Books
John Grisham Would Prefer if You Didn’t Listen to AI Slop Versions of his Audiobooks
In today’s book news, John Grisham rails against AI slop audiobooks, painted book covers make a comeback, lawsuits reveal the messiness of copyright, and more.John Grisham Would Prefer if You Didn’t Listen to AI Slop Versions of his AudiobooksIf...
TV Shows
TV Spy — Will Trent, Cape Fear, and all the US dramas you can watch on UK services: 30 May – 5 June
We've all faced the disappointment of finding a US drama we really want to watch, only for it not to be available in the UK.The US is constantly creating must-see entertainment content and you might be thinking that these...
Curiosities
The Tragic Story Of Matthew Shepard, The Student Who Was Robbed And Murdered By Two Men Pretending To Be Gay
University of Wyoming student Matthew Shepard was beaten to death in October 1998 by two men who targeted him because he was gay. A decade later, his murder spurred federal legislation against hate crimes. Gina van Hoof/Matthew Shepard FoundationMatthew...
TV Shows
TV’s Most Compelling Veterans — A Memorial Day Montage
Television is filled to the brim with compelling characters who have served in the military.While they are fictional, it’s still worth appreciating the layered depiction of veterans who have fought valiantly.And...
Curiosities
Real photos show snowy owl with orange markings that stumped scientists
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Claim:
Images authentically show a snowy owl with bright orange coloring.
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ContextThe images first emerged in early 2025 and recirculated in mid-2026.
In mid-2026, pictures appearing to show a strange snowy owl with orange markings circulated online.
Photos of the owl...
Latest News
BBC reports from Israeli-occupied southern Lebanon
The BBC has been given rare access to the part of southern Lebanon that is under Israeli occupation, as...