The 5,000-year history of writer’s block
The romantic image of the writer doesn’t do justice to the tedious reality of churning out words
How media can help defend democracy
We face a choice between democracy and fascism. Time for media to treat elections as more important than sports
Armed men "watch" ballot drop box in AZ
"This is obviously totally incompatible with liberal democracy and an open society," said one commentator
Trump employee cooperates in tax case
Jury selection for the Trump Organization tax fraud trial begins on Monday
Hoarding Colorado water for Big Oil
A loophole in Utah law could enable the country’s first commercial oil mining operation
I have hope for Iranian girls now
Protests led by brave women and girls in Iran raised feelings in me I thought I had buried deep
Resale values soar for Adult Happy Meals
An Adult Happy Meal costs around $10.79. The accompanying toys are being sold in $150 collector's packs on eBay
Pumpkin bars packed with fall flavors
Cream cheese frosting pairs beautifully with the toasty notes of cinnamon and vanilla
5 ways to pair hard cider and cheese
Follow these tips for effortless fall entertaining!
For some "The Good Fight" can be a trip
In its latest season Diane Lockhart uses a psychedelic treatment to cope with a mad world. What a privilege
"Dragon's" real-life dynastic struggle
George R.R. Martin drew from history, particularly a two-decade period known as The Anarchy for this Targaryen plot
"ReAwaken" tour can't get right-er
The weekend event, held in Pa. at Spooky Nook Sports, is a who's who of election deniers and QAnon proponents
Meet the people who seek out "ego death"
Meet the people who are attacking their depression with psychedelics, hoping to reinvent themselves completely
How to the perfect charcuterie board
A so-smart method for making meats and cheeses look beautiful!
"Till," the ongoing quest for Emmett
The mother became a school teacher so she could teach the next generation, and others have taken up her baton
Soup on the van Gogh: Kids are alright
Was the London soup-throwing incident an absurd plea for attention? Absolutely — it was also totally justified
Fiona Apple, "Rings" warrior woman
The "Tidal" musician, tired of being marketed as a waif, sang in the series’ finale for a reason
Who invented music?
A historical look at some of the earliest known forms of singing, instruments and musical manuscripts
Befriending a wild fox
A scientist broke her industry’s cardinal rule — anthropomorphizing nonhuman animals. Here’s what she discovered
Appeals court blocks Biden's debt relief
"The folks who want to keep us in debt are organized," a campaigner says. "We need to be too"
Big money is backing the "Big Lie"
Wealthy donors are funding pro-Trump state-level candidates in battlegrounds like Michigan, Nevada and Arizona
Rainbow fentanyl, a Halloween fright?
Have no fear — an expert in "Halloween sadism" debunks the urban myth of fentanyl in candy this Halloween
How local prosecutors joined culture war
DeSantis' feud with Tampa prosecutor Andrew Warren is just the beginning — and it goes well beyond abortion rights
Cohen says tax charges would nail Trump
"Let's go after the low-hanging fruit," says Cohen. "We already know he tax evaded"