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South African batter Dewald Pretorius has smashed the highest individual score in T20 cricket history, surpassing the landmark long held by West Indies great Chris Gayle. The achievement comes as Gayle and fellow former star Dwayne Bravo have been speaking publicly about the state of modern-day cricket, drawing fresh attention to the format Gayle helped define and its record books.

A new book excerpt recounts how medieval Venice, defeated in its war against Constantinople, was left unable to repay loans from wealthy citizens. To manage the debt, the city forced lenders to consolidate their claims and paid them interest indefinitely, creating history's first government bond market. The episode shows how fiscal crisis, not financial genius, drove one of the key inventions of modern finance.

A new instalment in Harlan Coben's hit crime thriller franchise arrives on streaming this month, with an IMDb listing highlighting the return of one of his binge-worthy adaptations. A Radio Times report adds that an It's a Sin star leads a new Welsh thriller for Channel 4, part of the ongoing wave of Coben adaptations. His books continue to draw major streaming interest.

TUI is changing the itineraries of some river cruises because of low water on the Danube, according to an Indonesian news report picked up in UK searches. Shallow water levels can prevent ships from sailing certain stretches, forcing operators to adjust routes, swap vessels or substitute coach travel. Travellers with Danube bookings are the ones most affected.

Hotel workers in Chicago have gone on strike just as the city's marathon weekend brings thousands of visitors, putting pressure on hotels at one of their busiest times of the year. The walkout affects properties across the city, and the timing is seen as a way for workers to maximize leverage, since hotels depend heavily on marathon-related bookings and tourism revenue during the weekend.

A review of Barbara Kingsolver's new book 'Partita' has been published by The New York Times. The piece assesses the acclaimed American novelist's latest work, drawing attention from readers of literary fiction. Kingsolver, known for titles such as 'Demon Copperhead' and 'The Poisonwood Bible', remains one of the most closely followed authors in contemporary American letters.

A fishing crew working the waters off New Hampshire has hauled in a giant bluefin tuna weighing 1,116 pounds. The catch drew attention because it would have set a state record but for one technicality in how the fish was landed or reported. Outdoor Life detailed the story, and anglers are debating whether the huge tuna deserved the record books.

J.K. Rowling is trending as attention turns to new Harry Potter books, with coverage focused on release dates and the characters readers can expect to see. The wizarding franchise remains one of the most valuable in publishing and film, and any fresh instalments draw immediate interest from the large global fanbase.

Australian opener Usman Khawaja alerted Test captain Pat Cummins and Cricket Australia's chief executive to the contents of a new book claiming details about the 2018 sandpaper ball-tampering scandal before its publication. The revelation ties the current team leadership back to one of Australian cricket's most damaging episodes, and discussion is focused on how Cummins and Cricket Australia responded to the advance warning.

The National Book Foundation has announced the finalists for this year's National Book Awards, one of the most prestigious honours in American publishing. Nominees were revealed across categories including fiction, nonfiction, poetry, translated literature, and young people's literature. Readers and publishers are now weighing the list ahead of the awards ceremony, where winners will be named and the literary world's attention turns to the chosen authors.

American Theatre Magazine has introduced the Theatre Bookshelf, a new collection of theatre-related books and resources for readers and theatre professionals. The initiative aims to gather published works on drama and stagecraft in one accessible place. Reaction from the theatre community is still forming, with readers of the magazine likely to explore the new resource in the coming weeks.

Interest in Michael Douglas, including basic questions about his age, is rising as the 81-year-old actor promotes his new memoir, One Helluva Ride. In the book and recent interviews, he discusses past affairs with costars, an ultimatum from wife Catherine Zeta-Jones demanding monogamy, and their brief separation, drawing wide coverage from entertainment outlets.

Australian opener Usman Khawaja has reportedly warned captain Pat Cummins about an upcoming book said to contain explosive revelations about the 2018 Sandpapergate ball-tampering scandal in South Africa. The report, carried by Yahoo Sports, suggests the publication could reignite debate over one of cricket's biggest controversies and drag former and current players back into the spotlight.

Harvard human evolutionary biologist Daniel Lieberman cautioned against what he calls 'hedgehog' diets — restrictive eating regimens built on a single rule — while speaking about his new book at Harvard. He argued that ultra-processed foods, not any one missing nutrient, drive much of modern chronic disease, and urged a broader evolutionary view of diet over fad fixes.

Bestselling 'Children of Blood and Bone' author Tomi Adeyemi has released a new novel, 'The Siren', which NPR reports marks her engagement with more real-world themes after her fantasy successes. The interview explores how the writer confronts reality in her latest work, drawing attention from readers following her rise as one of the most prominent young Black authors in publishing.

The exhibition 'Skeletons Become Children' presents artistic interpretations of 'The Egyptian Book of the Dead', the ancient Egyptian funerary text. The show reimagines the centuries-old spells and imagery of the afterlife through contemporary art, drawing attention from arts audiences in Atlanta and beyond.

A review of Kenneth B. Pyle's new book 'Hiroshima and the Historians: Debating America's Most Controversial Decision' has been published by the American Enterprise Institute. The book examines how historians have argued for decades over President Truman's decision to drop the atomic bomb on Hiroshima in 1945, weighing military necessity against Japan's imminent surrender. The review is drawing attention to how interpretations of the bombing continue to divide scholars.

Internacional and Grêmio head into their upcoming GreNal derby with nine players combined at risk of suspension from the Brazilian Championship. Radio Itatiaia published the full list of players one booking away from missing matches, as both Porto Alegre rivals battle against relegation worries in the Brasileirão. Fans are debating who risks missing the decisive clash.