The sun is coming up, and so are new books that can keep you company on the beach or in a cool chair. Instead of diving straight into fiction, this list highlights nonfiction titles that cover food, sports, history, and more. A memoir from a key figure in the late‑1970s music scene tells the s
Corshelle Jenkins had a normal morning shift caring for elderly residents when her world turned upside down in 2023. A store detective at Nordstrom accused her of stealing pink boots, but the police report never bothered to check her alibi. The mistake wouldn’t catch up with her until 2025, when a c
Ecuador’s leader recently talked about the country’s crime-fighting plans and some good news on the economy during an important speech. He pointed to big moves like sending crime bosses to the U. S. and taking nearly 300 tons of drugs off the streets. The country sits between two major cocaine produ
In 2024, influencers got a front-row seat to American politics. For the first time, hundreds of content creators were given special passes to the Democratic and Republican conventions. They rubbed shoulders with politicians at parties, rallies, and even White House events. Campaigns love this trend
Metabolic syndrome isn’t just a medical term—it’s a growing concern for millions over 40. Recent research tracked adults in Southwest Iran to see who developed this condition and why. Instead of guessing, scientists followed people for years, measuring how lifestyle, age, and health habits influence
The Giants now face a waiting game with their star receiver Malik Nabers after a knee surgery that could keep him sidelined for half a year. While coach John Harbaugh hinted Nabers might miss early training activities, a sports doctor studying similar injuries suggests the recovery could stretch eve
Around the world, back pain is one of the top reasons people skip work or miss daily activities. Yet when adults from Pakistan move to new countries or stay at home, their choices about treating low back pain don’t follow a single rule. Researchers asked 461 adults with ongoing back pain about what
Scientists ran tests to see how tiny, invisible particles might spread if they escaped from a big science lab in Sweden. They focused on what could happen in the worst possible accident—one where cooling fails and tiny radioactive bits could fly into the air. The goal was to track where these partic
The Quad Cities isn’t just another mid-sized metro—it’s quietly reshaping how commercial real estate works. Forget the usual hype about booming markets or ghost towns; this place thrives on practicality. Retail spaces, for example, aren’t just about flashy storefronts anymore. Big chains and franchi
A recent nature walk that started as a promising date turned into something else when an overly talkative guide joined the group. The key moments of quiet and connection between two people hoping to get closer got lost in a flood of words. The guide seemed to think every pause meant someone needed m
