Emily Osment has gratitude for 'Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage' and so much more

Africa has no shortage of celebrated writers – so why is it so hard for African readers to get hold of their books?

Across the continent books can be expensive and libraries scarce. But growing numbers of tech innovators and independent publishers are working to make African literature available and affordable. ...

The Guardian - Jan. 16

The killing of Fiona Holm: why was the life and death of this much-loved mother so overlooked?

More than 170,000 people go missing in the UK each year – and Holm was one of them. She was adored by her family, who say she was let down again and again by the state, the police and the media . ...

The Guardian - Jan. 16

Eli Manning has a complicated case as first-ballot Hall of Famer

The Hall of Fame voting for 2025 will be completed before Super Bowl week.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 16

Are Biden and Trump at Odds on Global Energy Strategy? Maybe Not So Much.

When it comes to gas exports and competition with China, the two administrations share a similar vision, the top U.S. energy diplomat says.

The New York Times - Jan. 15

Why Do TV Title Sequences Have So Much … Stuff?

A visual style originally meant to make TV series appear epic and distinctive has become awfully familiar

The New York Times - Jan. 13

Suspect in ex-lawmaker's assassination says he acted out of "gratitude"

Lim Kimya was gunned down by a motorcyclist as he arrived in Bangkok by bus from Cambodia with his French wife.

CBS News - Jan. 13

Simon Schama: ‘Britain is a much more tolerant place now. I’m Mr Sunshine on this’

The historian on taking the social pulse of the nation in his new TV series, why we’re such word addicts, and his fear that the needle in the US is moving towards red. Simon Schama, 79, is a ...

The Guardian - Jan. 12

The stock market has one more chance to fight off the bears

Another S&P 500 close below 5,870 would signal more downside for the index. Plus, Amazon looks weak.

MarketWatch - Jan. 11

Dynasty watch: Daniels on the way up, not so much for Kupp

Highlighting the players whose dynasty values rose or dropped the most over the course of the 2024 season.

ESPN - Jan. 10

U.S. payrolls grew by 256,000 in December, much more than expected; unemployment rate falls to 4.1%

Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 155,000 in December, according to the Dow Jones consensus forecast.

CNBC - Jan. 10

Federal Grand Jury Has Heard More Evidence in Case Against Mayor Adams

Prosecutors have presented additional evidence to a grand jury in the case against Eric Adams, his lawyer said in court papers, a sign new charges may be near.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

VW's Scout has more than 50,000 EV reservations as automaker aims to grow U.S. share

LAS VEGAS — Scout Motors has received more than 50,000 refundable reservation deposits for its first electric pickups and SUVs, according to Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume.

NBC News - Jan. 9

The 20 child abuse inquiry proposals - what has happened so far?

A seven-year inquiry into the sexual abuse of children was published in 2022 - what has happened since?

BBC News - Jan. 9

EMILY's List makes endorsement in Wisconsin Supreme Court race

EMILY’s List, a major political group that looks to elect Democratic women who support abortion rights, announced Thursday that it’s endorsing Dane County Judge Susan Crawford in the Wisconsin ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

VW's Scout has more than 50,000 reservations for upcoming EVs as automaker aims to grow U.S. share

Volkswagen, which revived the old American brand, said Scout is part of its plan to grow its market share in the U.S.

CNBC - Jan. 8

George Santos asks judge to delay sentencing so he can make more podcasts

Disgraced former Rep. George Santos is seeking a delay to his February sentencing so that he can keep making new episodes of his podcast.

CBS News - Jan. 8

Why Saquon Barkley's first Philly season has been a rousing success

He did not break Eric Dickerson's single-season rushing record, but Barkley has eyes on a bigger prize.

ESPN - Jan. 8

Haberman: Trump Canada expansion talk 'much more of a troll'

New York Times national political correspondent Maggie Haberman said late Tuesday that President-elect Trump’s swipes at Canada being the "51st state" are more of a “troll” than a likely reality. ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

Grooming gangs scandal: what has the UK government done so far?

The 2022 Jay Review made 20 recommendations to crack down on sexual abuse yet almost none have been carried out

Financial Times - Jan. 7

Why is Bill Belichick's first North Carolina transfer portal class so underwhelming? It's the 'Patriot Way'

The Tar Heels are atop 247Sports' five burning transfer portal questions after the winter window

CBS Sports - Jan. 7

MLB offseason grades so far: Mets, Dodgers, Red Sox get 'A,' Braves, Cardinals, more fail for inaction

The winter isn't over yet but time is running out for some teams to make a mark

CBS Sports - Jan. 7

How much money you need to retire in every U.S. state—it's more than $700,000

Retiring in Hawaii costs over twice the U.S. average, making it the most expensive state for retirement.

CNBC - Jan. 7

The US stock market has never been more concentrated. Does it matter?

World’s biggest game of Jenga

Financial Times - Jan. 7

Scott Boras has shown so far this offseason that he still has his fastball

The MLB super-agent notched big successes with Juan Soto and Corbin Burnes, but his two most daunting clients remain unsigned.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

Electricity co-operation post-Brexit has far more positives than negatives

A simple trading agreement would suit both Europe and the UK

Financial Times - Jan. 6

Pope Francis has named the first woman to head a major Vatican office

ABC News - Jan. 6

'Real Madrid? More like Tranmere' - has future talk affected Alexander-Arnold?

A disappointing display in Liverpool's 2-2 draw with Manchester United has prompted questions about whether Trent Alexander-Arnold has been affected by talk about his future, with his contract ...

BBC News - Jan. 5

This Classic Toyota Corolla Got So Much Better With Some Creative 3D Printing

Yahoo News - Jan. 4

Trump Has Reeled in More Than $200 Million Since Election Day

The president-elect has boasted about the donations for his inauguration, library and political activities from those seeking favor or perhaps in some cases, atonement.

The New York Times - Jan. 4

Fantasy Football Week 18 Sleepers: Geno Smith has several incentives to play well this week, and more

Plus, find out why Kenneth Gainwell is worthy of No. 2 RB status in all leagues

CBS Sports - Jan. 4

The Electron That Softened Her View on Marriage

Laurie Stone, a feminist and writer, has always believed that the institution of marriage “has not been a good thing for women.” Then she met Richard Toon.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

It's time to boost 401(k) plan contributions for 2025 — here's how much more you can save

If you're feeling behind on retirement savings, you can make higher 401(k) plan deferrals and catch-up contributions for 2025. Here's what to know.

CNBC - Jan. 3

Bracketology: SEC dominates top of projected bracket, but Big Ten has more teams in field of 68

No. 1 seeds Auburn and Tennessee lead the SEC's 11 teams in Jerry Palm's bracket, but the Big Ten has 13 in the Big Dance

CBS Sports - Jan. 3

How much alcohol is bad for you? And more questions, answered.

U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy is calling for cancer risk warnings to be included on alcoholic beverages, prompting questions about the health impacts of alcohol.

CBS News - Jan. 3

‘They’ve heard so much wrong information’: Selling heat pumps across Germany’s political divide

Green heating has an image problem, especially where climate-sceptic parties hold sway. Now energy groups are promoting them on grounds of cost, status and energy security. A few dozen people had ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

Carter’s Panama Canal Treaties Symbolize How Much Washington Has Changed

To return the canal to Panama, President Jimmy Carter worked to change minds and build a bipartisan coalition that put aside short-term political considerations.