1013 the Book Report by Washington Post Critic Ron Charles
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Entertainment - Los Angeles Times
The week's bestselling books, Oct. 20
The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.2 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
King Charles, know this: Australians don’t hate the royals – we just wish you’d lose interest in us | Van Badham
It’s a bit awkward: Charles and Camilla are expecting us to bring out the bunting. Instead, they’ll meet with a wall of lazy republicanism. It’s 25 years since Australia voted “no” in a referendum ...2 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Post-Affirmative Action, Is Sustained Campus Diversity Suspicious?
There are perfectly legal explanations for why schools’ demographics might not change after the fall of affirmative action.2 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
See the 2 giant pandas that just arrived in Washington from China
Bao Li and Qing Bao, the two new giant pandas from China have arrived in Washington, D.C. The pandas are settling into their new habitats as they prepare to make their public debut on Jan 24. NBC's ...3 hours ago - China -
Top stories - NBC News
Australia awaits King Charles on first big overseas tour since cancer diagnosis
King Charles arrives in Australia on Friday for his inaugural visit to an overseas realm as sovereign, his first major foreign trip since his cancer diagnosis.4 hours ago - United Kingdom -
Top stories - The New York Times
TikTok’s Owner Already Publishes Digital Books. Now It Is Moving Into Print.
ByteDance, the Chinese tech giant that owns TikTok, will focus its publisher, 8th Note Press, on popular genres such as romance, romantasy and young adult fiction.6 hours ago -
World - Yahoo News
China set to post slowest quarterly growth this year: analysts
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World - The New York Times
Giant Pandas From China Return to National Zoo in Washington, D.C.
A motorcade through the capital revived “panda diplomacy” between Washington and Beijing for the first time in nearly a year.11 hours ago - China -
Top stories - CBS News
Pandas from China arrive in Washington, D.C.
Two pandas from China arrived in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, ending an 11-month absence of pandas from the National Zoo. The two giant pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, will have a month to settle ...15 hours ago - China -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Aaron Rodgers was wrong to criticize Mike Williams
A staggering array of rude statements can be justified with comments like "I was just answering a question" or "I was just being honest" or "I was just trying to help" or whatever the person who ...16 hours ago -
Business - The New York Times
Washington Post C.E.O. Elevates Deal-Making to a Top Priority
Will Lewis has said he has a mandate from the paper’s owner, Jeff Bezos, to grow the business, including through acquisitions.16 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Arizona's top judge: Courts must prioritize post-election disputes
Arizona’s top state judge on Tuesday ordered trial courts to prioritize election cases as anticipation swirls about a blitz of lawsuits in the swing state following November’s presidential ...17 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Tester posts $30 million fundraising haul as Sheehy rises in polls
Sen. Jon Tester’s (D-Mont.) campaign raised $30 million during the third quarter of 2024 as he tries to reverse GOP momentum in the state and nab a fourth full term in office, according to filings ...17 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Charles Schwab is profiting from customers who want professional help with investing
The brokerage said it is seeing increased inflows into its wealth-management offerings.19 hours ago -
Top stories - ABC News
WATCH: 2 giant pandas headed from China to the National Zoo in Washington DC
Zookeepers will welcome two giant pandas to their new home in Washington D.C. on Tuesday.23 hours ago - China -
Entertainment - ABC News
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Apple Books charts for week ending Oct. 1423 hours ago - Apple -
Top stories - NBC News
Hamilton College student admits to posting antisemitic remarks on campus, police say
A Hamilton College student has been charged with posting antisemitic remarks on campus, authorities said Monday.23 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Roberto Saviano to appear at Frankfurt book fair despite Italy delegation’s snub
Gomorrah author and Meloni critic’s non-inclusion in Italy’s lineup angers writers amid claims of censorship. The Gomorrah author Roberto Saviano will appear at the Frankfurt book fair this week ...Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
New pair of pandas arrives from China to Washington after 11-month hiatus
Bao Li and Qing Bao head to National Zoo quelling fears that diplomatic strains could threaten popular panda program. The US National Zoo’s long dark panda drought seems to be coming to an end.. ...Yesterday - China -
Entertainment - ABC News
Tori Amos' first children's book is an ode to inspiration
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Tori Amos is working on a children’s book she hopes will help young people forge their own paths of inspirationYesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Committee investigating Indian assassination plot meeting officials in Washington
An Indian government committee investigating Indian involvement in a foiled murder plot against a prominent activist in New York City will meet U.S. officials in Washington this week, the State ...Yesterday -
Tech - GameSpot
The Penguin: Comic-Book Stories Are Still Ashamed of Being Comic-Book Stories
When Fox put the first X-Men movie together, producers looked at the pages of the comics and worried about whether moviegoers would be put off by the silly clowns dancing around on the pages even ...Yesterday -
Entertainment - ABC News
King Charles III set to visit Australia and Samoa on a trip spanning a dozen time zones
King Charles III will travel halfway around the world to Samoa this month to take his seat as the head of the Commonwealth and highlight the existential threat climate change poses for Pacific ...Yesterday - United Kingdom -
World - ABC News
King Charles III set to visit Australia and Samoa on a trip spanning a dozen time zones
King Charles III will travel halfway around the world to Samoa this month to take his seat as the head of the Commonwealth and highlight the existential threat climate change poses for Pacific ...Yesterday - United Kingdom -
World - Financial Times
EU and British energy groups call for rewrite of post-Brexit trading arrangements
Open letter criticises ‘suboptimal’ mechanism under Trade and Cooperation Agreement amid push for more renewablesYesterday - European Union -
Top stories - CBS News
Pandas from China en route to Washington, D.C.'s National Zoo
A pair of giant pandas is set to arrive at the National Zoo on Tuesday less than a year after the Washington zoo sent Mei Xiang, Tian Tian and their cub Xiao Qi Ji back to China.Yesterday - China -
Politics - The Hill
Georgia elections chair criticizes 'activist' board members
Georgia State Election Board Chair John Fervier slammed his Republican colleagues Monday, after the state passed new election rules regarding hand-counting ballots. Fervier, in an exclusive ...Yesterday -
Business - MarketWatch
Is the stock market open on Columbus Day? Are banks and post offices closed?
Monday is both Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day, and many services will be closed or running with modified hoursYesterday -
World - The Guardian
Trio of professors win Nobel economics prize for work on post-colonial wealth
British-born Simon Johnson and James A Robinson and Turkish-American Daron Acemoğlu share £810,000 prize . Three US-based professors, including two UK-born academics, have been awarded this year’s ...Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
When to book your holiday travel and what to expect
As another potential record-breaking holiday season is on the way, you may want to book those flight tickets early. Airfare tracking site Hopper says to expect prices to start climbing as soon as ...2 days ago -
World - Yahoo News
Germany condemns firing on UNIFIL posts in Lebanon
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Top stories - BBC News
Australia state premiers accused of 'insulting' King for not attending reception
Monarchists in Australia accuse state premiers of "insulting" King Charles by not attending a reception.2 days ago - Australia -
Top stories - BBC News
Lammy joins EU ministers meeting in post-Brexit 'reset'
David Lammy becomes the first foreign secretary since Brexit to take part in a regular meeting of EU ministers.2 days ago - European Union -
Top stories - CBS News
Massive and historic autograph book up for sale
Joseph F. Mikulec spent years walking hundreds of thousands of miles to collect some 50,000 signatures, featuring everyone from presidents and prime ministers to local shopkeepers. The book, which ...2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Desperate Democrats cry “misinformation” to silence criticism of Kamala Harris
Democrats have now decided that charges of “misinformation” are the best way to stifle criticism of their policies or dissonant opinions from their adversaries.2 days ago - Kamala Harris -
World - Yahoo News
Mason expelled from SNP over 'unacceptable' Gaza posts
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Top stories - NBC News
Trump escalates rhetoric on outlawing political dissent and criticism
Donald Trump is ramping up his rhetoric depicting his political rivals and critics as criminals, while dropping a long trail of suggestions that he favors outlawing political speech that he deems ...3 days ago - Donald Trump