New report from PEN America documents vast book bannings in US prisons
A new study from PEN America finds that tens of thousands of books are banned or restricted by U.S. prisons
2023-10-25 21:52
New report from PEN America documents vast book bannings in U.S. prisons
A new study from PEN America finds that tens of thousands of books are banned or restricted by U.S. prisons
2023-10-25 21:29
Edmunds: Five 2024 vehicles worth waiting for
Waiting is never easy, but it’s worth it for car shoppers who want the most car for their money
2023-10-25 18:58
'Leaning tower' in Italy closed off amid subsidence fears
The 'leaning' Garisenda tower in Bologna has been closed off as scientists monitor the medieval structure for sounds of cracking.
2023-10-25 18:17
Florida officials ask US Supreme Court to block rulings limiting anti-drag show law
The state of Florida is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to block lower court rulings that prohibit the enforcement of a new law targeting drag shows
2023-10-25 06:29
Oprah Winfrey selects Jesmyn Ward's 'Let Us Descend' for her book club
Oprah Winfrey’s new book club pick highlights an author she has long admired, Jesmyn Ward
2023-10-24 20:56
Michelle Obama to narrate audio edition of 'Where the Wild Things Are'
A new digital audio edition of Maurice Sendak’s “Where the Wild Things Are” will have a very well known narrator: former first lady Michelle Obama
2023-10-24 20:55
Love it or hate it, feelings run high over candy corn come Halloween
Cruel joke for trick-or-treaters or coveted seasonal delight
2023-10-24 20:18
Chatbots might disrupt math and computer science classes. Some teachers see upsides
As schools across the country debate banning AI chatbots, some math and computer science teachers are embracing them as just another tool
2023-10-24 18:49
Exhibits and collectors editions mark 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's First Folio
On the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s First Folio, rare originals are being displayed and publishers are offering collectors editions, including one that sells for $1,500
2023-10-24 04:45
New York unveils statue commemorating alligator sewer myth
New York City has unveiled a sculpture paying homage to one of the city's most enduring myths: Alligators lurking in the sewers.
2023-10-23 04:53
Spain's royals honor Asturias prize winners, including Meryl Streep and Haruki Murakami
Spain's royal family have presided over the presentation of this year's Princess of Asturias awards that are among the most important in the Spanish-speaking world
2023-10-21 02:55