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It's considered the first American novel, but this 1789 book isn't quite summer beach reading
Critics have long debated which books qualify as a ‘Great American Novel -
The Wall Street Journal - World
14 Books We Read This Week
The story of communism in America, Alexander the Great’s final years, Winston Churchill at the White House and more. -
CBS News - Top stories
The best beach reads for 4th of July weekend
Kick back, relax and lose yourself in one of the best and most engrossing summer beach reads of 2024. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Private-Equity Insiders Offer Their Summer Reading Picks
Among this year’s recommendations: a novel on Shakespeare’s marriage, a book on doing business in Putin’s Russia, a take on ‘magical overthinking’ and two works by industry veterans. -
CBS News - Top stories
Americans return home from July 4 weekend in what could be busiest travel day of summer
Airports and roads were packed on Sunday as many in the U.S. made their way home after a long Fourth of July weekend. Sunday is expected to be the busiest travel day of the summer. Elise Preston reports. -
The New York Times - Top stories
This Is the Drink of the Summer Every Summer
Vibrant, refreshing pink lemonade, a circus concession turned classic, is the taste of the season. -
NBC News - Top stories
Black American athlete who won gold was one of the 1924 Paris Olympics’ firsts
College track and field star William DeHart Hubbard took a dramatic leap forward at the 1924 Paris Olympics for Black people back home in the segregated U.S. -
The New York Times - World
Australian Author’s Novel-Turned-Film Goes Global
Lily Brett’s delight is bittersweet as “Too Many Men,” her story about traveling with her father, becomes a movie he did not live to see.Australia -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Biden's Frailty Isn't Breaking News
It took Washington’s news hounds 4½ years to discover his obvious deterioration.Joe Biden -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Wages Are Rising at Small Firms, But Employment Isn't
The latest NFIB report finds a cooling labor market. -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Why Hield-Klay comparison isn't as laughable as before
A Buddy Hield-Klay Thompson comparison might have been laughable a few years ago, but Monte Poole explains why that no longer is the case. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Jack Smith Isn't a Special Counsel 'by Law'
Federal prosecutors must be duly appointed and confirmed by the Senate. He fails both tests. -
VentureBeat - Tech
Exclusive: Speech recognition AI learns industry jargon with aiOla’s novel approach
The company adapted OpenAI's Whisper model using its novel technique and improved its speech recognition accuracy by a significant margin. -
ABC News - World
A bench and a grandmother's ear: Zimbabwe’s novel mental health therapy spreads overseas
In Zimbabwe, talk therapy involving park benches and a network of grandmothers has become a saving grace for people with mental health issues -
ABC News - Health
A bench and a grandmother's ear: Zimbabwe’s novel mental health therapy spreads overseas
In Zimbabwe, talk therapy involving park benches and a network of grandmothers has become a saving grace for people with mental health issues -
BBC News - Top stories
Where has summer gone?
It's been a return to cooler and wetter weather following late June's spell of heat. Can we expect the return of anything warmer soon? -
Financial Times - Business
How to host a summer picnic
Rose Chalalai Singh and Samyukta Nair, Fiona Golfar and Skye Gyngell, Missy Malik-Flynn and Gabriel Pryce, Amber Guinness, and Aditi Dugar share their tips for an alfresco feast – whatever the weather -
Financial Times - Business
Cineworld considers closing quarter of its UK cinemas
Move is part of a restructuring plan to be put to creditors in an effort to slash costsUnited Kingdom -
CBS News - Top stories
Israel considers Hamas response to cease-fire proposal
An Israeli delegation headed by Mossad Director David Barnea is traveling to Qatar in a continuation of talks on a potential cease-fire and hostage deal.Israel -
The Wall Street Journal - World
KKR Considers Reviving Multibillion-Dollar Sale of Goodpack
KKR & Co. is looking to revive the process to sell Goodpack, a Singapore-based global supply chain and logistics company, in a potentially multibillion-dollar deal. -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
KKR Considers Reviving Multibillion-Dollar Sale of Goodpack
KKR & Co. is looking to revive the process to sell Goodpack, a Singapore-based global supply chain and logistics company, in a potentially multibillion-dollar deal. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Five Best: Books on the Seaside
Selected by Elsa Devienne, the author, most recently, of ‘Sand Rush: The Revival of the Beach in Twentieth-Century Los Angeles.’ -
The Wall Street Journal - World
How to Build Your Best Beach Cooler
These sophisticated spritzes, ciders, beers and bottled cocktails make a refreshing change from an anemic, poorly chilled six-pack. Follow this expert cooler-packing advice, and your drinks will stay cold all day, too. -
CNN - Top stories
Dare to bare: 24 of the world's best nude beaches
From big-city bays to secluded shores, there are hundreds of beaches where you can legally frolic while naked. If you're so inclined, strip off that bathing suit and enjoy 24 of the best nude beaches around the world. -
The New York Times - Top stories
Two Teenagers Drown at Coney Island
The girls, ages 17 and 18, went into the water near the Coney Island boardwalk as thunderstorms rolled in. It was the second pair of drownings off city beaches in two weeks. -
CNBC - Business
Is inflation Biden's or Trump's fault? The answer isn't so simple, economists say
Biden and Trump traded barbs on the state of the U.S. economy during their first debate. But who or what is really responsible for inflation?Joe Biden -
The Wall Street Journal - World
The S&P 500 Isn't as Diverse as It Used to Be. Here's Why That Matters.
As tech and financial stocks have come to dominate the index, volatility and interest-rate sensitivity have picked up. -
CNBC - Business
Microsoft's Surface Pro is fine, but it isn't the AI device to change personal computing
Microsoft's latest Surface Pro containing a Qualcomm chip delivers over eight hours of battery life, and it works with many programs. -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Hield isn't Klay, nor does he have to be for Warriors
The newest member of the Warriors, Buddy Hield, isn't Klay Thompson, but that's perfectly OK for Golden State. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
The Civilizational Imperative to Wear Seersucker in Summer
Shorts and T-shirts have become our national go-to outfit, but a classic lightweight suit looks better on almost every man—and the stripes are optional. -
CBS News - Top stories
How to watch the 2024 Summer Olympics
This is your ultimate guide to watching the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, including how to watch without cable. -
CBS Sports - Sports
MLB trends: Byron Buxton's resurgence, MacKenzie Gore's breakout and why you don't stink at reading fly balls
See what's real and what may not be as the 2024 season chugs along into the second halfMLB -
CBS News - Top stories
AI company lets dead celebrities read to you. Hear what it sounds like.
ElevenLabs uses AI to capture the voices of deceased performers such as Judy Garland and James Dean.Artificial Intelligence -
BBC News - Top stories
Biden says he 'screwed up' debate but vows to stay in election
Speculation is swirling around whether the president will continue his re-election bid after last week's disastrous debate.Joe Biden -
BBC News - Top stories
Former MP quits Tory party saying 'it's dead'
The former minister said the party was not electable in its current make-up in parliament. -
Financial Times - World
Is Joe Biden about to quit the 2024 presidential race?
The president still believes he is the man to defeat Donald Trump but a growing number in his party disagreeJoe Biden -
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Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
The week's bestselling books, July 1
The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, July 1, 2024, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Olaf Rove's American Dream
My great grandfather came from Norway with nothing. The land of freedom and opportunity gave him a new life. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
American 'Idiot' Swims the Seine
Adventurer dips where French politicians fear to float.