A recent event at a hotel saw a mix of old and new social norms. Kids enjoyed buttering rolls and posing for photos under a balloon arch. During a free dance session, girls bounced to Dua Lipa's hit, while boys roughhoused, all under the watchful eyes of parents recording the fun. This generation might not master the art of handwritten notes on fancy letterhead, but...
Charlize Theron recently found herself in the middle of a social media storm. It all started at a charity event where she made a joke about not being invited to Jeff Bezos' lavish $50 million wedding. She quipped, "They suck and we're cool, " which some fans took seriously. The comment sparked a wave of criticism, with many accusing her of being jealous or bitter. T...
Charlize Theron didn't hold back while hosting her charity event. She joked about not being invited to Jeff Bezos' $50 million wedding. She said, "They suck and we're cool. " But then she got serious. She talked about big problems in the world. She mentioned how bad things are getting for immigrants, women, and LGBTQ+ people. Theron didn't stop there. She said, "Yea...
Young women from Generation Z are trading in their usual summer plans for a unique experience. Instead of beach houses or partying, they are choosing to spend their time at convents and monasteries. This trend is not just about taking a break from social media and dating apps. It is also about embracing a vow of silence, where they communicate only through writing or...
Kneecap, the Belfast rap trio, took the stage at Glastonbury's West Holts, turning it into a political battleground. The crowd, drawn by controversy and curiosity, packed the area, forcing organizers to set up barriers early. The band wasted no time addressing the elephant in the room: Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's recent remarks calling their appearance "not app...
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, men and women often want different things when it comes to having kids. Men usually want more children than women do. This isn't just about personal preference. It's tied to deeper social and gender rules that shape how people talk and decide about family planning. A recent study dug into this topic. Researchers talked to men...
In the United States, there's a group of people who are often overlooked when it comes to grief and loss. These are older parents who have lost their only child. It's a tough topic, and not many studies have looked into how these parents cope. A recent study tried to understand what it's like for these parents. They talked to 24 people who had gone through this kind...
In a world where social media is often blamed for spreading misinformation, a recent study reveals a surprising twist. It turns out that following news accounts on platforms like Instagram and WhatsApp can actually make people more informed and improve their ability to spot false information. The study involved over 3, 000 participants in France and Germany. They we...
Weddings are supposed to be joyful, but for one bride, it turned into a lesson learned the hard way. A woman, now divorced, shared her story about how her ex-husband's behavior on their wedding day hinted at bigger issues ahead. Just moments after saying "I do, " he smeared cake on her face, a tradition that left her feeling disrespected and humiliated. The bride, w...
Monkeys are highly social creatures, much like humans. This similarity makes them perfect subjects for understanding human behavior and social challenges. However, observing and recording their interactions manually is time-consuming and often inaccurate. A breakthrough in technology has changed the game. Scientists developed a marker-less 3D motion capture system. ...