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• Biology and spirituality: a Catholic response to anxiety May 28, 2026 8:14 pm Aleteia Counselor Catherine DiNuzzo’s 'The Catholic Guide Through Anxiety' gives Catholics some tools that can help to manage anxiety. During Mental Health Awareness Month, author and licensed professional counselor Catherine DiNuzzo focuses on the issue …
• ‘Bogeyman of the moment’: Why every TV show seems to have the same villain May 28, 2026 8:05 pm WAtoday Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Share AAA Recently, an Australian screenwriter received some “notes” – the industry term for constructive criticism – about a script he’d written. …
• The ‘completely new’ ‘60 Minutes’ May 28, 2026 8:01 pm Semafor “My job is going to be rethinking how we tell stories in a completely new way,” Nick Bilton, who was tapped to be the new executive producer of 60 Minutes on Thursday, told me in a brief phone call this afternoon. “There’s enough people inside 60 Minutes …
• Debra Ison’s ‘The Confession’ Unravels a Deadly Pact and the Quest for Redemption May 28, 2026 7:58 pm EIN Presswire A High-Stakes Thriller Where Past Mistakes Collide with a Second Chance at Love. Published by Spines. LEXINGTON, KY, UNITED STATES, May 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- When Dr. Matthew Brooks, a high-society dentist with a crushing gambling …
• In new book, local author explores survival, shipwreck and the Pacific  May 28, 2026 7:56 pm Marblehead Current - Massachusetts For bestselling author Eric Jay Dolin, the wreck of the whaleship Mentor was more than a forgotten maritime disaster — it was the beginning of what he calls “a wild story.” Dolin’s newest book, “The Wreck of the Mentor: A True Story of Death, Despair and …
• The Best Books, Movies, Video Games, and Podcasts to Check Out After Watching ‘Call the Midwife’ May 28, 2026 7:53 pm Lifehacker - Massachusetts We may earn a commission from links on this page. Laura Main as Nurse Shelagh Turner, Natalie Quarry as Nurse Rosalind Clifford, Renee Bailey as Joyce Highland, and Helen George as Trixie in Call the Midwife. Credit: Courtesy of the BBC Call the Midwife …
• History Repeats in Cuba May 28, 2026 7:51 pm The Atlantic Subscribe here: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Overcast | Pocket Casts Sometimes when President Trump talks about Cuba, he throws in compliments. “They have a nice landscape. You know it’s a beautiful island,” he said during a signing event at the …
• On the Same Page: Summer reading challenges and programs at RPL next week May 28, 2026 7:51 pm Reedsburg Independent - Wisconsin Reedsburg Public Library boasts a full schedule next week with the start of summer reading challenges for all ages, an author talk, and a cookbook club picnic at City Park. Monday, June 1, marks the beginning of summer reading challenges for both youth and …
• Bringing Human-Centered Design to OCCRP: Meet Head of Journalism Products Fabienne Meijer May 28, 2026 7:47 pm OCCRP You were just recognized in Editor & Publisher's “Tomorrow’s News Trailblazers,” which salutes people “transforming news media.” How are you doing that? I see it as my mission to transform the way our industry works by focusing on journalism as a …
• 10 Best TV Shows Like Off Campus May 28, 2026 7:44 pm TVLine There's no shortage of great television, both new and old, to watch on streaming, but it has become increasingly rare for a brand-new series to attract a wide audience during its first season. However, the same cannot be said for some of the best TV …
• Eswatini champions SiSwati stories in digital age at World Book Day 2026 May 28, 2026 7:42 pm MyJoyOnline The Kingdom of Eswatini joined the global community in commemorating World Book and Copyright Day 2026 under the national theme, “Promoting SiSwati Stories in the Digital Age,” with government reaffirming its commitment to protecting creativity and …
• All Booked | A Collection of Collections May 28, 2026 7:36 pm Santa Barbara Independent - California The original version of this newsletter was sent out on Wednesday, May 27. Sign up for All Booked, our bi-monthly newsletter exclusively for book lovers. Hello, fellow bookworms! This week, our incredible Assistant Editor Tiana Molony brings us a …
• Young Chefs Can Kickstart Their Skills With New Toy Cookbook Collab From Melissa & Doug May 28, 2026 7:28 pm Gifts & Decorative Accessories - North Carolina The book is part of a new collection created in partnership with Penguin Young Readers. Sustainable toy brand Melissa & Doug is teaming up with Penguin Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin Random House, to bring young children a new line of books that …
• The Lincoln Lawyer Replacement Officially in the Works at HBO Ahead of Fifth and Final Season May 28, 2026 6:58 pm Comic Book Resources (CBR) The Lincoln Lawyer is nearing its end, but there's already something else up the streaming sleeve that will hopefully take its place. As the fifth and final season of the Netflix series approaches, a reveal that was announced in mid-May, the person …
• Cameroon: Nkafu Policy Institute Empowers Researchers Through Scientific Writing Workshop May 28, 2026 6:56 pm Pan African Visions By Boris Esono Nwenfor YAOUNDE, PAV – The 4th edition of the Workshop on Scientific and Manuscript Writing, organised by the Nkafu Policy Institute of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation, has officially begun in Yaounde, bringing together young African …
• Allie Rowbottom’s Lovers XXX Is a Deep Dive on Hollywood’s Dirtiest Decade May 28, 2026 6:52 pm Interview Magazine Photos courtesy of Allie Rowbottom. Beaches meets Boogie Nights in Allie Rowbottom‘s latest novel, Lovers XXX, a porno chic romp through 1980s Los Angeles with a turbulent sapphic romance at its core. In true Paul Thomas Anderson fashion, the novel is …
• Ex-U.S. Soccer president Alan Rothenberg talks World Cup, new book May 28, 2026 6:43 pm Sporting News The United States is preparing to host 78 World Cup matches in 11 cities this summer, as soccer dominates the country’s conscience once again. It is the second time hosting for the U.S., following an ultra-successful run in 1994 which helped stoke interest …
• Here are the new covers and guest editors for the 2026 Best American Series. May 28, 2026 6:31 pm Literary Hub For decades, Mariner Books has stewarded The The Best American Series®, a literary institution that began in 1915 with Best American Short Stories, to your bookshelves. But just in case you’re stumbling upon it for the first time: Each book in the annual …
• Why the internet is re-litigating Belle Burden’s divorce. May 28, 2026 6:31 pm Literary Hub Belle Burden’s memoir Strangers might be the most talked about book of the year. Since its January publication, book clubs have been buzzing with takes on this tell-all memoir, which follows the author’s very public, very gutting divorce from the man she …
• Keep Your Novel Plot Big, Obstacles and Outcomes May 28, 2026 6:29 pm Folsom Times - California Last week we talked about how the development of the plot for your novel is important, and how you could write a plot that can be one page, 20 pages or more. Or none at all (written out) if you have the ideas in your head. A plot can take many shapes, but …
• ‘Harold and Maude’ at the Westgate Theater: A Flop, A Triumph and A Queer Cult Classic May 28, 2026 6:22 pm Lavender Magazine - Minnesota There’s definitely no shortage of queer cult classic films. These beloved, campy, often over-the-top films have helped define modern queer culture, from “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” to “But I’m A Cheerleader” to “Fried Green Tomatoes.” Queer cult …
• 'Reading changes lives' - Pledge launched to encourage kids to pick up more books May 28, 2026 6:21 pm Clydebank Post West Dunbartonshire Council has introduced the pledge to encourage children, young people and families to embrace reading. Timed to coincide with the National Year of Reading in 2026, the pledge was shaped by feedback from children and young people and …
• AI Won’t Destroy Your Life — Unless You Let It May 28, 2026 6:21 pm The Federalist There are many reasons to be worried about AI. It will potentially put millions of people out of work. It’s a threat to the environment, the American landscape, and our electrical grid. It portends the end of internet anonymity. It will ruin the music …
• How Stephen King helped influence CJ Leede’s new book ‘Headlights’ May 28, 2026 6:19 pm Orange County Register - California CJ Leede is just as excited about her third novel, “Headlights,” as her fans. “This is the third time, and I don’t feel less excited or less nervous for this moment,” the author said in an emotional video posted to her Instagram account, @ceejthemoment, on …
• Things to Do in the Rogue Valley: May 28-June 7 May 28, 2026 6:12 pm The Rogue Valley Times - Oregon With live music, book clubs, presentations, special events and more, there’s something for everyone. Check out our full listings for all the happenings in the Rogue Valley, including recurring activities, plays and gallery showings each week at rv-times. …
• Ballyscullion Park Book Festival has continued to grow attracting audiences interested in literature and current affairs May 28, 2026 6:10 pm NorthernIrelandWorld Planning is already underway for next year’s Ballyscullion Book Festival, following a strong weekend of discussions, readings and literary events. The organisers say the event will take place on 15th and 16th May 2027 at Ballyscullion Park outside Bellaghy …
• The best new books to read in June 2026 May 28, 2026 6:04 pm The i paper Summer reading season is upon us, and June’s new releases arrive with the kind of line-up that makes you want to clear your diary and find a sunny spot to settle in with a book. There are heavyweight literary names returning with much-anticipated new …
• Bestselling books at King’s Birthday Weekend May 28, 2026 6:03 pm Newsroom Back us when it really matters Donate or subscribe today to support local independent journalism. For a limited time, you can support Newsroom by subscribing to Newsroom Pro for only $199* (saving $91) and get 12 months access (for two users). NONFICTION …
• Book Buzz: Local Author Interview With Benjamin Rempel May 28, 2026 6:03 pm Meaford Independent Submitted by Ryan Scott When describing his own novels, Collingwood-based author Benjamin Rempel labels them as “horror with heart”. While aiming to keep his readers turning the pages with a suspenseful narrative, he acknowledges the importance of having …
• Young Shelburne author releases second book May 28, 2026 6:01 pm Shelburne Free Press May 28, 2026   ·   0 Comments Written By JOSHUA DRAKES LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Amaya James is marking a new milestone in her young writing career at age 13 with the release of Emmie’s Next Chapter, her second self-written and self-illustrated …