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F. Scott Fitzgerald saw the dire patterns we are living through today. This is why “The Great Gatsby” still matters, writes Steve Almond.

As he reflected on the Bongani Mayosi award, which is voted for by classmates and places a premium on academic achievement, ...

Lav Bhargava’s memoir, A Life Less Extraordinary, is more than a retelling of personal triumphs and failures. It is an introspective account of a life shaped by politics, relationships, and ...

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Szalay's novel follows Istvan's life in various moments ... letting these simple interactions tell a tragic story.

It's almost time to dust off those cowboy boots and act like a bunch of "Wild Ones" at the 2025 Stagecoach country music festival. The annual festival announced set times for the three-day ...

How South Korea wildfires have ignited a 'heritage disaster crisis' As the show continues to get rave reviews and ratings online and sparking interest in the 2014 real-life matter, we deep dive into ...

The truth behind the miniseries is about the real-life Barnett family, who shared their perspective about adopting Natalia Grace in the ID docuseries The Curious Case of Natalia Grace. Natalia ...

(AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File) Author Salman Rushdie appears at a press conference at the Book Fair in Frankfurt, Germany on Oct. 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Probst, File) This cover image ...