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fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 week ago

780 leftover baguettes turn into public pavilion by MERO studios in montpellier

Paysage de Pain transforms this symbol of waste into an immersive architectural experience. The installation explores gluttony not as excess, but as a lens for sustainable reinvention.
Food & drink
#transgender-rights
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Newsom voices opposition to transgender women competing in female sports: It's deeply unfair'

California Governor Gavin Newsom opposes transgender women competing in female sports, reflecting a significant Democratic divide on the issue.
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Newsom voices opposition to transgender women competing in female sports: It's deeply unfair'

California Governor Gavin Newsom opposes transgender women competing in female sports, reflecting a significant Democratic divide on the issue.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Dr. Phil's Anti-Woke Television Network Files For Bankruptcy, Sues Christian Trinity Broadcasting Network

The network, launched by McGraw in an effort to counter the cultural woke' assault, is filing for bankruptcy and claims significant financial losses.
US politics
fromFortune Europe
3 weeks ago

Corporate Italy lacks female CEOs, stock exchange head warns

Italy lacks women in leadership, and the business community must address this cultural issue, warns Claudia Parzani, chairman of Milan's stock exchange.
European startups
US politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Michael Goodwin: Trump recklessly accepting a plane from Qatar is the type of unnecessary risk that could ruin his presidency

Donald Trump risks jeopardizing his presidency through questionable financial dealings despite initial successes in his second term.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

L.A. hitmaker's red hat led accused killers to mistake him for gang rival, police say

Ray Jacobs, a promising musician, was shot and killed in a case of mistaken identity due to his attire, reflecting ongoing gang violence dynamics.
Black Lives Matter
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

MAGA influencer Charlie Kirk sparks division during San Francisco State campus visit

Despite the backlash, the event aimed to spark dialogue across the political spectrum, promoting civil discourse and finding common ground.
Left-wing politics
Independent films
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Her Abortion Drama Won Praise, but Not in Her Native Country

Dea Kulumbegashvili highlights the complexities of women's rights in Georgia through her powerful films, navigating societal taboos and political sensitivities.
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Sexual violence and harassment endemic' in French entertainment industry, report finds

The entertainment industry in France still harbors endemic sexual violence and harassment, despite the impact of the #MeToo movement.
Paris food
fromKqed
3 months ago

France's #MeToo Reckoning Puts Gerard Depardieu - and the Country - on Trial

The trial of Gérard Depardieu represents a profound national moment in France regarding consent and cultural attitudes towards sexual behavior.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

North Dakota Senate Rejects Measure Asking Supreme Court to Revisit Gay Marriage

North Dakota senators rejected a measure to challenge the Supreme Court's same-sex marriage ruling, reflecting division among Republicans on cultural issues.
Left-wing politics
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Why Dems can't break out of 'Trump denial' (and why lefty loser Tim Walz thinks he has a '28 shot)

Dems are in denial about their electoral defeats and continue to ignore core voter issues.
NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Her Father Took Her on a Trip to Pakistan. The Police Say It Was a Trap.

Hira Anwar was murdered by her father for expressing her identity, highlighting issues of parental control and cultural shame.
France politics
fromwww.thelocal.fr
4 months ago

PODCAST: Can Macron keep Trump on Europe's side and will France face a tourism backlash?

France claims the title of the best sandwich in the world according to TimeOut's ranking.
The podcast discusses the implications of France's new law banning the hijab in sports.
The UK’s new travel authorization impacts non-British visitors.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
4 months ago

Even an Unhinged Trump Speech Can Be Boring

Trump's address to Congress, the longest in modern history, focused on personal triumph while glossing over economic concerns.
#trump-speech
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Film
fromRoger Ebert
5 months ago

Sundance 2025: The Things You Kill, Sukkwan Island, LUZ | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

Sundance often lacks standout international films, but Alireza Khatami's 'The Things You Kill' shines as a powerful narrative exploring violence and identity.
fromESPN.com
8 months ago

Canada: Spying part of 'unacceptable culture'

Canada Soccer's CEO Kevin Blue stated the incident was tied to a broader issue of culture within the organization, indicating deep-rooted problems needing serious attention.
Canada news
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