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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 -
Australian woman unknowingly gives birth to a stranger's baby after IVF clinic error
A woman in Australia unknowingly gave birth to a stranger's baby after an IVF clinic mistakenly transferred the wrong embryo, the clinic saidABC News - 5d -
Soil from the moon's far side suggests drier conditions than the side facing Earth
Soil and rocks returned from the moon's far side suggest it may be drier than the side constantly facing EarthABC News - Apr. 9 -
Deadly floods and storms affected more than 400,000 people in Europe in 2024
European State of the Climate report ‘lays bare’ impact of fossil fuels on continent during its hottest 12 months on record. The home-wrecking storms and floods that swept Europe last year affected ...The Guardian - 2d -
Retail sales increased 1.4% in March, greater than expected
Retail sales were expected to increase 1.2% in March, according to the Dow Jones consensus.CNBC - 13h -
OpenAI’s new GPT-4.1 models can process a million tokens and solve coding problems better than ever
OpenAI launched a new family of AI models this morning that significantly improve coding abilities while cutting costs, responding directly to growing competition in the enterprise AI market. The ...VentureBeat - 2d -
Sperm Donors Fathered More Than 25 Children Each, Netherlands Data Reveals
The numbers raise concerns about the risk of genetic anomalies as those children eventually seek partners and give birth.The New York Times - 1d -
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 - 14h -
Hertz shares surge more than 50% after Bill Ackman takes big stake in the rental car firm
Shares of Hertz surged 56% Wednesday after a regulatory filing revealed Pershing Square had built a 4.1% position as of the end of 2024.CNBC - 7h -
Ask questions, practice and know when to make an exit: how to start a conversation
Socializing can be hard, especially starting a conversation with a stranger – here are some tips from experts. Humans are social creatures – we live in groups, rely on others to survive and ...The Guardian - 11h -
Whiting Foundation announces grants of $50,000 each for 10 emerging writers
Ten emerging writers, from an author of speculative fiction to a poet rooted in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, have received $50,000 grants from the Whiting FoundationABC News - 5d -
LeBron James becomes first athlete to have a Ken doll
Sticking true to James' style and likeness, his Ken doll is an inch taller and comes in larger packaging than the standard doll.CBS News - Apr. 9 -
A Cautionary Tale of 408 Tentacles
One pet octopus suddenly became more than four dozen. They went viral. Then it all went south.The New York Times - 3d -
Study finds more people are obtaining abortions but fewer are traveling for it
A new study has found that fewer people crossed state lines for abortions in 2024 than the previous yearABC News - 1d -
PNY GeForce RTX 5060 Ti OC Review: High-Definition Gaming
This graphics card conquers 1080p gaming, but if you have to pay more than sticker price, you can do better.Wired - 14h -
Chinese tea chain Chagee aims for $400mn New York IPO despite tariff war
Maker of ‘teaspressos’ and ‘teapuccinos’ could be second-biggest Chinese listing in US in more than three yearsFinancial Times - 11h -
Tiny Love Stories: ‘Young, Headstrong and Wrong’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.The New York Times - 11h -
The Concert Cold War in a Quiet Enclave
Designed to be an idyllic neighborhood more than a century ago, Forest Hills Gardens is now a hub for music — and noise complaints.The New York Times - 7h -
UK advertisers cut spending for the first time in four years on tariff turmoil
More companies are reducing ad budgets than increasing them, trade body findsFinancial Times - 4h -
Japan exports growth misses expectations, rising by a modest 3.9% in March as tariffs bite
The growth missed expectations of a 4.5% rise from economists polled by Reuters, and was lower than the 11.4% jump in February.CNBC - 2h -
Brown University to see federal funding halted by Trump administration
A White House official says the Trump administration is planning to halt more than half a billion dollars in contracts and grants awarded to Brown UniversityABC News - Apr. 3 -
Pig Kidney Removed From Alabama Woman After Organ Rejection
Towana Looney lived with the kidney longer than any other transplant patient had tolerated an organ from a genetically modified animal.The New York Times - 5d -
Michelle Trachtenberg's cause of death revealed after family objected to coroner autopsy
Michelle Trachtenberg's cause of death comes to light more than a month after the 'Harriet the Spy' actor was found unresponsive in her New York City apartment.Los Angeles Times - 4h -
Sources: UCLA among schools eyeing Iamaleava
UCLA has had conversations with representatives of transfer quarterback Nico Iamaleava for less money than he was asking for from Tennessee, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.ESPN - 1h -
Man Pleads Guilty to Selling Sperm Whale Teeth and Bones
Lauren H. DeLoach of South Carolina admitted to importing more than $18,000 worth of sperm whale parts from Australia, Latvia, Norway and Ukraine, prosecutors said.The New York Times - 3d -
Meta faces antitrust trial that could force it to break off Instagram, WhatsApp
Meta Platforms Inc. faces a historic antitrust trial Monday that could force the tech giant to break off Instagram and WhatsApp, startups it bought more than a decade ago that have since grown into ...ABC News - 2d -
Mark Zuckerberg Is Back in the Hot Seat in a Crucial Trial
Mark Zuckerberg has appeared before Congress more times than any other tech leader. He will testify again soon — as a witness in a federal antitrust trial. Cecilia Kang, a technology reporter for ...The New York Times - 2d -
Blue Origin Crew of 6 Women, Including Gayle King and Katy Perry, Land Safely After Space Trip
They were among the six women who made a 10-minute trip on Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket, as the first all-female space crew in more than 60 years.The New York Times - 2d -
U.S. deportation tracker: Counting arrests, detentions and border crossings
President Donald Trump came into office promising the largest mass deportation in U.S history, targeting the more than 10 million unauthorized migrants living in the United States.NBC News - 1d -
Biden calls out Trump administration's efforts to cut Social Security
During his first public speech since leaving office, former President Joe Biden called out the Trump administration’s efforts to cut Social Security. In less than 100 days the new administration ...NBC News - 1d -
Colossal Squid Caught on Video During First Ever Sighting
An expedition spotted a baby of the species in the South Sandwich Islands. This cephalopod can grow to more than 20 feet and has proved elusive in its deep-sea environs.The New York Times - 1d -
What to Know About Today’s Meth
The highly addictive drug, manufactured almost exclusively by Mexican cartels, is more dangerous than ever. Its use has been surging across the country. Unlike fentanyl, there are no medicines that ...The New York Times - 13h -
Wall Street trading desks are feasting on the volatility from Trump’s global upheaval
The six biggest U.S. banks put up $16.3 billion in stock trading revenue, 33% more year over year and higher than the 2020 pandemic or the 2008 financial crisis.CNBC - 10h -
'Higher inflation and slower growth': Powell warns of tariff impact
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said President Trump's "significantly larger than anticipated" tariffs will likely lead to "higher inflation and slower growth" while speaking at the Economic ...NBC News - 8h -
Mass Effect Fans Can Snag 8 Graphic Novels And 3 Art Books For Only $9
The mark of a great sci-fi universe is that it's instantly recognizable, and Mass Effect more than meets that standard with its stunning art direction throughout its original trilogy. If you're ...GameSpot - 9h -
Spotify running again after users around world report problems
Audio streaming app confirms service restored following more than five hours of disruption. Tens of thousands of Spotify users around the world reported being unable to stream music on the app, ...The Guardian - 10h -
Gay couple alleges a Sheraton wedding venue in Mexico discriminated against them
A gay couple said a resort in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, quoted them more than $80,000 for their wedding and said there was no availability until March 2027, while telling their friends planning ...NBC News - 4h -
WHO member states reach pandemic agreement
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced Wednesday its member states had reached an agreement on preparing for and responding to future pandemics after more than three years of negotiations. ...The Hill - 4h -
Trump Is Relying More on Tattoos to Identify Gang Members. Experts Say That’s Unreliable.
The administration appears to be using little more than body art to deport people that it says are members of Tren de Aragua, a move that critics say ignores decades of protocol.The New York Times - 2h -
Island-wide power outage hits Puerto Rico ahead of Easter weekend
All 1.4 million Luma Energy clients across Puerto Rico were without power on Wednesday. The blackout comes less than five months after another island-wide power outage on New Year's Eve.CBS News - 1h