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Roll into your weekend with this highlight reel of the bookish news Today in Books readers were most interested in this week. The It Books of 2024 It’s easy to see the It Books of the year in hindsight, and we did just that on a recent episode of the Book Riot Podcast. What’s not easy is
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As awards season heats up, From Ground Zero, Palestine’s Oscar entry that’s on the shortlist for Best International Feature, debuts this weekend at about 70 AMC locations in top 20 markets and select arthouses including the Quad in New York and Laemmle Royal in Los Angeles. The documentary from Watermelon Pictures is a series of
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Sports betting company DraftKings’ logo is displayed on a smartphone screen. Budrul Chukrut | Lightrocket | Getty Images DraftKings is upping the ante. The sportsbook is testing out a new subscription service called DraftKings Sportsbook+ designed to provide paying customers a boost in odds. The $20 per month subscription service launched quietly on Dec. 28
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Mark Goldring will retire from his role as chief executive of Asylum Welcome in May after five years leading the organisation. He took up the role in 2020 after stepping down as chief executive of Oxfam GB following the aid charity’s safeguarding scandal. Goldring was also CEO of the learning disability charity Mencap between 2008 and
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We’re all fresh off the holidays and, as such, many of us are likely getting back into our usual fitness and health routines after indulging in the rest and excellent food that accompany the season. (I know I enjoyed my fair share of vittles.) A famous person who also took December off was Chris Pratt,
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Photo Courtesy of Viking Cruising along the Danube River on Viking provides passengers with spectacular architectural views of ancient European cities. The ever-changing scenery along the banks of the calm waterways soothes one’s soul and arouses a sense of adventure. In 1997, Torstein Hagen, CEO of Viking Cruises, acquired four ships in Russia and founded the
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Another earning season is over. The winners? Most of our stocks. Twenty-three out of 33 portfolio names delivered third-quarter reports were deemed good or great by the Investing Club, thanks partly to a still-strong consumer and largely to the massive build out of all things AI. Case in point: In the S & P 500,
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Trustees of a charity that manages a community allotment did not always fulfil their legal duties to act in the interests of the charity, a regulatory inquiry report found. The Office for the Scottish Charity Regulator began investigating Deansmeadow Allotment Association after the regulator received concerns about the charity’s governance between July and August 2024.
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2024 saw brand collaborations reach new heights of notoriety, with many high-profile partnerships fighting to capture attention in an increasingly oversaturated market. This year’s brand collaboration landscape has seen more luxury names stepping outside the traditional boundaries of fashion, diving into various industries such as beauty, technology, and even automotive design. As the luxury retail
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Old Soul by Susan Barker (G.P. Putnam’s Sons, January 28) Here’s another new horror novel focused on grief, and this one kicks off when two strangers meet in Osaka airport. Both Jake and Mariko lost someone important to them, and before their deaths, they both saw the same woman, even though they were 6,000 miles
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FRIDAY AFTERNOON UPDATE: It’s a better first weekend of the year than last year with Disney’s Mufasa and Paramount’s Sonic the Hedgehog 3 continuing their tussle into their third frames, $23M-$24M to $20M. In regards to 3-day weekends, this is the first No. 1 win for Mufasa. Sonic 3 won the first two 3-day weekends
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Photo by Hyatt Centric Santiago, Chile, a vibrant metropolis nestled against the backdrop of the Andes Mountains, offers a captivating blend of historical charm and modern sophistication. For travelers seeking a stylish and convenient base from which to explore this dynamic city, the Hyatt Centric Las Condes Santiago stands out as a premier choice. Located
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Attendees view the 2025 Ford Bronco Stroppe Special Edition during the AutoMobility LA 2024 auto show at the Los Angeles Convention Center on November 21, 2024. Robyn Beck | Afp | Getty Images DETROIT – Sales of new vehicles in the U.S. continued to rise last year, rebounding from historical lows caused by the coronavirus
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The Charity Commission is seeking information from the voluntary sector to better understand the risk of terrorist financing abuse. The regulator has opened a consultation to help it identify and understand the potential vulnerabilities, trends and threats in respect of the risk of terrorist financing abuse. The online consultation, which will close at midnight on
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