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6/2: The Book Report by Washington Post critic Ron Charles
The "Sunday Morning" book reviewer offers his picks from this month's new fiction and non-fiction titles, including "Eruption," a thriller started by Michael Crichton and finished, more than 15 years after Crichton's death, by James Patterson.CBS News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
The Book Report: Washington Post critic Ron Charles (June 2)
This month's fiction and non-fiction titles include an unfinished thriller by "Jurassic Park" author Michael Crichton, completed more than 15 years after Crichton's death by bestselling writer James Patterson.CBS News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
6/2: The Takeout: Frank Fahrenkopf
Frank Fahrenkopf, co-chair of the Commission on Presidential Debates, joins The Takeout to discuss procedure, moderators & historical importance of presidential debates. The commission faces an uncertain future as tentative 2024 debates remain ...CBS News - Top stories -
‘He had a sarcastic turn of phrase’: discovery of 1509 book sheds new light on ‘father of utilitarianism’
Unearthed notes owned by the renowned philosopher Jeremy Bentham reveal the roots of his influential ethics. One of the dangerous “fools” caricatured in a medieval printed satire called Ship of Fools is the Foolish Reader. He is shown in an ...The Guardian - World -
Qatar Airways closes in on major Boeing, Airbus widebody order, Bloomberg News reports
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STMicroelectronics is planning a new chip-manufacturing plant in Italy for an investment equivalent to about $5.42 billion that will come with some state support.
STMicroelectronics is planning a new chip-manufacturing plant in Italy for an investment equivalent to about $5.42 billion that will come with some state support.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The Multimillion-Dollar Scandal Rocking Pickleball
Hundreds of retirees and other creditors say a man who sold Pickleball Rocks merchandise at tournaments across the U.S. owes them nearly $50 million.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Book excerpt: "Challenger" by Adam Higginbotham
The British journalist and author of "Midnight in Chernobyl" returns with his exhaustively-researched new book about the 1986 space shuttle disaster.CBS News - Top stories -
King turns to David Beckham to rebuild charity hit by cash-for-honours scandal
Former England captain will become ambassador for foundation that was embroiled in controversy when Charles was Prince of Wales. King Charles has turned to brand Beckham to help him rebuild the reputation of his main charitable foundation after a ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Swimmer Katie Ledecky on Chinese doping scandal and the Paris Olympics
Responding to reports that Chinese swimmers tested positive for a banned substance just months before the 2021 Tokyo Games, Ledecky says, "Our faith in some of the systems is at an all-time low."CBS News - Top stories - Olympics -
Book excerpt: "The Ministry of Time" by Kaliane Bradley
A delightful mix of historical fact and science fiction, this debut novel mixes historical fact and science fiction in the story of a secret British agency that plucks doomed people from the past.CBS News - Top stories -
Book excerpt: "This Strange Eventful History" by Claire Messud
The bestselling author of "The Emperor's Children" returns with a multi-generational story of family secrets spanning World War II to the 21st century.CBS News - Top stories -
Evan Davis: Successful entrepreneurs don’t worry about being different
Evan Davis on common features shared by business leaders with a flourishing enterprise to their names.BBC News - Top stories -
How learning about the science of shyness helped me
I’ve managed to conquer my fears and build great friendships. On the day I received an offer from my first-choice university, I expected to feel elation and excitement. I had spent years preparing for this moment, and yet when it came, I felt only ...The Guardian - World -
Book Review: ‘When Women Ran Fifth Avenue,’ by Julie Satow
In “When Women Ran Fifth Avenue,” Julie Satow celebrates the savvy leaders who made Bonwit, Bendel’s and Lord & Taylor into retail meccas of their moment.The New York Times - Business -
Chad Daybell sentenced to death for murders of his wife and his girlfriend’s children
Idaho case marked by Daybell and girlfriend Lori Vallow Daybell’s extremist religious beliefs about doomsday. Chad Daybell was sentenced to death Saturday for the murders of his wife and his girlfriend’s two youngest children in Idaho in a case ...The Guardian - World -
Software stocks got pummeled this week after a cluster of troubling earnings reports
Weak guidance was a major theme in software company earnings reports this week, leading investors to rush for the exits.CNBC - Business -
Talks due in Cairo on Rafah crossing reopening, media channel reports
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German regions report more rain in 24 hours than monthly average
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Wildfire Near San Francisco Burns About 14,000 Acres
The blaze, the Corral Fire, was 30 percent contained by Sunday afternoon. It was the largest so far in this year’s California wildfire season.The New York Times - Top stories - San Francisco -
NBA rumors: Pelicans expected to be aggressive this offseason, per report
David Griffin acknowledged the Pelicans have "a lot of work to do"CBS Sports - Sports - NBA -
A GOP Hawk Tries to Reassure a World on Edge About Trump
In Taipei and Singapore, Sen. Dan Sullivan looks to quell foreign leaders’ fears that the U.S. won’t stand by its allies if Trump wins.The Wall Street Journal - World - Donald Trump -
Shein set to file for £50bn UK flotation, say reports
The fast-fashion firm has been linked to unethical practices, including claims of forced labour.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
Russia is trying to scare people away from the Paris Olympics, report says
Banned from the Olympics over the Ukraine war, Russia has mounted a secret influence campaign to discredit the Games and sow terrorism fears, says a Microsoft report.NBC News - Top stories - Russia -
The NHL's final 2024 playoff showdown: What to know about Panthers-Oilers
The Stanley Cup Final is here. Will the Oilers win their sixth Cup, or will the Panthers take home their first? Here's an in-depth preview.ESPN - Sports -
What to Know About Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s Newly Elected President
Here are five key insights into Mexico’s new president as people wonder whether she will diverge from Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s policies or focus on cementing his legacy.The New York Times - World -
My First Book by Honor Levy; Brat: A Ghost Story by Gabriel Smith reviews – audacious darlings of the digital age
Pitch-dark cynicism meets a spooky coming-of-age story in these promising debuts by two ‘alt lit’ proteges. Although the internet-driven “alt lit” scene that sprang up in the US in the 00s never really caught on in the UK – its best-known figure ...The Guardian - World -
Jobs data will steal the spotlight next week. What to watch for in 3 key labor reports
As earnings season winds down, jobs data will occupy the spotlight in the week ahead.CNBC - Business -
United Airlines plane to undergo deep cleaning after several passengers report feeling sick on Vancouver-to-Houston flight
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Shooting in Ohio street kills 1 man and wounds 26 other people, reports say
Police in Ohio say an early morning shooting Sunday killed one person and injured 24 others, some criticallyABC News - Top stories -
Never write yourself off! 25 things I’ve learned about getting fit – after almost 60 years of sloth
For three quarters of my life, there was nothing to suggest I would ever get into shape. Then, bit by bit, I began to change. Here is how it happened. There’s no getting away from it: I come across as smug. In March, kicking off what I hope will ...The Guardian - World -
Socialism isn’t a dirty word. It’s simply about wanting to make a fairer society | Will Hutton
Labour’s leadership needn’t struggle to define the ideology; it’s in its very constitution. Socialism is what a Labour government does, pronounced Herbert Morrison, one of the titans of the Clement Attlee administration in the 1940s. It wasn’t a ...The Guardian - World -
Sen. Tom Cotton says he has not spoken to Trump or campaign about VP selection
GOP Sen. Tom Cotton (Ark.) exclusively joins Meet the Press and responds to reports that he's on former President Donald Trump's shortlist for running mates.NBC News - Politics - Donald Trump -
The Guardian view on taxing billionaires: we need to talk about the super-rich | Editorial
G20 countries will discuss proposals to make the world’s wealthiest individuals pay more towards funding public goods. The debate is overdue. In his book The Society of Equals, the leading French sociologist Pierre Rosanvallon identifies the rise ...The Guardian - World -
Trump claims he didn't say 'lock her up' about Hillary Clinton
Former President Trump said Sunday that he never called for former election rival Hillary Clinton to be sent to jail, despite making the demand during his 2016 campaign. Trump, who himself could face jail time after being found guilty of 34 felony ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Tom Thibodeau likely to extend with Knicks for at least $10 million per year, per report
Thibodeau led the Knicks to the second round last seasonCBS Sports - Sports -
Former Tigers' No. 1 overall pick Spencer Torkelson to be optioned down to Triple-A, per report
Torkelson is having a rough 2024 campaignCBS Sports - Sports -
Ramaswamy's new fight is with BuzzFeed
Vivek Ramaswamy’s recent acquisition of a nearly 10 percent stake in BuzzFeed is prompting unexpected questions about the digital media company’s future and feeding speculation around the firebrand conservative's next moves. Ramaswamy, an investor ...The Hill - Politics -
Illinois man convicted of killing his wife speaks out: "I'm innocent."
Prosecutors say evidence, including damning cellphone searches and texts, led them to Tim Bliefnick for the February murder of Becky Bliefnick.CBS News - Top stories -
11 Best Bookshelf Speakers (2024): Active, Passive, and Hi-Fi
Soup up your sound with these active and passive speakers. We have picks for every budget.Wired - Tech