How ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ fell off a cliff and somehow survived
Early in November 2023, the night before Warner Bros. Discovery announced its decision to scrap “Coyote vs. Acme,”…
Former Apple Employee Worked 13-Hour Days Building Her Startup
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Julie Zhu, a 29-year-old entrepreneur in New York City…
Kristen Stewart got high to talk about her new stoner comedy
Think of it as Chekhov’s joint, just waiting there on a table to be smoked. It’s the kind…
Substack’s Anti-Slop Plan Points to the Next Phase of the AI Boom
The global economy is increasingly hinging on the notion that AI will be inexorably intertwined with every part…
Gin Wigmore packs a lot of life into her raw and vulnerable comeback album
Review by Graham Reid Music writer·New Zealand Listener· 20 Jul, 2026 06:00 PM3 mins to read Graham Reid…
How I Got OpenAI Internship in San Francisco: What It Was Like
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Hamza Mostafa, 21, who lives in San Francisco. The…
Cincinnati poison control expert shares concerns about social media ‘Benadryl challenge’
A social media trend called the “Benadryl challenge” is raising concerns in Ohio as it encourages teenagers to…
This 12-Year-Old Created an AI Receptionist to Help Small Businesses
For proof that AI is enabling a new generation of founders, look no further than Mana Jampala. Jampala,…
I Built a House for My Dad With Dementia, Paid $120,000 to Support Him
This interview is based on a conversation with John Nuar, 34, who lives in Canton, Michigan. Nuar built…
How a Married Couple Balances Entrepreneurship and Their Relationship
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Darnah and Vic Thompson, a married couple who are…
Why a Creator Economy Startup Founder Pivoted to Data Centers
Leonhard Soenke cofounded Throne, a creator economy startup, in 2021 to help influencers create wishlists where fans could…
Five Big Things That Happened Today: Tuesday, June 23
More weather warnings likely as low bears down on NZ; Jacinda Ardern’s Auckland house up for sale; Police…