Reading, With Extra Cheese: Remembering Pizza Hut’s ‘Book It!’

Reporting on the 40th anniversary of the popular pizza literacy program sent one writer on a mozzarella-scented memory trail.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 3 days ago

After 40 Years, the Pizza Hut Book It! Kids Are All Right

Pizza Hut’s Book It! literacy program, founded in 1984, has reached more than 70 million students — and counts the radio host Charlamagne Tha God among its fans.

Business - The New York Times - November 1

UK Pizza Hut to raise funds after Budget tax hikes

The money could come from a sale of part of the business, or new investment from existing shareholders.

Yum Brands earnings miss estimates as KFC, Pizza Hut report same-store sales declines

KFC and Pizza Hut both reported steeper-than-expected declines in their same-store sales.

Business - CNBC - November 5

Yum Brands’ earnings fall short of estimates as Pizza Hut parent says consumers are still pressured

Only Taco Bell managed same-store sales gains.

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

The books to read now Trump has won

A selection of the best titles to shed light on America’s decision to return the former president to power

World - Financial Times - November 6

Dark Horse's Must-Read Legend Of Zelda Books Are B2G1 Free At Amazon

If you're done with The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom and already miss Hyrule, Amazon's Buy Two, Get One Free Book Sale includes a bunch of awesome Zelda books that should be on every fan's ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 12

Good Pizza, Great Pizza touts in-game events for 10th anniversary

Good Pizza, Great Pizza has been around for a decade as a cooking simulator game, thanks to finding new ways to keep its players engaged.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 6

Recipe (for dogs): Friday Playdate Pizza

Behavioral nutritionist Christine Filardi, founder of BowMeowRaw, offers a recipe for your furry companion: a pizza of their very own. Mangia!

Remembering Quincy Jones' legacy

Legendary music producer Quincy Jones, who worked with music superstars ranging from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, has died at the age of 91. Rolling Stone contributing editor Joe Levy joined ...

Cadets remember Canadian airmen of WWII

The small town of Irvinestown in County Fermanagh is the final resting place for 82 young airmen.

Remembering Quincy Jones

"Sunday Morning" looks back on the life of a music giant: producer, composer and arranger Quincy Jones, who died last Sunday at age 91.

Passage: Remembering Quincy Jones

"Sunday Morning" anchor Jane Pauley looks back on the life of a music giant: producer, composer and arranger Quincy Jones, who died last Sunday at age 91.

Entertainment - CBS News - November 10

A Rangers Old Folktale To Remember

Here's a look back at some Rangers history from The Maven.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 9

Remembering John Prescott

Peter Mandelson pays tribute to Labour giant John Prescott.

Man arrested after £300,000 cheese theft

Fraudsters stole 22 tonnes of high-value cheddar worth more than £300,000 earlier in October.

Recipe (for dogs): Bacon and Cream Cheese Muffins

Behavioral nutritionist Christine Filardi, founder of BowMeowRaw, offers a recipe for baked goods for your pup.

The good, the bad and the celebrity: Sugar Hut sale is 'end of an era'

The nightclub, made famous by The Only Way Is Essex, is preparing to shut its doors for good.

Scotland remembers the fallen on Armistice Day

Scotland fell silent at 11:00 to commemorate those who died in conflicts around the world.

Cheryl and One Direction stars mourn Liam Payne at funeral

The band's members including Harry Styles join family and friends to remember the late star.

A Travel Writer Remembers Arthur Frommer

The creator of the popular guidebook series, who recently died, not only democratized travel, but supported sustainable travel, before it got that name.

Business - The New York Times - November 20

How will Biden and his administration be remembered?

When President Biden took office in 2021, it appeared he had ended the Trump era in Republican politics. So how will handing the keys back to his predecessor affect his legacy? CBS News political ...

Florida woman outwits alleged attacker by calling 911 and pretending to order a pizza

A woman in Florida helped direct authorities to a field in Volusia County where she was being held by calling 911 and pretending to order a pizza.

Do audiobooks count as reading?

We’re in the midst of a listening revolution — and a new debate over text versus voice

World - Financial Times - November 7

Cheese sold at Aldi, Market Basket and more recalled due to listeria worries

Cheese processed at plant in Lena, Illinois, may be tainted by bacteria that can cause serious and fatal infections.

Why luxury cheese is being targeted by black market criminals

How cheese has become so valuable that it's being stolen to order

UK cheeses miss out on international prize after getting stuck in customs

At the World Cheese Awards in Portugal, British entries were conspicuous by their absence after failing to clear import controls. On Friday, 240 experts from 40 countries descended on Viseu in ...

World - The Guardian - November 16

Kimchi mac and cheese, please: Swap in banchan for your typical Thanksgiving sides

A new cookbook about banchan, or Korean side dishes, features dishes like smoky gochujang chicken salad.

Heidi Klum is always extra on Halloween. This year she was E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

Heidi Klum transforms into E.T. for her annual Halloween party, donning an animatronic head and a 3-D printed costume to embody the beloved 1980s alien.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 1

Prepare for extra traffic at US ports

What happens when the US signals a trade war months in advance

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

WaPo editor on how the 2024 election will be remembered

Mary Jordan, an associate editor at The Washington Post and author of “The Art of Her Deal: The Untold Story of Melania Trump," talks about the 2024 election.

Scotland falls silent to remember the war dead

Ceremonies honouring those who have died in conflicts around the world have taken place across Scotland.

Reading, With Extra Cheese: Remembering Pizza Hut’s ‘Book It!’

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