The Book Report New Fiction and Nonfiction March 19
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These cities have the dirtiest air, new report finds
It's not as simple as looking up in the sky and seeing "clean air," so how can you really know?The Hill - Politics -
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 -
New book chronicles half-century of Asian American life, through the lens of one photographer
When Corky Lee was a high school junior in New York City in the 1960s, he wondered why Asian Americans were missing from history class narratives about who had built America and who could be considered American.NBC News - Top stories -
Report: Trey Hendrickson requests trade
The Bengals got a trade request from wide receiver Tee Higgins after they used their franchise tag on him this offseason and now another member of the team reportedly wants to be moved as well.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Princeton students plan pro-Palestinian encampment: Report
Yahoo News - World -
Report: Tiger gets $100M, Rory $50M for loyalty
Tiger Woods will receive up to $100 million in equity as part of the newly created for-profit PGA Tour Enterprises, with Rory McIlroy getting about half that amount, according to a report.ESPN - Sports - Golf -
England tops chart for child alcohol use - report
The World Health Organization also finds higher rates of drinking and vaping among teenage girls.BBC News - Top stories -
4/24: The Daily Report with John Dickerson
John Dickerson reports on U.S. foreign aid finally getting the seal of approval, a new set of rules for airlines, and the logic behind teacher layoffs despite shortages.CBS News - Top stories -
Scotland worst in world for boys smoking cannabis - report
Nearly a quarter of boys aged 15 in Scotland said they had tried the Class B drug at some point.BBC News - Top stories -
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 -
Israel Prepares Gradual Rafah Offensive
Responding to U.S. and international pressure, Israel is scrapping plans for an all-out assault in favor of an approach that seeks to limit civilian casualties.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
Report: Hamas leader in Gaza met fighters, inspected battle sites
Yahoo News - World -
Bank of Canada Officials Split on How Soon Rate Cuts Could Start, Minutes Say
Senior Bank of Canada officials were divided on how soon the central bank could start cutting interest rates, although they agreed cuts should proceed gradually given the risk of inflation reaccelerating, according to a summary of deliberations ...The Wall Street Journal - World -
BBC Verify examines reported strikes on Russian oil depots
The reported strikes have been geolocated to the Smolensk region of western Russia.BBC News - Top stories - Russia -
Boeing Burns Through $4 Billion of Cash and Scales Back 737 MAX Production
The aircraft maker has cut production to fix quality problems after door-panel blowout.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Some Anti-Israel Protesters Are Paid
Rockefeller and Soros grants are subsidizing those who disrupt college campuses.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
Ecuador's Former Comptroller General Convicted in Case Tied to Odebrecht
Carlos Ramon Polit Faggioni was convicted in Miami of accepting more than $10 million in bribes from the Brazilian construction company.The Wall Street Journal - World -
It's One of the Last Pristine Coral Reefs on Earth. Should We Be Visiting It?
The Raja Ampat archipelago of Indonesia looms large in the imaginations of underwater adventurers. But by visiting its relatively untouched reefs are we protecting them—or threatening them?The Wall Street Journal - World -
IBM to Buy HashiCorp in $6.4 Billion Deal
IBM will pay $35 a share for the cloud-software company in cash, giving the company access to HashiCorp’s roster of some 4,400 clients.The Wall Street Journal - World -
IBM to acquire HashiCorp in $6.4 billion deal, reports another revenue miss
IBM said it would buy HashiCorp, a cloud software maker that's growing at a faster pace. IBM reported its third revenue miss in five quarters.CNBC - Business -
Chipotle posts big earnings beat as diners shake off higher prices
The burrito chain said traffic increased 5.4% in its first quarter.CNBC - Business -
Authorities in Togo are cracking down on media and the opposition, report says ahead of election
Amnesty International says authorities in Togo have repressed the media and prevented civilians from gathering to protest peacefullyABC News - World -
Evening Report — Protests rock college campuses over Israel-Hamas war
A quick recap of the day and what to look forward to tomorrow {beacon} Evening Report © Greg Nash / The Hill Protests rock college campuses over Israel-Hamas war Pro-Palestinian protests have roiled college campuses across the U.S. this ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
China's Tiangong space station damaged by debris strike: report
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Deutsche Bank posts better-than-expected profit in first quarter amid investment banking recovery
Deutsche Bank reported first-quarter earnings on Thursday.CNBC - Business -
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 -
The experts: librarians on 20 easy, enjoyable ways to read more brilliant books
Do you love reading – but all too often find yourself just scrolling through your phone or watching TV? Here is how to get lost in literature again. In the age of digital distractions, it is easy to struggle to find the time and headspace to get ...The Guardian - World -
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Lions signing Penei Sewell to record deal: All-Pro becoming NFL's highest-paid offensive lineman, per report
The Lions are locking up some of their top playersCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Here’s a rapid-fire update on all 33 portfolio stocks including our tech giants reporting this week
During the Investing Club's Monthly Meeting on Wednesday, Jim Cramer offered his updated thinking on the stocks in the portfolio.CNBC - Business -
Report: NBA investigating Nikola Jokić’s brother for allegedly punching fan after Nuggets’ Game 2 win over Lakers
Strahinja Jokić appeared to punch a fan shortly after the Nuggets' wild win over the Lakers on Monday night in Denver.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NBA -
Tee Higgins landing spots: Star receiver reaffirms desire to be traded ahead of NFL Draft, per report
Higgins had first requested a trade from Cincinnati in MarchCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Bengals' Trey Hendrickson requests trade, per report: Landing spots for Pro Bowl pass rusher
Hendrickson's request comes one day before the start of the 2024 NFL DraftCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
28 Years Later Adds Jodie Comer, Ralph Fiennes, And Aaron Taylor-Johnson To Cast - Report
Danny Boyle and Alex Garland's upcoming zombie movie 28 Years Later has made significant progress this year. In addition to finding a home with Sony, the film has reportedly found its lead actors.According to a Deadline report, the upcoming zombie ...GameSpot - Tech -
UN report says 282 million people faced acute hunger in 2023, with the worst famine in Gaza
A new report says nearly 282 million people in 59 countries suffered from acute hunger in 2023, with war-torn Gaza hosting the largest number of people facing famineABC News - Health - United Nations -
'Dead Boy Detectives' cleverly brings Neil Gaiman's comic book sleuths to life
Netflix's 'Sandman' spinoff, based on Neil Gaiman and Matt Wagner's comic books, is centered on a pair of teenage ghost sleuths who work with London's troubled dead.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
4/24: CBS Evening News
Pope Francis says “negotiated peace is better than a war without end”; A tour of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican CityCBS News - Top stories -
Hong Kong's stock-exchange operator reported lower net profit for the second straight quarter, with poor market sentiment cutting further into trading and listing activity.
Hong Kong’s stock-exchange operator reported lower net profit for the second straight quarter, with poor market sentiment cutting further into trading and listing activity.The Wall Street Journal - World