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From The Substance to Mormon wives: the year pop culture’s stretched, stuffed faces became too strange to ignore
As faces chase agelessness, cosmetic procedures are surging – and the taboo against commenting on women’s appearances is beginning to dissolve. “Notice how the incisors and the canines are the same ...The Guardian - 16h -
What Happened to the Tech Industry’s ‘Perks Culture’?
After mass layoffs and a pivot to A.I., the tech industry has been scaling back on the splashy and quirky benefits it had become known for.The New York Times - 2d -
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5 Ways to Avoid Happywashing in Your Company Culture
Practical ways to ensure your company is protecting its culture and employees’ well-being.Inc. - 1d -
Consuming arts and culture is good for health and wellbeing, research finds
Exclusive: Engaging with arts improves quality of life, increases productivity and creates financial ‘dividend’. Most people are familiar with the buzz that attending a memorable play, film, ...The Guardian - 2d -
Manchester United view sidelining Marcus Rashford as key to cultural reboot
Club ready to cut losses but see easier way back for Garnacho Ashworth exit part of willingness to take short-term pain Marcus Rashford has been marginalised and put up for sale by Manchester ...The Guardian - 2d -
How ‘the mother of all bubbles’ will pop
It’s time to bet against American exceptionalismFinancial Times - 3d -
The Ubiquity of ‘Wicked’ Shows How Commercial Needs are Consuming Culture
The movie’s marketing push, involving 400 tie-ins with other brands, shows how our culture has become littered with increasingly formulaic and meaningless collaborations.The New York Times - 4d -
Trump nominates conservative culture warrior to lead DOJ's civil rights division
President-elect Donald Trump tapped Harmeet Dhillon, a Republican lawyer known for championing conservative causes and the Republican national committeewoman for California, to lead the U.S.NBC News - 4d -
Insider Reveals Sabres' Trade Plans Amid Poor Stretch
NHL insider Darren Dreger shared the Sabres' current trade plans as they continue to struggle.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Beaded Patterns That Help Tell the Story of a Culture
In Singapore, women in the Peranakan community have revived the art of creating figures and geometric designs on their slippers.The New York Times - 5d -
'Pop-up' super PAC raises eyebrows
🔔 Plus: Trump at NYSE {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story 'Pop-up' super PAC funding raises 'serious red flags' An opaque nonprofit entirely funded a shadowy super PAC ...The Hill - 6d -
ServiceTitan prices IPO at $71, above expected range, after slow stretch for tech offerings
ServiceTitan said on Wednesday that it priced 8.8 million shares at $71 a piece in its initial public offering.CNBC - 6d -
Evening Report — CEO killing ignites new culture debate
{beacon} Evening Report © Benjamin B. Braun/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette CEO killing puts spotlight on violence, health industry THE BRAZEN KILLING of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has ignited a ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
CEO shooting suspect ‘loved Japanese culture,’ but critiqued its society
The Ivy league tech graduate charged with murdering UnitedHealthcare chief executive Brian Thompson in Manhattan made multiple visits to Japan earlier this year, according to those who spoke with ...NBC News - Dec. 11 -
AP PHOTOS: In India’s northeast, Nagas showcase traditional culture at Hornbill Festival
The men were dressed like warriors as they stabbed their spears in the air, reenacting a form of tribal warfare their ancestors used in battles. Many others, wearing tribal costumes, sang and ...ABC News - Dec. 11 -
Former NFL starting CB is coming out of retirement to sign with a Super Bowl contender for the stretch run
Steven Nelson is back in the leagueCBS Sports - Dec. 10 -
Minister criticises 'cultures of silence' after Gregg Wallace claims
The culture secretary said she was "prepared to take further action" against claims of misconduct.BBC News - Dec. 10 -
Grading NFL midseason trades: DeAndre Hopkins, Diontae Johnson among most, least impactful for final stretch
Let's look back at how some of the more notable trades have shaken outCBS Sports - Dec. 10 -
Ranking NFC West QBs this season ahead of what should be a chaotic division race down the stretch
Let's decide which NFC West team has the best QB for the stretch runCBS Sports - Dec. 9 -
Has Trump's election put an end to woke culture in America?
Donald Trump's election has given Americans permission to stop fearing what the say, and his return to the White House may put a dent in the woke culture.The Hill - Dec. 9 -
Lord of the ringtones: Nokia celebrates pop-culture status by opening design archive
The mobile phones we loved then lost are honoured by an online archive which reveals history of bestselling brand. “Everyone remembers their first Nokia,” says Mark Mason, who joined the telecoms ...The Guardian - Dec. 8 -
Mediocre Stretch Of Play Has Kraken Searching For Answers, Especially On Offense
The Kraken's road trip continued with an up-and-down showing against the Islanders in a win Thursday, as well as a loss Friday to New Jersey. But Seattle's offense is their biggest problem at the ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7 -
1984: The Year Pop Stardom Got Supersized
In a peak moment of pop monoculture, synthesizers pumped up songs and MTV forever changed how artists were seen. Here’s how — and why.The New York Times - Dec. 7 -
What we learned about the money fueling the final stretch of the election
New campaign finance disclosures filed late Thursday and early Friday shed fresh light on how big money, big donors and big expectations shaped the final stretch of the 2024 presidential race. The ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Standout players, ACC in trouble, upsets -- what a two-day stretch of college hoops!
In two days, four top-five teams went down while stars emerged -- as did signs of trouble for the ACC as a whole.ESPN - Dec. 6 -
Democrats must combat Trump's culture wars, new progressive chair says
The Democratic Party messed up in the 2024 election against Donald Trump and needs a dramatic shift, new Progressive Caucus Chair Greg Casar said.NBC News - Dec. 5 -
The zinc roof restorers of Paris now have UNESCO Cultural Heritage recognition
UNESCO has listed the restoration techniques for the zinc roofs of Paris as an Intangible Cultural HeritageABC News - Dec. 5 -
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Ivory Coast’s beloved staple food gains UN cultural heritage status
Attiéké is made from fermented cassava flour and has become popular across West Africa.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Facts vs. Feelings: Stars to ride or fade down the stretch, fill-ins for Week 14
Liz Loza has a feeling you'll want to dig into these facts about players who could lead you to a championshipESPN - Dec. 5 -
‘Embarrassing’ Lakers lose by 41 points amid worst two-game stretch in their history
Team have a 70-point deficit in last two games JJ Redick says his players are struggling with basics A 29-point loss in Minnesota on Monday. A 41-point loss in Miami on Wednesday. Together, it’s ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Japan's famous sake joins UNESCO's cultural heritage list
Sake is perhaps even more Japanese than the world-famous sushiABC News - Dec. 4 -
The zinc roof restorers of Paris now have UNESCO Cultural Heritage recognition
UNESCO has listed the restoration techniques for the zinc roofs of Paris as an Intangible Cultural HeritageABC News - Dec. 4 -
Boeing whistleblower says company's "toxic culture" threatened workers' safety
A Boeing Space whistleblower spoke out about alleged retaliation he faced from the company, claiming there was a "toxic culture" that threatened workers' safety. The accusation comes as the company ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Eagles win streak: 8 statistics that demonstrate how good Philadelphia has been in 8-game unbeaten stretch
The Eagles are arguably playing better than any team in footballCBS Sports - Dec. 4 -
Rap scene 'needs to know' about South Asian culture
South Asian rapper Sliime has seen his new track Bengali make its way on to the 1Xtra playlist.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
2024 in pop culture: In a bruising year, we sought out fantasy, escapism — and cute little animals
Did you have a “Brat summer” this yearABC News - Dec. 3 -
Is the Stock Market Bubble About to Pop?
Investor euphoria is soaring, but strategists remain hesitant to call it too frothy.Inc. - Dec. 3 -
Andy Paley, Whose Imprint Was All Over Pop Music, Dies at 73
Musician, singer, songwriter, producer and more, he collaborated with Madonna and a raft of other artists and helped resuscitate the career of the Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson.The New York Times - Nov. 28
