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Publication Date: May 12, 2026 - 13:10
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Colin and Justin: Pillow talk
May 12, 2026
Plump, and quietly transformative, cushions, pillows and quilts are the unsung heroes of a well-dressed home. They don’t just complete a room; they shape how it feels. But beneath those perfectly styled covers lies choice: natural feather and down, or modern synthetic fills. The difference isn’t just tactile, it’s ethical, practical and, increasingly, financial. Read More
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June 8, 2026 - 12:57 | Lisa Johnson | The Globe and Mail
Recently, the Commonwealth Short Story Prize faced credible allegations that several of its regional winners were AI-generated. Granta, the literary magazine that published the stories, found itself drawn into the controversy.
The Commonwealth Short Story Prize matters. It selects five regional winners annually—one each from Africa, Asia, Canada and Europe, the Caribbean, and the Pacific—who then compete for the overall prize. Over the years, it has identified emerging authors whose careers came to justify the prize’s reputation: Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi (overall winner, 2014), for...
June 8, 2026 - 12:37 | D. W. Wilson | Walrus
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June 8, 2026 - 12:29 | Ellie Hutchings | National Post
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