George Bizos' son, Damon, said his father enjoyed gardening.Bizos arrived in South Africa in 1941 as a war refugee teenager from Greece.He continued working until he was 91.He was one of the world's most celebrated attorneys, a soft-spoken but fearless advocate who defended Nelson Mandela.But to his son, George Bizos, who died this week at…
Some states and counties now have mandates for wearing face masks. Angela Lang/CNET For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO website. A growing number of cities, counties and states across the US are taking the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's recommendation to wear a face mask or…
April 18, 2020 | 2:02pm | Updated April 18, 2020 | 2:26pm Enlarge Image The English Brothers Funeral Home in Brooklyn. Helayne Seidman Neighbors walking by an infamous Brooklyn funeral home this week were shocked by the sight of bagged bodies piled outside, unrefrigerated and in full view. “At one point they had 20 bodies…
Photo provided by USDA Published: March 23, 2026, 7:52 pm The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for a ground beef product that may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically metal. A recall was not requested because the product is no longer available for purchase. The problem was
When President Donald Trump unveiled his one-page outline to address health care spending, dubbed “The Great Healthcare Plan,” he specifically mentioned the Affordable Care Act’s role in driving up costs. “I call it the unaffordable care act,” he said. He reprised the line in his 2026 State of the Union address, blaming “the crushing cost
11 min read THE GREAT PROFESSIONAL and college basketball player and commentator Wally Szczerbiak was born in March, so when he graced the cover of Sports Illustrated in the third week of March 1999, he had just turned 22 years old. It was significant for several reasons. Sports Illustrated was the most beloved and widely