Columbus, OH

(New Directions 9780811237307, $15.95, 192pp, formats: trade paperback, ebook, 07/23/2024) Collection of two novellas, one about a director of SF films, the other a far-future SF story set in a regimented world where an immersive video game encourages players to exterminate the inhabitants of distant worlds. Translated from the Spanish by Katherine Silver.

New Books, 23 July 2024

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Five Forbidden Places You Are Not Allowed To Visit

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

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

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Great strides in research have illuminated many discoveries surrounding Pompeii, one of the cities destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Many have believed that the residents of Pompeii all suffered a tragic death at the hands of the natural disaster, but research has proven this to be incorrect. Many were able to flee the city and survive; some even thrived following the event.

Records of Survivors of Pompeii Found

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Kathmandu - On Everest's sacred slopes, climate change is thinning snow and ice, increasingly exposing the bodies of hundreds of mountaineers who died chasing their dream to summit the world's highest mountain. Among those scaling the soaring Himalayan mountain this year was a team not aiming for the 29,032-foot peak, but risking their own lives to bring some of the corpses down. Five as yet unnamed frozen bodies were retrieved — including one that was just skeletal remains — as part of Nepal's mountain clean-up campaign on Everest and adjoining peaks Lhotse and Nuptse. It is a grim, tough and...

Mount Everest's melting ice reveals bodies in the "death zone"

Emily Standley Allard

Marriage is a significant life decision that requires extreme commitment, understanding, devotion and a heck of a lot of compromise. While many people dream of a lifelong partnership, others find the concept of marriage challenging. Astrology offers insights into personality traits and behaviors, suggesting that certain zodiac signs might face more difficulties in maintaining a traditional marital relationship. This article explores the five zodiac signs that are often considered less suited for marriage due to their unique characteristics and tendencies when it comes to lifelong commitment.

The 5 Zodiac Signs Not Meant for Matrimony

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

Coastguards say the River Aln estuary at Alnmouth is fast flowing and quicksand could form.

Quicksand warning as river changes course

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

Call me crazy, but I genuinely believe that there’s something so hauntingly beautiful about abandoned theme parks. Once places of joy and laughter, they now stand as eerie monuments to forgotten dreams and adventures. If you’re someone who finds beauty in decay and mystery in silence, then you’ll absolutely love this virtual tour of the world’s most famous abandoned theme parks.

A Tour of the World’s Most Famous Abandoned Theme Parks

Photographer Rajesh Vora documented the rural Punjab villages where eclectic architectural sculptures have sprung up across the region as status symbols.

The Indian villages with rooftop sculptures of planes, tanks and cars

The sacred slopes of Mount Everest are witnessing the profound impacts of climate change, as diminishing snow and ice cover reveal the bodies of hundreds of mountaineers who perished in pursuit of reaching the world's highest peak. This year, a team of climbers and military personnel embarked on a mission not to summit the 8,849-meter (29,032-foot) mountain, but to recover some of these lost souls, risking their lives in the process.

Thinning Snow on Mt Everest Unmasks Old Bodies; Expert Urges Retrieval to Prevent 'Mountain Graveyards'

The Independent

New drone footage has revealed the terrifying scale of Mount Everest and the many dangers climbers must overcome to scale the world’s tallest peak. At 8,849 metres tall, there are several camps on the mountain where climbers can stop on their journey, beginning with Base Camp, which is still a whopping 5,364 meters above sea level. There are a further four camps higher up the mountain, which experts advise only the most experienced of climbers attempt to summit. But as this drone footage demonstrates, the terrain presents many challenges even before climbers enter the 8,000-meter “Death Zone”, which, as its...

Drone footage reveals terrifying scale of Mount Everest

Chicago, IL

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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.

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A Spanish tourist has died after he left the safety of his vehicle to take a photo of a herd of elephants which trampled him to death. The 43-year-old man — who has been named as Carlos Luna from Zaragoza — is said to have ignored the warnings of others and stepped outside the car while on safari in South Africa’s Pilanesberg National Park.

Safari Tourist Leaves Safety of Vehicle for Photo, Killed by Elephants

A female tourist in the UK is likely regretting one stop on her tour of London ... as she had an unfortunate encounter with one of King Charles' guard horses.

King Charles' Guard Horse Bites Unsuspecting Tourist

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The woman who shot a video of a hydrothermal explosion in Yellowstone National Park on Tuesday morning told WyoFile she and her family were terrified as the blast sent boiling water and rocks skyward, destroying parts of a boardwalk, its guardrail and a nearby bench.

Yellowstone hydrothermal explosion: ‘We were terrified’

Our Editor-at-Wild spots leopards at Suján Jawai tented camp. Set deep within the bewitching Rajasthan wilderness, against a dramatic backdrop of granite hills and kopjes, dated over 850 million years old, is Suján Jawai, a luxurious Relais & Châteaux tented camp from which you can discover the wonderful wildlife of this unique region. From here you can go on 4×4 and horseback safaris, race camels, visit local villages, try your hands at ancient artisanal crafts – and even spot a leopard, if you’re lucky.

Spotting Leopards In The Rajasthan Wilderness

Aurora, CO

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Aurora’s pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness, which only allow a maximum 30-day stay, have been cycling the same individuals in and out, city staff told council members Thursday. Many return to street encampments when their time in the pallet shelter runs out, Jessica Prosser, homeless services director for the city, said. Then, the city sweeps the encampment again, and they get to come back to the shelter for another 30 days, Prosser explained. This process can repeat multiple times.

Aurora pallet shelters a revolving door for homeless

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The Cautious Traveller’s Guide to The Wastelands

 Sarah Brooks (Flatiron Books 978-1-25087-861-8, $28.99, 336pp, hc) June 2024. I was surprised to discover that there are few novels, vintage or contemporary, set on...

The Cautious Traveller’s Guide to The Wastelands

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