Welcome to Monday! If you’re celebrating the eclipse today, thanks for spending a little time with us here at Today in Books, too. The Most Targeted Books of 2023 No real surprises here, and the consistency is part of the point. The ALA has released its report about the 10 most challenged books of 2023, and
March Madness branded Powerade bottles before the game between the Maryland Terrapins and the South Carolina Gamecocks during the Elite Eight round of the 2023 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament held at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina, on March 27, 2023. Grant Halverson | NCAA Photos | Getty Images The NCAA Women’s Championship
Young Group Of Professionals Developing Business Strategy and Providing The Business Plan Pekic | E+ | Getty Images SINGAPORE — Tech salaries in Singapore mostly fell in 2023 amid a tech downturn, but certain roles — including for data science and cybersecurity — saw wages jump, according to a new report. The jobs that saw
Jon Stewart called out Fox News on The Daily Show for their eclipse coverage with an immigration angle. As North America prepared to witness the solar eclipse, Fox News warned viewers of the threat to the southern border that this represented. “We are told that officials are bracing for higher traffic than usual and that
Zendaya set a high bar with her thematic, futuristic looks during the Dune: Part Two press tour earlier this year. Fans of that sartorial achievement will be happy to know she hasn’t missed a step with her red carpet “method dressing” for director Luca Guadagnino’s tennis-themed Challengers. Scroll through the photos below to see Zendaya’s
The Tory MP at the heart of a Westminster sexting scandal has stood down from two top Commons posts. William Wragg, the MP for Hazel Grove, has resigned as the chair of the Commons Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee (PACA) and vice chair of the 1922 Committee of backbench Tory MPs. Mr Wragg, who
Known for her iconic look and unique talent, Amy Winehouse had risen to an unimaginable level of fame by the time she had died of alcohol poisoning in 2011. She was 27. The London artist whose songs include Rehab and Tears Dry On Their Own, had struggled with addiction and bulimia throughout her music career.
News Keith LeBlanc, Drummer on Grandmaster Flash and Sugarhill Gang Songs, Dies at 69 The Tackhead and Little Axe member also drummed on songs for Nine Inch Nails, Tina Turner, and R.E.M. By Nina Corcoran April 8, 2024 Facebook X Facebook X Keith LeBlanc, the Tackhead drummer, producer, and session musician best known for his
Today’s solar eclipse is all kinds of special since it’s super rare – not to mention the astrological significance it represents – but had you ever thought it may impact your periods, too? Many people believe that the moon can impact our menstrual cycle, so if you’re wondering if this year’s celestial event could be
Task #8 of the 2024 Read Harder Challenge is “Read a book in translation from a country you’ve never visited.” If you haven’t traveled much in your life, this will be easy! There are so many excellent books in translation from around the world. If you’re a seasoned traveler, you might find this one a
General view of the sunset on the boardwalk ahead of this Monday’s eclipse on April 07, 2024 in Mazatlan, Mexico. Hector Vivas | Getty Images Monday’s solar eclipse is giving some of the country’s smaller airports their moment in the sun. The Federal Aviation Administration reported arriving flights at airports from Burlington, Vermont, to southern
In this article JPM Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, testifies during the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee hearing titled Annual Oversight of Wall Street Firms, in the Hart Building on Dec. 6, 2023. Tom Williams | Cq-roll Call, Inc. | Getty Images Jamie Dimon, the veteran
Networks are planning special reports Monday for coverage of the total solar eclipse, a celestial phenomenon when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun. The eclipse will move across Texas to Maine, temporarily shrouding those areas in darkness, while other parts of the country will notice dimming and twilight. Here’s a rundown of
EXCLUSIVE: In a move that points to a change in direction he will take at the helm of Disney live action and 20th Century Studios, former Searchlight co-head David Greenbaum has made his first big statement buy, and it’s set to the music of Bruce Springsteen‘s seminal album Nebraska. 20th Century has closed a deal
The UK has a “duty” to support Israel “in her hour of need” despite the killing of three British aid workers in Gaza, a government minister has said. A row has been raging over whether the UK should continue to sell arms to the country after the incident last week, with questions over whether Israel
Former Marvel star Jonathan Majors has been sentenced to probation for assaulting his former girlfriend, avoiding a prison sentence. The 34-year-old had faced up to a year behind bars after he was convicted of a misdemeanor assault and a harassment violation by a jury in Manhattan, New York, in December. A star of the Marvel
News Billie Eilish Announces New Album Hit Me Hard and Soft: Watch the Trailer The musician’s third studio album arrives in May By Matthew Strauss April 8, 2024 Facebook X Billie Eilish, photo by William Drumm Facebook X Billie Eilish has officially announced her long-teased third studio album. The new album, Hit Me Hard and
Tonight is the night — a rare total solar eclipse in Aries is coming. Between around 7 and 8pm, the moon is set to line up with the Sun, essentially blocking its light and making it “go dark” for around four minutes. Although we might not get a great view of it here in the
Margaret Kingsbury grew up in a house so crammed with books she couldn’t open a closet door without a book stack tumbling, and she’s brought that same decorative energy to her adult life. Margaret has an MA in English with a concentration in writing and has worked as a bookseller and adjunct English professor. She’s
The Mandalorian and the Child (Grogu) on Disney+’s “The Mandalorian.” Disney The Walt Disney Company on Friday revealed its new theatrical schedule, which will feature a film about the Mandalorian and Grogu, a fifth “Toy Story” film, and another “Tron” flick before the end of 2026. The company’s theatrical business has struggled in the wake