Culture — Chicken in a Suit

Women's professional soccer match with crowded stadium stands.

CULTURE 1 MIN

Women's professional soccer is no longer a growth story — it's an industry

Average attendance is up. Sponsorship revenue is up. Broadcast deals are now paid in eight figures. The transition is complete; the question now is what the maturity phase looks like.

By Amanda Aguiar Tue, May 05

Fashion runway with model walking under stage lighting.

CULTURE 1 MIN

Fashion week and the tech industry, finally finding each other

Sun, May 03

NBA basketball court with empty bleachers.

CULTURE 1 MIN

The NBA Finals storylines that will actually matter in 2026

Sun, May 03

Gaming controller resting on a wooden table beside a glowing screen.

CULTURE 1 MIN

Gaming culture and mainstream acceptance in 2026: why it matters now

Thu, Apr 30

Editorial newsroom desk with morning light.

CULTURE 1 MIN

A new newsroom, built for the open web

Thu, Apr 30

Aerial view of a packed open-roof stadium.

CULTURE 1 MIN

FIFA World Cup 2026 host cities in the USA: what to know now

Wed, Apr 29

CULTURE 1 MIN

Why the transfer window has gone quiet

Mon, Apr 27

Microphone and headphones on a recording-studio desk.

CULTURE 1 MIN

Podcasts and radio in 2026: the line between them has stopped being meaningful

Wed, Apr 22

Vinyl records and a microphone on a wooden studio table.

CULTURE 1 MIN

The music industry after the TikTok era: what 2026 looks like

Sun, Apr 19

Baseball pitcher in mid-windup at a packed stadium.

CULTURE 1 MIN

The MLB postseason format debate is finally moving

Sat, Apr 18

Dim theatre stage with red curtain and footlights.

CULTURE 1 MIN

The small theatre boom no one saw coming

Tue, Apr 14

Independent bookstore aisle with shelves stacked floor to ceiling.

CULTURE 1 MIN

The independent bookstore revival is structural, not nostalgic

Sun, Apr 12