Month: January 2026

Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. Pretty quiet Friday ahead of the holiday weekend the the world of books and reading, so here is a link clean-out for you to chose from: Vulture’s Books Newsletter Ramps Up An Audiobook….in a card?
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The Trump administration is directing employees at the U.S. Department of Agriculture to investigate foreign scientists who collaborate with the agency on research papers for evidence of “subversive or criminal activity.” The new directive, part of a broader effort to increase scrutiny of research done with foreign partners, asks workers in the agency’s research arm
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A trawler in the Southern Ocean Shutterstock A treaty that will protect areas of the largely lawless high seas from fishing has come into force, marking a “turning point” for ocean conservation. International waters outside the exclusive economic zones that stretch 370 kilometres from countries’ coasts are sometimes known as a “wild west” where there
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In today’s online world, names matter more than ever. A username is not just a label anymore. It is an identity, a story, and sometimes a brand. One name that has started to attract attention across social platforms is Whosvalora. People see it on Instagram, TikTok, and X, and they often stop to wonder what
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Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Episode 3 wastes little time in announcing what kind of episode “About the Culling Game” is going to be. It’s the lore drop. It’s the wordy, text-heavy, eye-glazing-over lore drop about—you might’ve guessed it—the culling game jujutsu sorcerers are about to be forced into. If you’re the type who has to
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Charli XCX has shared a new song from Wuthering Heights, her soundtrack and accompaniment to the Emerald Fennel movie of the same name. Listen to it below ahead of the film and album’s dual release on February 13. Charli’s recent singles “Chains of Love” and the John Cale-assisted “House” will appear on the album which
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We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Credit: Illustration by Rene Ramos. As is usually the case after Consumer Electronics Show (CES), older flagship tech products drop in price—including TVs like OLED models, QLEDs, and budget-friendly options. In other words, the
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The Boyfriend Season 2 is a continuation of the Japanese reality TV series inspired by the Korean reality dating series His House. A Netflix Original, this same-sex dating series brings seven men into one house for two months (longer than in Season 1) as they work together in different chosen shifts on a coffee truck in a ski
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I wasn’t expecting the year to start off with Gwar’s take on “Pink Pony Club” yet here we are. The blood-spewing metal band recently performed Chappell Roan’s mega-hit for A.V. Club series A.V. Undercover. (Gwar has a history of irreverent covers like this; in 2024, they played an equally committed version of “I’m Just Ken”
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Having laid a sturdy foundation spanning an entire generation of groundwork in the 80s and 90s, anime has grown into a creative venue for every genre. From fast-paced action thrillers to stories about everyday experiences, the genre bandwidth for anime keeps expanding by the day, as it continues to attract diverse audiences. Simultaneously, despite its
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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. Heavy Is the Crown: George R.R. Martin on His Triumphs and Torments Martin knows that we know that he knows that we know how profoundly behind he is. It’s not just that Winds of Winter
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Lithium-ion batteries could eventually last longer Shutterstock/Bokeh Art Photo It may be possible to extend the life of lithium-ion batteries using standard, low-cost chemistry. Lithium-ion batteries consist of a negative anode and a positive cathode with a porous separator between the two. This is immersed in an electrolyte that enables lithium ions to shuttle between
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