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• Ancient Roman Sex as Power: Historian Esmé Louise James on Status, Desire, and Julius Caesar other

  In a recent conversation with Freitag, Esmé Louise James, a sex historian from Melbourne, explores how ancient Roman sexuality served as a means of asserting power and social…

• Reading Fiction Boosts Brain Health, Slows Cognitive Decline other

  An article from the Washington Post, released on August 18, 2026, emphasizes the mental advantages of engaging with fiction. It notes that various forms of reading, such as…

• DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Claims 2,300 Lives; WHO Chief Warns It Is Not Contained other

  The Ebola crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo has resulted in over 2,300 fatalities out of nearly 5,000 reported cases, marking it as the most lethal outbreak in the…

• Prime Video's 'Les Moutons détectives': Digital Sheep Star in a Charming Agatha Christie-Style Comedy other

  In the Prime Video series 'Les Moutons détectives,' a digitally animated flock of ewes and rams holds its own against an impressive cast. The show is a detective comedy with an…

• Charity Campaigner Claire Lomas Dies After Microlight Crash While Filming Apple Series other

  Claire Lomas, who made history as the first individual to finish a marathon using a bionic suit, passed away on 22 August 2024, following a microlight accident in Jordan on 15…

• Brightin Star's Ultra-Thin 28mm f/2.8 Lens Now in Liquid Silver Finish other

  Brightin Star has introduced a new "Liquid Silver" variant of its X-Slim 28mm f/2.8 pancake lens designed for the Leica M mount, which was initially available in black in 2023.…

• Migrant Women in Ceuta Report Sexual Harassment at Makeshift Camp other

  On July 30, a group of women who crossed into Ceuta, Spain's North African enclave, reported that their struggles with sleeping outdoors are worsened by the risk of sexual…

• Good Muslim/Bad Muslim Symposium in London Champions the Right Not to Be Perceived other

  On Monday, September 7, the photography symposium titled Good Muslim/Bad Muslim will take place at Oxford House in Bethnal Green, London. This event is organized by Soul City Arts…

• New Statue of Kristi Noem and Her Horse Unveiled in South Dakota other

  On August 7, a statue of Kristi Noem, the former Secretary of Homeland Security, was unveiled in South Dakota. The sculpture includes Noem's horse, Iceman. Noem previously oversaw…

• Jordyn Woods and Karl-Anthony Towns Marry in Malibu with Star-Studded Wedding Weekend other

  On Saturday, August 15, model Jordyn Woods and Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns exchanged vows at a Malibu estate. Their wedding festivities commenced with a civil ceremony on…

• Peter Thiel's Antichrist Lectures and the Biblical Origins of a Deceptive Figure other

  Peter Thiel, a co-founder of PayPal, has recently attracted attention for his lectures on the Antichrist, presented in Rome. This topic, which gained popularity through the Left…

• Berlin SPD's Expropriation Proposal for Russian Cultural House Sparks Controversy other

  In 2021, a significant 58% of voters in Berlin favored the socialization of major housing companies with compensation, yet nearly five years later, this decision has not been…

• AnOther Team's Desert Island Beauty Picks: From Luxury Creams to LED Masks other

  AnOther Magazine staff share their desert island beauty essentials, featuring luxury skincare, haircare, and wellness products. Susannah Frankel chooses Sisley Black Rose Cream…

• Scientists Rediscover Living Coral Reefs off Benin Presumed Dead Since the 1960s other

  A coral reef barrier off the coast of Benin, initially mapped in the 1960s and thought to be extinct, has been found to be a thriving mesophotic coral ecosystem, as detailed in a…

• ABC Sues Trump Administration Over Broadcast License Threats Citing Free Speech other

  American television network ABC has filed a lawsuit against the administration of President Trump, asserting violations of freedom of expression following threats against its…

• Wide-Leg Jeans Lead 2026 Denim Trends, Vogue Styling Guide Shows other

  Vogue's latest styling guide highlights wide-leg jeans as the most versatile denim silhouette for 2026, with options ranging from baggy skater fits to tailored trouser-like cuts.…

• Burnaway Launches Open Book, a Hybrid Book Club Across the South and Caribbean other

  Burnaway, an arts publication located in Atlanta, has introduced Open Book, its inaugural editorial book club that will host both in-person and virtual events. Each season, the…

• Vogue's Suede Sneaker Guide Highlights Bottega Veneta, Prada, and Nike other

  Suede sneakers are positioned as endlessly versatile off-duty essentials, suited for both casual and office attire. The guide spotlights low-runner silhouettes such as Bottega…

• Margot Robbie's Paris Dinner Look Channels Samantha Jones's All-Black Wardrobe other

  Kim Cattrall agreed to a cameo in 'And Just Like That...' on the condition that her character's look be designed by Patricia Field, the original costume designer of 'Sex and the…

• West Bank Siege: Israeli Troops Pray With Settlers as Siege Dragged On other

  For more than a week, Palestinian residents in Qusra have been surrounded by settlers in the occupied West Bank, facing blockades on essential supplies and attracting global…

• Tony Wu Yuhuai, xAI co-founder, reportedly buys US$70M Hillsborough estate other

  Tony Wu Yuhuai, a co-founder of xAI, has finalized the purchase of a 12-acre estate in Hillsborough, California, for $70 million. This opulent property includes a nine-hole golf…

• AfD's Siegmund Rejects BSW Support After Der Spiegel's 'Most Dangerous Man' Cover other

  Der Spiegel has put AfD politician Ulrich Siegmund on its front cover, labeling him Germany's 'most dangerous man'—a designation his party welcomes. The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance…

• Austin Artist Betelhem Makonnen, Who Explored Time and Place, Dies at 53 other

  Betelhem "Bete" Makonnen, a renowned artist from Austin known for her focus on themes like memory, place, and time, sadly passed away on July 15, 2026. She was originally from…

• Medienschau: Russian Art Censorship, Volksbühne, Douglas Gordon Doc, Surrealism in Nashville, Pope.L in NYC other

  According to Vlad Gagin in The Insider, contemporary Russian art is experiencing significant state oppression. There is strict oversight of exhibitions, constant surveillance of…

• Regional Theaters Can Finally Stage Les Misérables as Last National Tour Ends other

  After decades, the final US national tour of the Broadway production of Les Misérables has come to an end. With the tour over, regional theater companies now have the opportunity…

• Nokia to Cut Most China Workforce, Close Sites by Year-End other

  Nokia, the Finnish telecoms equipment giant, plans to lay off most of its mainland China workforce and phase out site operations by the end of the year, according to sources. This…

• Two Dogs Wed in Custom Rachel Antonoff and Susan Alexandra Looks at The Surrey Before Neutering other

  At 11 a.m. on August 2, Edie Berlinger-Douglas and Tuxedo Murillo, two dogs from New York, exchanged vows at The Surrey, a Corinthia Hotel. The wedding was organized in less than…

• Afghan Hound Samantha, Styled by Bethany Plevri, Becomes an Unlikely Fashion Icon other

  Four-year-old Afghan hound Samantha, known on Instagram as @afghanhoundinthecity, has become a style icon under the styling of Edinburgh-based owner Bethany Plevri. Plevri, a…

• Millie Bobby Brown's Poodle Winnie Stars in Vogue's Dogue with a Fashion Shoot and Personal Q&A other

  Winnie, Millie Bobby Brown's adorable six-year-old poodle, is featured in Vogue's special dog issue, Dogue. Brown brought Winnie into her life just before the lockdown in March…

• Bad Bunny and His Beagle Sansa Grace Vogue's Dogue Cover other

  After closing the Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour with an eight-month run that ended in Brussels in late July, Bad Bunny took his four-year-old beagle, Sansa Martínez Berlingeri,…

• Raising Cane's Mascot Cane III: A Star, a Legacy, and a 30th Anniversary other

  Cane III, the mascot for Raising Cane's, boasts more than 100,000 followers on Instagram and will celebrate her ninth birthday on November 27. Introduced by CEO Todd Graves during…

• Lena Dunham Opens Up About Hairless Dogs Ingrid and Cornichon in Vogue's Dogue Interview other

  Lena Dunham brought home Ingrid, her eight-year-old Mexican hairless pug, from A Purposeful Rescue in Los Angeles after receiving photos from a friend. Ingrid arrived in New York…

• Beloved Social Media Dog Simon Sits to Travel to Space on NASA Telescope other

  In late July, Simon Sits, a beloved dog with millions of followers on social media, passed away. His owner, Isabel Klee, expressed her sorrow in an essay for Vogue, where she…

• Vogue Editors Reveal Their Dogs' Must-Have Essentials as Dogue Launches Third Edition other

  In the latest edition of Dogue, Vogue spotlighted celebrity covers and announced the winner of the second Dogue competition. Nine editors revealed their dogs' preferred products,…

• Vogue Profiles Six New York Dog Walkers, Including Artists and Performers, in Dogue Summer Series other

  In New York City, around 600,000 dogs are in need of professional walkers. Vogue's summer series, Dogue, highlights six of these walkers. Among them is Spike Einbinder, 34, a…

• Cloning Pets: Streisand and Brady Replicate Their Dogs at $50,000 Each other

  Barbra Streisand and Tom Brady both cloned their dogs via ViaGen Pets, the only US clone company, based in Austin, Texas. Streisand's 2023 memoir 'My Name Is Barbra' details…

• Subway Dogs Ride NYC Transit in Vogue Photo Essay other

  New York City subway riders regularly encounter dogs despite an MTA rule requiring them to be carried in bags. A Vogue photo essay by Hannah La Follette Ryan captures dogs like…

• World’s Ugliest Dog Contest Crowns Jinny Lu at Sonoma County Fair other

  On August 14, the Sonoma County Fair in Santa Rosa, California, hosted the 50th annual World’s Ugliest Dog Contest, showcasing nine unique canines. The judging panel included Gadi…

• Dogs Star as Ring Bearers and Wedding Guests in Vogue's Dogue Roundup other

  In a delightful feature, Vogue showcased a collection of 15 weddings where dogs played significant roles, including serving as ring bearers. Notable canine participants included…

• Vogue's 2026 Dogue Cover Winner Is Sir Spud other

  Vogue's second annual Dogue Competition has crowned Sir Spud as the cover star for 2026. Out of thousands of submissions, 25 finalists were chosen for evaluation based on three…