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Most Japanese diners prefer conveyor belt sushi restaurants, survey reveals
The 2024 Revolving Sushi Consumer Survey in Japan reveals that over 70% of participants prefer dining at conveyor belt sushi restaurants. Da...
Tiktoker’s allegation that Lyft driver stole her belongings sparks social media hunt
A woman’s recent experience with a Lyft driver has gone viral on TikTok, prompting users to help track down him down after he allegedly drov...
LA school accused of failing to address brutal bullying of Korean American students
Korean American students at Larchmont Charter School in Los Angeles, including a first grader, were reportedly bullied and assaulted by whit...
Zayn Malik shares heartfelt tribute to late former 1D bandmate Liam Payne
Zayn Malik shared a message to his late former One Direction bandmate, Liam Payne, on Instagram. In the heartfelt post, Malik expressed regr...
Charli XCX reveals how she chose iconic green text cover for ‘Brat’
In a recent interview with Apple Music, Charli XCX revealed that the iconic chartreuse text cover for her album “Brat” was originally a cost...
Andy Kim slams Trump delegate’s ‘disgusting’ attack questioning his US allegiance
Trump delegate and radio host Mike Crispi questioned Congressman Andy Kim’s (D-N.J.) allegiance to the U.S. by claiming that the tie he wore...
These Filipino American women are using comedy to smash Asian stereotypes
Patricia Dinglasan, a former corporate beauty executive from the Bay Area, was pregnant with her second child when she decided to trade safe...
New doc highlighting child poverty among Japan’s single mothers prompts calls for change
The documentary “The Ones Left Behind: The Plight of Single Mothers in Japan” sheds light on the overlooked child poverty in Japan, where ne...
The best restaurant for dumplings in the US is in California, according to Yelp
JCK Asia Kitchen and Bar in Chula Vista, California, is the best spot for dumplings, according to Yelp’s list of the top 25 dumpling spots i...
Woman in DC struck in the face with barbecue grill after being told ‘go back to China’
The Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has released photos of a suspect believed to be involved in a hate crime. On Oct. ...
Watch: Giant pandas from China arrive at National Zoo in DC
Two giant pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, arrived at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, rekindling the tradition of ...
Police search for man who sucker-punched sushi chef outside NYC subway
Ferdianto Suwandi, a 29-year-old sushi chef from New York City, was attacked with a random sucker punch outside a Queens subway after he got...
Michelin-recommended Japanese ramen shop makes Texas debut in Houston’s Asiatown
Mensho, a Japan-based ramen shop, has opened its first Texas location in Houston’s Asiatown. The opening comes just before the city is...
Harris-Walz campaign launches new economic ads targeting Asian Americans
The Harris-Walz campaign has launched new TV and digital ads promoting Vice President Kamala Harris’ economic agenda aimed at Asian American...
‘A Virtuous Business’: New K-drama follows 4 women selling sex toys in the ’90s
“A Virtuous Business,” a female-led Korean comedy-drama, premiered its first episode on JTBC and Netflix on Saturday, achieving a solid nati...
Ryan Higa reflects on mental health and his creative comeback
In a recent interview on Michelle Phan’s podcast “Afterglow,” former top YouTuber Ryan Higa discussed his journey from childhood depression ...
Seventeen teams up with BBC Earth to showcase natural wonders in ‘Asia’ trailer
K-pop group Seventeen has collaborated with BBC Earth on a song featured in the trailer for its upcoming natural history series titled “Asia...
Suspect arrested in connection to racial slurs painted on California state senator’s campaign signs
Kevin William Walker, 62, of Fountain Valley, was arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of vandalism of property worth $400 or more, after severa...
‘The Last of the Sea Women’: Meet South Korea’s senior ‘mermaids’ fighting to protect the ocean
Korean American filmmaker Sue Kim was only 8 when she first encountered Jeju Island’s centuries-old legends — Korea’s first female breadwinn...
Filipino father in critical condition after ‘dream home’ gas explosion in California
Manny Fabrigas is in critical condition in the ICU after an explosion destroyed his Long Beach home on Monday. Fabrigas, who had taken the d...
New Barbie unveiled to celebrate Filipino American History Month
Barbie is honoring Filipino American History Month with the release of the “Barbie Styled by Design Doll 2,” designed by Filipin...
Carnegie Mellon, Georgetown, Stanford sees surge in Asian enrollment after SCOTUS affirmative action ruling
Since the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in 2023 that ended race-conscious admissions, several top universities have reported shifts in their s...
Oscar-eligible documentary about Filipino nurses screening in Los Angeles
The documentary “Nurse Unseen,” directed by Emmy award-winning Filipino filmmaker Michele Josue, is eligible to compete for an Academy Award...
CA state senator suggests MAGA behind racial slurs on his campaign signs
Signs promoting Korean American state senator Dave Min’s congressional campaign in Huntington Beach, California, were vandalized with a raci...
NYC mayor’s director of Asian affairs resigns amid criminal investigation
Winnie Greco, New York Mayor Eric Adams’ longtime aide and director of Asian Affairs, voluntarily resigned on Monday after over a deca...
‘Fresh Off the Boat’ stars reunite for McDonald’s commercial
McDonald’s will be debuting a series of commercials featuring the reunion of “Fresh Off the Boat” stars Randall Park, 50, and Hudson Y...
Wanna be a K-pop idol? Blackpink’s label to hold global auditions
YG Entertainment, the South Korean music label behind Blackpink, BigBang and 2NE1, is holding auditions across Asia in search of its next K-...
Police search for suspects who mugged Asian woman in Brooklyn hate crime
A 25-year-old Asian woman was mugged in Downtown Brooklyn around 3:25 p.m. on Sept. 28 in an incident classified as a hate crime. While walk...
Fortune unveils its list of the ‘most powerful’ women in Asia
Fortune unveiled its 2024 Most Powerful Women Asia list, featuring 100 influential women from diverse industries such as finance, energy, fo...
Fil-Am custodian fatally shot ‘execution style’ following California gym dispute
Rolando Viray Yanga, a 60-year-old Filipino American custodian, was killed outside his home on Sept. 29 after an apparent dispute that began...
Meet the Vietnamese monk captivating Gen Z with his insights on love and life
Vietnamese monk Giac Minh Luat has become a TikTok sensation, amassing over 3.1 million followers by sharing relatable insights on life and ...
Katseye to perform at Minnesota’s Mall of America
Global girl group Katseye announced a surprise performance at the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota, on Oct. 19. The Los Angeles-bas...
Seattle police seek help in IDing suspect in racist assault on elderly Asian man
Seattle police are seeking help to identify a suspect involved in the assault of an elderly Asian man in South Seattle on June 22. What happ...
Japan’s richest man donates $31 million to UCLA humanities program
Japanese executive and philanthropist Tadashi Yanai has donated $31 million to University of California, Los Angeles’s College Divisio...
Olivia Rodrigo celebrates her 1st Philippines visit with halo-halo
Olivia Rodrigo shared her excitement about visiting the Philippines for the first time on Instagram, posting a photo of the traditional Fili...
Barbie unveils Diwali doll celebrating modern Indian culture
Barbie launched a special Diwali doll in collaboration with renowned Indian fashion designer Anita Dongre, just in time for the Hindu Festiv...
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