Four decades ago, 126 of Nan Goldin’s snapshots of love and loss became one of the most influential photo books ever made. “The Ballad of Sexual Dependency,” published by Aperture in 1986, follows ...

The United States has been going through some difficult times of late, even when it comes to humor. Like many greybeards, I remember simpler days when the bulk of our laughter was exchanged between ...

The Humor and Harmony festival is set to return to Shreveport in Spring 2026, according to an interview with Mayor Tom Arceneaux. The festival, which debuted in August 2024, features comedy, music, a ...

Over his decades-long career as a late-night comedy TV writer, Joe Toplyn has crafted jokes for the likes of David Letterman and Jay Leno. He has instructed adult-level courses on comedy writing and ...

A millennial has caught ire from Gen Z as she shared a video theorizing on the generation's "referential humor." Brenna Pérez, 34, originally from Spain and now living in New York, is a filmmaker and ...

Nestlé has identified its new infant formula as a “key contributor to growth” for 2025. Sold under Nestlé’s NAN brand, Sinergity is the only infant formula in the world containing six human milk ...

Scientists aren't comedians, but it turns out a joke or two can go a long way. That's according to a new study that found when researchers use humor in their communication -- particularly online -- ...

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez made an appearance at the prestigious Laureus Awards ceremony held in Madrid on Monday evening. The event saw Real Madrid honoured with the award for the Best ...

You’re standing in line at the supermarket or drugstore when a stranger speaks up. “Hello, how are you?” the stranger greets you. “Good, and you?” might be your response. Your conversation partner ...

Small talk often gets a bad rap. It can feel awkward, superficial and pointless at times — if you're doing it wrong. But it's one of the most powerful tools in your arsenal to build relationships, ...

Small talk has its uses, especially in the business world. It can help us suss each other out, establish a basic level of trust, or just fill the time while we’re waiting in line. But let’s be honest, ...