In 1969, the world was introduced to a joke so good, so funny, so ruthlessly powerful that anyone who read or heard it would die from laughter... Today is International Joke Day, the annual ...

Mel Brooks turns 100 years old today, so in honor of that, the American Film Institute (AFI) has decided to officially change the order of their signature AFI’s “100 Years…100 Laughs” list, thereby in ...

Long before Captain America or modern superheroes dominated global box offices, a Wilkes-Barre native created a clean-cut heavyweight boxer who captured the heart of the nation, becoming a symbol of ...

Remember when we thought AI was going to be Rosie from The Jetsons? A cheerful, wisecracking robot who did our laundry, had a hot meal waiting and dispensed life wisdom with a feather duster in hand?

With its cozy cafe atmosphere, gleeful audience and quaint stage, Friday Funnies is a space for comedians to make their mark. Each Friday, comedians come to the event to show a local audience what ...

One of the most influential names in the “science of reading” movement has issued a surprising warning: After years of neglecting to systematically teach students foundational reading skills, he says, ...

Reading phonics and cursive writing make a return to the the teaching curriculum in a what’s-old-is-new-again development. The mind-bending potential of AI to impact education, for better or worse, ...

Chris Fleming’s wild way with language is both dazzling and hilarious in “Live at the Palace,” an hour that veers in surprising directions. By Jason Zinoman Everyone catches strays in Chris Fleming’s ...

Games are often at their funniest when they’re not trying to be. It’s the Skyrim NPC who’s determined to deliver their stock line, apparently totally unperturbed by the dragon attack happening just ...