Five of Salman Rushdie's best books
Story at a glance Salman Rushdie's 1988 novel "The Satanic Verses" resulted in a fatwa against him calling for his death by Iran's then leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. "Midnight's Children" won the Booker Prize in 1981 and was awarded the accolade of "the best novel of all winners" on two occasions. Rushdie’s sixth novel, “The G
Read MoreAlaska’s ‘Final Four' voting can be a model for the nation
Regardless of the outcome of this week’s special election, Alaskans are demonstrating to Americans that there’s a better way to elect our leaders — one that encourages politicians to appeal to all citizens, not just the party faithful. Tomorrow, Alaskans will use ranked choice voting (also referred to as “instant run-off) to select the person to complete the term of the late Rep. Don Young (R-Alaska). This special election is the first time Alaskans will use “Final Four voting” — an election innovation that replaces party primaries with an open primary and us
Read MorePfizer CEO tests positive for COVID
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla on Monday disclosed that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and will be going into isolation while he experiences "very mild symptoms." Bourla tweeted Monday morning that he had tested positive for COVID-19 despite having received four doses of his company's COVID-19 vaccine. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared the way for second coronavirus booster doses from Pfizer and Moderna to be administered to those over the age of 50 as well as im
Read MoreAcademy apologizes to Sacheen Littlefeather over 1973 Marlon Brando Oscar controversy
The organizers behind the Academy Awards are apologizing to Sacheen Littlefeather nearly 50 years after she famously took to the stage on behalf of Marlon Brando and vowing to focus on inclusivity. In a June “statement of reconciliation” released Monday by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, President David Rubin acknowledged to Littlefeather that his note “has been a long time coming since the 45th annual Oscars in 1973. That year, “The Godfather” star Brando declined his Academy Award for the film and had Littlefeather represent him at the ceremony.
Read MoreMore than 2,000 California mental health clinicians set to strike this week
Story at a glance Thousands of mental health care workers in Northern California are going on strike this week by forming picket lines and holding rallies outside Kaiser Permanente facilities. Workers are demanding Kaiser Permanente do more to make sure patients get the services they need. The National Union of Healthcare Workers sa
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