Justin Torres’ novel “Blackouts,” a daring and illustrated narrative that blends history and imagination in its recounting of a censored study of gay sexuality, has won the National Book Award for fiction. On Wednesday night, the nonfiction prize was awarded to Ned Blackhawk’s “The Rediscovery of America: Native Peoples and …
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Jack London was born on Jan. 12, 1876. I’ve always felt drawn to his work and to the Northern Territory he often highlighted. Exploring the land of his books and short stories helped propel me into the backcountry at a very young age. Jack London was a fascinating character in …
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Don’t mess with Queen Camilla. The wife of King Charles III fought off a groper as a teenager by taking off her shoe and bashing the assailant in the groin. The account comes from royal author Valentine Low, a former royal correspondent for The Times of London, who has written …
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As a gust of wind from a New York City subway grate sent Marilyn Monroe’s white dress fluttering past her legs, cameras captured what would become the “shot seen ’round the world.” The 1955 comedy “The Seven Year Itch” — arguably the star’s most iconic film — turned 70 this …
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A former Wyoming library director who was fired amid a community dispute over sexually explicit and LGBTQ-themed books in the children’s section will receive $700,000 in a settlement. Terri Lesley, who served as executive director of the Campbell County Public Library System in Gillette, filed a federal civil rights lawsuit …
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To Princess Diana’s former butler, Buckingham Palace was the “gin palace,” where the drinks never stopped flowing. Paul Burrell, who served at the royal residence for 11 years before moving to Kensington Palace, has written a new book, “The Royal Insider.” In it, he said that gallons of gin were …
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Palantir CEO Alex Karp defended his support of President Donald Trump against detractors in an exclusive interview on “The Claman Countdown” Thursday. “I’m really supportive of the president’s, you know, border and national security thing,” Karp said. “Those are the only two things that I actually focus on.” Karp’s defense …
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Britney Spears’ ex-husband has written a memoir, “You Thought You Knew,” in which he alleges the pop star once used cocaine before attempting to breastfeed their children. In his memoir, the 47-year-old reflects on their whirlwind romance, the breakdown of their three-year marriage and the custody battle for their sons …
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This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by dialing 988. Prince Andrew’s accuser, Virginia Giuffre, is recounting the multiple sexual encounters she allegedly had with the disgraced royal as a teenager. In her upcoming posthumous …
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Cheryl Hines is shedding light on the intense — and sometimes extreme — moments that defined her life with presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during his 2024 campaign. Hines revealed that at one point, Kennedy, whom she affectionately calls “Bobby,” suggested they pretend to be separated to ease public …
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