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The top 10 audiobooks on Audible.com

Nonfiction 1. A Promised Land by Barack Obama, narrated by the author (Random House Audio) 2. Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey, narrated by the author (Random House Audio) 3. Atomic Habits by James Clear, narrated by the author (Penguin Audio) 4.
Sheldon Adelson, casino mogul and GOP power broker, dies

Sheldon Adelson, casino mogul and GOP power broker, dies

LAS VEGAS — Sheldon Adelson, the billionaire mogul, Republican mega-donor and power broker who built a casino empire spanning from Las Vegas to China and became a singular force in domestic and international politics, has died after a long illness.

The top 10 movies on the iTunes Store

Apple TV app - Movies US charts: 1. Tenet 2. Honest Thief 3. The War with Grandpa 4. Illumination Presents: Dr. Seu... 5. The Croods: A New Age 6. Greenland 7. Possessor: Uncut 8. Stars Fell on Alabama 9. Love and Monsters 10.

Finalists announced for $20,000 short story prize

NEW YORK — Two former National Book Award nominees, Deesha Philyaw and Sarah Shun-lien Bynum, are among this year's finalists for the 17th annual Story Prize for short fiction.

Apple Books-Top-10

Rank, Book Title by Author Name, ISBN, Publisher 1. Bridgerton Collection Volume 1 by Julia Quinn - 9780063045118 - (Avon) 2. American Traitor by Brad Taylor - 9780062886088 - (William Morrow) 3. Bridgerton by Julia Quinn - 9780062424037 - (Avon) 4.

'We are not enemies': Neil Young calls for empathy after U.S. Capitol riot

TORONTO — Neil Young is calling for empathy towards the people who stormed the U.S. Capitol, saying they’ve been “so manipulated and had their beliefs used as political weapons.” The folk singer, who was raised in Omemee, Ont.
Amid roiling pandemic, ‘The Resident’ confronts virus' toll

Amid roiling pandemic, ‘The Resident’ confronts virus' toll

LONDON — The coronavirus pandemic has forced television hospital shows to confront a key question — could the biggest medical crisis in recent decades be ignored in favour of escapism for viewers? Medical shows have reached different conclusions, but
Gothams give virtual start to Oscar season, 'Nomadland' wins

Gothams give virtual start to Oscar season, 'Nomadland' wins

NEW YORK — Streaming from an empty banquet hall and with acceptance speeches made from living rooms, the 30th Gotham Awards gave a very strange Oscar season a virtual start Monday in a largely digital ceremony that crowned Chloe Zhao’s “Nomadland” th
The power of words in crisis: Who hits mark, and who misses?

The power of words in crisis: Who hits mark, and who misses?

WASHINGTON — In moments of crisis, of war and terror, of loss and mourning, American leaders have sought to utter words to match the moment in hope that the power of oratory can bring order to chaos and despair. Lincoln at Gettysburg.

Rufus Wainwright says it may be a long shot, but he's ready for his Grammy

TORONTO — Rufus Wainwright thinks 2021 could finally be his year. Having been showered with much praise throughout his illustrious career, the Canadian singer-songwriter is still missing one key symbol of a successful life in music: a Grammy award.
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