Digest: Feminist Backlash, Hong Kong Sanctions, Ukraine Nuclear Risk, and Culinary Bias

This news digest compiles four distinct opinion and analysis pieces from major publications. First, Helen Lewis in The Atlantic examines the rise of 'masculinism,' arguing that the movement led by figures like Pastor Doug Wilson is not merely opportunistic but part of a broader New Right effort to counter feminist advances and solidify Donald Trump's electoral base. Second, Mark Clifford in The Wall Street Journal discusses new U.S. sanctions on Hong Kong oil-trading firms, asserting that Washington is targeting Beijing's role in facilitating Iranian oil sales and terror financing. Third, Daniel Hryhorczuk in the Chicago Tribune highlights the escalating nuclear danger at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, warning that war conditions could lead to a Fukushima-like disaster due to inadequate safety designs for conflict zones. Finally, Vikas Khanna in Time critiques global culinary standards, arguing that they unfairly label non-Western cuisines as 'ethnic' while ignoring the cultural depth and lived experience embedded in traditions like Indian food. The collection covers political ideology, international sanctions, environmental security, and cultural critique.