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Terry Nguyen

Terry Nguyen

Former Reporter

    Latest articles by Terry Nguyen

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    The hottest trend on TikTok? In-depth analysis.The hottest trend on TikTok? In-depth analysis.
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    These creators have theories for everything on the internet, from celebrities to fashion trends.

    By Terry Nguyen
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    Mexico City and the pitfalls of becoming a remote work destinationMexico City and the pitfalls of becoming a remote work destination
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    Rising housing prices and inflation have made it more unaffordable for locals.

    By Terry Nguyen
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    The video essay boomThe video essay boom
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    Hour-long YouTube videos are thriving in the TikTok era. Their popularity reflects our desire for more nuanced content online.

    By Terry Nguyen
    How Kibbe body types became an internet obsession
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    David Kibbe’s out-of-print style guide from the 1980s has unexpectedly spawned an online fandom.

    By Terry Nguyen
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    The winner of this year’s Super Bowl: MoneyThe winner of this year’s Super Bowl: Money
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    Ads for crypto companies and sports betting sites were all over the 2022 Super Bowl.

    By Terry Nguyen
    One Good Thing
    One Good Thing: The celebrity art couple who turned love into performanceOne Good Thing: The celebrity art couple who turned love into performance
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    Ulay and Marina Abramović’s legacy is often overshadowed by an elaborate breakup, but their body of work is a valuable lesson on love and creativity.

    By Terry Nguyen
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    Nathan Chen was always America’s best shot at figure skating goldNathan Chen was always America’s best shot at figure skating gold
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    The “Quad King” finished fifth at the 2018 Olympics but has finally clinched a gold medal — after three years of being almost unbeatable in international competition.

    By Terry Nguyen
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    It’s the dawn of a new space age — at least for billionairesIt’s the dawn of a new space age — at least for billionaires
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    Space is having a moment, but regular Americans don’t seem that interested.

    By Terry Nguyen
    What’s the point of digital clothes?
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    Digital fashion makes sense for video games with virtual metaverse-like worlds, but it probably won’t ever replace real clothes.

    By Terry Nguyen
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    The empty promise of instant deliveryThe empty promise of instant delivery
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    The pandemic changed how shoppers think about convenience, but on-demand delivery can only offer so much.

    By Terry Nguyen