Culture

Jimmy Kimmel Returns to Airwaves as ABC Affiliates End Boycott

Jimmy Kimmel Live! returns to Sinclair and Nexstar stations after a brief boycott triggered by a controversial joke from the…

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Forza Horizon 6’s Quest for Authentic Japanese Culture

Forza Horizon 6 will be set in Japan, a highly requested location, with developers focusing on deep authenticity by involving…

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Massive ‘Toy Story’ 30th Anniversary Art Book Arrives This Week

A new art book is being released to celebrate the 30th anniversary of *Toy Story*, joining other commemorative books for…

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Inside Charlie Kirk’s Memorial Service at a Megachurch

The memorial for Charlie Kirk framed his death as a religious sacrifice, blending grief with political messaging to secure evangelical…

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Ancient Egyptian Port Discovery Could Reveal Cleopatra’s Tomb

The search for Cleopatra and Mark Antony's tomb has shifted from Alexandria to the Taposiris Magna temple complex, fueled by…

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Artemis II Crew to Fly Orion to the Moon

The Artemis II mission will be the first crewed lunar flight in over 50 years, with astronauts traveling in the…

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Pokémon and Theo Von: Why They Don’t Belong in DHS Videos

The Department of Homeland Security used unapproved Pokémon and Theo Von content in social media posts to frame immigration enforcement…

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Why AI Chatbots Fail at Persian Social Etiquette

The Persian cultural ritual of taarof, where polite refusals often conceal genuine offers, presents a major challenge for AI due…

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Coke’s New Bottle Design Aims to Boost Soda Sales

Despite disposable packaging dominating the market in the 1990s, Coca-Cola maintained its commitment to the iconic contour glass bottle for…

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The Right’s Surprising Embrace of Cancel Culture

The political right has developed its own sophisticated version of cancel culture, using tactics like public shaming and professional repercussions…

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Prioritize Sincerity Over Sales in Your Holiday Marketing

Holiday marketing should prioritize sincerity and brand values over sales pitches to build lasting loyalty, especially on observances that require…

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H-1B Visa Fee Hike: A New Hurdle for Global Tech Talent, With Major Impacts on India

The Trump administration's new $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visas is causing upheaval in the tech industry. For professionals in…

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Most Americans Fear AI’s Threat to Human Creativity

A majority of Americans are concerned that AI will negatively impact human creativity, critical thinking, and social connections, despite recognizing…

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Chimps Drink Alcohol Daily, Equivalent to Two Human Drinks

Wild chimpanzees regularly consume fermented fruit, with daily ethanol intake equivalent to a human drinker, supporting the "drunken monkey hypothesis"…

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How Gamer Culture Complicated Charlie Kirk’s Death

The shooting of Charlie Kirk highlighted a cultural divide, as mainstream media initially misreported it as ideologically motivated, failing to…

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How the Right Wing is Fostering a Culture of Surveillance

Coordinated online harassment campaigns weaponize private moments, rapidly escalating from social media interactions to severe real-world consequences like threats and…

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AI Chatbots Become Digital Priests for Millions Seeking Guidance

AI-driven spiritual chatbots are gaining widespread popularity, with apps like Bible Chat and Hallow attracting tens of millions of users…

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Helldivers Community Grapples With Unwanted Spotlight

The Helldivers gaming community faced unexpected scrutiny after a phrase from the game was linked to a real-world criminal case,…

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Director’s Inspiration for Exit 8 Came from Watching Players

The film "Exit 8" expands a minimalist video game into a cinematic narrative by blending interactive tension with storytelling depth,…

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Stunning New Images Reveal Gemini Mission Details 60 Years Later

The Project Gemini missions, including the first U.S. spacewalk, were pivotal in advancing human space exploration and shaping modern space…

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