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fromFast Company
3 days ago

Swatch pulls global ad campaign after outcry over racist image

Swatch apologized and removed a controversial ad perceived as racist, addressing consumer backlash.
Digital life
fromRoughMaps
2 weeks ago

10 Things Locals Hate About Digital Nomads & 10 Things They Like - RoughMaps

Digital nomads can create challenges for locals through their lifestyle choices and behaviors.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

New York governor hits back at Ted Cruz for mocking her headscarf at cop's funeral

Kathy Hochul wore a headscarf to honor fallen Muslim officer Didarul Islam at his funeral and criticized Ted Cruz for mocking her respectful gesture.
US politics
fromPadailypost
2 weeks ago

Human remains found in park

Authorities ruled that the remains discovered in Twin Pines Park were not those of Ylva Hagner, who vanished 29 years ago. They are likely of a long-ago Native American.
California
Marketing
fromDigiday
4 weeks ago

Brands navigate political tightrope amidst heightened culture war risks

Brands are increasingly cautious in their marketing strategies to avoid political backlash in a polarized environment.
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Help! Our New Neighbors Are From Another Country. They Have a Custom That Has Completely Thrown Me for a Loop.

Neighborhood food exchanges can create challenges when dietary restrictions conflict with cultural gestures of hospitality.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

How Hollywood films are modified by censors around the world DW 07/22/2025

India's CBFC drastically censors content, altering films even for mature audiences.
fromFortune
1 month ago

Trump demands Washington Commanders switch back to 'Redskins' name

Trump emphasized that the Washington football team would be "much more valuable" if it restored its original name, the Redskins, pointing to a claim of significant public support for such a change.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Trump threatens to hold up stadium deal if Washington Commanders don't switch back to former name

Trump threatens to halt Washington NFL stadium deal if the team does not revert to Redskins name.
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Trump calls for old Commanders, Guardians names

President Trump stated that the Washington football franchise should revert to the Redskins name, highlighting public desire for it and expressing concern over heritage loss among Native Americans.
US politics
fromKotaku
1 month ago

Esports Player Changes Name From 'Hitler' To 'Henry' And Apologizes

Esports players often use handles instead of real names for brand awareness; a player recently changed their offensive handle after public backlash.
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

You Need To Avoid Saying These Seemingly Harmless Phrases To Someone You're Dining With

You never know what someone else is going through and why they're eating what they're eating, highlighting the complexities behind dietary choices and interpretations of comments.
Food & drink
fromDailycaller
1 month ago

Jewish Advocacy Group Slams Zohran Mamdani Over Video Featuring Men 'Cosplaying Jews' During Hanukkah

Zohran Mamdani posts Indian men cosplaying Jews, spinning dreidels and lighting the menorah. Our holidays and traditions are sacred and not for your comedic pleasure @ZohranKMamdani - this is sick.
US politics
fromFox News
1 month ago

Jewish group slams Democratic NYC mayoral hopeful over 'sick' mockery of 'sacred' traditions

Zohran Mamdani posts Indian men cosplaying Jews, spinning dreidels and lighting the menorah. Our holidays and traditions are sacred and not for your comedic pleasure, Zohran Mamdani - this is sick.
US politics
fromHealthbeat
1 month ago

NYC senior care provider loses federal funding over its programs that help immigrants feel at home

"They said, 'Dr. K, we know what you are looking for, but, you know, we don't have any curry-serving facilities,'" she recalled.
Public health
fromeLearning Industry
1 month ago

Why A One-Size-Fits-All Approach Fails In Global eLearning

A one-size-fits-all approach in international eLearning leads to disengagement and resentment among learners due to cultural differences and varying learning contexts.
Online learning
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Help! My Son Wants to Go to Church. Uh, I'm Not Sure I Can Support This.

Encouraging a child's spiritual growth requires balancing support with awareness of cultural sensitivity.
fromTampa Free Press
2 months ago

How Evok Healthcare Marketing Is Breaking Stigma And Rebuilding Public Trust

Evok Advertising transforms healthcare marketing through empathy-driven storytelling that builds trust and engagement in diverse communities.
fromGSMArena.com
2 months ago

OnePlus 15 to bring some big changes

OnePlus 15 will likely replace the OnePlus 13, avoiding '4' due to cultural reasons, while introducing a lower-res display and new camera branding.
Artificial intelligence
fromHackernoon
2 years ago

How We Taught a Neural Network to Design Headstones | HackerNoon

Machine learning can be applied to memorial design to create customized gravestones that honor individual preferences and cultural considerations.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Syria asks women to dress modestly on beaches but says bikinis still allowed

The recent directive by Syria's government encourages modest swimwear at public beaches, but clarifies there will be no legal penalties for wearing bikinis.
Women
fromApartment Therapy
2 months ago

This 1920s Colonial House Was Once "Creepy and Sad" Until Bright Paint Revived It

"For me, especially for Black people and for women, especially in this climate, I want people to come home and feel like they have something for themselves where they're in control and where they feel loved."
Graphic design
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

New York's ban on Native American mascots in schools runs into Trump

The movement to replace Native American mascots in schools faces challenges following federal intervention citing discrimination issues.
fromTheartnewspaper
2 months ago

British Museum faces internal criticism over Israel independence day event

The British Museum's event honoring Israel's founding anniversary ignited staff anger and external outrage amid ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
fromWho What Wear
2 months ago

The Mistakes AAPI Brides Say to Avoid on Their Wedding Days

Understanding cultural significance enhances wedding guest etiquette.
Learning about traditions fosters respect and thoughtful participation.
fromConsequence
3 months ago

Foo Fighters' Jakarta Tour Rider Has Permission to Swear, Limited Protection from Indonesian Decency Laws

For Foo Fighters' first concert in Jakarta, Indonesia since 1996, the band's tour rider includes limited permission to swear onstage.
Portland food
Marketing tech
fromForbes
3 months ago

How Global Brands Can Avoid Cultural Missteps In New Markets

Expanding into new markets offers growth opportunities but poses risks of cultural missteps.
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

Help! My Relationship Is Being Torn Apart by Dueling Therapists.

The idea of couples therapy could open up our relationship's dynamics to a third-party’s interpretations, which my partner fears may be biased against him.
Relationships
fromTODAY.com
3 months ago

When is a child too old to be in an opposite-sex changing room? The internet debates

I teach 7 and 8 year olds, and believe me, by age 6-plus, body awareness kicks in. And I can see for some of the lads in the changing room, it's as uncomfortable for them as it is for us.
Parenting
Typography
fromMedium
3 months ago

She Cried Over an Umlaut: What a Tiny Mark Taught Me About UX, Respect, and Human Experience Design

Cultural sensitivity in design is crucial as we navigate AI's impact on communication.
fromMedium
3 months ago

She Cried Over an Umlaut: What a Tiny Mark Taught Me About UX, Respect, and Human Experience Design

Cultural sensitivity is a mark of overall competence, especially in design, as we navigate complexity in an AI-driven era where understanding diverse languages is crucial.
Typography
fromMedium
3 months ago

A Guide to Product Localization: Designing for New Markets

Product localization customizes products for target market languages, cultures, and regulations.
76% of shoppers favor products with information in native languages.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Freakier Friday cast and crew criticise hurtful' Asian stereotypes in 2003 film

I remember watching it and feeling torn, mostly about the Asian representation. It was something I brought up right away when I had my first meetings with the producers.
SF parents
NYC parents
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Why is Trump arm wrestling with the New York State Education Department over the fate of a high school mascot?

New York prohibits Indigenous-themed mascots in schools to protect cultural respect.
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

River Cats drop reviled alternate identity 1 day after unveiling it

Our recent marketing campaign for an alternative identity clearly missed the mark. Our intention was to creatively reference the rich history of Sacramento and gold country, but our approach was wrong, and we are sorry for the mistake.
San Francisco Giants
Artificial intelligence
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

AI Therapists Are Biased-And It's Putting Lives at Risk

AI therapy systems often misinterpret cultural distress expressions, risking harm to users.
Diverse training datasets are vital to addressing biases in mental health AI.
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