Fictional Women Around the World: Riley Abel

2026 has already been a banner year for horror movies. Anney unpacks why this might be, with a few examples.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

According to legend, witches could transform into cats during August but not without risk. Anney and Samantha delve into the history of the connection between women, cats and witches, and the lore surrounding cat nights.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Julia Stiles ("Riviera") tells the story of a woman who has a perfect New York City apartment ... and a crush on her roommate.

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Felice Neal was in the checkout line at Whole Foods when she dropped her sweet potato. A handsome customer behind her said, “I think this is yours.” Felice was smitten.

Felice believes this meet-cute was fate — and it opened her up to new ways of looking for love in a ci ...

Some crushes are brief: the guy at the gym, the girl on Twitter, your barista. But others are epic -- and take on a life of their own. Olivia Munn ("The Predator") reads Marina Shifrin's essay.

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A little mellow and solipsistic vibes but the girls get to know each other a little more