Nuclear war, revolution and belonging — Baillie Gifford shortlist offers reading for our time
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Top stories - CBS News
Historian Kenneth C. Davis on the power of reading
Kenneth C. Davis, author of "The World in Books," joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the power of reading and the need to fight for the right to access books in an era of increasing bans across the ...4 hours ago -
Sports - The New York Times
The Unlikely Birthplace of an American Football Revolution
Ohio State’s prolific offense has roots in New Hampshire, where a “mad scientist” and his quarterback set records.5 hours ago -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
My Body Doesn’t Belong to You
In this essay from 2017, a young woman offers powerful testimony about the damaging effects of men’s possessiveness over women’s bodies.6 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
How to put your phone down and get back into habit of reading books
After an English academic at Oxford complained about students’ attention spans, we get experts’ tips on enjoying the written word. Sir Jonathan Bate, a professor of English literature at Oxford, ...6 hours ago -
World - The Wall Street Journal
Nobel Peace Prize Goes to Japanese Atomic-Bomb Survivors Group
Nihon Hidankyo, a grassroots group, was recognized for its efforts to rid the world of nuclear weapons.7 hours ago - Japan -
Business - Financial Times
Nuclear war, revolution and belonging — Baillie Gifford shortlist offers reading for our time
Judge praises the ‘profound insights’ of the final six authors in contention for the £50,000 non-fiction prize8 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Japanese group awarded Nobel Peace Prize for anti-nuclear weapons work
The 2024 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Japanese organization Nihon Hidankyo for its work to "achieve a world free of nuclear weapons."9 hours ago -
World - ABC News
Somalia says it welcomes Egypt's offer to deploy peacekeepers there
Somalia says Egypt has offered to deploy peacekeeping troops to the Horn of Africa nation in a security partnership that is emerging as the mandate of a long-time group of African Union ...10 hours ago -
Business - The New York Times
Tesla Offers First Glimpse of Elon Musk’s ‘Robotaxi’
“You could fall asleep and wake up at your destination,” said Mr. Musk, Tesla’s C.E.O., but some experts are skeptical that such cars will be ferrying passengers soon.11 hours ago - Tesla -
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World - Financial Times
Disinflation takes time
And valuing the weight-loss drug manufacturers13 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
FirstFT: Musk unveils ‘Cybercab’ but no word on budget Tesla
Also in today’s newsletter, atomic bomb survivor charity wins Nobel Prize and Obama says ‘not acceptable’ for Black men to support Trump14 hours ago - Elon Musk -
World - Financial Times
Ukraine warns nuclear plants at risk from Russian missiles
Energy minister accuses Moscow of using military tactic that heightens risk of atomic accident15 hours ago - Ukraine -
Entertainment - ABC News
A chilling nonfiction thriller about nuclear war is up for the UK's Baillie Gifford book prize
A chilling, thriller-like account of how a nuclear war might unfold and books by two award-winning novelists are among finalists for Britain’s leading nonfiction book prize18 hours ago -
World - ABC News
A chilling nonfiction thriller about nuclear war is up for the UK's Baillie Gifford book prize
A chilling, thriller-like account of how a nuclear war might unfold and books by two award-winning novelists are among finalists for Britain’s leading nonfiction book prize18 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Book excerpt: "War" by Bob Woodward
The veteran Washington Post reporter's latest book delves into the inner circles of the Biden White House to examine Russia's war against Ukraine, and Israel's conflict against Hamas and Hezbollah.22 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Iran warns of potential change in nuclear doctrine if Israel targets facilities
Senior adviser to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says any attack could ‘have an impact’ on Tehran’s calculations23 hours ago - Iran -
Politics - The Hill
A path toward a nuclear off-ramp with Iran
The U.S. aim should be both to tame Iran's nuclear ambitions and arrest the prospects of further conflict escalation in the region.Yesterday - Iran -
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Sports - Yahoo Sports
Why Rafael Nadal is so low in my all-time tennis greats – and the shock name at No 1
Before we get into this impossible debate, I am setting up some parameters. We are not debating off-court achievements, nor crowd favouritism, nor how gracefully our players, who are only drawn ...Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Reading sale jeopardised by owner Dai Yongge’s £55m debt to Chinese bank
Bank understood to have blocked sale to Rob Couhig Documents show unpaid debt secured against stadium The Reading owner Dai Yongge’s repeated attempts to sell the club are being jeopardised by ...Yesterday -
Business - The New York Times
Global Trade Grows but Remains Vulnerable to War and Geopolitics
New reports from the World Trade Organization and a Washington think tank showed how robust global trade could quickly be derailed by violence.Yesterday -
World - ABC News
NATO will start an annual nuclear exercise as Russia threatens Ukraine's Western backers
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte says the alliance will hold its annual nuclear exercise next weekYesterday - Ukraine -
Tech - Wired
The American Who Waged a Tech War on China
China is racing to unseat the United States as the world’s technological superpower. Not if Jake Sullivan can help it.Yesterday - China -
World - Financial Times
Germany’s ‘deplorable’ divide on the Ukraine war
CDU politician accuses Olaf Scholz of a failure of leadershipYesterday - Ukraine -
World - Financial Times
How long will Israel’s war in Lebanon last?
Scale of evacuation orders and shifts in rhetoric point to a deeper push into neighbouring countryYesterday - Israel -
Top stories - The New York Times
Book Review: ‘War,’ by Bob Woodward
Bob Woodward doesn’t know which story he wants to tell in his latest presidential chronicle.Yesterday -
Top stories - NBC News
October Prime Day bestsellers: our readers' favorite deals
Prime Big Deal Days is almost over, and NBC Select readers scored some of our favorite and award-winning products in various categories, including tech, travel and beauty, during the 48-hour sale.Yesterday -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Steph, Warriors ready for ‘war' with Klay, Mavericks this season
Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors are ready to go to "war" with former teammate Klay Thompson this season.2 days ago - NBA -
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World - The New York Times
A Gaza Family Separated by a Few Miles, and the War
Najia and Hammam Malaka have been stuck at opposite ends of the Gaza Strip, with their young children, for most of the yearlong conflict. The emotional toll has been devastating.2 days ago