Internal communications from Meta Platforms Inc., TikTok, Snap Inc. and YouTube, revealed in a 5,807-page federal court filing unsealed this month, show employees describing their own platforms as an “addictive drug” for teens. An email attributed to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg states, “If we tell teens’ parents and teachers about their live videos, that will probably ruin the product from the start.” Expert reports submitted with the filing link platform features to serious youth risks such as eating disorders and suicidal thoughts, findings the companies’ own internal research had already flagged.

The Supreme Court’s June 2023 decision ending race-conscious admissions has reshaped Stanford University’s incoming class, with Asian and white students now comprising their largest shares in three years.

When did you last share a meal with your grandparents? A new review of international studies published in 2025 finds that older adults who regularly eat alone face significantly poorer nutrition and higher risks of weight loss and frailty. The analysis examined data from more than 80,000 adults aged 65 and older across multiple countries and found consistent evidence that solitary meals are tied to measurable declines in diet quality and physical health.

Anti-Asian hate crimes in the U.S. reached 379 incidents in 2024, according to a new analysis of FBI data released on Thursday by Asian Americans Advancing Justice (AAJC) and Advancing Justice Southern California (AJSOCAL). The total represents a modest decline from the 407 cases reported in 2023 yet remains nearly three times higher than the pre-pandemic average between 2013 and 2018. The report identifies intimidation and assault as the most common offenses and notes that California, New Jersey and New York recorded the highest numbers of cases.

A walking technique developed in Japan is gaining attention on social media as users attempt a routine built on fixed three-minute intervals. Known as interval walking training, the method alternates three minutes of brisk walking with three minutes of slower walking for about 30 minutes. The method was created by researchers at Shinshu University who found that adults who followed the program for five months recorded measurable changes in several fitness indicators.

Indian cinema lost one of its most influential figures on Monday, when Dharmendra died at his home in Mumbai at age 89. He had recently been discharged from Breach Candy Hospital after a brief illness reported in Indian media. His passing led to a steady stream of visitors at his residence, and his final rites were held at Pawan Hans Crematorium in Juhu.

Fears of detention or deportation have surged by 15 percentage points among Asian immigrants, according to a survey of 1,805 immigrants conducted by KFF and The New York Times from late August through mid-October.

President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has disbanded with eight months remaining on its mandate, ending a high-profile initiative that promised to slash trillions in federal spending but delivered only a fraction of its targets.

Simu Liu is urging the film industry to confront what he calls a troubling reversal in Asian visibility on screen. In a widely shared social media post this week, the actor said recent casting trends show an industry moving backward rather than building on earlier progress. He described the shift as “fucking appalling,” arguing that the setbacks point to deeper systemic issues.

Roast duck has become a stand-in for turkey in many Asian American households, and pancit or kimchi often fills the space usually held by mashed potatoes. Families who grew up with Chinese, Filipino or Korean cuisines say these dishes make the holiday meal more recognizable and are easier to prepare for large gatherings. As millions of Americans set their tables this Thanksgiving, it is undeniable that the culinary landscape of the holiday is shifting from a rigid adherence to Pilgrim-era staples to a fluid celebration of dual identity.