CULTURE

A recent fashion debate ignited by a viral image of Gen Z women wearing light wash jeans for an evening out challenges traditional dress norms, with experts attributing the trend to the resurgence of 90s fashion and the rise of comfortable, "effortless" style choices.

Lady Gaga, Green Day and Post Malone will headline 2025's Coachella music and arts festival, organizers said Wednesday, while Travis Scott will play a special guest slot.

A new study has revealed that non-expert readers are more likely to appreciate AI-generated poetry than human-written poems. The research, conducted by the University of Pittsburgh, shows that these readers find AI's straightforward style more accessible, despite traditional views that human-created poetry is superior in emotional depth and complexity.

Access Consciousness has evolved from a one-man initiative into a global movement, now boasting over 16,000 facilitators and practitioners who have positively impacted more than 260,000 individuals in the past year.

Qantas Airlines launched Project Sunrise to offer nonstop flights from Sydney to London and New York.

The magnetic North Pole has been moving from northern Canada toward Russia at unprecedented speeds. The shift is driven by molten iron flows in Earth's outer core.

A collection of guitars and other musical equipment owned by influential rock guitarist Jeff Beck will go on sale in London in January, Christie's auctioneers announced on Friday.

The flight had just taken off from Honolulu to head to Los Angeles when the incident took place.

The former president's new memoir Citizen reflects on the scandal that nearly ended his political career, revealing frustrations over a 2018 interview in which he was asked if he had ever directly apologized to Monica Lewinsky.

Two women in Norway, swapped at birth almost six decades ago, allege a government coverup of the mix-up. Their lawsuit against the state seeks justice and compensation after discovering the truth through DNA tests and withheld information.

Global sales of personal luxury goods are forecast to shrink for the first time since the Great Recession and potential tariffs could impact the market.

A rare square 37-carat emerald owned by the Aga Khan fetched nearly nine million dollars at auction in Geneva on Tuesday, making it the world's most expensive green stone.

A recent DNA study has upended long-held theories about the people who died in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, revealing unexpected details about the demographics and connections among the victims.

One of Europe's biggest tech events, Web Summit, launched on Monday in Lisbon with pop superstar Pharrell Williams among those taking to the stage.

A resurgence of interest in our ancient relatives is captivating audiences worldwide, and a German museum is at the forefront of this Neanderthal renaissance.

As the political landscape in the United States grows more polarized, many American women are opting for a fresh start overseas.

As of 2023, Japan reported over 9 million empty houses, according to government data, with some selling for less than $10,000. This unusual supply surplus is drawing in foreign buyers intrigued by the opportunity for affordable property in a high-cost housing world.

Travel experts highlight that Thanksgiving week, traditionally a peak for domestic travel, presents unexpected opportunities for cost-effective international flights, even for last-minute planners.

Scientists project that Earth's continents are slowly drifting towards each other and will merge to form a massive supercontinent called "Pangea Ultima." This formation is expected to happen in about 250 million years, bringing drastic changes to Earth's climate.

From Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, jazz to hip-hop, Jones tracked the ever-fluctuating pulse of pop over his seven-decade-plus career -- most often manipulating the beat himself.

The study claims that gas stoves not only bring environmental pollution but also pose a significant risk to personal health.

An unknown waltz by Chopin, written nearly 200 years ago, has been discovered in the vault of the Morgan Library and Museum in New York.

Identical twins Matthew and Michael Youlden, language enthusiasts from Manchester, UK, have achieved a rare feat — they speak 26 languages fluently, including their own secret language, Umeri.

In a viral TikTok post, Showpo founder Jane Lu recounted an awkward job application from a Gen Z applicant who seemed to rely on AI.

Will the real Timothee Chalamet please stand up? Images on social media captured the moment that Chalamet made his presence known, delighting the surrounding cell phone-holding fans.

The list, compiled from year-on-year search data since September, reflects the current interests and creative choices of Halloween enthusiasts.

Using drone-borne LiDAR technology, researchers mapped these medieval sites, uncovering large urban centers complete with fortresses, plazas, and pathways that may have housed thousands.

French ministers have raised the idea of charging tourists to enter Paris' world-famous Notre-Dame cathedral when it opens in December after a five-year restoration, a proposal that drew a rebuke from the city's diocese on Thursday.

National Geographic has unveiled its 2025 "Best of the World" travel destinations list, highlighting a diverse array of experiences designed to spark joy and adventure.