Culture

Four Big Questions Ahead of the 2026 Grammy Awards Show

Entertainment

Captain America Vs. Captain Clutch: Knight and Poulin Face Off for 5th and Perhaps Last Winter Games

Team USA's Hilary Knight and Canada's Marie-Philip Poulin have gone at it for nearly 17 years and more than 100 games in an intense but friendly rivalry...

by John Wawrow | 5 hours ago

Gay Ice Hockey Drama 'Heated Rivalry' Becomes a Surprise Hit in Russia Despite Anti-LGBTQ Laws

The TV drama "Heated Rivalry" has become a global sensation, captivating audiences with its portrayal of a secret gay relationship between Canadian and Russian...

by Louise Dixon | 6 hours ago

Social Media

Gus Kenworthy Reveals Secret Pre-Outing Relationship and 'Heated Rivalry' Parallels Ahead of Olympics Comeback

Olympic freestyle skier Gus Kenworthy disclosed in a New Yorker interview that he maintained a secret relationship with clandestine meetings before coming out...

9 hours ago

TikTok Faces App Deletions, Censorship Claims and Glitches in Days After Its Ownership Change

Censorship claims, technical problems and a report of a surge in app deletions are just some of the challenges TikTok is facing this week as it adjusts to a new...

by Barbara Ortutay | Jan 27

Lifestyle

Chanel Couture Gets a Breath of Fresh Air — And a Star-Studded Audience

Fashion powerhouse Chanel stacked the Paris front row like a movie premiere Tuesday, with stars from Nicole Kidman to Dua Lipa to Penélope Cruz, then handed the...

by Thomas Adamson | 10 hours ago

Not Ready for Robots in Homes? The Maker of a Friendly New Humanoid Thinks It Might Change Your Mind

A new humanoid robot named Sprout, developed by Fauna Robotics, is making its debut

by Matt O'Brien | Jan 27

Travel

Discovering Dahlonega, Georgia: An Emerging Queer Haven in the Foothills of Appalachia

Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Dahlonega, Georgia, stands out as a lesser-known queer-friendly destination with a burgeoning LGBTQ+ community, queer-owned...

Jan 27

What Travelers Can Expect As Southwest Airlines Introduces Assigned Seats

Southwest Airlines passengers are making their final boarding-time scrambles for seats as the carrier prepares to end its signature open-seating system

by Rio Yamat | Jan 27