Culture & Society — Archive
Notable deaths, cultural events with political significance, and moments where culture meets politics
Two Helicopter Pilots Killed in Utah Wildfire Crash While Fighting 174-Square-Mile Blaze
The pilots were employed by Helicopter Transport Services under contract with the U.S. Forest Service; the NTSB will investigate once crews can access the crash site.
YouTube Video Essay 'Friendship Is Not Gay, Actually' Sparks Debate Over Male Friendship Interpretation
The July 2025 video referencing C.S. Lewis and Arnold Lobel's Frog and Toad has drawn a million views and ignited broader cultural discussion about how male platonic relationships are portrayed in media.
12-Year-Old Girl Dies After Thailand School Shooting, Bringing Death Toll to at Least 8
The seventh-grader was among multiple children wounded in the attack at Debsirin Nonthaburi School northwest of Bangkok; most victims were between ages 12 and 14.
Washington Examiner Column Argues Political Identity Overshadows Appreciation of Nolan's the Odyssey
The film has crossed $1 billion at the box office and received critical acclaim, yet draws criticism from some conservative commentators over casting and creative choices.
Multiple People Dead After Shooting at Idaho In-N-Out Burger
The suspected gunman is also dead, and officials say the toll could rise as they investigate what police called an exceptionally chaotic scene.
Mamdani Extends Deadline for NYC Homeowners to Seek Exemption from Pied-à-Terre Tax
The new Sept. 18 cutoff gives owners of high-value second homes more time to prove primary residence; only 17,000 homeowners received surcharge notices.
Death Toll Rises to 34 After Mass Migration Into Spain's Ceuta Territory
Nearly 50,000 people crossed from Morocco into the Spanish enclave as border officials were overwhelmed; deaths included drownings and trampling incidents.
Report Finds 2025 Was Deadliest Year for Antisemitic Violence Since 1994
The J7 Large Communities' Task Force Against Antisemitism documented more than 23,000 incidents across seven countries, with 20 people killed in attacks marking the highest death toll in over three decades.
US Singer D4VD to Go on Trial for Murder in Death of 14-Year-Old
The rising artist faces charges related to the death of a minor, with proceedings scheduled to begin this week.
Exposed Fauci Diary Shows He Estimated COVID-19 Death Rate to Be Much Lower Than What He Told Congress
The former NIAID director's personal journals from early 2020 reveal private calculations that differed from his public congressional testimony weeks later.