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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...

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...

NYC's Mamdani gets the cultural message right. GOP can learn from it.John Tillman
Republicans, thy urban savior is a democratic socialist − Zohran Mamdani. Don’t get me wrong. Mamdani, who decisively won the Democratic primary for New York City mayor, has hellish policy views. His socialist vision would spread a terrible rot to...
Arts & Culture Irish tour for Dylan Moran 1 hour ago John Donohoe
Published: Fri 11 Jul 2025, 9:48 AM Last updated: Fri 11 Jul 2025, 10:18 AM BAFTA and Perrier award-winning comedian Dylan Moran is bringing his brand new stand-up show ‘Dolla Ho’ to his homeland this autumn with choice servings of his thoughts on...
Arts & Culture 40 years on from Live Aid appearance Nik Kershaw is in Navan to headline Round O Summer Fest 58 minutes ago John Donohoe
Previous Next Published: Fri 11 Jul 2025, 9:53 AM Last updated: Fri 11 Jul 2025, 10:16 AM If you saw posters for the Round O Summer Fest in Navan and thought a Nik Kershaw tribute band was performing - look again. It's the real deal. The singing...

Maseko Ngoni launches cultural website to preserve heritage
The Maseko Ngoni cultural group has taken a significant step in preserving its rich cultural heritage by launching its official website www.masekongoni.org.mw, at Mount Soche Hotel in Blantyre Malawi’s Vice President, Michael Usi, who was the...

South Korea: Lee Completes Nomination Of All Cabinet Posts With Culture, Land Minister Nominees
(MENAFN- IANS) Seoul, July 11 (IANS) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has tapped a lawmaker of the ruling Democratic Party as land minister and the head of a travel platform as culture minister, the presidential office said Friday, completing...
Poll shows rising interest in Chinese culture
BEIJING, July 11 (Xinhua) -- A survey released on Friday shows that the majority of international respondents view exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations as essential to promoting peace, development and modernization in today's...
NJ influencers, Brazilian beatboxers: How nuns took over pop culture
It was the beatbox heard round the world. In May, a pair of Brazilian nuns were on a local Catholic TV show discussing a vocational retreat when it happened. Suddenly, the duo — in matching powder-blue skirts and white habits — broke into a joyous...
Arts & Culture Kilbride heritage trail and map wins national award 19 minutes ago
A COMMUNITY group from Kilbride in Co Meath has received a national award for a project which created a heritage trail in their local area. Kilbride Heritage Group, which is part of Kilbride Tidy Towns, created a heritage trail and map, erected in...

Culture Ministry quietly reveals cost of crate used in Donatello bust transfer
Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video advertisement Over 40 days have passed since the quiet and controversial removal of a Renaissance bust – believed to be by Donatello – from the Spiš Museum in Levoča,...

Udaan 2025 in Pune: 200 Specially-Abled Children to Perform Cultural Acts
Katraj, 11th July 2025: In a touching celebration of inclusion, ability, and hope, YOUTH – The Power to Change organization is all set to host its annual cultural event ‘Udaan’ under its flagship initiative ‘Let’s Inspire’. The event will bring...

(LEAD) Lee completes nomination of all Cabinet posts with culture, land minister nominees
(ATTN: UPDATES with more details, comments in paras 3-7; CHANGES photo) By Kim Eun-jung SEOUL, July 11 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung has tapped a lawmaker of the ruling Democratic Party as land minister and the head of a travel platform as...

(Profile) Nol Universe CEO Chae Hwi-young nominated as culture minister
SEOUL, July 11 (Yonhap) -- Chae Hwi-young, nominated Friday as the first minister of culture, sports and tourism under President Lee Jae Myung, is an expert in information technology and tourism who previously served as CEO of NHN, one of South...
Arts & Culture ‘Concert and Conversation’ in Ashbourne Library 3 minutes ago John Donohoe
The Meath arts scene will be treated to a unique evening of music and storytelling as Cathy McEvoy & Friends take to the stage at Ashbourne Library on Tuesday 29th July from 7pm. This special 'Concert and Conversation' event invites audiences into...
Arts & Culture Lively toe-tapping jive from Laura Colgan released 3 minutes ago John Donohoe
Dunsany native, Summerhill-based singer Laura Colgan is a seasoned, full-time professional wedding and event vocalist with a huge love for country music, whose latest release 'Doublewide' is now available to stream and download on all major...
Arts & Culture Enjoy a lunch time treat from Seán Boylan at the National Concert Hall 2 minutes ago John Donohoe
Dunboyne baritone Seán Boylan is to perform in a summer lunch time concert at the National Concert Hall on Tuesday next, 15th July, with the National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland, with Luis Toro Araya, conductor. Described as two remarkable young...
Arts & Culture Enchantment at every turn at Loughcrew Fairy Festival 2 minutes ago John Donohoe
Loughcrew Gardens, Oldcastle, A82 X4Y1, will be brimming with magic as the Loughcrew Fairy Festival returns on 19th and 20th July, from 12pm to 6pm daily. Nestled among rolling green hills and ancient trees, this annual event invites families into...

(LEAD) Artist Kimsooja promoted to 'officer' rank in French cultural order
(ATTN: ADDS more details in paras 4-5; CHANGES photo) SEOUL, July 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korean artist Kimsooja was named an Officer of the French Order of Arts and Letters, the second-highest of the European country's three-tier honor. The artist...

Brisbane Comes Alive with Colours and Culture at Basava Jayanthi 2025
Brisbane, Australia – 23 May 2025: The vibrant multicultural city of Brisbane witnessed a heartwarming celebration of Basava Jayanthi 2025, hosted by Basava Samiti of Asia Pacific (BSAPAC). The annual event commemorates the birth anniversary of...