Culture That's Ready

10,000 brave -3C at Bradford's magical City of Culture launch

Steven Frayne, aka magician Dynamo, stars at an opening ceremony in sub-zero temperatures for Bradford 2025.

BBC News - 22m

Meta cuts DEI, marking another cultural shift ahead of Trump’s White House return

Facebook parent Meta is rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion programs, according to a memo sent to employees, marking the tech giant’s latest cultural shift ahead of President-elect ...

MarketWatch - 51m

'I've always wanted to be on a team like this': Bills' Amari Cooper is ready for the playoffs

In 10 years, Cooper has experienced one playoff win. He's hoping this time in Buffalo will change that.

ESPN - 2h

Kremlin Confirms Readiness for Putin to Meet Trump

The president-elect had said Russia’s leader wanted to meet him to discuss the war in Ukraine. The Kremlin said it welcomed such dialogue, but a meeting could occur only after Mr. Trump took office.

The New York Times - 5h

Bob Dylan Is Having a Hollywood Moment. His No. 1 Hater Is Ready.

A.J. Weberman sifted through the prophetic singer’s trash in search of meaning. He turned on him as a sellout and has spent decades trying to reclaim him for the counterculture.

The New York Times - 6h

As Madrid, Barcelona waver, Atlético are ready to grab LaLiga crown

Diego Simeone, his team and his philosophy are often written off. Each time, they bounce back.

ESPN - 9h

A culture that's ready for a different kind of close-up

Manuel Betancourt's new book, 'Hello Stranger,' explores what makes us human and the ways in which we avoid 'making contact.'

Los Angeles Times - 11h

Eames House, arboretum and other L.A. cultural gems threatened by fire: status updates

The latest updates from the L.A. County Arboretum, Villa Aurora and more as wildfires continue to damage or threaten cultural institutions across a vast expanse of Southern California.

Los Angeles Times - 2d

Facebook Shifts Content Moderation to Its Users. Are You Ready?

Meta is joining X and YouTube in shifting moderation to users. Are you ready?

The New York Times - 2d

The best way to build diverse and inclusive companies is through culture design

“Culture” has become a nebulous buzzword for businesses. But when culture is properly designed, it’s the key to high-functioning operations.

The Hill - 3h

Putin is ready for summit with Trump, says Kremlin

US president-elect says meeting being set up, emphasising a push to end war in Ukraine

Financial Times - 10h

'High demand' for City of Culture opening ceremony

'High demand' reported for open-air performance in Bradford city centre on Friday.

BBC News - 15h

How to Get Your Company Ready to Borrow in 2025

Here are some tips to make your loan applications go smoothly and quickly in the new year.

Inc. - 1d

Murray ready to be on the end of any Djokovic outbursts at Australian Open

Both players well known for fiery demeanour on court ‘I’m fine with him expressing himself how he wants’ Andy Murray says he would be absolutely fine with receiving any angry outbursts of ...

The Guardian - 1d

I Quit Drinking Four Years Ago. I’m Still Confronting Drinking Culture.

Yes, you can become sober and remain social.

The New York Times - 1d

Business Leaders Are Zeroing in on Culture in 2025

In a recent Inc. poll, leaders chimed in about their workplace priorities for the year – and company culture is taking the cake.

Inc. - 2d

Why are gen Z shunning ‘hustle’ culture in favour of long-term jobs? Here are three good reasons | Oli Mould

Unlike previous generations of workers, young people are prioritising stability over chaos and community over churn. For decades, we’ve been told that the modern workplace is a playground of ...

The Guardian - 2d

White House readies nicotine proposal in administration's final days

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story FDA rule to lower nicotine levels closes in on finish line The Food and Drug Administration is poised to try ...

The Hill - 2d

Meta goes ‘MAGA’: Facebook adjusts fact-checking approach as Zuckerberg touts ‘free expression’ and cites ‘cultural tipping point’

“We’re going to work with President[-elect] Trump to push back on governments around the world that are going after American companies and pushing to censor more,” Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said.

MarketWatch - 3d

Lions expect Montgomery to be ready for playoffs

Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell said he expects veteran running back David Montgomery, who suffered an MCL injury in the Week 15 loss to the Buffalo Bills and has been sidelined the past three ...

ESPN - 3d

Ready or not, here he comes: The ascendance of Donald J. Trump

Donald Trump is perhaps the best prepared new president in history. His legacy depends on his success.

The Hill - 3d

The Sony Honda Mobililty EV “PlayStation” car Afeela is ready for pre-registration

Sony CEO Hiroki Totoki and Yasuhide Mizuno, CEO of Sony Honda Mobility announced that the Afeela electric vehicle car with PlayStation 5 features is ready for pre-registration. There are two models ...

VentureBeat - 3d

Harris readies to certify Trump’s election win – and her decisive defeat

Kamala Harris is readying on Monday to certify the 2024 election results, affirming President-elect Trump’s victory as well as her decisive defeat to him after a whirlwind run for ...

The Hill - 4d

Pope wraps up Christmas season by calling for welcoming culture in communities

Pope Francis is wrapping up a busy Christmas season

ABC News - 4d

Get ready to rumble if Trump tries to eliminate the Dept. of Education

Though most Americans have little idea what the Department of Education does, there are many reasons it has withstood decades of GOP attacks.

The Hill - 5d

'Welsh culture isn't fantasy - so stop misusing it for mystical books'

While some celebrate the spread of Welsh language and culture, its misuse is a concern for others.

BBC News - 5d

Jeremiyah Love is expected to be ready for 7th-seeded Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl

Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman expects running back Jeremiyah Love to play in Thursday's College Football Playoff semifinal game and the Fighting Irish ground game to be at full strength against ...

ABC News - 5d

Biden honors 19 politicians, philanthropists, cultural icons with Presidential Medal of Freedom

President Biden awarded the nation’s highest civilian honor to more than a dozen politicians, philanthropists and cultural icons during a ceremony at the White House Saturday. Nineteen people ...

NBC News - 5d

From Edvard Munch to Central Cee: Observer critics choose their cultural highlights for 2025

From Thom Yorke’s Shakespearean score to 25 years of Tate Modern, Bridget Jones to Leigh Bowery, our writers anticipate the most exciting shows, releases and events of the year. American auteurs ...

The Guardian - 6d

The big chill: warming, nourishing culture to help you hibernate until spring

Whether it’s wintry films and music, time-absorbing games or compelling telly and podcasts, with all this goodness to get stuck into there really is no reason to go outside. Wolf Hall: The Mirror ...

The Guardian - 6d

Europe readies for scattergun defence-spend bonanza

Sickly economies and budgetary pressures likely to hit proposals and any increase will be thinly spread

Financial Times - 6d

FAA Head Says Boeing Must Put Culture of Safety Above Profits

A year after the midair blowout of a 737-MAX door panel sent the company in a downward spiral, federal aviation chief Mike Whitaker said the planemaker still has work to do to ensure its jetliners ...

Inc. - Jan. 3

How to Build a Company Culture Employees Will Love

Inc. 5000 founders share hard-won lessons on fostering genuine connection and building a culture every employee will embrace.

Inc. - Jan. 3

Here’s how Boeing is responding to the FAA’s call for a ‘fundamental cultural shift’ in safety

Safety and quality need to be placed above profit at Boeing, says the head of the FAA.

MarketWatch - Jan. 3

Will a devastating New Year's Eve explosion change Hawaii's fireworks culture?

Authorities and residents in Hawaii are wondering whether a New Year's Eve explosion that killed three people and wounded more than 20 will dampen the state's enthusiasm for illegal pyrotechnic ...

ABC News - Jan. 3

Are we ready for another pandemic?

After Covid-19, world leaders agreed to work together to strengthen global health systems, but negotiations on a new agreement have stalled. Five years ago, the world was hearing the first reports ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

How Italy’s Carabinieri cultural heritage protection squad foiled tomb-raiders

The force recently uncovered a clandestine dig in the middle of Naples. Looking towards the semicircular apse with a frescoed image of a partially identifiable Christ on a throne staring back at ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2