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Thursday, April 23

MrBeast, real name Jimmy Donaldson, at an event. He is wearing a brown t-shirt and zip top, with his left arm gesturing as he speaks.
Culture WarApril 23, 2026

MrBeast's company fires back at 'clout-chasing' lawsuit

Beast Industries has categorically denied allegations of workplace harassment and gender bias brought by a former executive, labeling the lawsuit a transparent attempt to manufacture a payday.

Wednesday, April 22

Justin Sun in black blazer and black T-shirt, with small beige microphone and ear piece in front of red background
Culture WarApril 22, 2026

Billionaire Crypto Mogul Justin Sun Sues Trump-Linked Venture Over Token Dispute

Billionaire investor Justin Sun has filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump family's crypto venture, World Liberty Financial, claiming the firm engaged in an illegal scheme to seize his tokens.

Close up image of students using laptops in a classroom.
Culture WarApril 22, 2026

LA Schools Finally Admit Digital Overload Is Failing Students

The Los Angeles Unified School District has voted to restrict classroom device usage, acknowledging that the post-pandemic reliance on technology has negatively impacted student well-being and academic performance.

Tuesday, April 21

Two people hold a colourful flag
Culture WarApril 21, 2026

EU Bureaucrats Attack Hungary’s Sovereignty Over Child Protection Laws

In an unprecedented power grab, the European Court of Justice has ruled that Hungary’s laws restricting LGBTQ content for minors violate EU treaty values.

Thursday, April 16

People carry the coffin of a victim of a school shooting during the funeral prayers at a mosque in Kahramanmaras, Turkey
Culture WarApril 16, 2026

Turkey Faces New Reality as School Shooting Leaves Nine Dead

Turkey is reeling after a 14-year-old student murdered eight children and one teacher in Kahramanmaras, an attack authorities say was inspired by foreign mass shooters.

About two dozen men stand outside a school building, which has a sign reading 'Ayser Calik Ortaokulu', wearing a mix of plain civilian clothes and police uniforms.
Culture WarApril 16, 2026

Turkish Authorities Crack Down on Social Media After Deadly School Shootings

Turkish police have detained 162 individuals for spreading fear, praising violence, and sharing illicit content online following two tragic school shootings this week.

Wednesday, April 15

Sixteen-year-old pupils at a high school in Nacka, Sweden, using pencils and paper
Culture WarApril 15, 2026

Sweden Rejects Digital Dogma: Schools Ditch Screens for Traditional Textbooks

Sweden is reversing years of digital-first education policies by investing millions in physical textbooks and banning mobile devices to combat plummeting literacy rates and declining student concentration.

A still from CCTV footage showing a male in light coloured clothing lunging towards another male in dark clothing.
Culture WarApril 15, 2026

Courageous Principal Stops School Shooter in Oklahoma

A high school principal in Oklahoma is being hailed as a hero after he charged at an armed former student to stop a shooting, suffering a gunshot wound in the process.

Sunday, April 12

Actress Prasanna Bisht plays Pooja, a survivor of marital rape, in Chiraiya
Culture WarApril 12, 2026

Indian Web Series Sparks Cultural Firestorm Over Marital Rape Laws

A popular Indian web series titled 'Chiraiya' has ignited a fierce public debate regarding the country's refusal to criminalize marital rape, pitting activists against traditionalists who fear the erosion of the family unit.