Culture

When fewer films and TV shows began being made several years ago, “diverse programming was the first thing to go,” said UCLA’s Dr. Michael Tran.

According to the latest Census report, sales at sporting goods, hobby, musical instrument, and book stores were up 11.3% in May from the same time a year ago.

Charity trends like the Ice Bucket Challenge and Movember were everywhere on social media in the 2010s. But things change.

While cotton is a natural fiber, the chemicals that come with processing it can muddy the waters.

Today’s teens are worried that working as counselors won’t help them get into college. Sleepaway camps are adjusting.

At the nonprofit Belcourt Theatre in Nashville, Tenn., membership is higher than ever before ahead of a “pretty stacked summer of movies.”

Jordan Stancil, owner of three independent movie theaters in Michigan and Illinois, went back into the movie theater business after years abroad.

Esther Lee of The Knot discusses how couples are navigating higher costs, tariffs and budget pressures during peak wedding season.

“When you're scrolling, chances are most of the things you're seeing are actually stealth paid advertisements,” said Lane Brown at New York Magazine. “You have no idea they are ads, but they are.”

Ellen Gamerman talks about the growing groom economy.