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ColourPop Faces Backlash After Harry Potter Collab

September 13, 2022

ColourPop is facing backlash for releasing a new “Harry Potter” themed makeup collection in collaboration with the franchise. The author of the “Harry Potter” series, J.K. Rowling, stirred up controversy in 2020 after revealing her views on the transgender community.

Far-Right 4channers Launch Attack on the Trevor Project’s Suicide Hotline

September 7, 2022

The far-right website 4chan launched a coordinated attack against The Trevor Project—a nonprofit organization focusing on suicide prevention among LGBTQ youth.

Lance Bass and Danielle Fishel Tease New Movie That They Are Working On About Their Past Relationship

August 31, 2022

In a recent episode of “Pod Meets World,” Lance Bass guest starred and teased that “him and fellow actor Danielle Fishel have been working together to create a movie that recounts their time together.

AI Rapper FN Meka Dropped From Capitol Records After Being Called Out For Racial Stereotyping

August 27, 2022

Capitol Records has dropped AI rapper FN Meka and offered its “deepest apologies to the Black community,” after the virtual celebrity was criticized for perpetuating racist stereotypes. This comes just 10 days after the record label signed FN Meka.

School Book Bans Are Rising at an Unprecedented Rate

September 20, 2022

According to a report by PEN America, 50 conservative advocacy groups moved to ban more than 1648 books in 32 states within the last school year. The report speaks to a growing push for censorship in public schools nationwide.

The New “A League of Their Own” Remake TV Show Doesn’t Shy Away From Strong Reputation

August 30, 2022

The recent Amazon Prime remake “A League of Their Own” demonstrated the highs and lows of what life was like in the 1940s as being a Black transgender man.

August 10, 2022

Visual Effects Artists Speak Out Against Marvel Mistreatment

July 29, 2022

Following Backlash, Hulu Will Begin To Accept Political Advertisements

July 3, 2022

California’s “Late Start” Mandate For Middle and High Schools Offers Mental Health Benefits

June 19, 2022

Lizzo Sparks Ableism Debate Over Her New Song ‘Grrrls’

Despite Death Threats, Jerusalem Proceeds With Pride Parade

June 5, 2022

Despite death threats made to organizers and politicians attending, Jerusalem still held it's 20th annual Pride Parade, an event that attracted nearly 7,500 participants. One speaker called the march a "victory of light over darkness."

UK’s First Major Exhibition Of Korean Culture To Open At London’s V&A Museum

July 16, 2022

The term “hallyu,” meaning Korean Wave, entered mainstream culture in the 1990s. It refers to the prominence of Korean culture in things like movies, theater, music, and fandoms. Now, the London V&A is gearing up to host its first exhibition of Korean culture in the modern world.

Netflix Delivers New Culture Guidelines Giving Employees Ultimatum

May 18, 2022

Netflix employees and viewers have been sharing their extreme dissatisfaction with the platform's decision to upload content that can be seen as harmful or hateful to certain marginalized audiences.

Thanks To Her Skill and Selflessness, A Writer Has Shown Women How to Achieve Resilience and Empowerment | Toya Raylonn Vickers

June 17, 2022

Oftentimes, we may find that our hobbies and professions can serve much more than simple pastimes and careers. They can be tools of comfort, learning, and most importantly, resilience. Faced with a mountain of challenges, author and writer Toya Raylonn Vickers has used her writing skills not only to empower herself, but women going through the same struggles she once did.

Ms. Pacman Makes Its Way Into The World Video Game Hall Of Fame

May 8, 2022

On Thursday, the Strong National Museum of Play announced four inductees — known for their cultural significance — into the World Video Game Hall of Fame: Ms. Pacman, Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Dance Dance Revolution, and Sid Meier's Civilization.

Author’s Guild To Launch Banned Books Club To Spotlight Censored Works

April 23, 2022

The Author's Guild, in partnership with the book club app Fable, has announced the launching of its year-long, virtual monthly "Banned Books Club" that will shine light on works — both fiction and nonfiction — that have been recently banned from school classrooms or libraries in the U.S.

Disney Resorts To Allow Mickey Mouse, Other Characters To Hug Visitors Again In Coming Weeks

April 9, 2022

Disney Parks Blog has announced that as early as April 18, traditional character greetings will be reintroduced at California's Disneyland, Florida's Disney World, and on Disney cruises. This means that guests will be able to hug and get close to costumed characters during pictures and greetings, a practice that hasn't been allowed for over two years.

Taylor Hawkins, Foo Fighters Drummer, Found Dead At 50

March 29, 2022

The Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins was found dead in his hotel room on Friday afternoon, just hours before the band was set to perform at Colombia’s Estéreo Picnic festival as part of its South American tour.

Antarctic Explorer Ernest Shackleton’s Ship, Endurance, Discovered After 107 Years

March 13, 2022

On Wednesday, the team of maritime archaeologists and technicians announced the finding of the vessel Endurance, lost in 1915 during an Antarctic expedition led by British explorer Ernest Henry Shackleton. According to the expedition, the Endurance is in fantastic shape despite its long disappearance and the conditions endured.

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Scientists May Have Solved the Mystery of an Ancient ‘Alien Goldfish’September 22, 2022 - 10:00 am
Scientists may have finally figured out where an ancient sea animal fits into the “tree of life.” The animal, known as Typhloesus wellsi, perplexed scientists for nearly 50 years, leading them to dub it the “alien goldfish.”
House Passes Election Bill in Response to Jan. 6 InsurrectionSeptember 22, 2022 - 9:00 am
The House of Representatives voted to reform the 135-year-old Electoral Count Act Wednesday. The legislative overhaul is to prevent events like the Jan. 6 insurrection from happening again.
US Task Force Recommends All Adults Under 65 Be Screened for AnxietySeptember 21, 2022 - 10:00 am
The U.S. Preventative Services Task Force recommended that all physicians screen adult patients under 65 for anxiety. The move was motivated by the country’s mental health epidemic in the wake of the pandemic.
Homebuilder Sentiment Falls for Ninth Consecutive MonthSeptember 19, 2022 - 10:01 am
U.S. homebuilder confidence in the housing market dropped to its lowest level since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Experts believe the high inflation rate and rising borrowing costs are contributing to first-time homebuyers’ hesitancy to purchase new single-family homes.
Bodies Found in Ukrainian Mass Grave Show Signs of TortureSeptember 19, 2022 - 10:00 am
Ukraine found a mass burial site of 440 graves Thursday in a forest on the outskirts of Izium. Soldiers made the discovery after retaking control of the Kharkiv region five months after its Russian occupation.

Scientists May Have Solved the Mystery of an Ancient ‘Alien Goldfish’

House Passes Election Bill in Response to Jan. 6 Insurrection

US Task Force Recommends All Adults Under 65 Be Screened for Anxiety

Homebuilder Sentiment Falls for Ninth Consecutive Month

Bodies Found in Ukrainian Mass Grave Show Signs of Torture

Dow Tumbles More Than 1200 Points After Inflation Data

NASA To Slam Probe Into Asteroid for Planetary Defense Test

ColourPop Faces Backlash After Harry Potter Collab

Apple Releases iOS 16 Update, Twitter Celebrates

China’s Zero-COVID Policy Causes Mass Food and Supply Shortages

Visa, Mastercard, AmEx To Categorize Gun Purchases Separately

New York Declares State of Emergency After Finding Polio Virus in Wastewater

ColourPop Faces Backlash After Harry Potter Collab

Far-Right 4channers Launch Attack on the Trevor Project’s Suicide Hotline

Lance Bass and Danielle Fishel Tease New Movie That They Are Working On About Their Past Relationship

AI Rapper FN Meka Dropped From Capitol Records After Being Called Out For Racial Stereotyping

School Book Bans Are Rising at an Unprecedented Rate

The New “A League of Their Own” Remake TV Show Doesn’t Shy Away From Strong Reputation

Visual Effects Artists Speak Out Against Marvel Mistreatment

Following Backlash, Hulu Will Begin To Accept Political Advertisements

California’s “Late Start” Mandate For Middle and High Schools Offers Mental Health Benefits

Lizzo Sparks Ableism Debate Over Her New Song ‘Grrrls’

Despite Death Threats, Jerusalem Proceeds With Pride Parade

UK’s First Major Exhibition Of Korean Culture To Open At London’s V&A Museum

Netflix Delivers New Culture Guidelines Giving Employees Ultimatum

Thanks To Her Skill and Selflessness, A Writer Has Shown Women How to Achieve Resilience and Empowerment | Toya Raylonn Vickers

Ms. Pacman Makes Its Way Into The World Video Game Hall Of Fame

Author’s Guild To Launch Banned Books Club To Spotlight Censored Works

Disney Resorts To Allow Mickey Mouse, Other Characters To Hug Visitors Again In Coming Weeks

Taylor Hawkins, Foo Fighters Drummer, Found Dead At 50

Antarctic Explorer Ernest Shackleton’s Ship, Endurance, Discovered After 107 Years

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