The Book Report Washington Post Critic Ron Charles March 19
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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 -
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 -
Israel defence chief to head to Washington for Gaza talks
Yoav Gallant will leave Israel for the US on Sunday amid growing tensions between the allies. Israeli defence minister Yoav Gallant will leave on Sunday for talks in the United States, the Israeli government said, amid growing tensions between the ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
Strippers' Bill of Rights Becomes Law in Washington State
"Strippers are workers" and deserve the same protections as people at other jobs, says state senator and bill's sponsor.Inc. - Business -
Washington governor signs 'strippers' bill of rights' into law
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee (D) signed the so-called strippers' bill of rights into law Tuesday, the most comprehensive legal protections for the adult entertainment industry in the nation. Proponents described the measure as critical for providing ...The Hill - Politics -
Washington Is Changing How It Asks About Race and Ethnicity
People will have seven categories to pick from, including ”Middle Eastern,” on census surveys and student-loan applications.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Netanyahu agrees to reschedule Washington delegation to discuss Rafah
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Friday he plans to reschedule a delegation's visit to Washington, D.C., to discuss Israel's military action in Rafah, in southern Gaza. Netanyahu had canceled the trip after the U.S. abstained from a ...CBS News - Top stories -
Mulkey threatens legal action ahead of Post story
Kim Mulkey called a planned story by award-winning Washington Post reporter Kent Babb "a hit piece" and threatened legal action if it's published. Babb confirmed he is working on a profile of Mulkey, but he and the Post declined further comment.ESPN - Sports -
Horizon scandal 'hitting post office recruitment'
Liberal Democrat Tim Farron says the scandal is putting off potential candidates to run branches.BBC News - Top stories -
PetroChina Posts Record Profit, but Revenue Misses Estimates
Chinese state-controlled oil company PetroChina said its annual profit rose to a record due to lower operating expenses, but revenue fell on weaker oil prices.The Wall Street Journal - World -
PetroChina Posts Record Profit, but Revenue Misses Estimates
Chinese state-controlled oil company PetroChina said its annual profit rose to a record due to lower operating expenses, but revenue fell on weaker oil prices.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Washington to hire Pat Chun: Huskies poach Washington State AD for same role ahead of Big Ten move
Chun returns to the Big Ten, where he spent the first 15 years of his administrative careerCBS Sports - Sports -
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signs social media ban for minors as legal fight looms
Florida will have one of the country's most restrictive social media bans for minors — if it withstands expected legal challenges.CBS News - Politics - Florida -
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bill that bans children under 14 from having social media accounts
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Monday that will prohibit children younger than 14 from joining social media in the state.NBC News - Politics - Florida -
Ron Insana's new firm aims to bring AI-powered trade ideas to individual investors
The firm, called iFi AI, launches Wednesday and will use AI models to help generate projected returns for stocks over various time periods.CNBC - Business -
Caleb Love scores 19, leads Arizona past Dayton 78-68 for second Sweet 16 trip in 3 seasons
Caleb Love scored 19 points and second-seeded Arizona reached the Sweet 16 for the second time in three seasons, beating No. 7 seed Dayton 78-68 in the second round of the NCAA TournamentABC News - Sports -
Joni Mitchell returns to Spotify two years after boycott over Joe Rogan's COVID-19 'lies'
Joni Mitchell's music returned to Spotify last week, more than two years after she boycotted the streaming giant for platforming 'The Joe Rogan Experience.'Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Lakers pull off wild 19-point comeback vs. Bucks: All the numbers to know from double-OT victory
The Lakers pulled off the huge comeback thanks to big nights from Anthony Davis and Austin ReavesCBS Sports - Sports - NBA -
Vassell scores 31 and Wembanyama has 19 points and 5 blocks to lead Spurs past Jazz 118-111
Devin Vassell scored 31 points, Victor Wembanyama had 19 points and five blocks and the San Antonio Spurs ran past the Utah Jazz 118-111ABC News - Sports - NBA -
19 Best PS5 Games (2024): 'Alan Wake II,' 'Spider-Man 2,' 'Baldur's Gate 3,' and 'Stray'
The Sony PlayStation 5 is sitting atop a treasure trove of games and these are our favorites.Wired - Tech -
Chevron manager jailed in Venezuela amid crackdown on government critics
The Associated Press has learned that a former Venezuelan fighter pilot jailed in Venezuela in February for his ties to a prominent human rights attorney is an employee of U.S. oil firm ChevronABC News - World -
Trump’s hush money case set for critical hearing over document dump
The judge overseeing former President Trump’s hush money case will hold a consequential hearing Monday to sort out who is to blame for a curveball that delayed the trial at the last minute. Trump’s trial had been widely expected to begin the same ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
U.S. Accuses Chinese Hackers of Targeting Critical Infrastructure in America
The Treasury Department imposed sanctions on the hackers, who they said were working as a front for Beijing’s top spy agency.The New York Times - Top stories