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Book excerpt: "The Antidote" by Karen Russell
The bestselling author of "Swamplandia!" and "Vampires in the Lemon Grove" returns with a Nebraska Dust Bowl-era tale of a prairie witch, who stores the memories that townsfolk don't want to carry.CBS News - Mar. 9 -
The week's bestselling books, March 16
The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, March 16, 2025, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
Rodrigo Duterte, the strongman brought to book
After presiding over a bloody drugs crackdown while in office, the former Philippine president has been detained by the ICCFinancial Times - 3d -
Investigation advances into Gene Hackman's mysterious death, with update by New Mexico authorities
Authorities are preparing to reveal more information about the investigation into the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy ArakawaABC News - Mar. 7 -
Uzo Aduba takes the lead in Netflix murder mystery "The Residence"
Three-time Emmy winner Uzo Aduba stars as Cordelia Cupp, a fearless detective investigating a White House murder in Netflix's new series "The Residence." With Shonda Rhimes as an executive ...CBS News - 5d -
Unprecedented images of mysterious Mars moon captured by space probe
A space probe named Hera captured images of Mars' small Deimos moon while on a mission to examine an asteroid.CBS News - 4d -
Confronting the threat posed by mystery drone swarms over the U.S.
Drones have repeatedly swarmed sensitive military sites. Current and former Air Force generals, along with a senior member of Congress, say the incursions pose a security threat.CBS News - 1d -
Mao Zedong’s first Little Red Book had blue cover and less propaganda
Rare early editions of book by communist party chairman, who shunned the idea of wealth, set to fetch £1m at auction. The thoughts of Mao Zedong , published in 1964 under the title Quotations , ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
L.A. Times Festival of Books lineup features Chelsea Handler, Stacey Abrams, Amanda Gorman, Jon M. Chu and more
The L.A. Times Festival of Books lineup is here. Celebrating its 30th anniversary, this year's festival will feature Chelsea Handler, Stacey Abrams, Amanda Gorman, Jon M. Chu and more.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
How "The Cake Mix Doctor" Anne Byrn plans to represent a region in her latest book
Journalist, food historian and native Southerner Anne Byrn has spent the last three years working on a comprehensive book about an influential culinary tradition. "Baking in the American South" ...CBS News - 2d -
Chuck Schumer postpones book events due to 'security concerns' amid Democratic backlash over shutdown fight
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is postponing several events across the country this week to promote his new book amid Democratic backlash to his handling of last week's government funding fight.NBC News - 14h -
Meta’s Efforts to Block a Muckraking Exposé Make ‘Careless People’ a Must-Read Book
A new book by a former Meta executive blows the lid off an allegedly toxic workplace. The company’s efforts to squelch its promotion has increased sales and offered plenty of free publicity.Inc. - 14h -
The 11 Best Xbox Accessories You Can Buy (2025)
From headsets to hard drives, these are the best Xbox accessories.Wired - 2d -
Best Employers: UK
In this report, we highlight the FT’s ranking of the 500 best employers in the UK. Plus: employers rethink what makes a workplace desirable; healthcare pay lags behind worker commitment; ...Financial Times - Mar. 10 -
The Hot Place to Be Seen for Young Indians: Book Festivals
From beaches to hilltops, young people are driving a boom in literary events as they read more in India’s dozens of native languages.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
Book excerpt: "Dream Count" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
In her long-awaited return to fiction, the author of "Americanah" presents her intricately-woven novel that explores love, ambition, family expectations, and the forces that shape women's choices.CBS News - Mar. 9 -
Book Review: ‘Careless People,’ by Sarah Wynn-Williams
“Careless People,” a memoir by a former Facebook executive, portrays feckless company leaders cozying up to authoritarian regimes.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
Ruling Stops Promotion of Meta Exposé Book
Meta’s former director of global public policy Sarah Wynn-Williams penned the tell-all.Inc. - 5d -
Meta Tries to Bury a Tell-All Book
Mark Zuckerberg might be in his post-fact-checking-era. But that hasn’t stopped Meta from going after the author of Careless People.Wired - 3d -
Meta Tries to Bury a Tell-All Book
Mark Zuckerberg might be in his post-fact-checking-era. But that hasn’t stopped Meta from going after the author of Careless People.Wired - 3d -
Book Review: ‘When the Going Was Good,’ by Graydon Carter
The former Vanity Fair editor reflects on an era’s power moves and expense-account adventures in a new memoir.The New York Times - 3d -
'A library is more than a place with books, it is a lifeline'
Research by the BBC finds libraries are being lost at a rate of about 40 each year.BBC News - 4h -
Vote in a best-of-the-best poll for Erie County's female winter athletes
The Erie Times-News is running a special ballot to determine Erie County's best female winter athlete among its past poll victors.Yahoo Sports - 8h -
The Key Reason Trump’s Poll Numbers Are Sagging
A central mystery of Trump’s presidency is whether his actions are in step with what voters want or whether he is going rogue on America.The New York Times - 11h -
Lutnick: Canada becoming US state 'best way' to merge economies
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Wednesday that Canada becoming a U.S. state is the “best way” to merge the two countries’ economies. “The best way, the president has said it, the best way to ...The Hill - 5d -
2025 NFL free agent QB rankings: Best team fits, projected deals for Kirk Cousins, other key veterans
A look at the best signal-callers set to be availableCBS Sports - Mar. 8 -
Whippet called Miuccia wins best in show at Crufts
A whippet from Italy has been named best in show at the 2025 Crufts dog show in Birmingham.BBC News - Mar. 10 -
Miuccia the Italian whippet named best in show at Crufts
Miuccia, an Italian whippet, beat more than 18,000 dogs to be named best in show at the Crufts dog show in Birmingham, U.K.NBC News - Mar. 10 -
Best iPad to Buy (and Some to Avoid) in 2025
We break down the current iPad lineup to help you figure out which one of Apple’s tablets is best for you.Wired - 3d -
Best iPad to Buy (and Some to Avoid) in 2025
We break down the current iPad lineup to help you figure out which one of Apple’s tablets is best for you.Wired - 3d -
With Raiders trading for Geno Smith, Shedeur Sanders is now the biggest mystery of the 2025 NFL Draft
“I wouldn’t cross the Raiders off yet,” a high-ranking AFC executive told Yahoo Sports. It reflects a new reality for quarterback-desperate NFL teams — and the resultant white-hot spotlight that's ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 8 -
After Amy Gleason’s sudden rise to prominence, mystery surrounds DOGE acting administrator
Amy Gleason, a nurse turned health care technology consultant, was recently named the acting administrator for DOGE. How much control she has at DOGE is unclear.NBC News - Mar. 9 -
Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis dealing with mystery 'viral illness,' misses sixth consecutive game
Porzingis last suited up on Feb. 26 due to an illness the Celtics "haven't been able to fully identify"CBS Sports - Mar. 11 -
5 years later, long Covid is still a medical mystery. Here's what scientists have learned.
What causes long Covid? Scientists don't fully understand why some develop disabling chronic complications after recovering from the virus. Clues are emerging.NBC News - 6d -
Connor Bedard Takes Mysterious Game Misconduct Penalty; Blackhawks Lose 4-2
The Chicago Blackhawks took on the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center on Thursday night. It was the first matchup between the last two number-one overall picks, Connor Bedard and Macklin Celebrini.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
With his next move still a mystery, Aaron Rodgers will be making a public appearance on Saturday
Two weeks ago, Aaron Rodgers was on the precipice of pro football irrelevance.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis expected to return vs. Nets after missing last eight games with mystery illness
Porzingis was dealing with a viral illness that the team could not identifyCBS Sports - 2d -
Mysterious sea foam on South Australian beaches reportedly leaves more than 100 surfers ill
Leafy seadragons, fish, and octopuses among creatures to have washed up dead on both Waitpinga beach and Parsons beach. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking ...The Guardian - 5h -
Three best NBA FanDuel prop picks for Friday, March 14: Use Julius Randle, Bradley Beal in best bets
SportsLine's computer model revealed its three best NBA FanDuel player props for FridayCBS Sports - 3d -
Three best NBA prop picks for Saturday, March 15: Use Steph Curry, Cameron Johnson in best bets
SportsLine's computer model revealed its three best NBA player props for SaturdayCBS Sports - 2d