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LendingTree CEO & Founder Dies in ATV Accident

Posted Wed, Oct 22nd, 2025

LendingTree CEO & Founder Dies in ATV Accident

LendingTree CEO and founder Doug Lebda tragically died at age 55 in an all-terrain vehicle accident on his family farm in North Carolina. Lebda founded LendingTree in 1996 to simplify the loan-shopping process, growing it into a leading online financial

Nick Bosa's Season Ends Early with Torn ACL

Posted Wed, Sep 24th, 2025

Nick Bosa's Season Ends Early with Torn ACL

San Francisco 49ers star pass rusher, Nick Bosa, will miss the rest of the 2025 season after suffering a torn ACL in the recent game against the Arizona Cardinals. This marks the second ACL injury of Bosa's NFL career, with

C3 AI CEO, Tom Siebel, Resigns for Health Reasons

Posted Thu, Aug 21st, 2025

C3 AI CEO, Tom Siebel, Resigns for Health Reasons

C3 AI announced that founder and CEO Tom Siebel will step down due to health reasons after being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease that has caused significant vision loss. Based in Redwood City, CA, the company employs more than

LA Chargers Running Back Suffers Injury During July 4th Incident

Posted Thu, Jul 24th, 2025

LA Chargers Running Back Suffers Injury During July 4th Incident

This Fourth of July, Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris sustained a superficial eye injury in a fireworks mishap and thankfully he's expected to be ready for the upcoming NFL season. While Harris avoided serious harm, the

Music Executive Dies in Plane Crash at 42

Posted Wed, Jun 18th, 2025

Music Executive Dies in Plane Crash at 42

We are saddened to share the passing of Dave Shapiro, a visionary music executive and co-founder of Sound Talent Group, who died in a plane crash near San Diego at age 42. A pioneering force in the hard rock and

Winnipeg Jets prospect Chaz Lucius, 21, announces retirement

Posted Tue, May 20th, 2025

Winnipeg Jets prospect Chaz Lucius, 21, announces retirement

At just 21 years old, Chaz Lucius, a former first-round NHL draft pick, has announced his retirement from professional hockey due to a hereditary tissue disorder, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). The young center, drafted 18th overall by the Winnipeg Jets in

Longtime Chamber CEO Steps Aside Amid Cancer Diagnosis

Posted Wed, Apr 23rd, 2025

Longtime Chamber CEO Steps Aside Amid Cancer Diagnosis

Cindy Ramos-Davidson, 51, has stepped down as CEO of the El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to focus on her health amid a battle with pancreatic cancer. After 27 years with the organization, her departure marks the end of a

CEO Bradford Brown Dies in Helicopter Crash

Posted Thu, Mar 20th, 2025

CEO and Founder of ALT Technology Killed in Helicopter Crash

Bradford Brown, the 59-year-old CEO and founder of ATL Technology, was killed last month when his helicopter crashed into a frozen reservoir in Idaho. A Utah resident, Brown was also a board member of BioUtah. According to BioUtah’s

Acclaimed Jewelry Designer Passes Away at 51

Posted Wed, Feb 19th, 2025

Acclaimed Jewelry Designer Passes Away at 51

Lynn Ban, renowned jewelry designer and cast member of Bling Empire: New York, has passed away at the age of 51. It was reported that she had been recovering from a brain surgery following a skiing accident in Aspen, Colorado. Ban

Bank CEO Stepping Down for Health Reasons

Posted Wed, Jan 22nd, 2025

Bank CEO Stepping Down for Health Reasons

After 15 years leading The Pittsfield Cooperative Bank, CEO Jay Anderson is stepping down to focus on his health. The Pittsfield, MA-based institution, known for providing customer-focused banking and lending services for 135 years, is an independent, full-service community bank with

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