The Trump administration will no longer mark World AIDS Day
The US State Department has announced it will no longer commemorate World AIDS Day with public messaging. This ends a decades-long tradition of raising awareness on 1 December. Read More
Coca-Cola sued by the estate of Johnny Cash for ‘pirating’ country music legend’s voice
“Stealing the voice of an artist is theft.” The estate of Johnny Cash is suing Coca-Cola for illegally hiring a tribute act to impersonate the late US country singer in…
From ‘piggy’ to ‘ugly’: Donald Trump’s latest insult to female reporters fuels backlash online
In a Truth Social post, Donald Trump lashed out at New York Times journalist Katie Rogers after an article questioned whether he was showing signs of fatigue. He responded by…
Black Friday or Buy Nothing Day: Which side of consumerism do you fall on?
While global shopping events such as Black Friday have been around for decades, anti-consumerist movements like Buy Nothing Day are now gathering more followers to combat overconsumption. Read More
Kevin Spacey set to face civil sex assault claims in court in 2026
Actor Kevin Spacey is set to face civil trials at the High Court in London next October, over separate lawsuits filed by three men who have accused him of sexual…
James Cameron says Netflix films shouldn’t qualify for Oscars
Oscar winner James Cameron says that only films made for a theatrical release should be eligible for Academy Awards, excluding movies released primarily on streaming platforms like Netflix. Read More
Fashion and arts elites unite in Doha for Franca Fund Gala, raising millions for cancer research
The inaugural Franca Fund Gala in Doha raised over $4 million for cancer research, honouring Vogue Italia’s late editor Franca Sozzani, with top fashion and arts figures in attendance. Read…
‘AI slop’: Macquarie Dictionary’s Word of the Year is a sad reflection of modern anxieties
Macquarie Dictionary, considered the standard reference on Australian English, has announced that ‘AI slop’ has been chosen by its committee and voted by the public as the Word of the…
The Vatican praises new Rosalía album ‘LUX’ for ‘provocative’ songs about faith and spirituality
The global Spanish pop star has blown fans and critics away with her radical shift in sound on ‘LUX’, released earlier this month. Now, the clergy are sharing how ecstatic…
‘The IT Crowd’ creator Graham Linehan cleared of harassing transgender activist
The IT Crowd and Father Ted creator Graham Linehan has been cleared of harassment against a trans activist but guilty of criminal damage to their phone. Read More