: Julia Child, the French Chef for a Jell-O Nation, Dies at 91
She was a towering figure on the culinary front for more than 40 years, turning the art of French cooking into prime-time television entertainment.
From 2004: Estée Lauder, Pursuer of Beauty and Cosmetics Titan, Dies at 97
Her company, known for its creams, powders, ointments and perfumes, was estimated to be worth about $5 billion when it went public in 1995.
From 1973: Mrs. Marjorie Merriweather Post Is Dead at 86
The owner of General Foods Corporation, she was a generous philanthropist whose great wealth also allowed her to entertain lavishly and live regally.
From 2001: Beate Uhse, 81, Entrepreneur in the Business of Erotic Goods
She developed Europe’s biggest emporium of erotic goods and opened a three-story sex museum in Germany.
A Vexing Problem for College Students: Course Availability
A new report looks at course “shutouts,” which can add to the time and cost of getting a degree.
Axel Springer Agrees to Buy U.K.’s Telegraph
The $766 million takeover is the latest twist for The Telegraph, an influential British newspaper whose ownership had been in limbo for years.
Stocks Drop as Weak Jobs Report Adds to Uncertain Outlook
Stock movements this week has been choppy as investors weighed the inflationary impact of the war in the Middle East. The jobs report has complicated matters.
Iran’s Chokehold on Persian Gulf Waterway Strains Shipping
The threat of prolonged attacks on oil tankers and other vessels is giving Iran an advantage, analysts say.
What to know about the jobs report.
Employment data for February will be released by the Labor Department on Friday.
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