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He kept his profile “as one of the originals in Little Saigon,” said Van Tran, who ascended to state office as the first Vietnamese American elected to California’s Assembly.

Carney ascended to political power quite suddenly, at a time when his country is facing a generational challenge from its superpower neighbour.

And there are the more earthbound concerns about the president’s needless trade war, launching us into a recession as the living costs continue to ascend.

After performing most of the first act as the raven-haired Mistress, Gaga ascends to a dance floor lit up like a chess board, competing against her opponent in a lethal, choreographed game.

It was clear while ascending to the Pacific Design Center that Design.Space — the inaugural retail experience blending rare design, art and fashion — was for the heads.