Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. Meet the 2024 MacArthur Fellows Whoever shadow-coined the MacArthur a “genius” grant should themselves get one. Secretive, wide-ranging, lucrative, and the at this point the you-cant-buy-it adjective, coveted: the MacArthur is probably only the second
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Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ) employees are contemplating leaving their positions following CEO Andy Jassy’s decision to implement a full-time return-to-office policy. According to a recent survey on Blind, a significant number of Amazon workers are planning to take drastic measures, such as seeking employment elsewhere. The survey revealed that nearly 73% of Amazon professionals are considering
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ABC and CBS aren’t running spots for Ali Abbasi’s Donald Trump early-days biopic The Apprentice during the campaign debates, Deadline has confirmed. Briarcliff Entertainment boss Tom Ortenberg tells Deadline, “The timidity and cowardice of those in the corridors of power in Hollywood never ceases to amaze. Despite all the obstacles thrown in our way, we
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John Amos, who led “Good Times” as patriarch James Evans, has died … his son Kelly Christopher Amos announced. Per John’s son, the Emmy-nominated actor died of natural causes in Los Angeles back on Aug. 21. He continued … “It is with heartfelt sadness that I share with you that my father has transitioned. He
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Sabaa Tahir’s Heir kicks off a duology taking place 20 years after the events of her bestselling An Ember in the Ashes series. Heir follows Aiz, a lowborn orphan seeking vengeance; Sirsha, an exiled tracker who takes on a dangerous job; and Quil, the reluctant heir to the throne who faces a threat to his
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Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. 2024 National Book Award Finalists Announced The 25 Finalists for the 2024 National Book Awards were announced this morning, with five finalists in each of the categories of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, translated literature, and young
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In an era dominated by social media, societal expectations, and ever-changing trends, the concept of authenticity seems far more difficult than ever before. To embody your authentic self is to embark on a journey of self-discovery, self-acceptance, and self-expression. This journey is deeply fulfilling, allowing you to live a life that resonates with your true
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In this article SCHW Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Walter “Walt” Bettinger, president and chief executive officer of Charles Schwab Corp., speaks during the 2015 Fortune Global Forum in San Francisco, California, U.S., on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Charles Schwab CEO Walt Bettinger is retiring from
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Welcome to The Best of Book Riot, our daily round-up of what’s on offer across our site, newsletters, podcasts, and social channels. Not everything is for everyone, but there is something for everyone. Ta-Nehisi Coates and Louise Erdrich have books coming out that are sure to be bestsellers, while Lauren Ling Brown’s debut Society of Lies feels
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Have you ever wondered what a non-obvious thinker is? If you could see the world just a little differently or try something new, what would you change in your personal and professional life? Can non-obvious thinking be applied in the business sector? A fascinating world opens up when discussing with Rohit Bhargava and Ben duPont.
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