BookTrib's latest reviews cover a range of narratives including 'Lost in Paris,' a saga of family and love set in Paris, 'The Lockhart Women,' a story of a family's economic struggles and personal growth amidst the backdrop of the O.J. Simpson case, 'A House with Holes,' a memoir of a couple's restoration of a Charleston home and their marriage, and 'Pace's Post: Ramblings of Wisdom from a Middle-Aged Doc,' a collection of life and philosophical insights from a family physician.

BookTrib's latest reviews cover a range of narratives including 'Lost in Paris' by Elizabeth Thompson, a saga of family and love set in Paris; 'The Lockhart Women' by Mary Camarillo, a story of a family's struggles amidst the backdrop of the O.J. Simpson case; 'A House with Holes' by Denise Mast Broadwater, a memoir of marriage and home restoration; and 'Pace's Post: Ramblings of Wisdom from a Middle-Aged Doc' by Victor M. Pace, MD, offering life and philosophical insights.

An internal RCMP report warns of worsening global crises in the coming years, affecting Canada and its federal police force. The report, shared with RCMP management and obtained by Matt Malone, highlights challenges from climate change, a global recession, political polarization, and technological advancements. It suggests law enforcement must adapt to disruptive weather patterns, economic downturns, and new technologies like AI and quantum computing. Experts from the University of Ottawa and Queen's University recognize the importance of the report but emphasize the urgency for the RCMP to prepare for these challenges.

Oscar, an AI-driven recycling system developed by B.C.-based startup Intuitive AI, is being implemented in federal government buildings in Canada to improve waste management. Co-founded by Hassan Murad and Vivek Vyas, Intuitive AI's Oscar Sort stations are now in 20 countries. The system, which uses artificial intelligence to guide users in sorting their waste, is part of the Canadian government's efforts to increase recycling rates. The stations provide data to help identify and address contamination in waste streams. Positive employee feedback and increased usage of the stations have been reported, and other organizations have expressed interest in the technology.

Tia Smith, a Duke University graduate with majors in Theater Studies and African & African American Studies, conducted research on Steve Carter's 1976 play 'Eden' as part of her distinction project. Funded by a Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship, Smith's research took her to the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in New York and the Harold Washington Library Center in Chicago. 'Eden', Carter's first full-length play, is often compared to a Black Romeo and Juliet and deals with themes of racial purity and the Eugenics Movement. Despite Carter's lack of widespread recognition, Smith's work highlights his significant influence on Black theater. She plans to continue raising awareness of Carter's contributions while pursuing an MFA in dramaturgy and dramatic criticism at Yale University.

Assistant Professor Tracie Canada, a Duke alum, has joined the Department of Cultural Anthropology at Duke University. Her research focuses on the lived experiences of Black college football players in the United States, examining their kinship relationships and geographies of care. Canada's in-progress book, 'Tackling the Everyday: Race, Family and Nation in Big-Time College Football,' explores how these athletes navigate their social worlds, including interactions with family, coaches, and peers. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing the exploitative aspects of the 'football family' narrative and the unique forms of care that Black players receive. Reflecting on her return to Duke after a decade, Canada acknowledges the complicated history of anthropology and its roots in racism, imperialism, and colonialism. She credits her mentors, including Lee Baker and Orin Starn, for inspiring her career path and highlights the importance of encouraging students of color in the field.

Cancer immunotherapy, particularly checkpoint blockade therapy, has significantly advanced cancer treatment, yet its success is limited to a subset of patients. The adenosinergic signaling within the tumor microenvironment is identified as a mechanism of immunosuppression. The article reviews the current clinical trials targeting the adenosine pathway, including CD73, CD39, and adenosine receptors, and suggests that combining adenosine-targeting agents with conventional immunotherapy agents may enhance clinical responses.

The Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation is initiating a to-go lunch distribution at their West Dallas youth academy, starting with eight occasions over the next month. The drive-thru distribution will take place outside the Globe Life Indoor Training Center, offering lunches to the first 200 attendees. The foundation has collaborated with Food for the Soul, 7-11, Chick-Fil-A, and Papa Johns. Additionally, 300 West Dallas children received vouchers for school backpacks filled with supplies.