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Reviving Ryukyuan Cuisine: The Women Bringing Okinawa’s Forgotten Food Back to Life For over four centuries, the Ryukyu Kingdom thrived in what is now modern-day Japan. Although its distinctive cuisine nearly vanished over time, a cultural and culinary revival is quietly taking place, led by a dedicated group of Okinawan women. “You can tell a lot about someone just by looking at their tongue,” says Yukie Miyaguni in the kitchen of her apartment in Uruma, a city on Okinawa Island. A chef and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner, Miyaguni studies my tongue before sketching it on a whiteboard and prescribing…

Federal Appeals Court Pauses Ruling That Blocked Trump’s Tariffs A federal appeals court has temporarily halted a ruling from the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) issued Wednesday night, which blocked tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit’s decision reinstates Trump’s authority to impose tariffs under emergency powers he invoked earlier this year. The court also requested both parties to submit written briefs on the issue, with deadlines set for early next month. In a post on Truth Social Thursday evening, Trump criticized the CIT decision, arguing that it undermines presidential…

“Watch the courts,” a well-connected diplomat quietly advised me during a recent trip to Washington DC, amid the latest wave of tariff chaos in the United States. Most attention was on a high-profile case in California, where Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom challenged President Donald Trump’s tariffs as unlawful. However, it was a different lawsuit brought before the U.S. Court of International Trade by a coalition of a dozen states and small businesses—that delivered a significant blow to Trump’s flagship trade policy. This development raises major questions: Will the broader reciprocal tariffs scheduled for July ever be implemented? Can the proposed…

Actress Seeks to Cryogenically Preserve Son After His Tragic Death Following Severe Bullying Australian actress Clare McCann has announced plans to cryogenically preserve the body of her 13-year-old son, Atreyu McCann, after he tragically died by suicide following persistent bullying. McCann—known for her roles in productions like Blog Party and Clublife, as well as her work as founder of the Sydney International Women’s Film Festival—shared the heartbreaking news on Instagram. “It’s with shattered hearts that we share the passing of my beautiful son, Atreyu McCann. He was the brightest light in my world — kind, creative, and endlessly loved,” she…

Teen TikTok Star Anna Grace Phelan Passes Away After Battle with Brain Cancer Beloved teenage TikTok star Anna Grace Phelan has tragically passed away at the age of 19, following a courageous battle with brain cancer. The heartbreaking news was shared with her 150,000 TikTok followers in a touching statement posted to her account: “It is with great sadness to announce that our beautiful daughter, Anna Grace Phelan, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.” The post continued, honoring Anna Grace’s strength and unshakable faith: “So many of you have followed her journey through a difficult…

Boxer Georgia O’Connor Shares Emotional Account of Cancer Symptoms Dismissed by Doctors Before Her Tragic Death at 25 Professional boxer Georgia O’Connor, from Durham, England, shared a deeply emotional post detailing how her cancer symptoms were repeatedly dismissed by doctors in the months leading up to her tragic death on May 22 at the age of 25. O’Connor, who had been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis—a chronic inflammatory bowel condition—went public with her battle on January 31 via a heartbreaking Instagram post. In it, she criticized the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) for failing to take her symptoms seriously over a…

Reframing a Masterpiece: Why J.M.W. Turner’s The Fighting Temeraire Is Often Misread Asaround the globe prepare to honour the 250th anniversary of J.M.W. Turner’s birth, it’s the perfect moment to take a fresh look at one of his most celebrated works: The Fighting Temeraire. When first revealed to the public in 1839, The Fighting Temeraire quickly captured the nation’s heart. Its reputation has only grown since—voted the UK’s favourite painting and now proudly featured on the £20 banknote. Yet, the widespread interpretation of this iconic piece may in fact misrepresent what Turner was truly trying to say. The “Temeraire” in…

Tom Cruise Returns to Cannes With Another Thrill Ride in ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’ Tom Cruise last visited Cannes in 2022, where he was honored with a surprise Palme d’Or and brought star power to the festival with the launch of Top Gun: Maverick. Fighter jets streaked across the sky, Cruise—making his first appearance at the festival in 30 years—flashed his signature smile, and Maverick went on to soar past the $1 billion mark at the global box office. Who benefited more from that moment—the festival or Cruise? It’s irrelevant. The combination worked so well that both parties…

Stokes Strongly Hints at Bethell’s Return for India Series England captain Ben Stokes has all but confirmed that Jacob Bethell is set to rejoin the England squad for the upcoming five-Test series against India starting on 20 June. Bethell, 21, made a strong impression during his debut series in New Zealand before Christmas but is currently absent from the one-off Test against Zimbabwe due to his participation in the IPL with Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Stokes indicated that Bethell is very much in contention for a spot against India, suggesting his performances in New Zealand have secured his place in England’s…

Gen Z’s New “Barebacking” Trend Is Making Commuters Uncomfortable — Here’s Why A new Gen Z trend is causing a stir during the daily commute — and it has many people feeling seriously unsettled. So, what exactly is going on? Keeping up with younger generations can be exhausting — even saying that feels like it added a decade to your age. But somehow, there’s always a new habit or behavior everyone under 25 seems to understand, while the rest of us remain in the dark. That is, until it starts affecting everyone — like this latest trend that could be…