As writers for a web site largely focused on human artistic endeavors and cultural criticism of the same, we here at The A.V. Club are, at least in a general sense, well-disposed toward artists. (Even ...

This video focuses on a single visual trick performed in front of a well-known public figure. The setup appears simple, with no obvious misdirection or complex tools involved. As the action unfolds, ...

American Airlines quietly ended the ability for customers traveling on basic economy tickets to earn miles and status. Basic economy tickets are airlines' most restrictive and already do not allow for ...

These card tricks focus on visual impact rather than difficulty. Each one can be learned quickly without special skill. Timing and presentation do most of the work. The effects look impossible at ...

The second-largest county in the United States has established a permanent guaranteed basic income program after the success of a previous pilot version. The Cook County Board of Commissioners ...

Simplicity in logo design isn't lazy; it's strategic. A simple logo's job isn't to describe, but to identify. We break down 25 best examples from brands like Apple, FedEx, and Nike to uncover the core ...

Should a country financially support its artists? That’s the question that Ireland sought to answer with a pilot program that ran between 2022 and 2025, during which the government provided 2,000 ...

As global wealth inequality deepens and automation threatens to usher in a new form of technology-driven unemployment, many nations, from the wealthy and industrialized to the still-developing, are ...