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Kids turn NPR podcast comments into a group chat●Kids turned the comment section of an NPR podcast into a group chat https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/1001056/this-Mmastodon Technology Internet31 h ago
Children have taken over the comment section of NPR's This American Life podcast, using it like a group chat with messages aimed at each other rather than the show. The phenomenon, reported by The Verge, has amused observers online as an example of young internet users repurposing adult spaces for their own social lives.
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Louise Erdrich awarded the Gish Prize●Louise Erdrich wins the Gish Prize, a top arts honor✉news Culture Books1 h ago
American author Louise Erdrich has been awarded the Gish Prize, one of the most substantial honors in the arts, recognizing her distinguished contributions to literature. The Minnesota-based writer, known for novels exploring Native American life, joins a list of past recipients spanning film, music, and the arts. Coverage of the announcement is circulating in US news outlets.