Admin In some ways, the book industry is doing better than ever. Last year, readers bought nearly 827 million printed books, an increase of about 10 percent over 2020, and a record since NPD BookScan began tracking two decades ago. But everything is not as rosy as it seems. As book buyers have migrated online, it … Read more
Russian forces seized the Chernobyl nuclear power plant on the first day of the Ukrainian invasion. Hundreds of workers were held hostage during the occupation until the withdrawal in March. Workers are now being left behind to clean up the mess left behind by Russian troops — including vodka and feces. Loading Something is loading. … Read more
The Jan. 6 panel reportedly tapped a former ABC News boss as a “secret adviser” to craft its upcoming prime-time hearing on the Capitol riot for a television audience. James Goldston, who served as president of ABC News from 2014 until early 2021, worked as an adviser to the House Select Committee and quietly produced … Read more
CHAPTER 4 Fortunately, the costume property drama is over, though we instead get Aubrey in a completely different costume as he a Maturin glides across the French-Spanish border and the Pyrenees while disguised as a literal bear. Well enough, Stephen King is not the one writing this novel. You can see what happened was that … Read more
The Reserve Bank of Australia has raised interest rates by 50 basis points to curb rampant inflation with a rise that exceeded forecasts. The decision to raise the spot rate to 85 basis points reflects a more aggressive stance on the part of the central bank to tackle inflation after a moderate rise last month. … Read more
Jon Hamm, Juno Temple and Jennifer Jason Leigh set for starring roles in “Fargo” Season 5 at FX, Variety has learned. Season 5 of “Fargo” was officially announced in February. Per FX, the new season is set in 2019 and asks the questions when is an abduction not an abduction, and what if your wife … Read more
My earliest reading memoryI enthusiastically read children’s comics from a very young age, starting with Bimbo (aged four or five) and moving on via Dandy and Beano to Victor and Hotspur. Then there were comics in the Sunday Post newspaper – Oor Wullie and the Broons. I tried to draw my own comics, but was … Read more
Johnson will visit Northern Ireland on Monday to hold emergency consultations. Daniel Leal | Afp | Getty Images LONDON – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson survived a confidence vote on Monday night, but dissatisfaction with his leadership is expected to continue, with analysts saying his days in office are numbered. In Monday’s vote, Johnson won … Read more
UPDATE, 4:57 p.m.: When the Jan. 6 panel holds its first primetime hearing on Thursday, Fox News Channel will stick with its primetime lineup of Tucker Carlson, Sean Hannity and Laura Ingraham. The proceedings will air on the Fox Business Network instead. The hearing begins at 8 p.m. ET Thursday, with broadcast networks planning to … Read more
June 7, 2022, at 04.55 Kind reminder that it is important to take breaks in your day. Continue. Go for a walk. If you end up at your local library or the nearest bookstore, yes, it happens. If you find yourself going out with a book (or two or nine), we’ve all been there! * … Read more