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Coraline’s Black Cat: An Unusual Guide for a Frightening World
A closer look at the independent black cat in Coraline, his place in the book and the imagination behind him.
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Internet CultureThe 14-Year Life of It’s Gonna Be May, the Meme That Refuses to Retire
The annual Justin Timberlake joke traces back to 2012. How a lyric, a Tumblr image, and a calendar…
Film & TVThe History of Found Footage Horror: From Cannibal Holocaust to Deadstream
Explore found footage horror through Blair Witch, Ghostwatch, Paranormal Activity, Host, and Deadstream—and the cameras that make their…
TechnologySoyuz-5 Makes Its First Suborbital Test Flight From Baikonur
Soyuz-5 flew its first test on April 30 from Kazakhstan’s Baiterek complex. What the reported success shows, and…
LifestyleJapan Names 40°C Days “Kokushobi”—Because “Cruelly Hot” Fits
Japan adopts kokushobi for days reaching 40°C. The public consultation, the heat vocabulary, and why the name differs…
Books & ReadingHachette Workers Launch a Major Union Campaign—and Want AI Protections in Writing
Hachette workers are seeking union recognition, fairer conditions and AI protections. What the campaign has announced—and what remains…
Internet CultureThe Onion’s Infowars Licence Plan Hits Another Court-Ordered Pause
The Onion’s proposed Infowars licence faces a temporary court hold. What the April 29 order means—and why May…
GamingInside Speedrunning: How Categories, Glitches, and GDQ Charity Marathons Work
A practical guide to speedrun categories, splits, tool-assisted runs, recording, and GDQ charity events—with clear advice for your…
TechnologyAn AI Agent Reportedly Wiped a Database in Nine Seconds. The Cat Analogy Still Fits.
PocketOS’s database deletion shows why agent permissions and recoverable backups matter more than an eloquent apology. Railway explains…
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