Tags: Culture

Kremlin’s anti-trans law leaves many Russians asking, ‘Who’s next?’

Freedom Europe Kremlin’s anti-trans law leaves many Russians asking, ‘Who’s next?’ | View caption Hide caption The Kremlin’s ban on gender-affirming care signals an acceleration of Russia’s authoritarian drift, with treatment of trans people as a signal to distinguish Russia from the West. “We are left with nothing,” says Nef Cellarius, coordinator of Peer-to-Peer, a…

The Check-In: Dive into the Bahamas, road trip snack essentials, and more

Welcome to The Check-In, our weekend feature focusing on all things travel. The Bahamas is a paradise for all types of divers For divers, no place compares to the Bahamas. There’s shark diving, scuba diving, reef diving, wall diving, cave diving, and shipwreck diving. The water is clear, with visibility of up to 200 feet,…

The ‘Barbie’ vs. ‘Oppenheimer’ debate makes its way to the U.S. Senate

WASHINGTON — Senators are heading into the weekend as divided as ever on a question plaguing America: “Barbie” or “Oppenheimer?” As they headed for the doors Thursday night for a four-day break, after voting on a series of amendments to the National Defense Reauthorization Act, many senators said they’re planning to enjoy this weekend’s double feature.…

Top BBC broadcaster suspended after allegedly paying teen for sexually explicit photos

A top newscaster with the BBC has been suspended after allegations that he paid thousands of pounds for sexually explicit photos of a teenager, the network said Sunday.  Britain’s publicly supported broadcaster said it was investigating “a complex and fast-moving set of circumstances” surrounding the unnamed presenter, according to a statement obtained by The Associated…

The Decanter Wine Club: Premium bottles, handpicked by expert judges

The Decanter Wine Club is curated by Europe’s leading wine publication and the home of the biggest world wine competition, the Decanter World Wine Awards. Bid farewell to disappointing bottles and rest in the knowledge that each wine has been meticulously handpicked from top-scoring and award-winning selections from the Decanter Awards and recent panel tastings.…

What does Vox’s rise mean for Europe?

Nearly 50 years after the death of General Francisco Franco, the nationalist right might be on the verge of once again taking power in Spain. The center-right Popular Party seems likely to emerge from this Sunday’s elections with the most votes, The Associated Press reported — but probably will need support from the “populist right” Vox…

Sound of Freedom brings the culture wars to the big screen

Is QAnon winning at the box office? Variety reported that’s what some critics are saying about the success of Sound of Freedom, a faith-based thriller about child trafficking, after it took in $40 million during its first six days of release. The movie’s defenders say that its success proves that Hollywood all too often overlooks…

Waitress fumes as she stops diners from leaving restaurant due to the small tip

A furious waitress stopped customers from leaving a restaurant until they tipped her has gone viral on . The waitress in Mexico City, , stopped customers from leaving as they haven’t given her a big enough tip. According to , she complained because the customers only left her 100 pesos (£4.55). The incident happened at…

The Check-In: Dive into the Bahamas, road trip snack essentials, and more

Welcome to The Check-In, our weekend feature focusing on all things travel. The Bahamas is a paradise for all types of divers For divers, no place compares to the Bahamas. There’s shark diving, scuba diving, reef diving, wall diving, cave diving, and shipwreck diving. The water is clear, with visibility of up to 200 feet,…