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Book excerpt: "Dream State" by Eric Puchner

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Book excerpt: "The Antidote" by Karen Russell

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Book excerpt: "Dream Count" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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Noteworthy new books on economics

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A New Pitch to Fix Penn Station: Move Madison Square Garden

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Facebook whistleblower alleges ‘lethal carelessness’ in new book

Sarah Wynn-Williams, who worked at Facebook for six years, opens up about her experience at the tech giant, what she calls the company’s “lethal carelessness” and her views on Mark Zuckerberg in a ...
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Bill Gates: My 'favorite' author's newest book is a must-read—it shows how food can become more affordable

"How to Feed the World," a book about global food supply, is the latest book from Vaclav Smil — who can count Bill Gates as one of his biggest fans.
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Oprah Winfrey reveals latest book club pick: "The Tell" by Amy Griffin

In an exclusive reveal on "CBS Mornings," Oprah Winfrey names "The Tell" by Amy Griffin as her latest book club selection. The memoir details Griffin's experience with psychedelic-assisted therapy, ...
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Tabitha Brown on new children's book and her growing empire

Social media sensation Tabitha Brown, known for her viral vegan cooking videos, is expanding her reach once again. She is now releasing a new children's book, "Hello There, Sunshine," inspired by ...
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Infinite Realms turns fantasy books into living, breathing game worlds with help of AI

Infinite Realms wants to turn beloved fantasy books with big followings into living, breathing game worlds.
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Thursday Briefing: A Widening Trade War

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The Sussexes have to earn their bread somehow, so let them make cake | Martha Gill

With Love, Meghan is bad TV, but there are worse ways for a former royal to bring in the bucks than cooking up crostini. So what is it, exactly, that we want from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex ...
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New Edition Of Popular Game Design Book Gets Big Discount At Amazon

Aspiring game designers can save on the recently released new edition of one of the most popular game development reference books. Level Up: The Guide to Great Video Game Design by Scott Rogers ...
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Bringing Diverse Voices to Book Publishing

Sally Kim, president and publisher at Little, Brown and Company, wants to give everyone a seat at the table.
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The week's bestselling books, March 16

The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, March 16, 2025, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.
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Mao Zedong’s first Little Red Book had blue cover and less propaganda

Rare early editions of book by communist party chairman, who shunned the idea of wealth, set to fetch £1m at auction. The thoughts of Mao Zedong , published in 1964 under the title Quotations , ...
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L.A. Times Festival of Books lineup features Chelsea Handler, Stacey Abrams, Amanda Gorman, Jon M. Chu and more

The L.A. Times Festival of Books lineup is here. Celebrating its 30th anniversary, this year's festival will feature Chelsea Handler, Stacey Abrams, Amanda Gorman, Jon M. Chu and more.
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EU must brace for impact of Trump wrecking ball on global trading system | Heather Stewart

UK appears to be out of US eyeline for now but it would not be immune to slowdown triggered by rising tariffs. Forget the “Trump put”, as financial analysts called the bet that the US president’s ...
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WATCH: Dog plays squeaky toy while listening to Cynthia Erivo sing 'Defying Gravity'

Anastasia Stewart's goldendoodle Charlie decided to interrupt while she was watching Erivo's "Wicked" performance at the Oscars with a musical squeaky toy solo.
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Joan Dye Gussow, Pioneer of Eating Locally, Is Dead at 96

An indefatigable gardener, she was one of the first nutritionists to emphasize the connections between farming practices and consumers’ health.
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13 Injured as School Bus Overturns on New Jersey Highway

The bus overturned on the Garden State Parkway carrying at least 31 passengers, officials said. One person was seriously injured.
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The Hot Place to Be Seen for Young Indians: Book Festivals

From beaches to hilltops, young people are driving a boom in literary events as they read more in India’s dozens of native languages.
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Book Review: ‘Careless People,’ by Sarah Wynn-Williams

“Careless People,” a memoir by a former Facebook executive, portrays feckless company leaders cozying up to authoritarian regimes.
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Big East tournament bracket, schedule: Rick Pitino, St. John's look to fend off Dan Hurley, UConn at Madison Square Garden

St. John's picked up its first conference title in decades this season while UConn stumbled to the finish line.
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Uri Shulevitz, 89, Acclaimed Children’s Book Author and Illustrator, Dies

A Caldecott Medal winner, he turned childhood memories of fleeing the Nazis in Poland into magical stories.
The New York Times - 5d
Lebron James: A career for the history books and a $70 million property portfolio

The first player to score 50,000 combined points in the NBA, LeBron James is a power player in real estate, too.
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Pimco books 17% instant profit on Thames Water emergency loan

Bond group records windfall on lifeline for UK utility even before deal is finalised
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Oprah Winfrey names "The Tell" as latest book club selection

"The Tell" author Amy Griffin shares how revealing childhood trauma helped her heal.
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American travelers are booking fewer domestic flights in another warning sign for the economy

Americans’ spending worries and shortcomings are translating into turbulence for major airlines, and coming at a time where recession fears are growing.
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Dalai Lama says his successor will be born outside China in the ‘free world’

New book by spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism will raise the stakes in a dispute with Beijing over control of Tibet. The Dalai Lama’s successor will be born outside China, the spiritual leader ...
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Xavier Worthy arrested in Texas: DA chooses not to charge Chiefs star after booking for assault

Worthy completed his rookie season with the Chiefs in 2024
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Dylan Mulvaney's tell-all book and Netflix thriller Adolescence: What's coming out this week?

This week also sees the third season of The Wheel of Time come out, and WWE 2K25 is finally being released.
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We're booking profits in a rallying rotation play and using the cash to buy 2 others on the dip

We're putting more cash to work following the sharp market declines over tariff uncertainty.
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Check Out The Vintage Bookshelf Collection - Classic Board Games That Double As Decor Books

Hasbro is responsible for a long list of timeless board games, including Scrabble, Monopoly, The Game of Life, and Clue. And if you’re looking for a premium way to play these icons, take a look at ...
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Cameron Norrie crashes to straight-sets defeat at Indian Wells by Tommy Paul

Norrie loses 6-3, 7-5 to American 10th seed in third round Former British No 1 hits double fault on match point It has been three and a half years since Cameron Norrie departed the Indian Wells ...
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My petty gripe: people keep throwing food away without asking me if I want it. Of course I do!

What does it cost you to let others finish your bowl of chips at the pub? What do you gain by binning the soggy fruit salad?. Last week’s chicken too dry to finish off. A carrot so old it flops ...
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EPA to review landmark finding that greenhouse gases threaten public health

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Is the case against pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil about immigration or free speech?

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New Consumer Price Index data showed inflation slowed in February, which may be a good sign for the U.S. economy for now. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
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European Union announces retaliatory tariffs on these popular U.S. goods

The European Union is targeting certain emblematic U.S. goods as a response to President Trump's recent tariffs on aluminum and steel. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports.
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