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· Carl Samson
Here’s how to cope with election stress, according to experts
Elections can have profound emotional impacts, especially when stakes feel exceptionally high. The intense stress of political outcomes, especially amid a bitterly divided climate, highlights the urgent need for intentional self-care to safeguard our mental health. Here are some…
· Ryan General
Eileen Gu reveals passion for quantum physics, movies and inspiring millions
Ski sensation Eileen Gu recently opened up about seamlessly juggling her roles as an athlete, Stanford student, influencer and a budding quantum physics enthusiast. A new gold: The 20-year-old freeskier, also known by her Chinese name Gu Ailing, extended her historic win streak…
· Carl Samson
Chloe Kim makes history with first 1260 in women’s halfpipe at X Games
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Chloe Kim made history at the X Games Aspen Friday by becoming the first woman to land a 1260 in a snowboard halfpipe competition. How she did it: Kim, 23, executed the cab 1260 — three and a half full rotations — in her third and final run,…
· Michelle De Pacina
Dancer Bryan Tanaka confirms ‘amicable separation’ from Mariah Carey after 7 years
Creative director and choreographer Bryan Tanaka has addressed his recent breakup with Mariah Carey for the first time in a social media post. “Amicable separation”: In an Instagram post, Tanaka, 40, confirmed his “amicable separation” from the 54-year-old singer-songwriter…
· Michelle De Pacina
Business owner in Virginia under fire for racism after hitting an Asian woman’s car
A fireplace store owner in Great Falls, Virginia, is under fire for his racist behavior toward an Asian woman after bumping into her car. What happened: The woman, who filmed the altercation, accused Aspen Green Gasworks owner Charles “Chuck” LaGoe of hitting her car while she…
· Michelle De Pacina
Sarah Sun makes history as first Chinese woman to be crowned Miss Utah
Sarah Sun has won the Miss Utah 2023 competition, becoming the first Chinese woman to ever claim the crown. The competition: On Saturday, the Miss Utah 2023 came to an end at the Capitol Theatre in Salt Lake City, where judges handed the second-generation Chinese immigrant and…
· Bryan Ke
Teen snowboarder Gaon Choi breaks Chloe Kim record in X Games debut
South Korean snowboarder Gaon Choi recently became the youngest Women’s Snowboard SuperPipe gold medalist after winning the halfpipe event at the 2023 Aspen Winter X Games in Colorado on Saturday. Choi is six months younger than Chloe Kim, who was 14 years and 8 months old when…
· Daniel Anderson
‘Top Chef’ announces world all-stars competing on Season 20
Reality competition TV series “Top Chef” has dropped its first trailer and revealed its cast for its special 20th season. The Emmy-winning Bravo series is going international, taking place entirely in Europe for the first time ever.
· Bryan Ke
Eileen Gu wins gold at Calgary World Cup
Before you read: Freeski phenom Eileen Gu crashes the Chinese internet after Olympic gold win in big air freestyle Freestyle skier Eileen Gu becomes first Asian American to win three medals in a single Winter Olympics Chinese freestyle skier Eileen Gu took home two gold medals…
· William Yuk
Eileen Gu: Olympic gold medal skier, Louis Vuitton model and now Stanford student
On Thursday, freestyle skiing superstar Eileen Gu started her college career in California at Stanford University. Gu celebrated the occasion by sharing pictures of herself with her mother — a Stanford alum — and her grandmother in an Instagram post. Her mother’s relocation to…
· Ryan General
SF-born ski star Eileen Gu’s decision to represent China at the 2022 Olympics called ‘opportunistic’
After representing Team U.S.A. in international competitions, freestyle ski star Eileen Gu announced in 2019 that she will be switching to Team China for the 2022 Beijing Winter Games. Gu rose to immediate stardom by winning World Cup tournaments for the U.S. and then for China…
· Ryan General
‘Readers feel seen’: Meet Corinne Tan, American Girl’s first Chinese American ‘Girl of the Year’ doll
American Girl recently unveiled Corinne Tan, the first Chinese American doll to join its annual "Girl of the Year" lineup. The brand also released a companion doll named Gwynn, Corinne’s little sister. Author Wendy Wan-Long Shang wrote two books detailing Corinne’s story. A team…
· Carl Samson
Jeremy Lin highlights youth mental health as UNICEF’s newest ambassador
UNICEF USA appointed former NBA star Jeremy Lin as its newest ambassador on Friday. Why this matters: Lin, who currently plays for the Beijing Ducks in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA), will focus on youth mental health in his new role. His appointment came ahead of…
· Bryan Ke
Ocean Vuong drops first look at new poetry collection ‘Time is a Mother’
Vietnamese American writer Ocean Vuong has shared a first look at his next poetry collection, “Time is a Mother.” What it’s about: Vuong’s book, published by Penguin Press, is scheduled for an April 5, 2022 release. The U.K. edition, published by British publisher Jonathan Cape,…
· Ryan General
Teen Freeskier Eileen Gu Dazzles in Historic X Games Debut With 2 Golds, 1 Bronze
Teen freeskier Eileen Gu made history in her stellar debut at the Winter X Games by making all podium finishes in the three events she competed in.
· Carl Samson
Andrew Yang’s Finance Director Blasts MSNBC For ‘Systemic Racism’
A fundraising director for Andrew Yang criticized MSNBC for “silencing” the candidate in the latest Democratic presidential primary debate, describing the move as a case of “systemic racism.” The debate, which took place in Atlanta on Wednesday, saw the 44-year-old tech…
· Carl Samson
British Sikh Girl Called a ‘Terrorist’ By Bullies, ‘Dangerous’ By Parents Because of Her Turban
A Sikh girl who was branded as a “terrorist” while trying to play with others at a playground in London has a touching message for everyone. In a heartbreaking video posted on Twitter, Munsimar Kaur recalled how other kids at Plumstead Adventure Play Centre had rejected her when…
· Ryan General
Real ‘Crazy Rich Asian’ Couple From Malaysia Holds Lavish Second Wedding in Japan
An actual “Crazy Rich Asian” wedding in Malaysia earlier this year brought the union of a pair of heirs to two of Malaysia’s wealthiest dynasties. On Saturday, Chryseis Tan, daughter of Malaysian tycoon Vincent Tan of Berjaya Group, and Faliq Nasimuddin of Naza Group tied the…
· Bryan Ke
Chloe Kim Wins ‘Best Female Athlete’ at the 2018 ESPYs
Chloe Kim, who took home the gold medal in the women’s snowboarding halfpipe at the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics in February, was crowned the Best Female Athlete at the 2018 ESPYS. .@ChloeKim just won Best Female Athlete and she’s only 18 😳 #ESPYS pic.twitter.com/ZtQDeP8g8I
· King Malleta
Malaysian Couple Who Lost Money to Pay For Utility Bill Saved By Random Stranger
One Malaysian couple shared a touching story of how a random stranger surprised them with an unexpected act of kindness. Facebook user Neter Moner, narrated in a post how her husband lost their utility bill along with the money for it. She said that after losing it, they had…