Sports
February 24, 2026

How U.S. Figure Skater Alysa Liu Won Olympic Gold Her Way and Inspired a New Generation of Skaters

The last minute of Alysa Liu’s Olympic gold-winning skate is a perfect encapsulation of the athlete’s journey. Skating to Donna Summer’s “MacArthur Park,” the final moments of the four-minute performance blended artistry and technical ability, with the 20-year-old Liu looking like she’s having the time of her life. Winning, to her, was just being out on the ice and having a stage to share her skating. It was joy personified.

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Animals
February 23, 2026

Internet Is Rejoicing That Punch, the Baby Monkey Who Clung to His Stuffed Animal, Is Making Friends

Things are looking better for Punch the monkey. In case you aren’t familiar with the internet’s newest adorable celebrity, Punch (or Panchi) is a baby monkey born at the Ichikawa City Zoo near Tokyo. His mother rejected him at birth, but Punch was luckily saved by zoo caretakers who looked after him and gave him a surrogate—and now iconic—orangutan stuffed toy from IKEA.

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Graphic Design
February 22, 2026

Vintage Japanese Matchbox Labels Masterfully Blend Cultural Identity With Commerce

Before digital branding and mass advertising, Japan found a vibrant graphic language in an unexpected place: matchbox labels. By the late 19th century, the country had become the world’s leading exporter of matches. Japanese companies shipped products across the United States, Australia, England, France, India, and beyond. Between 1890 and 1910, during the Meiji era, these small labels evolved into detailed works of graphic art. They blended traditional Japanese aesthetics with Western design influences.

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