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Ex-officials of Massachusetts veterans' home with deadly COVID outbreak avoid prison
Two former officials of a veterans’ nursing home in Massachusetts that had a deadly outbreak of COVID-19 settled their cases Tuesday to avoid prison, according to the state attorney general. Bennett Walsh, the former superintendent of Holyoke ...The Hill - Politics - Covid -
Laurent de Brunhoff, author of Babar children’s books, dies at 98
Painter and storyteller, who revived father’s picture-book series about elephant king, said he didn’t consciously write for young people. Babar author Laurent de Brunhoff, who revived his father’s popular picture-book series about an elephant-king ...The Guardian - World -
‘You can see it as a revenge fantasy’: The new book arguing that enslaved people co-authored the Bible
God’s Ghostwriters by Candida Moss aims to shine a light on the contributions to Christianity by imprisoned workers. Enslaved people wrote the Bible, carried the messages of the apostles and spread the word of Jesus around the Roman empire, ...The Guardian - World -
10 busts to avoid in 2024
Who does Tristan H. Cockcroft think will underachieve? We have 10 names to steer clear of when drafting.ESPN - Sports -
Thief sold stolen gems to at least 45 buyers on eBay, British Museum says
The museum launches proceedings against a former member of staff who they believe stole items.BBC News - Top stories -
Simon Harris: Ireland’s ‘accidental politician’ who plotted a path to the top
New Fine Gael leader is set to achieve a long-held ambition when he becomes the country’s youngest taoiseachFinancial Times - World -
Millions of Americans caught up in Chinese hacking plot - US
Seven Chinese men have been charged over a "sinister" hacking plot, the justice department says.BBC News - Top stories -
Competitors Plot to Break Nvidia's Grip on AI by Targeting Software
Qualcomm, Google and Intel join a group trying to provide alternative AI software that won't require Nvidia chips.Inc. - Business -
Evening Report — Officials plotting path forward after catastrophic bridge collapse
A quick recap of the day and what to look forward to tomorrow {beacon} Evening Report © UPI Officials plotting path forward after Baltimore bridge collapse Officials are investigating the cause of the crash that led to the collapse of ...The Hill - Politics -
Five Best: Books on Faith
Selected by Marilynne Robinson, the author, most recently, of ‘Reading Genesis.’The Wall Street Journal - World -
The week's bestselling books, March 24
The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, March 24, 2024, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Book excerpt: "James" by Percival Everett
The author of "Erasure" (the basis of the Oscar-winning film "American Fiction") returns with a comic novel that retells Mark Twain's "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" through the eyes of an enslaved boy.CBS News - Entertainment -
Book excerpt: "The Morningside" by Téa Obreht
The latest novel from the New York Times bestselling author of "The Tiger's Wife" and "Inland" is set in a future metropolis ravaged by climate change.CBS News - Entertainment -
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App Store / Apple Books charts for week ending 3/24/24:ABC News - Entertainment - Apple -
Stephen King’s Best Books: A Guide
The author has dominated horror fiction, and arguably all popular fiction, for decades. Here’s where to start.The New York Times - Top stories -
The week's bestselling books, March 31
The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, March 31, 2024, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
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US-Best-Sellers-Books-PW Week ending 3/23/2024ABC News - Entertainment -
March Madness: Houston survives Texas A&M rally, buzzer-beater to advance past Aggies in OT thriller
Houston ended up in an unexpected fight, but advanced to face Duke in the Sweet 16.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Dragon's Dogma 2 - Dragonsplague Explained And How To Avoid It
The world of Dragon's Dogma 2 is filled with danger. However, there's a particular threat that's so insidious that you might not realize how close you are to disaster. Here's our guide that explains the signs and cures for Dragonsplague in ...GameSpot - Tech -
3 Ways Bosses Can Avoid Unintentional Hostility
Keep shaming comments on hold to encourage--not discourage--your teamInc. - Business -
Taylor Swift's dad avoids assault charge in Australia
A paparazzo accused Scott Swift of attacking him in the hours after the megastar's final show in Sydney.BBC News - Top stories - Australia -
How Thames Water can avoid nationalisation
Without fresh equity the UK utility would have to slash costs and investment and focus squarely on cash preservationFinancial Times - Business -
Boaters warned to avoid shipwrecks, including WWII minesweeper
The marine sanctuary says its "shipwrecks serve as time capsules of our nation's maritime history."CBS News - Top stories -
Tourism help plea to avoid planet or profit choice
One business owner claims more support is needed for businesses looking to become greener.BBC News - Top stories -
Watch: Lights out at famous landmarks for Earth Hour
Iconic buildings around the world go dark as part of the annual Earth Hour environmental campaign.BBC News - Top stories -
The Most Famous Cowboy Hat in the World Right Now
Beyoncé, Shania Twain, Kevin Costner and many reality TV regulars are loyal customers of Kemo Sabe hats. The shop in Aspen can’t believe its luck.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Australia debates seizure of Insta-famous magpie
The bird - known by millions online as "Molly" - was removed from its carers by wildlife officials.BBC News - Top stories - Australia -
Evan Gershkovich's Year in a Russian Prison
Vladimir Putin believes there’s no downside to arresting Americans.The Wall Street Journal - World - Russia -
Three arrested for drug dealing at prison
Three people have been arrested on suspicion of drug dealing offences at a prison in Bridgend.BBC News - Top stories -
Iowa authors 'resilient win' in Clark's home finale
In her home finale at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, Caitlin Clark had 32 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists Monday night, as Iowa, the No. 1 seed in the Albany 2 Region, defeated No. 8 West Virginia 64-54 to advance to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament.ESPN - Sports -
"James" author Percival Everett on race, language and art
Author Percival Everett has challenged the schism of race in such satirical novels as "Erasure" (basis of the Oscar-winning film "American Fiction"). His latest, "James," re-tells the story of "Huckleberry Finn" from the point of view of Huck's ...CBS News - Entertainment -
Book excerpt: "Great Expectations" by Vinson Cunningham
The New Yorker essayist's debut novel tells the story of a young man transformed by working for the presidential campaign of an aspirational Black senator from Illinois.CBS News - Entertainment -
Book excerpt: "Age of Revolutions" by Fareed Zakaria
In his new book the journalist and CNN anchor writes a history of revolutionary changes, and how societies both embrace change, and resist it.CBS News - Top stories -
UGA RB Etienne booked on DUI, other charges
Georgia running back Trevor Etienne was arrested early Sunday on charges of driving under the influence, reckless driving and two other misdemeanors.ESPN - Sports -
8 Books to Read: The Best Reviews of March
The re-invention of jazz, the tragedy of a baseball titan, enigmas of contemporary physics and more books highlighted by our reviewers.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Like My Book Title? Thanks, I Borrowed It.
Literary allusions are everywhere. What are they good for?The New York Times - Top stories -
Harvard removes human skin binding from book
The book, from the mid-1880s, was reportedly bound with the skin from the body of a female patient.BBC News - Top stories -
Some nervous travelers are changing their flights to avoid Boeing airplanes
Incidents involving Boeing airplanes have set back some passengers who had overcome their fear of flying. Several have changed flights to avoid Boeing aircraft.NBC News - Top stories -
UN calls for humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza amid urgent efforts to avoid famine
António Guterres says Palestinian people ‘remain stuck in a non-stop nightmare’ as Israel stands accused of blocking aid. Middle East crisis – live updatesAntónio Guterres, the UN secretary general, has again called for a humanitarian ...The Guardian - World - United Nations -
Lawmakers unveil $1.2 trillion funding package in sprint to avoid shutdown
The package would conclude the long-delayed process of funding the government with a shutdown deadline quickly approaching.CBS News - Politics