The Book Report Washington Post Critic Ron Charles October 13
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Politics - The Hill
Plagiarism expert: Harris book shows 'sloppy writing habits,' not 'wholesale fraud'
Plagiarism expert Jonathan Bailey said Vice President Harris’s 2009 book showed signs of “sloppy writing habits” but pushed back on claims that the Democratic nominee engaged in “wholesale fraud.” ...2 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Washington lawmakers press Boeing, union to resolve monthlong strike
Four Democratic lawmakers from the state of Washington this week urged Boeing and the union representing striking machinists around Seattle and Portland, Ore., to resolve the labor dispute. Around ...5 hours ago -
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.5 hours ago - China -
Politics - The Hill
Navy jet crashes in Washington state; crew members missing
A search is ongoing for a Navy aircraft and two crew members who crashed east of Mount Rainier in Washington state Tuesday, according to the Navy. The EA-18G Growler, based out of Naval Air Station ...9 hours ago -
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.12 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.13 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 ...13 hours ago - China -
World - Financial Times
Re-assessing the October 2022 market crisis (vibes-based edition)
Seems legit13 hours ago -
Tech - ABC News
October's supermoon pairs with a comet for a special nighttime spectacle
October's supermoon is the closest of the year and it's teaming up with a comet for a rare stargazing two-for-one13 hours ago -
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.16 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Nightly News Full Broadcast (October 15th)
Harris courts Black voters in Michigan after unusual Trump town hall; Harris tries to put Trump's age front and center; Growing concerns about cleanup and misinformation more than two weeks after ...Yesterday -
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 ...Yesterday - 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 ...Yesterday -
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.Yesterday -
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.Yesterday -
Tech - Wired
The 32 Best Shows on Apple TV+ Right Now (October 2024)
Disclaimer, Slow Horses, and Bad Monkey are among the best shows on Apple TV+ this month.Yesterday - Apple -
Entertainment - ABC News
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Apple Books charts for week ending Oct. 14Yesterday - Apple -
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 -
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
Xbox Game Pass Ends October 2024 With Its Biggest Game Yet
Microsoft has announced the wave of games that'll be closing out October through its Game Pass service, and while Call of Duty headlines the latest arrivals, there are some fun alternatives to look ...Yesterday - Video Game -
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 -
Tech - Wired
Up to 65% Off Walmart Promo Codes - October 2024
Get up to 65% off flash deals for 1000s of products with hand-picked deals for electronics, groceries, clothing, and more.Yesterday -
Tech - Wired
Dyson Promo Code: 20% Off October 2024
Get 20% off with a Dyson promo code in October 2024. Browse the latest vacuum deals and save with today’s top Dyson coupon codes from WIRED.Yesterday -
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.2 days ago - 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 ...2 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
3 ways to make your credit card debt cheaper this October
With rates averaging nearly 23%, credit card debt is expensive right now — but there are ways to reduce the costs.2 days ago -
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 ...2 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
10/13: The Takeout: Ali Abbasi
Filmmaker Ali Abbasi talks about the research that went into developing his film "The Apprentice" which tells the story of Donald Trump's relationship with Roy Cohn, a lawyer and "fixer" in New ...2 days ago -
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 - CBS News
10/13: CBS Weekend News
Harris, Trump try to shore up support with key voting blocs; Massive and historic autograph book up for sale2 days ago -
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 ...3 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
10/13: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, David Pogue looks at technology aimed at reducing collisions between whales and ships. Also: Ben Mankiewicz interviews Al Pacino about his new memoir, ...3 days ago -
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