Gary Shteyngart’s latest novel, “Vera, or Faith,” has arrived in a world that may be moving too fast for satire to keep up. The book tells the story of Vera Bradford-Shmulkin, a 10-year-old girl living in New York City with her Jewish, Russian-American father and WASP-y step-mother. As Shteyngart’s latest work, “Vera, or Faith” would … Read more
Caitlin Clark has reached a significant milestone in her recovery from a left groin injury. After missing five consecutive games and 10 overall this season, the Indiana Fever’s star guard participated in a 5-on-5 practice session on Monday, giving fans optimism about her potential return to action. The Fever have gone 3-2 without Clark, including … Read more
Tick-bite related emergency room visits have reached a five-year high, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Dr. Brandon Eilertson, an infectious diseases physician, shares his advice on what to do if you find a tick on a family member. While most ticks don’t carry diseases, Dr. Eilertson notes that increased awareness … Read more
ZDNET Recommends the Boox Note Max as a top-notch e-reader for demanding users who need a versatile device for document review, mock-up and sketch creation, and extensive note-taking. This premium tablet boasts a 13.3-inch display, 6GB of RAM, and a 2.8Ghz Snapdragon A55 processor, making it suitable for power users. The Boox Note Max has … Read more
Sean “Diddy” Combs will face sentencing on October 3 after being found guilty of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. The music mogul, who was acquitted of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking charges, could receive up to ten years in prison. Combs has been held at the federal Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn … Read more
The New York Federal Reserve’s Survey of Consumer Expectations showed that inflation expectations remained steady in June, with respondents predicting prices to rise by 3% over the next year. This is consistent with January levels and a decrease from May’s 3.6%. The easing of headline inflation outlook comes as President Trump’s tariffs have become more … Read more
US small business sentiment has declined in June, driven by increased reports of excess inventory and ongoing trade tensions. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) reported a 2-tenths-of-a-point drop in its Small Business Optimism Index to 98.6. The decline was largely attributed to firms feeling they have too much inventory on hand. Nearly one … Read more
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El Salvador has acknowledged for the first time that over 130 Venezuelan migrants detained in a megaprison are still under the responsibility of the United States. The admission, made in a court filing on Monday, contradicts claims by the Trump administration that it lacked authority to return migrants from the facility. This development marks a … Read more