Lego has officially partnered with Pokémon to launch its first-ever line of premium buildable sets.

This historic crossover unites two global giants, offering fans a collection focused on iconic characters from the franchise’s nearly 30-year history.

The initial launch brings three headline releases featuring five fan-favorite Pokémon, including Pikachu, Eevee, Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise.

The detailed builds turn these adorable characters into display pieces that invite builders to begin their ‘Trainer journey, brick by brick.’

Leading the collection is Pokémon Pikachu and Poké Ball, a 2,050-piece build depicting Pikachu leaping from an opened Poké Ball.

The display includes a lightning-bolt base, energy effects, pose options, and a hidden ’25’ Easter egg nod to Pikachu’s Pokédex number.

The largest release unites Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise in a massive 6,838-piece display set.

Each fully evolved Pokémon features unique articulation and bases inspired by their natural habitats. Lego presents it as one of its biggest character builds.

The launch concludes with a 587-piece Eevee set featuring poseable head and limbs. Fans can preorder the collection now on LEGO’s official shop.

The full lineup will officially release worldwide on February 27, marking an exciting new chapter for both Pokémon and LEGO fans.

Netflix has officially confirmed a third season of the hit cooking competition ‘Culinary Class Wars.’

The hit series, which topped global non-English rankings twice, is set to return with a major twist that changes the dynamics of the competition completely.

Unlike previous years where individual chefs battled for glory, this season shifts the spotlight entirely to teamwork.

The competition is now open exclusively to restaurant-based teams of four. This change aims to test how well chefs collaborate within the high-pressure environment of a professional kitchen.

Applications opened on Friday. Each team must have four members currently working at the same restaurant.

Teams formed through across different workplaces or personal connections are not eligible, but restaurants with multiple branches under the same brand can apply together.

Producer Kim Eun-ji and writer Mo Eun-seol of Studio Slam will return to lead the new season.

The creative team behind the first two seasons said they aim to deliver a more developed structure, fresh tasks, and surprises that meet growing viewer expectations worldwide.

‘Culinary Class Wars’ is a competition that pits lesser-known chefs against elite, high-end chefs.

The intense rivalry has captured a global audience, and the upcoming third season promises new challenges while maintaining the show’s signature excitement and creativity.

For the first time in its 46-year history, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans have included kimchi as a recommended food, marking a shift toward real food.

The 2025 to 2030 update encourages fermented options like kimchi and miso for their proven benefits to gut health.
The guidelines, updated every five years, help shape school lunches, military meals, and federal nutrition programs.

This update draws a clearer line against ultra-processed foods, warning that too much sugar, sodium, and additives can damage digestion and increase long-term health risks.

Officials recommend eating kimchi alongside vegetables and other high-fiber foods to support gut balance.

The advice reflects rising concern as about seventy percent of US adults are overweight, while nearly one in three adolescents faces increased risk of diabetes.

Kimchi’s inclusion also highlights growing recognition of Korean cuisine in American nutrition policy.

Its addition shows how Asian food traditions are reshaping official ideas of healthy eating and expanding what counts as nutritious food in the US.