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books
YA Books Featuring Strong Female Characters
Some of my favorite female role models are fictional (though I’m not discounting the real ones!). These ladies are strong, independent, and...
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job & work
Strong unemployment figures means rate cut more likely
Economists say today's stronger-than-anticipated jobs figures mean the Reserve Bank is likely to leave the cash rate on hold, when it meets next...
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movie & tv / books
'SNL' photographer reflects on iconic celebrity portraits
Photographer Mary Ellen Matthews says she has the best job in the world. And chances are, you've seen her work. Matthews is Saturday Night Live's...
npr.org
- 30+ days ago
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travel
12 Vietnamese Social Rules That Completely Baffle Americans
Vietnam is a vibrant country with deep-rooted cultural traditions, strong family values, and unique social customs. While locals are generally warm...
gamintraveler.com
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fitness
Golden Age Games Medalist + Army Veteran Marina Perez, 79, Says Exercise Keeps Her Strong
From marathons to medals, this army veteran never let her age stand in her way At 64, Army veteran Marina Perez won her first gold medal...
womansworld.com
- 30+ days ago
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books
Proposed funding cuts to Ohio's library system draws strong backlash from local libraries
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A new budget proposal making its way through the Ohio General Assembly could bring significant cuts to Ohio's public library...
wlwt.com
- 30+ days ago
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books
'A light has gone out of this world': Stratford novelist Andrew Pyper remembered by friends, colleagues
Andrew Pyper, a bestselling novelist who grew up in Stratford, is being remembered as a devoted dad, loving husband, selfless friend and a master of...
stratfordbeaconherald.com
- 30+ days ago
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books
10 Great New Middle Grade Books Out in March 2025
As we head towards spring, plenty of new middle grade releases are appearing along with the first flowers of the year — and, once again, we...
bookriot.com
- 30+ days ago
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books
Spring Arts Preview 2025: Our top 10 books picks and events for the season
From local writers to bestselling authors, books are in bloom this season in San Diego, including memoirs by RuPaul, Yoko Ono and Jim Lampley Spring...
sandiegouniontribune.com
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job & work
Strong US job report increases risk of naira depreciation in 2025
The United States economy delivered a stronger-than-expected jobs report in December, creating 256,000 jobs compared to economists’ expectations of...
nairametrics.com
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business
Meta stocks up as company's Q1 earnings beat expectations, Zuckerberg touts 'strong start'
The social media giant reported revenues of $ 42.31 billion and an earnings per share of $ 6.43. That's a revenue increase of 16% and 37% per share. The profits come...
usatoday.com
- 30+ days ago
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apps
This app is like CliffsNotes but for books
TL;DR: Get a Headway Premium life time subscription for $ 47.99 with code LEVELUP20 at checkout this week only (reg. $ 299.95). You won't find a better...
boingboing.net
- 30+ days ago
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gaming
For a mid-range handset, the Poco F6 Pro is premium in more ways than one, but I found it hard to ignore some of its key pitfalls
Poco F6 Pro review: Two-minute review Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has sub-brands, with Redmi already having built a strong reputation, but you should...
techradar.com
- 30+ days ago
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business
Vance calls for stronger India-US relations as trade talks progress
India and the US need to work together successfully for a "prosperous and peaceful" 21st Century, US Vice-President JD Vance said in a speech calling...
bbc.com
- 30+ days ago
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movie & tv
Oscar-Winning '12 Years a Slave' Writer Is Adapting One of Isaac Asimov's Best Books Into a New Movie
Another classic Isaac Asimov science fiction novel is getting a live-action adaptation, with a crack duo of writers bringing The Caves of Steel to the...
movieweb.com
- 30+ days ago
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books
We Already Know How Sunrise on the Reaping Ends. That Doesn’t Change Its Impact.
The new Hunger Games prequel by Suzanne Collins ends with shocking devastation—and a reminder of what’s worth protecting. Spoilers below for The Hunger...
elle.com
- 30+ days ago
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books
PEN America on 381 Banned Books at the U.S. Naval Academy: “Books are not the enemy; ignorance is the enemy." - PEN America
(NEW YORK)— In response to the removal of nearly 400 book titles from the U.S. Naval Academy’s library this week after Defense Secretary Pete...
pen.org
- 30+ days ago
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apps
Chromebooks will soon have Google's powerful NotebookLM installed by default
NotebookLM is one of Google’s best AI tools that many people don’t know about. That could change soon. Google has released a number...
androidauthority.com
- 30+ days ago
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books
Today in History: Harriet Beecher Stowe’s ‘Uncle Tom’s Cabin’ published
Today is Thursday, March 20, the 79th day of 2025. There are 286 days left in the year. Today in history: On March 20, 1852, Harriet Beecher Stowe’s influential...
chicagotribune.com
- 30+ days ago
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gaming
MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls Game (2026) | Characters & Release Date | Marvel
PlayStation Studios, Arc System Works and Marvel Games have joined forces to realize the latest in tag team fighters, MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls!...
marvel.com
- 30+ days ago
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movie & tv
'Black Bag' trailer: Cate Blanchett, Michael Fassbender play married spies
Dec. 17 (UPI) -- Focus Features is teasing the new film Black Bag. The studio shared a trailer for the movie Tuesday featuring Cate Blanchett and...
upi.com
- 30+ days ago
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books
Californians now have free access to 300,000 eBooks, audiobooks
If you’re a Californian with an email address, you now have access to a whole new virtual bookshelf of 300,000 eBooks and audiobooks thanks to...
stocktonia.org
- 30+ days ago
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books
Some questions for you | Rep. Tim Goodwin
From Rep. Goodwin's column: "We also ended session without laws that would put librarians in jail for checking out certain books. This subject is...
rapidcityjournal.com
- 30+ days ago
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books
Molly Harper on Using Romantic Subplots to Help Characters Solve Mysteries
"I can’t fathom writing a story that doesn’t have some romance element to it." I primarily process my discomfort with humor. The problem...
crimereads.com
- 30+ days ago
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books
Amazon Prime Members Can Get Two Free E-Books in December
Choose from a list of titles hand-picked by Amazon editors, for you to keep. You can get thousands of free e-books over the course of 2024...
lifehacker.com
- 30+ days ago
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music
The Best Albums of 2025 … So Far
With artists like Charli XCX, Beyoncé, and Billie Eilish setting the bar high early on in 2024, last year was one for the books. And 2025 is...
slantmagazine.com
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