Tag: Culture
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Best Places to Go in Africa in 2026: Top Destinations to Visit
Introduction: Africa’s Rich Tapestry in 2026 As we compile our global guide to the Best Places to Go in 2026, Africa stands out for its remarkable diversity, from sun-soaked coastlines to sweeping deserts and vibrant cities. This year’s picks highlight experiences that blend culture, nature, and adventure, while offering practical guidance for travelers navigating different…
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Amazon Job Cuts Driven by Culture, Not AI or Costs, Says CEO Jassy
Amazon’s Layoffs: Culture Over Costs Amazon announced a substantial workforce reduction, with about 14,000 roles eliminated this week. The company framed the move not as a response to escalating costs or to accelerate AI adoption, but as a decision rooted in cultural alignment. CEO Andy Jassy addressed the layoffs publicly for the first time during…
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Amazon Job Cuts Tied to Culture, Not AI or Costs, Says CEO Jassy
Amazon Reframes Layoffs as a Cultural Challenge In a surprising shift from the typical narrative surrounding large-scale job reductions, Amazon’s leadership described this week’s 14,000-job cut as a cultural realignment rather than a blunt cost-cutting measure or an AI-driven purge. CEO Andy Jassy outlined the decision during the company’s quarterly earnings update, signaling a broader…
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Podcast Corner: Three Irish shows to check out this week
Three Irish Shows You Should Start Listening To This Week From gripping investigations to insightful cultural storytelling, this week’s Irish podcast lineup offers something for every listener. Here are three standout series that capture the current mood of Irish audio storytelling, each exploring different facets of identity, history, and ethics. 1) A gripping true‑crime narrative…
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Two Spirit: What 2S Means in Indigenous Cultures
What Two Spirit Means Two Spirit, often shortened to 2S, is a term used by many Indigenous peoples in North America to describe gender diversity and spiritual identities that go beyond Western labels. It originated in a context where communities recognized that gender and sexuality were not limited to the binary categories of male and…
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Video Games Take Center Stage at Gothenburg Book Fair
Video Games Take Center Stage at Gothenburg Book Fair The annual Bokmässan in Gothenburg is expanding its footprint to include video games as a central theme. The conversation around whether video games threaten or enrich books continues, but organizers are pushing a collaborative vision: treat games as a legitimate storytelling form that complements traditional literature.…
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Games Take Center Stage at Bokmässan Gothenburg
Crossing the Cultural Line: Games and Books Align At Bokmässan Gothenburg, the traditional literary fair in Sweden, an ambitious theme is emerging: video games and other forms of storytelling are being showcased as natural siblings of the written word. The idea isn’t to pit books against games but to recognize that storytelling evolves across media.…
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Games Take Center Stage at Bokmässan Gothenburg Expo
Games Take Center Stage at Bokmässan Gothenburg In a bold move, Bokmässan — Sweden’s flagship books fair in Gothenburg — is placing games at the heart of cultural conversation. The idea isn’t to pit games against books, but to celebrate how storytelling through words and interactive digital experiences can coexist and enrich one another. Organizers…
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Negros heritage shines at the grand opening of Himbon: The 39th Negros Trade Fair at SMX Aura
Negros heritage shines at the grand opening of Himbon: The 39th Negros Trade Fair at SMX Aura The country’s longest-running provincial trade fair opened its 39th edition with a festive nod to Negros heritage. Himbon, which means “to gather,” marks a new chapter for Negrense enterprise as the fair unfurls at the SMX Convention Center,…
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Is Reading for Sex Really Wrong? A Satirical Look at the ‘Male Book Buff’ Debate
Is Reading for Sex Really Wrong? A Satirical Take on the Debated World of Male Book Buffs In a world where political polarization and meme culture collide, a surprisingly stubborn stake in the ground remains: men, books, and a supposed motive. The debate starts with a provocative question: is it really so wrong for men…