Every year, the Met Gala transforms the steps of New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art into one of the biggest fashion stages. Designers, celebrities, and cultural figures gather around an exhibition meant to celebrate fashion as an art form, often honoring the people and movements that have shaped the industry. But the subject of the 2027 exhibition is already raising a more complicated question: Who deserves to be celebrated? The Metropolitan Museum of Art has announced that its 2027 Costume Institute exhibition, ‘John Galliano: Horizons’, will examine the career of John Galliano, one of the most influential and theatrical designers…

For years, there’s been a common belief that younger generations simply do not enjoy reading anymore. But today’s online book communities tell a different story. Readers are discovering books through social media, podcasts, and recommendations from creators they trust, making reading more accessible than ever before. The difference isn’t that young people have stopped reading; it’s that they’ve changed how they find books. Instead of relying on assigned reading or bestseller lists, many are choosing stories that genuinely interest them. Reading isn’t disappearing; it’s evolving, and that evolution is helping a new generation rediscover the joy of books.

For many people, The Odyssey is one of those books they recognize by name but have never actually read. Written nearly 3,000 years ago by the ancient Greek poet Homer, the epic has long been regarded as one of the foundations of Western literature. Yet despite its influence, it often carries the reputation of being a difficult classroom assignment rather than an engaging story. ​Today, however, The Odyssey is experiencing an unexpected resurgence. From Christopher Nolan’s upcoming film adaptation to the growing popularity of Epic: The Musical and renewed interest on social media, Homer’s tale of Odysseus’ journey home has…

America has changed dramatically since 1976. Diseases that once claimed thousands of lives are now preventable, technology has transformed nearly every aspect of daily life and many Americans enjoy opportunities that would have been difficult to imagine 50 years ago. Yet despite these advantages, public confidence in the country’s future has steadily declined. As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, an important question emerges: If America is better off in so many measurable ways, why do so many people feel like it isn’t? To answer that question, it is important to separate perception from measurable change. While many Americans…

For years, A24 built its reputation by taking risks that Hollywood would not: giving chances to emerging filmmakers and supporting original, experimental stories. For this reason, the news of A24’sAI partnership with Google feels so disappointing. While A24 insists the collaboration is meant to develop tools that support filmmakers, the announcement still feels at odds with the studio’s identity. Independent cinema has always been about celebrating human creativity, not finding new ways to automate parts of the artistic process. Even if AI is limited to pre-production tools like storyboarding, the partnership raises an important question. How much technology can become…

A year ago, Keir Starmer looked unstoppable. After leading Britain’s Labour Party to a decisive election victory, Starmer was hailed as the leader who finally returned his party to power after more than a decade of opposition. However, he is now stepping down as prime minister, marking one of the most dramatic political reversals in recent British history. The speed of Starmer’s rise and fall raises an intriguing question for Americans: Could the same forces reshaping British Labour politics also be reshaping the Democratic Party in the United States? The answer is complicated. Britain and America have different political systems.…

In a world dominated by laptops, tablets and AI, handwriting can feel like a relic of the past. Why spend time teaching cursive or handwritten note-taking when typing is faster and more convenient? But despite this disadvantage, there is more to handwriting than merely putting words on paper. Research has consistently shown that writing by hand can improve memory comprehension and critical thinking. It forces us to slow down, process information and engage with ideas in a way that typing often does not. Not every old skill deserves to disappear just because technology makes it less convenient. Sometimes, the slower…

Just days after reopening, the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool became the center of national debate. President Donald Trump’s $14.2 million renovation project was designed to transform the historic landmark into a cleaner, brighter “American Flag Blue” centerpiece ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations. Instead, visitors were greeted by a familiar sight: green algae spreading across the water. Government officials insist the issue is temporary and part of the normal startup process, but the controversy has already raised larger questions about public spending, government accountability and what Americans expect from high-profile infrastructure projects. The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation was…

Every time Pixar announces a new Toy Story movie, the internet reacts the same way: “Who asked for this?” But Toy Story 5 isn’t the problem. Hollywood keeps making sequels because audiences continue watching them. It is easy to complain about another Buzz and Woody adventure, but much harder to go out and support original films when they hit theatres. If moviegoers want more creativity from Hollywood, they have to reward it. Until then, they should not be surprised when they announce Toy Story 6.

NASA recently announced the four astronauts selected for Artemis III, the latest mission in the agency’s ambitious Artemis program, which aims to return humans to the Moon and lay the groundwork for future deep-space exploration. The mission represents another major step in NASA’s long-term goal of establishing a sustained Human presence beyond Earth and eventually sending astronauts to Mars. Artemis III, currently scheduled for 2027, will test critical technologies and systems that could shape the future of space travel. But when NASA revealed the crew, many people noticed something almost immediately: all four astronauts were men. The announcement quickly sparked…