Did a Chatbot Write a Prize-Winning Story? Does It Matter?
In early May, the Commonwealth Foundation announced the five regional winners for its influential Short Story Prize, which…
The Scandal Over a Supposedly AI-Written, Award-Winning Short Story Is Troubling. Or Just Mean?
When there was social media chatter on Monday about an AI-written short story supposedly having won a “prestigious…
Artsy Types May Age Better: Music and Museums Act as Exercise, Slowing Age By 4% Says Study
Credit: Caught In Joy Culture vultures who regularly take part in arts activities—such as listening to music, visiting…
Netflix’s East of Eden slammed for filming in Auckland and Otago
Considered one of California’s defining literary works, East of Eden is deeply tied to the Salinas Valley and…
The Hypochondriac’s Complaint – Public Books
It is difficult to be diagnosed as a hypochondriac. Though “hypochondriasis” remains in the World Health Organization’s International…
Where the Animated Animal Farm Went Wrong
On December 12th 2025, Angel released the first official trailer for a new animated version of Animal Farm,…
Word of the day: Irascible
Irascible is a word used to describe someone quick to anger or easily irritated. Whether in everyday interactions…
What does OTC mean? Over the counter meaning explained
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Video games may be a surprisingly good way to get a cognitive boost
Richard Sima | The Washington Post Far from rotting our brains, video games may improve our cognition. But…
Long-term NSAID use can often lead to stomach damage
Dear Dr. Roach: I am a woman in my 80s. Is it safe to take 400 mg of…
GLP-1s, taste and what’s happening to our diets
Trump announces lower prices coming for GLP-1 drugs Zepbound, Wegovy President Donald Trump announces discounted pricing for Zepbound…
‘AGT’ judge Howie Mandel on OCD: ‘I’m in this nightmare’
Howie Mandel talks ‘AGT’ sexiness, live-show vibe from makeup chair During a pre-show makeup session in his dressing…