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A new essay in Works in Progress argues that the most beloved cities share common design traits often forgotten by modern urban planners, and that rediscovering this formula could help build places people genuinely love. Readers are discussing which elements—walkability, beauty, density, human scale—matter most, and why contemporary city-building so often misses them.
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Japanese audiences are talking about the TBS Tuesday drama 'Iroha no Koi wa Jidai wo Kakeru', starring Mone Kamishiraishi. Producer Mako Miyazaki revealed the origin of the project, noting the time-slip element was not part of the initial concept, and expressed confidence in the cast. Commentary has also looked back at Kamishiraishi's many roles in period dramas.
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The second season of TBS's Sunday drama VIVANT is dominating discussion in Japan. Commentary in Sankei Shimbun urges NHK to show 'Japanese pride' at the New Year's Eve song contest in response to what it calls unreasonable Chinese criticism of the series. Meanwhile, other outlets criticize the season's roughness, including gun battles and hacking scenes, and its torture scenes seen as stoking hostility toward China. The production also drew attention for its multinational casting and language support.
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Indian gaming content centred on the horror game Granny is drawing huge attention with a UFO escape twist, in which players attempt to escape the game by flying off in a UFO. The Hindi phrase 'karliya', meaning 'managed to do it', signals a successful escape run, and audiences are reacting enthusiastically to the unusual crossover of horror and sci-fi elements.
- 5US Startup Claims It Can Manufacture Gold With Nuclear Fusion▼Gold Manufacturing Begins? | US Startup Claims It Can Manufacture Gold Using Nuclear Fusion!
A US startup claims it can manufacture gold using nuclear fusion, a process that would fuse cheaper elements into gold rather than relying on mining. If verified, the claim would challenge gold's scarcity and could reshape the precious metals market. Commenters are reacting with a mix of fascination and scepticism, noting that no independently confirmed production figures or peer-reviewed results have been released so far.
- 6Environmental factors examined in Florida jet crash that killed Colorado family▼Aviation expert explains possible environmental factors in Florida jet crash that killed Colorado fa
A small jet crashed in Florida, killing a Colorado family, and an aviation expert is pointing to possible environmental conditions as contributing factors. The expert explanation covers how weather or other environmental elements may have played a role in the accident. Attention is focused on what conditions the pilots faced and how they may have affected the flight.
- 7Seoul Viosys starts production of rare-earth-free white LED●Seoul Viosys begins production of rare-earth-free white light emitter
South Korean LED maker Seoul Viosys has begun mass production of a white light emitter that contains no rare-earth phosphors, a notable shift since conventional white LEDs rely on rare-earth elements such as yttrium and cerium. The announcement is drawing attention amid ongoing supply-chain concerns over rare-earth materials and export restrictions, with discussion focusing on what the technology means for lighting manufacturing.
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GTA 6 remains the centre of attention among PlayStation players, with Japanese-language coverage rounding up 50 new facts ahead of launch, including a revamped heist system, more advanced NPC behaviour, deeper vehicle customization and romance elements. Fans are combing every detail released about how the game will run on PS5 as anticipation builds for Rockstar's next flagship title.
- 9Threaded Men's Fashion Week to feature flash mob, fashion shows▼Threaded Men’s Fashion Week to feature flash mob, fashion shows
Threaded Men's Fashion Week is set to include a flash mob alongside its lineup of fashion shows, according to a local news report. The event highlights menswear designers and aims to draw public attention with an unexpected street-style performance element in addition to traditional runway presentations.
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The long-running Italian crime programme Quarto Grado is drawing attention with new coverage of the Garlasco murder case. Lawyer for Alberto Stasi suggested another element will cause a stir and does not concern the 2007 investigation, fuelling fresh debate about the case involving Chiara Poggi's killing and Andrea Sempio's role.
- 11Animated Minecraft robot mukbang video draws big audience●VERITY, BUT THEY'RE ROBOTS! | Minecraft Verity | Convenience Store MUKBANG Animation | asmr | MYMY
An animated Minecraft video imagining the popular Verity characters as robots working in a convenience store, complete with a mukbang eating scene and ASMR-style sound, is drawing a large audience online. The animation, published by MyMy Toon, has attracted over 600,000 likes, making it one of the most popular pieces of Minecraft animation content circulating at the moment.
- 12Estrella Christmas chips return to Swedish stores with charity twist●Estrellas julprodukter är på väg tillbaka till svenska butikshyllor. Men i år finns en nyhet bakom påsarna. En del av fö
Estrella's Christmas chip products are returning to Swedish store shelves this season. Part of the sales revenue will go to people who are struggling ahead of Christmas, a new initiative behind the bags this year. Two of the chip varieties are affected by the announcement, according to Swedish media coverage.
- 13Pigpen Radio spins Children of the Bong remix●Now playing on Pigpen Radio: Children of the Bong - Babylon 3 (SUBSET's Get The Funk Out Remix) Listen live: https://www
Pigpen Radio is currently airing "Babylon 3" by Children of the Bong, remixed by SUBSET under his Get The Funk Out banner. The track blends dub, triphop, dancehall and downtempo elements, fitting the station's reggae-leaning programming. Listeners can tune in live via the station's website to hear the mix.
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