Culture
AI Musicians Redefine Creativity in the Streaming Era
When most bands prepare for a performance, they rely on guitars, keyboards, and drums. British AI music creator Oliver McCann, who performs under the name imoliver, instead turns to...
New Vaccine Panel Recommendations Weaken Covid and Childhood Immunization Guidance
New recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), a federal vaccine panel...
Retailers Slash Seasonal Hiring to Lowest Level Since 2009
Seasonal hiring in the retail sector is on track to fall to its lowest...
Ford Offers Subprime Buyers Special Financing to Boost F-150 Sales
Ford Motor is ramping up efforts to drive sales of its flagship F-150 pickup...
New Home Sales Jump 20.5% in August Despite High Mortgage Rates
Sales of newly built homes surged 20.5% in August compared with July, marking the...
India Recovers Piprahwa Buddha Relics After 127 Years
A treasured collection of ancient jewels believed to be linked to the corporeal relics of the historical Buddha has returned to India after more...
Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” Becomes Highest-Grossing Country Tour in History
Beyoncé has officially made history with her "Cowboy Carter" tour, now the highest-grossing country tour of all time, generating over $400 million in revenue,...
Julian Schnabel to Receive Career Honor at Venice Film Festival
American artist and filmmaker Julian Schnabel is set to be honored at the upcoming Venice Film Festival with the prestigious Cartier Glory to the...
Masked Chinese Singer Sparks Debate Ahead of Concert Debut
A 20-year-old singer from China known only by her online alias “wangzaixiaoqiao” is making headlines with plans to hold her first live concert—without ever...
Long-Lost Buckingham Nicks Album Finally Gets Reissue After 50 Years
Before the turbulence of Rumours and the arena-sized fame of Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham were two young dreamers in Los Angeles,...
Cai Guo-Qiang Explores the Limits of AI in Art Macao Exhibition
Cai Guo-Qiang, one of China’s most celebrated living artists, is venturing into unfamiliar territory with his latest exhibition in Macau, part of the 2025...
Art Macao Transforms the City into a Global Creative Hub
Macau is becoming a vibrant destination for contemporary art lovers as the third edition of Art Macao unfolds across the city over the next...
Law and the City Finds Intrigue in an Unlikely Character
While Law and the City has largely followed the comforting rhythm of a slice-of-life legal drama, one curious character has quietly emerged as its...
Seoul’s Legendary Jazz Bar All That Jazz Keeps the Beat Alive
For travelers seeking vibrant nightlife, All That Jazz in Seoul offers a soulful escape through sound. Hidden in Itaewon—Seoul’s most international neighborhood—this iconic jazz...
Heat Stress Threatens Bee Populations Amid Climate Change
Isaac Barnes wipes sweat from his face as he hauls boxes of honeycomb under the summer sun in Ohio. While he’s sweltering, the bees...
China’s Private Art Museums Struggle Amid Economic Pressures and Policy Shifts
A growing wave of closures and financial distress is challenging the future of China’s private art museums, with several institutions shutting down or scaling...
Kiyoshi Kurosawa to Explore Samurai Era Through Psychological Horror
Renowned Japanese filmmaker Kiyoshi Kurosawa, known for redefining horror with unnerving, psychologically rich films, is preparing to take on a new genre: the samurai...
The Winning Try: K-Drama Brings Underdog Spirit to the Rugby Field
The Winning Try ventures into fresh territory for Korean dramas by diving into the lesser-known sport of rugby. While the game itself might be...
Comic-Con 2025 Kicks Off with Fan Energy Despite Fewer Celebrities
The excitement was palpable on opening day at San Diego Comic-Con 2025, even without the usual star-studded lineup of celebrity panels. Fans flocked to...
