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Batman is DC’s most popular character, and it’s not even close. Superman is the first superhero and recognized the world over, but Batman sells way more comics. Right now, Batman has begun ...

An AI companion is just a phone call away for residents of this senior living community—and their mental health is improving as a result.

Social-media users were horrified by the bleak hostel scenes in the viral clip, with one saying, "may this never ever find me." ...

I read the world’s longest book with 1.3m words - it changed my way of thinking I read the world's longest book and it's 1.3 million words long.

Amanda Knox and Karen Read both had emotional responses to murder that made people suspect them of guilt. But is there really a right and wrong way to respond to murder?

Soap Legend Louise Sorel Opens Up in New Book 'If There Were No Dogs' first appeared on Parade on Jun 28, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 28, 2025, where it first appeared.

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Real-Life N.Y.C. Matchmaker Critiques Dakota Johnson's Materialists: 'I've Fired Employees for Less' (Exclusive) Maria Avgitidis, a professional matchmaker and dating coach based in New York City ...

Transformers One director Josh Cooley gives an update on another Transformers animated movie from Paramount Animation.

NCIS: Origins co-showrunner David J. North talked about how the show needs to take its time with showcasing Leroy Jethro Gibbs' evolution into a leader.