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THE BEST OF THE LITERARY INTERNET TODAY: In 1923, Italo Calvino is born. “But you are making plans / without a future and my now / is twisted into your crying.” Read “Entanglements,” a poem by Ursula K. Le Guin about cats. | Lit Hub Poetry Anna North explores literature of the Roman Empire (and […]
Daily US users of PDD Holdings’ global discount e-commerce platform Temu fell by 58% in May, according to market intelligence firm Sensor Tower, one of many headwinds the e-retailer is facing amid a US-China trade war. Temu decided to slash ad spending in the US and shift its order fulfillment strategy after the White House on May 2 ended the practice known as “de […]
This turbulence is on the ground. United Airlines cut 35 daily round-trip flights at Newark Liberty International Airport Friday, citing Federal Aviation Administration technology failures and staffing issues that resulted in five days of excessive delays — including one flight from Boston that was set back more than five hours. The cancellations — which are […]
Roblox shares plunged 14% after the gaming platform fell short of Wall Street’s bookings and daily active user estimates. The stock was on pace for its worst day since May 2024. Roblox reported bookings of $1.36 billion for the fourth quarter, versus the $1.37 billion expected by analysts polled by LSEG. Daily active users came […]
