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ABC News - Entertainment
Book Review: Crystal King combines food, myths and surrealism with 'In the Garden of Monsters'
Salvador Dali hires a young artist with a striking similarity to the goddess Proserpina to model for him in a mystical garden almost as surreal as Dali himself6 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Censorship reports show a mixed picture on U.S. book challenges
Between January 1 and August 31, there were 414 attempts to censor library materials or services across the country, according to the American Library Association.6 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
America inching toward World War III? Nonsense.
If an objective, fact-based analysis is made, no matter how dangerous conditions may superficially look, no evidence is forthcoming that suggests a world war looms.6 hours ago -
ABC News - Entertainment
Book Review: 'America First' is a resonant history of FDR's fight against isolationist movement
In “America First: Roosevelt vs Lindbergh in the Shadow of War,” historian H7 hours ago -
The New York Times - Business
How Trump Could Upend Taxation in America
With slogans and in social-media posts, the former president has dribbled out ideas that, together, would fundamentally change how taxes are collected in the U.S.7 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The New York Times - Business
How Assouline Built a Business Selling Luxury Books
Assouline has made its name publishing tomes that sell for $1,000 or more. But that’s just the beginning of this family-run company’s ambitions.7 hours ago -
ABC News - Entertainment
Book Review: Wright Thompson exposes deep racist roots of the Mississippi Delta in ‘The Barn’
Wright Thompson travels back to his native Mississippi to examine the place where Emmett Till was murdered for his new book “The Barn.”8 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Book Review: ‘Intermezzo,’ by Sally Rooney
Her new novel, “Intermezzo,” considers love in its various permutations.9 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
Fed rate cuts should boost corporate America’s buyback binge
No one wants to end up paying more for a poorer-quality company9 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
Hugo Boss shares fall on double downgrade from Bank of America
The luxury fashion brand was downgraded from a buy to an underperform rating on concerns about the ongoing slowdown in the luxury sector.9 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Bank of America on track to open 40 new branches this year
While more customers are doing their banking online, bank branches are still being added and renovated for customers to meet in person with bankers.10 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
US public schools banned 10,000 books in most recent academic year
Survey by PEN America suggests bans nearly tripled nationwide from previous year’s figure. More than 10,000 books were banned in US public schools from 2023 to 2024, according to a report, marking ...12 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
How America’s health care system fails women in pain
For 20 years, doctors told Diana Falzone her pain was normal. “Well, that’s just how it is for some women,” she remembers one saying after she began experiencing unusually heavy and “very, very ...13 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
National Archives preserves America’s most precious historical documents | 60 Minutes
The National Archives, built to safeguard America’s heritage, holds more than 13.5 billion paper records. But it's been in the news lately for what was missing: certain presidential papers.13 hours ago -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
How Food Critic Keith Lee Reviews Restaurants
The restaurant reviewer Keith Lee tastes takeout dishes in his car, and sometimes offends whole cities in the process.14 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
‘Moneypenny with more power’: book celebrates UK’s forgotten female spies
Dr Claire Hubbard-Hall reveals contribution of Kathleen Pettigrew, most senior secretary in MI6 and inspiration for Ian Fleming, and others in new title. For decades, their work has been hidden ...19 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Trumponomics: the radical plan that would reshape America’s economy
In a bid to boost manufacturing, the Republican candidate is promising sweeping tariffs. Critics warn they would cause huge damage and heighten global tensions19 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Wired - Tech
18 Best Fitness Trackers (2024), Tested and Reviewed
Whether you’re skiing in the backcountry or trampolining in the backyard, we have an activity tracker for you.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Latin America hedges its bets amid US disinterest
Latin American leaders are sharpening their anti-American rhetoric as attention north of the border is increasingly pulled to other matters. Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
How to fix America’s harmful youth sports culture
Instead of fostering a young athlete’s love of the sport, many programs put immense pressure on children and their families.2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Even in this election year, undividing America is possible
Taking that first step seems daunting, but it’s simple: We need more, not fewer, real conversations.2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Eye on America: Honoring Willie Mays and Dwyane Wade’s WNBA investment
In Alabama, we visit the ball field where the late Willie Mays made his professional debut, and look into today’s efforts to increase Black representation in baseball. Then in Illinois, we speak ...2 days ago - WNBA -
Wired - Tech
America’s Dairy Farms Have Vanished
US dairy farms are disappearing, down 95 percent in terms of numbers since the 1970s—milk price rules are one reason why.2 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Did the 1990s break America’s faith in democracy?
Three new books on the US look at the Clinton decade, the rise of conspiracies and the existential threat of November’s presidential election2 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
How the top election official in America's biggest swing state is preparing for November
Al Schmidt, Pennsylvania’s top state election official, outlined Thursday how administrators in the nation’s biggest battleground state are preparing to take on election misinformation and even ...3 days ago -
ABC News - Entertainment
Music Review: Katy Perry returns with the uninspired and forgettable '143'
Katy Perry’s new album title “143” is code for “I love you,” based on the number of letters in each word of the phrase3 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Slovakia targets ‘wealthy’ book buyers with steep VAT rise
Booksellers, publishers and pro-Russia groups deride proposed rate increase to reduce public deficit . Slovakia’s populist government has announced plans to drastically raise value-added tax (VAT) ...3 days ago -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Review: In the darkly funny 'A Different Man,' an actor ditches his identity, then misses it
Sebastian Stan plays a facially deformed actor who emerges from a miracle cure to realize he's lost something deeper, in a movie co-starring Renate Reinsve.3 days ago -
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ABC News - World
AP Week in Pictures: Latin America and Caribbean
Sept. 13-19, 2024 Demonstrators in Peru demanded more action from their government to combat fires in the Amazon. Mexicans celebrated Independence Day in the Zocalo, Mexico City's main square. ...3 days ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Relevent to Manage Bundesliga Media Rights in the Americas
The DFL, Germany’s top professional soccer organizer, is partnering with Stephen Ross’ Relevent Sports to expand the visibility of the Bundesliga and second-level Bundesliga 2 in North and South ...4 days ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
‘His Three Daughters’ Review: Sisters at Odds Together
Natasha Lyonne, Carrie Coon and Elizabeth Olsen play sisters who are caring for their dying father in this tender, funny family drama.4 days ago -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Fall 2024 Fashion Books by Iris Apfel, Diane Keaton & More
Iris Apfel, Diane Keaton and Henri Bendel are just some of the style icons featured in the pages of this season’s most fashionable titles.6 days ago