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From Kevin Barry's Western romance to Laura van den Berg's unsettling new novel

The Best New Books to Read in July 2024

New York City, NY

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

The Forward

If J.D. Vance, the Republican party’s freshly nominated vice-presidential candidate, had been chosen for the position in Yiddish, a lot of people would be shaking (and scratching) their heads, given that his last name in Yiddish — vants — means “bedbug.” Though the phrase “does anyone know the Yiddish for bedbug” is trending online now,...

Why are Yiddish speakers talking about JD Vance and bedbugs?

Insider

My dad is a Chilean immigrant and he had a name in Spanish and a name in English. I wanted to be like him, but Lauren doesn't translate into Spanish.

I wanted to have a name in Spanish and English like my dad. I learned names can be adaptable.

Shafi Edu is a Nigerian multi-millionaire businessman and pathfinder. Edu, from a small town straddling Ikenne and Odogbolu in Ogun State, Nigeria, rose to prominence as one of Nigeria’s foremost entrepreneurs. He started his journey in the world of entrepreneurship as a ship chandelier, food contractor, and timber trader....

Meet Shafi Edu, one of Africa’s richest men you’ve probably never heard of

WhatToWatch

Keeley Hawes drama is surprisingly topping the Netflix chart

4-year-old ITV drama grabs Netflix's No. 1 spot from big name rivals

Anika Jindal

The type of gasoline you use matters most when it comes to keeping your car running. While most gas stations claim to provide high-quality fuel, not all gasoline is created equally. You should avoid some gas brands that can ruin your car.

Worst Gas Brands That Can Ruin Your Car

Virginia State

Virginia Wendy Williams fans, this is your July 2024 update on the former talk show host. Her best friend of 44 years, Regina Schell, has shared recent concerns with TV Show Aces and says she has not seen or talked to Wendy in more than a year.

Wendy Williams fans are worried after her best friend claims not to have heard from her in a year

War History Online

With all the buzz surrounding 'Oppenheimer,' many have wondered where the famed physicist's grave is located. The answer: it doesn't exist.

It's Actually Impossible To Visit J. Robert Oppenheimer's Grave. Here's Why

Mental_Floss

Quotes like “one bad apple,” “money is the root of all evil,” and “O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?” have been entirely misinterpreted.

10 of History’s Most Misinterpreted Quotes

Unputdownable books, B&N makes a shocking move, Pride reads for 2024: just a few of the offerings today at Book Riot:. 9 Unputdownable Books that Will Grip You Till the Last Page. We’ve all read books that we just can’t put down — the ones we stay up reading till...

9 Unputdownable Books that Will Grip You Till the Last Page

Indiana State

Franklin, IN

A wave of closures is hitting Pizza Hut, a pizza chain known for its iconic slanted-roof buildings, with 6,775 locations feeling the pinch in the tough restaurant industry landscape.

A well-known pizza chain with over 6K locations has begun closing some of its stores

History Facts lists eight names US parents no longer give their newborns, which you may no longer hear in Virginia. The girls' names are Doris, Gertrude, Mildred, and Judith. I know or have known women with all four names, but they are either baby boomers or boomer parents' ages and someone's grandma or great aunt. Consider the ages of females in Virginia you know with these names.

Eight names parents in Virginia may no longer be giving to their newborns

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You've known the alphabet for almost all of your life - it is one of the first things many kids are taught. While you've probably mastered all 26 letters during your years, but what you might now know is that there is actually a 27th letter. A video on TikTok...

There Is Actually A Little-Known 27th Letter In The English Alphabet

WEKU

Catherine Newman's novel Sandwich centers on a woman vacationing with her young adult children and her elderly parents. Julie Satow’s When Women Ran Fifth Avenue profiles three NYC department stores.

2 books offer just the right summer mix of humor and nostalgia

The US Marine Corps has several legends surrounding it, but which ones are facts and which are no more than myths?

Did You Know These US Marine Corps 'Facts' Are Actually Myths?

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Rising to prominence in the early part of the '40s as World War II raged on, war cinema has been enticing ever since. Reveling in the darkest aspects of human history while exploring themes of valor, morality, sacrifice, camaraderie, and the futility of war, the very best war films are defined by their powerful and thought-provoking stories and visual might. While everything from the trenches of Europe to the shores of the Pacific and the jungles of Vietnam have been depicted en masse, military movies set in the desert are no less striking.

The 10 Best Desert Warfare Movies, Ranked

Rachel Cusk’s Parade, Francine Prose’s 1974, and Andrew O’Hagan’s Caledonian Road all feature among the best reviewed books of the week. Brought to you by Book Marks, Lit Hub’s home for book reviews. *. 1. Caledonian Road by Andrew O’Hagan. (W. W. Norton) 5...

What Should You Read Next? Here Are the Best Reviewed Books of the Week

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Our Blended Newsroom’s Summer Reading List

Hello World is a weekly newsletter—delivered every Saturday morning—that goes deep into our original reporting and the questions we put to big thinkers in the field....

Our Blended Newsroom’s Summer Reading List

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