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‘Books picked me up on bad days’: how reading romance helped Lucy Mangan through grief
After the death of her father, the writer took refuge in the kinds of stories she had once written off – discovering a comforting world of funny heroines and happy endings. Grief is an intensifier. ...The Guardian - 6h -
A Book Club for Bewildered Democrats
Democrats will have no shot at containing Trump if they don’t first understand why voters turn to him.The New York Times - Feb. 22 -
These Books Are Absolutely Unreadable. That’s the Point.
A new exhibition at the Center for Book Arts in New York features a range of items — transistor radios, lanterns, cigarette lighters and more — designed to look like books.The New York Times - 6d -
10 books to read in March
Promising books, fiction and nonfiction, to consider for your March reading listLos Angeles Times - 1d -
Book excerpt: "Carson the Magnificent"
Bill Zehme and Mike Thomas' biography examines the public and private lives of the man who remade late-night TV.CBS News - 18h -
How safe is it to fly in bad weather?
Despite recent aircraft incidents, flying is still the safest method of travel. But how do pilots cope with bad weather?BBC News - Feb. 21 -
Who’s afraid of the big, bad sabbatical?
Not as many hard-charging banks as you might thinkFinancial Times - 6d -
Encryption ‘back doors’ are a bad idea
UK pressure on Apple for data access could leave the majority less safeFinancial Times - 3d -
The good, the bad and the ugly of earnings statements
Too often companies bewilder readers by lapsing into corporate jargon or abbreviationsFinancial Times - 3d -
Why is the flu so bad this year?
The U.S. is in the midst of its first “high severity” flu season in seven years. Flu activity has slowed in recent weeks, but experts warn that the season isn’t over yet.NBC News - 20h -
The week's bestselling books, Feb. 23
The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 19 -
Book excerpt: "Resolute" by Benjamin Hall
The Fox News correspondent and author of the bestseller "Saved" writes about his recovery from devastating injuries suffered from a Russian missile attack in Ukraine, and of his return to Kyiv.CBS News - Feb. 21 -
The week's bestselling books, March 2
The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, March 2, 2025, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
Bad Therapists Are Out There. Here’s How to Handle Them.
Declarations of love, snoring, exercising and other boundary violations can really derail a therapeutic relationship.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
House Democrat planning 'Bad DOGE Act'
Rep. Dave Min (D-Calif.) is planning to introduce a bill titled "Bad DOGE Act” in the House against the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), arguing that it is engaged in an "abuse of ...The Hill - 4d -
Trump-Zelenskyy clash fuelled by years of bad blood
Oval Office brawl has its roots in 2019 phone call between the US and Ukrainian leadersFinancial Times - 17h -
Book Review: ‘Right-Wing Women,’ by Andrea Dworkin
In a newly reissued 1983 book, the radical feminist Andrea Dworkin argued that conservative women understood the reality of male domination.The New York Times - 3d -
Oscars flashback: Morgan Freeman enters the history books
The actor won a supporting actor trophy for his performance in Clint Eastwood's 'Million Dollar Baby,' the second of their three collaborations.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
Murkowski book with 'fervent' appeal for bipartisanship planned for June
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) is penning a bipartisanship-focused memoir that calls for compromise amid a deeply divided Congress. "Far From Home" details how Murkowski "learned to adapt to the ...The Hill - 3d -
5 Key Ways Bad Leaders Expose Themselves When Under Pressure
Watch for these warning signs of bad leadership under pressure.Inc. - Feb. 21 -
FDA says Ozempic and Wegovy shortage is ending. That’s bad news for this wellness stock.
“We will continue to offer access to personalized treatments as allowed by law to meet patient needs,” Hims & Hers CEO said.MarketWatch - Feb. 21 -
Bad DOGE: Firing IRS workers will fuel tax cheating and cost billions
Cutting IRS jobs may sound appealing to some, but the long-term consequences could be disastrous.The Hill - 4d -
4 reasons why a US sovereign wealth fund is a bad idea
President Trump has issued an executive order to develop a plan for the establishment of a sovereign wealth fund, but this idea is not feasible as the federal government has no excess wealth and ...The Hill - 4d -
Rachel Maddow on MSNBC canceling Joy Reid show: 'Bad mistake'
MSNBC host Rachel Maddow criticized her own network over its decision to cut fellow prime-time anchor Joy Reid as part of a larger restructuring across the network this week. Saying it was "hard to ...The Hill - 4d -
White House social media Trump-style: bad taste, sycophancy and trolling
The president’s official feeds are traditionally relatively sober but the 2025 version projects a petulant wannabe king. Traditionally the White House social media feeds have been a relatively ...The Guardian - 2d -
Bad report card: Woody gets F from Jets players
Woody Johnson received a grade of F from Jets players in the NFLPA's annual team report cards.ESPN - 2d -
Ranking all 14 new NWSL team jerseys: The good, bad and ugly
A new NWSL season means one thing: New kits! Here are all 14 new jerseys for 2025, ranked from ugly to awesome.ESPN - 2d -
'We are still in the fight' - just how bad does it look for Leicester?
Leicester boss Ruud van Nistelrooy insists his side are "still in the fight" to stay up despite suffering an 11th loss in 12 Premier League games at West Ham.BBC News - 1d -
Friday’s ‘economic blackout’ is a fool’s errand — and gives ‘woke’ a bad name
Organized by the People’s Union USA, it aims to boycott major retailers for 24 hours.MarketWatch - 1d -
Republican lawmaker on Trump-Zelensky meeting: 'A bad day for America’s foreign policy'
Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) characterized Friday’s contentious meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as a “bad day” for U.S. foreign policy. "A bad day for ...The Hill - 21h -
What is the good news and bad news on new inflation report?
The Federal Reserve's key measure of inflation cooled slightly in January. The personal consumption expenditures price index, which measures price changes for consumers, rose .3% since last month ...CBS News - 17h -
Zelensky won’t apologize for Oval Office spat, says it was bad for both sides
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wouldn’t apologize for the meeting with President Trump, which erupted into a remarkable and tense spat, arguing that the situation was bad for both ...The Hill - 17h -
Salt out early as England make bad start against South Africa
England opener Phil Salt clubs an "easy catch" straight to South Africa's Rassie van der Dussen in the first over of their ICC Champions Trophy match in Karachi.BBC News - 8h -
With ‘Paper Doll,’ Dylan Mulvaney Wrote the Book on Girlhood. Now What?
Her bubbly video diaries about her gender transition were once a study in oversharing. Now on the other side of a nationwide boycott, she sees the value in keeping some things to herself.The New York Times - Feb. 19 -
Need to attend a meeting, order groceries or book a flight? There's an 'AI agent' for that
As big tech developers race to roll out the next generation of artificial intelligence, some people are already enlisting an army of AI helpers to check off their daily to-do lists.NBC News - 6d -
Trump: New Michael Wolff book 'total FAKE JOB'
President Trump on Sunday slammed a new book by author Michael Wolff, calling it “a total FAKE JOB." “So-called ‘Author’ Michael Wolff’s new book is a total FAKE JOB, just like the other JUNK he ...The Hill - 5d -
"The Sandlot" star Patrick Renna returns to the game with a new kids' book
Three decades after his iconic role as "Ham" in "The Sandlot," Patrick Renna is teaching young players life lessons through "A Little Slugger's Guide to the Unwritten Rules of Baseball and Life."CBS News - 5d -
Trump threatens lawsuits, 'NICE NEW LAW' over anonymous sources in books
President Trump on Wednesday threatened lawsuits against authors who use anonymous sources in books about him or his allies, calling them defamatory and dishonest. Trump also teased that a new law ...The Hill - 3d -
Most banned books feature people of color and LGBTQ+ people, report finds
Study counteracts claims by conservative lawmakers that books being removed from classrooms are sexually explicit. The majority of banned books in US public schools last year dealt with people of ...The Guardian - 2d -
Defense Dept. Schools Pause Pride Clubs and Remove Books
Clubs for Hispanic and Asian students were also among the student groups put on hold as officials raced to interpret Trump administration orders.The New York Times - 2d