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...
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...
Latin dance is popular worldwide. And whether they lead or follow, people find salsa can build community and improve their health. A man and woman practice salsa dancing. (Photo by edwardolive from Getty Images Pro) To Dayani Waas, Cuban salsa dancing was a key that...
What makes normalisation powerful is its invisibility. When something is everywhere, it stops feeling like a choice and starts feeling like a cultural norm. A young man holds up his hand to say no. (Photo by Monstera Production/Pexels) This article was produced out of...
It is cold in Ukraine, where Russian bombs have cut off power for heat and electricity. To keep people warm and sane, DJs have sprung into action. People dance in Kyiv, Ukraine to warm up after Russia’s attacks on the country’s energy system left them...
We often hear how respect goes both ways. But talk to any teen and they’ll tell you that rule only seems to apply when you reach a certain age. An adult scolds a child. (Photo by Juanmonino/Getty Images Signature) This article was produced out of News Decoder’s...