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Consumers in Finland can get almost-instant cash by sending text messages to loan companies. But regulators worry that high interest rates and inadequate security checks make this a dangerous business.

Is America the new Rome? Author Cullen Murphy explores the theory in his new book.

As summer wraps up, we look back on the books that defined the season.

The supergroup's self-titled debut album was a chance for five of the world's best bluegrass players to honor the genre's traditional sound.

Failure is painful, but it's not always a bad thing. Writer Sarah Lewis explains how embracing the "near-win" is an important step in the journey toward mastery and success.

Many musicians are now issuing songs at faster tempos to make them easier to use on TikTok, and people are writing ultra-short songs for the same reason.

Frontperson Missy Dabice talks about the Philadelphia band's new album, I Got Heaven.

Reggie Watts is at his best on stage, making up songs and jokes on-the-spot. He says an improvisational spirit can turn the mundanity of daily life into an adventure.

Kids immediately find joy and bliss in a playground. Photographer Stefen Chow wants adults to reconnect to that same feeling.

The effort comes amid rising tensions over immigration enforcement actions.