Many of those protesting Israel’s inclusion in the competition, which typically attracts tens of millions of viewers worldwide, rightly note that Russia was expelled within 36 hours after its February ...

This is what the Defector staff listened to and enjoyed this year. From the Pyre, by The Last Dinner Party In a year where ...

AQUILA Magazine kicks off 2026 with a “ Heroes & Villains ” issue in January that includes a feature on Marvel superhero ...

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And a new biography of Dickens is getting prominent reviews, including front-page billing in The Washington Post Book World. But what’s been missing from the articles I’ve read about these works is ...

For better or worse, subscription services like PlayStation Plus and Game Pass are here to stay. These platforms have had a complicated impact on the games industry as a whole, but it's hard to deny ...

Abstract: Human curiosity and the pursuit of areas of interest are fundamental drivers of exploration and skill development. One avenue for understanding vocational interests is the Reading-Free ...

As the year comes to a close, we take a look at some of the most popular audiobooks of 2025. As the year comes to an end, we've been looking at 2025 trends. Today - audiobooks. The latest figures show ...

KQED photographers spent the year capturing the biggest stories affecting the Bay Area and California. Here’s a collection of some of the highlights.

When it comes to reading, few arguments feel more "of the moment" than that of the audiobook enthusiast versus skeptic. Why it matters: Books on tape aren't new, but audiobooks have risen in ...