Trump picks J.D. Vance, ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ author, as running mate
J.D. Vance, the Ohio senator and author of the acclaimed memoir “Hillbilly Elegy,” will be the Republican vice presidential nominee, former President Trump announced Monday.…
New Government FAR more Gareth Southgate than Michael Gove, culture sec declares as she praises England coach
THE new Government will be "far more" like Gareth Southgate and "far less" like Michael Gove, the Culture Secretary has declared.Lisa Nandy praised the England…
Cultural treasure or painful reminder? Libya’s colonial architecture | Arts and Culture
Benghazi, Libya – It happened in the middle of the night, as most destructive operations carried out without the consent of the local population are.…
‘Fly Me to the Moon’, Jason Isbell and the best L.A. culture this week
Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum in “Fly Me to the Moon,” in theaters July 12. (Dan McFadden / Apple TV+) Hello and welcome to another…
Max Hollein: Exploring the Met beyond the glamour of the Met Gala | Arts and Culture
Max Hollein on the Met’s evolution and the reimagining of its galleries.The Met is not just the venue for the glittering Met Gala, but also…
The long and ‘joyous’ road to revive Nepal’s ancient taboo scripts | Arts and Culture
Kathmandu, Nepal – Dressed in an orange kurta (loose collarless tunic) and a matching Nepali dhaka waistcoat, Lalima Shrestha pulls a brown plastic chair closer…
Empowering Change: Celebrating the World’s Leading Women Philanthropists
Philanthropy is often associated with transformative impact and social change, and many women worldwide have taken the lead in driving such initiatives. Here, we celebrate…
Stolen Cambodian artefacts returned from New York museum | Arts and Culture
NewsFeedOver a dozen stolen artefacts were returned to Cambodia from New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art. The Buddhist and other religious antiquities date back as…
Fireworks, holiday museum openings, Rolling Stones and the best of L.A.’s art and culture this week.
Geoff McFetridge’s “I’d Love to See You,” 2024, acrylic on paper, 30.75 by 39.75 inches. (Geoff McFetridge / Rusha & Co.) Welcome to an explosively…
Vicky Pattison slams Love Island fans citing 'internet culture of hate' and vile comments
Vicky Pattison took the time to write a lengthy candid Instagram post urging people to be kind and reminding them that "life is about progress,…
BET Awards: Here’s Usher’s full speech after muting backlash
Usher’s confessions about the gratitude he feels for family, friends and fans fell victim to the mute button at the BET Awards on Sunday. When…
Sean Sherman: Reviving Native American cuisine | Arts and Culture
Native American celebrity chef Sean Sherman discusses the importance of promoting traditional Indigenous food. Explore chef Sean Sherman’s journey, an Oglala Lakota tribe member who…
Axum: A Book Summary – Modern Diplomacy
“Axum” by Yuri M. Kobishchanov, edited by Joseph W. Michels and translated by Lorraine Kapitanoff, is a seminal work that meticulously reconstructs the history of…
Erica Tremblay on ‘Fancy Dance’ and sharing Cayuga language
For filmmaker Erica Tremblay, “Fancy Dance” has already achieved the highest of honors. After screening the film for an audience of Cayuga-language speakers in Toronto…
China accused of erasing religion, culture from Uighur village names | Uighur News
Rights groups’ analysis of official data from 2009-2023 shows some 630 villages in Xinjiang had their names changed in this way. China has “systematically” changed…
L.A. County lifeguard brings culture wars to the beach. Sort of
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our newsletter on the local political scene. It’s county reporter Rebecca Ellis, with help from…
‘My crew are my brothers’: Inside Tunisia’s dance revolution | Arts and Culture
Tunis, Tunisia – It is a balmy Thursday night in Tunis and the region’s coolest crowd is escaping the city centre. Headed north towards the…
Coming home to Country – ABC News
Photojournalist Rachel Mounsey follows Warumungu traditional owners in Jurnkkurakurr (Tennant Creek) as they tell stories of generational housing displacement — and their ambitious plan to reclaim…
India’s Chess Prodigies | Arts and Culture
101 East enters the high-stakes world of Indian chess and meets players reshaping the game on the global stage. India is in the middle of…
British expats in Greece highlight 'biggest' culture shock over unexpected social norms
British holidaymakers heading out to Greece for a brand-new life have been warned over a "weird" problem many are facing after upping sticks by an…