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Wife reveals dark underbelly of being in a deeply conservative Christian marriage

A new book details one woman's harrowing escape from extreme Christianity.

Francine Pascal, creator of 'Sweet Valley High' book series, dead at 92

Francine Pascal created the "Sweet Valley High" book series that spawned numerous spinoffs and a TV show.

Iran, Putin's mafia state: How despotic leaders are buying power across the globe

Today's autocracies run by “sophisticated networks relying on kleptocratic financial structures, a complex of security services, and technological experts who provide surveillance, propaganda, and disinformation.”

I'm a dietitian — here are 3 easy ways to curb your junk food cravings

UK registered dietitian Nichola Ludlam-Raine wrote the new book "How Not to Eat Ultra-Processed: Your 4-week Plan for Life-Changing Healthier Eating Habits."

NYT best-selling author, 'Jeopardy!' champion arrested on child porn charges

A probe into DuBois' search history also turned up search phrases like "I accidentally saved child pornography to my main Google Drive" and "How to tell if Google has reported...

Ahead of Shark Week 2024: A must-read on the history of the underwater predator

A new book describes out fascination with sharks.

The human mind and AI are now closer than ever — and will soon surpass us in nearly every way

Ray Kurzweil writes that AI is now exceeding the human brain at several cognitive tasks and that it will eventually do all things far better than even the most expert...

Colonel Sanders, 'Golden Girls' star and more icons who proved success can come late in life

“Roctogenarians: Late in Life Debuts, Comebacks, and Triumphs” by Mo Rocca and Jonathan Greenberg shares the tales of older people refusing to give up.

I lost 42 pounds on Ozempic — this is the one risk I didn’t see coming

"For the first six months I was taking the drug, I was getting what I wanted — I was losing loads of weight, my back pain went away, all sorts...

Mastering the 'art of seduction': Behind the scenes of a young Madonna's 'powers of persuasion'

During the eight-week shoot for “Desperately Seeking Susan,” Madonna somehow jumped from aspiring singer to global sensation thanks to the impending release of her album “Like a Virgin.”

How Idaho murder suspect Bryan Kohberger almost eluded capture

"When the Night Comes Falling: A Requiem for the Idaho Student Murders," details the false moves that almost derailed Kohberger's cross-country pursuit and capture.

I'm a personal trainer — here are 3 simple ways to stay strong as you age

"Aging is a privilege but aging powerfully is a choice," celebrity nutritionist JJ Virgin declared.

Why bashing billionaires won't solve the inequality crisis

A new book looks at the challenges of capitalism and why the ultra-rich are not the reason there are so many poor

What happens when an Orthodox woman comes out as gay

A new book details one Orthodox Jewish woman's journey from married to a man to coming out as a lesbian.

NYC author of 'The Perfect Storm' explores near-death experience in new book

Author and journalist Sebastian Junger recently published a book called "In My Time of Dying" that chronicles a near-death experience he had after an abdominal aneurysm ruptured in June 2020.

Who is Papalii Sia Figiel, accused killer of Tulsi Gabbard's aunt?

The suspect's poetry took top honors in the Polynesian Literary Competition in 1994, and her debut novel, "Where We Once Belonged," earned her a Best First Book award in the...

Meet fashion's most pioneering women who once ran Fifth Avenue

It was a safe haven, a playground and even a place of empowerment: a ladies’ paradise where women could congregate, experiment, and even earn a living away from men.

Meet the man who helped inspire the 'Call of Duty' craze

A new book explores how one Vietnamese immigrant inspired a generation.

'Bridgerton' author Julia Quinn: Why Penelope and Colin's Season 3 was the 'hardest to plot'

“The most exciting thing is that this season – unlike most ones we've had before and probably mostly ones that would come after – is about two characters that we...