The Qatar national football team and the story of the $220bn goal
The Qatar national football team netted one goal in the 2022 World Cup, the most expensive ever scored. Here's the story of how they did it.
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Take Your Pills: Xanax review | 'This is an epidemic of loneliness'
★★★★☆ Take Your Pills: Xanax asks all the right questions about the epidemic's material causes, but what about the spiritual?
Thanos, Danaerys Targaryen, Vecna | The new school of the righteous villains
Thanos, Danaerys Targaryen, Vecna. This new school of supervillains are more dangerous than its predecessors. Why? They believe their destruction is just and good.
The Witch, Hereditary, and Midsommar | Folk horror elevates the genre
Subversive horror films such as The Witch, Hereditary, and Midsommar are once again playing with folk tales rooted in paganism that previously emerged in the 70s. It's a unique type of fear and discomfort.
Influencer boxing and the rebirth of Jake Paul
Jake Paul, once deeply unlikeable, has won back his reputation through big-money celebrity boxing matches, streamed to millions around the world.
Signing a record deal - life-changing move or deal with the devil?
Many of us dream of success. But is signing a record deal the answer to all those artistic prayers, or does it have its own major pitfalls?
The Tragedy of Lil Peep | How do we respect the dead in the Digital Age?
The tragedy of American rapper Lil Peep was exacerbated by the ceaseless spectacle it provided social media. We examine the case of Gustav Åhr to identify the mistakes made.
Brian Wilson and his creative destruction
The idea of genius is a somewhat ridiculed notion these days – spoiled by its overuse and association with delusional thoughts of grandeur. We explore the life and creative output of Brian Wilson, however – a musical figure who’s heralded as one. Although this often weighed heavy on him.
