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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 -
April Simpkins publishes daughter Cheslie Kryst's posthumous book "By the Time You Read This"
Former Miss USA and Extra correspondent Cheslie Kryst shared her excitement about writing her first book, finishing the manuscript shortly before she died by suicide in 2022, at age 30. Her family says she battled severe depression for years. Now, ...CBS News - Entertainment -
The 16 Messages That Led to Love
Readers of the Modern Love column share the banter, emojis and wit that made them fall for each other.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Why is it so cold this week?
Why has the weather felt so wintry recently, and when can we expect a change to something warmer?BBC News - Top stories -
Biden grants clemency to 16 nonviolent drug offenders
"America is a nation founded on the promise of second chances," President Biden said in a statement.CBS News - Politics - Joe Biden -
A historic 10 days for Joe Biden
This is the week it all came together, and President Biden showed why his experience and wisdom as a global leader keeps America strong.The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
The 30 Best Movies on Hulu This Week
From Poor Things to Dune: Part One, here’s everything you need to watch on Hulu right now.Wired - Tech -
16 Best Recycled and Upcycled Clothes (2024): Leggings, Sneakers, T-shirts
Who knew plastic bottles could look (and feel) this good? These leggings, shoes, and other apparel help keep waste out of landfills.Wired - Tech -
‘I just want to be pampered’: Ronnie O’Sullivan says he is open to offers
World No 1 ups the ante amid rumours of a rival tourO’Sullivan cruises into second round with 10-1 win over PageRonnie O’Sullivan declared himself open to offers amid rumours of a rival snooker tour and warned he would walk away from the sport if ...The Guardian - World -
‘We Are So Back’ Is So Back
The phrase has become ubiquitous online as a way to celebrate life’s small pleasures — at least until “it’s so over.”The New York Times - Lifestyle -
'At least if he wins I will be pardoned for electoral fraud,' tabloid editor's text reads at Trump trial
Pecker, a former publisher of the National Enquirer, testified Tuesday about how the tabloid fabricated stories to help Trump's 2016 presidential campaign.NBC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
'At least if he wins I will be pardoned for electoral fraud,' tabloid editor's text reads at Trump trial
Pecker, a former publisher of the National Enquirer, testified Tuesday about how the tabloid fabricated stories to help Trump's 2016 presidential campaign.NBC News - Politics - Donald Trump -
Meta plunges 16% on weak revenue guidance even as first-quarter results top estimates
Meta beat on the top and bottom lines in its earnings report on Wednesday, but the stock sank on disappointing guidance.CNBC - Business -
Rubrik stock pops 16% in NYSE debut after company prices IPO above range
Rubrik's shares appeared to be attractive to investors that have been starved for new business software names for years.CNBC - Business -
Five affordable hearing-aid brands we love
Save money on a new hearing aid with the top budget-friendly hearing aids of 2024.CBS News - Top stories -
We Are Blowing the Fight to Contain Bird Flu
“There’s a fine line between one person and 10 people with H5N1.”The New York Times - Top stories -
Taylor Swift hits 1bn Spotify streams in a week with Tortured Poets Department
Swift’s new album breaks another streaming record after already becoming the platform’s most-streamed album in a day. Taylor Swift’s new album The Tortured Poets Department has become the first to reach 1bn Spotify streams in a week.. The platform ...The Guardian - World -
Legislation banning TikTok is coming this week. How will it affect the music industry?
While the legislation would have profound impacts across the tech, political, entertainment, media and marketing worlds, music may be hit especially hard.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - Tiktok -
Small Business Week Is Around the Corner. Here's What's On Tap From the SBA
Small Business Week kicks off on April 28.How are you celebrating your small business?Inc. - Business -
Biden, Seeking to Build on Fruitful Week, Will Announce Billions in Chip Grants
The $6.1 billion for Micron, to shore up the domestic supply of semiconductors, comes after a key union endorsement and passage of an aid bill central to the president’s foreign policy agenda.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
US applications for jobless claims fall to lowest level in 9 weeks
Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week as the labor market continues to hold up despite higher interest rates imposed by the Federal Reserve in its bid to curb inflationABC News - Top stories -
Biden, Seeking to Build on Fruitful Week, Announces Billions in Chip Grants
The $6.1 billion for Micron, to shore up the domestic supply of semiconductors, comes after a key union endorsement and passage of an aid bill central to the president’s foreign policy agenda.The New York Times - Business - Joe Biden -
Rudy Giuliani and Mark Meadows were indicted, along with 16 others, in Arizona for their alleged efforts to overturn Trump's November 2020 election defeat in the state.
Rudy Giuliani and Mark Meadows were indicted, along with 16 others, in Arizona for their alleged efforts to overturn Trump’s November 2020 election defeat in the state.The Wall Street Journal - World -
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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 -
'We will call him President Trump': Defense lawyers vacillate between honorifics
Former President Donald Trump has been called a lot of names in the first six days of his New York hush-money trial.NBC News - Top stories -
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 -
Four Verts: A few NFL Draft trades that we really hope happen
Imagine Minnesota trading up for Drake Maye, putting him in the NFC North with Caleb Williams and Jordan Love. Or the Jags getting Trevor Lawrence a star WR.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
What we do — and don't — care about ahead of the NFL Draft
Fantasy football analyst Matt Harmon says he cares about what Minnesota will do at quarterback ... but not some of these other draft storylines.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
‘Are we joking?’: Venice residents protest as city starts charging visitors to enter
Day-trippers will have to pay €5 to visit Italian city under scheme designed to protect it from excess tourism. Authorities in Venice have been accused of transforming the famous lagoon city into a “theme park” as a long-mooted entrance fee for ...The Guardian - World -
'We will call him President Trump': Defense lawyers vacillate between honorifics
Former President Donald Trump has been called a lot of names in the first six days of his New York hush-money trial.NBC News - Politics -
'We lost £26,000 in a year' - shoplifting hits record in England and Wales
Shoplifting was up by 37% in the year to December 2023, the highest since records began in 2003.BBC News - Top stories -
‘We want to work freely’: Slovakian journalists protest against media overhaul
Government accused of trying to undermine independent media with move to replace public broadcaster RTVS. Europe live – latest updatesJournalists in Slovakia are protesting against a government move to overhaul the country’s public broadcaster, ...The Guardian - World -
Hollywood, accusers condemn reversal of Weinstein conviction: 'We know what happened'
Harvey Weinstein accusers and others in Hollywood have condemned a New York appeals court's decision to reverse the disgraced producer's rape conviction.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Column: The crackdown on student protesters shows exactly why we need them
As has happened throughout U.S. history, student demonstrations over Israel's war in Gaza are a prism of the wider world. Their activism must be taken seriously, for all our sakes.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Like Moths to a Flame? We May Need a New Phrase.
Over time researchers have found fewer of the insects turning up in light traps, suggesting they may be less attracted to some kinds of light than they once were.The New York Times - Science -
‘We were all set to enjoy our retirement’: My son invested in startups and we bailed him out with $100,000. What now?
“When we agreed to help, it was with the understanding that this debt would be paid back with his share of inheritance.”MarketWatch - Business -
Panthers' Sam Bennett out 'at least a week' after taking shot off his hand in Game 2 vs. Lightning
Bennett recorded a goal and an assist before leaving the game.CBS Sports - Sports -
Bank of Japan could intervene this week to boost the yen as currency hits 34-year low
The Bank of Japan could intervene to support the yen as soon as Friday, possibly in a move coordinated with the Bank of Korea to help maximize its impact, according to Steven Barrow, head of G-10 strategy at Standard Bank.MarketWatch - Business -
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