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Renée Fleming talks new book, "Music and Mind"
Renée Fleming is a five-time Grammy winner, a Kennedy Center honoree and a longtime advocate for the healing power of the arts. For her new book "Music and Mind," Fleming collected essays from leading scientists, artists and health care providers. ...CBS News - Entertainment -
Renée Fleming unveils healing powers of music in new book, "Music and Mind"
The soprano recounted an anecdote from the book's foreword by Francis Collins, which describes an impromptu sing-along at a dinner party attended by Supreme Court justices.CBS News - Entertainment -
Taylor Swift shocker: New album is actually a double album
Anticipation was growing at a fever pitch before Taylor Swift's latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department," dropped at midnight EDT. But it turned out it's actually a double album.CBS News - Entertainment -
Musk speaks out against effort to ban TikTok: 'Not what America stands for'
Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk spoke out against the effort to ban TikTok in the U.S., saying it would be in conflict with the First Amendment and it is “not what America stands for.” Musk added that while the ban would likely benefit the ...The Hill - Politics -
UT Austin students protest layoffs over new DEI ban
Students at the University of Texas at Austin protested Thursday after the school laid off more than 60 staff members to comply with Texas’s diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) ban that went into effect earlier this year. About 200 students at ...The Hill - Politics -
Biden preps event tying Florida's six-week abortion ban to the 2024 campaign
President Joe Biden will on Tuesday deliver a speech in Florida denouncing that state’s new six-week abortion ban and other efforts to restrict abortion access.NBC News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Taylor Swift: fans and critics react to new surprise double album The Tortured Poets Department
Swifties take to social media to dissect lyrics and celebrate Swift’s 11th album on Friday as the musician releases 15 more songs. Breakups, fantasies and her most cutting lyrics: inside The Tortured Poets DepartmentThe Tortured Poets Department ...The Guardian - World -
Taylor Swift drops 15 new songs on double album, 'The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology'
Could there be a Taylor Swift new album rollout without a few additional surprisesABC News - Entertainment -
Congress is fast-tracking a bipartisan effort to crack down on TikTok that could lead to passage of a law this month forcing a sale or eventual ban of the Chinese-controlled app in the U.S.
Congress is fast-tracking a bipartisan effort to crack down on TikTok that could lead to passage of a law this month forcing a sale or eventual ban of the Chinese-controlled app in the U.S.The Wall Street Journal - World -
New York county loses bid to prevent state legal challenge of its ban on female transgender athletes
A federal judge has tossed out a lawsuit brought by a county outside New York City that has banned transgender players from women's and girls' teamsABC News - Health - New York -
Shigeru Ban Displays a New Version of His Paper Log House at the Glass House
A new version of the Pritzker Prize-winning architect’s Paper Log House is on display at the Glass House in New Canaan, Conn.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
How New Zealand’s smoking ban got stubbed out – and what the UK can learn from it
Big tobacco ‘working in the shadows’ blamed for killing off NZ’s pioneering plan to protect future generations. UK politics – latest updatesWhen New Zealand announced its world-first law to ban smoking for future generations it was widely hailed ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Building society and Co-op Bank agree takeover terms
The two lenders agree terms on a takeover deal that could be worth up to £780m.BBC News - Top stories -
16 Books We Read This Week
Harry Truman’s moment, Ingmar Bergman’s inner vision, the pirate who became a spy and more.The Wall Street Journal - World -
New docuseries "CTRL+ALT+DESIRE" examines 2019 Florida triple murder
In 2019, prosecutors charged a Florida man with killing his brother, father and mother so he could steal $200,000 to spend on a model from Bulgaria who he met online. A new Paramount+ docuseries, "CTRL+ALT+DESIRE," investigates the triple murder. ...CBS News - Top stories - Florida -
Books Bound in Human Skin: An Ethical Quandary at the Library
Harvard’s recent decision to remove the binding of a notorious volume in its library has thrown fresh light on a shadowy corner of the rare book world.The New York Times - Top stories -
Fans react to Taylor Swift's double album surprise
Taylor Swift released her 11th studio album, "The Tortured Poets Department," at midnight Eastern on Friday, but the excitement didn't end there. The pop star surprised fans with an additional 15 tracks two hours later. Steven Sullivan, a longtime ...CBS News - Top stories -
When O.J. Simpson ‘Confessed’ to Murder
Years after Mr. Simpson was acquitted, he wrote a book and gave a shocking interview. The whole endeavor cost the publisher, Judith Regan, her job.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
19 great Hollywood books we missed, according to our readers
We chose our Ultimate Hollywood Bookshelf, and readers responded with the many, many titles we missed. Here are some of the best responses.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Antisemitic false quote cut from Liz Truss memoir
The ex-PM's publishers apologise and agree to remove a fake quote tied to an antisemitic conspiracy theory.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
G7 foreign ministers warn of new sanctions against Iran and urge de-escalation in final communique
G7 foreign ministers warn of new sanctions against Iran and urge de-escalation in final communiqueABC News - World - Iran -
The Latest | G7 warns of new sanctions against Iran as world reacts to apparent Israeli drone attack
Group of Seven foreign ministers have warned of new sanctions against Iran for its drone and missile attack on Israel, and urged both sides to avoid an escalation of the conflictABC News - World - Israel -
Israel carries out limited strike against Iran, NBC News source says
Israel launched a limited direct military attack on Iranian soil early Friday morning, a source familiar with the situation told NBC News.CNBC - Business - Israel -
Voting technology company settles lawsuit against far-right news outlet over 2020 election claims
A voting technology company targeted by bogus fraud claims related to the 2020 presidential election has settled a defamation lawsuit against a conservative news outletABC News - Tech -
Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' double album is out now
Taylor Swift released her 11th studio album, "The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology," on April 19, and surprised fans with 15 more additional songs.ABC News - Top stories -
Surprise: Taylor Swift's 'Tortured Poets Department' is a double album, 'The Anthology'
Taylor Swift dropped not one album overnight but two. The double effort's title is 'The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology.' It includes 15 more tracks.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Taylor Swift releases "Tortured Poets Department" double album
At midnight Friday, Taylor Swift released her highly anticipated album, "The Tortured Poets Department," and two hours later she surprised fans with 15 additional songs as part of the "Anthology" version of the album. "Entertainment Tonight" ...CBS News - Top stories -
The best songs from Taylor Swift's 'Tortured Poets Department' double album
Taylor Swift released the 16-track "Tortured Poets Department" at the stroke of midnight on Friday — and surprised fans with 15 more songs two hours later. Here are the best songs from the double album.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Congress to fast-track TikTok ban bill
House Speaker Mike Johnson is bundling the bill that could lead to a ban on TikTok into his four-part foreign aid plan. The legislation would require TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, to sell the popular social media network or face a ban in the ...CBS News - Top stories - Tiktok -
No NCAA ban during sexual misconduct inquiries
New federal regulations will prevent colleges and coaches from suspending athletes accused of sexual misconduct while school officials investigate complaints against them.ESPN - Sports -
Ukraine Says It Downed Russian Bomber
The downing of the Tu-22 comes as each side wrestles for control of the skies with the front lines largely deadlocked.The Wall Street Journal - World - Ukraine -
U.S. likely to enact a law soon that could ban TikTok nationwide
Legislation that could ban TikTok in the U.S. unless it cuts ties with its Chinese parent company is on a path to quickly be signed into law.NBC News - Politics - Tiktok -
Here's How a TikTok Ban Got Tied to Military Aid for Israel and Ukraine
Like making sausage, some legislation's creation has ugly aspects and improbable combinations of ingredients.Inc. - Business -
Top Chinese Swimmers Tested Positive for Banned Drug, Then Won Olympic Gold
The case, involving multiple swimmers who seven months later won medals at the 2021 Games, prompted accusations of a cover-up and concerns over why antidoping regulators chose not to intervene.The New York Times - Top stories -
100 MPs to stand down at the next election
More than 60 are Conservatives and they include former prime minister Theresa May.BBC News - Top stories -
Reaction to Israel’s Strike in Iran Plays Down Significance
In Israel, officials described the strike as a limited response and reports from both sides suggested it did not appear to cause significant damage to military sites.The New York Times - World - Iran -
Musk's Starlink Cracks Down on Growing Black Market
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has begun a crackdown on users who are connecting to its Starlink high-speed internet service from countries where it isn’t authorized.The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
Senate Dems quickly shut down Mayorkas trial
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Israel carries out strike on Iran and Taylor Swift drops secret double album: Morning Rundown
Israel carries out retaliatory strike on Iran. Taylor Swift drops secret double album. Jury selection continues in Trump's hush money trial. 911 outage raises questions.NBC News - Top stories - Iran -
2024 Kentucky Derby horses, futures, odds, date: Expert who hit 10 Derby-Oaks Doubles gives picks
Jody Demling revealed his Kentucky Derby 2024 picks for the Run for the Roses on Saturday, May 4 at Churchill DownsCBS Sports - Sports