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Book excerpt: "The Antidote" by Karen Russell

The bestselling author of "Swamplandia!" and "Vampires in the Lemon Grove" returns with a Nebraska Dust Bowl-era tale of a prairie witch, who stores the memories that townsfolk don't want to carry.
CBS News - 2d
Unwell Palmer misses first pen, 100% record ends

Cole Palmer's perfect penalty record came to an end when his spot kick was saved by goalkeeper Mads Hermansen during Chelsea's clash with Leicester City.
ESPN - 2d
‘If you don’t get early years right, children are unlikely to catch up’: why South Africa is trying to reboot its school system

With 80% of 10-year-olds unable to read for meaning, the government is prioritising literacy and numeracy among pre-school pupils as it tackles its education problems. When she noticed children ...
The Guardian - 1d
2025 NBA playoff picture: Standings, projections, clinched spots as postseason comes into focus

The NBA postseason is one month away
CBS Sports - 17h
3 smart CD account moves to make this week

If you want to maximize the returns on your money, you may want to make these simple but effective CD moves now.
CBS News - 9h
VistaPrint Coupon: Get Up to $50 Off

From personalized gifts to business essentials, WIRED can help you save with our selection of VistaPrint promo codes.
Wired - 5d
Will Nisbet land Scotland recall after Aberdeen march on in cup?

Aberdeen's Kevin Nisbet has scored five goals in six games - is he thrusting himself back into the Scotland picture?
BBC News - 3d
Covid-19: Enduring Images of a Global Crisis, 5 Years On

New York Times photographers covered Covid-19 throughout the world. These pictures, and the moments behind them, stayed with them.
The New York Times - 1d
The Hot Place to Be Seen for Young Indians: Book Festivals

From beaches to hilltops, young people are driving a boom in literary events as they read more in India’s dozens of native languages.
The New York Times - 4d
Book excerpt: "Dream Count" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

In her long-awaited return to fiction, the author of "Americanah" presents her intricately-woven novel that explores love, ambition, family expectations, and the forces that shape women's choices.
CBS News - 2d
Book Review: ‘Careless People,’ by Sarah Wynn-Williams

“Careless People,” a memoir by a former Facebook executive, portrays feckless company leaders cozying up to authoritarian regimes.
The New York Times - 1d
Fentanyl exposure among U.S. children spiked over the past decade: Study

The majority of fentanyl exposure cases among teens was characterized as intentional misuse or abuse, according to the study published in the American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse.
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Sidemen match raises £4m for charities including Children in Need

A sold-out Wembley stadium was the venue for The Sidemen vs YouTube Allstars football match, which saw a side featuring Logan Paul and Mr Beast win on penalties.
BBC News - 3d
Balloon Art You Won’t Find at a Children’s Birthday Party

DJ Morrow’s creations, inspired by his own emotional life, can disturb as much as they delight.
The New York Times - 16h
WATCH: Baby animals make their debuts across America

From little eaglets hatching in California's Big Bear, to a baby giraffe making its long-awaited arrival in Denver, Colorado, animals are arriving across America ahead of spring.
ABC News - 1d
Poland plans military training for every adult male amid growing European security fears

PM Donald Tusk says country needs army of 500,000 and backs withdrawal from treaty banning landmines. Ukraine war live: latest updates as Russia steps up attacks Poland’s prime minister, ...
The Guardian - 4d
Lampkin near-perfect shooting night sends Syracuse hurtling past Virginia 84-70

Eddie Lampkin Jr. scored 14 of his 25 points before halftime, was 11-for-12 shooting and grabbed 10 rebounds and Syracuse beat Virginia 84-70 to end the ACC regular season
ABC News - 3d
Sen. Slotkin says Democrats and Republicans ‘need to do better and act like adults’: Full interview

Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) exclusively joins Meet the Press to discuss how Democrats are responding to the Trump administration and who could pick up the mantle of leadership for her party.
NBC News - 2d
Russian officials criticised for giving meat grinders to mothers of soldiers killed in Ukraine

Members of Putin’s United Russia party in Murmansk said gifts were initiative of the women’s wing . Local officials from Russia’s ruling party have caused controversy by presenting mothers of ...
The Guardian - 3d
Trotter's 10 Trends: Alabama's X-Factor, big wings torturing Purdue, make-or-break NCAA Tournament draws

Trends that could make (or break) the NCAA Tournament stay for these 10 contenders
CBS Sports - 1h
Make Canada boring again

Trump seems determined to break the association of Canada with boredom — by wreaking havoc upon one of the world’s most positive bilateral relationships.
The Hill - 14h
Suspected cause of Long Island wildfires was a resident making s'mores: Police

The cause of the wildfires that swept through part of Long Island, New York, over the weekend is believed to have been a resident making s'mores, police said.
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E.C.B. Cuts Interest Rates Again, With an Uncertain Path Ahead

Vows by European leaders to increase borrowing to ramp up military spending have reshaped the fiscal picture that the central bank must confront.
The New York Times - 5d
Stanley R. Jaffe, 84, Oscar-Winning Producer and Hollywood Power, Dies

His “Kramer vs. Kramer” won for best picture in 1980, one of many high points in a career that saw him in top jobs, twice, at Paramount.
The New York Times - 9h
'Worrying' number of teens lose disability benefits

More than 124,000 young people have had claims for adult disability benefits refused, the BBC finds.
BBC News - 5h
Report: Kuminga set to make Warriors injury return vs. Kings

Jonathan Kuminga reportedly is expected to make his return from a serious ankle injury when the Golden State Warriors host the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night at Chase Center.
Yahoo Sports - 17h
Lebron James: A career for the history books and a $70 million property portfolio

The first player to score 50,000 combined points in the NBA, LeBron James is a power player in real estate, too.
MarketWatch - 1d
Pimco books 17% instant profit on Thames Water emergency loan

Bond group records windfall on lifeline for UK utility even before deal is finalised
Financial Times - 1d
Oprah Winfrey names "The Tell" as latest book club selection

"The Tell" author Amy Griffin shares how revealing childhood trauma helped her heal.
CBS News - 14h
American travelers are booking fewer domestic flights in another warning sign for the economy

Americans’ spending worries and shortcomings are translating into turbulence for major airlines, and coming at a time where recession fears are growing.
MarketWatch - 9h
NFL free agency: Evan Engram to visit Broncos, per report; why ex-Jaguars TE is perfect fit for Sean Payton

Engram had a down season after catching 114 passes for 963 yards in 2023
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My husband plans to leave his estate to his adult son, who steals his credit card to gamble online. What can I do?

“Dementia runs in my husband’s family. My husband’s son has been known to take money from his dad without permission.”
MarketWatch - 1d
In 3 Words, Travis Kelce Just Explained How He Makes a Tough Decision. It’s a Lesson in Leadership

The Kansas City Chiefs tight end says he makes decisions ‘off of feel.’ It can be an effective approach.
Inc. - 2d
A New Study Says People Who Make Decisions Like This Wind Up Happier in the End

You probably make a lot of decisions in your business. Here’s how not to regret the bad ones.
Inc. - 1d
Trump vowed to make the economy better on Day 1. Now he says US is in 'transition'

After vowing to immediately make America more affordable if elected, Trump now says the nation faces a "period of transition."
ABC News - 8h
Lego Could Make A Big Change To Future Video Games

According to the CEO of The Lego Group, the company may begin developing some video games internally. Niels Christiansen, who has been Lego's CEO since 2017, said in an interview that the company ...
GameSpot - 17h
Trump is making Europe great again

The US president has provided the biggest stimulus towards European integration since the end of the cold war
Financial Times - 1d
Can The Red Wings Make The Playoffs?

Nobody likes losing.
Yahoo Sports - 1d
Everything New In Fields Of Mistria's Second Major Update - March 2025

Fields of Mistria 's second major update is here, and "major" is definitely the operative word. NPC Studio added more ways to play, places to explore, gifts to give, and ways to decorate your ...
GameSpot - 1d
India’s official Oscar entry, which failed to make the cut, wins big at major Bollywood awards show

The film that was submitted as India’s official Oscar entry but failed to make the final list of nominees has swept the International Indian Film Academy Awards
ABC News - 2d

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