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Alan Greenspan Dies: Longtime Fed Chair Shaped US Economy
One of the most powerful voices in modern American finance is gone.
Alan Greenspan, the economist who chaired the Federal Reserve for nearly 19 years, died Monday, June 22, at age 100 from complications of Parkinson’s disease, his wife of 29 years, NBC News correspondent Andrea Mitchell, said in a statement, according to the network.
Greenspan was first appointed Fed chair by President Ronald Reagan in 1987. He remained in the role until January 2006, serving under Reagan, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush.
His tenure made him the second-longest-serving Fed chair in US his…
Nicholas Thanh Dies Unexpectedly At 31 In Virginia, Remembered As Friend Who Always Checked In
The text was simple.
"Hey brother, how's it going? Haven't talked in a while."
For one grieving friend, it's now a reminder of exactly who Nicholas Khoa Thanh was.
The sudden death of the 31-year-old Virginia native has left family and friends mourning far more than a son, brother, uncle, and friend.
They're remembering a sneaker-loving entrepreneur, basketball teammate, anime fan, and loyal friend who never seemed to lose touch with the people he cared about.
Thanh, known to friends as Nick, died unexpectedly in Virginia, according to his family.
In the days since his passing, tr…
