What Are Book Blurbs and How Much Do They Matter in Publishing
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How much will the UK be hit by tariffs and what happens next?
How much will the UK be hit by US tariffs and what happens next?BBC News - 1d -
Bringing Diverse Voices to Book Publishing
Sally Kim, president and publisher at Little, Brown and Company, wants to give everyone a seat at the table.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
Here's How Much Remedy Is Spending On Its Upcoming Games
Finnish game developer Remedy has published its annual report for 2024 , and included in the document is the disclosure of how much money the company is spending on its upcoming games. This is ...GameSpot - 21h -
Publisher stands behind ex-Facebook employee's book, rebuffing Meta
Book publisher Macmillan said on Thursday it would continue promoting a book written by a former Facebook employee who is now critical of the tech company.NBC News - 14h -
How JD Vance sees the world - and why that matters
In a speech to allies and in that infamous Oval Office row, the vice-president came out punching - but what is he fighting for?BBC News - 2d -
How Louisville, Kentucky baseball spending compares with national powers, CWS teams
How does Louisville, UK baseball spending compare with other top programs? How much do they spend on their teams? How much do they pay head coaches?Yahoo Sports - 1h -
New Bedford Half Marathon is Sunday: What's closed, where to park, and how to watch
The New Bedford Half-Marathon is set to return on Sunday. What streets will be closed, where do you park, and how do you watch? Here's what to know.Yahoo Sports - 2h -
‘Finding time for pleasure’: what orcas taught me about sex in midlife
Female killer whales lead playful sex lives as they age – and are also celebrated for their matriarchal wisdom. How much do you spend on health and wellness a month? Four years ago, I was ...The Guardian - 18h -
The Violent Rise of ‘No Lives Matter’
“No Lives Matter” has emerged in recent months as a particularly violent splinter group within the extremist crime network known as Com and 764, and experts are at a loss for how to stop its spread.Wired - 1d -
How much does a $200,000 HELOC cost per month in 2025?
What kind of monthly payment would you make on a $200,000 HELOC at today's rates? Find out here.CBS News - 2d -
How to calculate your Social Security tax obligations
Wondering what you'll pay in taxes on your Social Security benefits? Here's how to do the math.CBS News - 2d -
Noteworthy new books on economics
Why advanced economies are struggling to build; how Britain can boost growth; plus books on inequality and povertyFinancial Times - 4d -
What Is Change Fatigue? And How Can It Damage Your Business?
Most organizations push too much change, too fast.Inc. - 3d -
Panic selling tends to follow uncertainty. Here’s how to make smarter moves.
What financial advisers do when markets seem unmanageable.MarketWatch - 3d -
How much does a $200,000 home equity loan cost per month in 2025?
Home equity loan rates have declined, making a $200,000 loan more affordable. Here's what it could cost monthly now.CBS News - 15h -
‘I told Charlotte Rampling’s agent: I want to see her doing the vacuuming’: François Ozon
The French director on how Catherine Deneuve didn’t get what he was doing on 8 Women, his love of Kubrick – and why he won’t work in Hollywood. You’ve had such an eclectic career. Is there any ...The Guardian - 19h -
Thinking of rolling over your old 401(k) into an IRA? Here's how.
If deciding what to do with an old 401(k) plan has been on your to-do list, here are the key steps you should take to get it done.CBS News - 2d -
Bill Gates: My 'favorite' author's newest book is a must-read—it shows how food can become more affordable
"How to Feed the World," a book about global food supply, is the latest book from Vaclav Smil — who can count Bill Gates as one of his biggest fans.CNBC - 5d -
How much does cryptocrime pay?
Long ‘pig butchering’, short ransomware was the trade of 2024Financial Times - 4h -
Weekly quiz: Who joined Kylie on the King's personal playlist?
How much attention did you pay to what has been going on in the world over the past seven days?BBC News - 16h -
NL Central season preview: Will the Cubs break through? How good are the Reds and Pirates? And what are the Cardinals doing?
Let's take a look at the season forecast for the five teams in the National League Central.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Book excerpt: "Dream State" by Eric Puchner
An Oprah's Book Club pick, this latest novel from the author of "Model Home" is a sweeping saga about how choices – big and small – shape lives and families for decades.CBS News - 4d -
AI can steal your voice, and there's not much you can do about it
It's easy to bypass steps voice cloning services have taken to prevent non-consensual voice cloning, according to the report.NBC News - 4d -
Mao Zedong’s first Little Red Book had blue cover and less propaganda
Rare early editions of book by communist party chairman, who shunned the idea of wealth, set to fetch £1m at auction. The thoughts of Mao Zedong , published in 1964 under the title Quotations , ...The Guardian - 5d -
Facebook whistleblower alleges ‘lethal carelessness’ in new book
Sarah Wynn-Williams, who worked at Facebook for six years, opens up about her experience at the tech giant, what she calls the company’s “lethal carelessness” and her views on Mark Zuckerberg in a ...NBC News - 3d -
How do athletes manage sleep, and how can you improve yours?
For World Sleep Day, BBC Sport examines how athletes get their shut eye and explores the best sleep hygiene tipsYahoo Sports - 3h -
Dinosaur footprints found in the Banana Shire? A true and also nice story where nothing bad happens | First Dog on the Moon
What were these dinosaurs doing?. Sign up here to get an email whenever First Dog cartoons are published Get all your needs met at the First Dog shop if what you need is First Dog merchandise ...The Guardian - 4h -
This is how we do it: ‘After mutual cancer diagnoses we didn’t have sex for five years. Then we discovered toys …’
Jill and Bob became more like housemates than lovers during an illness-enforced break, but a delivery of sex toys brought back the fun How do you do it? Share the story of your sex life, ...The Guardian - 5d -
What Covid Taught Us
We look at how the world changed — and what studies revealed about how we live.The New York Times - 2d -
These 20 stocks are likely to be losers no matter what the market does
Difficult-to-short stocks are often greatly overvalued.MarketWatch - 9h -
Lagos business etiquette: the dos and don’ts
How to navigate everything from greetings to meetings to dress code in the Nigerian megacityFinancial Times - 2d -
Goldman Sachs CEO: Business community 'understands' what Trump is trying to do with tariffs
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon said that the business community “understands” what President Trump is trying to do with levies on various goods, even though they want "lower tariffs everywhere.” ...The Hill - 1d -
28 Years Ago, Steve Jobs Revealed This 1 Habit Separates Winners From Everyone Else—It’s Still True Today
In his profound wisdom, Jobs called us back to what truly matters.Inc. - 52m -
A new car costs nearly $50,000 on average: Here’s how much you'd pay per month
The cost of a new car could set you back $1,000 per month—here’s how to lower costs.CNBC - 5d -
With Myles Garrett staying, what will the Browns do for a quarterback?
Three years ago, the Browns broke the bank to get Deshaun Watson in the fold.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Reader callout: Brides and grooms — are you paying too much for your wedding?
Costs are spiralling for what could be the happiest day of your lifeFinancial Times - 6d -
How much money will Aaron Rodgers want from the Steelers?
The Steelers and Aaron Rodgers are talking.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Steph shares realistic outlook on how much longer he'll play
Warriors superstar Steph Curry hopes to outplay his Golden State contract, which expires at the end of the 2026-27 NBA season.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
HELOC rates continue to fall: Here's how much cheaper it is than the alternatives
HELOC interest rates dropped again this week, emphasizing the cost-effectiveness of this product over alternatives.CBS News - 12h
