That price tag includes all of the book megachain’s debt. Elliott’s acquisition of the largest retail bookseller in the U.S. comes less than a year after it bought Waterstones, the largest in the U.K.
Univ. Of Alabama Returns $21.5 Million Gift; Donor Urged Boycott Over Abortion Law
The move comes after Hugh Culverhouse Jr. urged students and businesses to boycott Alabama over its restrictive new abortion law. The school says its rejection of the money isn’t related to that law.
‘See You Tonight!’ ‘I Needed This!’: How A Ritual Friday Gathering Brought Healing
In March, when the Christchurch mosque shooting coincided with Zahra Noorbakhsh’s own health crisis, the Iranian American comic found hope in the continued practice of Friday gatherings.
Asia’s Longhorned Tick Takes Its First Documented Bite In The U.S.
The parasite carries potentially lethal pathogens in Asia as well as Australia and New Zealand. Now it’s in North America. We ask tick specialists to weigh in.
‘Eileen Gray’ Examines The Relationship Between Genius And Gender
Even in our current climate, it’s sobering to consider how the profession of architecture treated modernist pioneer Eileen Gray. This graphic history is a thought-provoking, if incomplete, reflection.
The End Of The World Ought To Be The Start Of The Story In ‘Oval’
Elvia Wilk’s new novel follows a group of aimless young people in Berlin, working, going out, coming home — until something happens that brings about a cataclysm. But is the aimlessness intentional?
2019 Women’s World Cup Preview: What You Need To Know
The action kicks off today in Paris. The U.S. is once again ranked No. 1 in the world — but any number of teams could bring home the prize. Here’s your essential guide to the tournament.
U.S. Navy: Russian Warship’s ‘Unsafe’ Move Nearly Caused Collision With Cruiser
“This unsafe action forced USS Chancellorsville to execute all engines back full and to maneuver to avoid collision,” the U.S. Navy says. But Russia’s military says it was the American ship’s fault.
Pavarotti Documentary Misses All The Right Notes
Ron Howard’s new Pavarotti film fails to make us feel much for its subject, and does little to bolster the magical, complicated art called opera.
‘Everyone Would Have Left’: Putting Lessons From Hurricane Michael To Work
Florida’s emergency managers are reassessing how they order evacuations based on Florida’s experience last year with Hurricane Michael.
Organic Farming Has A Plastic Problem. One Solution Is Controversial
Many organic farmers rely on plastic as a form of mulch, but it ends up in landfills. Biodegradable plastic could help, but some worry about its long-term effects on soil health and the environment.
One More Scoop Of Vanilla: A New Proposal Looks To Loosen Radio Ownership Rules
A proposed change could see more radio stations ending up in the hands of fewer executives, which would have a homogenizing effect on radio dials around the U.S. The thing is, that’s already happened.
‘I Will Never Lie About Being Gay Again’: LGBT Activist Remembers Source Of Pride
At StoryCorps, Alexei Romanoff, an 82-year-old gay activist, recalls lessons he learned as a teenager from a proud gay elder — and which resonated as an adult.
Poll: Majority Want To Keep Abortion Legal, But They Also Want Restrictions
An NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist survey found that three-quarters of Americans want the Supreme Court to uphold Roe v. Wade. But there is also complexity — and contradiction — in respondents’ views.
Biden Reverses Position, Rejects Hyde Amendment, Cites Attacks On Abortion Access
The Hyde Amendment is a 43-year-old law that prohibits taxpayer-supported health care programs from using federal funds for abortions.
Internet Sensation April The Giraffe Going On Birth Control, Having No More Babies
April’s two livestreamed births and the park’s “giraffe cam” videos of April have, together, been viewed hundreds of millions of times. She has retired from the breeding program.
Carmakers To White House: Work With California On Rules For Greenhouse Gases
Seventeen automakers signed a letter to the Trump administration and California Gov. Gavin Newsom saying they want one set of policies to reduce greenhouse gases and make cars more fuel efficient.
Happy Birthday, Tetris. 35 Years Later You’re As Addictive And Tetromino-y As Ever
The video game has become one of the most popular and best selling of all time. Its creator, Alexey Pajitnov, says that’s because it appeals to humanity’s “constructive spirit.”
NYPD Commissioner Apologizes For ‘Oppressive’ 1969 Raid On Stonewall Inn
New York Police Commissioner James O’Neill admitted police actions were “wrong” during the Stonewall riot, a landmark in the LGBTQ rights movement.
Redistricting Guru’s Hard Drives Could Mean Legal, Political Woes For GOP
Thomas Hofeller once referred to the drawing of legislative districts as “the only legalized form of vote-stealing left in the United States.” The late Republican strategist’s work may now be undone.
Helen Clark Can Do It All: Run A Country, Fight For Women’s Rights … And Snapchat
The former prime minister of New Zealand and gender equality champion is at the Women Deliver conference in Vancouver, where attendees treat her like a rock star.
Could Antibiotics Be A Silver Bullet For Kids In Africa?
A study from Niger reveals a dramatic drop in mortality among children given a twice-yearly dose of azithromycin. Yet concern remains about the potential impact on antibiotic resistance.
At 98, D-Day Veteran Medic Returns To Normandy To Remember A Generation’s Sacrifice
Ray Lambert is part of a dying generation of veterans who survived D-Day. Seventy-five years later, he wants to be remembered as someone who “was willing to die for my family and for my country.”
Spotted: A Swarm Of Ladybugs So Huge, It Showed Up On National Weather Service Radar
Meteorologists in Southern California were puzzled by the big green blob on their radar — it looked like a rainstorm on what was a clear day. Then they discovered it was beetles.
West Point Says 1 Cadet Killed, 22 Other People Injured In Road Accident
The accident occurred around 6:45 a.m. ET near a training area in New York state and involved a light medium tactical vehicle — the military’s multipurpose transport truck — the academy says.
High Schoolers Who Work At Walmart Will See A New Perk — SAT And ACT Study Help
With a tight labor market, Walmart and other companies are adding new kinds of benefits to attract workers. Now, the giant retailer is offering to pay for prep courses for the SAT and ACT.
With 1 Huge Lie Revealed, ‘Big Little Lies’ Season 2 Takes A Slow-Burn Strategy
Meryl Streep joins the Big Little Lies cast as the mother of the man killed at the end of Season 1 — complicating things for the Monterey Five, who are still processing the aftermath of the death.
Former German Nurse Guilty Of Killing 85 Patients In Serial Murder Case
Niels Högel admitted to injecting patients with heart drugs so he could try to resuscitate them. He was initially accused in a handful of deaths but was found to have been involved in dozens more.
R. Kelly Pleads Not Guilty To Latest Charges
At an arraignment in Cook County, Ill. court on Thursday morning, the embattled R&B singer entered a not guilty plea on 11 felony charges.
‘Life With Picasso’ Stands As An Invaluable Work Of Art History
Newly reissued, the intellectual heft of Françoise Gilot’s now classic memoir is in its art criticism, even as its emotional arc lies in Picasso and Gilot’s unequal romance.
D-Day 75th Anniversary: Trump, Macron And Other Leaders Mark A Historic Day
“They won back this ground for civilization,” President Trump said of the Allied troops who took part in the massive D-Day invasion in 1944.
Norah Jones Turns Fame Into Freedom
For her latest release, Begin Again, Jones ditched the album format in favor of a collection of seven singles that would allow her to sprawl out musically.
You May Be Stressing Out Your Dog
When people who own dogs are stressed, their dogs also get stressed, a new study suggests. It’s another indication of how emotionally synchronized dogs and their humans can be.
Contentious Oregon Climate Plan Takes Lessons From California’s Mistakes
Oregon will be the second state to pass an economywide system to regulate carbon emissions. Critics say a similar program in California has not had much impact.
‘Do I Know You?’ And Other Spam Phone Calls We Can’t Get Rid Of
A majority of consumers now ignore phone calls, assuming they’re mostly spam. Regulators and the wireless industry admit they don’t yet have answers about stopping the growing scourge.
World War II Paratrooper On Commemorating D-Day: ‘Show Some Citizenship’
Leslie Cruise served as a paratrooper during the D-Day invasion, June 6, 1944. The 95-year-old veteran reflects on his survival often and believes he has an obligation to share his story.