Blackface wasn’t just a stage act—it was America’s unofficial pastime for a century. A new book digs into how everyday people, not just performers, kept this racist tradition alive, turning it into a tool for politics, profit, and power. From government-sponsored shows during the Great Depression to
A Toronto director has just signed with a major agency after her first movie impressed critics and audiences alike. The film, which blends personal memories with creative storytelling, follows an eight-year-old girl whose family moves from Hungary to Canada. Things take a difficult turn when her old
Apple just made it harder to get discounts on its devices. The tech giant used to trust customers to say they were students, teachers, or parents when buying from its education store. Now, you have to prove it. This change started in 2022 but has spread to more countries, including the U. S. , Austr
A loud blast tore through a fireworks factory in Liuyang, Hunan, on Monday afternoon. The town is famous for making most of China’s fireworks sold locally and abroad. The explosion happened around 4:40 p. m. , just as workers were busy preparing for the upcoming festival season. The tragedy ha
Boston has become a surprising hub for women taking charge of artificial intelligence. Unlike the usual tech-heavy cities, this one’s seeing groups where women—often sidelined in AI’s development—are learning to shape the technology instead of just being replaced by it. Research shows women hold jus
A few years back, a quiet film about an unusual love story surprised everyone. Nobody expected much from it, but it won a top prize in Switzerland. The person behind it didn’t care about flashy blockbusters. Instead, they focused on films that felt real and risky. This person runs a company that doe
The first quarter of 2026 brought mixed results for Continental, a major player in the tire and industrial technology sectors. While sales dipped slightly due to weak global markets and currency fluctuations, the company managed to boost profitability in its core divisions. This achievement came des
Fashion stereotypes often suggest careers fade by thirty. Molly Sims decided to challenge that idea directly. At 52, she’s not just still working; she’s diving into photo shoots with more energy than many half her age. Her latest bikini shoot for Sports Illustrated isn’t just another gig—it’s a clea
The Tapajós River isn’t just water—it’s a lifeline. Locals fish there, raise families, and honor their ancestors. But now, big businesses see it as a highway for soy exports. In February, Indigenous groups took a stand by occupying a grain terminal in Santarém for weeks, blocking trucks under the sc
Tech companies often chase the next big idea without stopping to ask who’s missing from the conversation. At a recent industry gathering, three leaders shared how unexpected perspectives shifted their approach to crypto products, policies, and hiring—proving that diversity isn’t just about fairness,
