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#nostalgia
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago
UK politics

Starmer delivers some home truths in Labour's great immigration reset | John Crace

The article critiques the increasing alienation and resentment towards immigrants in contemporary UK society.
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

32 Lost Things From The Past That Kids Don't Even Know They're Missing Out On

Nostalgia for past experiences and simpler times resonates with older generations, highlighting how societal changes have transformed everyday life.
fromBuzzFeed
3 days ago
Women

Older Adults Are Sharing The Common Experiences From The Past That Have Younger Folks Confused

Older adults reflect on nostalgic experiences that are now obsolete, highlighting changes in daily life and social norms over the decades.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago
UK politics

Starmer delivers some home truths in Labour's great immigration reset | John Crace

The article critiques the increasing alienation and resentment towards immigrants in contemporary UK society.
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

32 Lost Things From The Past That Kids Don't Even Know They're Missing Out On

Nostalgia for past experiences and simpler times resonates with older generations, highlighting how societal changes have transformed everyday life.
fromBuzzFeed
3 days ago
Women

Older Adults Are Sharing The Common Experiences From The Past That Have Younger Folks Confused

Older adults reflect on nostalgic experiences that are now obsolete, highlighting changes in daily life and social norms over the decades.
more#nostalgia
#urban-development
NYC LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Bushwick, Brooklyn: Rising rents, all-nighters and crazy-ass outfits' in the US's most exciting neighborhood

Bushwick is undergoing rapid gentrification, displacing long-term residents and reshaping its cultural identity amidst rising rents.
fromTravel + Leisure
3 days ago
Portland food

Salt Lake City's Cool Factor Is Rising-and It Starts in These 3 Neighborhoods

Salt Lake City is experiencing a cultural transformation, embracing diversity and creative energy amid a youthful influx.
fromMiami Herald
6 months ago
Miami

Remember when South Florida looked like this? See the streets, clubs, hotels, stores

South Florida has undergone significant transformations over decades, with many historical landmarks erased and replaced by modern development.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Bushwick, Brooklyn: Rising rents, all-nighters and crazy-ass outfits' in the US's most exciting neighborhood

Bushwick is undergoing rapid gentrification, displacing long-term residents and reshaping its cultural identity amidst rising rents.
fromTravel + Leisure
3 days ago
Portland food

Salt Lake City's Cool Factor Is Rising-and It Starts in These 3 Neighborhoods

Salt Lake City is experiencing a cultural transformation, embracing diversity and creative energy amid a youthful influx.
fromMiami Herald
6 months ago
Miami

Remember when South Florida looked like this? See the streets, clubs, hotels, stores

South Florida has undergone significant transformations over decades, with many historical landmarks erased and replaced by modern development.
more#urban-development
Arts
fromArtforum
5 days ago

Tariff Worlds

São Paulo's art scene is transforming under Lula da Silva, reflecting broader societal changes and producing significant cultural conversations.
#tourism
Travel
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Rice paddies to mega resorts: declassified spy satellite images reveal Bali's transformation

Bali has undergone significant transformation from tranquil landscapes to major tourist hotspots, leading to environmental and social concerns.
fromArtforum
1 week ago
Arts

Soft Power

Saudi Arabia is undergoing a significant transformation towards soft power and cultural engagement, attracting international visitors and investments.
Travel
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Rice paddies to mega resorts: declassified spy satellite images reveal Bali's transformation

Bali has undergone significant transformation from tranquil landscapes to major tourist hotspots, leading to environmental and social concerns.
fromArtforum
1 week ago
Arts

Soft Power

Saudi Arabia is undergoing a significant transformation towards soft power and cultural engagement, attracting international visitors and investments.
more#tourism
Humor
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Humor as an Instrument of Social Criticism and Renewal

Humor serves as a significant tool for social criticism and cultural change, especially in post-apartheid South Africa.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago
LA Clippers

Kelsey Plum ready to be part of the Sparks culture change

Kelsey Plum is set to transform the Sparks' culture and performance after a disappointing season.
Parenting
fromBuzzFeed
2 weeks ago

People Are Sharing How Different Pregnancy And Childbirth Were "Back In The Day"

Childbirth practices have dramatically changed from past generations.
Stories reveal the stark contrasts between modern and historical childbirth experiences.
Major League Baseball
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Slow Progress of Baseball

Baseball evolves slowly, maintaining traditions while grappling with change, particularly regarding women's participation and the recent lifting of the Yankees' beard policy.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Delivered to a Predator: Al Fayed's Fixer review this startling tale urgently needed telling

Al Fayed's documented abuse of women highlights a systemic issue of exploitation in powerful workplaces that requires urgent attention.
#mental-health
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

College Mental Health: 8 Essential Mindsets

College students often struggle with mental health; it's normal and they are not alone.
Mental health skills can be learned and developed during college.
There's a need to openly discuss and better support students' mental health.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago
OMG science

Can We Speed Up Human Evolution?

Technological advancements outpace human biological adaptation
Mental health issues are warning signs of societal tension
We must intentionally evolve through cultural and systemic changes.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

College Mental Health: 8 Essential Mindsets

College students often struggle with mental health; it's normal and they are not alone.
Mental health skills can be learned and developed during college.
There's a need to openly discuss and better support students' mental health.
OMG science
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Can We Speed Up Human Evolution?

Technological advancements outpace human biological adaptation
Mental health issues are warning signs of societal tension
We must intentionally evolve through cultural and systemic changes.
more#mental-health
fromAol
1 month ago
NYC music

Vintage photos show what life looked like in the 1920s

The 1920s was an era of significant cultural, political, and social change marked by jazz music and women's suffrage.
#justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Social justice

Shifting the shame': the young gang-rape survivor spreading awareness on sexual violence

The sentencing of three rapists in India led to significant cultural change in their village, promoting respect for women and education for girls.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Women

Gisele Pelicot's case highlights the need for a seismic change in men's attitudes | Letters

The cases of men convicted for Gisele Pelicot's rape highlight a troubling lack of remorse and understanding among many perpetrators.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Shifting the shame': the young gang-rape survivor spreading awareness on sexual violence

The sentencing of three rapists in India led to significant cultural change in their village, promoting respect for women and education for girls.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Gisele Pelicot's case highlights the need for a seismic change in men's attitudes | Letters

The cases of men convicted for Gisele Pelicot's rape highlight a troubling lack of remorse and understanding among many perpetrators.
more#justice
Fashion & style
fromtime.com
5 years ago

TIME's Best Portraits of 2019

Robert Chelsea made history as the first African American to receive a face transplant, symbolizing resilience and broader medical progress.
#bullfighting
Madrid food
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Mexico City introduces bloodless bullfighting' in win for animal rights activists

Mexico City has banned traditional bullfights, transitioning to a non-violent alternative amidst ongoing animal rights activism.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
NYC politics

Mexico City Bans Traditional Bullfights for Violence-Free Option

Mexico City has enacted a ban on traditional bullfighting, prioritizing animal welfare over centuries-old customs.
Madrid food
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Mexico City introduces bloodless bullfighting' in win for animal rights activists

Mexico City has banned traditional bullfights, transitioning to a non-violent alternative amidst ongoing animal rights activism.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
NYC politics

Mexico City Bans Traditional Bullfights for Violence-Free Option

Mexico City has enacted a ban on traditional bullfighting, prioritizing animal welfare over centuries-old customs.
more#bullfighting
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
Europe politics

Poland And Cannabis

Poland's cannabis market is expanding rapidly, reflecting changing social attitudes amidst the country's conservative roots.
London startup
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Fair Play: Making Women's Sports a Lasting Powerhouse

Women's sports recognition must translate into sustained equity and support for athletes.
Transforming women's sports into a successful ecosystem is a priority for growth.
SF music
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

An 1887 Opera by a Black Composer Finally Surfaces

Classical music programming is gradually incorporating more composers of color, but substantial inequity and backlash persist.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Digital life

Want to Smoke Outdoors in Milan? Better Be Far From Other People.

Milan has banned outdoor smoking in public spaces unless proper distancing can be maintained.
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago
DevOps

These 18 Baby Names Are Going Extinct In 2025 - But I Need To Know Whether You Still Like Them

Baby names have trends, some names are fading away while others remain popular.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
UK politics

Scottish secretary becomes first cabinet minister to take full paternity leave

Ian Murray's paternity leave emphasizes its importance for familial bonding and workplace culture change.
#technology-impact
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt says AI will 'shape' identity and that 'normal people' are not ready for it

AI has the potential to significantly shape children's identity and culture, influencing their learning and social interactions.
fromOpen Culture
4 months ago
Writing

In 1894, A French Writer Predicted the End of Books & the Rise of Portable Audiobooks and Podcasts

The fin de siècle heralded the end of traditional book culture, as emerging technologies threatened the primacy of printed texts.
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt says AI will 'shape' identity and that 'normal people' are not ready for it

AI has the potential to significantly shape children's identity and culture, influencing their learning and social interactions.
fromOpen Culture
4 months ago
Writing

In 1894, A French Writer Predicted the End of Books & the Rise of Portable Audiobooks and Podcasts

The fin de siècle heralded the end of traditional book culture, as emerging technologies threatened the primacy of printed texts.
more#technology-impact
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Digital life

Hong Kong's Cabbies, Long Scorned and Frustrated, Face the End of an Era

Taxi drivers in Hong Kong are under pressure to modernize their habits to meet passenger expectations.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

In South Berkeley, once lively Baptist church is now a 6-bedroom home with a rooftop jacuzzi

The conversion of New Light Baptist Church into a residence symbolizes the challenges faced by historic Black churches due to declining membership and financial struggles.
fromwww.npr.org
7 months ago
Writing

NPR's Arts & Culture Hub welcomes Dhanika Pineda as the Inaugural Petra Mayer Memorial Fellow

Dhanika Pineda is named the Inaugural Petra Mayer Memorial Fellow at NPR, celebrating Petra's legacy in literature and cultural storytelling.
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

The Guardian view on the Pelicot rape trial: Merci, Gisele, from women everywhere | Editorial

Gisele Pelicot challenges the silence surrounding sexual assault, underscoring the need for societal change in attitudes toward victims and the legal handling of such cases.
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
5 months ago
Business

Croydon post office among 115 across the country at risk of closure

Over 100 Post Office branches, including Croydon, are at risk of closure or transfer due to major structural changes.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Writing

Sex writing feels less cringe now': are we entering a new era of erotic literature?

The resurgence of interest in sexual liberation emphasizes individual choice and expression in sexuality, distancing from societal pressures.
fromVulture
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Jerry Seinfeld Says He Wasn't Right About the 'Extreme Left'

Seinfeld recants his previous statements on political correctness and comedy, acknowledging the complexity of cultural changes and the importance of refined observational humor.
fromThe Mercury News
7 months ago
Miscellaneous

San Quentin's newest arrival - nation's first prison film festival

The San Quentin Film Festival aims to reshape perceptions of incarceration through showcasing filmmaker achievements.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago

Can Pro Sports and Drag Queens Coexist? A Mill Town Finds Out.

Introducing a drag queen at a traditional rugby match aimed to promote inclusivity and attract new fans to Keighley Cougars.
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago
Digital life

Opinion | Can The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Change a Conservative Religious Culture?

The show explores deeper themes of religious conflict and challenges surrounding gender roles within the context of modern Mormonism.
fromFortune Well
8 months ago
US Elections

How to keep a disagreement from turning into toxic conflict

Engaging in dialogue with political rivals can yield surprisingly positive and constructive outcomes, challenging widespread pessimism.
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago
OMG science

They'd come to take our heads': the surfing daredevils who risked everything for the perfect wave

The journey of Lagundri Bay surf spot illustrates a shift from a pristine locale to a commercially exploited site, raising questions about cultural integrity.
Social justice
fromwww.bbc.com
8 months ago

Real players will leave pitch over racism - Vinicius Jr

Vinicius Jr declares that Real Madrid will leave the pitch if faced with racism, urging for immediate change in football.
fromNew York Post
8 months ago
New York City

A look back at the devastation caused by a tsunami in Thailand 20 years ago

The historical relationship between Thais and their monarchy is evolving, highlighting a generational shift in respect and reverence.
The 2004 tsunami dramatically affected Thailand, resulting in massive loss and a lasting impact on its people.
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