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- 1WSJ Column Argues America Has Entered a Post-Literate EraβAmerica's Post-Literate Era https://www.wsj.com/opinion/americas-post-literate-era-ddb504b0?mod=rss_opinion # Society #
A Wall Street Journal opinion piece argues that the United States has entered a 'post-literate era,' suggesting that reading and sustained literacy are losing their central place in American culture, displaced by visual and short-form media. The claim touches on education, society, and culture, and has drawn attention among readers debating the state of literacy and attention in the digital age.
- 2U.S. Import Prices Rose in SeptemberβU.S. Import Prices Rose in September https://www.wsj.com/economy/u-s-import-prices-rose-in-september-5ee51f36?mod=rss_ma
New U.S. government data showed import prices increased in September, according to the Wall Street Journal's report on the figures. Rising import prices matter because they can signal inflationary pressure filtering in from abroad and influence expectations for Federal Reserve policy. Traders and economists are weighing the reading as part of a broader set of inflation indicators ahead of upcoming decisions.
- 3Reader Praises Ghost Road Series With Purple Ink JournalingβInk is Noodler's Purple Martin. A lovely purple with red tones in it. Book stamp is from Everyday Explorers. The quote i
A reader is sharing notes on the Ghost Road series, calling it a very fun read with great world building, highlighting how diners represent humanity and comfort for the main character. The post details the tools used: Noodler's Purple Martin ink, described as a lovely purple with red tones, and a book stamp from Everyday Explorers, quoting the series' third book.
- 4Canada Building Permits Rebound in AugustβΌCanada Building Permits Rebound in August https://www.wsj.com/economy/housing/canada-building-permits-rebound-in-august-
New data show Canadian municipalities issued more building permits in August than in the previous month, marking a rebound after recent weakness. The figures, reported by the Wall Street Journal, are being read as a signal of renewed activity in the housing and construction sector, which has been under pressure from high interest rates and affordability concerns.
- 5Discover new reads and meet local authors this weekβΌDiscover new reads and meet local authors this week | Book Talk
The Akron Beacon Journal's Book Talk column highlights opportunities this week to discover new books and meet local authors in the area. The roundup points readers toward literary events and author appearances, encouraging community engagement with regional writers and fresh reading picks.
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Albuquerque and Santa Fe are hosting a full slate of book events this week, with author appearances, readings and signings taking place across both New Mexico cities. The Albuquerque Journal highlights the packed calendar, which gives readers and writers in the region plenty of opportunities to meet authors and celebrate local literary culture over the coming days.
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The Wall Street Journal has published its weekly roundup of fifteen books its writers read this week, offering readers a curated selection spanning fiction and nonfiction. Such lists serve as a regular pointer for readers looking for new titles, and each edition tends to draw attention from the publishing world and book lovers alike.
- 8Former '60 Minutes' Executive Producer Bill Owens Joins NewpressβFormer β60 Minutesβ Executive Producer Bill Owens Joins Creator Media Startup Newpress
Bill Owens, the veteran journalist and former executive producer of CBS's '60 Minutes', has joined Newpress, a creator media startup. The move takes a leading figure from legacy broadcast news into the fast-growing creator media sector, and is being read as a sign that established news talent is increasingly drawn to startup-led, creator-focused journalism.
- 9Occult lymphoma diagnosed in woman with rare immune conditionβOccult lymphoma in a 38-year-old woman with hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis
A medical journal case report describes a 38-year-old woman found to have occult lymphoma after developing hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis, a rare and life-threatening immune overreaction in which immune cells attack the body's own tissues and blood cells. The case highlights how hidden malignancies can underlie this syndrome, and it is being read by clinicians as a teaching example of diagnosis and management.
- 10Readers urged to separate book logs from quote journalsβThe shelf and the commonplace book are two different records. Status and rating live on one, the passages you kept on th
A writer in the books community is drawing a distinction between two reading records: the shelf log, which tracks status and ratings, and the commonplace book, where passages are copied out for keeps. The advice is to keep the two in step so each stays true to its purpose. Other readers of journals and commonplace books are engaging with the idea of separating what you finished from what you kept.
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US consumer sentiment declined slightly in October, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The dip suggests households grew marginally more cautious about economic conditions, a signal economists watch closely for clues about future spending. Markets and policymakers track sentiment data for hints on inflation expectations and the health of consumer-driven growth.
- 12Wall Street Watches a Hedge-Fund Divorce UnfoldβΌFour Financial Lessons From the Hedge-Fund Divorce Captivating Wall Street
A high-profile divorce involving hedge-fund money is gripping Wall Street, with the Wall Street Journal drawing out four financial lessons from the case. The proceedings are being read as a cautionary tale about marital property, asset disclosure and wealth protection among the financial elite, with commentators weighing what the outcome could mean for couples with complex portfolios.
- 13UTA Libraries Weigh the Cost of Knowledge in Open Access DealsβΌThe Cost of Knowledge in Higher Education: Open Access Agreements and UTA Libraries
The University of Texas at Arlington's libraries are the focus of a discussion on open access agreements in higher education. The piece examines how such agreements affect the cost of academic knowledge for students and researchers, amid wider debate over journal subscription prices and moves to make scholarly publishing free to read.
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U.S. stock markets climbed, with gains driven in part by SpaceX's earnings report, which investors read as a positive signal for the artificial intelligence trade. According to the Wall Street Journal, the results helped lift sentiment across AI-linked stocks, contributing to a broader rise in U.S. equities.
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Marin County has a slate of author talks and book events on the local calendar. The listing, published by the Marin Independent Journal, points readers to upcoming readings and discussions with writers in the area. Details of which authors and venues are involved were not included in the available information.
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The Albuquerque Journal has published a roundup of seven events taking place across New Mexico this week. The list is aimed at residents and visitors looking for local entertainment options, and it is being read by people planning their week around the state's cultural and music calendar.
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The NBA will enter the 2026-27 season with 47 full-season sponsors, according to Sports Business Journal. The figure points to the league's continued strength in attracting long-term corporate partnerships across categories. Sponsorship volume of this scale is often read as a sign of healthy commercial demand and stable revenue heading into a new season.
- 18The quiet art of the margin noteβA margin note is a letter to a later self. You don't know yet who will read it, only that they will have the date and th
Readers and journalers are sharing reflections on writing notes in book margins, framing the practice as a letter to one's future self. The advice making the rounds is simple: write plainly, without worrying about who will read it, and let the date and the line of text carry the memory. The idea is resonating with people who keep reading journals and commonplace books as a way of recording thoughts alongside what they read.
- 19Will Voters Punish Politicians Over Data Centers?βWill voters punish politicians for data centers? Read how AI is shaping the midterms with reporting from @wsj.com@bsky.b
New reporting from the Wall Street Journal, Christian Science Monitor and Politico examines how AI is shaping the 2026 midterm elections, with a central question of whether voters will punish politicians who back data center construction. The coverage suggests AI infrastructure, energy costs and land use are becoming campaign issues that candidates can no longer ignore.
- 20Readers revive the pencil-and-paper reading journalβThe slowest way to read is with a pencil in hand, and it is the only way that leaves a record. A kept passage and a line
Book lovers are championing the humble reading journal: the practice of marking passages with a pencil and copying kept quotes into a notebook. Fans argue it is the slowest way to read, but the only one that leaves a record of what a passage meant to you at the time, echoing the old commonplace book tradition.
- 21NextDC's Darkened Outlook Deals Another Blow to AI SentimentβNextDCβs Darkened Outlook Deals Another Blow to AI Sentiment
Australian data centre operator NextDC has issued a downgraded outlook, according to Wall Street Journal reporting, adding to growing investor concerns about the artificial intelligence trade. The company's weaker guidance hit sentiment toward AI-linked infrastructure stocks, with commentators reading it as another sign that enthusiasm for AI spending may be cooling among markets.