Month: November 2024

The Goodreads editors are back at it again, number crunching and bringing us all the interesting user data from their 125+ million members. This latest list looks at popular books published from 2014-2023, but there’s a bit of a twist—the list doesn’t look at how well these books did when they were first published. Rather,
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On the left, Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-NY). On the right, Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA) Two U.S. House Democrats have made public statements opposing transgender female athletes playing on girls’ and women’s sports teams. During the election, Republicans spent at least $215 million on anti-trans attack ads, including accusing Democrats of supporting “boys competing against girls,”
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Sometimes, you just need to indulge your inner snark. For those days when you’re feeling petty, nothing beats a good TV binge-packed with shade, drama, and characters who know how to throw down. From scandalous romances to epic rivalries and high-stakes power plays, these shows are loaded with the kind of pettiness that makes for
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Argentinian police have detained two people in connection with the death of Liam Payne, while a third person is under investigation. The former One Direction member fell to his death at a Buenos Aires hotel on October 16th. A toxicology report subsequently revealed that Payne had a number of drugs in his system at the
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This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. Sales Surge for Dystopian Books The Handmaid’s Tale. On Tyranny. Men Explain Things to Me. These are the
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Share Tweet Share Share Email The Disney Festival of Holidays is back at Disneyland Resort, bringing festive cheer and a delicious array of seasonal snacks. Running from November 15, 2024, to January 6, 2025, this year’s event offers a global culinary journey that celebrates holiday traditions from around
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Rapper-producer Erick the Architect thinks a lot about New York City. Born Erick Arc Elliott, he grew up there and learned to love music and how to create it, first as part of the acclaimed hip-hop trio Flatbush Zombies. The city remains a central subject for him, even after relocating to Los Angeles to continue
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Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. 15 Stress-Free Reads When you want the literary equivalent of a weighted blanket, reach for one of these. Celebs: They’re Just Like Us Paparazzi is a net negative in the world, but it does occasionally
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10 hours ago “We’ve got this”: More than 70 LGBTQ+ organizations release joint statement of solidarity A group of more than 70 LGBTQ+ organizations has released the following statement. Our LGBTQIA2S+ community has risen again and again to meet moments that have challenged our rights, our humanity, and our freedom. Today is no different.  Ours
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Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music titan whose vast legacy ranged from producing Michael Jackson’s historic Thriller album to writing prize-winning film and television scores and collaborating with Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and hundreds of other recording artists, has died at 91. Jones’ publicist, Arnold Robinson, says he died Sunday night at his home in the
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 Listen via: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | More Platforms While Dance Hall Crashers’ founding members Tim Armstrong and Matt Freeman (both of Operation Ivy and Rancid) quickly left after the band’s formation, the California ska act was still able to make a strong name for themselves thanks to their ear-grabbing debut album and their devoted cult following. This
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Share Tweet Share Share Email Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Donald Trump secured victory in the 2024 election. Here’s what we know. Former President Donald Trump has been projected to win the 2024 presidential election, securing a historic comeback nearly four years after leaving Washington. Decision Desk HQ
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The GOP has taken back control of the Senate, capturing a narrow majority in the upper chamber after flipping key seats in West Virginia and Ohio red. Republicans are also expected to pick up Montana. Republicans will have control of the Senate for the first time since early 2021, raising the stakes of a presidential
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Lucy Hale (Fantasy Island, Truth or Dare) will continue hanging around in the horror genre with the upcoming White Mars, a sci-fi/horror movie announced by Deadline today. Deadline details, “Set in an isolated Aquila Research Facility in Antarctica, White Mars follows microbiologist Sammie (Lucy Hale), as she fights to save her fellow crew members from a
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