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How Ashe’s real life inspired her TikTok hit Stop The Wedding
Pop singer Ashe’s TikTok hit Stop the Wedding was inspired by reflecting on her first marriage during her second wedding ceremony last October, contrasting her past experience of feeling powerless with her newfound autonomy.
An open book: how to make a great film adaptation, from The Shining to Trainspotting
Film adaptations succeed or fail based on how filmmakers approach their source material, with successful examples ranging from The Shining to Trainspotting demonstrating that unfaithfulness often trumps reverence.
Universal Music and Sony Want to Know How Many AI-Generated Songs DistroKid Releases
Universal Music Group and Sony Music are seeking to compel DistroKid to disclose monthly AI-generated song uploads as part of litigation against AI music generation platform Suno.
How Cher Honors Costume Designer Bob Mackie in New Campaign for Moncler’s Re/Icons Collection
Moncler’s new Re/Icons campaign features Cher, Grace Jones, and Jennie, with Cher’s portion honoring late costume designer Bob Mackie through styling details.
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AAUP Opposes Accreditor’s Intellectual Diversity Proposal
The American Association of University Professors is opposing a major accreditor’s new proposal to evaluate colleges on “intellectual diversity,” calling the standard vague and tied to conservative criticism of higher education.
Democratic Senators Criticize ED for Front-Loading Grants
Two Democratic senators criticize the Education Department for front-loading grants, contending the practice withheld approximately $630 million from new recipients across 35 programs.
New Analysis Finds NIH Awarded 7,400 Fewer Grants
NIH awarded nearly 12 percent fewer grants in fiscal year 2026 compared to 2024, according to an analysis from the Association of American Medical Colleges released Thursday.
Grand Canyon U Moves Toward Opening Christian Law School
The Arizona Supreme Court approved a new Christian law school at Grand Canyon University, with enrollment expected to begin in 2027 to help address Arizona’s attorney shortage.
How Marriott Is Investing in the Maldives to Win Indian Travelers
Marriott International is expanding its Maldives portfolio to capitalize on growing Indian traveler demand, as the region recovers from earlier disruptions in international arrivals.
Is Airbnb’s Dynamic Pricing Launch a Step Toward Becoming a Hotel-Like Franchisor?
Airbnb’s introduction of dynamic pricing tools represents a potential shift toward a franchise-like model for hosts, similar to major hotel chains’ operational approaches.
Easing EU Border Friction: There Will Be ‘Flexibility,’ Official Says
A European Commission official indicated that additional flexibility could be introduced for the EU’s biometric Entry/Exit System to reduce airport processing delays and long queues.
Southwest Airlines Overhauls Loyalty Program, Gives First Look of New Lounges
Southwest Airlines is restructuring its Rapid Rewards loyalty program from two to three tiers and preparing to launch new airport lounges in partnership with Chase, marking a strategic shift toward premium travel services.
Certares Bets $2.3 Billion on High-Speed Rail in Europe, Founder Says
Private equity firm Certares has invested approximately $2.3 billion in European and UK rail infrastructure, betting that regulatory changes and climate concerns will shift travelers from short-haul flights to trains.
Thailand’s Centara Targets Larger Hotel Partners to Speed Up Growth
Thailand’s Centara Hotels is shifting toward asset-light growth by partnering with large property investors rather than financing individual hotels to accelerate international expansion.
‘Free up the ganja’: Rastafarians in Kenya fight to decriminalise marijuana
Rastafarians in Kenya are mobilizing after a court dismissed their petition to decriminalize marijuana for spiritual purposes, with followers vowing to appeal the ruling.
Pope Leo celebrates open-air mass before 700,000 people in Paris
Pope Leo celebrated an open-air mass before an estimated 700,000 people at Place de la Concorde in Paris on the second day of his visit to France, marking the first official papal visit in 18 years.