The bestselling author’s appearance in U.S. District Court in Washington brought a narrative of the evolution of book publishing toward the dominance of the Big Five companies.
Carol Semple
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Supreme Court certifies ruling ending Trump’s ‘wait in Mexico’ border policy
Administration officials have said little about the ruling, including whether any of the thousands subject to the policy since December will be allowed to enter and remain in the United States while their cases are being considered in immigration court.
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Drone strike on al-Qaida leader delivered ‘justice,’ Biden says
Al-Zawahri and the better-known Osama bin Laden carried out the deadliest attack ever on American soil — the Sept. 11 suicide hijackings.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Texas man who stormed Capitol with gun gets more than 7 years in prison
Prosecutors said Guy Reffitt told fellow members of the Texas Three Percenters militia group that he planned to drag House Speaker Nancy Pelosi out of the Capitol building by her ankles.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Business, Nation & World
Stephen King is star witness as government tries to block publishing giants’ merger
The Justice Department argues that the merger would shrink competition and, inevitably, the vital public discourse that books help engender.
Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
Communities face crisis as fewer kids enroll and schools shrink
The pandemic accelerated enrollment declines in many districts as families switched to homeschooling, charter schools and other options.
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As species recover, some threaten others in more dire shape
Along part of coastal Maine, the recovery of America the bald eagle poses a problem for the only U.S. breeding population of great cormorants.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Four charged with vandalism, including hate graffiti, at Rockland high school
Vandals caused extensive damage to an outbuilding and the surrounding property at Oceanside High School last month.
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Bill to aid computer chip firms passes Congress, heads to Biden’s desk
Republican leadership in the House recommended a vote against the bill, but some Republicans viewed passing the legislation as important for national security.
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Navy speeds development of drone ships to close gap with China
The U.S. Navy believes the technology can help with the 3 keys for military success – weapons range, scouting, and command and control – at a lower cost and risk to personnel.