Culture & Society — Archive
Notable deaths, cultural events with political significance, and moments where culture meets politics
Mamdani Ignites Online Firestorm After Mourning Death of Inmate Charged in Grisly Murder
The NYC mayor's condolences for a man awaiting trial on murder charges — including a meat cleaver attack at a Bronx laundromat — drew millions of views and sharp criticism.
Tim Curry, Iconic Character Actor and Star of 'Rocky Horror Picture Show,' Dies at 80
The British actor built a six-decade career spanning Broadway, film, and television, creating memorable villains and antiheroes across multiple mediums.
At Least 22 Killed, Hundreds Missing After Avalanche Triggers Deadly Flash Floods in Nepal
Victims include tourists from India, US, UK and Malaysia; South Korean hydropower workers among those unaccounted for as rescue efforts continue across affected regions.
Dolly Parton: The Life of an Iconic Country Singer
From humble beginnings in rural Tennessee to global stardom, Parton's six-decade career spans music, film, and philanthropy.
Lawmakers Across the Aisle Pay Tribute to Dolly Parton: 'A True National Treasure'
The country music legend and philanthropist died at 80 in Nashville, drawing rare bipartisan mourning from Congress.
Brain Disease in Dead NFL Players Higher Than Previously Shown, New Research Finds
Study examining deceased former professional football players finds signs of degenerative brain conditions at rates exceeding earlier estimates.
'Scared to Death': Thousands Evacuate Nevada Homes as Wildfire Spreads
The fast-moving blaze has forced mass evacuations in the Reno area, with residents describing frantic escapes and uncertain futures.
Three Unlikely Films That Carry Surprising Christian Themes Spark Debate Over What Makes a Movie 'Christian'
For audiences seeking explicitly faith-based entertainment, critics question whether thematic resonance alone justifies the label
Fitness Trainer Jillian Michaels Discusses Wellness Industry, Relocation to Wyoming in Interview
The former 'Biggest Loser' trainer, known for her podcast 'Keeping It Real,' has become a vocal critic of what she calls wellness industry pseudoscience.
Clarence Thomas Chokes Up, Recalling Promise Made After Grandparents' Sudden Deaths in 1983
The Supreme Court justice, raised by his maternal grandparents in segregated Savannah, said he decided to live the rest of his life as a memorial to them.