White rice with side dishes isn’t really “traditional” Japanese food. So where did we get this idea?

The new Alien movie, Alien: Romulus, directed by Fede Álvarez, is now streaming on Hulu. Set between the events of Alien and Aliens, the film follows a group of young space colonists facing terrifying outer space creatures. As they navigate a space station overrun by xenomorphs and facehuggers, they must contend with the company, Weyland-Yutani, and a new genetically-perfect human creation known as the Offspring. Full Article

Sylvester Stallone suggests that Jake Paul should be grateful to Mike Tyson for sparing his life during their fight, implying it was a scripted performance. Fans have raised concerns about the authenticity of the fight, with some believing Tyson held back on his punches. Despite losing to Paul by unanimous decision, Tyson expressed gratitude for the experience, noting it may have been his last fight. Full Article

Women have made gains in Congress in recent elections, but progress has stalled for the first time since 2016, with Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola losing her race to Republican Nick Begich in Alaska. If GOP Rep. Michelle Steel also loses, the number of women in the next Congress will be 150, falling short of the current record. Despite some declines, Republican women have made significant gains in the House since 2018, with Rep. Elise Stefanik...

A 13-year-old boy stole his parent's car in South Pasadena and led police on a brief chase, reaching speeds of 65 miles per hour before pulling over in Highland Park with a teenage passenger. The teen driver and his parent were cited for reckless evading and have an upcoming court appearance with the Los Angeles County Probation Citation Diversion Program. South Pasadena Police did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Full Article

President Biden and China’s President Xi Jinping met at the APEC Summit in Peru, where the U.S. was briefed on the potential outcome of a war with China over Taiwan. Reports suggest China is gearing up for a possible invasion of Taiwan by 2027, with simulations showing heavy losses on all sides, including the U.S. losing warships, aircraft carriers, and troops. The U.S. must be prepared to defend Taiwan alongside allies like Japan, as tensions...

Real Estate Redevelopment of the late Yankee Candle founder's Western Massachusetts estate is underway with plans for a $200 million active lifestyle community for adults 55 and older, featuring luxurious amenities like an indoor water park and movie theater. Developer Joshua Wallack proposed the project after realizing the estate's grandeur would be better suited for a community rather than a single-family home, with plans to include affordable housing units under state law Chapter 40B. The...