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Lit Hub Daily: July 18, 2024

Amazed to say this is the fiftieth post in “The Annotated Nightstand” column! Whew. Thank you, LitHub!. Now, to get to business: Eugene Lim’s Fog & Car was originally published in 2008 and has just been reissued by Coffee House. The plot-driven description is it follows two young people—Fog and Car—after they divorce. In this new edition, the inimitable Renee Gladman, one of the blurbers for the original, writes in her introduction of “the uniquely intimate and unsettling way Lim reveals the precarity of their aloneness.”

The Annotated Nightstand: What Eugene Lim Is Reading Now, and Next

Cycling Weekly

The Soudal Quick-Step rider says his "main goal" is not to take time on Jonas Vingegaard or Tadej Pogačar, despite dropping the pair on Wednesday

'Mission accomplished': Remco Evenepoel cements Tour de France podium spot

Fortune

Today Fortune meets with Nicola Rosin, CEO of Colnago, to learn more about how the brand has transformed the golden era of cycling.

Colnago CEO Nicola Rosin is cheering his bikes on as they take the lead at Tour de France’s toughest climbs

Friday's queen stage passes over the formidable Cime de la Bonette, the highest road in France. Chris Marshall-Bell rides the route to get a measure of the test that awaits

High road to hell: We rode the hardest stage of the 2024 Tour de France

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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

In a remarkable discovery, archaeologists have identified a stone wall in an Italian forest, revealing a historical site where the legendary gladiator Spartacus clashed with the Roman army. This significant find was initially brought to attention by local environmentalists who stumbled upon the wall and promptly alerted the experts. Advanced...

Archaeologists Uncover Battle Site of Spartacus's Clash with Roman Army in Italian Forest

You must carry your ID in Italy. — It’s often a matter of debate–and personal choice–whether to carry your passport when you’re out and about in another country or prefer to leave it in the hotel safe. But in some countries, it’s a legal requirement toalways have a form of identification on you. And a new government warning is reminding travelers that Italy is one such country.

New Government Warnings for Italy Travel

Virginia State

Some VirginiaDays of Our Lives fans have been watching Ari Zucker as Nicole Walker since she debuted in 1998. Her on-again-off-again romance with Eric Brady (Greg Vaughan) is legendary.

Days of Our Lives Spoilers: Ari Zucker dishes her new role and Nicole's future in Salem

Bryce Gruber

The color yellow is gorgeous, eye-catching, and downright happy for most people. So much so that it's the main hue in the world-famous happy face—but science says it's not the best color to wear on a date.

You Shouldn't Wear Yellow on First Dates, Here's Why

CBS News

A 55-year-old American tourist died after taking ill during an excursion on the southern side of Mount Etna, in Sicily, Italy's alpine rescue service said Friday. Rescuers said the cause of his illness was still unknown, but warned against the risk of high temperatures coupled with humidity that may prove dangerous for tourists who usually have no specific preparation for such excursions. After being alerted on Thursday afternoon, the alpine rescue team and an air ambulance reached the man in a remote area.  Attempts to revive him were unsuccessful and he was pronounced dead at the scene before his...

American tourist dead after suddenly getting sick on Sicily's Mount Etna

Mens Journal

American Tourist Dies Suddenly on Famed Italian Mountain Excursion

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Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

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Explore eerie Gold Rush ghost towns, abandoned Wild West villages, forgotten pioneer homesteads, and deserted colonial outposts across the US. Echoes of history linger in weathered structures and silent streets that once thrived with life. Discover tales of courage, perseverance, and the pioneering spirit of early settlers who braved the frontier. Each village holds secrets and stories waiting to be uncovered, shedding light on America's rugged past and the people who shaped it. The remnants of these abandoned settlements offer a glimpse into a world long forgotten but still echoing through time.

5 Abandoned Frontier Villages in the US

Dozens of Indian farm labourers have been freed from slave-like working conditions in northern Italy, police have said. The 33 workers were lured to Italy on the promise of jobs and a better future by two fellow Indian nationals, police say. But instead, they were allegedly forced to work more...

Dozens of Indian workers freed from 'slavery' in Italy

Are you dreaming of owning a nice little villa in Italy? Look no further than these incredible Italian towns where you can splurge on a large home of at least 2,000-sqft for just $250,000, and at the same time enjoy the quality of life you deserve. From the sun-kissed hills...

Where to Buy a Big House in Italy for Less Than $250,000

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

What makes a zodiac sign high maintenance? Needing extra attention can make someone high maintenance. Uncontrollable emotional roller coasters can make someone high maintenance. Demanding others more than they can give can make someone high maintenance. Needing all of the attention all or most of the time can make someone high maintenance.

5 Zodiac Signs That Are High Maintenance

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This is the fiery scene in the town of Bari, Italy, where temperatures reached a high of 96°F on July 15. It’s so hot that mesh balcony screens, likely made of polypropylene, melted and then went up in flames on the exterior of an apartment building. From Trieste to Rome, 12 Italian cities have been place under an extreme “red-bulletin” heat warning. For top headlines, breaking news and more, visit nypost.com.

Plastic balcony covers catch fire during Italy’s hellish heatwave

The Independent

A tour guide in Bruges was pushed off a bridge in front of a horrified group of tourists for “destroying” the city’s cultural heritage by sitting down.Pascal Gerritsen, a 31-year-old Dutch tour guide, was sent plunging into the Dijver Canal when an unidentified man on a bicycle shoved him off his perch on St Bonifacius Bridge.Gerritsen said: “When I was sitting on the bridge, someone popped up behind me and pushed me into the water using both his hands”, reported VRT News.A man who called himself the “Masked Lover of Architecture” told VRT  that he is the one who...

Vigilante pushes Bruges tour guide into canal for ‘setting bad example’

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8 bike books to read before the Tour de France ends.

If you have any cycling fans in your life, you know that many of us have been glued to the Tour de France for the last...

8 bike books to read before the Tour de France ends.

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