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หยุดเลย อย่าไปยุ่งกับเด็กมัน!

แอนดริว์ เคมเลอ. บทความต้นฉบับ: No, You Leave Those Kids Alone!. 30 กรกฎาคม 2023. แปลเป็นภาษาไทยโดย Kin ช่วงหลังๆ มานี้ผู้ประท้วงและนักวิจารณ์ที่มีท่าทีต่อต้านคนข้ามเพศหันมาใช้คำขวัญว่า “อย่ามายุ่งกับลูกๆ ของเรา” (Leave our kids alone) นี่เป็นส่วนหนึ่งของความพยายามที่จะตีตราครู บรรณารักษ์ นักเขียน ศิลปิน หรือใครก็ตามที่ทำงานกับเด็กและสนับสนุนสิทธิของเด็กข้ามเพศในการนิยามอัตลักษณ์ของตนเองตามที่พวกเขาต้องการ ว่าเป็นพวก “กรูมเมอร์” (groomers) หรือผู้ที่คุกคามความปลอดภัยของเด็กด้วยการชักจูงล้างสมองอย่างแยบยล ความจริงแล้วฝ่ายปฏิกิริยาที่ใช้คำขวัญว่า “อย่ามายุ่งกับลูกๆ ของเรา” กำลังฉายภาพความคิดของตนเองไปยังผู้อื่นในแบบที่ทั้งงุ่มง่ามและรุนแรงเท่านั้น ลองพิจารณาวิธีการที่ฝ่ายปฏิกิริยาปฏิบัติต่อผู้มีอำนาจเมื่อเทียบกับพวกเสรีนิยมสายกลางที่แทบไม่มีจุดยืนสุดโต่งใดๆ ก็จะเห็นประเด็นนี้ได้ชัดเจน โดยพื้นฐานแล้ว คนที่ต่อต้านคนข้ามเพศคือพวกอนุรักษนิยมทางสังคม และในบริบทนี้ จุดศูนย์กลางของความเป็นอนุรักษนิยมทางสังคมของพวกเขาคือการแบ่งโลกออกเป็นสองขั้ว “ตามขนบเดิม” คือ “ผู้ชาย” และ “ผู้หญิง” สิ่งนี้อาจดูเป็นข้อสังเกตที่ชัดเจนอยู่เอง แต่การหาจุดยืนที่มั่นคงท่ามกลางหนองบึงอันเน่าเหม็นของ “สงครามวัฒนธรรม” ซึ่งเต็มไปด้วยแนวคิดที่ขัดแย้งในตัวเองและไร้ความหมายนั้นเป็นสิ่งจำเป็นต่อการอยู่รอด เพราะเมื่อความเป็นอนุรักษนิยมทางสังคมเพิ่มมากขึ้น ก็ย่อมนำไปสู่การยอมจำนนต่อประเพณีและขนบเดิมมากขึ้นตามไปด้วย นั่นหมายความว่าความเป็นอนุรักษนิยมทางสังคมยังต้องอาศัยกลไกต่างๆ ที่คอยรักษาประเพณีดั้งเดิมให้เหนือกว่าวิถีชีวิตรูปแบบใหม่ ทางเลือกใหม่ หรือแนวทางที่แข่งขันกันด้วยความเข้มงวดมากขึ้นเรื่อยๆ...

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‘Just a kid with a big dream’: The legacy of Rene Clert ‘Bobet’ Baterbonia

“JUST A kid with a big dream.” Four simple words. They were more than a caption or a personal motto—they were a declaration of hope. They reflected the life of

Trump display at his State Fair already falling apart after three days: report

President Trump's carefully constructed vision for transforming the nation's capital is literally falling apart. The Great American State Fair, meant to showcase his grandiose architectural ambitions, has spiraled into a three-day disaster of musical acts boycotting, equipment failures, tiny crowds and now a deteriorating replica arch buckling under less-than-ideal weather conditions.According to New York Times reporting, the centerpiece of Trump's fair—a scaled-down version of his proposed 250-foot Triumphal Arch—is already showing signs of structural failure. The vinyl covering, stapled over a wood frame and emblazoned with One Nation Under God, had begun buckling under the combined assault of high temperatures, humidity, and rain.The arch represents Trump's broader vision for the nation's capital: a planned White House ballroom, renovated golf courses, and the repainting and sealing of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool – all of which have come under scrutiny and criticism.Three days into a 16-day event, Trump's showcase for his ambitions is becoming another debacle, with sparse attendance under a sweltering sun, power failures disabling the Ferris wheel for hours, and a cancelled concert by headliner Vanilla Ice with days still to run.Trump's opening performance set the tone. As the Times noted, Trump gave a short campaign-style welcome speech on Wednesday before a thin crowd, asserting that in his second term he had brought back a country that was 'dead' under his predecessor.

Araghchi says officials and footballers defend Iran's dignity

Araghchi says officials and footballers defend Iran's dignity Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said the country's officials, negotiators and footballers are all engaged in defending the honour and dignity of the Iranian people, sharing a social media post that combined images of schoolgirls killed in a February strike with scenes from the World Cup. From the football pitch to the negotiating table to the battlefield, every step we take as Iranians is part of a larger struggle: defending the honor and dignity of our dear people, Araghchi wrote. The post came as mediators reported progress in US-Iran talks in Switzerland and after Iran drew with Belgium in a World Cup group-stage match. Araghchi also referenced the victims of the missile attack on the Shajareh Tayyebeh Girls' School in Minab on 28 February, in which about 160 people, most of them schoolgirls and teachers, were killed. From the football pitch to the negotiating table to the battlefield, every step we take as Iranians is part of a larger struggle: defending the honor and dignity of our dear people.Minab168 pic.twitter.com/CFZ6EbYo49 — Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) June 22, 2026

🔴 President Xi Jinping Marks Communist Party of China's 105th Anniversary

Chinese President Xi Jinping presides over celebrations marking the 105th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in Beijing. During the ceremony, Xi confers the prestigious July 1 Medal—the country's highest Party honor—on outstanding Communist Party members and delivers a keynote address reflecting on the Party's achievements, future priorities, governance, economic development, and China's national vision. Watch the event live for the latest updates from Beijing. #xijinping #china #ccp #cpc #beijing #chinanews #live #politics --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawndotcom/ Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/dawn_com Website: www.dawn.com Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

Bless His Heart

Diabolical Donald Trump “said the word ‘communism’ so many times, you might’ve thought the Cold War was still on.” That’s because he still lives in the Greed Is Good 1980s. The New York Times: He was not subtle. Communism, he said, “is the enemy of July 4, 1776.” He called it a bigger threat than Pearl Harbor and even 9/11. He name-checked Karl Marx. The speech began on an upbeat note. The president painted a proud and optimistic portrait of the United States, describing it as nothing short of the greatest society in the history of civilization. The whole first half of his speech boiled down to this line: “You live in a very special place — congratulations, everybody.” The crowd ate it up. He soon began to pivot. There were people out there who didn’t want English to be the dominant language of the United States, he warned. There were people out there who wanted to take away everyone’s guns, he warned. He promised never to let that happen. He warned of “newcomers to our country who embrace ideas totally opposed to our way of life and our great success.” And some, he once assumed, “are good people.” (He makes an exception for his trophy wife.) Bless his diseased heart. Compare and contrast, my high school English teacher would say. This: Versus this: The attack of the do-nothings “Communism is the exact opposite of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness,” he declared. “It’s death, tyranny and the pursuit

Trump’s Green Pool, Stephen Miller’s Missing Reflection

It was a week of comeuppance. For Trump symbolically, Putin seriously—and David Shuster counted down the 5 sharpest AI satire clips that captured it. At No. 5, a disoriented Vladimir Putin wakes up exactly where he belongs--in hell, where his approval rating is finally reflects the truth at zero percent. Then you'll find 3 takes on Trump’s self-own of an algae-green reflecting pool. These include a Doobie Brothers “Black Water” rewrite. A vampiric Stephen Miller who casts no reflection at all. And then the unhinged press conference Trump wishes he could give, complete with a 2 a.m. scuba team led by Barack Hussein Obama. And the No. 1 clip? That's a flat-out banger: a singalong about tarping over your troubles and ordering “the biggest cover-up in town.” You can read the headlines about the green pool and Trump’s name coming off the Kennedy Center—or you can watch them turned into songs you’ll be humming ALL weekend. It’s the news the way it should be delivered: with a punchline. Click on the Blue Amp Media video, hit play, laugh, and catch number one! You won't believe the lyrics! read more

Nigel Farage lays wreath and pays emotional tribute to Ann Widdecombe

Nigel Farage has paid a tribute to the “remarkable” Ann Widdecombe after her death.The Reform UK leader arrived at her home, in which she was found dead, to lay a floral wreath.“Her patriotism was deep within her family. She was immensely proud of the work her father had done with the Royal Navy in the war.“She was so much more than just a politician. Suddenly Ann Widdecombe the socially conservative, Christian politician, suddenly appears on Strictly Come Dancing, Big Brother, doing theatre tours around the country, writing novels, quite remarkable, he said.“Then in 2019 when it turned out the Brexit vote wasn’t going to carried out by the Government, I took a phonecall, ‘Ann Widdecombe here’, I stood to attention, She announced she wanted to run for us in the European elections. She joined a brand new party.“She played a very major role in getting Brexit over the line. That being said, she wasn’t happy with the Brexit deal, it wasn’t what she wanted.“Unlike modern politicians, Ann never needed notes. She never sought popularity for the sake of it, she stood up and fought what she believed in.“I’ve come here today to lay this wreath on behalf of many millions around this country that admired her, loved her.”

‘It’s causing a psychological divide’: Interface residents on the future of peace walls in Belfast

“At the end of the day, nobody gives a hoot what peace wall is out the back if they are struggling to feed their children”

BYD joins SHHB Foundation’s Hari Raya celebration

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – His Majesty the Sultan graced BYD’s booth at the Hari Raya Aidilfitri event hosted by the Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Foundation on Saturday. Held at the International Convention Centre, the Hari Raya Aidilfitri Exhibition 2026 brought together participants from government agencies, the education, industry and technology sectors, as well as community groups. His Majesty toured the exhibition and was welcomed to the BYD booth by Managing Director of Maju Motors Chan Key Hong. He briefed the monarch on BYD’s success as the leading retailer of new energy vehicles in Brunei Darussalam. The sultan was also presented with a pesambah (royal gift) of a miniature model of the Yangwang U8, an off-road electric SUV. Accompanying His Majesty were His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office; His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik; His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Mateen, and His Royal Highness Prince Haji Jefri Bolkiah. BYD’s presence at the celebration reflects the company’s leading role in Brunei’s automotive sector, particularly in new energy vehicles and intelligent mobility. In line with the event’s theme, “AI Innovation: A Catalyst for Community Development”, BYD highlighted advanced AI-powered features for drivers [] This story 'BYD joins SHHB Foundation’s Hari Raya celebration' appeared first on The Scoop.

Khamenei funeral in Najaf and Karbala showcases Iran’s regional influence

Funeral ceremonies for Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei have taken place in Iraq’s holy cities of Najaf and Karbala, where mourners gathered at the shrines of Imam Ali and Imam Hussein. The ceremonies formed part of a wider funeral programme spanning Iran and Iraq, ending in Mashhad, a major Shia pilgrimage centre. For Tehran, the events were an opportunity to project continuity after Khamenei’s death and reinforce his image as a religious and political figure whose influence extends beyond Iran. The funeral also highlighted the historic divide between Iran’s Qom-based clerical system and Iraq’s Najaf seminary, which has long maintained its independence. Al Jazeera’s Ali Hashem reports. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #Iran #SupremeLeader #AliKhamenei #MojtabaKhamenei #Khamenei #KhameneiFuneral #IranMourns #Najaf #Karbala #Iraq #USIsraelWarOnIran #IranWar #aljazeeraEnglish

Italian word of the day: ‘Cafone’

This is one insult you don’t want to earn.

Thomas Jefferson coined a hip and funny phrase for abrupt goodbyes that still holds up today

A great phrase for when you've just gotta leave without explanation. The post Thomas Jefferson coined a hip and funny phrase for abrupt goodbyes that still holds up today appeared first on Upworthy.

Why One Former CIA Executive Never Stopped Playing

When I was three years old, I fell in love with the violin thanks to an unlikely duet between Itzhak Perlman and a grumpy green Muppet. Watching Perlman’s bow dance across the strings on Sesame Street, I was transfixed. I turned to my parents and announced with all the gravity a toddler can muster, “I want to do that.”After months of pleading, they relented. That decision didn't just set me on a musical path; it quietly forged my philosophy on joy, participation, and what it means to keep a passion alive for the long haul.I grew up in a large Irish Catholic family I’d lovingly describe as having “no talent and no shame.” We sang off-key with fervor and staged wildly uncoordinated talent shows every Thanksgiving. While my classmates practiced scales with laser focus, eyeing the first chair in elite orchestras, I played jigs because I liked the way they felt. In my high school orchestra, I sat deep in the second violin section, a world away from the concertmaster’s chair. I wasn’t the best player—far from it—but I loved the sound and being part of a group playing something beautiful, together. That love kept me playing long after others burned out chasing perfection.After college, I drifted away from the rigid lines of classical music and found my way into the warmth of folk. Dimly lit pub sessions replaced formal concert halls. In that world, you have to listen—to the melody, to the room, to the person across from you—and find your place in the collective sound. I didn't have the fastest fingers or the flashiest solos, but I discovered something vital, I was a great second fiddle.In folk music, second fiddle isn’t a demotion; it’s an art form. It is the realm of harmony, texture, and support. It is the work of making a song richer without needing to be the center of gravity. Without sheet music to guide you, you must listen closely, respond in real time, and improvise. It is collaborative and intuitive—and, for me, far more satisfying than any solo.Somewhere along the way, I also became the person who started bands. Most recently, I founded the DC-based Irish folk group Celtic Underground, but the spark was lit years earlier at Camp Lejeune. While our husbands were stationed there, I convinced three other Marine wives on my street to join me on my deck for some St. Patrick’s Day music. We lived in officer housing in a neighborhood called Paradise Point, so we jokingly called ourselves The Paradise Pints.Our skills were ramshackle at best, but we ended up anchoring the neighborhood. The community of Marine officers didn't realize they needed an Irish pub band until they had one. Before long, we had generals singing songs about whiskey at the Officers’ Club on Friday nights. It has been more than five years since I moved away, but the band I started on that front porch is still going strong with a whole new crew of Pints.I didn't start these bands because I had a grand vision or because I was the most talented person in the room. I did it because I wanted to play music with people, for people (and, selfishly, if I started the band, no one could cut me). I set the tone, picked the tunes, and booked the gigs.Many of the musicians I gathered were extraordinarily talented—often much more so than me—but they were busy adults with full lives. They were parents and professionals who weren’t going to spontaneously join an Irish band unless someone made it easy and welcoming. When invited into something joyful and low-pressure, they said yes. They were happy to improvise through a new song or learn the bodhrán by watching a YouTube video.Even in the bands I led, I stayed in the supporting parts. I played second fiddle, sang harmonies, and occasionally moonlighted on the tin whistle. I gravitated toward the background not because I lacked ability, but because that’s where I added the most value. Musically, I wasn't the star, but the band existed because I made it exist.I noticed this pattern repeating in the most unlikely of places: my professional life. In that world, I was a planner, an overachiever, a list-maker. Up until last year, I was a senior executive at the Central Intelligence Agency, doing hard, complex work and running a large office. I had a seat at the table for key national security decisions, the opportunity to travel the world, brief Presidents. For a long time, I thought I was striving to be the first violin—the concertmaster of a very different kind of orchestra.Yet, as I reflect on that career, I realize I was rarely the smartest person in the room, nor the one with the deepest technical proficiency. I was good enough at the core tasks, but I never truly stood out for my expertise alone. I was just Meredith. But I kept getting promoted.It made me wonder: did I achieve what I did because I followed the rules and plowed through to-do lists? Or did the success come from the more intangible things? Just as in a folk session, I thrived because I was the natural glue. I found joy in stressful situations, understood the changing dynamics of a room, and looked for ways to empower colleagues whose strengths differed from my own. I brought in talented people to work for me and then let them shine. I focused on creating a result that was more than the sum of its parts, and I did it without losing the joy or taking myself too seriously.Now, as a mother of three in my mid-forties, I play the fiddle several times a week. We tune up in living rooms and Irish pubs around Washington, on small stages and at regional folk festivals. Last year, playing the Takoma Park Folk Festival felt like my biggest career highlight of 2025—a metric that would have baffled my ambitious younger self.This year, our band is recording our first album. We didn't do it because we suddenly felt ready or found a surplus of extra time. We did it because we put it on the calendar, booked the studio, and decided to make it happen.We live in a culture that prizes being first: first place, first chair, first to speak. But many meaningful parts of adult life don’t disappear because we aren’t good enough to continue. They disappear because no one makes room for them anymore.Sometimes I think about the concertmaster from my high school orchestra—the virtuoso who practiced for hours every day. I wonder if he still plays, or if music became just another achievement to measure, another obligation that eventually fell away. I don’t know the answer. But I know why I’m still here.Music stayed in my life because I chose participation over perfection. I valued continuity and community over virtuosity. I was willing to start something, show up consistently, and take a supporting role if that’s what kept the group going. I was never the flashiest player, but decades later, I’m still here—still finding the joy in the harmony.Second fiddle, it turns out, was exactly the right place to be.The Cipher Brief is committed to publishing a range of perspectives on national security issues submitted by deeply experienced national security professionals. Opinions expressed are those of the author and do not represent the views or opinions of The Cipher Brief.Have a perspective to share based on your experience in the national security field? Send it to Editor@thecipherbrief.com for publication consideration.Read more expert-driven national security insights, perspective and analysis in The Cipher Brief

Hossam Hassan Raises Palestinian Flag as Egyptian Team Returns to Hero’s Welcome

Egypt’s national football team returned home to a warm reception from supporters on Friday, 10 July, following its historic FIFA World Cup campaign, with thousands of fans gathering at El Alamein International Airport to celebrate their achievements on the global stage. The celebrations were marked by an emotional moment during the official reception ceremony when Egypt’s head coach Hossam Hassan raised the Palestinian flag, drawing cheers from sections of the crowd. The gesture reflected the veteran coach’s continued public expressions of solidarity with the Palestinian people. Supporters waving Egyptian flags and chanting patriotic songs lined the airport and surrounding streets to welcome the players and coaching staff after the team’s best-ever World Cup performance. Egypt reached the Round of 16 for the first time in the nation’s history, earning widespread praise despite its dramatic elimination from the tournament. President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi is expected to greet the national team and its technical and administrative staff in recognition of their historic World Cup run. The Egyptian team recorded their first-ever World Cup victory with a 3-1 win over New Zealand, reached the knockout stage for the first time, and thenContinue reading Hossam Hassan Raises Palestinian Flag as Egyptian Team Returns to Hero’s Welcome The post Hossam Hassan Raises Palestinian Flag as Egyptian Team Returns to Hero’s Welcome first appeared on Egyptian Streets.

Federation of Chambers’ Paris visit instrumental in further bolstering Saudi-French trade and investment ties

PARIS — A delegation from the Federation of Saudi Chambers of Commerce, headed by its Chairman Sheikh Abdullah Saleh Kamel, concluded a five-day high-profile visit to France. During the visit, the delegation participated in several key meetings and events, including the Gulf Vision 2026 forum and the annual meeting of the Saudi-French Business Council. The delegation held meetings with government officials and business leaders to explore opportunities for cooperation and investment. The delegation, representing more than 40 Saudi companies and investors, attended the annual dinner of the Saudi-French Business Council hosted by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, which focused on strengthening economic cooperation, expanding private-sector ties, and exploring investment opportunities in strategic sectors. The delegation participated in the annual meeting of the Saudi-French Business Council in Paris. Speaking at the meeting, Sheikh Kamel said Saudi-French relations have entered a new phase of growth and development, supported by the leaderships of both countries and their shared vision to strengthen economic and investment cooperation. He noted that the partnership has expanded beyond traditional trade ties to include investment, innovation, energy, culture, tourism and advanced technologies. The delegation also took part in the two-day Gulf Vision 2026 forum, organized by Business France and attended by officials, investors, and business leaders from France and Gulf Cooperation Council countries. During a forum session,‏ Federation Secretary General Sultan Al-Musallam highlighted the Kingdom's economic transformation under Saudi Vision 2030 and noted that Saudi-French trade reached SR44.2 billion in 2025, an increase of 7.2 percent, while French investments remain among the largest foreign investments in the Kingdom. The visit reflects the growing momentum in Saudi-French economic relations and ongoing efforts to strengthen trade and investment ties between the two countries.

What Mojtaba Khamenei's warning means for the US | DW News

Iran's new Supreme Leader has vowed revenge for his father's killing, saying it “must inevitably be carried out.” Is Mojtaba Khamenei's warning directed at Donald Trump, Iran’s regional allies, or his own domestic audience? And what does his rhetoric reveal about Tehran’s strategy going forward? DW speaks with Kamran Matin, Iran analyst and Associate Professor of International Relations at the University of Sussex. Chapters: 0:00 Mojtaba Khamenei vows revenge for father’s killing 1:27 Threats - immediate retaliation or longer-term ideological commitment? 3:05 Threats opening the door for proxies, affiliated groups, or individuals to act over time? 4:30 Is diplomacy effectively off the table? 5:55 How significant is it that Iran’s new Supreme Leader still has not appeared in public? #iran #mojtabakhamenei #usa #donaldtrump #revenge #alikhamenei #dwcurrentaffairs For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1

Football Daily | How to destroy a feelgood factor with a sad star-spangled World Cup response

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!Where to start? “Overturn this”? Romelu Lukaku dance-mocking Donald Trump? Civil war erupting between Fifa and Uefa? Maybe here: full-time in Seattle on Monday brought an end to the Geopolitics World Cup’s three-day hostmageddon. Saturday: Canada thunked 3-0 by Morocco. Sunday: Mexico Helm’s-Deeped 3-2 by England. Monday: USA USA USA routed 4-1 by Belgium.I officially withdraw my request for the USA USA USA to regain one of our exclamation points (Football Daily letters passim). Fresh off his successful programme to suck all of the joy and pride from our nation’s 250th birthday celebration, now the president has managed to destroy any joy and pride that might be had from the USMNT at the GWC. Sigh” – Pat Condreay.Followers of 1960s American movies will have placed money on the USA USA USA losing, because they knew that If It’s Tuesday*, This Must Be Belgium. *European time” – Duncan Steel.Jordan Henderson plays a total of six minutes against Panama; gets booked as an unused sub against Mexico; and then breaks his wrist celebrating the victory. Is this the epitome of Minor Character Energy?” – James Maltby.The Brazilian FA was planning a statue of Neymar, but it kept falling over” – Andrew Bryant.This is an extract from our daily football email Football Daily. To get the full version, just visit this page and follow the instructions. Continue reading...

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Star Ties the Knot in Fairytale Italian Wedding

Amy Sussman / Getty ImagesKPop Demon Hunters star Arden Cho is now married. The actress, who voiced Rumi in the hit Netflix movie, tied the knot with orthopedic surgeon Christopher Lee over the weekend of June 27th at Villa Cora in Florence, Italy. “We fell in love with Florence and wanted the weekend to feel like a beautiful vacation where everyone could slow down, celebrate, and make memories together,” Cho told Vogue, explaining how she chose the “magical place” for their nuptials. The couple’s wedding plans included a hanbok welcome party, two separate wedding ceremonies, and a reception, with four bridal looks to match, including a custom Vera Wang gown for the big day. Unfortunately for the happy couple, it wasn’t straight sailing to their beautiful venue, with the actress explaining that her airline misplaced all four of their checked bags. Their predicament worsened when Lee’s family flights were repeatedly canceled, forcing them to postpone their traditional Korean pyebaek ceremony until the missing relatives could arrive. Fortunately, everything was resolved before Cho said “I do,” and the Chicago Med actress chose to take it in stride. “In Korean, there’s a saying, [aekttaemhaetda], which roughly means that a small hardship spares you from a much bigger one,” she said. “That’s exactly how we choose to remember our wedding weekend.”Read it at E! NewsRead more at The Daily Beast.