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Book excerpt: "The Demon of Unrest" by Erik Larson
The latest by the New York Times bestselling author is a riveting account of the months leading up to the Confederate forces' attack on Fort Sumter, the first shots fired in the Civil War.CBS News - Top stories -
A24 Makeup Artist Shares Her Tricks In New Book, ‘Beauty of the Beast’
Emily Schubert has done makeup and prosthetics on movies like “The Sweet East” and “Good Time.” She shares her tricks in a new book with A24.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
How to Age Fingernails, and Other Tips From a Movie Makeup Book
Emily Schubert has done makeup and prosthetics on movies like “The Sweet East” and “Good Time.” She shares her tricks in a new book with A24.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Portugal commemorates the Carnation Revolution – in pictures
Thousands in Lisbon celebrated the 50th anniversary on Thursday of Portugal’s Carnation Revolution, which toppled the longest fascist dictatorship in Europe and ushered in democracy. The almost bloodless revolution was conducted by a group of ...The Guardian - World -
Portugal marks the 50th anniversary of the Carnation Revolution army coup that brought democracy
Military vehicles and red carnations return to the streets and squares of downtown Lisbon on Thursday as Portugal reenacts dramatic moments from the army coup that brought democracy 50 years agoABC News - World -
‘Everyone was in the streets. I just felt happiness’: Portugal recalls the Carnation Revolution
As the country marks 50 years since the end of fascism, people celebrate the coup’s legacy but say the fight must continue . . . . At 4am on 25 April 1974, Filipe Villard Cortez got the signal. He barricaded the door of the Monte Real air base ...The Guardian - World -
Arne Slot: the overachiever and ‘good guy’ who can spark a revolution
Frontrunner to take charge at Liverpool did not make a big impression as a player but has resemblances to Jürgen Klopp. Liverpool’s move for the Feyenoord coach, Arne Slot, has been described by Ajax fans as “the best news of the year”. Troubled ...The Guardian - World -
Science is closing in on the frailties of old age
Research is finding ways to extend animal lifespans but regulators are still wary of treating ageing as a diseaseFinancial Times - Business -
For Maxine Hong Kingston, Age Is Just Time Going By
At 83, the novelist and professor emerita at the University of California, Berkeley, likes to “go into the new.”The New York Times - Top stories -
'Britain's Pompeii': UK's largest Bronze Age find goes on display
An exhibition showcasing many of its finds is opening in Peterborough, close to where it was found.BBC News - Top stories -
Five Best: Books on Philanthropy
Selected by Karl Zinsmeister, the author of ‘The Brothers: A True-Life Saga of the Remarkable Family Who Made America Free.’The Wall Street Journal - World -
New Jersey Rep. Donald Payne Jr. dies at age 65
New Jersey Rep. Donald Payne Jr. has died at the age of 65. The Democrat was first elected in 2012 to represent the state's 10th Congressional District, which includes the city of Newark. Errol Barnett has more.CBS News - Top stories -
People now think old age starts at 75: Study
Story at a glance Perceptions on aging are changing with older adults now considering 75 to be the beginning of old age, according to a new study from the American Psychological Association. “Life expectancy has increased, which might contribute ...The Hill - Politics -
Ukraine is putting pressure on fighting-age men outside the country
Ukraine is seeking to reverse the drain of potential soldiers from the countryABC News - World - Ukraine -
Poland and Lithuania to help Ukraine repatriate men of fighting age
Kyiv needs hundreds of thousands of more soldiers to fight RussiaFinancial Times - World - Ukraine -
Poland and Lithuania to help Ukraine repatriate men of fighting age
Kyiv needs hundreds of thousands of more soldiers to fight RussiaFinancial Times - Business - Ukraine -
Veteran who survived 'hell on Earth' dies aged 101
Walter Nixon was 20 when he served on the frontline at the Battle of Anzio in Italy in 1944.BBC News - Top stories -
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13 Books We Read This Week
This week’s reviews include a case of hypochondria, Miami’s history with the CIA, the tiny homes of America and more.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The independent publisher making a business of celebrity book imprints
Independent publisher Zando's highest-visibility imprints are its collabs with celebrities, which are part of its mission to change the institutional racism that has plagued American publishing from its start.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Arsenic-laced books removed from French library
The four 19th Century books have been removed from shelves and taken for further analysis.BBC News - Top stories - France -
Book at these times to save money on summer flights for 2024
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Donald E. Petersen, Who Boosted Quality at Ford Motor, Dies at 97
As chief executive in the 1980s, he worked with the quality guru W. Edwards Deming.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Trump's criminal charges and Biden's age rank as voters' top worries about the candidates
Voters continue to rank President Joe Biden’s age and former President Donald Trump’s legal woes as the most compelling reasons to oppose them in November.NBC News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
‘People think I hate pop’: super-producer AG Cook on working with Beyoncé and honouring his friend Sophie
As the boss of PC Music, the godfather of hyperpop confounded critics but won over Beyoncé and Charli XCX. Now, with a supersized new solo album, he’s continuing his mission to make pop more unpredictable. Everything about AG Cook is exhausting. ...The Guardian - World -
Trump's criminal charges and Biden's age rank as voters' top worries about the candidates
Voters continue to rank President Joe Biden’s age and former President Donald Trump’s legal woes as the most compelling reasons to oppose them in November.NBC News - Politics - Joe Biden -
Ukraine pushes to get military-age men home. Neighboring countries say they'll help
Ukraine’s foreign minister has doubled down on the government’s move to bolster the pool of fighting forces by cutting off consular services to conscription-age men outside the countryABC News - World - Ukraine -
Korey Cunningham, former NFL lineman, found dead in New Jersey home at age 28
Cunningham played 31 games in the NFL with the Cardinals, Patriots and Giants.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
‘I’m not here to make other women feel like shit’: Robyn Malcolm on acting, ageing and the power of art
One of New Zealand’s most beloved actors continues to challenge expectations put on women in hit series she also co-created, After the Party. When Robyn Malcolm did a recent shoot for a magazine, they sent her through the proposed cover. She ...The Guardian - World -
Julie Andrews on finding her voice again, as a children's book author
The singer and actress began a new career when she teamed with daughter Emma Walton Hamilton to write a hugely successful series of children's books. Their 35th, "Waiting in the Wings," about a troupe of theatrical ducks, is based on a true story.CBS News - Entertainment -
Transportation stocks sink, with industry ETF booking biggest drop since October
Transportation stocks were punished Wednesday, with sharp drops weighing on an exchange-traded fund whose top holdings include airlines, railroads and a trucking company.MarketWatch - Business -
Kaia Gerber Stars in Guido Palau’s Very Pixelated Book of Wigs
With the model Kaia Gerber, the hairstylist Guido Palau created a “low-fi” project about the transformative power of hair.The New York Times - Lifestyle