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How author V.E. Schwab is redefining the fantasy genre
Author V.E. Schwab has written nearly two dozen books since making her debut in 2011. Her novels feature modern characters and twisty plots, and are helping redefine the fantasy genre. Dana ...2 hours ago -
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Author Ta-Nehisi Coates talks new book "The Message"
Author Ta-Nehisi Coates has gained worldwide acclaim for his cultural commentary on race, class and division. His latest release, "The Message" revisits those themes while taking readers on a ...3 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Millions without power as Helene continues to flood southeastern US
Neighborhoods are underwater, dozens of people are dead and millions of Americans remain without power Saturday as Tropical Storm Helene continues to flood the southeastern United States. Helene, ...3 hours ago -
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Author Richard Powers on his new book "Playground"
Richard Powers has been writing for decades, after a career as a computer programmer. In 2019, his nature-inspired book "The Overstory" took home a Pulitzer Prize. His newest book, "Playground," ...5 hours ago -
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A far right party with Nazi roots is on the brink of power in Austria
Politics in a central European country of just 10 million people might not seem consequential.5 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
Eurosceptic Andrej Babiš eyes return to power in Czech Republic
Billionaire’s comeback could cement illiberal bloc in central Europe and raise fears over support for Ukraine7 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Vitol-owned UK power group enjoys profit surge on market disruption
VPI profits soar as company owned by world’s largest commodity trader continues to benefit from 2022 energy crisis7 hours ago - United Kingdom -
The New York Times - Science
Power Outages Hamper Assessment of Landslides From Helene
With communication lines down in the mountains amid Helene, early reports were unclear about how many landslides had occurred and the extent of damage from the storm.7 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Fuel Your Fire: 17 Powerful Quotes to Ignite Your Inner Greatness
Remember that success is the marathon of a lifetime, not a sprint.13 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Who’s left at OpenAI? Sam Altman consolidates power after failed coup
Departure of chief technology officer Mira Murati ensures ChatGPT-maker’s chief executive is now surrounded by allies15 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Mexican authorities uncover 24 drug cartel surveillance cameras in city on the border with Arizona
Mexican authorities say they have detected and seized 24 drug cartel surveillance cameras fixed to telephone and light posts in the border city of San Luis Rio Colorado17 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Death toll from Hurricane Helen rises to above 40 as it continues inward – latest updates
Death toll continues to rise in Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas; Helene downgraded to tropical depression. Multiple people killed as deadly storm hits south-eastern US The National ...19 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Helene blamed for over 40 deaths; millions without power
Helene weakened to a tropical depression Friday afternoon but continued to dump rain across the south. More than 40 storm-related deaths have been confirmed as millions of residents remain without ...19 hours ago -
NBC News - Politics
Close Maryland Senate race could determine balance of power in Congress
The 2024 Maryland Senate race between Democrat Angela Alsobrooks and former Republican Governor Larry Hogan is neck-and-neck, a surprising turn in a reliably blue state. NBC News' Antonia Hylton ...19 hours ago -
ABC News - Sports
Wimbledon's plans for expansion approved by London authorities despite residents' concerns
A proposal by Wimbledon organizers to expand the site of the Grand Slam tournament with 39 new tennis courts has been given the green light by local authorities20 hours ago -
ABC News - Top stories
Hurricane Helene live updates: 43 dead across the South
Helene made landfall in Florida's Big Bend region Thursday night as a massive Category 4 hurricane -- the strongest hurricane to make landfall in the Big Bend on record.21 hours ago -
The New York Times - Business
Nuclear Power Is the New A.I. Trade. What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
Artificial intelligence’s hunger for energy has set off a boom in utility stocks and may lead to the reopening of the Three Mile Island nuclear plant, our columnist says.22 hours ago -
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A man trying to cremate his dog sparked a wildfire in Colorado, authorities say
Wildfire investigators looking for the cause of blaze in western Colorado last month discovered the partially burned remains of a dog — leading to the conclusion that a man’s attempted cremation of ...22 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
More than 3 million without power after Helene landfall
More than 3 million Americans in the Southeast reported power outages related to Hurricane Helene on Friday, with states on the eastern seaboard from Florida to Virginia reporting more than 100,000 ...22 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Tunisia passes law to strip courts of power over election authority appointed by president
Tunisia’s parliament has amended a law to strip power from courts over decisions made by an embattled election authority whose members are appointed by President Kais SaiedYesterday -
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Helene ravages the Southeast, killing at least 22 and leaving millions without power
Hurricane Helene killed at least 22 people and left millions without power across the Southeast, officials said.Yesterday -
ABC News - Tech
Mark Zuckerberg faces deposition in AI copyright lawsuit from Sarah Silverman and other authors
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg will be deposed as part of a lawsuit brought by authors including comedian Sarah Silverman accusing the company of copyright infringement to train its artificial ...Yesterday -
NBC News - Politics
NYC Mayor Adams turns himself in to federal authorities ahead of arraignment
New York City Mayor Eric Adams will step into a Manhattan courtroom and into the history books on Friday when he is arraigned on federal corruption and bribery charges that could force him out of ...Yesterday -
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MarketWatch - Business
‘He has never paid rent or utilities:’ Do I have the legal and moral authority to charge my brother rent to live in our family home?
‘My brother has been living there while my father was alive — and still is. He did not pay any rent or utilities’Yesterday -
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Richard Engel reports from Tyre, Lebanon, at a location recently bombed by Israel
The streets around an area in southern Lebanon that was targeted by Israeli warplanes on Monday were eerily deserted Friday. NBC News' Richard Engel reports from the wreckage of a building that is ...Yesterday - Israel -
The Guardian - World
Stevie Nicks releases song inspired by fight for abortion rights: ‘Don’t let them take your power’
Fleetwood Mac singer addresses American women in The Lighthouse, encouraging them to make a stand as abortion rights dominate US election campaigning. Stevie Nicks has released a forthright new ...Yesterday - Abortion -
Inc. - Business
Sir Richard Branson Says What Separates Successful Companies From All the Rest Comes Down to 1 Leadership Principle
Richard Branson stands by a different -- and rare -- philosophy to grow his businesses.Yesterday -
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Former defense minister set to lead Japan amid efforts to counter China's growing power
Shigeru Ishiba is set to become Japan’s new prime minister after the governing Liberal Democratic Party elected him as its new leader on Friday.Yesterday - China -
The Guardian - World
Hurricane Helene makes landfall in Florida as powerful category 4 storm
Surge could rise to as much as 20ft in some spots after huge storm strengthened as it careened across Gulf of Mexico. Hurricane Helene made landfall along the Florida coast on Thursday night as a ...Yesterday - Florida -
CBS News - Top stories
Southeast braces for powerful Hurricane Helene
Helene is expected to make landfall in Florida's Big Bend area as a major hurricane, bringing with it the risk of serious flooding to the Southeast. Jason Allen has the latest.Yesterday -
VentureBeat - Tech
Google says Gemini-powered automations coming to Workspace next month
Google said it plans to roll out agents slowly through Workspace as Gemini begins to show productivity gains for customers.Yesterday - Google -
The New York Times - Top stories
Zelensky’s Star Power Fades on Capitol Hill
As the war drags on, Ukraine’s president receives a quieter welcome in Washington and faces angry questions from some Republicans.Yesterday - Ukraine -
CBS Sports - Sports
Group of Five Power Rankings: James Madison vaults into top three after historic upset of North Carolina
A look at the hottest Group of Five teams across college football heading into Week 52 days ago