New exhibition aims to broaden understanding of Africa through art and cultural history Posted December 10, 2024 A new exhibition in western Germany is hoping to expand the public’s perception of Africa via art and cultural history. “The True Size of Africa” is at the Völklingen Ironworks…
Hello Kitty turns 50 with new exhibition in Tokyo Posted November 28, 2024 Hello Kitty, one of the most loved Sanrio characters, is marking her 50th anniversary with a bang. A new exhibition marking the milestone opened in Tokyo's Nat…
US standouts in arts and humanities honored by emotional Biden Posted November 19, 2024 President Joe Biden became emotional as he honored acclaimed filmmakers, singers, writers, and others who have made their mark on
Lowriding is more than just cars, it’s about family, culture, and pride for US Latinos Posted November 12, 2024 A movement of cultural expression with origins in Mexican American and Chicano communities, lowriding is a way for a person to show their pride, family, and culture. Lowriding …
Is the food in the fridge still good? California wants to end the guessing game Posted November 1, 2024 Food labels that say “sell by” or “best before” are misleading because they have no universal meaning under current laws. Now California wants to crack down on su…
As theaters struggle, many independent cinemas in Los Angeles are finding their audience Posted October 27, 2024 Streaming—and a pandemic—have radically transformed cinema consumption, but there is a growing number of mostly younger people contributing to a renaissance of LA’s independent th…
Turkey wants to regulate Germany’s beloved döner kebab street food Posted October 18, 2024 The scene at Kebap With Attitude in Berlin’s trendy Mitte neighborhood is typical of any street-side stand or restaurant where cooks pile the ingredients into pita bread to create…
Dogs working 9 to 5: the Australian office full of hounds and hugs Posted October 8, 2024 The office dog is nothing new and is always a treat for the owner, dog, and employees lucky enough to have one. But in Tasmania, one insurance firm has made it a policy that emplo…
She made ‘very demure’ go viral. Now she wants to trademark its use. Posted October 6, 2024 “Very demure, very mindful” has become the latest vocabulary defining the internet’s summer. TikTok creator Jools Lebron is working to trademark the use of her no…
Product sourcing a challenge for Canadian skincare maker Posted October 2, 2024 “Clean beauty,” the idea of promoting healthy and environmentally friendly beauty products, is all the rage online and in big-box stores. But knowing exactly what…