Brazil’s unparalleled spate of book bans is page out of US culture wars
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Business - MarketWatch
‘We didn’t sign an exclusive listing’: A realtor said she’d take out an ad to rent my New York City apartment. Am I morally obligated to use her?
“Other agents know our apartment is available for rent and now want to show it.”4 hours ago -
World - ABC News
Child's first year has played out against the backdrop of the Israel-Hamas war
Ali Al-Taweel was born on Oct. 7, 2023, as Israeli warplanes started to pound the Gaza Strip after Hamas’ surprise cross-border attack on southern Israel5 hours ago - Israel -
Politics - The Hill
Former CIA head signals full-scale war inevitable if Israel 'goes all out'
Former Secretary of Defense and CIA Director Leon Panetta said the war in the Middle East is at a crucial point now and future actions will signal whether there will be an imminent “full scale ...7 hours ago - Israel -
World - The Guardian
On my radar: Armando Iannucci’s cultural highlights
The satirist and director on Scottish landscapes, falling asleep with his favourite podcast, and why he’s fascinated by Elon Musk’s X feed. Armando Iannucci was born in Glasgow in 1963. He began ...10 hours ago -
World - The New York Times
‘Mom, I Want to Live’: A Young Girl Battles War and Cancer
Sonya Liakh was diagnosed with eye cancer at age 2. After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine disrupted her treatment, her family faced a desperate struggle.12 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
‘A disaster for us’: How a carbon-credit pioneer allegedly stole millions of dollars by cooking the books
A program to distribute environmentally friendly stoves in developing countries turned into a scheme to steal carbon credits and bilk investors, prosecutors said.14 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
‘There is a sense of safety here’: the artists keeping culture alive in Kharkiv
War has created a ‘new era of collaboration’ among the Ukrainian city’s creatives, with artists, poets and curators working together. People living in the frontline Ukrainian city of Kharkiv have ...15 hours ago -
Tech - GameSpot
The 5,440-Page Complete History Of Middle-Earth Drops To Best Price Of The Year
The world of Middle-earth is far more expansive than the tales of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. While Frodo, Gandalf, Samwise, Bilbo, and Gollum might be some of the most familiar faces to ...17 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
The far right can’t take away our hopes and memories. Culture is our weapon
In Austria, the FPÖ would suffocate cultural diversity with illiberal values, brass bands and schlager music. But it’s not too late to resist. Henry Kissinger is reputed to have asked China’s prime ...20 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Middle East crisis live: more explosions overnight in Beirut after Israel demands new evacuations
UN condemns ‘totally unacceptable’ civilian death toll in Lebanon; Biden cautions Israel over retaliation against Iran . Living in Lebanon: how have you been affected by the recent violence? ...20 hours ago - Israel -
Top stories - The New York Times
Oklahoma Schools Need 55,000 Bibles. Trump-Endorsed Book Fits the Bill.
The bid details for new Bibles the state is buying seem to point to a version promoted by former President Donald J. Trump.Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
The week that pushed the Middle East closer to all-out war
There have been many moments of extreme danger over the past year. This is the worst.Yesterday -
Business - Financial Times
US strikes Houthi targets in Yemen as fears grow of wider Mideast war
Joe Biden defends Israel’s right to defend itself as it escalates offensive against Hizbollah in LebanonYesterday -
World - The Guardian
Sky News political editor pulls out of Boris Johnson interview over recording ban
Beth Rigby’s withdrawal after not being allowed to record conversation follows BBC cancellation over notes gaffe. Sky News political editor Beth Rigby has pulled out of an interview with Boris ...Yesterday -
World - The New York Times
Hamas Leader Is Holding Out for a Bigger War, U.S. Officials Say
Yahya Sinwar is increasingly fatalistic, has blocked a cease-fire deal and, so far, been frustrated that Hezbollah and Iran have not come to his aid, officials said.Yesterday -
World - Financial Times
A year of war in the Middle East
Hamas attack on Israel was horrific, but the response has inflamed the regionYesterday -
Business - CNBC
From Taylor Swift songs to the 'tradwives' trend: Women's frustration with the status quo ripples through pop culture
In the world of pop culture, young women are expressing their frustration with the slow progress toward gender parity.Yesterday -
World - The New York Times
What Game Theory Tells Us About the Threat of an Israel-Iran War
Each side must predict how the other will react to avoid mutual destruction.Yesterday - Israel -
Politics - The Hill
FEMA warns of Helene misinformation, launches 'rumor response' page
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is warning the public to be wary of misinformation surrounding Hurricane Helene and the federal government's response, launching a “rumor response” ...Yesterday -
Tech - Wired
The Black List Upended the Film Industry. The Book World Is Next
“I was loath to jump into it,” Black List founder Franklin Leonard says of expanding into publishing. “It’s not a great look to be like, ‘I'm from Hollywood and I'm here to save you.’”Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Top book picks for National Hispanic Heritage Month
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Amazon Books Editorial Director Sarah Gelman joins "CBS Mornings" to highlight books that delve into Hispanic culture and offer powerful storytelling.Yesterday -
World - Financial Times
War, peace and the American presidency
The Middle East has claimed as many US presidential campaigns as it has given birth toYesterday -
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World - ABC News
Death threats assail Brazil's trailblazing trans candidates as they campaign
Nearly 1,000 transgender politicians are running Sunday in every one of Brazil’s 26 statesYesterday - Brazil -
Top stories - The New York Times
Brazil’s Largest Mafia Is Entering Politics. The Government Must Act.
For many Brazilians, the First Capital Command’s push into politics across the nation has been a shock.Yesterday - Brazil -
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World - The Guardian
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says west ‘dragging out’ delivery of long-range weapons
At a media appearance with new Nato secretary general, Mark Rutte, Volodymyr Zelenskyy blasted western delays in supplying weapons. What we know on day 954. See all our Russia-Ukraine war ...Yesterday - Ukraine -
Politics - The Hill
US organizing flights out of Lebanon, offering loans for tickets
The U.S. is organizing flights out of Lebanon to help evacuate its citizens and offering loans for those who cannot purchase flight tickets. So far, around 250 Americans and their family members ...2 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Constellation Brands books large loss on wine and spirits, but beer sales rise
Constellation Brands’s stock fell Thursday, after the parent of Modelo and Corona beer brands beat adjusted profit expectations, but only after excluding a large non-cash loss booked for writing ...2 days ago -
Entertainment - ABC News
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World - The Guardian
Boris Johnson insists he would have won July election in new book
Former PM’s memoir Unleashed argues he was victim of ‘witch-hunt’ and lockdown parties broke no rules. Boris Johnson has insisted he would have won another election if he had not been forced from ...2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
US bans steel, artificial sweetener imports from Chinese companies over forced labor allegations
The Department of Homeland Security announced Wednesday it will no longer import steel or artificial sweeteners from two companies based in China due to their alleged use of forced labor. The ...2 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
How Russia's use of glide bombs is impacting the war in Ukraine
In the war in Ukraine, the use of a weapon known as a glide bomb is helping Russia to make new gains. Officials say one of those bombs is responsible for a recent attack on an apartment building in ...2 days ago - Ukraine -
Business - Financial Times
The new Conservative class war
Badenoch’s attack on an overweening state seeks to imitate Thatcher’s case against the overmighty trade unions2 days ago