Seattle approves $50,000 for Wing Luke Museum repairs after alleged hate crime
The city of Seattle has approved funding for the Wing Luke Museum after the damages it suffered from last year’s vandalism. Key points: ...
Video of Filipino college graduate sharing her battle with cancer goes viral
A brief TikTok video from a Filipino college graduate dealing with cancer has gained widespread attention for its emotional and personal nar...
Origins of tea: How its leaves moved the world
In the course of human history, few commodities have woven as intricate a narrative as the humble tea. Its journey from a garden in ancient ...
Suspect in stabbing of 68-year-old woman in Los Angeles Chinatown robbery arrested
Police have arrested a 26-year-old man for the brutal stabbing of a woman in her 60s during an attempted robbery in Chinatown. Key points: ...
Feds seek end to California’s facial hair ban for prison officers
The federal government has taken legal action against the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), pushing for a halt...
Ke Huy Quan gets co-lead in Ariana DeBose for ‘With Love’
Ariana DeBose will star opposite fellow Academy Award winner Ke Huy Quan in Universal Pictures’ “With Love,” according to reports. Key point...
1 in 10 Asian Americans live in poverty, study reveals
A new report from the Pew Research Center (PRC) revealed that about one in 10 Asian Americans live in poverty. Key points: ...
Evan Low in neck-and-neck Bay Area House rep race
The race for the chance to represent California’s District 16 in the House has come down to the wire, with the outcome hinging on a ha...
These dumplings are a hidden gem found only in this Japanese city
Despite its status as a source of local pride in the Japanese city of Akashi, a survey reveals that the beloved akashiyaki dumplings are a r...
Thailand’s parliament passes bill to legalize same-sex marriage
Thailand’s lower house of Parliament overwhelmingly approved a marriage equality bill that legalizes same-sex unions. Key points: ...
Pho saved his life. Now he serves it and pizza in his restaurant empire
The path to success for renowned Texas restaurateur Khanh Nguyen, a Vietnamese American immigrant, has been guided by two savory dishes...
‘Mr. Asian Sensation’ pageant returns to Harvard after 14-year hiatus
The Harvard-Radcliffe Chinese Students Association (HRCSA) recently revived the “Mr. Asian Sensation” pageant after a 14-year hi...
Michelin-recognized Japanese ramen restaurant to open Sacramento location
Kajiken, a globally renowned Japanese ramen restaurant, is expanding its presence in Northern California with a new outpost in a Sacramento-...
Jenn Tran: What to know about the first Asian American ‘Bachelorette’
Jenn Tran made “Bachelor” history Monday night after being named as the first Asian American lead of “The Bachelorette.” Described as “a swe...
Chinese researchers unravel mystery of brown giant pandas
Chinese scientists have unlocked the genetic mystery behind the brown-and-white giant panda, a rare variation found only in China’s Qi...
Amanda Nguyen to become first Vietnamese woman in space
Amanda Nguyen, a social entrepreneur and civil rights activist, is set to become the first Vietnamese woman in space. Key points: ...
Illinois opens its first Asian American Family Advocacy Center
Illinois has inaugurated its first advocacy center dedicated to supporting Asian American families, a landmark development for the community...
Watch: Woman left by father as a child rents man to be her ‘dad’ in Japan visit
A woman abandoned by her father as a child hired a man to fill the void during a recent trip to Japan. Key points: ...
Director of Donnie Yen’s ‘Kung Fu’ film adaptation hints at ‘franchise potential’
David Leitch, who will be directing the new “Kung Fu” film adaptation starring Donnie Yen, hinted at the potential for an international fran...
Chinese woman incurs $69,000 debt providing shelter to 2,400 cats, dogs
A Chinese woman found herself knee-deep in debt after declining her daughter’s offer of a life in the United States to continue her mission ...
Indian professors file appeal to remove caste from Cal State non-discrimination policy
California State University (CSU) professors Sunil Kumar and Praveen Sinha have filed an appeal in federal court challenging the dismissal o...
Japan raises alarm as deadly ‘flesh-eating disease’ spreads at record levels
Tokyo has issued a health warning amid a significant rise in cases of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS), a rare but severe — and dea...
Video: Muay Thai fighter suffers horrific broken nose during match
An Iranian Muay Thai fighter suffered a severe broken nose when his Thai opponent landed an uppercut straight to his face during a match ove...
India citizenship law sparks protests, fears of Islamophobia
A controversial law in India which fast-tracks citizenship for religious minorities from several neighboring countries but excludes Muslims ...
Nvidia creates $9-an-hour AI ‘agents’ that outperform human nurses
Tech firm Nvidia has collaborated with Hippocratic AI to develop generative AI “agents” for healthcare that purportedly outperform human nur...
Jenn Tran makes TV history as first Asian lead of ‘The Bachelorette’
Jennifer “Jenn” Tran has been named the first Asian American lead of “The Bachelorette.” Key points: ...
Netflix’s 2024 anime lineup includes ‘Gundam,’ ‘My Hero Academia’ and ‘One Piece Film: Red’
Netflix unveiled its new lineup of anime series and movies for 2024, which includes popular titles like “My Hero Academia” and the movie “On...
Filipino American ‘The Bachelor’ contestant reveals ‘racist’ viewer abuse
Rachel Nance, a contestant of Filipino and Black descent on “The Bachelor” Season 28, spoke out against the surge of racist and hatefu...
Shohei Ohtani addresses ex-translator’s illegal betting scandal
Shohei Ohtani denied any involvement in the illegal betting scandal of his former long-time interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, as he publicly addr...
How Trader Joe’s tote bags became so fashionable in Japan
While Trader Joe’s tote bags in the U.S. have become a viral sensation due to social media, the canvas bags have long been an unexpect...
Watch: Korean woman’s Nigerian boyfriend treated to Korean dishes after meeting her parents
A TikTok video capturing a Korean woman introducing her Nigerian boyfriend to her parents in Korea has gone viral Key points: ...
Andy Kim’s path to US Senate clearer after NJ first lady Tammy Murphy suspends campaign
Rep. Andy Kim’s (D, NJ-3) path to the U.S. senate is clearer after New Jersey First Lady Tammy Murphy, his greatest opponent in the Ju...
Korean restaurant in Melbourne goes viral over public sign for ex-girlfriend
A new Korean restaurant in Melbourne is going viral over the cheeky sign posted outside its store. Key points: ...
Studio Ghibli Fest 2024: Full list of movies and schedule
American film distributor GKids has revealed the complete lineup and schedule for the upcoming Studio Ghibli Fest 2024. Key points: ...
Commentator says Shohei Ohtani benefits from Asian stereotypes amid interpreter’s gambling scandal
Sports commentator Bomani Jones says Americans’ perception of Asians as “solemn and very noble” could be influencing public perception of a ...
Jeremy Lin suspended 5 games over blood treatment
Former NBA guard Jeremy Lin received a five-game suspension from the P. League+ (PLG) after he underwent a blood treatment prohibited by the...
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