Devices keep us connected. But can we connect to the communities whose lives are upended in making those devices? A group of artists and activists show us how. Participants in a social experiment session in Lubumbashi, DRC that was put together by Collectif Cobalt, a...
The death of musician Zubeen Garg brought an entire Indian state to a standstill. When people turn stardom into selflessness they can touch millions. A mural portrait of Zubeen Garg. (Photo by Deeya Borpatra Gohain) This article was produced exclusively for News...
In a world where things move so fast, people travel from over the world to appreciate the timelessness of books written by human hand, on paper. Translations of books by James Joyce on display at the Museum of Literature Ireland. (Illustration by News Decoder) This...
Endorsements by big stars in the 2024 U.S. election didn’t change the outcome. Can British movie stars stop a big media merger? Actors Benedict Wong and Benedict Cumberbatch in their roles in the Dr. Strange movies set against the symbols for Paramount and...
Are online trends that get people to adopt customs and traditions from other countries appropriate, or is it appropriation? Two Labubu dolls discuss the China-maxxing trend. (Illustration by News Decoder) Approach a boba or bubble tea vendor in just about any city in...
A new massive exhibition by Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei asks us to reflect: What are the costs of mass production and global trade? A giant raft filled with refugees all made of polyurethane at Factory International at Aviva Studios in Manchester, England, part...
Children don’t sign up for war but are often victims of it. The longer wars last, the more children die or are displaced. People hold photos of Palestinian children in the Gaza Strip, calling for the end of the war and an end to the starvation of Palestinians,...
In South Asia, decades-long animosities divide nations and the people within them. Cricket operates on a different plane and that’s something all can agree on. Sri Lanka’s Pavan Rathnayake plays a shot during the T20 World Cup cricket match between...
Despite their simplicity, memes can both inspire new political voices and reinforce false narratives, and are affecting online discourse around the globe. A social media meme that pokes fun at the intense debate over the right to bear arms. (Illustration by News...
In response to pressure from parents, politicians in Switzerland and elsewhere are considering social media bans. But teens say that won’t solve the problem. A teen on her phone ignores a birthday cake. (Illustration by News Decoder.) This article was produced...