Voxcali

A rousing anthem for those ready to wake up from this strange nightmare.

Verse 1

How I long for an end to this bummer,

Of endless hate and noise and alarm,

Oh I long for the quieter season,

When the sanest souls come marching back.

Oh when the sanes come marching back,

Oh when the sanes come marching back,

Lord, how I want to be in that number,

When the sanes come marching back.

No more hiding my flag when I'm traveling,

No more lying about where I'm from,

I'll stand proud at the border crossing,

When the sanest souls come marching back.

No more raids breaking up the families,

No more tariffs that nobody asked,

No more wars dressed up as a bargain,

When the sanest souls come marching back.

And the courts will stand tall and unbending,

And the truth will come back into style,

And we'll laugh about how strange it all was,

When the sanest souls come marching back.

Final Chorus

Oh when the sanes come marching back,

Oh when the sanes come marching back,

We'll throw a party that they'll remember,

When the sanes come marching back.

Verse 5

There's a king on the throne who's unraveling,

Tweeting decrees at three in the morn,

While the kingdom's run by his nephews,

When the sanest souls come marching back.

Oh the court jesters nod and applaud him,

As he names himself smartest and best,

We'll all laugh at the tale that we lived through,

When the sanest souls come marching back.

Bridge

Oh the absurdity of it, the madness,

That a king could just bumble this far,

But every reign meets its sundown,

And the dawn always follows the dark.

So we'll gather the tale for our children,

Of the time that a fool wore the crown,

And we'll teach them to watch for the warning,

When the next mad king tries to sit down.

Oh when the sanes come marching back,

Oh when the sanes come marching back,

Lord, we'll dance till the floorboards remember,

When the sanes come marching back.

The Thai actress transitions from her milestone performance in Hadestown to anchor the emotional narrative of the anticipated feature Girls Like Girls.

Myra Molloy is set to star in the upcoming Focus Features film Girls Like Girls, scheduled for theatrical release on June 19th.  The Bangkok native anchors the lead in the sun-drenched summer story, exploring themes of identity and first love.

On screen, Molloy previously starred in the 2021 Netflix romantic comedy He’s All That and appeared on the Freeform series The Bold Type in 2020.

More recently, Molloy reached a major milestone in May 2025, making history as the first Thai actress to ever perform in a leading role on Broadway.  She starred as Eurydice in the Tony Award-winning musical Hadestown, a role that effectively connects the dots between her nuanced acting and her formidable singing abilities.

Molloy also lent her artistry to Disney in 2016 as the singing voice of Moana in the Thai-language version of the titular animated feature and its 2024 sequel.  

These high-profile musical roles followed her historic start in 2011, when she became the inaugural winner of Thailand’s Got Talent at just 13 years old.  This early victory served as a prelude to her education as a classically trained musician.  Molloy graduated summa cum laude from Boston’s Berklee College of Music in 2019, where she majored in singing and songwriting.

The 28-year-old actress continues to expand her footprint as a direct result of her multifaceted artistry.  As Molloy moves into this new chapter of her career as a leading lady, fresh opportunities continue to arise, including an upcoming role in the second season of the Netflix series Untamed.

This Indian folk tale teaches that a bit of timely cleverness can save your home's valuables while getting a tedious chore done for free.

Alright, my little fireflies, snuggle down into your blankets and make yourselves cozy. Pull those covers right up to your chins. That's it. Tonight's story is about a very clever man named Tenali Raman, who had a way of turning trouble into opportunity.

Now, Tenali Raman lived long ago in the great kingdom of Vijayanagara Empire. He wasn't the strongest man in the kingdom. He wasn't the richest either. But oh my goodness, was he clever! His mind was sharper than a needle and quicker than a squirrel stealing fruit from a garden.

One hot summer evening, Tenali was sitting outside his house, enjoying the cool breeze after supper. The moon was rising, the crickets were singing, and everything seemed peaceful.

But as he sat there, he noticed something moving behind the bushes.

Now, most people might have jumped up and shouted, "Who's there?"

Not Tenali.

He quietly squinted and thought, "Ah. Thieves."

You see, a gang of thieves had heard that Tenali was a respected man who must surely have treasures hidden somewhere in his home. They had crept into his garden and were hiding among the bushes, waiting for everyone to go to sleep.

Tenali smiled to himself.

Not a frightened smile.

A thinking smile.

The kind your grandmother gets when she catches someone sneaking a biscuit before dinner.

He walked into the house and called loudly to his wife, making sure the thieves could hear every word.

"My dear," he said, "times are dangerous these days. There are thieves everywhere! We must hide our valuables where no one can find them."

The thieves' ears perked up immediately.

Tenali continued, even louder, "Let us put all our gold and jewels into this large wooden chest and drop it into the well. No thief would ever think to look there!"

Now, of course, there was no gold. No jewels. The chest was filled with old pots, broken tools, and a few heavy stones.

But the thieves didn't know that.

Together, Tenali and his wife dragged the chest across the yard with much grunting and groaning.

"Oh my!" Tenali puffed dramatically. "This treasure chest is so heavy!"

Then they tipped it into the well.

Splash!

The thieves nearly rubbed their hands together with delight.

"Wonderful," they thought. "We'll wait until everyone is asleep, pull up the chest, and be rich by morning."

Tenali went back inside.

The thieves waited.

And waited.

And waited.

Finally, when the house was dark and quiet, they crept over to the well.

One thief peered inside.

"There it is!"

Another frowned.

"But how do we get it out?"

The well was deep and full of water.

The thieves scratched their heads for a moment. Then their leader had an idea.

"We'll drain the well!"

And so they began.

Bucket after bucket.

Splash after splash.

They hauled water from the well and dumped it into the garden.

At first it seemed easy.

Then it became tiring.

Then it became very tiring.

The moon climbed higher.

The crickets grew sleepy.

The thieves kept working.

Bucket after bucket.

Water poured into the garden, soaking the thirsty vegetables, the fruit trees, and every little plant Tenali had been hoping to water.

Meanwhile, Tenali was peeking through a window.

"Oh, how kind they are," he whispered to his wife. "Look how hard they're working on my garden."

His wife had to cover her mouth to keep from laughing.

The thieves worked all night long.

By dawn they were exhausted.

Their arms felt like cooked noodles.

Their backs ached.

Their hands were blistered.

But at last the water level had dropped enough that they could reach the chest.

With a great effort, they dragged it out of the well.

"Phew!" said one thief.

"At last!" said another.

"Riches await us!" said a third.

They pried open the lid.

And inside?

No gold.

No jewels.

No treasure at all.

Just old pots.

Broken tools.

And a pile of useless stones.

The thieves stared in disbelief.

Just then, Tenali stepped out into the morning sunlight.

He looked over the beautifully watered garden and smiled.

"Thank you, my friends," he called cheerfully. "My vegetables have never looked happier!"

The thieves realized they had been tricked.

All night they had worked harder than farm laborers—and for absolutely nothing.

Ashamed and exhausted, they dropped the chest and ran away as fast as they could.

Tenali chuckled and admired his freshly watered garden.

And from that day forward, the thieves avoided his house completely.

After all, they had learned a very important lesson:

When you try to outsmart a clever man, you may end up doing his chores for him.

And that's the story of Tenali Raman and the thieves.

Now close your eyes, my little ones. Remember, being clever is wonderful—but being clever and kind is even better. And if you ever find yourselves carrying buckets all night long, make sure you're not secretly watering someone else's garden.

Good night, my sweet fireflies. Sleep well. 🌙✨

Mary Nguyen was one of the first Vietnamese American women in the national spotlight and used her early pageant fame to develop a successful career in journalism, television news, and law.

Before receiving Emmy nominations for her journalism work, Mary Nguyen was nationally recognized as a teenager when she made history in 1993 as the first Asian American to win TEEN Magazine’s Miss Teenage America competition.

She was born in Southern California and raised by her Vietnamese parents who fled Vietnam after the fall of Saigon. Nguyen grew up in Fullerton and has described herself as your typical American teenager. She wanted to be a psychologist and excelled in academics, cheerleading, and pageantry all while remaining deeply connected to her Vietnamese heritage.

During her junior year, Nguyen won the title of Miss Teenage America and received the opportunity to share her voice with the young readers of TEEN Magazine. One of her Miss Teenage America duties was writing a monthly column, which allowed Nguyen to fall in love with writing. She was encouraged to go to college and pursue a career in journalism, so she attended UCLA where she earned a degree in Communication Studies.

Here, Nguyen was heavily involved in journalism, serving as president of the Society of Professional Journalists chapter and even earned a Mark of Excellence journalism award. At this time she was also interning during the O.J. Simpson trial and published an article in TEEN Magazine about her experience.

After graduating from UCLA in 1999, Nguyen began building her resume even more as she was working for many television stations across the country as a reporter and anchor. She became known for her intriguing and investigative reporting style, which later earned her multiple Associated Press Awards and an Emmy nomination in 2009 for her coverage during the Casey Anthony trial.

Even with her success in journalism and as a teen beauty queen, Nguyen's ambitions continued to evolve. She made the decision to earn her JD at the Florida State University College of Law and eventually became a public defender and attorney in Florida.

Mary Nguyen has extended her name far past a pageant title, bringing Vietnamese representation to national television as one of the first Vietnamese American women to gain visibility in the industry, long before AAPI representation was mainstream.

Getting fit is actually very simple. The hard part is finding a reason to stay consistent.

Victor (00:00)

And doing either of those things is actually a very, very simple process. Most videos will say if you want to build muscle, you simply need to hit your protein goals, which is 0.8 grams per pound of lean body mass, work a little bit harder each training session, and get seven to nine hours of sleep. Losing fat is a similar process too. Eat on a caloric deficit rather than a surplus.

Eat 0.8 grams of protein per one pound of lean body mass and also get seven and nine hours of sleep. And also maybe get around 10,000 steps per day, whether or whether you're in a caloric surplus or caloric deficit. And with those facts in mind, I just save you saved you about 10 hours worth of research. You really don't need to watch any more.

Fitness content besides that. Again, the path is relatively simple. I mean, there is maybe something to be said about programming, periodization, etc. etc. But for most people, you actually don't really need an optimal program. What I am proposing here though is a more inward reflection as to why you are embarking on this journey of health and fitness.

Victor (01:58)

Most men usually say they would like to look something like Brad Pitt from Fight Club. And they usually try to chase that look. And in that process, they're looking up and down at every single forum, every single YouTube video, trying to find the optimal program, the optimal diet to look like Brad Pitt from Fight Club. But what I feel that most people

Are missing is the underlying principle behind that physique.

Victor (03:04)

Right, if you meet somebody that's dressed like your typical business person, right? Nice haircut, well groomed, well dressed, you probably have an opinion that they are a well-put-together person. Or at least they are the type of person to present themselves in a specific manner, which does go on to inform their deeper character. Even though we say don't judge a book by its cover.

A lot of times that cover belies one's true nature. Now, if we think about, you know, a Brad Pitt from Fight Club, I feel that most people just see that cover and think that they can just magically become that without first thinking about the those underlying principles that would drive somebody to look like Brad Pitt from Fight Club, right?

If the physique of Brad Pitt is something that you desire, then you have to start thinking: how does that line up with your principles? Right? Think about what are the things that somebody with that physique is doing. And does that align with your lifestyle and with your own principles?

Victor (04:59)

I recommended that he build muscle and hit a minimum activity requirement, lift weights, get some sleep, etc. etc. And he had done none of those things. And when I assessed his lifestyle and his principles, he said he hates sweating, he hates walking, he is extremely lazy. The only work workouts that he likes to do are.

Tennis two times a week, and most of the times I see him, he is either sleeping, laying on the sofa watching a movie, playing video games, or watching football and getting very, very mad at the result of the football game. Now, when I look at somebody that lives like this, I don't really see how having the physique of Brad Pitt is in line with their lifestyle.

Because what does having a six-pack do for them? For me, I look at him and I think that his physique more or less matches his lifestyle. He looks like somebody that hates sweating, he looks like someone that hates working out, and he looks like someone that values the pleasures of eating. And there is no moral wrongdoing for wanting these things or for living like this. He isn't hurting anyone.

And that's fine. However, if those are the things that one values, then they can't expect to acquire things that don't align with their values. Again, somebody that looks like Brad Pitt is probably not sitting on the sofa all day watching sports.

Victor (07:19)

right, looking a certain way, we have to consider what is a body that will allow us to achieve our goals and realize our principles as a person.

Victor (08:07)

I am somebody who enjoys working out. In contrast to the person I mentioned earlier, they say they absolutely hate sweating. For me, that's something I kind of enjoy when I break a sweat in a workout and then I start getting into a flow state. I enjoy working out in a hundred some degree warehouses. I do I can do jujitsu for

Multiple hours at a time, I run, I lift weights, and I enjoy hiking and going outside. I look like someone that enjoys doing those things. And on top of that, I've been incredibly disciplined about maintaining minimum activity requirements of 10,000 steps a day. I log everything on my fitness pal. I hit my macros every day. And just last week, in order to compete,

I actually lost seven pounds of water in a sauna with a friend. And as a result of all these actions and my own principles, I look the way I look. I value working hard. I value struggling for the sake of struggling. And I am incredibly devoted to my art, which is jujitsu, and also I enjoy lifting weights.

I mean, one of my perspectives on physical culture is that the more struggle you remove from the actual physical training, the more you lose from it. And what I mean is imagine working out at an equinox where the air is filtered, where everything is spotless, clean, and chrome, right? And everything is made as convenient as possible.

I feel like that loses a very key element of the act of training. When I compare this to one of the best gyms I personally ever trained at called Deadweight Strength in San Diego. It was basically a where an open-air warehouse, no AC, no amenities. Honestly, it was a little bit sketchy in how there was no front desk. I just found it on Google, and when I went there,

I just had to scan a QR code, pay PAL some account $20 for a key code to get in, and then when I got in, there weren't any amenities. There were no there was no towel service, no fancy bathrooms, showers, etc. etc. It was just essentially a pile of high-quality weights. They used competition style calibrated plates, they had very nice squat racks, they had

Competition style barbells where the nurling kind of bites your hand a little bit and every single piece of strongman equipment available, but they did not have any of the comforts typically associated with commercial gyms, like in Equinox. And frankly, that was what I wanted. I thought it was absolutely perfect. I thought the equipment was was well maintained, to be honest, and the

Outdoor environment really gave a grit to the physical training compared to an equinox, where honestly it was soft. And when you look at the types of people that are at a place like deadweight strength versus an equinox, there is no comparison. The people at deadweight strength are obviously way stronger. And the fact that I can wax poetic and talk.

this much about the differences in physical training points to my own devotion to the act of training. And as such, my physique looks the way it does.

Victor (12:45)

Principled physique, as I like to call it. A physique that will enhance your life and that lines up with your values, a physique that will let you accomplish whatever goals you have set out for yourself. So one key word that I used in my rambling earlier is devotion as opposed to discipline. So the way I see it is

Discipline is simply doing something just for the sake of it, even if you don't enjoy it. And while I think that is noble and admirable in many regards, it is something that leads to burnout. And I think there is too much talk of discipline, to be honest, in a lot of male-centric spaces, just to suffer for suffering's sake. So that is why I

have turned it around. I think I got this from a YouTube video somewhere. what devotion is on the other hand is it is discipline tempered with love. So you are when you are devoted, you are doing things because you're disciplined, but it's being powered by love rather than habit. And for me, one of the things I love

Is the culture behind physical pursuits and the practice of jiu jitsu?

Victor (14:51)

you achieve a physique that is in line with your principles.

The appointment to CEO marks the first time in 130 years that Billboard has united its business and editorial operations under one executive.

In April 2025, Mike Van was appointed as the first-ever CEO in the 130-year history of Billboard, a landmark move that consolidated the brand’s global business and editorial operations under a single chief executive for the first time. 

This historic elevation followed his tenure as President, where he fundamentally reshaped the organization’s financial trajectory beginning in 2022.  During his leadership, Billboard achieved record-breaking profitability and double-digit revenue growth.  Van spearheaded the brand’s digital evolution while driving the growth of live experiences, including the Billboard Latin Music Awards, THE STAGE at SXSW, the Billboard Music Awards, and Billboard Women in Music.  He was the architect of massive brand integrations and partnerships with global entities such as Verizon, Samsung, and Honda. 

Van initially joined Billboard in 2018 as Vice President of Sales, where he closed record-breaking partnerships with YouTube, Google, and Apple.  He was later elevated to Head of Global Brand Partnerships, overseeing monetization across all digital, social, and live event channels.

Prior to Billboard, Van built his executive pedigree through senior roles at major media and gaming hubs.  He served as Consumer Sales Director at Pandora from 2014 to 2017 preceded as the Senior Manager of Global Media Solutions at Electronic Arts from 2012.

The Vietnamese American executive is the son of refugees who immigrated to the United States in 1975.  Van graduated from Cal State Fullerton in 1993 with a bachelor’s in advertising.

After controlling French Indochina for nearly a century, France’s cultural, architectural, and political influences still remain seen throughout the region today.

For almost a century, France controlled and colonized a large portion of Southeast Asia known as French Indochina and while the colonial period officially ended decades ago, its influence is still found throughout Cambodia, Vietnam, and Laos today.

As European powers were competing for territory across the world, French colonization in Southeast Asia began in the mid-19th century when France first invaded Vietnam in 1858. Over the next few years, France was able to expand its control throughout the region and established French Indochina by 1887. The colonial federation consisted of present day Vietnam and Cambodia with Laos being added in 1893 after the Franco-Siamese War.

French Indochina was one of the most important territories within the French colonial empire as officials viewed the area as a strategic outpost and economic factor. In order to strengthen their power and economic extraction, authorities invested in railways, roads, and ports to facilitate the export of rice, coal, and other resources.

The most visible legacy of French colonization is found in Vietnam. The French introduced coffee to Vietnam in 1857 and laid the foundation for what would become one of the world’s largest coffee industries. But not only did they bring coffee, the also French brought pastries, flan, pâté and many ingredients that have been completely integrated into Vietnamese cooking styles. French influence can also be seen in the architecture through Vietnam’s major cities with wide boulevards, opera houses, and Catholic churches serving as a reminder of the period that transformed the entire region.

While Vietnam became the empire’s economic center, Laos and Cambodia experienced drastic changes as well. In Cambodia, the French established a protectorate in 1863 and administrators modernized the government systems and redesigned schools and buildings. Many ancient temples were neglected during the 19th century, but French archaeologists helped restore many of them, including Angkor Wat.

At this time, Laos was not heavily industrialized, but the French had a massive influence on urban planning, culture, and education. Catholic churches and French villas still stand throughout cities and even today, Laos is still a member of the International Organization of La Francophonie.

Although France helped modernize portions of Southeast Asia, it also brought forth inequality and resistance as colonial governments maintained most of the power and limited representation for the local citizens. Throughout the early 20th century, opposition to colonial rule increased throughout Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia and the era ultimately ended following World War II and the First Indochina War. Vietnamese forces defeated France at the Battle of Dien Bien Phu in 1954 which fully ended French control in the region.

More than seventy years later, France’s legacy remains prominent throughout Southeast Asia. French colonization may have left behind a complicated history of cultural influence and political domination, but its impact continues to shape the identities of Southeast Asian countries long after the era ended.

One community of Indian American entrepreneurs found success in an unlikely place and now, Gujarati immigrants own over 60% of America’s motels.

Did you know Indian Americans own more than 60% of all motels in the United States and they only make up 1% of the country’s population? What’s even more interesting is that roughly 70% of them share the surname Patel and around 42% trace their roots back to the Indian state of Gujarat. 

The very first Gujarati to enter California’s hospitality industry was Manchhu Desai. He and two other Gujarati farmworkers partnered up in 1942 to take over a 32 room hotel in Sacramento after its Japanese American owner was forced to report to a World War II internment camp. Desai later moved to the Hotel Goldfield in San Francisco, opened its doors to Gujarati immigrants, and encouraged them to get into the hospitality business as well, developing the saying “If you are a Patel, lease a hotel”. 

After the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 opened up doors for Asian immigrants, many Gujaratis came to the United States looking for opportunity. Instead they faced many obstacles while trying to enter traditional work industries and had to lean towards something different. 

During the 1970s and 1980s, a large number of motels were being sold and larger investors had little interest in buying them, but Indian immigrant families saw them as an affordable business that also provided them with a place to live. It was also easy to keep labor costs low as parents often cleaned rooms and took care of maintenance while children helped at the front desk after school. 

As families succeeded, they helped their friends get into the hotel industry as well, sharing their knowledge and even helping with financing. New immigrants were learning directly from someone who had already experienced the challenges of the business and over time, these networks created a cycle of entrepreneurship, laying a foundation for the next generation. By the 1990s, many families expanded far beyond operating a single roadside motel. Some purchased multiple other properties and others invested in larger hotels under well known brands like Holiday Inn and Marriott. 

Most of the time Indian Americans are associated with careers in tech, but their impact on the hospitality industry is just as significant. What began as just a few immigrants taking risks on overlooked motels turned into a full business empire that represents generations of hard work and community support.

From a blossoming Korean-Mexican soccer bromance to Tex-Mex culture shocks and an iconic NBA title, sports are uniting fans in the wildest ways.

One of the biggest early World Cup storylines – alongside the realization of the “European mind cannot comprehend this” meme in the U.S. – has been the blossoming bromance between Koreans and Mexicans. Mexico has proven to be a remarkably welcoming host, with celebrations filled of tequila shots, crowd surfing, dancing, and partying.  Love was truly in the air; subsequent make-out sessions even prompted online commenters to joke that the tournament might solve South Korea’s birth rate crisis.  The kindred spirits had plenty to celebrate, as both nations won their opening matches.  However, at least for a day, the Hermanos Coreanos will become enemigos on Thursday, June 18th, when the two teams square off in Guadalajara.

Meanwhile, the Japanese fanbase got the full American experience, highlighted by classic Southern hospitality.  After exploring Nashville’s “Honky Tonk Highway,” they made their way to DFW to tackle the massive portions Texas has to offer.  Japanese fans raved over the rolls and value steaks at Texas Roadhouse and were equally baffled by the complimentary chips and salsa at Tex-Mex restaurants.  This culinary shock yielded a viral, comedic micro-essay on X, where one fan’s post garnered over 16 million views by noting that “generosity that arrives before the request cannot be repaid. It can only be survived.”  On the pitch, Japan’s opening match against the Netherlands ended in a draw after Koki Ogawa delivered a clutch, 88th-minute header to score the equalizer.  True to reputation, the Japanese fans returned the local kindness by cleaning up “Jerry World” after the match.  On Saturday, they will get to experience Mexico’s lively soccer culture firsthand when Japan takes on Tunisia in Guadalupe.

The Knicks set NYC ablaze by clinching their first NBA title in over 50 years, making Jordan Clarkson the first Filipino American champion in league history.  Though he played just 27 minutes in the series, Clarkson tallied a +15 rating and posted a positive plus/minus in all four games – proving his minutes were valuable in a series where games were decided by an average of just 4 points.  He scored 3.5 points per game and made a third of his threes.  After clinching the title in San Antonio, Clarkson flew back to New York the next day to celebrate at the Puerto Rican Day Parade alongside teammate Jose Alvarado and Mayor Mamdani.  The city will host the Knicks’ official championship parade this Thursday.

On the diamond, Giants center fielder Jung Hoo Lee set the record for the longest hitting streak by a Korean player in MLB history at 18 games.  The impressive run propelled his June batting average to .431 and bumped his season average to .331, currently the second-best mark in the majors.

From self-taught teenager to hosting Billie Eilish and Offset, Anna DeGuzman is carving a unique niche with her conversational sleight-of-hand.

Filipino American magician Anna DeGuzman has carved her own niche in the entertainment industry by trading traditional stage theatrics for a much more conversational performance.  Much like the way street magicians brought the craft to the sidewalk, she has tailored her skills for a social media age where technical precision must be paired with a relatable personality to keep an audience’s attention.

DeGuzman recently showcased this while hosting the Complex series Interview With A Magician, with guest Billie Eilish.  The segment containing intricate card tricks left the superstar visibly stunned and gained virality for its flirty and risqué tone. 

On the series and in her performances, she often blends mentalism with cardistry, famously catching Offset off guard by revealing his secret celebrity crush during their sit-down.

These high-visibility moments have expanded her reach since she was platformed in 2023 as a finalist on Season 18 of America’s Got Talent.  Finishing in 2nd place, DeGuzman was the first female magician to ever reach the finale of the competition.

She has been featured on Penn & Teller: Fool Us and was a recurring standout performer on the CW magic series, Masters of Illusion.

The 28-year-old taught herself magic tricks as a teenager while growing up in Bergenfield, New Jersey.  DeGuzman’s showmanship has translated to the online audience where she has a social media following of over a million.