Culture Trends - Page 71

December 17, 2025

New York college approves ‘furry’ student club as trend spreads across US campuses

Furry clubs are spreading across U.S. colleges nationwide, according to a new report, as student governments approve new groups for fans of anthropomorphized animal characters.

December 17, 2025

Retired pastor faces criminal charges for preaching gospel sermon near Northern Ireland hospital

Retired U.K. pastor Clive Johnston will stand trial Wednesday for preaching a gospel sermon inside Northern Ireland's abortion buffer zone near Causeway Hospital in July 2024.

December 17, 2025

NC county dissolves library board after vote to keep kids transgender-themed picture book

A North Carolina library board dissolved after voting to keep trans book "Call Me Max" on shelves. Commissioners removed all trustees following decision.

December 17, 2025

I was 15 and trusted the 'experts' on gender care. Turns out, they were winging it

Detransitioner shares personal testimony about receiving irreversible medical treatment as a teenager, citing doctors who admitted to "winging it" with experimental care.

December 16, 2025

Stephen King recalls hugging Rob Reiner after watching 'Stand by Me' in tribute to director

Stephen King recalled his emotional reaction to watching director Rob Reiner's film "Stand by Me" for the first time in an essay for the New York Times.

December 16, 2025

Trump claims CBS, '60 Minutes' have treated him 'far worse' under new ownership

President Donald Trump claimed in a Truth Social post Tuesday that "60 Minutes" and CBS leadership have been treating him worse under new owners.

December 16, 2025

Howard Stern says he 'figured out a way to have it all' in new three-year SiriusXM deal

Radio host Howard Stern announces three-year contract renewal with SiriusXM, ending speculation about his future with the satellite radio provider.

December 16, 2025

Mamdani's father says Columbia 'targeted' anti-Israel students with antisemitism crackdown

Columbia University professor and Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's father Mahmood Mamdani criticized his school for how it has tackled antisemitism allegations.

December 15, 2025

Whoopi Goldberg eulogizes Rob Reiner as 'standup guy' following director's death

Whoopi Goldberg remembers Rob Reiner, who worked with her on "Ghosts of Mississippi," as a "wonderful director" and friend during an eulogy on "The View."

December 15, 2025

Massachusetts lawmakers push new rules that limit ability to challenge explicit library books, critics say

Massachusetts Democrats led the advance of an anti-book ban bill despite conservative opposition, as library challenges remain elevated well above pre-2020 levels.