Lunch Break Reads
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Long Reads
The Billionaire, the Psychedelics and the Best-Selling Memoir
By Katherine Rosman and Elisabeth Egan (The New York Times)
Amy Griffin wrote a book based on recovered memories of childhood sexual abuse. Oprah Winfrey and a slew of celebrities promoted it. Then questions arose.
The Tech Fashion Darling Accused of Swindling Investors Out of $300 Million
By Jill R Shah and Kim Bhasin (Bloomberg)
CaaStle pulled off one of the biggest financial heists in recent tech history, according to the SEC and DOJ. The company’s embattled CEO says there’s more to the story.
The Children Russia Stole from Ukraine
By Sarah Treleaven and Jamie Levin (The Walrus)
Tens of thousands of children are being abducted, stripped of their identity, and taught to hate their homeland.
News
‘Very mean squirrel’ seeking food has sent at least 2 people to the ER in a California city (Associated Press)
New renderings show more details of White House ballroom under construction by Arden Farhi (CBS News)
What role does social media play in the rise of political violence? Experts weigh in by Max Zahn (ABC News)
Jimmy Kimmel nabs highest ratings in over a decade with post-suspension episode by Daniel Arkin (NBC News)
Fun
Hard pass. Cold brew. Dad bod. Merriam-Webster adds over 5,000 words to 'Collegiate' dictionary (NBC News)
GETTING HOOKED: Hawk watching can be an addictive, yet fun, hobby for birders by David Bauman (Williamsport Sun-Gazette)
Hershey wins lawsuit claiming its Reese's Halloween candies aren't spooky enough by Aimee Picchi (CBS News)
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