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The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal on a Texas free speech case

Becky Hill sentenced to probation after admitting to showing photos to photographer and lying about it in court

The memoir by Cynthia Erivo resulted in a scandal of plagiarism when she employed the quote of Ariana Grande referring to the 'petri dish' without referencing it. The publisher acknowledged the mistake and vowed to make corrections.

The British-Turkish writer was elected after a vote among the society’s fellows, with outgoing president Bernardine Evaristo describing her selection as ‘terrifically inspired’

George R.R. Martin reveals he knows the ending of A Song of Ice and Fire and confirms some fan theories are right.

Written in 1951 and now translated into English for the first time, this family saga by the acclaimed German author recaptures a golden age for Jewish life

Learning history doesn’t always have to be done the traditional way, through textbooks and classrooms. In the digital age, memes are also a good source of information, providing some humor and levity. Check out these examples from the History Memes subreddit and see which ones catch your attention the most.

There is a bread and circuses feel to this scandal. A wise public would see red flags; instead it sees entertainment, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik

Photographer whose unblinking eye documented the human subject as a birdwatcher might, via plumage, habitat and diet