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South Dakota governor, a potential Trump running mate, writes in new book about killing her dog
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Quick Glance: South Dakota Governor Writes About Killing Dog in New Book
- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, a potential running mate for Donald Trump, discusses in a new book the killing of her dog Cricket and an unpleasant goat.
- In her book, Noem recounts how Cricket attacked and killed other animals during a hunting trip, leading to significant backlash.
- In addition to the controversial dog story, Noem also details shooting an aggressive goat, sparking further outrage on social media platforms.
- The governor defended her actions, urging readers to pre-order her book for more candid stories, despite mixed reactions and criticism.
The 10 best images of Jupiter and its moons from NASA's Juno probe: Since 2016, the NASA mission has captured some awe-inspiring views of alien worlds and ...
qz.com/jupiter-moons-io-europa-images-nasa-juno-1851437732
Can women-only factories help more Indian women into work?: Ola, an electric-scooter manufacturer, is trying to find out
economist.com/asia/2024/04/25/can-women-only-factories-help-more-indian-women-into-work
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Meet Argentina’s richest man: The boss of Mercado Libre ponders Javier Milei, self-doubt and the dangers of wokery
economist.com/the-americas/2024/04/25/meet-argentinas-richest-man
Paid articlePaid India’s difficult business environment is improving : The changes are allowing Indian firms to become more dynamic
economist.com/special-report/2024/04/22/indias-difficult-business-environment-is-improving
How ruthless is Amazon, really? : It is too simplistic to portray business as a battle of might versus right
economist.com/culture/2024/04/25/how-ruthless-is-amazon-really
Paid articlePaid Chinese firms are expanding in South-East Asia: This new business diaspora is younger, better-educated and ambitious
economist.com/asia/2024/04/25/chinese-firms-are-expanding-in-south-east-asia
Paid articlePaid America’s $61bn aid package buys Ukraine time: It must use it wisely
economist.com/briefing/2024/04/25/americas-61bn-aid-package-buys-ukraine-time
Paid articlePaid America’s latest aid will give Ukraine only a temporary reprieve: The bitterness of the struggle in Washington is a sign of trouble ahead
economist.com/leaders/2024/04/24/congress-has-given-ukraine-a-reprieve-with-its-new-aid-package
Why do planes have those curved winglets?: Winglets are a multipurpose innovation that supposedly save billions of gallons of fuel and reduce turbulence
qz.com/planes-curved-winglets-origin-reason-1851436800
The ‘real’ Scott Morrison: former PM says Australians didn’t know who he was: Australians did not know the “real” Scott Morrison when he occupied the nation’s ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/the-real-scott-morrison-former-pm-says-australians-didn-t-know-who-he-was-20240426-p5fmr3.html
Climate change is slowing Earth’s rotation: This simplifies things for the world’s timekeepers
economist.com/science-and-technology/2024/04/24/climate-change-is-slowing-earths-rotation
China’s ties with Russia are growing more solid: Our columnist visits a future Russian outpost in China’s most advanced spaceport
economist.com/china/2024/04/25/chinas-ties-with-russia-are-growing-more-solid
Paid articlePaid India’s financial system has improved dramatically in the past decade : There is much more change to come
economist.com/special-report/2024/04/22/indias-financial-system-has-improved-dramatically-in-the-past-decade
What are the obligations of Israel and Hamas to protect civilians?: International Humanitarian Law creates obligations—but contains numerous caveats
economist.com/the-economist-explains/2024/04/24/what-are-the-obligations-of-israel-and-hamas-to-protect-civilians
A photographer documented Black cowboys across the U.S. for a new book: NPR's A Martinez speaks with photojournalist Ivan McClellan about his new book ...
npr.org/2024/04/24/1246716227/black-cowboy-culture-ivan-mcclellan-photographer-8-seconds-book
Can anyone pull Boeing out of its nosedive?: The American planemaker needs one hell of a pilot
economist.com/business/2024/04/24/can-anyone-pull-boeing-out-of-its-nosedive
The Supreme Court seems divided over Donald Trump’s immunity : Whether Mr Trump stands trial for trying to steal the 2020 election may come down to one justice
economist.com/united-states/2024/04/25/the-supreme-court-seems-divided-over-donald-trumps-immunity
Will war snuff out the Gulf’s global business ambitions?: Companies far and wide are feeling the effects of the conflict
economist.com/business/2024/04/25/will-war-snuff-out-the-gulfs-global-business-ambitions
Memorable images make time pass more slowly: The effect could give our brains longer to process information
economist.com/science-and-technology/2024/04/24/memorable-images-make-time-pass-more-slowly
AI can apparently predict a person's political stance just by reading their face: That's according to a new study authored by researchers at the Graduate School ...
qz.com/ai-political-party-face-recognition-1851433898
How strong is India’s economy?: It isn’t the next China, but it could still transform itself and the world
economist.com/leaders/2024/04/25/how-strong-is-indias-economy
As the planet warms, watch out for dengue fever : A mosquito-borne disease is spreading—and must be curbed
economist.com/leaders/2024/04/25/as-the-planet-warms-watch-out-for-dengue-fever
The tiny republic of San Marino is alarmingly friendly to Russia: Intelligence sources are concerned about the country, which is surrounded by Italy
economist.com/europe/2024/04/24/the-tiny-republic-of-san-marino-is-alarmingly-friendly-to-russia
“We have to make Biden lose”: Arab-Americans are switching to Trump: Anger over Gaza in the swing state of Michigan might cost the president the election
economist.com/1843/2024/04/24/we-have-to-make-biden-lose-arab-americans-are-switching-to-trump
Energy security: Habeck employees are said to have ignored concerns about the nuclear phase-out
spiegel.de/wirtschaft/soziales/robert-habeck-mitarbeiter-sollen-kritik-am-atom-aus-ignoriert-haben-a-f2fc858d-41f5-46e7-ac7c-12e9435a827f
Britain’s Reform UK party does not exist : But it is all the more powerful as a result
economist.com/britain/2024/04/24/britains-reform-uk-party-does-not-exist
Paid articlePaid Dengue fever is surging in Latin America: The number of people who succumb to the disease has been rising for two decades
economist.com/the-americas/2024/04/25/dengue-fever-is-surging-in-latin-america
Paid articlePaid The tech wars are about to enter a fiery new phase: America, China and the battle for supremacy
economist.com/international/2024/04/25/the-tech-wars-are-about-to-enter-a-fiery-new-phase
Britain should not leave the ECHR, despite its flaws: Also on the daily podcast: Antarctica and Terry Anderson
economist.com/podcasts/2024/04/26/britain-should-not-leave-the-echr-despite-its-flaws
Paid articlePaid Inside the Kenyan cult that starved itself to death: During covid-19 a preacher lured thousands of people into a remote forest. Then he told them to stop eating
economist.com/1843/2024/04/19/inside-the-kenyan-cult-that-starved-itself-to-death
Sacha Baron Cohen chapter cut from Australian version of Rebel Wilson book: Rebel Wilson’s book will finally be published in Australia, but the chapter about ...
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Quick Glance: Rebel Wilson's Memoir Published in UK with Redacted Passages
- The UK edition of Australian actor Rebel Wilson's memoir will be published with redacted passages concerning her experience on set with Sacha Baron Cohen.
- HarperCollins mentioned that they have blacked out part of a page in the UK edition along with other small sections for legal reasons.
- Rebel Wilson's memoir, Rebel Rising, is set to be released in the UK this week following its earlier release in the US.
- Baron Cohen's representatives rejected the allegations of bad behavior on set and applauded the removal of Wilson's defamatory claims from the UK edition of the book.
The historic heart of Addis Ababa is being demolished: Abiy Ahmed is imposing his vision on Ethiopia’s capital
economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2024/04/25/the-historic-heart-of-addis-ababa-is-being-demolished
Paid articlePaid What to read about the history of California: Five books that help explain the power and problems of the Golden State
economist.com/the-economist-reads/2024/04/25/what-to-read-about-the-history-of-california
The Instagram sensation who’s rewriting art history without the men: With her online following, podcast and bestselling book, Katy Hessel has become an art-world ...
smh.com.au/culture/art-and-design/the-instagram-sensation-who-s-rewriting-art-history-without-the-men-20240422-p5flu4.html
Why leaving the ECHR would be a bad idea for Britain: The next litmus test of Tory purity
economist.com/leaders/2024/04/25/why-leaving-the-echr-would-be-a-bad-idea-for-britain
Can the world save Sudan from a nationwide famine?: Also on the daily podcast: disappearing languages and Scottish wildcats
economist.com/podcasts/2024/04/25/can-the-world-save-sudan-from-a-nationwide-famine
Paid articlePaid Why a stronger dollar is dangerous: It sets the stage for a nasty new Trump-China clash, among other things
economist.com/finance-and-economics/2024/04/23/why-a-stronger-dollar-is-dangerous
In its latest abortion case the Supreme Court seems to back Idaho: Moyle v US asks if federal law protects women whose pregnancies threaten their health
economist.com/united-states/2024/04/24/in-its-latest-abortion-case-the-supreme-court-seems-to-back-idaho
For its next phase of growth, India needs a new reform agenda : With the right changes, it can become an engine of global growth, say Arjun Ramani and Thomas ...
economist.com/special-report/2024/04/22/for-its-next-phase-of-growth-india-needs-a-new-reform-agenda
Will Spain’s prime minister suddenly quit?: Pedro Sánchez stunned Spain with a promise to announce plans on April 29th
economist.com/europe/2024/04/25/will-spains-prime-minister-suddenly-quit
Hairy Bikers' Si in emotional update on final project with Dave as fans in tears: Si King has been left overwhelmed by the support he has received from fans ...
mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/bbc-hairy-bikers-si-king-32674828
Salman Rushdie reflects on attack that changed his life in new memoir 'Knife'
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Avengers Directors React to Robert Downey Jr. Wanting Marvel Return: Robert Downey Jr. said he would "happily" return to Marvel, but his ...
variety.com/2024/film/news/avengers-directors-robert-downey-jr-marvel-return-iron-man-1235983158/
Yulin Kuang on Writing Her Debut Novel, Loving New Jersey, and Adapting Emily Henry
vogue.com/article/yulin-kuang-how-to-end-a-love-story-interview
This Milwaukie store gives back to the community one queer book at a time: Spoke & Word Books is a bookstore that offers a community safe space for all in ...
oregonlive.com/books/2024/04/this-milwaukie-store-gives-back-to-the-community-one-queer-book-at-a-time.html
The Best Self Help Books for Love, Healing, Happiness, and Creativity.: Whether you want to enhance your creativity, improve your love life, or heal your trauma ...
vogue.com/article/best-self-help-books
G/O Media sells satirical news site the Onion to group of digital media veterans: New owner Global Tetrahedron is named after a sinister fictional company in the ...
startribune.com/go-media-sells-satirical-news-site-the-onion-to-group-of-digital-media-veterans/600361947/
Shōgun Season 2: Release Date, Spoilers, Cast, Trailer And Plot: A second season of FX limited series 'Shōgun', which is based on James Clavell’s 1975 novel of ...
elle.com/uk/life-and-culture/culture/a60588446/shogun-season-2-news/
Fair to say America isn’t gripped by Liz Trussmania. Here’s what she can learn from Mr Bean
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/apr/25/liz-truss-us-book-tour-prime-minister
Selling weapons ‘like vacuum cleaners’: Photographer’s look at the bizarre world of global arms fairs
cnn.com/2024/04/24/style/nikita-teryoshin-global-arms-fairs-photo-book/
The Thinking Traveller Is The Fashion Set's Secret To Chic Holiday Villas: Everything you need to know about using The Thinking Traveller to book your next villa ...
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'The Rulebreaker' reveals how Barbara Walters' professional success came at personal cost
pbs.org/newshour/show/the-rulebreaker-reveals-how-barbara-walters-professional-success-came-at-personal-cost
The Women Who Had Five or More Kids on Purpose Think They Know Something You Don’t
slate.com/human-interest/2024/04/fertility-rate-motherhood-maternity-bible-catherine-pakaluk.html
Beth Linker is Turning Good Posture On its Head: A historian and sociologist of science re-examines the “posture panic” of the last century ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/26/science/linker-posture-science.html
M. Night Shyamalan’s New Horror Movie Is A Thrilling Replacement For Season 4 Of Stephen King Show With 91% On RT
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The man who dug his own grave: Everyone gathered around the east end of the Shashipur to watch Sharafat Miah dig his own grave. The local kids lurked around ...
thedailystar.net/star-literature/news/the-man-who-dug-his-own-grave-3596321
What it’s like finding out your boyfriend is a notorious scammer: Chimene Suleyman's new book, The Chain, isn't just about her duplicitous ex ...
gq-magazine.co.uk/article/chimene-suleyman-the-chain-interview
‘Circles of Freedom’ tells a tight-paced story of Asaf Ali and friends during the national movement
scroll.in/article/1067068/circles-of-freedom-tells-a-tight-paced-story-of-asaf-ali-and-friends-during-the-national-movement
Ruby Bridges: civil rights pioneer rejects claim book makes white children uncomfortable
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/26/ruby-bridges-book-ban-civil-rights
Q&A: Jezz Chung on Writing ‘This Way to Change’: In poetry, prose, and reflective practices, ‘This Way to Change’ maps out a liberated future by closely ...
thecut.com/article/jezz-chung-this-way-to-change-book-interview.html
7 Books on Grief, Loss and Bereavement: Psychologists, counselors and other experts share the titles they recommend most.
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/well/mind/death-grief-bereavement-books.html
Kidnapped: The extraordinary story of the six-year-old abducted by the Catholic Church
irishtimes.com/culture/film/2024/04/26/kidnapped-the-extraordinary-story-of-the-six-year-old-abducted-by-the-catholic-church/
The naming of cats: All sorts of animals have been kept as pets over the centuries. We know of sparrows in Catullus and John Skelton ...
spectator.co.uk/article/the-naming-of-cats/
Opinion | Salman Rushdie Is Not Who You Think He Is: The renowned author reflects on the fatwa ordered against him decades ago for his book “The Satanic Verses” ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/26/opinion/ezra-klein-podcast-salman-rushdie.html
Rolling Stones' Bill Wyman's reason for leaving band and unexpected career move: Bill Wyman has opened up about his latest career move after admitting he'd ...
mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/rolling-stones-legend-bill-wyman-32681163
Cork director takes the quiet approach to adapting John McGahern's last novel
irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/artsandculture/arid-41382025.html
First Amendment challenge over Florida children’s book removal goes forward: A challenge against the Escambia School Board over the removal of the children’s ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/26/first-amendment-challenge-over-florida-childrens-book-removal-goes-forward/
MANIFESTATIONS OF FAITH: Are you looking for that perfect book to add to your library or do you at times want to be whisked away to calm ...
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Sir Bob Murray's touching tribute to Charlie Hurley after Sunderland legend's passing
sunderlandecho.com/sport/football/sunderland-afc/read-sir-bob-murrays-tpuching-tribute-to-charlie-hurley-after-sunderland-legends-passing-4607140
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I let my baby ‘cry it out’ – now, years later, I wish I hadn’t: We did Gina Ford's controlled crying method and were left exhausted and racked with guilt ...
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Ex-partner of disgraced financier Rick Siskey settles SEC fraud charges for $350,000
charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article288043545.html
Interview: Lily Rabe & Hamish Linklater Talk Directorial Debut Downtown Owl: Downtown Owl directors Lily Rabe and Hamish Linklater discussed their debut film ...
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Writing under a pen name for years, Fort Worth attorney publishes new novel in plain sight
star-telegram.com/news/local/fort-worth/article288047495.html
What to read about the history of California: Five books that help explain the power and problems of the Golden State
economist.com/the-economist-reads/2024/04/25/what-to-read-about-the-history-of-california
New book argues for removal of I-345 in Dallas: The impacts of highways — and what we can do about them — is the subject of a new book ...
dallasnews.com/arts-entertainment/architecture/2024/04/25/new-book-argues-for-removal-of-i-345-in-dallas/
New book explains how Don Revie and Leeds United played a role in the football kit revolution
yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-united/new-book-explains-how-don-revie-and-leeds-united-played-a-role-in-the-football-kit-revolution-4606149
The secret negotiating power you have when you get laid off: Employers recognize losing a job can be traumatic and sometimes use that to their advantage.
fastcompany.com/91106470/the-secret-negotiating-power-you-have-when-you-get-laid-off
Former Whitby headteacher's first novel republished - now he's on lookout for illustrator
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Free family fun event by Knowsley Safari to celebrate biodiversity: Knowsley Safari and Mersey Gateway Environmental Trust are inviting wildlife lovers ...
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