Year: 2025

Nov
08
2025
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By Lily Chang
How Japan’s new prime minister has brought China’s ‘wolf warriors’ back out

How Japan’s PM Reignites China’s ‘Wolf Warriors’

International
Sanae Takaichi, Japan's inaugural female prime minister, is navigating a diplomatic crisis as friction between Tokyo and Beijing intensifies regarding Taiwan. What commenced as a reserved exchange of greetings has rapidly escalated into one of the most acute standoffs between the two Asian nations in recent memory.Escalating friction between Tokyo and BeijingBarely a month into her term, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi finds herself at the center of a major international dispute. Only days after meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping, relations between Japan and China have deteriorated dramatically, fueled by harsh rhetoric and nationalist fervor. The immediate cause of the…
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Nov
08
2025
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By Lily Chang
A plan written by Trump’s NASA pick was leaked. Here’s what to know about ‘Project Athena’

‘Project Athena’: Key Takeaways from Trump’s NASA Pick’s Leaked Scheme

Science and Technology
NASA could be on the verge of a significant overhaul as billionaire Jared Isaacman, President Donald Trump's contentious choice for administrator, presents an ambitious blueprint for the organization.Project Athena: an ambitious roadmapIsaacman, who has been nominated and then withdrawn before being renominated to lead NASA, has shared a 62-page document titled Project Athena that sketches his priorities for the agency. While some sections are now considered outdated, the plan signals sweeping changes, from internal reorganization to ambitious deep-space exploration goals. Isaacman has emphasized that the document was intended as a starting point, meant to evolve as he gathers data post-confirmation.Among…
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Nov
08
2025
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By Lily Chang
Ashlynn Park of Ashlyn is the Winner of the 2025 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund

Winner Announced: Ashlynn Park, 2025 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund

Fashion and Trends
Following months of eager anticipation and a demanding creative journey, the 2025 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund has unveiled its latest emerging talent – a designer whose creations exemplify ingenuity, perseverance, and sophisticated craftsmanship.Ashlynn Park, the creative force behind her brand Ashlyn, has been named the winner of the esteemed 2025 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund award. This accolade follows closely on the heels of another significant achievement for Park, who was recognized as the Emerging Designer of the Year at the CFDA Fashion Awards just seven days prior. Her swift rise in the fashion industry underscores both her extraordinary skill and the profound…
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Nov
08
2025
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By Lily Chang
ByHeart infant formula maker recalls all products amid growing botulism outbreak

ByHeart Infant Formula Recall: Botulism Outbreak Concerns

Health
A significant withdrawal of infant formula has been declared throughout the United States due to a widespread occurrence of infantile botulism associated with ByHeart's powdered goods. The corporation, confronted with increasing safety worries, has removed all production lots from sale as health authorities escalate their inquiry.ByHeart, a New York-based producer of baby formula, has initiated a full recall of its merchandise following federal health officials linking several instances of infant botulism to its organic Whole Nutrition Infant Formula. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has verified that since August, a minimum of 15 cases have been documented across 12…
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