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The week's bestselling books, April 20
The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, April 20, 2025, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.Los Angeles Times - 12h -
The 30 best fiction books of the last 30 years
To celebrate the 30th edition of the L.A. Times Festival of Books, we asked authors, editors, critics and scholars to select the 30 best fiction books since the festival was inaugurated.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
12 Best Heat Protectant Sprays for Wet and Dry Hair (2025)
I spent months testing dozens of heat protectants for hair. Whether you’re blow-drying, curling, or straightening, these are the best formulas I’ve found.Wired - 1d -
Street Style Look of the Week: Shades of Beige
An ensemble of soft garments exuded cozy sophistication.The New York Times - 1d -
From A-plus Wings to C-minus Valkyries, grading every team's draft performance
Dallas, with Bueckers at No. 1, and Washington, which got Sonia Citron at No. 3, got high marks.ESPN - 13h -
AI Is Changing Work Forever—and Employees Are Leading the Way
Gen AI is supercharging individual productivity, and the best companies encourage it.Inc. - 15h -
Most valuable players for every Top 25 college football team entering 2025
Arch Manning and Jeremiah Smith are the MVPs driving the nation's best teams.CBS Sports - 7h -
Neuroscience Says Music Is an Emotion Regulation Machine. Here’s What to Play for Happiness, Productivity, or Deep Thinking
Neuroscience shows music has big effects on our productivity, performance, and state of mind. Use that to your advantage.Inc. - 17h -
Iran, U.S. nuclear talks to continue next week, Iranian state TV reports
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei wrote on X that the "indirect talks" had begun.CBS News - 3d -
The Best Fits for This Year’s N.F.L. Draft Quarterback Prospects
The Tennessee Titans will likely take Cam Ward with the No. 1 pick. After that, it’s anyone’s guess where top passers will land.The New York Times - 2d -
Polaroid Flip Review: The Best Polaroid for Most People
The new Polaroid Flip comes loaded with features to help bring some much-needed reliability to instant photography—without making it sterile.Wired - 1d -
13 Best Leggings of 2025, Tested and Reviewed by WIRED
Whether you’re doing ab crunches or pressing play on the next episode, these leggings are built for every kind of marathon.Wired - 1d -
Inter Milan vs. Bayern how to watch, odds: 2025 UEFA Champions League picks, prediction on Wednesday, April 16
Jon Eimer locked in his best bets for Wednesday's Bayern Munich vs. Inter Milan UEFA Champions League quarterfinal match on Paramount+CBS Sports - 7h -
Why Aaliyah Chavez is no longer No. 1 in the final 2025 class rankings
The final high school player rankings saw big jumps -- including Jasmine Davidson taking over as the best player in the 2025 ESPN 100.ESPN - 7h -
AP PHOTOS: Coachella continues with Weezer, T-Pain and a Bernie Sanders appearance
Coachella's second day featured high-profile guests from Hollywood and Washington, D.C., an emotional performance from Weezer and a peaceful transfer of power between electropop stars. Then there ...ABC News - 3d -
OpenAI slashes prices for GPT-4.1, igniting AI price war among tech giants
OpenAI slashes GPT-4.1 API prices by up to 75% while offering superior coding performance and million-token context windows, triggering an industry-wide AI pricing war with Anthropic, Google, and xAI.VentureBeat - 2d -
All Runes In RuneScape Dragonwilds And How To Get Them
Any veteran of the RuneScape franchise knows how invaluable runes are. They are used to perform dozens of crucial and useful actions in RuneScape, and no matter how many you have, you could always ...GameSpot - 6h -
34 Best Family Board Games (2025): Catan, Onitama, Codenames
From monsters to kittens to strategy games, these sets will liven things up on nights when everyone is tired of screens.Wired - 2d -
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Helinox Chair One (re) Review: The Best Camping Chair
Despite the annoying naming convention, the Helinox Chair One (re) is an impressive upgrade to Helinox's classic, compact camping chair.Wired - 2d -
If the Best Talent Turned Pro, the W.N.B.A. Draft Would Look Different
Rules around draft eligibility could be holding the league back.The New York Times - 2d -
The 7 Best Milk Frothers for Your Home Espresso Setup (2025)
Up your home espresso-making game with these WIRED-tested foam makers.Wired - 1d -
6 Best Rain Jackets (2025): Cheap, Eco-Friendly, Hiking, and Running
When it rains, it pours. Here are our picks for cold, wet days—plus expert tips on deciphering product specs.Wired - 1d -
13 Best Coachella Looks: Lady Gaga, Jennie, Bernie Sanders & More
Nearly naked gowns, glow-in-the-dark bodices, metal armor and more.The New York Times - 1d -
13 Best Beauty Box Subscriptions, Tested and Reviewed (2025)
A beauty subscription box feels like a monthly present. These are our favorites.Wired - 13h -
15 Best Outdoor Security Cameras (2025): Battery-Powered, LTE, No Subscription
These weatherproof outdoor security cams keep a watchful eye on your property while you get on with life. Our list includes battery-powered and LTE devices and options that need no subscription.Wired - 12h -
8 Best Beard Trimmers (2025): Full Beards, Hair, Stubble
These beard tools deliver an excellent trim for all types of facial hair.Wired - 11h -
How To Get The Best Ending In Lost Records: Bloom And Rage
Lost Records: Bloom & Rage Tape 2 is finally out now, bringing Don't Nod's latest narrative adventure to a close. Unlike Tape 1, this second half of the story includes chapter objectives you can ...GameSpot - 6h -
Best Fantasy Football landing spots for Kaleb Johnson in the 2025 NFL Draft
Kaleb Johnson could outperform ADP if he lands in one of these three spotsCBS Sports - 4h -
Nissan Sakura 2025 Review: Price, Availability, Specs
Meet the Sakura, the best-selling electric car in Japan. It has driver assistance, auto-parking, fast charging, bidirectional power, and acres of charm. The killer stat: It only costs $17,000.Wired - 14h -
'A Minecraft Movie' stomps to $80.6 million in second weekend
After just two weeks in theaters, “A Minecraft Movie” is already the highest grossing Hollywood release of 2025ABC News - 3d -
Trump tariff plans bring wide concern about financial impact — CBS News poll
President Trump's approvals on economy and inflation dip, as Wall Street has one of its most volatile weeks in recent years.CBS News - 3d -
Kind Snacks Founder Daniel Lubetzky’s Newest Venture? A Civic Movement
This week on ‘From the Ground Up,’ Daniel Lubetzky discusses how his Builders Movement combats ‘toxic polarization.’Inc. - 1d -
China Girds for Economic Stress of Trump’s Tariffs
The economy grew steadily from January through March, but U.S. tariffs pose a risk for China in the coming weeks and months.The New York Times - 21h -
Homebuyers rush to riskier loans, as tariff turmoil pushes interest rates higher
Mortgage rates moved sharply higher last week, causing a drop in mortgage demand and a surge in homebuyers seeking riskier loans.CNBC - 13h -
Former cybersecurity agency chief Chris Krebs leaves SentinelOne after Trump targets him in executive order
A week after President Trump specifically targeted Chris Krebs in an executive order, the former head of CISA has left SentinelOne.CNBC - 2h -
CBS wins a temporary reprieve in 'Wheel of Fortune,' 'Jeopardy' fight with Sony
Last week, a judge ruled that Sony Pictures Television could take over distribution of the lucrative game shows.Los Angeles Times - 4h -
Rashford's future undecided after Villa UCL exit
Unai Emery said the future of on-loan Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford "depends on the next weeks."ESPN - 1h -
What Is Happening With Fyre Festival 2?
After weeks of confusion, the organizers of the event have scrapped its location once again.The New York Times - 1h -
The 45 Best Shows on Max (aka HBO Max) Right Now (April 2025)
When No One Sees Us, The White Lotus, and Celtics City are just a few of the shows you need to be watching on Max this month.Wired - 1d