Author Richard Powers on his new book "Playground"
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CNBC - Business
Mark Cuban says he doesn't ever plan to retire: 'I'll go until I drop'
Mark Cuban has recently made some big career changes, from leaving ABC's "Shark Tank" to selling his majority stake in the NBA's Dallas Mavericks.2 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
How author V.E. Schwab is redefining the fantasy genre
Author V.E. Schwab has written nearly two dozen books since making her debut in 2011. Her novels feature modern characters and twisty plots, and are helping redefine the fantasy genre. Dana ...2 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Author Ta-Nehisi Coates talks new book "The Message"
Author Ta-Nehisi Coates has gained worldwide acclaim for his cultural commentary on race, class and division. His latest release, "The Message" revisits those themes while taking readers on a ...3 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
‘Jesus Christ, is that the time already?’ Billy Connolly on death, despair and his new book of drawings
In The Accidental Artist, the comedian combines his quirky sketches with musings on life and, particularly, death. Billy Connolly has faced more than his share of challenges in life, from being ...3 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Book excerpt: "Revenge of the Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell
The author revisits his 2000 bestseller "The Tipping Point," to examine the flip side of that earlier book's lessons about studying social change. Among the topics he covers: Cheetah reproduction.3 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Author Richard Powers on his new book "Playground"
Richard Powers has been writing for decades, after a career as a computer programmer. In 2019, his nature-inspired book "The Overstory" took home a Pulitzer Prize. His newest book, "Playground," ...5 hours ago -
The New York Times - Science
Power Outages Hamper Assessment of Landslides From Helene
With communication lines down in the mountains amid Helene, early reports were unclear about how many landslides had occurred and the extent of damage from the storm.7 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
‘I am beyond hurt’: If my husband and his son die, his house will go to his daughter-in-law. Is this nuts?
‘His son, who is a high earner, will need to wait for his inheritance until after I pass away’8 hours ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Leo Carlsson on His Offseason
Ducks forward Leo Carlsson discusses his offseason and how this summer compared to last summer.16 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Mexican authorities uncover 24 drug cartel surveillance cameras in city on the border with Arizona
Mexican authorities say they have detected and seized 24 drug cartel surveillance cameras fixed to telephone and light posts in the border city of San Luis Rio Colorado17 hours ago -
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ABC News - Sports
Wimbledon's plans for expansion approved by London authorities despite residents' concerns
A proposal by Wimbledon organizers to expand the site of the Grand Slam tournament with 39 new tennis courts has been given the green light by local authorities20 hours ago -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Blac Chyna's ex-boyfriend alleges in a new lawsuit that she beat him in his sleep
Blac Chyna's ex-boyfriend says in a new lawsuit that she is 'physically violent and verbally threatening and abusive,' as Rob Kardashian once alleged.21 hours ago -
The New York Times - Business
Nuclear Power Is the New A.I. Trade. What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
Artificial intelligence’s hunger for energy has set off a boom in utility stocks and may lead to the reopening of the Three Mile Island nuclear plant, our columnist says.22 hours ago -
ABC News - Top stories
A man trying to cremate his dog sparked a wildfire in Colorado, authorities say
Wildfire investigators looking for the cause of blaze in western Colorado last month discovered the partially burned remains of a dog — leading to the conclusion that a man’s attempted cremation of ...22 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Tunisia passes law to strip courts of power over election authority appointed by president
Tunisia’s parliament has amended a law to strip power from courts over decisions made by an embattled election authority whose members are appointed by President Kais SaiedYesterday -
ABC News - Tech
Mark Zuckerberg faces deposition in AI copyright lawsuit from Sarah Silverman and other authors
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg will be deposed as part of a lawsuit brought by authors including comedian Sarah Silverman accusing the company of copyright infringement to train its artificial ...Yesterday -
NBC News - Politics
NYC Mayor Adams turns himself in to federal authorities ahead of arraignment
New York City Mayor Eric Adams will step into a Manhattan courtroom and into the history books on Friday when he is arraigned on federal corruption and bribery charges that could force him out of ...Yesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
The next chapter in record U.S. book bans? 'Soft censorship'
The U.S. has seen a spike in book censorship over the past several years, with titles by people of color and LGBTQ authors in the crosshairs.Yesterday -
GameSpot - Tech
Save Big On Monster Hunter Art And Design Books At Amazon
Excited for Monster Hunter Wilds? Then you'll probably enjoy this Monster Hunter art book that's available for a big discount at Amazon. The Monster Hunter: World - Official Complete Works is a ...Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
‘He has never paid rent or utilities:’ Do I have the legal and moral authority to charge my brother rent to live in our family home?
‘My brother has been living there while my father was alive — and still is. He did not pay any rent or utilities’Yesterday -
ABC News - Entertainment
U.S. publishers association honors Belarus book publisher forced into exile
A Belarus book publisher forced to operate out of Poland because of persecution from its own government is being honored by the trade association representing U.S. publishersYesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
Richard Engel reports from Tyre, Lebanon, at a location recently bombed by Israel
The streets around an area in southern Lebanon that was targeted by Israeli warplanes on Monday were eerily deserted Friday. NBC News' Richard Engel reports from the wreckage of a building that is ...Yesterday - Israel -
Inc. - Business
Sir Richard Branson Says What Separates Successful Companies From All the Rest Comes Down to 1 Leadership Principle
Richard Branson stands by a different -- and rare -- philosophy to grow his businesses.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
Late Night Roasts New York Mayor Eric Adams Over His Indictment
Jimmy Fallon joked that it’s “always fun when the city mimics the exact plot of a Batman movie.”Yesterday - New York -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
He Was Open to Love — but Kept His Job a Secret
After Jonathan Filiberto, a medium known as Jonathan Mark, matched with Jessica Rega on a dating app, it took months before he shared what he did for a living.Yesterday -
NBC News - Politics
Trump promotes watches branded with his name
Former President Donald Trump promoted watches branded with his name, his latest involvement in business endeavors as he campaigns for the White House.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
CBS News - Top stories
Southeast braces for powerful Hurricane Helene
Helene is expected to make landfall in Florida's Big Bend area as a major hurricane, bringing with it the risk of serious flooding to the Southeast. Jason Allen has the latest.Yesterday -
GameSpot - Tech
Metro Books And Games Are Steeply Discounted Ahead Of Metro Awakening's Launch Later This Year
Metro Awakening made a splash during the latest State of Play, with a new trailer showing off the atmospheric stealth VR experience for PSVR2, Meta Quest, and Steam VR launching on November 7. ...Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
Vance’s Mother Deals With Her Past and His Future
In his 2016 memoir, Senator JD Vance of Ohio described a rough childhood owing to his mother’s devastating drug addiction. Today, he and his mother, Beverly Aikins, are a remarkable team.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
Zelensky’s Star Power Fades on Capitol Hill
As the war drags on, Ukraine’s president receives a quieter welcome in Washington and faces angry questions from some Republicans.Yesterday - Ukraine -
MarketWatch - Business
This company had $1 billion in quarterly AI bookings — and it’s not a chip maker
Accenture’s stock rallied toward a six-month high Thursday, after the management consultant got back to beating earnings expectations and continued to tout itself as a play on the boom in ...Yesterday -
GameSpot - Tech
New Humble TTRPG Book Bundle Includes Over 30 Dungeons & Dragons 5E Adventures
Humble has launched a new Dungeons & Dragons 5E Adventures bundle that will add dozens of new campaign modules and gameplay materials published by Goodman Games to your D&D library. The full ...2 days ago -
ABC News - Entertainment
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The New York Times - Lifestyle
It’s ‘Strega Nona September’ on TikTok
A pasta-making witch from a beloved 1975 fable is being hailed online as the blueprint for a very specific strain of autumnal coziness.2 days ago - Tiktok