Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. Today, we’ve got stories about who the public library belongs to, tips and insights for overcoming reading slumps, and more. Who Are Public Libraries For, Anyway? Earlier this year, I wrote about how public libraries
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Lucid electric vehicles are seen at the New York International Auto Show on April 2, 2026. Danielle DeVries | CNBC Lucid Group said Monday it is cutting its U.S. workforce by approximately 18% as part of a cost-savings plan. The all-electric vehicle maker said its plan would give it annualized cost savings of approximately $158 million.
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Every weapon begins as an extension of the hand that holds it. The spear lengthened the reach of the arm. The bow sent the point flying without the throw. The rifle placed a man’s death a quarter mile beyond his sight, and the aircraft carried that death across oceans. At each turn, the distance between
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(L to R) Buzz Lightyear (voiced by Tim Allen) and Woody (voiced by Tom Hanks) in Disney and Pixar’s ‘Toy Story 5’. Photo courtesy of Disney/Pixar. © 2025 Disney/Pixar. All Rights Reserved. “You’ve got a friend in me!” When Pixar’s ‘Toy Story‘ was first released in 1995 it was revolutionary, changing the industry and ushering
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SpaceX shares seesawed in premarket trading on Tuesday, following a $400 billion sell-off on Monday as a post-debut rally fizzled out. The space and AI company saw huge gains after a record-breaking IPO on June 12, briefly surpassing Amazon and Microsoft in market capitalization, before falling back below both as sentiment cooled. The stock tanked
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Barnes & Noble announces the most anticipated books of the fall, an IMAX release for Greta Gerwig’s NARNIA, and more. Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. The Biggest Books of Fall, According to Barnes & Noble Barnes & Noble has released
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Ravie LakshmananJun 22, 2026Supply Chain Attack / Malware Multiple WordPress plugins from ShapedPlugin were compromised in a supply chain attack after unknown threat actors managed to tamper with the official release channels and push backdoor code. “Attackers compromised the vendor’s build and distribution pipeline, injecting backdoor code into Pro plugin releases distributed through official licensed
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Toy Story 5 is finally in theaters, and the Pixar film will leave viewers feeling nostalgic for their favorite movies from the studio — some of which deserve sequels next. During a time when audiences are growing exasperated with non-stop sequels and spinoffs, it’s a pleasant surprise when a series sticks the landing multiple movies
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In the current live music industry, putting on an independent festival is a dicey proposition. But that hasn’t stopped the Northlands Music & Arts Festival from going all in. Held in Swanzey, New Hampshire, surrounded by the White Mountains, Northlands celebrates the rootsy jam music and culture that is ingrained in the region. This past
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