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Captain Sir Tom Moore has died with coronavirus. The 100-year-old, who raised almost £33m for NHS charities by walking laps of his garden, was admitted to Bedford Hospital on Sunday. The Queen led tributes to Capt Sir Tom, "recognising the inspiration he provided for the whole nation and others across the world". His daughters said they "shared laughter and tears" with their father in their final few hours together. Announcing his death, Hannah Ingram-Moore and Lucy Teixeira said the last year of their father's life had been "nothing short of remarkable".

Captain Tom Moore, a retired army officer who shot to fame after raising more than £29 million ($NZ59 million) by walking laps around his garden, has been promoted to a honorary colonel and will be honoured with a military fly-by ahead of his 100th birthday. The veteran drew attention around the world this month with his goal to raise £1000 for the NHS while walking 100 laps around his garden. In the end, he raised more than £29.3 million ($NZ59.5 million) with his efforts.

I am a former producer for WMAL (2000 - 2002) having won an Edward R. Murrow Award in 2001. The story with Bill Press is fascinating. He was always good on TV (Crossfire) and the radio; sharp, witty, and funny. Yet his time at WMAL as a morning show host was a failure. Why? Because of the audience. Conservatives will listen to conservatives or "middle-of-the-roaders" not liberals. Press is a liberal and makes no bones about it. This was a problem back then but I think national radio provides him the opportunity to do whatever show he wants however he...