Hundreds of thousands of people have been memorialized in The New York Times obituary section — people who left a mark on society. But one of the paper's obituary editors, Amy Padnani, noticed a few years ago that some of history's trailblazers had been left out, namely many women and people of color. So in 2018, she launched "Overlooked," a series of obituaries honoring "remarkable people" whose deaths went unreported. Learn more about the initiative and read some of the recent additions, like Lena Richard, the first Black woman to host a TV cooking show.
Image of Whale Calf With Mother Wins Underwater Photographer of the Year 2025
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Alvaro Herrero has been named the 2025 Underwater Photographer of the Year. The Spanish photog earned the honor for his shot of a mother humpback whale with her newborn calf. His photo, titled "Radiant Bond" and taken in French Polynesia, beat out some 6,700 submissions from around the globe. "The mother is accompanying her calf to the surface, because the baby is still so small and clumsy," Herrero said in a press release. "The calf is releasing a few bubbles underwater showing it is still learning to hold its breath properly. For me, this photo really shows a mother's love and communicates the beauty and fragility of life in our ocean." Contest judge Peter Rowlands added: "This delicate yet powerful study of a mother and calf's bond says all that is great and good about our world. We face our challenges, but the increasing populations of humpback whales worldwide shows what can be achieved." Established in 1965, the U.K.-based competition "celebrates photography beneath the surface of the ocean, lakes, rivers, and even swimming pools," per the release. Check out the other winning images.
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MacKenzie Scott's Donations Have Had "Transformative Effect" on Nonprofits: Study
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It would be an understatement to say MacKenzie Scott has been busy making a difference in the six years since her divorce from Jeff Bezos. The philanthropist has given away $19 billion to more than 2,000 nonprofits. And the effect has been nothing short of "transformative," per a three-year study from the Center for Effective Philanthropy. Her donations allowed organizations to purchase necessary equipment, fairly compensate staff, and expand their reach — just to name a few improvements. Using tax filings, researchers found that two years after receiving a grant from Scott, the beneficiaries had twice as many months of expenses in the reserves as comparable nonprofits. And 86% of the nonprofit leaders cited in the study said the donations "moderately or significantly" strengthened their organizations' long-term financial sustainability. Although the nonprofits Scott has donated to cover a wide range of issues, the gifts all have one thing in common: They are "unrestricted," meaning there are few to no guardrails on how or when the funds must be used. Such donations are relatively rare, but this study proves how effective they can be — hopefully paving the way for other philanthropists to follow her lead. "I needn't ask those I care about what to say to them, or what to do for them. I can share what I have with them to stand behind them as they speak and act for themselves," Scott previously wrote.
Humanity
A Father's Quest to Treat His Daughter's Rare Genetic Condition Takes a Big Step Forward
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"I'm just a dad that got thrown in the deep end of the pool," Joe Lang recently told Cal Matters. Nearly a decade ago, Lang's then-10-year-old daughter Jordan was diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder that, at the time, was only known to affect a handful of children. Ever since, he's been using his skills as a lobbyist to find answers about the condition that's been named after Jordan, now 19. And he recently hit a major milestone in his quest for treatments and a cure: securing the first clinical trial. Japanese drugmaker Shionogi announced it will begin a "historic study" to look into treatment for Jordan's Syndrome, which is marked by developmental delays and other symptoms that resemble autism or Parkinson's disease. In the trial, people with the condition will take twice-daily doses of a drug called zatolmilast over six months to see if the medication improves cognitive abilities. Beyond helping the 350 children now diagnosed with Jordan's Syndrome, the study may also shed light on other genetic disorders. "By understanding what's happening with these kids, you understand what's happening with a larger group as well," said pediatrician and former California State Sen. Richard Pan, who helped secure state funding for Jordan's Syndrome. But for Lang and his family, the sense of hope brought on by this milestone is more tangible: "If at the end of the day, with this treatment, if we can get Jordan speaking, that's a sea change," the dad said. Learn more about Jordan's Syndrome.
Global Good
🇨🇱 In Chile's Atacama desert, scientists are harnessing fog as a low-cost way to boost water resources (read more)
🇮🇹 Italian archaeologists discovered a "monumental necropolis" with at least 200 pre-Roman-era tombs (read more)
🇮🇳 The Chel snakehead, a rare fish species presumed extinct, was rediscovered in India's Chel River (read more)
🇬🇧 AU.K. program received $85 million to create an early warning system for climate "tipping points" (read more)
🇧🇷 When a whale washed ashore in Brazil, a neuroscientist ensured its life served a bigger purpose (read more)
Inspiring Story
A dog lover's dream job
If you've been daydreaming about a career change, this one's for you. In 2022, John Fabiano quit his corporate job to pursue a less conventional (but highly adorable) career path — traveling the world and photographing the relationship between dogs and humans. "I couldn't be happier or having more fun," said the award-winning photographer. Scroll through his photos of furry friends.
Photo of the Day
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French biathlete Eric Perrot won the men's 20-kilometer individual event at the 2025 IBU Biathlon World Championships on Wednesday. But, as you can see here, he also lost a bet. Before the championships, the French team decided that if any member became a world champion, they would have their head shaved. Perrot told a reporter after his win that he had forgotten about the bet when he crossed the finish line — until a teammate approached with the shaver.
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