Writing skills are an essential requirement for diplomats, prompting some to transition into literary pursuits.

She has received the Novelist of the Year Award, the China Writers Literary Award, the Lu Xun Literary Award, etc. In June ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Iowa City's permanent UNESCO City of Literature designation will not be affected by the U.S. withdrawal from the organization. The 17th annual Iowa City Book Festival will run from Oct. 5 to Oct. 12.

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Amazon is trying to drive interest in the new Alexa, which it spent years updating with AI for better personalization and a more conversational tone. The effort carries significant weight as Amazon ...

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A book about the former Coalition government's "deadly" Robodebt scheme is one of six winners at this year's Prime Minister's Literary Awards (PMLA), with journalist Rick Morton taking out the $80,000 ...

For any solvers who will be in attendance at the Midwest Crossword Tournament on Saturday, come say hi. I plan to be there to watch a room full of people solving the puzzle I wrote for it. The last ...