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fromTime Out New York
1 week ago

Let Me Tell You: The gaming trend has hit the restaurant industry

Every time there is a holiday or after you eat, you will play cards,
Board games
fromLondon On The Inside
1 week ago

Why Staying In Has Become the New Going Out in London

Convenience is a major factor driving the trend of staying in. Londoners increasingly prioritize comfort and ease at home over navigating the city's nightlife.
Digital life
fromBig Think
3 weeks ago

Most social trends aren't what they seem

A landmark article published last year by scholars Andrew Little and Rachel Meng shook the field of political science by demonstrating that most evidence for claims of a "crisis of democracy" comes from "democracy scores" based on subjective opinions.
Social justice
fromFood52
1 month ago

Villa-Worthy Breakfasts We'd Actually Wake Up For

A group of hot singles enters a villa filled with loungers and daybeds where they couple up, do challenges, and have breakfast, with avocados as a staple.
LA food
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Chimps adopt pointless social fads such as wearing grass in their ears

Chimpanzees in a Zambian sanctuary adopt grass or stick-wearing as a social trend, showing fashion-like behavior without practical purpose.
Parenting
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

As women have far fewer babies, the U.S. and the world face unprecedented challenges

Many individuals and couples are choosing not to have children, emphasizing personal freedom and career focus.
Women
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Singer Brooke Scullion: 'I had never even thought about having a kid but having that decision potentially taken away from me was terrifying'

There is increased interest among Irish women under 30 in freezing their eggs for future fertility.
fromMail Online
1 month ago

The 20 once-beloved baby names on the brink of extinction in the UK

Non-Anglo names are disappearing rapidly from UK birth records, despite an increase in births to non-UK-born mothers.
Cultural assimilation and negative perceptions influence naming choices among parents.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Who Owns the Streets? The Competition for New York's Public Realm | amNewYork

As the competition for urban space intensifies, the public realm has seen a shift in its uses and social significance, reflecting evolving patterns of living and travel.
NYC politics
fromtime.com
1 month ago

Why We Need to Bring Back House Parties

The decline of late-night socializing has become evident. A 2023 study showed just 4.1% of Americans attended social events on average weekends, reflecting a stark change.
Cocktails
fromThe Infatuation
4 years ago

7 Bottomless Brunch Options In SF - San Francisco - The Infatuation

Bottomless brunch allows for a socially accepted indulgence of mimosas and fun experiences with friends.
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
2 months ago

White Claw and Caleb Pressley Team Up to End Summer Bailing and Boost Real Connection | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Bailing on plans has become so normalized that it’s now viewed as part of the culture. White Claw campaigns against this trend, promoting presence over absence.
Cocktails
Video games
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Clubbing in Virtual Reality

VR clubbing combines virtual reality technology with music and social interaction, drawing young people into immersive dance experiences.
The phenomenon has gained traction amid COVID lockdowns, transforming social gatherings in digital spaces.
Food & drink
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Is staying in the new going out?Home is where the party is, survey shows

Americans prefer hosting gatherings at home over going out, emphasizing comfort and personal connection.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Is the gym gen Z's pub? podcast

When you see social media promoting workouts as key to feeling and looking better, it's pivotal to note that this often veers into individualistic mental health posturing.
Exercise
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

NYNext Guide To: Members-Only Clubs

New York City's social landscape is increasingly dominated by exclusive members' clubs reminiscent of London.
These clubs combine luxury amenities with social connections, positioning themselves as modern social hubs.
Cocktails
fromMail Online
4 months ago

Rise of 'Cinderella partying': Women want to be in bed before midnight

More than half of British women are choosing to stay in and go to bed before midnight, reflecting a trend of 'Cinderella partying'.
65% of women prefer staying home over partying, revealing a cultural shift in nighttime social habits.
fromTasting Table
4 months ago

Every US State That Has Banned Happy Hour - Tasting Table

Happy hour, while popular, is illegal in eight U.S. states due to concerns about its effect on drinking behaviors.
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