A scandal involving suspected AI-generated stories among Commonwealth Short Story Prize winners raises questions about authenticity and AI’s role in literature.
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Is Cuba back on the menu?
The U.S. unsealed an indictment against Raúl Castro, focusing on events from 30 years ago, signaling increased pressure on Cuba amid ongoing sanctions and political disputes.
Weird Britain: 10 glorious oddities to visit and marvel at
Explore ten of Britain’s most eccentric and intriguing landmarks, from giant sculptures to mysterious landscapes, revealed in this guide to the country’s quirkiest sights.
Tennessee man jailed 37 days for Trump meme wins settlement after lawsuit
Larry Bushart spent 37 days in jail for posting a meme; he received an $835,000 settlement after suing law enforcement for violating his First Amendment rights.
The 10 Best TV Shows to Stream This Month (May 2026)
Discover the 10 best TV shows to watch this May, including new releases and returning favorites like Battlestar Galactica and Rivals, streaming now.
A man having his hair brushed by his wife, Navajo Nation, Arizona, 1948. Photo by Leonard McCombe
A 1948 photo from Navajo Nation shows a man having his hair brushed by his wife, capturing a personal and cultural moment in Arizona.
TIL a man in a unicorn pool floaty was fishing near the beach in Fort Lauderdale when he hooked a 10-foot shark that proceeded to drag him four miles offshore in his floaty. He was eventually rescued by the crew of a larger fishing vessel who were baffled at the situation when they happened upon him
A man in a unicorn pool float was fishing near Fort Lauderdale and was dragged four miles offshore by a large shark, eventually rescued by a fishing crew.
A Rare White Loon Chick Has Surfaced in Montana, and the Photos Are Stunning
A leucistic loon chick has been observed on a Montana lake, with photographs capturing its rare white plumage. The sighting highlights the bird’s rarity and conservation interest.
We’ve made the world too complicated
A recent reflection highlights how technological, environmental, and societal layers have made the world increasingly difficult to understand and control, raising concerns about mental health and societal cohesion.
‘You feel you’ve conquered the world’: a Thames swimmer on the river’s first bathing site in London
London’s first designated Thames bathing site opens, marking a community victory and environmental progress amid ongoing water quality challenges.