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German football is in the spotlight as Christoph Kramer, the 2014 World Cup finalist, steps into a new role as a book author, with WDR highlighting his move from the pitch to writing. Meanwhile, Per Mertesacker's departure from his ZDF punditry role ahead of becoming DFB managing director is drawing attention, marked by a tongue-in-cheek farewell gift — an ice bathtub — and high expectations for his new DFB job.
- 2Writer describes how AI replaced her at work●"It’s like we were talking up a car’s bluetooth audio system when the person behind the wheel couldn’t even figure out h
Stephanie Uchino-Beach, writing for the Oakland Review of Books, recounts how artificial intelligence replaced her in her job. She uses a pointed analogy: workplaces celebrated AI tools' impressive features while the people meant to use them lacked even basic skills to do their jobs properly. Her essay is drawing attention among readers debating the human cost of workplace automation.
- 3Michael Legaspi Discusses Interpretations of the Book of Job at Harvard▼Michael Legaspi Unpacks Differing Interpretations of the Book of Job at Mahindra Center Talk
Scholar Michael Legaspi gave a talk at Harvard's Mahindra Center examining how the Book of Job has been read differently across traditions. He explored contrasting interpretations of the biblical text and what they reveal about suffering, faith, and meaning. The event drew attention from readers interested in religion, literature, and biblical scholarship.
- 4Book Club Revisits Homer's The Iliad●Geeked1’s Book Club: The Iliad Sing for me, O Muse… We’re back for a slightly late book club (what can I say, it’s tough
The Geeked1 book club has returned with a discussion of Homer's The Iliad, opening with the classic invocation 'Sing for me, O Muse.' The host admits the session is running late, citing the difficulty of reading the great books while balancing a job and family. The piece frames the ancient epic as one of the core texts of Western literature and invites readers to follow along with the club's discussion.
- 5Michael Lewis' new book spotlights workers ousted by DOGE▼Michael Lewis’ new book gives voice to the workers DOGE pushed out
Author Michael Lewis has released a new book focusing on federal employees who lost their jobs through the Department of Government Efficiency's cost-cutting drive. The book puts the spotlight on the career civil servants affected by the mass firings, giving a human account of the push to shrink the federal workforce under the Trump administration.
- 6Fantasy writing prompt challenges protagonist with musical job●# PhantastikPrompts 6. Dein Protagonist benötigt Geld und erhält einen musikalischen Job. Imaginiere und erzähle. Katast
German-language fantasy writing community prompt PhantastikPrompts 6 asks writers to imagine a protagonist who needs money and lands a musical job. Participants are sharing short stories built on the scenario, including one in which the protagonist Edward is catastrophically unmusical. The prompt series is circulating among authors and readers using tags for fantasy, dark fantasy and literature, drawing playful creative responses from the book-loving community.
- 7Tim Cook's own path led Apple to new heights●Cook never tried to be Steve Jobs. He led his own way, and Apple soared. # books # bookreview # AppleCEO # Business http
Tim Cook never tried to imitate Steve Jobs, and Apple's success under his leadership shows he made the right call. A book review circulating among business readers argues that Cook's quieter, operations-focused style let Apple soar on its own terms. Commenters are praising the book's take on how Cook carved out a distinct leadership legacy at the company.
- 8Rachel Meade Smith on the pain of job hunting▼Book Stuff: The pain of looking for work with Words of Mouth’s Rachel Meade Smith
Rachel Meade Smith, host of the Words of Mouth podcast, discusses the emotional toll of searching for work in a new installment of the Chicago Review of Books' 'Book Stuff' series. The conversation explores how job hunting wears people down, framed through books and writing about work, and has drawn attention from readers interested in labour, precarity and the literary conversation around them.
- 9New book review examines Steve Jobs' NeXT years after Apple firing●Apple fired Steve Jobs. His pride built a company that nearly proved them right. # books # bookreview # SteveJobs # NeXT
A blog review is drawing attention to the story of Steve Jobs' years after Apple fired him in 1985, when his pride led him to found NeXT. The piece frames NeXT as a company that nearly vindicated him, though it never matched Apple's success. Commenters appear to be revisiting the well-known episode of Jobs' exile and eventual return to Apple.
- 10School Custodian Publishes Book While Posting TikToks▼More than the Mop: Custodian publishes book and posts TikToks
A custodian has published a book and is also sharing content on TikTok, showing a janitor's life beyond the mop. The story highlights how someone in a often-overlooked job is finding creative outlets and an audience through self-publishing and short-form video, drawing attention to the surprising interests of people behind everyday jobs.
- 11David Byrne to Guest on 'Wait Wait' Not My Job Segment▼‘Wait Wait’ for October 3, 2026: With Not My Job guest David Byrne
NPR's news quiz 'Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!' has announced its October 3, 2026 episode, featuring Talking Heads frontman David Byrne as the guest for the show's 'Not My Job' segment, in which celebrities answer trivia questions about topics far outside their field. The booking is drawing attention from fans of both the long-running quiz and Byrne's music and art career.
- 12Sharon Weinberger Explores Silicon Valley's Ties to the CIA and AI Warfare●“Valley of Death”: Sharon Weinberger on Big Tech, AI Warfare & the CIA’s Secret Deal with Steve Jobs
Journalist Sharon Weinberger discusses her work on "Valley of Death," examining the deep historical relationship between the US intelligence community and Silicon Valley, including a reported secret deal between the CIA and Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. The interview also covers Big Tech's growing role in AI-powered warfare and Pentagon contracting.
- 13Beshear joins Calipari on stage in Arkansas during book tour▼Beshear, Calipari share the stage in Arkansas during KY governor’s book tour
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear appeared alongside basketball coach John Calipari at an event in Arkansas as part of Beshear's book tour. The pairing drew attention because Calipari left Kentucky for the Arkansas head coaching job in 2024 after a long tenure in Lexington, making the joint appearance notable for fans of both states.