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South China Morning Post
3 days ago
- South China Morning Post
How US students discovered Unit 731 horrors, and an American war crime cover-up
As thousands of students gather this week for the finals of the National History Day contest in the US state of Maryland, one research project may stand out – not only as a sobering reminder of an infamous, often forgotten Japanese military unit, but also for America's role in keeping its war crimes quiet. Advertisement The project, a documentary produced by four students from a New Mexico high school, is an investigation of Unit 731 – a secret group that carried out unspeakable experiments on people in China and other parts of Asia during World War II. The girls from Albuquerque School of Excellence, who advanced to the national contest after placing first at the state level, have joined about 3,000 students from across the country and US territories to showcase their months-long research results. At one of the country's top academic competitions – aimed at deepening understanding of the past and promoting critical thinking – their project not only revisits a dark corner of wartime history but also questions how that history is taught in US schools today. A visitor walks through the ruins of one of Japan's germ warfare facilities during WWII in China's northeastern city of Harbin in 2014. Photo: Xinhua Team member Tam Pham recalled that the idea for the project began in a college-prep seminar course, where students were expected to choose and research a topic. Her classmate Smriti Monger stumbled upon a webpage titled 'Pacific Ocean Atrocities'.
Time Out
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
These young Miami chefs were just crowned best in the city
Miami's newest culinary stars aren't just cooking great food—they're shaping the future of the city's dining scene. Twenty-four of the most exciting chefs, pastry chefs, bakers, bartenders, sommeliers and restaurateurs have just been named the 2025 StarChefs Miami Rising Stars, earning national recognition for their creativity, leadership and deep ties to the community. Estefania Andrade of Trippy Kitchen is turning heads with her stacked churrasco steak sandwich, while Tam Pham of Tâm Tâm is serving an unforgettable massaman goat curry. Meanwhile, Maria Teresa Gallina and Nicolas Martinez of Recoveco are drawing crowds with their spiced golden chicken, and Juan Manuel Umbert is putting a luxe spin on handmade pasta at PASTA. And that's just the beginning. Each Rising Star was handpicked after in-person tastings and interviews with over 100 Miami hospitality pros, evaluated on national standards for innovation, presentation, ambition and, of course, incredible food and drink creations. As StarChefs managing partner Will Blunt put it: 'Hospitality professionals in Miami are successfully representing the city's dynamic cultures and communities with respect and intention. As the focus shifts west—beyond the beach—a new generation of chefs, bartenders, sommeliers and restaurateurs are thinking locally by emphasizing South Florida produce, catering to year-round residents, and embracing Miami's global influences while paying homage to the industry leaders who have come before them.' Want a taste? You're in luck: from May 7–21, StarChefs will host Miami Rising Stars Restaurant Week, spotlighting the winners with special dishes at their restaurants, and donating $3 from every featured item sold to Rethink Food. Miami's dining scene suddenly feels ever fresher than usual.
