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Yesterday's Headlines: From Eric Dane's Death to the Most Traded-In iPhone

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Jakarta (ANTARA) - A series of notable reports from ANTARA's lifestyle, technology, automotive, and entertainment channels proved popular with readers, ranging from the death of "Grey's Anatomy" actor Eric Dane to the iPhone 17 Pro Max becoming the most traded-in handset.

Below is a summary of the stories:

1. Eric Dane of "Grey's Anatomy" dies aged 53

Actor Eric Dane, known for his role as Dr Mark Sloan ("McSteamy") in the television series "Grey's Anatomy", passed away on 19 February after battling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, since 2025.

2. Ministry of Creative Economy backs effort to register tumpeng as intellectual property

The Ministry of Creative Economy (Kemenekraf) is supporting efforts to register the traditional rice dish tumpeng and other Indonesian gastronomic creations as intellectual property, with the aim of boosting regional creative economies.

3. Type of salt nutritionists say is better for blood pressure

A pinch of salt can make food more flavoursome, but diets high in salt are associated with an increased risk of hypertension.

4. iCar secures 300 vehicle orders during IIMS 2026

Chinese automotive brand iCar, operating under the Chery umbrella, secured 300 vehicle purchase orders for its electric SUV, the iCar V23, during its debut at the Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) 2026, held at JIExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta, from 5 to 15 February.

5. iPhone 17 Pro Max becomes the most traded-in handset

The iPhone 17 Pro Max has been recorded as the most traded-in handset on the second-hand phone market, despite having been released only a few months ago.
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