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Ed Helms recalls "The Office" scene that he could not stop laughing at thanks to Steve Carell's performance as Michael Scott.
Ed Helms recalls "The Office" scene that he could not stop laughing at thanks to Steve Carell's performance as Michael Scott.
From academics and facilities to athletics, Fred Smith deeply invested in the future of the University of Memphis.
Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet is expected to re-sign with the team in the form of a two-year, $50 million contract, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.
VFX pioneer Ed Ulbrich ('Benjamin Button') talks about why he joined the 'ethical' AI company Moonvalley and studio Asteria.
A version of this article appears in print on June 24, 2025, Section A, Page 1 of the New York edition with the headline: Fred Smith, FedEx Founder Who Transformed Shipping, Dies at 80.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Former Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland is reflecting on his time spent with FedEx founder Fred Smith, who died on Saturday. Strickland, a two-term mayor of the city, interacted … ...
FedEx founder Fred Smith died June 21 at the age of 80. He was remembered for transforming Memphis and shaping the city's identity.
Last week, we reported on Pegasus Book Exchange in The Junction inviting customers past and present to share stories and memories about and for owner Fred Epps, Now, they're renewing the request ...