The sun is coming up, and so are new books that can keep you company on the beach or in a cool chair. Instead of diving straight into fiction, this list highlights nonfiction titles that cover food, sports, history, and more. A memoir from a key figure in the late‑1970s music scene tells the s
Ten years ago, Syracuse got a new summer tradition that turned out to be more than just another stage. The Lakeview Amphitheater, now called the Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater, opened in 2015 with a single country concert. What started as a $50 million project quickly became a cornerstone
The Quad Cities isn’t just another mid-sized metro—it’s quietly reshaping how commercial real estate works. Forget the usual hype about booming markets or ghost towns; this place thrives on practicality. Retail spaces, for example, aren’t just about flashy storefronts anymore. Big chains and franchi
Redwood City’s downtown is getting ready to host a summer packed with entertainment for all ages. Starting May 29, the Courtyard Square will buzz with music every Friday evening. The season opener features a Santana tribute band, Carnaval, kicking things off with classic rock vibes. Through early Se
Shopping online or picking a movie can feel like a lucky dip—unless smart systems step in. These systems track what people buy or watch, then guess what others might like next. Right now, most use “classical” math to spot these patterns. But that math struggles when there’s too much data or too many
Europe’s economy is heading for tough choices in the next few decades. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warns that without major changes, most EU countries will see their public debt nearly double by 2040. That means a country that now owes $100 for every $100 it produces could owe $200. The pr
A warmer weekend is rolling into Chicago just as Memorial Day approaches, giving residents a preview of summer conditions. The city started the weekend with typical late-spring freshness—temperatures near the upper 50s and a crisp breeze coming off Lake Michigan at about nine miles per hour. Light s
A filmmaker once made a movie about a place where not much happens—at least not in the way people expect. Instead of fast chases or big shootouts, the story lingers on everyday moments: conversations over food, long drives in beat-up cars, and the slow burn of old grudges. The town itself feels stuc
Speakers at recent college graduations keep telling students to embrace artificial intelligence like it's some magic work-saving tool. But when big names like a record executive and a tech CEO tried this advice at their speeches, the young crowds pushed back hard in a way no one expected. The moment
Memorial Day weekend usually means flip-flops, sunscreen, and long lines for water slides. But this year, Illinois’ biggest splash park had to adjust plans because spring decided to linger a little longer. Instead of opening on schedule, Raging Waves in Yorkville pushed its launch to Sunday, citing
