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US Libraries Report 2024's Most Borrowed Books: Escapism and Social Issues
Public libraries across the US, including those in Texas, Chicago, Cincinnati, Utah, San Francisco, and Seattle, reported 2024's most borrowed books, revealing a trend towards escapist fiction alongside a notable interest in books addressing social and environmental issues.
US Libraries Report 2024's Most Borrowed Books: Escapism and Social Issues
Public libraries across the US, including those in Texas, Chicago, Cincinnati, Utah, San Francisco, and Seattle, reported 2024's most borrowed books, revealing a trend towards escapist fiction alongside a notable interest in books addressing social and environmental issues.
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MCG Breaks All-Time Test Match Attendance Record
The 2024 Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) broke the all-time attendance record with 373,691 fans over five days, exceeding the previous record set in 1936-37 by 23,157; the final day alone saw 74,362 attendees.
MCG Breaks All-Time Test Match Attendance Record
The 2024 Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) broke the all-time attendance record with 373,691 fans over five days, exceeding the previous record set in 1936-37 by 23,157; the final day alone saw 74,362 attendees.
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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" London Production Sets Ticket Record Despite Revenue Dip
The London production of "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" sold a record 544,257 tickets in the year to March 31, 2024, generating $29.6 million in revenue (a 7.4% decrease) despite ongoing profitability; the show's success is driven by international expansion and new licensing agreements.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" London Production Sets Ticket Record Despite Revenue Dip
The London production of "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" sold a record 544,257 tickets in the year to March 31, 2024, generating $29.6 million in revenue (a 7.4% decrease) despite ongoing profitability; the show's success is driven by international expansion and new licensing agreements.
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Linda Lavin, "Alice" Star, Dies at 87
Tony and Golden Globe-winning actress Linda Lavin died Sunday at age 87 from complications of lung cancer; her career spanned stage, screen, and television, notably starring in the sitcom "Alice" for nine seasons.
Linda Lavin, "Alice" Star, Dies at 87
Tony and Golden Globe-winning actress Linda Lavin died Sunday at age 87 from complications of lung cancer; her career spanned stage, screen, and television, notably starring in the sitcom "Alice" for nine seasons.
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12% Bias Score
2024 Media: A Year of Confronting Death and Dying
In 2024, films and television shows such as Rachel Bloom's "Death, Let Me Do My Special," "Tuesday," "The Room Next Door," and "A Quiet Place: Day One," along with series like "A Man on the Inside," directly confronted themes of death and dying, exploring the emotional impact, end-of-life choices, a...
2024 Media: A Year of Confronting Death and Dying
In 2024, films and television shows such as Rachel Bloom's "Death, Let Me Do My Special," "Tuesday," "The Room Next Door," and "A Quiet Place: Day One," along with series like "A Man on the Inside," directly confronted themes of death and dying, exploring the emotional impact, end-of-life choices, a...
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Urban Cowboy: From Brooklyn Brownstone to Global Hospitality Brand
Lyon Porter and Jersey Banks transformed their Brooklyn townhouse into Urban Cowboy, a boutique hotel brand emphasizing community and unique design, expanding to Nashville, the Catskills, and Denver, with future plans including a barestaurant and a potential beach house.
Urban Cowboy: From Brooklyn Brownstone to Global Hospitality Brand
Lyon Porter and Jersey Banks transformed their Brooklyn townhouse into Urban Cowboy, a boutique hotel brand emphasizing community and unique design, expanding to Nashville, the Catskills, and Denver, with future plans including a barestaurant and a potential beach house.
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48% Bias Score
Deadly Plane Crash Halts South Korea's Entertainment Industry
A Boeing 737-800 operated by Jeju Air crashed at South Korea's Muan International Airport on December 29, 2023, killing 179 of 181 passengers, resulting in a week-long national mourning period that caused a widespread shutdown of the entertainment industry, with television networks canceling shows a...
Deadly Plane Crash Halts South Korea's Entertainment Industry
A Boeing 737-800 operated by Jeju Air crashed at South Korea's Muan International Airport on December 29, 2023, killing 179 of 181 passengers, resulting in a week-long national mourning period that caused a widespread shutdown of the entertainment industry, with television networks canceling shows a...
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Media Mogul Charles F. Dolan Dies at 98
Charles F. Dolan, founder of HBO and Cablevision, died at age 98 from natural causes on Saturday, leaving a significant legacy in media and entertainment, including the $17.7 billion sale of Cablevision to Altice in 2016.
Media Mogul Charles F. Dolan Dies at 98
Charles F. Dolan, founder of HBO and Cablevision, died at age 98 from natural causes on Saturday, leaving a significant legacy in media and entertainment, including the $17.7 billion sale of Cablevision to Altice in 2016.
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2024: Notable Deaths Across Politics and Culture
2024 witnessed the deaths of prominent figures such as Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, former Chilean president Sebastián Piñera, and acclaimed Spanish actress Marisa Paredes, prompting international reactions and highlighting the impact of political repression, accidental tragedies, and c...
2024: Notable Deaths Across Politics and Culture
2024 witnessed the deaths of prominent figures such as Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, former Chilean president Sebastián Piñera, and acclaimed Spanish actress Marisa Paredes, prompting international reactions and highlighting the impact of political repression, accidental tragedies, and c...
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24% Bias Score
Charles Shyer, Acclaimed Comedy Filmmaker, Dies at 83
Charles Shyer, director of *Father of the Bride* and *Baby Boom*, died aged 83 in Los Angeles following a brief illness; his career spanned four decades and included collaborations with his former wife, Nancy Meyers, on numerous successful comedies.
Charles Shyer, Acclaimed Comedy Filmmaker, Dies at 83
Charles Shyer, director of *Father of the Bride* and *Baby Boom*, died aged 83 in Los Angeles following a brief illness; his career spanned four decades and included collaborations with his former wife, Nancy Meyers, on numerous successful comedies.
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Olivia Hussey, Juliet Actress, Dies at 73
Olivia Hussey, the actress who played Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 film adaptation of Romeo and Juliet, died at 73; her career, marked by early fame and later struggles, included a lawsuit against Paramount Pictures for alleged sexual harassment during the film's production.
Olivia Hussey, Juliet Actress, Dies at 73
Olivia Hussey, the actress who played Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 film adaptation of Romeo and Juliet, died at 73; her career, marked by early fame and later struggles, included a lawsuit against Paramount Pictures for alleged sexual harassment during the film's production.
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52% Bias Score
Beijing's Enigma Variations: A Dialogue-Driven Stage Adaptation
The Beijing People's Art Theatre presents a Chinese adaptation of Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt's Enigma Variations, a dialogue-driven play starring Feng Yuanzheng and Yan Nan at the Cao Yu Theater until January 12, exploring themes of isolation and introspection through a minimalist stage design.
Beijing's Enigma Variations: A Dialogue-Driven Stage Adaptation
The Beijing People's Art Theatre presents a Chinese adaptation of Eric-Emmanuel Schmitt's Enigma Variations, a dialogue-driven play starring Feng Yuanzheng and Yan Nan at the Cao Yu Theater until January 12, exploring themes of isolation and introspection through a minimalist stage design.
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28% Bias Score
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