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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ambitious blueprint for the organization.Project Athena: an ambitious roadmapIsaacman, who has been nominated and then withdrawn before being renominated to lead NASA, has shared a 62-page document titled Project Athena that sketches his priorities for the agency. While some sections are now considered outdated, the plan signals sweeping changes, from internal reorganization to ambitious deep-space exploration goals.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
07
2025
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By Lily Chang
Wings, fried chicken and British delicacies: How an appetite for originality transformed celebrity interviews

The Secret Sauce: Originality in Celebrity Interviews, From Wings to Witty Banter

Culture and Entertainment
Celebrity interviews used to follow a predictable script — polite questions, polished answers, and very few surprises. But in recent years, a cultural shift has redefined how stars connect with audiences. Suddenly, conversations about film and fame are taking place over fried chicken, wings, or traditional British comfort food. What began as a creative experiment has evolved into a new media genre — one that mixes entertainment, authenticity, and appetite to serve up something fresh in a world saturated with celebrity content.At a time when traditional talk shows have lost their luster and social media dominates public conversation, creators are…
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Nov
07
2025
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By Lily Chang
What made 'Pacific Rim' stand out in its genre?

‘Pacific Rim’: A Deep Dive into Its Uniqueness

Culture and Entertainment
The science fiction and action genres have long been home to tales of giant monsters, heroic underdogs, and humanity’s struggle against seemingly insurmountable odds. By 2013, audiences were familiar with kaiju films from Japan like Godzilla, as well as Hollywood's penchant for spectacular destruction in films such as "Independence Day" and "Transformers." Yet, ‘Pacific Rim’, directed by Guillermo del Toro, managed to carve a new identity despite drawing clear inspiration from these traditions.Expansive Visual Universe Creation and AestheticsOne of the movie's most striking features is its immersive world. Del Toro and his artistic collaborators poured considerable effort into constructing a…
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