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Why are the Tate brothers in the US?
Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have left Romania, where they were previously under a travel ban.BBC News - 1d -
'Hello, Eric, it's Oprah.' Author Eric Puchner is latest member of Winfrey book club
Eric Puchner is a well-regarded fiction writer whose new novel, “Dream State,” tells a story about life’s unexpected and improbable plot twistsABC News - Feb. 18 -
Andrew Garfield, Percival Everett and Attica Locke among L.A. Times Book Prize finalists
Andrew Garfield, Percival Everett and Attica Locke are among the finalists for the 45th Los Angeles Times Book Prizes.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 19 -
Finalists announced for Lukas book prizes, which champion 'serious research and social concern.'
Books on slavery, the justice system, poverty and gender identity are among this year’s finalists for JABC News - Feb. 19 -
Really, who were those masked men? New series of books probes backstories of Marvel superheroes
If you love movies or comics, you’ve likely followed the adventures of Spider-Man, Iron Man and other superheroesABC News - Feb. 19 -
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner refused to sign memo saying Trump was not antisemitic, book says
Pair declined to give public endorsement of Trump in wake of 7 October attacks, All or Nothing by Michael Wolff reveals. Donald Trump ’s Jewish daughter and son-in-law, Ivanka Trump and Jared ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
‘It allowed us to survive, to not go mad’: the CIA book smuggling operation that helped bring down communism
From George Orwell to Hannah Arendt and John le Carré, thousands of blacklisted books flooded into Poland during the cold war, as publishers and printers risked their lives for literature. The ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
John Simpson: 2025 could be year for the history books as Trump shreds global norms
Like 1968 or 1989, this could be a year when the world changes in a fundamental way.BBC News - 6d -
‘It shatters my heart’: the slow death of India’s once-famous Urdu book bazaar
For over a century, poets, publishers and printers filled this Delhi district’s narrow lanes. But as profits plummet, bookshops are being replaced by kebab shops. Inside one of the oldest bookshops ...The Guardian - 4d -
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New book to detail ‘cover-up’ of Biden’s health decline before 2024 election
Original Sin by Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson will focus on president’s ‘self-delusional’ decision to seek re-election. A new book announced on Wednesday aims to tell a behind-the-scenes story ...The Guardian - 3d -
Paul McCartney's next book, 'Wings,' is a look back at the group he formed after the Beatles
Paul McCartney’s next book, coming out this fall, is a reminder that the Beatles were not his only bandABC News - 3d -
More than half of books banned last year featured LGBTQ characters or people of color, report finds
More than half of books banned during the last school year featured or were about people of color or members of the LGBTQ community, according to a report released Thursday.NBC News - 2d -
Spirited Away's 856-Page Comic Book Omnibus Is Available Now For Only $30
Studio Ghibli fans can now add the massive All-in-One Edition of the Spirited Away Film Comic to their bookshelf. The 856-page hardcover omnibus collects all five volumes of the previously ...GameSpot - 1d -
Licence to kill: could a James Bond horror emerge when book copyrights expire?
Character and plots of Ian Fleming’s original literary works become open for public use in most countries in 2035. Amazon may have captured James Bond, paying billions to get creative control of ...The Guardian - 1d -
Why has PKK leader called on group to dissolve – and why does it matter?
Abdullah Öcalan’s declaration paves way for end to 40-year conflict between militant Kurdish groups and Turkish state. Jailed Kurdish leader calls for PKK to disarm The jailed leader of the ...The Guardian - 2d -
I’m Not Convinced Ethical Generative AI Currently Exists
WIRED’s advice columnist considers whether some AI tools are more ethical than others, and if developers can make AI wiser.Wired - Feb. 20 -
OpenInfer raises $8M for AI inference at the edge
OpenInfer has raised $8 million in funding to redefine AI inference for edge applications. It’s the brain child of Behnam Bastani and Reza Nourai, who spent nearly a decade of building and scaling ...VentureBeat - Feb. 20 -
Alibaba’s stock falls on expensive AI-investment pledge
The online retailer plans to spend $53 billion over the next three years on AI and cloud technology.MarketWatch - 5d -
Apple to build AI server manufacturing factory in U.S.
Apple has committed to investing $500 billion in the U.S. over the next four years. CEO Tim Cook says the investment will include the creation of a 250,000-square-foot artificial intelligence ...CBS News - 4d -
Christie's begins AI art auction amid backlash
The legendary auction house Christie's is facing backlash as it is now auctioning off an entire collection of pieces made using artificial intelligence. NBC News' Brian Cheung takes a first-hand ...NBC News - 3d -
Apple AI tool transcribed the word 'racist' as 'Trump'
Experts have questioned the company's explanation that it is due to the two words being similar.BBC News - 3d -
Because of AI, Consultants Are Now Expected to Do More
Here’s what consultants and firms should do to survive this fundamental shift.Inc. - 23h -
What to Do With Your Defunct Humane Ai Pin
Humane Ai’s Pins stopped working today, turning the year-old wearable into a paperweight. Here are some ideas for what to do with yours if you want to avoid e-waste.Wired - 22h -
Why the Texas measles outbreak was ‘inevitable’
An outbreak of measles is wreaking havoc in the South Plains region of Texas where nearly 60 children have been confirmed to be infected so far. Physicians in the state say the current situation ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Profits, Not D.E.I., Are Why Companies Exist
An awkward truth has become evident in the first days of the Trump administration, as many firms mute their commitments to diversity and sustainability.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Prebiotic sodas: What are they, and why are they everywhere?
The prebiotic soda market has grown so much, even Coca-Cola is getting in on it.The Hill - 6d -
Why CFPB is being targeted by Trump
The fired head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said he sees the attack against the agency as "suspicious."CBS News - 5d -
Why The Associated Press is suing Trump
A federal judge denied an emergency motion to restore access for Associated Press reporters and photographers to White House events, pending a fuller briefing and another hearing before he rules. ...CBS News - 4d -
Why are all my cryptos down?
Stablecoin nationalism meets attention-economy fatigueFinancial Times - 4d -
Why coffee is so expensive these days
The price of coffee is at a 50-year high and climate change and global demand may be to blame. Peter Goodman, a global economy reporter at The New York Times, joins CBS News with more.CBS News - 3d -
Why diversity and success are inextricably linked
Diversity is proven to improve decision-making, innovation, and profitability, making it a key factor for success in business and government, according to studies and research.The Hill - 3d -
Why Is Egg Shopping So Unpredictable?
Some stores have none, others plenty, at all kinds of prices. Chalk it up to the complexities of how a once-ubiquitous staple arrives on shelves.The New York Times - 3d -
Why are coffee prices soaring in the U.S.?
Consumers still coping with high food costs face scalding hot coffee prices, with retail costs up 75% in recent years.CBS News - 1d -
Why is the flu so bad this year?
The U.S. is in the midst of its first “high severity” flu season in seven years. Flu activity has slowed in recent weeks, but experts warn that the season isn’t over yet.NBC News - 21h -
Why Canada Is Trying to Secure the Border
Since President Trump’s election, Canada has intensified its efforts to curb illegal immigration into the U.S. However, with mass deportations underway in the U.S., a new dynamic is emerging at the ...The New York Times - 8h -
Map shows drug overdose death trends by state
Data shows overdose deaths decreased by 4% between 2022 and 2023. The trend continued into 2024.CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Republican lawmakers show displeasure of Trump’s mass firings
Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker joins Sunday TODAY’s Willie Geist to discuss new polls on Trump's approval rating that have dipped below 50 percent and the growing outrage over mass layoffs.NBC News - 6d -
Hezbollah Stages Show of Strength at Hassan Nasrallah’s Funeral
The Iran-backed Lebanese militant group held an elaborate commemoration for its longtime leader, Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed by Israel in September.The New York Times - 6d -
Joy Reid's show canceled in programming shakeup at MSNBC
Reid will exit this week and will be replaced by Michael Steele, Alicia Menendez and Symone Sanders Townsend.Los Angeles Times - 6d