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Nov
06
2025
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By Lily Chang
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How to Get Cast on a Show Like ‘The Beast in Me’

Culture and Entertainment
Netflix’s upcoming limited series “The Beast in Me” features an all-star lineup, including Claire Danes, Matthew Rhys, David Lyons, and Brittany Snow. For creator Gabe Rotter, taking “The Beast in Me” from spec script to the small screen has been a long road. Rotter first wrote the script six to seven years before it was picked up. But it wasn’t until the former “X-Files” writer swapped out the male lead for a female protagonist that he caught the eye of Conan O’Brien’s production company, Conaco, and, subsequently, Jodie Foster. While Foster was considered for the lead, she suggested Danes instead. “The Beast in…
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Oct
30
2025
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By Lily Chang
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What did Carl Linnaeus do for biology?

Science and Technology
Carl Linnaeus, often revered as the "father of modern taxonomy," stands as a figure synonymous with the revolutionary reshaping of biological sciences. His lifelong dedication to classification and nomenclature not only redefined how life was organized but also laid the essential foundation for systematic biology, influencing botanical, zoological, and ecological studies for centuries.The Birth of Modern TaxonomyBefore Linnaeus, the classification of living organisms relied on convoluted descriptions and inconsistent terminology, often leading to confusion and misinterpretation among scholars. The prevailing approach to describe a plant or animal involved lengthy Latin phrases detailing its characteristics—a system known as the "polynomial" naming…
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Oct
30
2025
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By Lily Chang
As Trump awaits an early verdict with Tuesday’s elections, next year’s midterms are already on his mind

As Trump Awaits Verdict, 2022 Midterms Loom

International
With the political climate in the United States becoming progressively more strained, ex-President Donald Trump is once again the focal point of heightened conjecture and tactical planning, carrying both immediate and future ramifications for his political aspirations. Although current focus is on the impending verdict anticipated prior to Tuesday’s elections, Trump's perspective has already moved past the immediate present — towards the midterm contests of the following year, which have the potential to reshape his standing within the Republican Party and the wider national arena.Trump's expectation prior to the judgmentThe climate surrounding Trump's ongoing legal and political circumstances is marked…
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Oct
30
2025
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By Lily Chang
Heroic actions of train employee and driver saved many lives in England stabbing attack, police say

England Stabbing: Train Staff’s Bravery Praised by Police

International
A coordinated response by railway staff and police prevented a potential tragedy during a stabbing attack on a London-bound train, highlighting the bravery and quick thinking of those involved. The incident, which took place on a high-speed London North Eastern Railway (LNER) service, left multiple passengers injured but was contained swiftly thanks to decisive action from the train driver, a heroic colleague, and emergency responders.Swift action averts greater disasterThe assault took place on a Saturday night, not long after the train left the Peterborough station in Cambridgeshire. Authorities were alerted with the initial emergency call around 7:39 p.m. local time,…
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