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The Day I Found out My Boyfriend Was a Murderer

New Parents Have Milestones, Too. Unexpected Flavor Combos Too Delicious Not to Try.

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July 3, 2024
Elvis, Infant Stars, and a Sabrina Carpenter Conspiracy
Ten picks for today, curated by our editors. Plus, how to grill anything.
 
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Big Picture
Key Takeaways From the Supreme Court Term That Upended Trump's Trial
The Supreme Court's conservative supermajority continued to shift the law to the right in 2024 but did not go as far as it could have. Sometimes, it punted.
The Washington Post
Justin Jouvenal, Ann E. Marimow
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Deep Dive
The Life and Untimely Death of a Boeing Whistleblower
Before he died in March, Mitch Barnett catalogued dangerous flaws in the company's aircraft.
New York Magazine
Sean Flynn
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Music History
Arthur Crudup Wrote the Song That Became Elvis' First Hit. He Barely Got Paid.
Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup helped invent rock 'n' roll. His 1946 song "That's All Right" would become the first single Elvis Presley ever released.
The Associated Press
Ben Finley
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Out Of This World
The Epic Race Inside the Pillars of Creation Is Almost Over
The last infant stars are finishing their formation inside these pillars of gas. The evaporation of those columns is almost complete.
Big Think
Ethan Siegel
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LOL
Why Does Spotify Want Me to Listen to Sabrina Carpenter So Bad?
Those conspiracy theories about "Please Please Please" and "Espresso," explained.
Vox
Rebecca Jennings
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True Crime
"I Was in Love With a Monster": The Day I Found out My Boyfriend Was a Murderer
In 2015, churchwarden Ben Field murdered his partner. No one suspected a thing – least of all Field's girlfriend, Lara Busby.
Stylist
Sarah Biddlecombe
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Conversation Starter
'The Bear' Wants to Confront Toxic Restaurant Culture, But It Can't Decide Who's to Blame.
Initially celebrated for delving into the complex traumas of kitchen labor, the show — now in its third season — is bogged down by star-chef cameos that call its sincerity into question
Eater
Amy McCarthy
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Pro Tip
The Best Hard-Boiled Egg Method
Seven different methods, side by side. The winner is clear.
The Kitchn
Ann Taylor Pittman
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Perspectives
New Parents Have Milestones, Too
Baby milestones are well documented, but new parents also have lots of big (and weird) moments to look forward to.
Romper
Jamie Kenney
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Just Because
25 of the Best Monster Movies of All Time
When was the last time you checked under the bed? Here are 25 of the best monster movies of all time to watch before you do.
Cosmopolitan
Courtney Young
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Further Reading
 
Collection of the Day
How to Grill Everything, From Brisket to Watermelon
Foolproof recipes and time-tested advice for cooking over an open flame.
Pocket Collections
Corrie Evanoff
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Yesterday's Most Read Story
Should We Be Eating Three Meals a Day?
The idea that we should eat three meals a day is surprisingly modern. How many meals a day is best for our health?
BBC Future
Jessica Bradley
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A Savage Place
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The Girl in the Letter
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Sulla’s Fist
By Vincent B. Davis II
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Faking Forever with the Billionaire
By Gina Norris
Marcus must marry within the year to receive his inheritance — and when he spots gorgeous Lainey in a bar, he knows he’s found the perfect woman to be his fake bride. But what starts out as a business contract soon turns into much more…
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Anchored
By Bridget E. Baker
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Forsaken Commander
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House of Sand and Fog
By Andre Dubus III
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The End of Everything: Books 1–3
The End of Everything: Books 1–3
By Christopher Artinian
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The Harty Boys: Books 1–2
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By Vivian Arend
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The Heirs of the Aristocracy 2
The Heirs of the Aristocracy 2
By Linda Rae Sande
Three handsome aristocrats are each in need of a wife — so bargains are struck, rakes are reformed, identities are revealed, and true love is found in this trio of historical romances set in Victorian England!
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Much Ado About a Scot
Much Ado About a Scot
By Gerri Russell
Scotland, 1593: Isobel Seton needs a husband, but after her two previous husbands died mysteriously, no man will even consider it. At least, until she finds a handsome stranger locked in the pillory… Alexander Ross needs a cover story for his secret mission from the king, and a temporary marriage to Isobel solves his problems — until their hearts get involved.
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The MacLomain Series: Viking Ancestors
The MacLomain Series: Viking Ancestors
By Sky Purington
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By Pepper North
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The Couple at Number 9
The Couple at Number 9
By Claire Douglas
“Tense, twisty… Packed with secrets” (Gilly Macmillan, author of The Nanny): When Saffron and her boyfriend inherit a cottage, they’re shocked to unearth two long-buried bodies during renovations. Can the truth be found in the cloudy memory of Saffron’s grandmother Rose? With over 20,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads!
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Ernest Hemingway on Writing
Ernest Hemingway on Writing
By Ernest Hemingway and Larry W. Phillips, Ed.
A legendary Nobel Prize–winning writer and author of classics like The Sun Also Rises shares his thoughts and advice on writing — from daily habits to the craft of storytelling — in this thoughtful and inspiring manual with over 1,500 five-star ratings on Goodreads.
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Christmas on Inishmore
Christmas on Inishmore
By KC McCormick Çiftçi
Tech founder Emma Kells must lay low… so she books a trip to Ireland! Out of her depth, she winds up stranded on a quaint island — where handsome pub owner Connor offers to put her up and captures her heart.
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Alice & Gerald
Alice & Gerald
By Ron Franscell
“Compulsively readable” (Gregg Olsen): Alice and Gerald Uden seemed to be a typical couple living a quiet life in rural Wyoming. But in 2013, a 40-year-old skeleton would reveal the chilling truth behind their union. “Fascinating and disturbing… A worthwhile read for true crime fans” (Booklist).
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Operation Mincemeat
Operation Mincemeat
By Ben Macintyre
A riveting New York Times bestseller! Get lost in the extraordinary true story of Operation Mincemeat, an ingenious World War II plan that used one meticulously placed dead body to misdirect Nazi forces. “Brilliant and almost absurdly entertaining” (Malcolm Gladwell), with over 6,700 five-star Goodreads ratings.
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Unsinkable
Unsinkable
By James Sullivan
Informed by Navy logs, letters, interviews, and more, this account of the indomitable USS Plunkett tells the intertwined stories of five World War II sailors who saw action from Casablanca to Normandy. “Valuable and entertaining… Sullivan takes pains to illuminate and honor a lost world” (The Wall Street Journal).
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Last to Eat, Last to Learn
Last to Eat, Last to Learn
By Pashtana Durrani and Tamara Bralo
A recent release that “sparkles with humor and grit” (Kirkus Reviews): Growing up in an Afghan refugee camp in Pakistan, Pashtana overcame all odds to earn an Oxford scholarship — but shocked everyone by choosing to return to Afghanistan. Witness her remarkable journey in this “absorbing” memoir (The Christian Science Monitor).
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The Hunger Habit
The Hunger Habit
By Judson Brewer
“Stop fighting with food and read this book!” (Arianna Huffington). Grounded in cutting-edge neuroscience, this 2024 release from a seasoned psychiatrist and New York Times bestselling author offers a simple, research-backed program that can help you heal your relationship with food and embrace healthier habits.
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Mom's Not Cleanin' Your Room
Mom’s Not Cleanin’ Your Room
By Lin Hawthorne and Stevie Mahardhika
After a day of fun, Zeke and his best friend, Abacus, have a huge mess to clean up, and they don’t know where to start! With some advice from mom — and help from unexpected friends — can they learn how? A laugh-out-loud, vibrantly illustrated picture book that includes real, practical tips for kids.
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That's Funny, You Don't Look Buddhist
That’s Funny, You Don’t Look Buddhist
By Sylvia Boorstein
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A Summer on Bellevue Avenue
A Summer on Bellevue Avenue
By Lorri Dudley
When her charming betrothed, Wesley Jansen, is blamed for a woman’s fall, heiress Amanda Mae Klein flees to the Newport seaside with him to escape the scandal. As they work to prove his innocence, Amanda realizes her life is in danger — and their relationship is at risk… A riveting Christian romance!
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The Scarlet Cord
The Scarlet Cord
By Carlene Havel and Sharon Faucheux
An engrossing biblical retelling! Rahab is a resourceful woman who endures harsh labor to help her impoverished family. As the threat of a foreign army looms over her city, she’s forced to make a difficult choice. Will God show her the right path?
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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
By Mark Twain
In this classic masterpiece, young runaway Huck Finn and Jim, who just escaped slavery, join forces for a perilous journey down the mighty Mississippi River. “All modern American literature comes from… Huckleberry Finn. It’s the best we’ve had” (Ernest Hemingway).
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Beyond Weird
Beyond Weird
By Philip Ball
Explore the mind-bending world of quantum physics and its implications in this “riveting” trip (Nature) to the limits of human understanding. “Gorgeously lucid… Easily the best book I’ve read on the subject” (The Washington Post).
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Soup of the Day
Soup of the Day
By Kate McMillan
A batch of soup can be a simple, easy way to satisfy your appetite on a lazy day. This comprehensive cookbook fills out your calendar with 365 healthy and scrumptious recipes, perfect for every season.
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The Elephant in the Boardroom
The Elephant in the Boardroom
By Edgar Papke
The best leaders take conflict head-on! Here, a leadership psychologist offers a productive, seven-step model for finding opportunity in every dispute. “Papke’s perceptive guide will lead you through conflict to the innovation that will follow. No book prepares you better!” (#1 New York Times bestselling author Marshall Goldsmith).
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Beloved by the Boss
Beloved by the Boss
By Leighton Greene
Newly married Finch is eager to begin life with his husband, Luca — but Luca’s position in the Mafia will throw a wrench into their plans… As danger ramps up all around them, can Luca keep Finch safe?
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The Day I Found out My Boyfriend Was a Murderer

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