Find full details of the 2025 BBC National Short Story Award.

August, twenty-six months ago. This is my earliest memory. I was twenty-nine. The last waterslide park in northern California was closing at the end of the summer, and I felt I owed it to my ...

Short Wave New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — in just under 15 minutes. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor.

There’s a certain neatness to the concept of Osgood Perkins’ gleefully gory The Monkey (2025), though the results are decidedly messy. It’s based on Stephen King’s 1980 short story of the same name, ...

Her expertise is in personal finance and investing, and real estate. Long-short equity is an investing strategy that takes long positions in stocks that are expected to appreciate and short ...

This fantastical computer-animated short places intricate, clay-like characters against fluttering, realistic backdrops. It’s a feast for the eyes, even if the story — about a lonely boy who ...

Its advanced algorithms analyze user-provided prompts and generate stories that capture the essence of the input while maintaining a natural and captivating flow. Jasper is versatile and can be used ...

It is never quite clear which way the book’s title, “Fewer Rules, Better People”, runs. Will less reliance on rules create ...

Les Masterson is a deputy editor and insurance analyst at Forbes Advisor. He has been a journalist, reporter, editor and content creator for more than 25 years. He has covered insurance for a ...

Nominated for Best Live Action Short Film at the 97th Oscars, ‘Anuja’ is a story of sisterhood and its resilience in the face of overwhelming predicament. It can be streamed here. 38. The Only Girl in ...