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Six-Word Sci-Fi: Stories Written by You
Here's this month's prompt, how to submit, and an illustrated archive of past favorites.Wired - Tech -
From sci-fi to reality: The dawn of emotionally intelligent AI
The future might see AI becoming an integral part of emotional support networks, providing companionship that feels empathetic and informed.VentureBeat - Tech -
Tiny Love Stories: ‘God, You Can Kiss’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Book Review: 'Cujo' character returns as one of 12 stories in Stephen King’s ‘You Like It Darker'
Stephen King returns with a collection of 12 stories, “You Like It Darker,” publishing on TuesdayABC News - Entertainment -
Six winners and six losers from the 2024 PGA Championship
From Xander Schauffele securing his first major championship to the soft conditions at Valhalla Golf Course, here are the main takeaways from a busy week.ESPN - Sports -
Deal written on a napkin that sent Lionel Messi to Barcelona sells at auction for $965,000
The famous napkin that linked a young Lionel Messi to Barcelona sold for 762,400 pounds ($965,000) on Friday, British auction house Bonhams said.NBC News - Top stories -
Police arrest six student protesters at University of Pennsylvania
Pro-Palestinian students were attempting to take over a university hall to protest school’s refusal to negotiate in ‘good faith’. More than a dozen pro-Palestinian activists, including six students at the University of Pennsylvania, were arrested ...The Guardian - World -
One Japanese Word Changed the Course of Her Career
Devin Halbal had amassed hundreds of thousands of TikTok followers with her inspirational videos. Then she went to Asia.The New York Times - Lifestyle - Japan -
Readers reply: what was humanity’s first word?
The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts. What was the first word that humanity uttered? There must have been one … ...The Guardian - World -
Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice Story Recap
Get caught up on the story ahead of the release of Senua's Saga: Hellblade II on May 21.GameSpot - Tech -
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Six of the best: Manchester City’s mainstays who have gone distance
A core of players have seen all or most of Pep Guardiola’s Etihad tenure and are on the verge of a sixth title winner’s medal. It takes a lot for Pep Guardiola to trust unconditionally, so staying the course with the Manchester City manager is not ...The Guardian - World -
Six-month-old shot repeatedly during standoff with child’s father in Phoenix
Child is in hospital in a stable condition, as police say father was found dead of self-inflicted gunshot wound. A man suspected of shooting his 6-month-old son multiple times after taking the boy and his mother hostage was found dead of an ...The Guardian - World -
You Can't Always Get What You Want
Christians choose Trump for his policies, not for his religious standing.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Alice Munro, short story writer, 1931-2024
Canadian Chekhov who compressed the epic complexity of the novel into just a few pagesFinancial Times - Business -
The story of Labour power, told in pledge cards
Keir Starmer’s 1997-style pitch for votes grasps the party’s strengths and weaknessesFinancial Times - Business -
'STAX: Soulsville U.S.A.' Review: Story of the Memphis Sound
This HBO documentary explores the often precarious history of the legendary label, whose artists included Booker T. & the M.G.s, Otis Redding and Isaac Hayes.The Wall Street Journal - World -
This Commodity Tells a Story About the Entire Economy and It's Bullish
Copper prices have gone parabolic this year as traders bet on economic growth and AI.Inc. - Business -
Plumber accused of faking stories complains to Ofcom
James Anderson says there is a "witch hunt" against him following a BBC investigation.BBC News - Top stories -
Stories of the hostages taken by Hamas from Israel
It is thought more than 100 Israelis are still being held hostage in Gaza after the 7 October attacks.BBC News - Top stories - Israel -
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WSL title perfect end to Hayes' unique story
Emma Hayes is used to winning the Women's Super League with Chelsea - but nobody could have written this script better.BBC News - Top stories -
The origin story of Leatherman's "pocket survival tool"
In 1975, Tim Leatherman decided to put his engineering degree to use and see if he could somehow combine a pocket knife with pliers. His tinkering that forged a "multitool" would lead to Leatherman, a Portland, Oregon-based company that ...CBS News - Top stories -
‘It became a beacon of hope’: the incredible story of Stax Records
A new docuseries traces the highs and lows of the Memphis record label, soaring with major acts like Otis Redding and Isaac Hayes but a victim of both capitalism and racism. During its breakout phase in the mid-1960s, Stax Records seemed to be ...The Guardian - World -
The Damascus Events — the story of a 19th-century massacre
Eugene Rogan offers a surprising and enlightening account of how order was restored to the city after an eruption of violence in 1860Financial Times - World -
'The Student' and 'Brave New Words': Teaching Teachers New Tricks
AI may be disrupting classrooms. Yet our education system is, itself, a recent invention.The Wall Street Journal - World -
LeVar Burton chimes in on House Oversight fight with 'words of the day'
Former “Reading Rainbow” host LeVar Burton chimed in Friday on the recent fight in the House Oversight and Accountability Committee. “Words of the day; bleach, blond, bad, built, butch and body,” Burton said in a post on the social platform X. ...The Hill - Politics -
God Inc.---Church Startups Spread Franchise Model Across U.S.
Entrepreneurial networks offer money and training to aspiring church founders, sprouting new places of worship as traditional congregations shrink.The Wall Street Journal - World -
There’s another word for Manchester City’s dominance: unhealthy | Jonathan Wilson
The club’s phenomenal wealth, and its supreme competence, has led to an excellence that is both predictable and a perhaps a little dull. Sign up to Jonathan’s weekly newsletter hereThere were, perhaps, being generous, around 20 minutes on Sunday, ...The Guardian - World -
'We'll miss you, Jurgen'
German journalist and author Raphael Honigstein sums up the Jurgen Klopp era at Liverpool - and why all of English football should be grateful that the 'Normal One' graced our game.BBC News - Top stories -
Economic damage from climate change six times worse than thought – report
A 1C increase in global temperature leads to a 12% decline in world gross domestic product, researchers have found. The economic damage wrought by climate change is six times worse than previously thought, with global heating set to shrink wealth ...The Guardian - World - Climate -
Paul Skenes throws six no-hit innings: Pirates rookie strikes out 11 against Cubs in second career start
Skenes, who turns 22 this month, tied a Pirates record at Wrigley FieldCBS Sports - Sports - MLB -
Florida Panthers beat the Boston Bruins in six games to advance to the Eastern Conference final
Florida Panthers beat the Boston Bruins in six games to advance to the Eastern Conference finalABC News - Sports - Florida -
Dallas Stars beat the Colorado Avalanche in six games to advance to the Western Conference final
Dallas Stars beat the Colorado Avalanche in six games to advance to the Western Conference finalABC News - Sports -
Trump’s New York Trial: Where Page Six Meets ‘12 Angry Men’
The machinery of celebrity is being laid bare in a Manhattan courtroom amid the first criminal prosecution of a former U.S. president.The New York Times - Top stories - New York -
Rookie Wenceel Pérez hits three-run triple in six-run 7th as Tigers beat Diamondbacks 8-3
Wenceel Pérez hit a three-run triple to break open a close game and Jack Flaherty picked up his first victory of the season as the Detroit Tigers rallied to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-3ABC News - Sports - MLB -
NBA will crown sixth different champion in six years after Nuggets' elimination as parity hits all-time high
No defending champion has made it past the second round in the last five postseasonsCBS Sports - Sports - NBA -
You Never Kill Off the Dog
A novelist’s advice for Gov. Kristi Noem comes too late.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Why a New Yorker Story on a Notorious Murder Case Is Blocked in Britain
The article challenges the evidence used to convict Lucy Letby, a neonatal nurse, of multiple murders last year, and has led to a debate about England’s restrictions on trial reporting.The New York Times - World - New York -
‘Her stories are life itself’: Yiyun Li on the genius of Alice Munro
The Chinese American author of The Book of Goose pays tribute to the late writer, reflecting on the rich rewards of revisiting her stories over many years. A life in quotes: Alice MunroFive of the best Alice Munro short storiesTwo days after Alice ...The Guardian - World