Andrew Limbong
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Books
New report finds a coordinated rise in attempted book bans
According to PEN America, a growing number of local political and advocacy groups have focused their attacks on books featuring LGBTQ+ characters and characters of color.
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Arts & Life
College football is back and players still aren't getting paid
The Big Ten recently signed an exclusive broadcasting deal that's reportedly worth $7 billion. But none of that money will go directly to the athletes.
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Books
'Diary of a Void' turns a lie into an exploration of motherhood and loneliness
In the book "Diary of a Void," a woman fakes pregnancy to avoid the unpaid office tasks often foisted on women. The simple lie turns into an absurdist exploration of motherhood and loneliness.
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Movies
What's going on with Ezra Miller? A look at the ongoing scandals
Over the past six months, the actor has faced multiple arrests, charges, and allegations of assault and grooming. Miller is set to star in the upcoming film The Flash.
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Arts & Life
'Yu-Gi-Oh!' creator Kazuki Takahashi found dead
The comic artist was discovered off the coast of Nago, Okinawa, Japan, wearing snorkeling gear. First published in 1996, the series he created became a worldwide sensation.
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Arts & Life
R. Kelly is sentenced to 30 years in prison
The R&B star was convicted in New York last year of sexual exploitation of a child, bribery, sex trafficking and racketeering.
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Politics
These books take a deep dive into the context surrounding the Jan. 6 insurrection
Andrew Limbong, host of NPR's Book of the Day podcast, recommends key books to read on right wing extremism and former President Donald Trump's attempt to overturn the 2020 election results.
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Arts & Life
TV and movie music supervisors are looking to unionize
Music supervisors help develop the emotion of a scene using songs. Now they want a union to represent them.
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Law & Courts
The Depp verdict could bring a chilling effect for domestic abuse survivors
The weeks-long trial lasted over a month and was broadcast live for millions to watch. Some advocates say the verdict could give even more pause for domestic violence survivors looking to speak out.
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Movies
Kevin Spacey charged with sexual assault in Britain
The actor is facing four counts of sexual assault as well as one for "causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent," according to prosecutors.