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Paul R. Ehrlich, Who Alarmed the World With ‘The Population Bomb,’ Dies at 93

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:02:05 +0000

His best-selling 1968 book, which forecast global famines, made him a leader of the environmental movement. But he faced criticism when his predictions proved premature.

Jürgen Habermas Dies at 96; One of Postwar Germany’s Most Influential Thinkers

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 04:16:52 +0000

In dozens of books, he rejected postmodern cynicism about truth and reason, arguing that rational communication was the best way to redeem democratic society.

Lewis Lehrman, 87, Dies; Store Chain Executive Ran for N.Y. Governor

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 03:30:12 +0000

After helping his family’s Rite-Aid drugstore empire flourish, he waged a surprisingly close but losing race as a Reagan Republican against Mario Cuomo in 1982.