New York City, NY

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense / Psychological. Where secrets unravel and memories haunt—a compelling novel of the vibrant chaos of 1980s Manhattan. R.E. Rutledge’s debut novel, Skin In The Game, drops readers into the vibrant and tumultuous landscape of 1980s Manhattan, where bold fashion, loud music, and an atmosphere charged with excitement and excess act as the background for a psychological thriller.

Book Review: Skin in the Game

California State

Genre: Literary & General Fiction / Short Story Collections. A gritty collection that casts its net over the downtrodden, addled, and alcohol-infused world of masculinity. “Caroline says my tattoos disgust her. It’s possible she used the word loathsome,’ but that may have been a different conversation about my smoking habit. Caroline regularly describes my appearance and behavior as grotesque, hideous, thuggish, unrefined, brutish, and typically American.”

Book Review: Terminal Jive

Kansas City, MO

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, known for his prowess on the football field, made a personal announcement during a press conference on Tuesday. The three-time Super Bowl champion revealed that he and his wife, Brittany Mahomes, are expecting their third child and that this will be their last.

Patrick Mahomes Reveals He's 'Done' Having Kids with Wife Brittany Mahomes After Baby No. 3

Fox News

The Kennedy family represented many things for countless Americans: elegance, integrity, and togetherness. But a new expose reveals the darker side hidden behind this picture-perfect family — specifically the Kennedy men, and the way they treated the women in their lives.   Today, Martha is joined by Daily Mail columnist and New York Times bestselling author Maureen Callahan to discuss her new book, ‘Ask Not: The Kennedys and the Women They Destroyed.’ The book reveals hard truths about how the well-respected Kennedy men disrespected the women they claimed to love, and why Maureen felt called to bring these shocking stories to light.   Follow Martha on X: @MarthaMacCallum

The Darkness Behind the Beloved Kennedys

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Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

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

The Guardian

While undeniably powerful, this show of often horrifying photographs from global conflicts and crises needs more context and a more questioning approach to their takers’ status as truth-tellers

‘Some of the most shocking photographs ever taken’ – The Camera Never Lies review

San Diego, CA

New York Post

One of the oldest male gorillas who was living at a US zoo has died at the age of 52. 

The gorilla named Winston lived roughly 20 years beyond his life expectancy at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in California. 

The park recently announced his passing on July 13 after noting that the gorilla was receiving “significant medical treatments for several age-related conditions.”

Scientists eager to see how animals react to eclipse

Some of the conditions Winston was struggling with included heart disease, degenerative joint disease and kidney disease. 

The gorilla was ultimately euthanized after what the park said was “careful consideration stemming from furthering complications...

One of the world’s oldest gorillas dies at California zoo 20 years past life expectancy

Interesting Engineering

Archaeologists uncovered a rare hoard of Persian gold coins in the ancient city of Notion in Turkey that most likely belonged to a wealthy mercenary soldier.

Pot filled with gold coins buried by soldier 2400-year-ago discovered

Kate Jackson began her acting career as a silent ghost on TV's classic 1960s gothic daytime drama Dark Shadows but remains alive and well years after two horrific battles with breast cancer. Jackson went on to small screen prime-time stardom on police/detective/crime drama/comedies like The Rookies, Charlie's Angels, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and more. This is her triumphant story.

'Charlie's Angels' Star Kate Jackson Has Courageously Battled and Conquered Cancer Several Times

There are no new titles on the bestseller lists this week, but there are still some things worth noting. Let’s start with the most fun to the least. First off, Gravity Falls was a cartoon that ended in 2016, but a new Gravity Falls book (The Book of Bill by Alex Hirsch) just came out, and it made the Publishers Weekly and USA Today overall top ten bestseller lists. I love this show, so it makes me happy to see it’s still got a strong contingent of fans.

The Bestselling Books of the Week, According to All the Lists

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Although a college degree certainly helps you land a dream job, snag a high salary and build wealth, it's not the only key to success. Rich people have been able to achieve millionaire and...

19 Self-Made Millionaires Who Didn’t Go To College

Most people love Science Fiction, but not everyone has the time or even head space to digest the regularly huge Sci-Fi novel. That’s fine, and luckily far from the only way to consume mind-expanding Sci-Fi! On top of great video games that’ll let you live and breathe Sci-Fi, you...

Best Sci-Fi short stories of all time

South Dakota State

Former child star Bobby Buntrock's life ended in tragedy. Best known as Harold “Sport” Baxter on the popular 1960s TV sitcom Hazel, Butrock died at only 21 years old in a car accident in 1974.

The Tragic Death of Child Star Bobby Buntrock, and How TV's 'Hazel' Shirley Booth Protected him

Europa Europa showcases a Jewish boy's survival by posing as an Aryan during WWII. The film, based on a true story, delves into the internal struggle of personal identity and the emotional toll of burying one's true self. Europa Europa is a faithful adaptation of an incredible true story, shedding...

The True Story Behind This WWII Drama Is As Harrowing as It Is Horrifying

For those of us who love witch-related history and lore, the last few years have been the literary version of an all-you-can-eat buffet. Dozens of novels have explored witches and witchcraft, and there’s something to appeal to every taste. Whether you like your witches unjustly accused or full to the brim with magic, whether you want them to dispense wise counsel and herbal remedies or bring wrack and ruin to their enemies, whether you prefer to read about kindly old ladies with gnarled hands or vengeful, raven-haired goddesses, there’s a witch book out there for you.

The Many Faces of the Witch: A Reading List

The Forward

Selected Stories By Franz Kafka, translated by Mark Harman Harvard University Press., 304 pages, $28 Franz Kafka was not a household name during his lifetime, but he was admired by the kinds of readers who could recognize greatness and immediately usher it into their house of reading — Rainer Maria Rilke and Thomas Mann. The...

A masterful new Kafka book will bring you closer to the writer than ever before

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from interviews the author conducted with those individuals mentioned.]. This year marks the 60th Anniversary of the classic TV show Bewitched, which originally aired on ABC from 1964 to 1972. The show remains popular in reruns, and will soon be released in a special Blu-ray edition to mark the anniversary.

Dick York ("Darrin #1") Would Have Stayed on 'Bewitched' Had He'd Been Given More Time To "Rest up"

Massachusetts State

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny 8lb dog named Bingo who is looking for her forever home. Bingo is a 3-year-old Shih Tzu mix with an adorable appearance and a sweet disposition. However, she needs a patient and understanding owner who recognizes that "dogs are not toys, and not all dogs love to be picked up right away," explains Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. This little lady requires some decompression time upon arriving at her new home to settle in comfortably.

Meet The Sweet Little Lady Looking For Love

EDINBURGH, Scotland — Researchers have uncovered what might be the world’s oldest solar calendar at Göbekli Tepe, a 12,000-year-old archaeological site in southern Turkey. This ancient timekeeping system, etched into stone pillars, could be more than just a way to track the seasons – it might also serve as a memorial to a catastrophic comet strike that changed the course of human history.

World’s oldest calendar discovered in ancient temple may rewrite birth of civilization

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Book Review: Seasons of Four Faces

A transcendental story of a mythic man in love with a mythic woman. Tiempo is a brave and effective warrior, and he’ll do anything to be...

Book Review: Seasons of Four Faces

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