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‘The Good Place’ creator Michael Schur on how Taylor Swift got him out of a rut

Schur shares the music that influenced his creative path on our podcast “Life in Seven Songs.”

I played drunk bingo at Cow Palace — but all I won was a glimpse into our shared humanity

Some 8,000 partiers gathered to twerk and chug their way to a bingo win.

He wanted a friend who always listens and never leaves. So he built one

To give solace in a lonely world, founder Avi Schiffmann created Friend, an always-on AI confidant. Is it innovation or desperation?

Nine must-see art shows in the Bay Area this fall

From glitter-trailing Roombas to impressionist pairings, here are the exhibitions worth your time.