These Gen Z wave-makers encompass rap, rock, throwback soul, country and pop and were nominated in multiple categories, most crossing paths in the best new artist nomination slot. What they share is a remarkable confidence — in other contexts, it might be called arrogance, but last night it hit like a jolt of much-needed energy. (Powers, NPR)
Read MoreSouth Koreans can’t seem to break up with a new wave of divorce content—even as fewer marriages are actually ending. Fans of the shows say they enjoy the voyeuristic aspects, practical tips to avoid marriage woes and even better bonding with mom. (Kim & Martin, The Wall Street Journal)
Read MoreFor what’s probably the first time in history, a pornography app is available to download directly to iPhones. You can thank, or blame, bureaucrats in Brussels for this milestone. The arrival of a porn app is fresh evidence that anti-monopoly laws and lawsuits against Apple and other technology giants are starting to change the technology we use — in ways we might love or loathe. (Ovide, The Washington Post)
Read MoreA small but influential group of evangelicals argues that enforcing the law is as important as mercy, and has come to see Christian charities as the enemy. (Smietana, Religion News Service)
Read MoreFor years, Christian publishers have expanded offerings for savvy Bible readers, showcasing the value of print editions as Scripture becomes more accessible in digital formats. Yet Bible makers aren’t sure what it is about this moment that is driving demand. (Kuo, Christianity Today)
Read MoreThe former rebels leading the new government have pledged to respect Syria’s religious and ethnic minorities. They are under heavy international pressure to deliver, including from the U.S. and the European nations, which still retain sanctions on Syria as a state and maintain separate measures against Islamist groups that dominate the new government. (Tromifonov, The Wall Street Journal)
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