100 years of 'The Great Gatsby'
For 100 years, "The Great Gatsby" has inspired generations of authors and readers alike. Fans of the novel share what the storied classic means to them.
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Jury awards $1.68 billion to women who accused director Toback of sexual abuse
Toback, who wrote Bugsy, faces one of the largest #MeToo verdicts in history after a New York jury ordered him to pay $1.68 billion in damages to 40 women.
10 emerging writers win Whiting Awards
The awards, which come with a $50K purse, have helped launch the writing careers of many now well-known authors, including Colson Whitehead, Ocean Vuong, Alice McDermott and Jia Tolentino.
'The Great Gatsby' turns 100. What's it like teaching it today?
F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel has spent years on high school reading lists. How are literature professors teaching it today? And do students still find it relevant?
Elizabeth Olsen talks about her shift away from blockbusters
Actor Elizabeth Olsen opens up about intentionally shifting her career towards more serious roles after becoming famous playing a Marvel superhero.
Actress Taylor Dearden talks about portraying neurodivergence on 'The Pitt'
Actress Taylor Dearden plays a neurodivergent resident on Max's hospital drama "The Pitt." The actress talks to NPR's Scott Detrow about her portrayal.
20 musicians who should get to go to space before Katy Perry
On April 14, Blue Origin plans to launch a space flight with a crew that includes the singer behind the 2010 hit "Firework." But we can think of many other artists who deserve to be among the stars.
'The Economist' editor unpacks the 'biggest trade policy shock' of Trump's tariffs
President Trump's sweeping tariff policy has upended the global economy. Zanny Minton Beddoes, the editor-in-chief of The Economist, likens it to The Art of the Deal — on steroids.
Eggs too expensive? Here are some Easter alternatives
With prices for a dozen eggs remaining high this spring, crafting eggsperts offer creative substitutes — from potatoes to marshmallows.
National Recording Registry adds Tracy Chapman, Hamilton and the Minecraft game soundtrack
There are 25 new additions to the Library of Congress collection. They include albums by Elton John, Miles Davis, Amy Winehouse, and the original cast recording of Hamilton.