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Book excerpt: "Eruption" by Michael Crichton and James Patterson
Michael Crichton's thriller about a massive volcanic eruption in Hawaii was unfinished when the "Jurassic Park" author died in 2008; more than 15 years later, James Patterson, the bestselling writer behind the Alex Cross series, has completed ...CBS News - Top stories -
'The Editor' and 'Turning Pages' Review: Lives in Books
Judith Jones’s career started when she pulled Anne Frank’s diary out of the reject pile.The Wall Street Journal - World -
27-year-old's ice cream shops bring in $1.2 million a year: 'I'm living way below my means' to grow my business
Shawn Allard left his job as a dental consultant last year to buy Novel Ice Cream, which owns two scoop shops in Arizona. Here's how he's building his business.CNBC - Business -
15 years on, the Tamil survivors of Sri Lanka's brutal civil war live in fear — and disempowerment
Sri Lanka's Tamil people still live in the shadow of defeat in the civil war that tore the country apart until it ended 15 years agoABC News - World -
Five Best: Books on Teachers
Selected by Salman Khan, the author, most recently, of ‘Brave New Words: How AI Will Revolutionize Education (and Why That’s a Good Thing).’The Wall Street Journal - World -
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14 Books We Read This Week
An American history of inflation, a novel that revisits Beijing in 1989, country music’s outlaws and more.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Josh Jacobs says he reached out to Davante Adams about returning to Packers
Jacobs would love to reunite with his former teammate in Green BayCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
South Africa: Zuma’s new party upends election as ANC reels from vote collapse
Ex-president’s uMkhonto we Sizwe party erodes vote share of African National Congress, which has been in power for three decades. South Africa is facing the uncertain possibility of a coalition government after the former president Jacob Zuma’s ...The Guardian - World -
Yahoo Sports AM: Revising the MLB record books
In today’s edition: MLB adds Negro Leagues stats, Wolves stay alive, the power-play king strikes again, lacrosse’s hybrid athletes, and more.Yahoo Sports - Sports - MLB -
11 Books to Read: The Best Reviews of May
A catastrophe in space, the mind of a jazz giant, walking the Grand Canyon and more books highlighted by our reviewers.The Wall Street Journal - World -
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Baillie Gifford and Edinburgh Book Festival end partnership after activist pressure
Protesters targeted firm’s purported links to Israel and the fossil fuel industryFinancial Times - Business -
How a Self-Published Book, ‘The Shadow Work Journal,’ Became a Best Seller
Keila Shaheen’s “The Shadow Work Journal” shows how radically book sales and marketing have been changed by TikTok.The New York Times - Top stories -
VHS tapes, whiskey and comic books are emerging as an investment strategy. Here’s why.
The collectibles market is evolving in ways that make it easier and more transparent to invest in.MarketWatch - Business -
Baillie Gifford in crisis talks with UK book festivals after boycott threats
Asset manager discussing viability of sponsorship of literary events in wake of Hay and Edinburgh splitsFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Eye on America: Jeff Koons' new project and Caleb Carr's final book
In New York, we speak with renowned modern artist Jeff Koons about his latest project, which is raising money for kids in need. Then, we sit down with the late author Caleb Carr before the release of his final book. Watch these stories and more on ...CBS News - Top stories -
It's the AI Election Year
With over 60 countries holding elections in 2024, deepfakes and robocalls are being used to manipulate voters across the world. WIRED is tracking every instance of AI interference during this critical election year.Wired - Tech - Artificial Intelligence -
Antitrust Comes for Live Nation
Attorney General Merrick Garland plays to the crowds with claims of a concert monopoly.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Oil prices book largest monthly loss of 2024 as traders await OPEC+ decision on production cuts
Oil futures end lower as traders await a weekend decision on production cuts by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies.MarketWatch - Business -
Dinesh D'Souza election fraud film, book '2000 Mules' pulled after defamation suit
The film "2000 Mules" falsely argues that Donald Trump lost the 2020 election to President Joe Biden through widespread ballot fraud.CNBC - Business -
Dinesh D’Souza election fraud film, book ’2000 Mules’ pulled after defamation suit
WASHINGTON — Conservative gadfly Dinesh D’Souza’s film and book “2000 Mules,” which pushes false conspiracies about voter fraud in the 2020 presidential election, has been removed from distribution by its executive producer and publisher, ...NBC News - Top stories -
2024 Is the Year of the Generative AI Election
AI is already being used and abused in elections around the world. From passive income scams to dead men endorsing their successors, fiction is proving stranger than reality.Wired - Tech -
Fourteen years of British self-harm
It is not as if the likely incoming Labour government will be able to reverse the bulk of the damage wroughtFinancial Times - World -
Calls for action to boost living standards
Slow income growth should be tackled with policies to improve productivity, a report suggests.BBC News - Top stories -
House & Home Sunshine Living Special
In this special edition, explore the cultural history — and uncertain future — of the swimming pool; the joys of jamming with nightingales; and the perils of being an Airbnb host. Enjoy the exotic homes of Tangier tastemakers and glorious ...Financial Times - Business -
Discord reflects on 9 years, refocusing on gaming with a redesign
In its continued search toward profitability and a potential IPO, Discord CEO Jason Citron announced plans to the platform refocus on gaming.VentureBeat - Tech -
Police seek woman missing for 53 years
Police say there have been no confirmed sightings of Tina Whittamore since 1971.BBC News - Top stories -
Eurozone inflation hits 2.6% in first rise this year
Above-forecast price growth in single currency bloc fuels doubt over pace of interest rate cutsFinancial Times - Business - Inflation -
Watch Live: "Explosive" volcano eruption underway in Iceland
"Considerable lava fountaining" is spewing from a two-mile-long fissure as southwest Iceland battles its fifth volcanic eruption since December.CBS News - World -
Watch: Biden touts Israel's hostage deal proposal, urges Hamas to accept it
President Biden is slated to deliver remarks Friday on the tensions in the Middle East. The remarks come after Israel's military confirmed its forces are operating in central parts of Rafah in its expanding offensive in the southern Gaza city. ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Biden addresses Trump verdict for first time
President Biden said the "American principle that no one is above the law was reaffirmed" after Trump was convicted on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records.CBS News - Politics - Joe Biden -
England 1-2 France: Euro 2025 qualifying – live reaction
England 1-2 France (Mead 30; De Almeida 41, Katoto 68)Scotland v Israel delayed by protester chained to goalLucy Bronze: Lioness great | And you can mail EmilliaToone in Toon. The Euro 2025 qualifier between Scotland and Israel at Hampden Park was ...The Guardian - World -
Women on Mediterranean diet live significantly longer: Study
Women who are on a Mediterranean diet live significantly longer, according to a new study. The Mediterranean diet often consists of higher consumption of food and ingredients like olive oil, fruits, fish, nuts and vegetables and lower consumption ...The Hill - Politics -
Police to host live online event after stabbing
The session follows a fatal stabbing on Bournemouth beach which police say "shocked" the community.BBC News - Top stories -
22-year-old turned Roblox side hustle into a business bringing in over $100,000 a year
Kyasia Watson runs a popular boutique on Roblox and designs clothes for brands like Gucci and Forever 21 on the platform.CNBC - Business -
John Lennon's guitar, lost for 50 years, sells for record $2.85 million
The Framus Hootenanny 12-string acoustic guitar was used by the Beatles' John Lennon and George Harrison.CBS News - Top stories -
Israel expects war in Gaza to continue ‘at least’ through the end of the year
NBC News International Correspondent Raf Sanchez joins Meet the Press NOW to report on Israel’s advance into Rafah and if recent military actions violate President Biden’s red line.NBC News - Politics - Israel -
Being an MLB catcher is grueling work. That's not slowing this year's best on offense
Catchers are finding a way to contribute as much at the plate as behind it while withstanding the challenges that come from playing the game’s most taxing positionABC News - Sports - MLB -
U.S. hurdler will get Olympic gold medal 12 years later
Lashinda Demus will receive her long-delayed medal in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower.CBS News - World