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Review: 'This Might Hurt' a tonic for readers of thrillers

Review: 'This Might Hurt' a tonic for readers of thrillers

NEW YORK (AP) — “This Might Hurt” by Stephanie Wrobel (Berkley) In “This Might Hurt” we meet first meet Natalie, an executive living in Boston.
REVIEW: Pokémon Evolved: New game takes steps in revamping 26-year-old series

REVIEW: Pokémon Evolved: New game takes steps in revamping 26-year-old series

For a series that boasts creature evolution as a core element, "Pokémon" games have largely stuck to the same tried-and-true formula.
What do we know about BA.2, the sublineage of COVID-19's Omicron variant?

What do we know about BA.2, the sublineage of COVID-19's Omicron variant?

A subvariant of the Omicron COVID-19 strain that has been circulating across the world appears to be picking up steam in some countries just as their latest waves of viral activity subside. BA.
US regulators lift in-person restrictions on abortion pill

US regulators lift in-person restrictions on abortion pill

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday permanently removed a major obstacle for women seeking abortion pills, eliminating a long-standing requirement that they pick up the medication in person.
Over half of U.S. abortions now done with pills, not surgery

Over half of U.S. abortions now done with pills, not surgery

More than half of U.S. abortions are now done with pills rather than surgery, an upward trend that spiked during the pandemic with the increase in telemedicine, a report released Thursday shows. In 2020, pills accounted for 54% of all U.S.
Review: 'The Desperate Hour' is a film lost in the woods

Review: 'The Desperate Hour' is a film lost in the woods

To say Naomi Watts is the only star in “The Desperate Hour” is a little misleading. She's pretty much the only person in the film, that's true. But you could make the case that she has a co-star in her iPhone.
O'Rourke to release book on voting during Texas governor bid

O'Rourke to release book on voting during Texas governor bid

EL PASO, Texas (AP) — Former presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke has a book coming out in the middle of his run for Texas governor about voting rights, an issue he has made a centerpiece of his campaign.
Books about war, poverty among finalists for Lukas awards

Books about war, poverty among finalists for Lukas awards

NEW YORK (AP) — Books about war, poverty and the rule of law are among the finalists for Lukas Prizes given for work that combines literary excellence, deep research and social consciousness.
Balancing hopes, dreams and a low-paying college major

Balancing hopes, dreams and a low-paying college major

Humanities majors are more than a punchline. Not everyone can or wants to be a STEM major, and the world would be a poorer place if they were.
British queen still has COVID symptoms, postpones audiences

British queen still has COVID symptoms, postpones audiences

LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II postponed two virtual audiences as she continued to experience cold-like symptoms from COVID-19, Buckingham Palace said Thursday. It was the second time this week that Elizabeth, 95, had canceled virtual sessions.
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