‘We are devastated’: Father shares pain of losing ‘kind-hearted’ son to meningitis in England May 16, 2026 at 12:16AM

Meningitis outbreak sparks alarm after student dies and 2 others fall ill in Reading Area May 15, 2026 at 11:17PM

Health authorities are investigating a meningitis outbreak in the Reading and Oxfordshire area after one student died and two others were hospitalized. The cases appear linked through social groups of young people, prompting concern and precautionary measures. Experts urge vigilance for symptoms, especially in teenagers and young adults.

Meet Leonard Lauder: The man turned a private Cubist collection into public history May 15, 2026 at 01:13AM

Leonard A. Lauder's monumental gift of his Cubist art collection to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 2013 transformed private treasures into public assets. This significant donation, featuring masterpieces by Picasso and Braque, democratized access to art history and bolstered the Met's modern art offerings. The accompanying research center further cemented its lasting impact.

The humility habit: Why Bill Gates and Warren Buffett voluntarily swapped the boardroom for a fast food counter May 14, 2026 at 11:00PM

Top leaders like Bill Gates and Warren Buffett learned a crucial lesson by working behind a Dairy Queen counter. This hands-on experience revealed operational realities often missed by senior management, highlighting how distance from the ground floor can compromise decision-making. Leaders must actively seek firsthand understanding to avoid blind spots and improve workflows.