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Hoping to see a cultural shift over phones for the young
It would be an important victory in the battle against those strange men such as Elon Musk who, it is is now clear, really do want to take over the world and who care nothing that the products and services they supply are harming millions of...
Exploring Global Cultural Connections, ECU Students Visit The Nation’s Capitol
In May 2025, twelve East Central University students, led by ...PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT. Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local news. Not yet a subscriber? Subscribe today!

Cultural festivals galore: Things to do in Metro Vancouver this weekend

Colonial spirits: Alcohol, power, and the making of Bulawayo’s beer culture
In several colonies, beer halls became sites of protest, or were boycotted (most famously in South Africa). And they usually faced stiff competition from illicit drinking dens known as shebeens. In Bulawayo, the more the city council “improved”...

Off the news: New night market is cultural celebration
Pau hana shopper alert: The nonprofit Kapolei Community Development Corporation (KCDC) plans to launch a new, weekly night market in Kapolei this year, featuring local crafts, food vendors and live Hawaiian music. The KCDC Homestead Night Market...

Something For The Weekend: Marty Breen's cultural picks
Marty Breen is the creator and star of BITCH, an 'explosion of theatrical chaos' that combines cabaret, stand-up and drag, with memorable results. Winner of a pair of prizes at the Dublin Fringe Festival, BITCH returns to theatres this July as...

Country singer Mickey Guyton embraces Chinese culture challenge
American country singer Mickey Guyton won first place on the eighth episode of The Singer 2025 with her rendition of You and I, winning over the audience with her unique country style and emotional singing. She said she was thrilled and honored to...

When Gratitude is Replaced by Expectation: A Cultural Shift in Parent-Child Relations
Saying ‘Thank you’ to your parents in the Indian culture is almost always considered criminal, but gratitude is an integral part. It is expressed non-verbally through involved obedience, duty and respect. Even though words rarely ever counted, the...

ChemEng Culture – Issue 1008
When Culture Kills: Lessons from a Safety Psychologist Tim Marsh speaks to Sam Baker about his 30-year career in occupational health and safety and argues that no discussion of process safety can be complete without considering workplace culture...

Colby Cosh: How evolution won the creationist culture war
The judge, John T. Raulston, accepted some written evidence on the scientific evidence for evolution, but refused to allow experts to be cross-examined in court, and tried to stick to the actual issue in the case: had defendant Scopes broken the...

Liberia: ‘Promoting Diversity’ – CHI Holds Cultural and Art Festival as Female Lawmakers, Diplomats Back Inclusion Initiative
CHI Executive Director Madam Naomi Solanke emphasized the importance of embracing diversity and fostering inclusion across all spheres of society—from communities to the workplace. Monrovia – In a stirring call for national unity and social...

Italy to provide over €30 million for restoration of cultural landmarks damaged by Russia in Odesa
Aftermath of the Russian attack. Photo: Odesa Philharmonic named after David Oistrakh on Facebook Italy will provide Ukraine with more than €30 million in non-repayable aid to restore the cultural heritage of Odesa Oblast. Source: Ministry of...

Culture and Talent Made Seattle Fishel’s Top Choice
Mia Fishel has signed with Seattle Reign FC, joining the NWSL through 2029. Her choice was influenced by her previous positive experiences with Head Coach Laura Harvey during her time with the U.S. Youth National Team. Fishel believes the team's...

'Sound of Freedom' Studio Releases New Films Taking on Woke Culture
Angel Studios, the distributor behind the surprise 2023 summer hit Sound of Freedom, has released a new documentary series that argues the impact of woke culture on parts of the West amounts to a "soft totalitarianism" which is comparable to, but...

Telugu Culture Celebrated at 8th NATS Event in Florida
-Advertisement- The 8th NATS Telugu Sambaralu was a grand success in Tampa, Florida, highlighting Telugu culture in a spectacular way. More than 20,000 people attended, enjoying stunning performances by stars like Allu Arjun, Balakrishna, and...
Cultural identity
EDITORIAL For the country’s unity and diversity, multilingualism needs promotion and protection News coming in from our neighbouring state says Maharashtra has cancelled a resolution on the three-language policy, even while it was facing...

Aishat Anaekwe, cultural catalyst for Africa’s economic transformation
Aishat Yetunde Anaekwe is a globally influential strategic brand leader and institutional architect redefining how trust, growth, and cultural relevance are built across Africa’s most dynamic sectors. With over 14 years of experience spanning...

Apple’s golf show Stick drowns us in therapy culture
If Apple TV+’s new series Stick were any more affirming of left-coded mental-health assumptions, we’d have to watch it on the American Psychiatric Association’s TV channel. Stick is for therapy bros, for trauma-mongers, for chicks who need trigger...

Scarf showcases Cyprus culture Paris fashion week
A silk scarf put Cyprus cultural heritage on display at Paris Haute Couture Week, which ran from Monday to Thursday. Model Adam Lega wore the scarf, called Glass Panther, the design of which drew inspiration from a black glass ceramic vessel from...

Festival celebrating culture and diversity returns to Barrow this weekend
The free festival will take place on Saturday, July 12 outside the Town Hall where live music, activities and workshops will kick off at 12pm. Bringing together people of all backgrounds and communities, the event will champion the culture and...