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The idea of what we call a “lifestyle” is changing fast. It is no longer just about the clothes you wear or the food you eat; it has become a mix of business plans, cultural trends and personal values. One way this shift shows up is through people who make money by sharing their daily life online

Spotlight on New Voices: Opera, Film and Music in the Ozarks

The Bentonville Film Festival is teaming up with Opera in the Ozarks to show a documentary that follows four rising opera singers as they tackle modern challenges. The film, “Aria — Opera on the Edge, ” will be screened at 3 p. m. Thursday in Eureka Springs, with live performances from tenor Ben Gul

Crime Films That Redefined the 2000s

The turn of the millennium gave crime movies a fresh makeover. Instead of just showing gangsters, filmmakers added time jumps, morally fuzzy heroes, and eye‑catching visuals to keep viewers on edge. The result was a genre that felt more like a puzzle than a simple story about crime. One film that p

art

A Vanishing Gallery of Childhood Dreams

The world’s largest collection of children’s drawings, more than 100 000 pieces, faces a sudden future in doubt. The museum that opened in 1986 began as a film project by Rafael Goldin, an immigrant from the Soviet Union. He asked kids worldwide to share how they see the world and began collectin

The truth gets messy—so which story teaches us more about facing it?

After a movie about secrets finally spilling out into the open, one director picked a different lesson for his next film. Instead of aliens or hidden government files, he chose a fight over something even harder: letting facts challenge beliefs. The first movie follows workers who find evidence of n

Inside the NBA Finals: Why Stars Can’t Resist Knicks Games

Game night at the NBA Finals isn’t just about basketball anymore. Fans in San Antonio got a reminder of this when celebrities showed up in droves for Game 5 between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs. While the Knicks were aiming to close out the series and win their first championship since

politics

Congress's Role in Big Decisions

Congress is supposed to be a check on power. This means they watch government leaders closely. They decide who gets important jobs. They also control how money is spent around the world and at home. When looking at recent actions, questions arise about whether some representatives are upholding this

business

Media Support for Modern Storytellers

The movie and TV world moves super fast today. If you have an amazing idea—like a huge show or a brand-new film—getting the right people to see it is really tough. You need more than just good talent; you need sharp strategy too. That’s why new creative support groups are popping up in Hollywood an

crime

How U. S. crime trends changed under Trump’s leadership

In 2025, U. S. crime rates dropped sharply, marking the biggest yearly decline since the late 1930s. Murder cases fell by over 18%, while aggravated assaults and robberies also saw significant drops. Even rape cases decreased by nearly 8%, and property crimes like theft and burglary fell by about 12

celebrities

Blake Lively Gets Partial Win in Legal Battle Over Harassment Claims