Gambling as a cultural shift
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Jonathan Nez's Navajo Roots Shape Congressional Bid
Former Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez leverages his upbringing and cultural values in a tight race to unseat Republican Eli Crane in Arizona's...
LA Art Exhibitions and Democracy Sessions Festival Launch October 2026
Los Angeles's October 2026 cultural calendar is defined by the citywide Democracy Sessions festival and a dense roster of gallery exhibitions closing...
Zaha Hadid's Clerkenwell Headquarters Reopens with Performance Exhibition
The Zaha Hadid Foundation has reopened the architect's former London headquarters as a public cultural space, launching with an exhibition on her...
Dolly Parton's Death Prompts Reflection
A writer reflects on the cultural impact of Dolly Parton's death, drawing a personal parallel to his mother's life of creating happiness.
Defector Writers Test Red Lip Tutorial for Reds Week
Lauren and Alex from Defector attempt a red lip look as part of Reds Week, sharing their personal histories with lip products and applying makeup...
FBI repatriates 48 Egyptian artifacts to Cairo
The FBI returned 48 illegally trafficked cultural artifacts to Egypt during a ceremony in Los Angeles last Friday. The items span from the Pharaonic...
Slayyyter finds mainstream success with sold out LA shows
Slayyyter performed two sold-out shows at the Shrine in Los Angeles to support her new album, Wor$t Girl in America. The event marked a significant...
The Dark Side of The Sims: Why Players Are Boycotting the Beloved Game
The Sims series has been a cultural phenomenon for over 25 years, but its recent acquisition by a group of private investors has sparked controversy...
Weezer's Shifting Sands of Success
Weezer's new album, their 20th, marks a shift in the band's approach to songwriting, with Rivers Cuomo adopting a more strategic mindset to create...
Producer Christine Vachon on Fighting for Provocative Stories in US Independent Film
Christine Vachon, a trailblazing producer in US independent film, has been making idiosyncratic American cinema for over 35 years. Her production...
American Doctor: A Harrowing Film on Gaza's Collapsing Hospital System
A new documentary film, American Doctor, follows three doctors from different cultural and religious backgrounds as they volunteer on the frontlines...
Drake's Midlife Pivot: A Shift into the Creator Economy
Rapper Drake has been making headlines with his recent foray into the 'creator economy', partnering with a crypto-gambling platform and...