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40 Years Later, The Sci-Fi Novel Octavia Butler Disowned Is Coming Back to Print

The 'Parable of the Sower' author has never been more popular — so much so, that a book she disowned is being reprinted.

Inverse · Apr 25

Woman issues warning after holding up an Always maxi pad to the light. Now people are clocking her: ‘I really hope this is satire’

A woman on TikTok is sounding the alarm about what she believes could be lurking inside menstrual pads from the brand Always. Viewers, however, weren’t convinced.

The Mary Sue · Mar 18

PFA Review: Tom King’s Strange Adventures

In the early 20th century, the white colonizer superhero trope was a big thing. Tarzan, Buck Rogers, Flash Gordon, Doc Savage, and similar Golden and Silver Age heroes are good examples. Another such hero is the space-faring DC hero Adam Strange. Controversial writer Tom King explores themes of heroism, propaganda,…

Personal Finance Advice · Aug 8, 2025

Irish athlete runs for 89 hours in gruelling ultra race covering almost 600km

'I was falling asleep running. I was hallucinating through the forest and waking up still running'

Irish Mirror · May 18, 2022

Renfrewshire councillor's trial continues after claims she made threats and stalked neighbours

The trial against Renfrew North and Braehead representative Jane Strang continued at Paisley Sheriff Court.

Daily Record · Feb 28, 2022