For years, bragging about exhaustion was a badge of honor. “I’ll sleep when I’m dead” wasn’t just a saying—it was a lifestyle. But as burnout culture begins to unravel, a new hierarchy has quietly emerged: the well-rested elite. In a world that runs on caffeine and chaos, sleep has become the ultimate luxury—something the wealthy…
We live in an era where every moment can be documented, every thought broadcast, and every emotion turned into content. Oversharing has become second nature—an instinct almost as reflexive as breathing. But behind the filtered photos and confessional captions lies a growing problem: the more we share, the less we seem to understand ourselves. Welcome…
Tradition has always been a bedrock—holidays, rituals, family dinners, prom, cuisine passed down generation to generation. But for Gen Z, tradition isn’t a fixed script. It’s being reimagined. Through memes, VR, reboots, and branding revivals, media is remixing the old with the new. And in the process, Gen Z is asking: which parts are worth…
We often think of entertainment—movies, concerts, theater—as a luxury. As something we do for fun. But new research makes it clear: engaging with arts and culture isn’t just about enjoyment. It’s a key part of health, well-being, and equity. How many people can access and afford those experiences matters—not only to the culture around us,…
Every few weeks it seems like we get a new “It Gurl” of pop culture — someone the internet says is “hot,” viral, can’t-miss. But when you pull back, the question is: who’s actually deciding that? Is it social media algorithms? Big streaming platforms? Influencers? Or regular people? And more importantly, what happens when the…
When an artist doesn’t just stage a concert—but transforms it into a cultural moment—something shifts. That’s exactly what Bad Bunny did with his recent Puerto Rico residency, No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí, and its surprise finale Una Más. The shows weren’t simply performances—they were powerful expressions of identity, resilience, and what it means for…
Most of us think of mosquitoes as an inevitable nuisance during summer—just a few itchy bites and some bug spray. But according to new research and field reporting, the U.S. is entering a new era where mosquitoes and other disease-carrying insects are becoming a major public health threat. Climate change, urban expansion, and global travel…
Hollywood has always had a love-hate relationship with remakes, reboots, and sequels. Lately, though, that ratio feels heavily weighted toward déjà vu—familiar characters, recycled plots, and a constant loop of “what worked before.” Actress Dakota Johnson pulled back the curtain on this trend recently, calling it out as one of the major issues in the…
Over the past few months, we’ve witnessed a growing fragmentation in vaccine policy across the United States. With federal guidance shifting, many states are stepping in to fill the void—issuing their own laws, recommendations, and rules around vaccine mandates. What was once a more uniform public health landscape is now becoming a patchwork of wildly…
Pamela Anderson is bringing back one of her most iconic roles—and this time, she’s rewriting the script with serious family involvement. She and her sons, Brandon Thomas Lee and Dylan Jagger Lee, have launched a production company called And-Her-Sons Productions, and their first project is a TV reboot of Barb Wire, the cult classic 1996…