Star Trek: Starfleet Academy – Fan Reaction To Captain Ake’s Chair Sitting

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Nahla Ake, a 420-year-old who is half-Lanthanite, is breaking the mold as a Star Trek Captain. While also serving as Chancellor of Starfleet Academy, she commands the USS Athena with a decidedly quirky style. Captain Ake’s habit of relaxing in her chair with her feet up and a book has become a talking point among Star Trek fans, with reactions ranging from adoration to disapproval of Holly Hunter’s unconventional approach.

Government Follies & Bitcoin Blues: A Tale of Modern Woes

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On Thursday, the Senate, with a vote of 45-55, rejected the House-approved 6-bill spending package, a document as bloated as it was contentious. The inclusion of extended DHS funding through September 30, devoid of any meaningful reform, proved too bitter a pill for a bipartisan coalition-comprising all Democrats and seven Republicans-to swallow. They chose principle over expediency, a rarity in these times, and thus the bill failed to secure the requisite 60 votes.

Grammy-nominated jazz vocalists Samara Joy and Dee Dee Bridgewater share intergenerational wisdom

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This exceptional ensemble showcases the exciting current state of jazz, with both established and rising musicians attracting a new wave of listeners. The Times recently gathered 26-year-old Joy and 75-year-old Bridgewater for a discussion, which led to a fascinating conversation about politics, race, equality, and their shared appreciation for each other’s work.

Nicki Minaj, dreamer no more? After Trump event, rapper says citizenship paperwork being finalized

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Rapper Nicki Minaj, 43, announced on X (formerly Twitter) Wednesday that she’s completing her citizenship paperwork, thanking her fans for their support. She posted a picture of the Chucky doll giving the middle finger, and wrote, ‘Thanks to the petition… I wouldn’t have done it without you.’ She also expressed gratitude to a fan account called CitizenNIKA, calling them ‘the moment’ and offering a ‘Gold Trump card’ as a thank you.