Barbara Walters has shaped television interviewing since the 1960s, anchoring and guiding conversations across Today, 20/20, The View, and ABC News.
Alan Greenspan has died at age 100 from complications of Parkinson's disease, his wife Andrea Mitchell has said. Greenspan has led the Federal Reserve from 1987 to 2006, presiding over long US growth and market rallies while later facing criticism for policies linked to the 2007–09 financial crisis.
Dolly Parton has died at 80. Despite never claiming the feminist label, her fans and contemporaries cite her life, lyrics, and actions as a form of feminism. The piece weaves remarks from Gloria Steinem, writers like Lynn Melnick, and moments from the Newport Folk Festival to show how Parton’s independence and relatability shaped a lasting feminist influence, even without a formal label.