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Film
fromSlate Magazine
18 hours ago

One Devil Wears Prada 2 Character Is Going to Cause a Major Controversy. I'm Dreading What That Says About Us All.

Society's perception of body image has evolved since 2006, but underlying issues of judgment and superficiality persist.
Fashion & style
fromThe New Yorker
3 days ago

"The Devil Wears Prada 2" Gives the Decline of Magazines the Glossy Treatment

The sequel reflects a kinder, more self-aware fashion industry while showcasing character growth and societal changes over two decades.
Relationships
fromScary Mommy
4 days ago

We Don't Socialize As Much As We Did 20 Years Ago, But Is Being "Busy" Really The Reason?

Social isolation among mothers has increased, with significant declines in time spent with friends over the years, highlighting a need for socialization.
London politics
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Paul Williams: Scrutiny of garda staffing resources shows changing landscape of policing in Ireland

Garda resources in Ireland are overstretched due to changing crime trends and societal demands.
Careers
fromSilicon Canals
4 weeks ago

8 status symbols that used to mean success but now just signal insecurity - Silicon Canals

Status symbols have shifted from markers of success to indicators of insecurity and financial struggle.
Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

Divorcees Are Exposing The Marriage-Ending Moments That Made Them Think "That's It, I'm Done"

Society's increasing acceptance of divorce allows individuals to pursue happier lives after marriage.
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
1 month ago

Hong Kong show offers 'most comprehensive survey' of 21st-century Chinese art

We want to make this the most comprehensive historical survey of Chinese art in the first quarter of the 21st century. That was the first exhibition to introduce Chinese experimental art to the international art world, right after the end of the Cold War.
Arts
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A new world is being born': author Rebecca Solnit on the slow revolution' the far right cannot tolerate

Rebecca Solnit emphasizes a slow revolution in societal attitudes, contrasting it with the immediate crises of fascism and despair.
Tech industry
fromGlyph
4 months ago

The Next Thing Will Not Be Big

Technological acceleration across the 20th and 21st centuries compressed cultural cycles, producing multiple transformative innovations within individual lifetimes.
Agriculture
fromTracydurnell
8 months ago

Building out of the mistakes of the past

Gardening, investing, and societal progress require working with existing conditions and imperfect situations as a continuous process of learning and improvement.
Mindfulness
fromFast Company
8 months ago

Why your employees are actively resisting AI in the workplace (and what to do about it)

Identity is shaped by various shifting internal and external factors, influenced by societal changes and the introduction of AI into the workforce.
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

Firm steps forward': Irene Paredes praises Spain progress before Euros final

Many of us have grown up thinking that playing football was not our place. At that time, that's how I felt. Since then, firm steps have been taken forward.
Women
Germany news
fromSpiegel
9 months ago

Bunkers, Emergency Plans and the Army Reserve: Germans Growing Increasingly Uneasy as Peace in Europe Looks More Fragile

World events have transformed the perspectives and lifestyles of individuals in Germany, raising fears of a potential future war.
World news
fromBrooklyn Eagle
10 months ago

June 25: ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY

Fireworks celebrations for Independence Day are increasingly viewed as too noisy, suggesting a cultural shift towards quieter observances.
Ongoing peace negotiations between Russia and Japan have stalled due to the illness of a key diplomat.
Women
fromwww.npr.org
10 months ago

From the pandemic to porn, here's how norms around sex are shifting for Gen Z

The Supreme Court's decision on abortion has led to significant changes in Gen Z's perspectives about sex, contributing to a decline in sexual activity.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
10 months ago

Trump's Revolutionary Logic Meets the California Protests

Revolutions often force leaders to choose between radicalization and compromise when faced with opposition.
fromThe Atlantic
10 months ago

How Air-Conditioning Built Our Reality

Before the air conditioner was invented, humans faced challenges in cooling themselves; ice famines in the 19th century illustrate the lengths people went to for comfort.
Gadgets
fromMail Online
11 months ago

Musk's greatest fear realized as adults find replacement for babies

In the West, where fertility rates are collapsing, people are increasingly opting for dog ownership over children, viewing pets as less burdensome and more fulfilling.
Parenting
Chicago Cubs
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago

We are a passionately multiracial team': Zimbabwe return to England transformed

Zimbabwe's cricket transformation reflects broader societal changes, transitioning to a truly national game after years of turmoil.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
11 months ago

Sunny Side Up: Tips For Maintaining Optimism

Embracing hope is essential to maintain a positive outlook amid societal challenges.
Cognitive behavioral strategies can alleviate feelings of anxiety and uncertainty during tough times.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
11 months ago

'Caught by the Tides' turns discarded documentary scraps into a remarkable drama

Jia Zhangke's 'Caught by the Tides' innovatively blends two decades of personal footage into a unique narrative focused on a woman's life amid societal change.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
11 months ago

'I will miss it so badly' - emotional Joe Duffy recounts Liveline highlights and teases future plans

Joe Duffy reflects on his 27-year career with Liveline, emphasizing its social impact and the importance of new voices for the program's future.
London startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 year ago

I'm delighted to see gen Z men flocking back to church I just hope it's for the right reasons | Jessica White

Church attendance in England and Wales has risen by 50% in six years, notably among young men.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 year ago

Opinion | Come With Me if You Want to Survive an Age of Extinction

The digital revolution is creating a significant cultural bottleneck, threatening established ways of life and traditional institutions.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 year ago

If Britain is now resetting the clock on trans rights, where will that leave us? | Gaby Hinsliff

The Supreme Court ruling prioritizes biological sex over gender identity in equality law, a significant and potentially regressive shift in societal attitudes.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 year ago

From homework to housework, how British attitudes have changed since the 1930s

Public attitudes towards household chores and gender roles have significantly changed over the last 80 years, with men taking on more household responsibilities.
fromPitchfork
1 year ago

caroline: "Tell me I never knew that" [ft. Caroline Polachek]

I don't even know if I'm alive/But I don't wanna be somebody else, sings Polachek, capturing an uneasy sense of dislocation in contemporary society.
Digital life
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