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Americans Still Buy One Billion Books a Year

Substack

Lincoln Michel debunks viral claims that the publishing industry is collapsing by clarifying that Americans still purchase over one billion books annually.

He argues that recent "doomsday" statistics often stem from a misunderstanding of industry data, specifically highlighting how lifetime sales and varied distribution channels like e-books and audiobooks are frequently ignored to create a misleadingly bleak narrative.

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SPORTS

Blake Griffin Announces Retirement after 14 NBA Seasons

Wikipedia

Six-time All-Star Blake Griffin has officially retired from the NBA after 14 seasons, transitioning from the high-flying "Lob City" powerhouse of the Los Angeles Clippers to a versatile, veteran leader in Detroit, Brooklyn, and Boston.

His legacy is defined by both his viral, rim-rattling athleticism and his remarkable resilience, having reinvented his game after multiple injuries to become one of the most respected point-forwards of his era.

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OPINION

The Great Experiment: How the New Deal Redefined the American State

Wikipedia

The New Deal was a transformative series of federal programs and reforms led by Franklin D.

Roosevelt that aimed to stabilize the American economy during the Great Depression through relief, recovery, and permanent structural change.

By establishing enduring institutions like Social Security and the FDIC, the initiative fundamentally redefined the relationship between the government and its citizens, creating a modern social safety net that persists today.

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INDUSTRY

Southern Governors Unite Against UAW Expansion Efforts

CBS News

Six Republican governors from the South have issued a joint statement condemning the United Auto Workers' expansion efforts, labeling the union a "special interest" that threatens local jobs and values.

This political opposition comes as thousands of Volkswagen workers in Tennessee and Mercedes-Benz employees in Alabama prepare for high-stakes votes following the UAW's recent success in securing record contracts with Detroit’s Big Three.

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ARTS

Sunset Boulevard is Heading to Broadway, Wins Big at Olivier Awards

AP News

A radical revival of Sunset Boulevard dominated the London stage Olivier Awards, securing seven trophies including best musical revival and a best actress win for American star Nicole Scherzinger.

Other top honors went to the soccer drama Dear England for best new play and Sarah Snook for her multifaceted performance in The Picture of Dorian Gray, marking a triumphant year for the West End.

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STEM

From Ancient Rituals to Modern Medicine The History of Scent

National Library of Medicine

Olfaction is a biologically unique and ancient sense capable of continuous neural regeneration, serving as a critical bridge between human evolutionary history and emotional well-being.

Modern medicine increasingly recognizes olfactory dysfunction as a vital early biomarker for neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, prompting calls for its standard inclusion in clinical diagnostics.

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LOCAL

Mississippi Town Rebuilds After Devastating Tornado

Mississippi Today

Two years after a devastating EF-4 tornado nearly leveled Rolling Fork, restaurant owner Tracy Harden reflects on the town's slow recovery and the overwhelming selfless support that has sustained the community.

Despite the trauma of a second tornado narrowly missing the town on the anniversary of the first, the reopening of local staples like Chuck’s Dairy Bar serves as a symbol of resilience amidst the ongoing rebuilding of homes and infrastructure.

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OPINION

Why Socialism Fails The Power of Economic Calculation

Wikipedia

Ludwig von Mises’ Human Action establishes a rigorous logical defense of laissez-faire capitalism by rooting economic theory in "praxeology," the study of purposeful human behavior and subjective value.

The treatise argues that a free-market price system is the only viable tool for social cooperation and economic calculation, warning that government interventions inevitably lead to resource malinvestment and the erosion of personal liberty.

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SPORTS

The Athletics’ Identity Crisis in Sacramento

SF Gate

The Athletics' decision to omit "Sacramento" from their official team name during their temporary stay has alienated local fans, who view the move as a disrespectful and corporate rejection of their host city.

This lack of local branding, combined with a stadium environment that barely acknowledges the state capital, has resulted in dismal attendance and a sense that the organization is merely "squatting" while waiting for its move to Las Vegas.

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