Oprah Winfrey announced on "CBS Mornings" that her latest book club pick is "John of John" by Douglas Stuart. The author described the selection as an amazing and surprising honor.
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Oprah Winfrey chose "John of John" as the newest book for her book club.
The announcement was made on the TV program "CBS Mornings."
Douglas Stuart wrote the book "John of John."
Stuart said being selected by Oprah was "mind blowing."
Oprah’s book club selections often gain a lot of attention and sales.
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Nissan will close one production line at its UK Sunderland factory and plans to cut about 900 jobs across Europe. The company is also considering closing part of its warehouse in Barcelona and changing how it supplies cars to Nordic countries, as part of its plan to make the business more efficient.
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Nissan will merge two production lines into one at the Sunderland plant in the UK.
The production line closure in Sunderland will not directly cause job losses at the plant.
Nissan plans to reduce its European workforce by about 10%, which equals around 900 jobs.
Part of the warehouse in Barcelona may be partially closed.
The company will switch to importing cars for Nordic countries instead of producing them locally.
These changes are part of Nissan’s "RE:Nissan recovery plan" to make the company leaner and more adaptable.
Nissan is considering letting an external company use part of the Sunderland factory, but details are not confirmed.
Nissan is in talks with European employees about these planned changes.
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The first trailer for the movie Tony, about Anthony Bourdain’s younger years, has been released. The film follows 19-year-old Bourdain as he starts his first kitchen job in 1975 and stars Dominic Sessa, Antonio Banderas, Emilia Jones, and Leo Woodall.
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The movie Tony focuses on a summer in 1975 in Provincetown, Massachusetts, showing a young Anthony Bourdain.
Dominic Sessa plays 19-year-old Bourdain, who sees himself as a writer, not just a cook.
Director Matt Johnson, known for the 2023 movie BlackBerry, directed Tony.
Bourdain’s estate supports the film because it shows one part of his life without trying to cover everything.
The film highlights Bourdain’s complexity, curiosity, and strong beliefs.
Dominic Sessa shares personal similarities with Bourdain, such as coming from New Jersey and feeling like he didn’t fit in.
Tony will be released in the summer of 2024.
Anthony Bourdain was a chef, author, and TV personality who died by suicide in 2018 at age 61.
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Walmart is recalling several products including furniture, children’s toys, fitness equipment, and food containers due to safety risks. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns that these products can cause serious injuries and urges customers to stop using them immediately.
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Two types of dressers sold by Walmart are being recalled because they can tip over if not anchored, which risks injury.
Over 8 million Thermos food jars and bottles sold since 2008 are recalled due to pressure build-up that can cause the stopper to eject forcefully and injure users.
Plush toys called “Boo Bunnie and Friends” are recalled because a plastic cube inside can crack and create choking hazards.
FitRx SmartBell adjustable dumbbells are recalled after reports of weight plates detaching during use, causing injuries such as broken toes.
No injuries have been reported with the dressers, but some injuries, including permanent vision loss, have been reported with Thermos bottles.
The CPSC advises customers to stop using these products and follow manufacturers’ instructions for refunds or replacements.
It is illegal to resell or give away recalled products. Customers should check their purchase records to see if they have any recalled items.
The recalled products were sold both in Walmart stores and on Walmart.com over various periods from 2008 to 2026.
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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, co-stars of the film "It Ends With Us," settled a legal dispute just weeks before their trial was to begin. The details of their agreement have not been shared with the public.
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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni were involved in a legal battle related to the movie "It Ends With Us."
The two actors settled their dispute before going to trial.
The settlement occurred only a few weeks before the trial date.
The terms of the settlement are confidential and have not been made public.
CBS News reported on the settlement through correspondent Jericka Duncan.
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Delta Air Lines will stop offering free snacks and drinks on most flights under 350 miles starting May 19. This change affects about 450 daily routes, even as the airline reports strong profits and gives its CEO a $27.1 million pay package in 2024.
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Delta will remove complimentary food and beverages on flights shorter than 350 miles in Main Cabin and Comfort+ seats.
Passengers flying Delta First Class will still get full food and drink service on all flights.
The change starts on May 19 and affects roughly 450 daily short flights.
The airline made $1.3 billion in profit-sharing payouts and gave employees a 4% pay raise recently.
CEO Ed Bastian earned $27.1 million in 2024, mostly from bonuses and stock awards linked to company performance.
Delta says the food service change aims to simplify onboard work and manage time constraints on short flights.
Despite cutting food service, Delta has invested in premium seating, updated planes, free Wi-Fi, and new perks.
Fuel price increases led Delta to reduce its flight capacity growth this year.
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Spirit Airlines stopped flying on Saturday, causing many passengers to lose their flights. The four largest airlines in the U.S. have rebooked about 94,000 of these customers. Some airports have no daily flights now because Spirit stopped operations.
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Spirit Airlines ceased all operations on a Saturday.
About 94,000 Spirit passengers were rebooked by the top four U.S. airlines.
The Department of Transportation provided the rebooking numbers.
Several airports lost their daily flight service due to Spirit’s shutdown.
The shutdown is affecting air travel across the United States.
News coverage includes reports from CBS News journalist Kris Van Cleave.
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Many companies are finding that offering flexible work options, like remote work, is becoming very important for attracting and keeping employees. This trend is expected to grow and shape the future of how people work by 2026 and later.
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Flexible work means employees can choose where and sometimes when they work.
Remote work allows people to work from home or other locations outside the office.
Companies offering flexible work have an advantage in hiring and keeping talent.
Salary is just one part of what workers consider when choosing a job.
The trend toward flexibility is expected to increase through 2026 and beyond.
Businesses adapting to this trend may perform better in the future.
Flexibility can improve work-life balance for employees.
Companies ignoring this shift might struggle to compete for workers.
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Oprah Winfrey announced that her latest book club selection is "John of John" by Douglas Stuart. She shared this news on the TV show "CBS Mornings" and made a free excerpt of the book available to readers.
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Oprah Winfrey picked "John of John" by Douglas Stuart for her book club.
The announcement was made on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
A free excerpt of the book is available for readers.
The book club pick is part of Oprah's ongoing series to highlight books.
Douglas Stuart is the author of "John of John."
This announcement was featured alongside other news stories on CBS News.
Oprah's Book Club is known for influencing book sales and reader interest.
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Utz Quality Foods is recalling some types of potato chips because they may have salmonella bacteria. The recall is happening across the United States to keep people safe.
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Utz Quality Foods is voluntarily recalling certain potato chip varieties.
The recall is nationwide, covering all U.S. states.
The reason for the recall is a concern about possible salmonella contamination.
Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause food poisoning.
The FDA announced the recall on a Monday.
The recall aims to prevent illness among consumers.
Customers are advised to check if the products they bought are part of the recall.
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The California Department of Insurance is asking State Farm to pay millions in fines. This is because of how the company handled insurance claims related to wildfires in Los Angeles. The fine would be the largest penalty in California after a disaster this century.
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The California Department of Insurance is involved in the case.
State Farm is the insurance company facing fines.
The fines are related to claims from wildfires in Los Angeles.
The department is seeking millions of dollars in penalties.
This would be the largest penalty in California after a disaster since 2000.
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Mortgage interest rates have changed frequently in recent weeks, influencing people buying homes or refinancing loans. As of May 5, 2026, average rates for 30-year loans are about 6.37%, and 15-year loans are about 5.87%, with refinancing rates slightly different. These rates are higher than some recent months but similar to past averages and better than rates in 2024 and 2025.
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The average 30-year mortgage rate on May 5, 2026, is 6.37%.
The average 15-year mortgage rate on the same date is 5.87%.
Refinancing 30-year mortgages have an average rate of 6.66%.
Refinancing 15-year loans average 5.62%.
Mortgage rates have moved up and down recently due to global events and Federal Reserve decisions.
The Federal Reserve has paused raising rates three times in 2026 so far.
Rates might still drop, influenced by many factors besides the Federal Reserve’s actions.
Borrowers should watch rates carefully and keep improving their credit scores to get better deals when rates improve.
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The cost for the UK government to borrow money for a long time has reached its highest point since 1998. This rise comes as fuel prices increase and there are worries about political stability in the UK and inflation worldwide.
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The interest rate (yield) on 30-year UK government bonds reached 5.76%, the highest since 1998.
Bond yields are rising globally due to fears of growing inflation and Middle East tensions.
Some investors are concerned about the political future of UK Labour leader Keir Starmer, affecting market confidence.
Higher borrowing costs reduce the UK government's financial flexibility for spending and taxes.
UK government bond yields rose more than those of other countries on the reported day.
The Bank of England kept interest rates at 3.75% but warned inflation might require future rate increases.
Fuel and energy prices have climbed sharply due to the conflict in the Middle East, impacting the UK economy.
Upcoming UK local elections could influence political leadership and economic policy decisions.
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The Albanese government will reduce the size of the inland rail project, cutting the planned rail line between New South Wales (NSW) and Queensland due to rising costs now above $45 billion. Instead, the project will only connect areas near Melbourne to Parkes in NSW, while some funds will be redirected to other rail upgrades.
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The inland rail was originally planned to run 1,700 km from Melbourne to near Brisbane.
The project cost has increased from $9.3 billion in 2017 to over $45 billion now.
The scaled-back plan will only build the rail line between Beveridge (near Melbourne) and Parkes (in NSW).
The government will redirect $1.75 billion toward other national rail upgrade projects.
Independent reviews found design and approval delays and underestimated costs.
Construction between Beveridge and Parkes is expected to finish by late 2027.
The project was initially expected to be done by 2026-27 but may now take until 2036.
New leadership has been appointed to Inland Rail after criticism of the project’s management.
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Indiana improved its financial health over the past 20 years by making strong budget decisions. The state now has the highest credit rating and follows strict balanced budget rules.
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Indiana started improving its finances about 20 years ago.
The state worked to fix its poor financial situation.
Indiana now has a AAA credit rating, which is the best rating for creditworthiness.
The state follows balanced budget amendments, meaning it balances its income and spending.
Indiana’s budget rules are seen as a strong example for financial management.
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Doris Fisher, co-founder of the Gap clothing chain, died at age 94. She helped build the brand’s style and expanded the business, which now includes several major clothing lines and thousands of stores worldwide.
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Doris and her husband Don Fisher opened the first Gap store in San Francisco in 1969.
Doris came up with the name "Gap," referring to the generation gap to attract younger customers.
Gap now owns brands like Banana Republic, Old Navy, and Athleta and has about 3,570 stores globally.
Doris was the company’s merchandiser until 2003 and shaped Gap’s style and image.
She was seen as a pioneering woman entrepreneur and supported diversity, inclusion, arts, and education.
Doris Fisher died peacefully with her family around her; no cause of death was given.
At her death, Fisher’s net worth was estimated at $1.7 billion.
Gap closed all UK and Ireland stores in 2021 but returned with a joint venture allowing Next to manage Gap’s UK website and some in-store sections.
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Electric car sales in the UK rose sharply in April, with battery electric vehicles making up over a quarter of all new car sales. However, concerns about inflation and higher energy prices linked to the Iran war could slow future growth in electric vehicle demand.
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New car sales in the UK increased by 24% in April compared to last year, reaching 149,247 vehicles.
Battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales jumped 59.1% in April and accounted for 26.2% of total new car sales.
The UK registered its two millionth electric car recently.
Rising inflation and energy costs related to the Iran conflict may reduce consumer interest in electric cars.
Car tax rules changed last year, adding a luxury tax on electric cars costing over £40,000.
Electrified cars (battery electric, plug-in hybrids, and hybrids) made up over half of the new car market in April.
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders expects total UK car sales to rise in 2026 but forecasts a lower electric vehicle share than originally planned.
The price of new electric cars in the UK has fallen below that of petrol cars for the first time.
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Several products sold on Amazon have been recalled due to safety risks that could cause serious injuries or death. These recalls, announced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), involve items such as children’s toys, battery-powered lights, food jars, bed rails, electric scooters, and fuel containers.
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The CPSC recalled bike light sets from Malker and Qumeney because their batteries are easily accessible to children, posing risks of chemical burns or death if swallowed.
Stephan Baby “Boo Bunnie and Friends” toys were recalled after reports that a plastic piece inside can detach and cause choking or cuts; 20 incidents have been reported.
Thermos recalled about 8.2 million Stainless King food jars and bottles due to pressure buildup that can cause stoppers to eject forcefully, injuring consumers including permanent eye damage in three cases.
Hepo-branded adult portable bed rails were recalled because users could become trapped and suffocate; no injuries have been reported so far.
Acer recalled two-wheeled folding electric scooters because a loose screw may cause the scooter to fold suddenly, risking falls; about 510 units were sold.
The recalled products were sold over different periods from 2008 to 2026, mostly through Amazon.
The recalls cover a wide range of product types, highlighting risks in children’s safety, household items, mobility aids, and electrical and fuel-related items.
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Michele Bullock, governor of Australia's central bank, said the war involving the US and Israel against Iran has caused higher oil and energy prices, making Australians poorer. This situation leads to slower economic growth and higher inflation, and while unemployment is expected to remain low, further interest rate hikes may happen to control inflation.
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The US-Israel conflict with Iran has increased oil and energy prices worldwide.
Higher prices mean Australians have less money to spend on other things.
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) expects the economy to grow slowly, about 1.3% in 2026.
Inflation is rising faster than wages, reducing household income.
Despite economic challenges, unemployment is expected to stay low, around 4%.
The RBA has raised interest rates three times recently and may raise them again in June.
Government support to households could make it harder to slow inflation by increasing demand.
Bullock emphasized the RBA’s need to watch how the conflict and budget decisions affect the economy before making new moves.
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Some airlines, like Spanish budget company Volotea, are adding extra fuel fees to flight tickets because jet fuel prices have gone up a lot. This extra charge is applied even to tickets people have already bought, causing questions about whether this practice is legal.
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Jet fuel prices are rising sharply.
Volotea, a Spanish low-cost airline, added a fuel surcharge to tickets.
The surcharge applies even to tickets already purchased.
The fuel surcharge is meant to help airlines cover higher fuel costs.
People have questioned if adding fees to bought tickets is allowed by law.
The situation highlights challenges airlines face due to fluctuating fuel costs.
No official legal decision has been mentioned yet about the surcharge’s legality.
The news was reported by France 24 on May 5, 2026.
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