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The Block: Darren Palmer on teenage son, ADHD
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This bookseller thought a large request was ‘spam.’ It’s AI companies scanning and destroying them
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Is Natalie Portman really the star of Rachel Cusk’s Life of M? I read the book. It’s something much weirder.
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Boomers Can’t Stop Gifting Their Grandkids AI-Generated Slop Books
Every parent of young children has a book they’re sick of reading aloud, whether it’s The Rainbow Fish…
‘Continuous sustenance’: David Cameron’s life in books
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‘Musafir Cafe’ Netflix Review: Stream It Or Skip It?
In Musafir Cafe, a new Indian romantic drama on Netflix, a man falls for a woman who has…
Inside the Making of Prince ‘New Girl’ Episode (Excerpt)
During its third season, Fox’s hit comedy New Girl welcomed an unexpected guest star for episode 14: Prince.…
What not to miss at WORD Christchurch 2026
Ōtautahi’s annual writers festival returns in September with something for everyone. Books editor Claire Mabey seeks out the…
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds announce Brighton exclusive vinyl and city takeover – Music News
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds have announced the release of a highly limited, exclusive 10” picture disc…
Natalie Portman May Be Dark Portrait in Rachel Cusk’s New Novel
Natalie Portman famously saw a twisted version of herself in mirrors as part of her Oscar-winning performance as a…