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Book Review: ‘Golden Years,’ by James Chappel

A new book traces shifts in the nation’s treatment of aging adults — for better and for worse.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Shipowners’ record order book for container vessels prompts downturn warnings

Total capacity of ships on order overtakes pandemic levels despite uncertain outlook for global trade

Financial Times - Jan. 6

5 AI Tools to Save You Time

Embrace the AI boom with tools that will simplify your workload and supercharge your efficiency.

Inc. - Jan. 5

'Welsh culture isn't fantasy - so stop misusing it for mystical books'

While some celebrate the spread of Welsh language and culture, its misuse is a concern for others.

BBC News - Jan. 5

Derrick Henry ties Jim Brown in NFL record book, helps Ravens secure AFC North title on 31st birthday

Henry celebrated in style vs. Cleveland

CBS Sports - Jan. 5

Timing of HC interviews hinges on Vikings-Lions

The outcome of Sunday night's Vikings-Lions game will determine when Ben Johnson, Aaron Glenn and Brian Flores can start interviewing for head coaching jobs.

ESPN - Jan. 4

Is It Time for the Giants to Move On From Their General Manager?

Joe Schoen and the head coach, Brian Daboll, came to New York from Buffalo as a “package deal.” That may no longer be the case.

The New York Times - Jan. 4

Postecoglou repeats same answer six times

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou repeatedly tells BBC Sport that Spurs would have beaten Newcastle "if all things were equal" following a 2-1 home defeat by the Magpies.

BBC News - Jan. 4

Is It Time for the N.F.L. to Rethink Its Playoff Format?

On Sunday, the Lions and Vikings face off to determine the N.F.C. No. 1 seed. The loser plays the first round on the road.

The New York Times - Jan. 4

It’s Time for Parents to Step Up in the Fight for Clean Air

Fossil fuel pollution is impacting the most vulnerable among us: children. Their future—and health—are at stake.

Wired - Jan. 4

Marlon Brando fury at ‘feeling like a freak’ among revelations in new book of Hollywood secrets

Brando, Ava Gardner, Anita Ekberg and other A-listers are featured in a memoir about the glamour of the 1950s film industry . Marlon Brando was the original angry young man, winning an Oscar for ...

The Guardian - Jan. 4

A Book App Used AI to ‘Roast’ Its Users. It Went Anti-Woke Instead

One year-end summary from Fable, a social app where people share what books they read, told the user, “Don’t forget to surface for the occasional white author, OK?”

Wired - Jan. 3

These airlines were the most on time in 2024, analysis finds

Delta ranked highest among U.S. carriers despite a computer outage in July that caused thousands of cancellations.

CBS News - Jan. 3

Is it time for a ‘reset’

It’s politicians’ new buzzword, so why can’t it work for the rest of us?

Financial Times - Jan. 3

Patrick Mahomes Left Off Pro Bowl Roster for First Time as a Starter

Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson and Joe Burrow were the A.F.C. quarterbacks selected.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Tesla sales declined for first time in a decade

Tesla sales for 2024 declined for the first time in 10 years despite enticing financing offers and low-priced leases. CBS MoneyWarch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more on the alarming trend. ...

CBS News - Jan. 2

Tesla's Global Vehicle Deliveries Fell in 2024 for the First Time in Years

A surge of promotional deals in the fourth quarter failed to stimulate sales enough to top the prior-year results.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2

Golf goes indoors on prime time with high-tech TGL league

Golf is moving indoors like never before

ABC News - Jan. 2

Tesla’s annual deliveries drop for first time since 2011

US electric vehicle pioneer led by Elon Musk has been hit by slowing demand

Financial Times - Jan. 2

These airlines were the most on time in 2024

Supply chain issues and strong travel demand continued in 2024.

CNBC - Jan. 2

Tesla's annual sales drop for the first time in a decade

Tesla's increase in global sales in the fourth quarter was not enough to overcome a sluggish first half of the year.

CBS News - Jan. 2

Politicians Want to Make New York Affordable. They Mean It This Time.

With voters anxious about the cost of living, politicians are eager to show how they are trying to help alleviate the crisis.

The New York Times - Jan. 2

We're selling this stock for the first time in a year, locking in a nearly 1,000% gain

The last time we trimmed this stock was Jan. 2, 2024.

CNBC - Jan. 2

Justin Baldoni files $250M libel lawsuit against New York Times

Actor and director Justin Baldoni has filed a $250 million lawsuit against The New York Times, saying they uncritically embraced Blake Lively’s narrative when reporting on her smear campaign ...

NBC News - Jan. 2

Farage and why Badenoch does not have time to ‘watch this space’

Chatter about a Boris Johnson return illuminates the depth of the Conservative party’s funk

Financial Times - Jan. 2

Strasbourg, Ankara, Madrid: none felt like home, but in books I discovered my people | Elif Shafak

As a child I moved from France to Turkey to Spain – then I finally found roots and belonging in stories. In our end of year series, writers and public figures remember the place or time when they ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

Trump claims a mandate, but he won’t have much time to fulfill it

The vanquished party is always one election away from redemption.

The Hill - Jan. 1

The week's bestselling books, Jan. 5

The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 1

It's time to reset your finances for 2025's knowns and unknowns

2025 could bring economic changes with the potential to hit millions of people’s wallets in different ways.

NBC News - Jan. 1

5 Books for Building Lasting Professional Relationships

Level up your leadership skills through deeper, more effective communication and connection with colleagues.

Inc. - Jan. 1

Hey, Maybe It's Time to Delete Some Old Chat Histories

Your messages going back years are likely still lurking online, potentially exposing sensitive information you forgot existed. But there's no time like the present to do some digital decluttering.

Wired - Jan. 1

Times Square Revelers Ring in a Soggy New Year After Thunderstorm

People lined up in ponchos to see the New Year’s Eve ball-drop in New York.

The New York Times - Jan. 1

We Live in Time review – romance blossoms for Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield

This sensitive if contrived romantic drama has shades of Richard Curtis and is carried along by the strength of its lead performances. There are endearing, intelligent and forthright performances ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

‘It Ends With Us’ Actor and Director and His Publicists Sue The Times for Libel

Justin Baldoni claims that The Times defamed him and his team in an article about the actress Blake Lively’s allegations that she had been the victim of a smear campaign.