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Bestselling author Emily Rath debuts new fantasy novel
Read full article: Bestselling author Emily Rath debuts new fantasy novelRenowned New York Times, USA Today, and #1 Amazon bestselling author Emily Rath is set to captivate readers once again with the release of her debut fantasy novel, North Is The Night. Launching TODAY, this highly anticipated work is the first installment in the Tuonela duet, a dark fantasy series inspired by Finnish mythology.
Russian drone attack on a city in western Ukraine sparks an inferno at a warehouse and kills 1
Read full article: Russian drone attack on a city in western Ukraine sparks an inferno at a warehouse and kills 1A Ukrainian governor says Russia launched a massive drone attack on the western city of Lviv, burning down a warehouse said to house humanitarian supplies and killing one man.
Zoom, which thrived on the remote work revolution, wants workers back in the office part-time
Read full article: Zoom, which thrived on the remote work revolution, wants workers back in the office part-timeZoom became a symbol of remote work during the pandemic but the company is now joining a growing return-to-office trend.
Bud Light sales dip locally amid backlash to transgender influencer. Employee says local workers are suffering
Read full article: Bud Light sales dip locally amid backlash to transgender influencer. Employee says local workers are sufferingSales of Bud Light products in Jacksonville have plummeted in recent weeks, according to a report from the New York Times, following calls for a boycott by conservative figures after the beer’s partnership with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney.
Reports: Grand jury votes to indict former President Donald Trump
Read full article: Reports: Grand jury votes to indict former President Donald TrumpThe attorney representing former President Donald Trump’s says he’s been told of NY indictment, making Trump the first former U.S. president charged with a crime.
Outlets hurt by dwindling public interest in news in 2021
Read full article: Outlets hurt by dwindling public interest in news in 2021The metrics are ugly for many television, digital and print news organizations: after record-setting engagement numbers in 2020, many people are cutting back on news consumption.
Snow in Hawaii? Big Island getting blasted by blizzard, over a foot of snow expected
Read full article: Snow in Hawaii? Big Island getting blasted by blizzard, over a foot of snow expectedThe National Weather Service issued a blizzard warning for the Big Island of Hawaii, which is expected to get up to 12 inches or more of snow.
Gruden sues NFL over publication of his offensive emails
Read full article: Gruden sues NFL over publication of his offensive emailsFormer Las Vegas Raiders coach Jon Gruden has sued Commissioner Roger Goodell and the NFL, alleging that a “malicious and orchestrated campaign” was used to destroy Gruden’s career by leaking old emails he had sent that included racist, misogynistic and homophobic comments.
Media company Ozy is shutting down as problems mount
Read full article: Media company Ozy is shutting down as problems mountOzy is shutting down less than a week after a New York Times column raised questions about the media organization’s claims of millions of viewers and readers, while also pointing out a potential case of securities fraud.
Remember the 9/11 anniversary by reading these thoughtful pieces about the day
Read full article: Remember the 9/11 anniversary by reading these thoughtful pieces about the dayIt’s hard to believe, but the 20th anniversary of 9/11 is here. It was a horrific day, so on the anniversary, it’s more about remembering and reflecting than anything else.
Tom Coughlin reveals struggles after wife’s diagnosis with incurable brain disease
Read full article: Tom Coughlin reveals struggles after wife’s diagnosis with incurable brain diseaseTom Coughlin revealed in a powerful guest column in the New York Times that his wife, Judy, is suffering from an incurable brain disease and that nothing he’s ever experienced could have prepared him for a battle like this.
AP editor, Times columnist among new Pulitzer Board chairs
Read full article: AP editor, Times columnist among new Pulitzer Board chairsNew York Times opinion columnist Gail Collins, Associated Press Editor at Large John Daniszewski and journalist Katherine Boo have been elected as co-chairs of the Pulitzer Prize Board.
NYT reporters writing young person's edition of 'She Said'
Read full article: NYT reporters writing young person's edition of 'She Said'This combination of photos shows the cover image forChasing the Truth: A Young Journalists Guide to Investigative Reporting, left, and a portrait of New York Times journalists Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey, at the Time 100 Gala in New York on April 24, 2018.. Their book will be published Sept. 14. (Philomel via AP, left, and AP Photo)NEW YORK – An acclaimed book by two New York Times journalists who won Pulitzer Prizes for their investigation of Harvey Weinstein is coming out in an edition for young reporters. “Chasing the Truth: A Young Journalist’s Guide to Investigative Reporting,” by Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey, will be published Sept. 14 by Philomel, an imprint of Penguin Young Readers. In 2019, Kantor and Twohey released “She Said: Breaking the Sexual Harassment Story That Helped Ignite a Movement.”“With ‘Chasing the Truth,’ we’re inviting young people into investigative journalism," Kantor and Twohey said in a statement Wednesday. "We’re excited to show them how this work can uncover hidden truths, hold the powerful to account and help drive social change.”Kantor and Twohey, along with Ronan Farrow of The New Yorker, won Pulitzers in 2018 for “impactful journalism that exposed powerful and wealthy sexual predators, including allegations against one of Hollywood’s most influential producers.”
NY Times says it needs culture change, better inclusion
Read full article: NY Times says it needs culture change, better inclusionFILE - This June 22, 2019, file photo shows the exterior of the New York Times building in New York. In a report to its employees in February 2021, The New York Times says it needs a culture change to become a better place to work, particularly for people of color. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)NEW YORK – The New York Times says it needs a culture change to become a better place to work, particularly for people of color. A survey of employees didn't just uncover bad news; 95% of Times employees said they felt pride in working at the paper, and most have had positive experiences. “We also believe it will make The Times a better place to work, for all of us.”
NYT's 'Caliphate' podcast withdrawn as Pulitzer finalist
Read full article: NYT's 'Caliphate' podcast withdrawn as Pulitzer finalistFILE - This June 22, 2019 file photo shows the exterior of the New York Times building in New York. The 12-part series won a Peabody Award and was a Pulitzer Prize finalist. The Times said its journalists should have done a better job vetting him, and not included his story as part of the podcast. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)NEW YORK – A high-profile podcast on terrorism from The New York Times that had been a finalist for a Pulitzer Prize was withdrawn as a contest entry in the wake of the newspaper saying the claims of a man central to “Caliphate" could not be verified. “We volunteered to return the citation and the Pulitzer Prize Board accepted the offer," The Times said in an email to The Associated Press.
NYT's Maggie Haberman has deal for Trump book
Read full article: NYT's Maggie Haberman has deal for Trump bookNEW YORK – One of the top chroniclers of the Trump administration, New York Times White House reporter Maggie Haberman, has a book deal. Penguin Press announced Thursday that the Pulitzer Prize winner's book, currently untitled, would come out in 2022. “Maggie Haberman’s book will be an instant classic, a definitive and fascinating account of Donald Trump, his life and his presidency," Penguin vice president and publisher Scott Moyers said in a statement . Haberman was represented by the Javelin literary agency, whose other clients include former FBI Director James Comey and former National Security Advisor John Bolton. In 2017, Haberman and fellow Times reporter Glenn Thrush reached an agreement with Random House for a book on Trump, but the deal fell through after Thrush was accused by several women of sexual harassment.
Youth vote helped Biden in Georgia, may be focus of Senate runoffs
Read full article: Youth vote helped Biden in Georgia, may be focus of Senate runoffsAP VoteCast and Edison Research found that 57% of those votes went to Joe Biden -- 188,000 more votes than for Donald Trump. Biden still hasn’t been declared the winner in Georgia, but he leads the state’s unofficial vote count just over 10,000 votes -- a margin that will certainly trigger a recount later this month. Georgia vote age breakdownSome young people who missed the cutoff to vote on Nov. 3 expect to be on the voter rolls for the Jan. 5 runoffs in Georgia’s two U.S. Senate races. “We are the future of this economy and we should be voting for our future and for our rights," almost 18-year-old Leilani Williams said. You should want to vote for somebody that is doing something that you feel is right," Williams said.
Report: Presidents aides asked South Dakotas governor about adding Trump on Mount Rushmore
Read full article: Report: Presidents aides asked South Dakotas governor about adding Trump on Mount RushmoreJACKSONVILLE, Fla. A report in the New York Times claims aides for President Donald Trump asked South Dakotas governor about being added on Mount Rushmore. Kristi Noem visited the Oval Office in 2018 and the two discussed the sculpture. During that time, Trump told Noem his dream was to be added to Mount Rushmore. Trump has mentioned the idea before in a 2017 campaign rally in Youngstown, Ohio. A White House official noted to the New York Times that Mount Rushmore is a federal monument.
Report: South Korean study finds older children spread coronavirus as much as adults
Read full article: Report: South Korean study finds older children spread coronavirus as much as adultsThe study seems to bolster local doctors concerns that reopening schools in Florida, a coronavirus hot spot, will trigger a new flurry of outbreaks. The debate over how and when to reopen schools has played out across the state. DeSantis has referenced the low infection rate in elementary school students. But the new study in South Korea suggests students in fourth and fifth grade or higher can spread the virus as easily as adults. Local school districts are in the process of deciding how to reopen schools.
Report: Funds scare to put on Republican convention in Jacksonville
Read full article: Report: Funds scare to put on Republican convention in JacksonvilleJACKSONVILLE, Fla. A New York Times report gives two reasons that some of the Republican Partys biggest donors are hesitant to dig deep into their wallets to help the Republican National Convention Host Committee bankroll the event. According to the Times report, the majority of delegates are non-committal about even attending the convention. The Republicans expected to fill the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena Downtown and bring big crowds to Jacksonville, giving the city a major economic boost. GOP officials have a different take, according to the New York Times report. The report indicates Republican officials believe a condensed time frame creates anxiety, but say the money ultimately comes through.
Report: Funds scare to put on Republican convention in Jacksonville
Read full article: Report: Funds scare to put on Republican convention in JacksonvilleJACKSONVILLE, Fla. A New York Times report gives two reasons that some of the Republican Partys biggest donors are hesitant to dig deep into their wallets to help the Republican National Convention Host Committee bankroll the event. According to the Times report, the majority of delegates are non-committal about even attending the convention. The Republicans expected to fill the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena Downtown and bring big crowds to Jacksonville, giving the city a major economic boost. GOP officials have a different take, according to the New York Times report. The report indicates Republican officials believe a condensed time frame creates anxiety, but say the money ultimately comes through.
Headlines, op-ed prompt staff protests at NY Times, Inquirer
Read full article: Headlines, op-ed prompt staff protests at NY Times, InquirerFILE - This June 22, 2019 file photo shows the exterior of the New York Times building in New York. Some staff members at The New York Times and Philadelphia Inquirer called in sick to protest editorial decisions they found insensitive about protests over George Floyd's death. Several Times journalists responded on social media by saying the article puts black staff members in danger. Some 30 members, out of a staff of about 210, skipped work for the same reason, a spokesman said. Richard Prince, a former staff member at the Washington Post who writes Journal-isms, an online column about diversity issues, said the online uprising illustrates both newspapers need to do a better job listening to and acting on the concerns of black staff members.
Bloomberg expected to file paperwork for Alabama primary
Read full article: Bloomberg expected to file paperwork for Alabama primary(CNN) - Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is expected to file for the Alabama Democratic 2020 presidential primary, a Bloomberg spokesperson told CNN on Thursday. Bloomberg said in March that he had decided against running for president in 2020. The New York Times, which first reported the expected Alabama filing, reports Bloomberg has been privately weighing a presidential bid for weeks but has not yet made a final decision. Bloomberg dispatched staffers to Alabama to get enough signatures to qualify for the primary there, according to the Times. Alabama does not hold an early primary, but the deadline for a candidate to formally enter the race is Friday, according to the newspaper.
Lizzo is primed to end cancel culture
Read full article: Lizzo is primed to end cancel culture(CNN) - "Cancel culture" has jumped the shark. Gentle nudging from ex-presidents can help rein in "cancel culture," but what happened Monday with #LizzoIsOverParty may be even more effective at ending it. Perhaps, though, we have reached a breaking point in cancel culture. By proving that the trolls can't keep her from achieving the success she has worked hard for, Lizzo has become uncancelable and has taken back the power the cancel culture attempts to steal from its victim. And this power shift may be what cancels cancel culture altogether.
Rose McGowan sues Harvey Weinstein for alleged campaign against her
Read full article: Rose McGowan sues Harvey Weinstein for alleged campaign against herJulie B. Porter, an attorney for McGowan, refuted that her client sought $6 million from Weinstein, stating that Weinstein offered McGowan $1 million not to publish her memoir. McGowan, 46, is one of more than 80 women to come forward with allegations against Weinstein ranging from sexual violence and harassment to rape. McGowan claims in her suit that Weinstein offered her $1 million to not go public with her rape allegation and to drop the publication of her book. The complaint also alleges that Weinstein enlisted attorney Jose Baez as part of his alleged smear campaign against her. McGowan's suit concludes that she "has suffered tremendously from Defendants' conspiracy and lies."
How to watch Democratic presidential debate Tuesday
Read full article: How to watch Democratic presidential debate TuesdayCNN(CNN) - The stakes are high for candidates participating in Tuesday's CNN/New York Times Democratic debate, as the presidential hopefuls look to remain competitive in the crowded primary field. It will be businessman Tom Steyer's first presidential debate, and Rep. Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii will return to the stage after failing to qualify for the September debate. It will air exclusively on CNN, CNN International and CNN en Espaol, and will stream on CNN.com's homepage and NYTimes.com's homepage. The debate will also stream live on the following Facebook Pages: CNN, CNN International, CNN Politics, CNN Replay, AC360 and Erin Burnett OutFront. CNN anchors Erin Burnett and Anderson Cooper and New York Times national editor Marc Lacey will serve as the debate moderators.
'Modern Love' Trailer: Anne Hathaway, Tina Fey Bring to Life Real Love Stories in
Read full article: 'Modern Love' Trailer: Anne Hathaway, Tina Fey Bring to Life Real Love Stories inWhat the world needs now is love, sweet love -- and a lot more rom-coms starring Anne Hathaway. The Oscar-winning actress leads a star-studded cast in Amazons upcoming anthology series Modern Love, adapted from the New York Times popular column of the same name. The first trailer gives a taste of the upcoming stories, varying from romantic love to sibling love to familial love. John Carney serves as writer, director and executive producer of Modern Love, with Sharon Horgan and Emmy Rossum directing episodes. All eight episodes of Modern Love debut Friday, Oct. 18 on Amazon Prime.
Townsend and Ahn excel at US Open
Read full article: Townsend and Ahn excel at US OpenLater, wildcard Ahn overcame a leg injury to down the error-strewn 2017 French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko, 6-3, 7-5. Townsend reached the top of the junior world in 2012 but is seeking her first title -- or semifinal -- at the highest level. Bianca Andreescu, currently a teen phenom herself, is Townsend's next challenger after the Canadian beat last year's Australian Open champion, Caroline Wozniacki, 6-4, 6-4. Ahn back to US Open after a decadeAhn, meanwhile, played the US Open as a 16-year-old qualifier in 2008, acquitting herself well in a first-round loss to then seventh-ranked Dinara Safina. But instead of turning pro, as she wanted to, the parents of Ahn -- who was born within walking distance of the US Open -- wanted her to go to college and get an education.
New Movie Asks Whether Astronauts Lose Touch With Reality After Going Into Space
Read full article: New Movie Asks Whether Astronauts Lose Touch With Reality After Going Into SpaceDo astronauts lose touch with reality after going into space? "Lucy in the Sky" follows a female astronaut as she struggles to adjust back to life on Earth. Though Nowak's arrest caused a sensation, former astronaut Marsha Ivins attacked the new movie, saying, "The field of space psychology is well-developed. The movie is attracting attention amid what are perhaps the first allegations of a crime committed in space. 5,000 Rockets Launched to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11 Mission to SpaceThe First Christmas in Space: How Astronauts Aboard Apollo 8 Celebrated Among the Stars
2 of Michael Phelps' decade-old world records broken this week
Read full article: 2 of Michael Phelps' decade-old world records broken this weekClive Rose/Getty Images(CNN) - Americans Regan Smith and Caeleb Dressel claimed two of the five individual swimming world records that were set this week at the world championships in Gwangju, South Korea. The first of Phelps' records was broken by Hungarian swimmer Kristof Milak, 19, in the 200-meter butterfly with a time of 1:50.73, beating Phelps' 1:51.51 from Rome in 2009. Dressel, 22, broke the second of Phelps' records with a time of 49.50 in the 100-meter butterfly, topping the 49.82 Phelps also swam in Rome in 2009. The trend continued when Smith, 17, broke Missy Franklin's world record in the 200-meter backstroke with a time of 2:03.35. Phelps' lone individual world record left standing is the 400 meters in the individual medley.
Carl Icahn declares war over huge oil takeover
Read full article: Carl Icahn declares war over huge oil takeoverNeilson Barnard/Getty Images for New York TimesNEW YORK - Carl Icahn believes Occidental Petroleum badly overpaid for oil driller Anadarko Petroleum. Now, he wants four Occidental directors to pay for that controversial deal with their jobs. Icahn has previously expressed fear that the Anadarko deal is extremely risky because of the turbulent nature of oil prices. Icahn has proposed replacing the following Occidental directors: Spencer Abraham, Eugene Batchelder, Margaret Foran and Avedick Poladian. He noted that all of Occidental's directors were re-elected at the company's annual meeting in May, albeit with lower support than usual.