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A Utah jury has convicted Kouri Richins of fatally poisoning her husband with fentanyl. The case drew wide attention in part because Richins wrote a children's book about grief after her husband's death. Prosecutors argued she deliberately administered the lethal dose; the verdict ends a trial that has followed the case closely.

Travel editor Peter Greenberg says holiday airfares are climbing sharply, driven by inflation and rising operating costs. Higher prices for fuel, labour and aircraft are being passed on to travellers booking Christmas and end-of-year flights. Greenberg's comments highlight a growing squeeze on consumers, with experts advising travellers to book early, stay flexible on dates and compare airports to avoid the steepest fares.

HarperCollins has ended its publishing relationship with David Walliams, and independent bookshops are responding to the news. According to The Bookseller, some indie retailers say they stopped stocking Walliams's children's books years ago, suggesting his commercial standing among booksellers had already weakened before the publisher's decision. The split raises questions about the future of one of Britain's best-selling children's authors.

CBeebies, the BBC's children's television channel, is trending in the UK, with attention focused on its Bedtime Stories strand. The long-running feature, which sees well-known guests reading children's books aloud, continues to be a fixture for families at the end of the day. Viewers appear to be searching for listings and information about upcoming readings on the channel.

A memoir by actor Eric Dane, published after his death, reveals that by the end of his run on Grey's Anatomy he had become too expensive for the show to keep. The book is drawing fresh attention to his career and his long association with the role of Dr Mark Sloan, prompting renewed discussion of his time on the series.

The Wall Street Journal reports that holiday travel this year is on track to be the most expensive in years, with travelers facing higher fares and lodging costs as they book end-of-year trips. The warning comes as demand stays strong heading into the peak season. Travelers are being advised to book early to avoid the steepest prices.

VICE has published a guide on how to write a book without abandoning it halfway through. The piece walks aspiring authors through the practical habits and mindset shifts needed to push past the midpoint, where most unfinished manuscripts stall. It speaks to the common experience of writers who start projects with enthusiasm but struggle to maintain momentum until the end.

Jessica Chastain is trending as her new horror film Other Mommy heads into theaters, with box office analysts predicting a strong opening weekend. Coverage highlights Chastain discussing the scariest aspects of the movie, while critics compare it to her 2011 hit The Help-era success and note the source book's darker ending, which has sparked conversation among early viewers.

Southwest Airlines has changed its policy on complimentary extra seats for plus-size passengers, ending a long-standing approach that allowed customers who could not fit comfortably in one seat to bring a second seat at no cost. The update, reported by ABC News, is expected to affect how larger travelers book and has drawn discussion about accessibility and airline seating practices.

A new guide revisits the relationships at the heart of Kevin Kwan's 'Crazy Rich Asians' book trilogy, outlining which couples end up together across the novels and comparing their fates to the film adaptations. Interest centers on characters like Rachel Chu and Nick Young and how their storylines conclude on the page.

Barnes & Noble's Nook store is holding its "Fall Back Into Reading: 500 Under $5" ebook sale, with mystery author S.M.Addon reminding readers that today is the final day to buy discounted titles, including the anthology A Slice Of Mystery and hundreds of other books. Readers are being urged to grab bargains before the promotion closes at the end of the day.

Discussion is circulating about the millennial kingdom, the prophesied 1000-year reign of Christ on Earth described in the Book of Revelation. Believers associate the period with peace, righteousness, and the fulfillment of God's promises to humanity, and many say they look forward to it as a central element of Christian end-times teaching.

The Tampa Bay Rays beat the Cleveland Guardians to clinch a spot in the World Series, ending Cleveland's postseason run. Coverage frames the win as a reality check for the Guardians after their strong playoff surge, with Tampa Bay now advancing to baseball's championship round to face the American League's remaining challenger.

Duane Davis, a former gang leader, has been sentenced to 40 years to life in prison for the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas. The sentencing closes a three-decade effort to bring charges in one of music's most infamous unsolved murders. Shakur was 25 when he was shot; his death fueled decades of speculation, books and documentaries about the case.

TravelAge West reports advice from an Irish estate general manager on booking luxury golf trips, aimed at travel agents and planners. The guidance covers how to arrange high-end golf experiences across Ireland, drawing on the manager's first-hand experience hosting guests at a country estate.

A director of the sitcom Young Sheldon is sharing an anecdote about his 'worst run-in' with star Iain Armitage in a newly released book. The story recounts a behind-the-scenes moment from the show, which concluded its run after seven seasons. Fans of the Big Bang Theory prequel are drawing attention to the lighthearted recollection about the young lead actor.

Discussion is circulating around the Millennial Kingdom, the Christian belief in a future 1,000-year reign of Christ on Earth described in the Book of Revelation. The period is traditionally associated with peace, justice and the fulfillment of God's promises to humanity, and many believers express anticipation for it. Posts online are explaining the doctrine and its significance for Christian eschatology.

PIMCO Dynamic Income Fund, a closed-end fund traded in Germany under ticker A1T7JA, is being looked up for its price-to-book ratio, a valuation measure comparing its market price to net asset value. The data point circulated on financial tracking platforms without any accompanying news of a change in the fund's strategy, distribution or performance.

Book Riot has published a roundup of new horror books recommended for readers looking to keep the Halloween spirit going through the end of spooky season. The list highlights recent horror releases for genre fans seeking fresh scares as the season wraps up. It is part of the site's regular coverage of new book releases.

A new article by Kelsey Williams recounts how, when Europe's monastic libraries were looted and dispersed, Britain's wealthiest book collectors moved in to acquire the continent's rarest volumes. The piece revisits this forgotten chapter of bibliographic history, tracing how treasures from suppressed monasteries ended up in British private collections and institutions.

A seasonal roundup of new book releases for fall is drawing attention from readers and publishers. As summer ends, publishers roll out major titles ahead of the holiday season, and critics and booksellers highlight the standout releases readers should watch for in the months ahead.

Rabbi and journalist David Nesenoff has published a new book, described by reviewers as raw and revealing. Nesenoff is best known for the 2010 recording of veteran journalist Helen Thomas's remarks about Israel, which ended her career. Early coverage focuses on the personal, candid nature of the book and what it discloses about his life and that episode.

The student publication at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is running a Book Club feature on 'Hollywood, Ending', offering readers a crash course on the book. The piece walks through the work's themes and ideas as part of the outlet's ongoing books coverage for the campus community.

Book Riot has published a roundup of the best horror books of the century so far, highlighting standout titles and authors in the genre since 2000. Readers of horror fiction are being pointed to the list for recommendations on essential contemporary horror reading.