Tag #Pop Culture

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aljazeera.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Hulk Hogan, Wrestling Icon, Dies at 71

Hulk Hogan, a WWE Hall of Famer and iconic wrestler known for his contributions to making wrestling a global phenomenon in the 1980s, died at age 71; his death was announced by WWE on Thursday. Hogan was also known for his controversial statements and political endorsements.

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theguardian.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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US Captivated by Resurgent British Culture

A renewed interest in British culture is sweeping the US, fueled by popular shows, increased searches for "British men," and celebrity relationships, reflecting a more diverse and globally connected British identity compared to the 1990s' "Cool Britannia.

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forbes.com
🌐 65% Global Worthiness
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Squid Game Season 3: Food as a Narrative Device

Squid Game Season 3 uses food—boxed lunches, a guard feeding a baby, a lemon slice—to subtly reveal players' emotional states, power imbalances, and the persistence of humanity amid brutality, sparking significant fan discussion and recreations.

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24% Bias Score

No Poverty
forbes.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Bronx Native Lands Dream DC Comics Podcast Role

Frankey Smith, a Bronx native, co-hosts the DC Studios Showcase podcast alongside Tyler Coates and Coy Jandreau, blending humor and history in their commentary on DC Comics, a role that followed Smith's layoff during the pandemic which ultimately led her to pursue her dreams.

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24% Bias Score

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theguardian.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Condé Nast's Rise and Fall: A Cultural Powerhouse

Si Newhouse Jr.'s leadership at Condé Nast from 1975 shaped the magazine's cultural impact by blending high and low culture, attracting celebrities and pop stars, and expanding its portfolio, a strategy documented in Michael Grynbaum's Empire of the Elite, but facing challenges in the 21st century d...

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bbc.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Doechii's Meteoric Rise: From Bullying Survivor to Glastonbury Headliner

Doechii, born Jaylah Hickmon in Tampa, Florida, achieved Grammy Award-winning success and a Glastonbury headline slot by 2025, exceeding her initial five-year plan, through captivating performances and impactful social commentary.

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36% Bias Score

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forbes.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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San Diego Comic-Con Thrives Amidst Entertainment Industry Turmoil

San Diego Comic-Con, running July 19-23, welcomes hundreds of thousands despite major studio absences due to rising costs and industry challenges; the event, a non-profit, is projected to recover from COVID losses and maintain its community focus.

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32% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
forbes.com
🌐 65% Global Worthiness
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Star Trek Set Recreation Opens in Ticonderoga, NY

James Cawley recreated the original Star Trek set in Ticonderoga, NY, using original blueprints and the show's three seasons as a guide; the attraction is open to the public and has drawn significant interest, including multiple visits from William Shatner.

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40% Bias Score

smh.com.au
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Australian Women Farmers: Art, Agriculture, and a Growing Cultural Shift

The article spotlights three Australian women who combine farming with artistic pursuits, highlighting the growing visibility and contributions of women in agriculture, a sector where they were previously statistically invisible.

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40% Bias Score

Gender Equality
bbc.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Superman's Evolution: From Revolutionary to American Icon

The original 1938 Superman comic books portrayed the character as a revolutionary, defying authority and fighting social injustice with violence, unlike his later, more law-abiding persona; this shift is attributed to commercial interests and World War II.

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zeit.de
🌐 65% Global Worthiness
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Back to the Future": Accurate Predictions and Unforeseen Impacts

Released in 1985, Robert Zemeckis's "Back to the Future" depicts Marty McFly's journey from 1985 to 1955, accurately predicting some 2015 technologies while missing others, highlighting the unpredictable nature of technological progress and its impact on society. The film's enduring popularity is sh...

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elpais.com
🌐 90% Global Worthiness
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Misogynistic Backlash: From Britney Spears to Antifeminist Resurgence

The article analyzes the cyclical pattern of misogynistic backlash against women in the public sphere, using Britney Spears' 2007 public shaming and current antifeminist trends in Spain and South Korea as examples, demonstrating how progress in feminist movements is often followed by a resurgence of...

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76% Bias Score

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