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Book excerpt: "The Demon of Unrest" by Erik Larson
The latest by the New York Times bestselling author is a riveting account of the months leading up to the Confederate forces' attack on Fort Sumter, the first shots fired in the Civil War.CBS News - Top stories -
FAFSA delays could have some students thinking about a gap year—3 factors to consider before you do
Plenty of students take a year off before college. But these three situations could impact your decision.CNBC - Business -
Xavi on Barça stay: I have unfinished business
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández said he has unfinished business after backtracking on his decision to step down at the end of the season.ESPN - Sports -
I earn $120,000 a year and have $165,000 in savings. How do I invest in this high-interest-rate environment?
“My husband and I would like to provide our new baby with the best life we can.”MarketWatch - Business -
You Don't Have to Be a Bride to Wear All White
Modeled on the Las Vegas strip, these all-white looks marry spotless styles with newly found freedom.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Ask Shrimsley: What do I have to do to get a peerage?
Don’t go thinking you can rely on good works or advancing humanity. It’s going to cost youFinancial Times - Business -
My partner concealed he had more than one ex-wife. Should I be nervous about our future? | Leading questions
This omission demonstrates a troubling facility with concealment, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. To move forward, you need to be satisfied there are no more big surprises. After several months of dating, my partner revealed he had ...The Guardian - World -
Supreme Court Seems Poised to Limit Trump Election Case After Immunity Hearing
Such a ruling would probably send the case back to a lower court and could delay any trial until after the November election.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
You be the judge: should my flatmate stop setting the clocks fast – even if I am always late?
Fatima has taken drastic action to cure Sade’s chronic lateness. Sade says she doesn’t need her hand holding. You decide whose time is upFind out how to get a disagreement settled or become a juror. I know I’m perennially late but by changing the ...The Guardian - World -
'Rebel' redacted: Rebel Wilson's book chapter on Sacha Baron Cohen struck from some copies
Rebel Wilson and team opt to keep parts of her book 'Rebel Rising' from hitting some shelves — to avoid legal backlash from former co-star Sacha Baron Cohen.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
You Have the Strength Within You: How Black Women Entrepreneurs Can Harness Resilience for Tough Times
Here's how to build and utilize your inherent resilience to face adversity and drive your business forward.Inc. - Business -
Have you got five minutes to talk about investing?
It is high time we normalised conversations about moneyFinancial Times - World -
Trump lawyer on hush money case: 'I don’t have hopes really that high'
Alina Habba, an attorney for former President Trump, signaled she does not have high hopes for the former president’s success in the New York hush money trial. “But I don't have hopes really that high at this moment that the New York courts will ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
April Simpkins publishes daughter Cheslie Kryst's posthumous book "By the Time You Read This"
Former Miss USA and Extra correspondent Cheslie Kryst shared her excitement about writing her first book, finishing the manuscript shortly before she died by suicide in 2022, at age 30. Her family says she battled severe depression for years. Now, ...CBS News - Entertainment -
I’m asking BP to take its share of responsibility for my son’s death, and will take it to UK court if I have to | Hussein Julood
Ali died of cancer last year. He was 21, and had to live in the choking smoke of the Rumaila oilfield. A year has passed since my beautiful boy Ali Julood died. Not a day goes by when I do not think of him smiling and playing football with his ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Clydesdales and Zebras and ... Donkeys? Why You Don't to Have to Chase Unicorns for Business Success
Success looks different for different types of businesses. Figure out what type you want your company to be.Inc. - Business -
2024 NFL Draft tracker: Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. pick may have required some explaining, other viral moments
A look at some of the viral moments from Day 1 of the draftCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Conan O’Brien is going viral for all the right reasons – hot wings and spewed milk | Rebecca Shaw
While other comedians spend more time complaining than cracking jokes, the former Late Nite show host remains gloriously unhinged and hilarious. With every advance in human technology comes an advance in weird new emotional situations. For ...The Guardian - World -
Some missiles fired by Russia at Ukraine have entered Poland's airspace since 2022 in a show of force that risks igniting a wider war, Polish President Andrzej Duda said.
Some missiles fired by Russia at Ukraine have entered Poland’s airspace since 2022 in a show of force that risks igniting a wider war, Polish President Andrzej Duda said.The Wall Street Journal - World - Ukraine -
'Questions for PSNI' over Simpson investigation
Katie Simpson, 21, died in Altnagelvin Hospital following an incident in Lettershandoney in August 2020.BBC News - Top stories -
Can I contribute to a Roth 401(k) if I earn a high salary?
The rules are different for Roth IRA and Roth 401(k) accountsMarketWatch - Business -
Stellar Blade - 13 Things I Wish I Knew
tellar Blade can be tricky, but these 13 tips should give you the edge you need to take on some of the games' toughest enemies.GameSpot - Tech -
Nvidia I Sunday on 60 Minutes
One of only five companies to ever surpass $2 trillion in stock market value, computer chip maker Nvidia ushered in the artificial intelligence revolution with its groundbreaking software and graphics processing unit. Bill Whitaker reports, Sunday.CBS News - Top stories -
A new set of ‘Four Questions’ for anti-Israel protesters
This week, I have my own set of Four Questions, posed to the young people occupying and disrupting college campuses and businesses to protest Israel.The Hill - Politics - Israel -
Bucks' Middleton (ankle) questionable for Game 3
Bucks forward Khris Middleton's is questionable for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series with the Indiana Pacers after he hurt his ankle in the last game and didn't practice Thursday.ESPN - Sports -
Watch reaction when minister asks if Congo is a different country to Rwanda
The Question Time audience were surprised when Chris Philp answered an audience member's question about DR Congo.BBC News - Top stories -
John Lewis job applicants get questions beforehand
The retail group hopes giving candidates sight of questions will make process fairer.BBC News - Top stories -
Three Questions About Politics and the Campus Protests
The encampments present a new wrinkle in a year already knotted by war abroad and domestic discord.The New York Times - Top stories -
Some Anti-Israel Protesters Are Paid
Rockefeller and Soros grants are subsidizing those who disrupt college campuses.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
Ben Stiller: I was blindsided by Zoolander 2 flopping
The actor said he was expecting a much warmer reception for the comedy sequel, but the shock gave him time to rethink his career. Ben Stiller has said that he was “blindsided” by the failure of his 2016 sequel to Zoolander, the much-loved male ...The Guardian - World -
Slot: I want to coach Liverpool; clubs negotiating
Feyenoord manager Arne Slot said he wanted to become the next coach at Liverpool and that the two clubs "are in negotiations" ahead of his team's Eredivisie match against Go Ahead Eagles on Thursday.ESPN - Sports -
Crisis at Pearl Harbor I Sunday on 60 Minutes
Jet fuel from a Navy facility leaked into the water system, contaminating the drinking water for thousands of military families. Families say they are dealing with ongoing health issues and are suing the government. Sunday.CBS News - Top stories -
Ellen DeGeneres: I got kicked out of showbusiness
DeGeneres returns to the spotlight with a new stand-up show - two years after her talk show ended.BBC News - Top stories -
Children of War I Sunday on 60 Minutes
Scott Pelley reports on America’s children of war, often overlooked, who live with disabled military veterans. Millions of kids are stepping up to help wounded warriors and their families deal with the emotional and physical trauma of service. ...CBS News - Top stories -
Penix: I had 'good conversation' with Cousins
Kirk Cousins and Michael Penix Jr. spoke on the phone Thursday night after the Falcons stunningly took Penix with the No. 8 pick in the NFL draft.ESPN - Sports -
Taylor Swift’s new song resonates with working women — ‘I cry a lot but I am so productive, it's an art’
A lyric from Taylor Swift's "I Can Do It With a Broken Heart," on her new "Tortured Poets Department" album, is resonating with many working women on TikTok.CNBC - Business -
I Used to Judge Women Who Got Boob Jobs. Then I Got One.
How a mastectomy followed by reconstructive surgery changed my thinking about the meaning and purpose of breasts.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Van Dijk questions desire of team-mates after loss
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk questions his side's desire to win the Premier League after a damaging defeat against Merseyside rivals Everton.BBC News - Top stories -
Tennessee Parents Question Whether Teachers Should Carry Guns
Supporters of new legislation to allow some teachers to carry firearms say it will make the state’s schools safer. Many parents and educators are not convinced.The New York Times - Top stories -
Congo questions Apple over knowledge of conflict minerals in its supply chain
Congo’s government is questioning Apple about the tech company’s knowledge of “blood minerals” from a conflict zone in the African country that could be smuggled into supply chainsABC News - Tech - Apple