How the threat of war is unifying people in Pakistan
Pakistanis remain on their toes amid tensions with India. But the threat of war is unifying people in a country where many have become disenchanted with their civilian and military leadership.
Influencers are now a source of news for many Americans
Social media influencers have become a source of news for a significant number of Americans, especially when it comes to politics. But many don't find facts to back up their content.
Remembering Vic Flick, guitarist for pop stars and James Bond
The musician best known for recording the surf-rock-inspired guitar in the James Bond theme has died. Vic Flick was 87 years old.
Laughter was a lifeline in childhood, comedian Youngmi Mayer shares in memoir
In her new memoir, I'm Laughing Because I'm Crying, standup comedian Youngmi Mayer navigates the sometimes rocky terrain between trauma and comedy.
What humanity could learn from natural ecosystems, according to a botanist
In her new book The Serviceberry, botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer argues that humans would be wise to learn from the circular economies of reciprocity and abundance that play out in natural ecosystems.
National Book Awards: Two poetry collections aim to give a voice to Palestinians
Two collections that deal with the war in Gaza are competing at the National Book Awards. The poets discuss poetry's power in times of great suffering and what the awards mean for Palestinian voices.