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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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MusicUnauthorised Music on Jazz Artists’ Profiles Raises a Streaming Trust Problem
Misattributed releases, AI uploads and bot streams are different problems. What Spotify, Deezer and a documented fraud case…
LifestyleThe Tuscan Mom Aesthetic Is Gen Z’s Declaration of War on Millennial Gray
The Tuscan Mom aesthetic trades millennial gray for terracotta, ornate kitchens, and big jewelry. A warm internet fantasy…
Internet CultureItalian Brainrot Is Now a Panini Sticker Album and Nobody Is Okay
Italian brainrot has moved from AI-assisted memes to Panini stickers and Fortnite outfits. How a bomber crocodile became…
LifestyleVietnamese Egg Coffee: The Drink, the Tradition and the Raw-Egg Safety Question
Vietnamese egg coffee has a rich culinary tradition, but hot coffee does not guarantee pasteurization. Here is the…
TechnologyThe $799 Dumb Phone Paradox: Why Pay More for Less?
Minimalist phones promise fewer distractions. What the Light Phone price debate reveals about useful limits, cheaper experiments, and…
Books & ReadingIndependent Bookstores Are Still Here. There Is a Good Reason to Visit Next Saturday.
Independent Bookstore Day falls on April 25. Why community, thoughtful recommendations, and a visit to a local shop…
MusicLana Del Rey Has a Bond Theme for a Video Game. The Tuxedo Comes With Expectations.
Lana Del Rey and David Arnold’s First Light brings a familiar musical tradition to a new Bond game.…
Film & TVA Lost Méliès Film Brought an 1897 Automaton Back to the Screen
A family’s old film reels led to the rediscovery of Gugusse et l’Automate. Meet an early screen automaton…
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