South Korea’s Han Kang wins Nobel Literature Prize
South Korean author Han Kang has won the Nobel Prize in Literature. The 53-year-old fiction writer is a former winner of the Man Booker International Prize for her 2007 novel The Vegetarian. At the ceremony she was praised “for her…
The mysterious New York nanny who helped shape 20th-century street photography
For much of her life, Vivian Maier was something of a mystery. Her photographic talent went largely unrecognized because she kept her work a secret from most of the people who knew her, including the New York and Chicago families…
Discover Why ‘The Raven,’ Edgar Allan Poe’s Narrative Poem About a Distraught Lover and a Talking Bird, Remains an American Classic
Published on this day in 1845, the work used alliteration, internal rhyme and repetition to draw in readers, lending it a dark and melancholic tone Despite gaining national renown after “The Raven” was published in 1845, Edgar Allan Poe…
Oscar Joyo Harnesses Color and Pattern With Latest Works
Vibrant and bold, Oscar Joyo’s latest body of work which was exhibited at Thinkspace Projects in Los Angeles, vibrates the retina; while delving into his childhood memories childhood in Malawi and themes of Afrofuturism. We interviewed the artist and discussed his fascination with…
The insect that painted Europe red
Truly vibrant red was elusive for many years: until a mysterious dye was discovered in Mexico. Devon Van Houten Maldonado reveals how a crushed bug became a sign of wealth and status. Although scarlet is the colour of sin in…
The Number Of People Living On The Streets Of Oahu Has Nearly Doubled In The Last Decade
More people than ever are sleeping on Oahu’s streets, parks and beaches, according to data from an annual homeless survey released Wednesday. The Point in Time count — a federally mandated effort to identify the number of people experiencing homelessness…
WORLD Stampede at India’s Kumbh Mela Hindu mega-festival leaves at least 30 people dead, police say
Prayagraj, India — A pre-dawn stampede at the world’s largest religious gathering killed at least 30 people in India on Wednesday, with many more injured after a surging crowd spilled out of a police cordon and trampled bystanders. Deadly crowd…
I’m So Sorry to Tell You This, But Your Rogaine Could Kill Your Cat
Cat people such as myself will sacrifice anything for their pet. We give up fresh flowers (too many are toxic to cats), candles (the house will burn down when they get knocked over), and even a good night’s sleep (those…
YOASOBI, Ado & ATARASHII GAKKO! to Perform at ‘matsuri ’25: Japanese Music Experience LOS ANGELES’
The Japan Culture and Entertainment Industry Promotion Association (CEIPA) has announced matsuri ’25: Japanese Music Experience LOS ANGELES, a concert featuring performances by Ado, ATARASHII GAKKO! and YOASOBI, which aims to introduce world-class Japanese music to the global stage. Scheduled…
See southern Africa in a new light—on a lake cruise
Two small, beady eyes are watching me. I’m close enough to see light swirling around the green irises, the black pupils reduced to the thinnest of slivers. It’s a lazy, passive, even dismissive look that’s cast my way by a…
Hacking Democracy: How Elon Musk Is Disrupting European Politics
Elon Musk became the richest man in the world by taking on established industries with disruptive start-ups like PayPal, Tesla and SpaceX. He’s now using a similar playbook to upend European politics. Mr. Musk has been using the algorithmic influence…
The toxic color that comes from volcanoes
For centuries, the orange pigment was sourced from a toxic mineral. Kelly Grovier looks at a hue that alchemists believed was crucial to creating the Philosopher’s Stone – and which allows art to swivel between different states of being. Expunge…
A brief history of sunglasses, from Ancient Rome to Hollywood
Sunglasses, or dark glasses, have always guarded against strong sunlight, but is there more to “shades” than we think? The pupils of our eyes are delicate and react immediately to strong lights. Protecting them against light — even the brilliance…
Who Is Liang Wenfeng, the Founder of A.I. Start-Up DeepSeek?
When Chinese technologists debated why the country’s biggest investors and tech firms failed to anticipate the rise of generative A.I., many pointed to a single culprit: China’s companies were obsessed with quick returns in a fiercely competitive market. Armed with…
Where to order a bubble waffle
From the entrance between Target and Nordstrom Rack, up the escalator, past the Cinnabon and across from Forever 21 there is a young man, whose biceps must be burning, scraping ice cream into rolls, again and again, and stacking them…
A new Supreme Court case would force the government to create religious public schools
The Supreme Court announced on Friday that it will hear two cases that are likely to revolutionize the relationship between church and state, at least in the context of public schools. Both cases, known as Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board…
Y2K Fashion 101: How the Millennium Started Trending All Over Again
What comes after Y2K fashion? More Y2K fashion, of course! Picture this: a midriff-baring ribbed tank top paired with camouflage cargo pants, and a Fendi baguette bag nonchalantly slung over the shoulder; frayed denim shorts belted by a chunky round…
‘There was a hand coming through the window’: The surprising story behind Kate Bush’s first hit Wuthering Heights
Kate Bush wrote her chart-topping debut single when she was just 18 years old. She told the BBC about the origins of a literary love song that began a unique career in music. Kate Bush’s debut single, Wuthering Heights, was…
2025 NFL offseason: Bills must get help for Josh Allen, plus one thing every other team needs to do
While the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs are preparing for the Super Bowl, 30 other NFL teams are preparing to get there next season. Several teams have filled their head coaching vacancies and are assembling their staffs while other…
The shady past of the color pink
A hue now associated with innocence once had a murkier meaning: Kelly Grovier looks at the ways in which pink has represented violence and seduction. Pink is a double-edged sword. While red is raucous and racy, and white is prim…