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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Speaker of the House Mike Johnson held onto his job on Friday, securing enough votes from his Republican colleagues to be reelected in one round. It’s an abbreviated journey for Johnson, compared to the fifteen rounds that his predecessor, Kevin McCarthy, endured to become speaker. “What we’re proposing now is just simply, as President Trump
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
Jack Nicholson may still be a household name, but his public appearances are becoming more and more rare. Now less of an on-the-town movie star and more of a “I’d rather sit under a tree and read a book than act” retiree, it’s been two years since he has been photographed — a streak broken
It’s a new year, and we’re celebrating it with an all-new installment of Chicago PD, which will center Intelligence’s newest member. If you’ve been following our coverage thus far, you already know how much we love Kiana Cook. She’s breathed new life into the series as Chicago PD has felt like a welcomed soft reboot
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Image Courtesy of Hotel Le Toiny As the chill of winter sets in, there’s no better time to escape to the tropical paradise of St. Barth’s, where wellness and luxury converge at the iconic Hotel Le Toiny. This season, the celebrated hotel elevates its offerings with the introduction of the Goop Beauty Suite—a one-of-a-kind accommodation
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
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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View gallery Image Credit: Getty Images Nearly three years after the first episode of Severance aired on Apple TV+, it’s finally back to the office for Mark (played by Adam Scott), Helly (Britt Lower), Dylan (Zach Cherry), and Irving (John Turturro.) The stunning workplace thriller originally dropped February 18, 2022, and the season finale left
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,
Ariana Grande has got jokes … and the “Wicked” star was not afraid to let one fly at herself during the Palm Springs International Film Awards. While accepting the “Rising Star” award for her performance in “Wicked” … AG noted that she never thought when she started out as a child actor, she would be
Zachery Ty Bryan is starting 2025 in the worst way possible, because the guy’s got another arrest on his record … this time for alleged domestic violence. The “Home Improvement” star rang in the new year by getting busted in South Carolina for second-degree domestic violence … according to online records. Law enforcement tells TMZ
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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
Ken Griffin, founder and CEO of Citadel, speaks during The New York Times’ annual DealBook Summit in New York City, Dec. 4, 2024. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images Billionaire investor Ken Griffin’s handful of hedge funds at Citadel all posted double-digit returns in 2024, led by its tactical trading strategy. Citadel’s multistrategy Wellington fund,
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,
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.
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
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
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A man accused of supplying drugs to Liam Payne, a former member of the band One Direction who fell to his death in Argentina last year, has been arrested. Braian Paiz, 24, was arrested by Argentinian police Friday and is alleged to be one of two people
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
Bad Bunny has shared a new short film ahead of his imminent new album, Debí Tirar Más Fotos. The clip stars legendary Puerto Rican filmmaker Jacobo Morales as a man reflecting on his life in his native country—and showing his treasured photographs to a frog voiced by Kenneth Canales. Bad Bunny co-wrote and co-directed the
Critic’s Rating: 4.25 / 5.0 4.25 Things got pretty hairy between The Way Home Seasons 2 and 3 when Hallmark announced that the beloved series would be moving to Hallmark+. Thankfully, it was all resolved after a viewer uprising. Well, that was nothing compared to the excitement of The Way Home Season 3 Episode 1,
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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
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
Rivian electric vehicles (EV) are parked at the Rivian Venice Hub on November 13, 2024 in Venice, California. Mario Tama | Getty Images Shares of Rivian Automotive recorded their best day ever after the electric vehicle maker reported 2024 production and deliveries that were in line with its previously announced expectations. Rivian stock closed Friday
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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