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Indie Coffee Shops Are Meant to Counter Corporate Behemoths Like Starbucks – So Why Do They All Look the Same?
Like many young, urban professionals, we run on coffee. We especially enjoy frequenting independently owned cafes that pride themselves on...

Racial, Political Cues on Social Media Shape TV Audiences’ Choices
Social media users are more likely to watch TV programs that are endorsed by members of their political party, a...

The Inspiring and Tragic Story of Mabel Stark, America’s Most Famous Female Tiger Trainer
For the sharpest minds in show business, there’s always another hustle. Take Joe Exotic, whose 2020 conviction for a murder-for-hire...
Swipe Right, but Safer
To address persistent concerns about harassment, boundary violation and user safety in digital dating spaces, a research team led by the University of Waterloo has launched...

Bad Bunny Says Reggaeton Is Puerto Rican, but It Was Born in Panama
Bad Bunny likes to remind the world where he and his music come from. In “EoO,” a song from his...

European Capitals of Culture: A Diplomatic Linchpin in an Unstable World?
This year the cities of Trenčín in Slovakia and Oulu in Finland took the helm as Europe’s cultural beacon cities....

Romance Films Shape Expectations of Love
It’s almost Valentine’s Day, and love stories are in the spotlight. While binge watching romance films can be a fun...

