Noir has long been obsessed with books—books as objects, as evidence, as repositories of the past, and occasionally as glimpses into other worlds of possibility. It’s no wonder, then, that booksellers often turn up in fiction, and especially in mystery. There’s something intoxicating about the turn a story takes when the characters walk into a
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Nancy Pelosi’s August trip to Taiwan has not been scheduled yet, but it has already become much more than a diplomatic and fact-finding visit. Tweets Hu Xijin, the former editor of one of China’s leading  official media outlets, the Global Times: “It is certain that the mainland’s response to Pelosi’s visit will …involve shocking military
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WASHINGTON — Congress has passed the first NASA authorization bill in more than five years, formally extending operations of the International Space Station and backing NASA’s Artemis exploration effort. The House passed on a 243–187 vote July 28 the “Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) and Science Act,” a day after the Senate passed
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Pebble Orion and Spectra smartwatches have been launched in India. The budget wearables offer Bluetooth calling support that allows users to receive voice calls directly from their wrists. The Pebble Orion sports a 1.81-inch full-HD display, while the Spectra packs a 1.36-inch AMOLED display. Both the models have AI-enabled voice assistant support and sport SpO2
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Whether you like it or not, Crocs are having a renaissance. We’ve seen the brand’s Classic Clog—which has become many a pandemic purchase—on countless celebrities like Kendall Jenner, Priyanka Chopra, and Ariana Grande. Plus it’s been re-worked by other major A-listers like Bad Bunny and Justin Bieber. Even luxury labels like Christopher Kane and Balenciaga
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The best bow ties provide the perfect finishing touch for those special-occasion outfits. You know, the times when a standard necktie just won’t suffice. Typically teamed with a tuxedo for a black-tie dress code, they’re also a favorite of dapper dandies looking to showcase their personal style. A formal must-have for any well-rounded wardrobe (we
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It’s a fund looking to make money from green investing. The inclusive, actively managed Vanguard Baillie Gifford Global Positive Impact Stock Fund (VBPIX) is an environmental, social and governance product that bundles companies with positive, inclusive and sustainable intentions.  “It’s really a fund that’s going to be investing in global equities looking to deliver long-term
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