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Stephen Colbert’s Book Club Picked a True Crime Book

Stephen Colbert’s Book Club Picked a True Crime Book

Published by Jenni Sidey

Nurse Dana joins Count My Lies Fans of The Pitt (HBO Max) will be thrilled to know that Katherine LaNasa has joined Shailene Woodley and Lindsey Lohan in Hulu’s adaptation of Sophie Stava’s suspense novel, Count My Lies. Woodley plays Sloane, a woman who lies her way into a dream job as a nanny for a wealthy and glamorous couple, to be played by Lohan and Kit Harington. But it turns out Sloane isn’t the only one telling lies here… Will Trent’s Nico on Nonbinary Representation Cora Lu Tran, the actor who plays fan favorite Nico on Hulu’s Will Trent, sat down for a chat with Queerty to discuss how the role has personally helped and inspired them, working with a dog co-star, being an animal lover, and more! Read the full interview here, and stream the show based on Karin Slaughter’s Will Trent novels on Hulu. Browse the books recommended in Unusual Suspects’ previous newsletters on this shelf, and see 2026 releases! Until next time, come talk books with me on Bluesky, Goodreads, Litsy, …

The Apprentice winner Karishma was best candidate Lord Sugar’s picked in 20 years

The Apprentice winner Karishma was best candidate Lord Sugar’s picked in 20 years

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Let’s be honest – no Apprentice 2026 candidate stood a chance against Karishma Vijay, arguably the best contestant the BBC show has ever had. The 29-year-old beauty brand owner secured Lord Sugar’s £250,000 investment for her skincare business, which she launched after discovering a “cure” for her acne – and it was glaringly inevitable from week one that she would win the series. In all 20 years of the show, there has not been a contestant who has exuded such likeability, justifiable confidence, and, believe it or not, common sense. Not even her finale rival Pascha Myhill, whose evolution throughout the series was a joy to watch, could rival Karishma. Pascha – the show’s youngest contestant at 21 – was seeking investment for her recruitment business and, in the last episode, nailed a pitch to a room filled with business experts, which, …

The Best in Sci Fi and Fantasy, As Picked by Readers

The Best in Sci Fi and Fantasy, As Picked by Readers

Published by José Betancourt

Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. Here Are the Finalists for the 2025 Locus Awards Looking to read your way into the best of science fiction and fantasy from last year? Then you’ll want to dive into the Locus Top Ten Finalists list. The titles in each of these categories were selected by Locus readers, meaning that you’re getting the kinds of picks that you may not have seen bubble up on all of the “best of” lists last year. Winners in each category will be announced May 30. What’s the Story, Wishbone? Dives Into Beloved PBS Children’s Series Featuring a Charming Dog Teaching Classic Literature I did not grow up with Wishbone, but I sure wish I did. The nostalgia and love for this literary pup have always been high. Even though it wasn’t part of my childhood, I can’t say I’m not stoked to watch this documentary, What’s The Story, Wishbone? It begins airing on PBS May 27 and …

Rebuilding permits in Altadena have picked up, but construction lags and financial woes loom

Rebuilding permits in Altadena have picked up, but construction lags and financial woes loom

Published by Sam Flores

A few weeks after the first anniversary of the Eaton fire, the number of homeowners who neither put up their home for sale nor moved toward rebuilding has dropped to fewer than half, as more have taken some action toward recovery, according to data released Thursday by UCLA’s Latino Policy & Politics Institute. That total is a significant drop from where it was last summer, seven months after the fire destroyed thousands of homes in Altadena and surrounding neighborhoods, when about 70% of homeowners who suffered severe fire damage had neither put their property up for sale nor made a move toward rebuilding. Though it’s the latest sign of progress in the Eaton fire’s aftermath, researchers say that recovery remains far from settled for most fire survivors, even if they’ve started on a path to rebuilding. The data show that there has been a new wave of people starting and advancing through the permitting process, but a widening lag after that point because of, among other reasons, financing. About 44% of homeowners have fully approved …

Freshman Stars Cameron Boozer, AJ Dybantsa and Darius Acuff Jr. Picked for AP All-America First Team

Freshman Stars Cameron Boozer, AJ Dybantsa and Darius Acuff Jr. Picked for AP All-America First Team

Published by Sam Flores

Duke forward Cameron Boozer, BYU star AJ Dybantsa and Darius Acuff Jr. of Arkansas arrived this season as part of what could go down as one of the most heralded freshman classes in college basketball history. “He’s all about his teammates,” Duke coach Jon Scheyer said of Boozer, who was the AP’s national player of the week twice during the season. “He’s not about numbers. He’s about winning. And I think when your best player’s that way, it becomes contagious, and it has a big effect on the rest of the group.” Such a team-first attitude was on display by all the first-team picks; each helped their team to the NCAA Tournament. Boozer took the Blue Devils to ACC regular-season and tournament titles and helped them earn the top overall seed. Lendeborg also helped the Wolverines earn a No. 1 seed. Arkansas is seeded fourth, Texas Tech seeded fifth and BYU seeded sixth. “This has been the best year of my life, honestly. I’ve had so much fun,” said Lendeborg, the first Michigan first-team All-American …

Mullin arrives in D.C. after being picked to replace Noem

Mullin arrives in D.C. after being picked to replace Noem

Published by Sam Flores

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Curator Diya Vij Picked as New York City’s Next Commissioner of Cultural Affairs

Curator Diya Vij Picked as New York City’s Next Commissioner of Cultural Affairs

Published by Jenni Sidey

Diya Vij, a curator and current vice president of curatorial and arts programmes at Powerhouse Arts, has been picked to be New York City’s next Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) commissioner, sources with knowledge of the pick told ARTnews. The New York Times confirmed the news on Saturday. Considered to be one of the most important jobs in the city’s arts ecosystem, the commissioner is a hotly watched role whenever a new mayor enters office. The DCA is the largest municipal funder of the arts in the US and provides funding to over 800 cultural organizations throughout the city’s five boroughs. Last fiscal year, the DCA provided $245 million in funding. Naturally, the ascension of Mayor Zohran Mamdani, whose wife, Rama Duwaji, is an artist, has intensified specualtion on who would be picked. Related Articles Mamdani described Vij in a statement to the Times as a “visionary and deeply thoughtful leader who understands that art is not ornamental to this city — it is essential to it.” “Under Diya’s leadership, we will fight to keep …

The kids ‘picked last in gym class’ gear up for Super Bowl

The kids ‘picked last in gym class’ gear up for Super Bowl

Published by skeptic

The Super Bowl is happening in Silicon Valley this Sunday, and the Patriots-Seahawks game at Levi’s Stadium is going to be packed with tech money. YouTube CEO Neal Mohan is expected to be there. Apple’s Tim Cook, too. (He has become a Super Bowl fixture since Apple Music began sponsoring the halftime show several years ago.) Longtime VC Venky Ganesan from Menlo Ventures gave the New York Times a quote about the whole thing, saying the Super Bowl in the Bay Area is “tech billionaires who got picked last in gym class paying $50,000 to pretend they’re friends with the guys who got picked first.” Added Ganesan, “And for the record, I, too, was picked last in gym class.” Ganesan could likely afford a $50,000 ticket if he needed one. Menlo went all-in on Anthropic, setting up a $100 million fund with the AI company in summer 2024 to invest in other AI startups. The firm has also joined numerous funding rounds for Anthropic itself, both through its flagship fund and various special purpose vehicles. …

The best flower delivery in the UK for every budget: eight favourites, freshly picked | Interiors

The best flower delivery in the UK for every budget: eight favourites, freshly picked | Interiors

Published by Sam Flores

I pride myself on being an excellent gift-giver, and I truly believe the uplifting feeling of finding flowers on the doorstep is hard to beat (unless they’re from an ex who “just wants to talk” – never be that guy). The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. Flowers are such an easy win for the gift-giver, too. Whether it’s Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day or “just because”, there’s a plethora of online flower delivery services with a range of offerings. Some provide next-day delivery (great if you’ve forgotten an important date and are scrambling); some will deliver flowers monthly via subscription; some will even slip in a box of chocolates, a bottle of fizz or a candle in the delivery. But which flower delivery services are best? I’m here to answer that for you. I’ve tested dozens of bouquets and done a deep dive into flower freshness and the services’ sustainability, trying my best to find ones that offer British-grown flowers. Remember: if your …

Best Side-Sleeper Mattresses 2026: Picked by a Sleep Science Coach

Best Side-Sleeper Mattresses 2026: Picked by a Sleep Science Coach

Published by skeptic

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