Culture

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Entertainment

A Brand New Olympic Sport, Ski Mountaineering, Will Debut at the Milan Cortina Games

The Milan Cortina Winter Olympics will debut a new sport next month: Ski mountaineering, which combines uphill sprinting (on boots and on skis) and downhill...

by Pat Graham | Jan 5

Vonn, Shiffrin, Odermatt Chase Gold in Alpine Skiing at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Alpine skiing in its Olympic form dates back more than a century and the sport made its debut at the 1936 Games in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. Events have...

by Andrew Dampf | Jan 5

Social Media

Trans Politician Zooey Zephyr Urges Regulation of AI Girlfriend Apps Over Consent Concerns

Montana State Representative Zooey Zephyr, a transgender Democrat, has called for government regulations on AI girlfriend companion apps, warning they prime...

Jan 5

'RuPaul's Drag Race' Season 18 Queens Dish on Premiere Challenges and Guest Stars

The cast of "RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 18 gathered for an exclusive group interview ahead of the show's January 2, 2026 premiere, sharing insights into their...

Jan 4

Lifestyle

Dior Unveils Spring-Summer 2026 Lady Dior Campaign: Jonathan Anderson Infuses Iconic Bag with Intimate Craft

Dior has launched its Spring-Summer 2026 campaign spotlighting a reimagined Lady Dior bag under creative director Jonathan Anderson, emphasizing handcrafted...

Jan 5

Amid Wildfire Grief, an LA-Area Resident Sowed Sunflowers and Hope Where Her Home Once Stood

Missi Dowd-Figueroa has brought life back to her fire-ravaged plot in Altadena by planting sunflowers

by Alex Veiga | Jan 5

Travel

US Military Operation in Venezuela Disrupts Caribbean Holiday Travel, Hundreds of Flights Canceled

The U.S. military operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has disrupted Caribbean travel

by Matt O'Brien, Josh Funk and Audrey McAvoy | Jan 4

Aarhus: Denmark's Quiet Queer Haven Emerging from Copenhagen's Shadow

Nestled on Denmark's Jutland coast, Aarhus is gaining recognition as a lesser-known queer-friendly destination in Europe, blending progressive inclusivity with...

Jan 4