Every Sept. 1, readers of “Thirty-Three Cecils” gather at a neighborhood pub to remember two men who never existed — and to celebrate the strange way a novel became part of a city. BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — On Sept. 1, people make their way to the Belmar Pub, order drinks and raise their glasses to two men who died years ago. There is only one complication. Neither man ever existed. They are characters from Thirty-Three Cecils, a novel by Everett De Morier whose fictional world is r

Podcasting has become one of the fastest-growing forms of digital media, attracting millions of listeners and creating new opportunities for entrepreneurs. One of its biggest advantages is the relatively low startup cost. A quality microphone, headphones, camera, lighting, and recording software can typically be purchased for $500 to $3,000, making podcasting far less expensive than starting many traditional businesses. However, launching a podcast is only the beginning. Whil

True crime has become one of the most popular genres in podcasting and streaming, and researchers have long noticed a striking pattern in its audience: women make up the overwhelming majority of listeners and viewers. Psychologists have spent the past decade trying to understand why. Woman listening to a true crime podcast while traveling by bus. By Jim Keegan Reporting from Huntsville, Texas, USA July 21, 2026 Updated 7:43 a.m. ET One leading theory centers on fear managemen

For more than a century, Hollywood stood as the undisputed center of the entertainment industry. Major studios controlled production, distribution, marketing, and access to audiences. Actors, writers, directors, and producers spent years trying to break through the industry's gates. Today, however, a different model is rapidly transforming the entertainment landscape—and its name is YouTube. By Christopher Todd Reporting from Huntsville, Texas, USA July 5, 2026 Updated 10:5