The Surprising Lesson of the Granta Controversy

A prize-winning story in Granta faces accusations of AI authorship, highlighting the difficulties in detecting machine-generated literature and its implications for publishing.

Enjoy Three Hours of Free Nature Videos Narrated by David Attenborough

Enjoy three hours of nature videos narrated by Sir David Attenborough, available for free online, celebrating his 100th birthday.

The IBM-ification of Google?

Analysts observe Google adopting strategies reminiscent of IBM’s decline, raising concerns over its future relevance amid internal struggles and user trust issues.

The death of the brick and mortar toy store

Many longstanding toy and game stores in Belgium have closed or transformed, marking the end of an era for local retail and childhood traditions.

Signs of Iran-US Progress Leads Stocks Higher

Stocks rebound amid indications of progress in US-Iran talks, with oil prices falling and market optimism increasing, according to reports on May 21, 2026.

Stock market today: Dow clinches record high, S&P 500 and Nasdaq rise as stocks rebound on US-Iran peace hopes

The Dow Jones Industrial Average reached a new record high, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq also rising amid optimism over US-Iran peace prospects.

Ubisoft has announced a record €1.3 billion operating loss for its fiscal year ending March 2026

Ubisoft announced a record €1.3 billion operating loss for its fiscal year ending March 2026, highlighting significant financial challenges.

Will Americans Ever Lose Their Grip on the Handshake?

This analysis explores whether the traditional handshake will remain dominant in America amid changing social norms and health concerns.

The Supreme Court hands a rare victory to a death row inmate

The Supreme Court refused to rule on Hamm v. Smith, effectively preventing the execution of Joseph Clifton Smith, citing procedural issues and concerns over IQ testing methods.