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College Students Hit the (Sports) Books
Gambling is here to stay. What does that mean for young people?The Wall Street Journal - World -
The week's bestselling books, May 5
The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, May 5, 2024, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Paul Auster’s Best Books: A Guide
The novelist played with reality and chance in tales of solitary narrators and mutable identities. Here’s an overview of his work.The New York Times - Top stories -
10 Highlights From the Venice Biennale
A tour of the international exhibition, which opened last week and runs through November.The New York Times - Top stories -
Book excerpt: "The Spoiled Heart" by Sunjeev Sahota
The acclaimed British author returns with a timely, tragic novel in which an Anglo-Indian is caught up in a quagmire of identity politics.CBS News - Entertainment -
Emily Oster tackles pregnancy complications in new book
Author Emily Oster, known for her influential book "Expecting Better," introduces her fourth book, "The Unexpected: Navigating Pregnancy During and After Complications."CBS News - Top stories -
Judi Dench talks Shakespearean journey, new book
In her seven-decade career, Dame Judi Dench has played nearly every female character in William Shakespeare's plays, from Juliet to Cleopatra. Dench and her late husband even used to refer to Shakespeare as "the man who pays the rent." That's also ...CBS News - Top stories -
Judi Dench talks Shakespearean journey, new book
In her seven-decade career, Dame Judi Dench has played nearly every female character in William Shakespeare's plays, from Juliet to Cleopatra. Dench and her late husband even used to refer to Shakespeare as "the man who pays the rent." That's also ...CBS News - Entertainment -
Book excerpt: "I Cheerfully Refuse" by Leif Enger
The award-winning author of "Peace Like a River" returns with a strange, alluring novel set in a world burning up and going mad.CBS News - Entertainment -
Book excerpt: "Table for Two" by Amor Towles
The novelist behind the international bestseller "A Gentleman in Moscow" returns with an irresistible collection of short stories and a novella flavored with wit, intrigue, and a dash of bitter fate.CBS News - Entertainment -
Book excerpt: Judi Dench's love letter to Shakespeare
In "Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays the Rent," the acclaimed actress shares conversations with friend and actor Brendan O'Hea about the unique relationship she has with the Bard of Stratford-upon-Avon.CBS News - Entertainment -
Saturday Sessions: Charley Crockett performs "$10 Cowboy"
A descendent of American folk hero Davey Crockett, Charley Crockett was raised in a Texas trailer park. He bought his first guitar in a pawn shop and taught himself how to play it. In 2015, he started releasing records independently. Fourteen ...CBS News - Entertainment -
10 Star Wars Droids That Are Exceptionally Sassy, Ranked
May is the month of Star Wars. Outside of Star Wars Day--"May the 4th be with you"--you can spend the whole month reminding people that Star Wars is great by saying "May the 1st be with you" or "May the 25th be with you" and so on and so forth. In ...GameSpot - Tech -
A Very Famous Model Stars in a Very Pixelated Book of Wigs
With the model Kaia Gerber, the hairstylist Guido Palau created a “low-fi” project about the transformative power of hair.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
4/28: The Book Report by Washington Post critic Ron Charles
The "Sunday Morning" book reviewer offers his picks from this month's new fiction and non-fiction titles, including a new book by Amor Towles, author of "A Gentleman in Moscow," and Judi Dench's love letter to Shakespeare.CBS News - Entertainment - United Kingdom -
How to Get Free Kindle Books With Your Library Card (2024)
All you need is an internet connection, a library card, and a good ebook reader to dive into your next page-turner.Wired - Tech -
Norwegian Cruise’s stock falls after revenue missed, despite record bookings
Norwegian Cruise’s stock slumped Wednesday, after the cruise operator beat first-quarter profit expectations and raised its full-year outlook amid continued record demand, but missed revenue expectations for the first time in seven quarters.MarketWatch - Business -
His Book Was Repeatedly Banned. Fighting For It Shaped His Life.
“The Chocolate War,” published 50 years ago, became one of the country’s most challenged books. Its author, Robert Cormier, spent years fighting attempts to ban it — like many authors today.The New York Times - Top stories -
The Book Report: Washington Post critic Ron Charles (April 28)
This month's fiction and non-fiction titles include the follow-up from Amor Towles, author of the international sensation, "A Gentleman in Moscow."CBS News - Entertainment - United Kingdom -
Judi Dench revisits her Shakespearean legacy in new book
Judi Dench has tackled nearly every female role in William Shakespeare's plays, from Juliet to Cleopatra.CBS News - Top stories -
How to Age Fingernails, and Other Tips From a Movie Makeup Book
Emily Schubert has done makeup and prosthetics on movies like “The Sweet East” and “Good Time.” She shares her tricks in a new book with A24.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Judi Dench revisits her Shakespearean legacy in new book
Judi Dench has tackled nearly every female role in William Shakespeare's plays, from Juliet to Cleopatra.CBS News - Entertainment -
10 Best Robot Vacuums (2024): Mops, Budget Vacs, Great Mapping
Whether you’re up against pet hair or you want to splurge on a high-end laser-guided robot vacuum, we have the perfect pick for you.Wired - Tech -
Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Wednesday
Wall Street begins May under pressure after a terrible April that broke five straight months of gains.CNBC - Business -
Super Micro plummets 14% after posting revenue miss
Super Micro Computer shares plunged on Wednesday after the server company reported third-quarter revenue that slightly missed estimates.CNBC - Business -
FAA bill overcomes first Senate hurdle ahead of May 10 deadline
The Senate on Wednesday took the first step toward passing a five-year reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the final must-pass piece of legislation until the fall. Senators voted 89 to 10 to overcome the first procedural ...The Hill - Politics -
Book Review: Novelist Amy Tan shares love of the natural world in 'The Backyard Bird Chronicles'
Best-selling novelist Amy Tan of “The Joy Luck Club” fame combines entries from her nature journal with astonishing illustrations thanks to lessons in bird illustration in “The Backyard Bird Chronicles,” to share a birdwatching obsession that ...ABC News - Entertainment -
Phones, Islamic books and currency exchange. Some businesses are making money out of Taliban rule
The Taliban takeover three years ago has sent Afghanistan's economy into a tailspinABC News - World -
‘Getting a book idea feels like a buzz in the head’: Paul Auster – a life in quotes
The author of The New York Trilogy, Leviathan and 4 3 2 1 has died at the age of 77. Here are some of the most memorable quotes from interviews he gave throughout his life. • Paul Auster, American author of The New York Trilogy, dies aged 77. I’ve ...The Guardian - World -
11 Best Smart Notebooks and Smart Pens (2024): Tablets, Digital Pens, and Reusable Books
These nifty tools combine the ease of jotting notes by hand with the power of saving them digitally.Wired - Tech -
Lulu Cheng and Lacey Benard talk bilingual learning with Bitty Bao books and toys
In our "Changing the Game" series, we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by spotlighting Lulu Cheng and Lacey Benard. After identifying a gap in Chinese learning resources for children, they founded Bitty Bao in 2020. ...CBS News - Top stories -
Marvel Rivals Devs Explain The Challenges Of Creating Third-Person Comic-Book Action
Marvel Rivals is inspired by Overwatch, but one area where the game stands out is in its decision to utilize a third-person perspective as opposed to the first-person viewpoint of Blizzard's hero shooter. Why third-person? According to NetEase ...GameSpot - Tech -
Starbucks shares sink 12% as coffee chain slashes 2024 forecast amid same-store sales drag
Across all regions, Starbucks reported shrinking same-store sales and falling traffic.CNBC - Business -
Shares of two big online education stocks tank more than 10% as students use ChatGPT
Chegg and Coursera both sank more than 10% in trading Tuesday, a day after issuing disappointing guidance.CNBC - Business -
FTC challenges 'junk' patents held by 10 drugmakers, including for Novo Nordisk's Ozempic
The agency sent letters to Novo Nordisk, AstraZeneca, Boehringer Ingelheim, Covis Pharma, GlaxoSmithKline, Novartis, Teva Pharmaceuticals, among others.CNBC - Business -
This is the level where the 10-year Treasury yield becomes a 'clear problem' for stocks, Goldman study shows
Goldman said that when the 10-year Treasury yield hits 5%, the correlation between bond yields and stocks turns negative.CNBC - Business -
I spent 22 years as a problem drinker. Here are 10 things I’ve learned since I quit
Having turned my back on the partying, hangovers and self-destruction, I’ve slowly worked out what was behind them – and how to replace them with something better . The first alcoholic drink I had was a lemon Hooch in a gay club called the Palm ...The Guardian - World -
Caratini's 2-run homer in 10th and Hader's 2-inning outing lift Astros over Guardians 10-9
Pinch-hitter Victor Caratini’s two-run homer with two outs in the 10th inning and Josh Hader’s first two-inning outing since 2019 lifted the Houston Astros over the Cleveland Guardians 10-9ABC News - Sports - MLB