Salman Rushdie's memoir about his stabbing, 'Knife,' is a National Book Award nominee

India lifts 3 decade import ban on Salman Rushdie’s controversial book 'The Satanic Verses'

India’s ban on importing author Salman Rushdie’s book “The Satanic Verses” has been lifted after a court said officials were unable to find the original order.

India Scraps Import Ban on Salman Rushdie’s ‘Satanic Verses’

In 1988, India issued an order forbidding the import of Salman Rushdie’s novel. A Delhi Court has overturned the order, not because of free speech, but because no one could find it.

World - The New York Times - 16 hours ago

A Japanese boy was killed in China. Was cyber-nationalism to blame?

The Chinese government has been accused of using online nationalism as a useful safety valve.

Grammy Awards 2025: List of nominees

The Recording Academy announced its nominees for the 67th Grammy Awards on Friday.

Grammy awards 2025: list of nominees

Beyoncé leads with 11 nominations while Charli xcx, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar and Post Malone follow. Beyoncé leads Grammy award nominations with 11 nods The 67th annual Grammy award ...

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Grammy Awards announce 2025 nominations. Here's the list.

The nominations for the 67th Grammy Awards have been announced, and the nominees include a long list of top music stars.

Partial list of nominees for the 2025 Grammy Awards

The nominations for the 2025 Grammy Awards have been announced, and Beyoncé leads the way

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Kate McKinnon to host National Book Awards next month. Jon Batiste will perform live

This year’s National Book Awards 75th anniversary ceremony won’t only be a celebration of literature

Entertainment - ABC News - October 17

Jamie Oliver apologises after his children’s book is criticised for ‘stereotyping’ First Nations Australians

Exclusive: Publisher takes responsibility for the failure to consult Indigenous groups, who say the fantasy novel trivialises complex and painful histories. Jamie Oliver says he is “devastated” by ...

World - The Guardian - 20 hours ago

Howard Lutnick Is Scouting Trump’s Nominees. Some Will Oversee His Interests.

Howard Lutnick, co-chair of the president-elect’s transition team and a Wall Street financier, is leading the search for appointees while still running his businesses.

Business - The New York Times - 6 hours ago

At 97, Black Business Leader George Johnson Has Written His Memoir

The founder of Johnson Products Company, the first black-owned business listed on the American Stock Exchange, will release ‘Afro Sheen’ on Feb. 4.

Business - Inc. - October 31

What Biden and Trump’s Nominees for Federal Judges Could Tell Us About the Election

Judges have vast influence over the biggest political questions. An analysis of President Biden and Donald J. Trump’s nominees found stark differences that could emerge again after November.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

6 Books About Nonmonogamy, Recommended by Therapists

These titles can offer insight, whether you’re polycurious or already exploring.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 16

At age 97, pioneering Black businessman George E. Johnson has finally written his memoir

As he approached his mid-90s, pioneering Black businessman George E

Entertainment - ABC News - October 30

Nobel for Economics Awarded to Authors of 'Why Nations Fail' and an Ex-IMF Figure

The prize was given to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James Robinson for work that advanced the understanding of differences in prosperity between countries.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 14

Book Reviews: Two new books raise big concerns about innocent men in US prisons

Two new books take a deeply troubling look at the wrongly convicted in our prisons, many languishing for decades

Entertainment - ABC News - October 21

Siri Hustvedt to write a book about her late husband Paul Auster

The American writer is 120 pages into a memoir about her relationship with the New York Trilogy author, entitled Ghost Stories. Siri Hustvedt has revealed that she is working on a memoir about her ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Beyoncé leads the 2025 Grammy noms, becoming the most nominated artist in the show’s history

The 2025 Grammy Award nominations are here

Entertainment - ABC News - 16 hours ago

Prince William attends his Earthshot environment awards in South Africa

Prince William wore white biodegradable sneakers as he walked the “green carpet” at his Earthshot Prize environmental awards ceremony in South Africa

World - ABC News - 2 days ago

The Nobel economics prize is awarded to 3 experts for research into differences in prosperity between nations

World - ABC News - October 14

Shawn Mendes opens up about his sexuality

Shawn Mendes said that he is “figuring out” his sexuality during his concert in Denver on Monday, according to video footage shared by fans on social media.

So depressed about Eras ending? Taylor Swift's new book might mend that broken heart

Taylor Swift marks the end of the Eras tour with the release of her first book, as well as two new formats for her 'Tortured Poets Department' album.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 15

‘Trump, the movie’ is a fun watch, but read the book if you really want to know all about him | Emma Brockes

Lucky Loser, by two New York Times journalists, reveals just how much Donald owes to his father (spoiler alert: everything) . The singular piece of publicity most helpful to The Apprentice , a ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Liam Payne's ex-girlfriend wrote a book about a pop star who threatens to jump off a balcony

In a work of fiction titled 'Looking Forward,' Liam Payne's ex-girlfriend, Maya Henry, includes a scene of a boyfriend jumping off a balcony during a drug-fueled breakdown.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 18

Bruce Eric Kaplan just wanted to make his dream TV show. He ended up with a book instead

Bruce Eric Kaplan has turned his struggles getting a dream TV project off the ground during the pandemic into a comic primer about Hollywood called 'They Went Another Way'

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 22

Channel 4 ‘fired’ Boris Johnson from US election show for promoting his book, co-host says

Former British prime minister kept bringing up his memoir despite being warned to ‘put it away’ and was later replaced on TV panel. US election 2024 – latest updates US election results 2024: ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Musk says he'll award $1 million every day to Pennsylvania voters who sign his petition

Elon Musk announced he will pay up to $1 million per day to Pennsylvania voters who sign his America PAC petition leading up to Election Day. The petition asks signers to support free speech and ...

Politics - The Hill - October 20

Shapiro says Musk's plan to award $1M to Pennsylvania voters who sign his petition is 'deeply concerning'

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) said tech billionaire Elon Musk’s plan to give $1 million to voters who sign his America PAC petition ahead of Election Day is “deeply concerning.” “I think there ...

Politics - The Hill - October 20

NASCAR officially ends 53-year controversy by awarding Bobby Allison his 85th career win from race in 1971

Allison, who was not given credit for a win at Bowman Gray, now takes sole possession of fourth on NASCAR's all-time wins list

Sports - CBS Sports - October 23

Pope Francis memoir to be released in January

Pope Francis will release his memoir next year, in what is being described as the first autobiography to ever be published by a pontiff. "Hope" publisher Penguin Random House said in a Wednesday ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Bin Salman heavily involved in Newcastle takeover, messages suggest

Leaked WhatsApps from Amanda Staveley published Staveley and PIF stand by assurances to Premier League Leaked WhatsApp messages from the former Newcastle United minority co-owner Amanda Staveley ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

Premier League will not review Saudi Newcastle deal after Bin Salman claims

State’s de facto leader allegedly approved 2021 takeover Premier League believes its rules have not been broken The Premier League sees no reason to review the legality of Newcastle United’s ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

BBC Women's Footballer of the Year nominees revealed

Vote now for the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2024, with the winner announced on 26 November.

Meet the nominees for BBC Women's Footballer of the Year

The BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2024 nominees are: Barbra Banda, Aitana Bonmatí, Naomi Girma, Caroline Graham-Hansen and Sophia Smith.

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