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· Carl Samson
DOGE’s ChatGPT-driven grant cuts put Asian American history at risk
Court depositions have exposed how ChatGPT became the tool for gutting more than $100 million in National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grants, including projects on Asian American history in what scholars say are unconstitutional violations. Latest developments: Deposition…
· Carl Samson
DOGE quietly disbands after delivering fraction of promised savings
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. A premature end: In…
· Ryan General
Simu Liu says ‘Sleeping Dogs’ film script is finished
Simu Liu revealed over the weekend that the first draft of the script for the live-action adaptation of cult classic video game “Sleeping Dogs” has been completed, marking a key development in the long-delayed project. The Canadian actor shared the update on X with a photo of…
· Ryan General
Liza Soberano says she was treated as the ‘family dog’ during abusive childhood
Filipino American actress Liza Soberano, star of the 2024 film “Lisa Frankenstein,” shared harrowing details of her childhood abuse in the latest episode of the YouTube series “Can I Come In?.” Speaking about her early years in Santa Clara, California, the 26-year-old described…
· Carl Samson
North Texas Indian community on edge after teen stabbed while walking dog
A vicious attack on a 15-year-old Indian American student during what was supposed to be a typical evening dog walk in Frisco, Texas, has raised safety concerns among neighbors amid escalating anti-immigrant rhetoric targeting the area’s rapidly growing Indian American…
· Carl Samson
Ex-DOGE engineer says federal abuse was ‘relatively nonexistent’
Software developer Sahil Lavingia, who worked briefly for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), claims that abuse within the federal government was “relatively nonexistent” during his 55-day stint at the Department of Veterans Affairs. About Lavingia
· Ryan General
DOGE member Ethan Shaotran admits Harvard alma mater ‘hates me’
Ethan Shaotran, a 22-year-old former Harvard student, said he has been ostracized by classmates after dropping out to join a federal reform team led by Elon Musk under the Trump administration. “I dropped out of Harvard and came here to serve my country and it’s been unfortunate…
· Bryan Ke
Elon Musk as Ming Dynasty official explaining DOGE in Ancient China is peak AI
An AI-created video of “Elon Musk” explaining what the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is while dressed as a secret agent during the Ming Dynasty is going viral. Who’s behind it: Created by Bilibili user known as “Dark Tone,” the video was reportedly removed from the…
· Bryan Ke
Sick dog who guarded dead owner’s grave for 2 years finds love and hope
Zhongbao (“Loyal Baby”), a dog in China who suffered a severe skin disease after staying by her deceased owner’s grave for two years, now looks unrecognizably better thanks to a good Samaritan. What happened: Chinese influencer @ganpojiege, who runs a stray dog rescue center in…
· Bryan Ke
Oscar winner ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ set to become a musical
British drama “Slumdog Millionaire” (2008) is being adapted into a new musical. Two-time Tony Award-winning Indian American producer Ken Davenport is producing the project, with composer A.R. Rahman, who won two Oscars for his work on the film, returning to create new music for…
· Bryan Ke
Shohei Ohtani’s dog steals spotlight at Dodgers’ victory parade
Decoy, the beloved dog of Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani, took the spotlight at the team’s victory parade in Los Angeles on Friday after the Dodgers clinched the World Series title. Videos and photos captured the moment the Dutch kooikerhondje was seen…
· Bryan Ke
Chinese woman devotes 700 days studying law to put man who killed her dog to jail
A Chinese woman quit her journalism job to study law for nearly two years so she could put the man who allegedly poisoned her dog behind bars. Li Yihan claims that her dog, a 13-year-old white West Highland Terrier named Papi, was among 11 pet dogs and several stray cats…
· Ryan General
South Korea offers incentives to dog meat farmers ahead of ban
South Korea announced a plan on Thursday that would provide subsidies and incentives to dog meat farmers and related businesses ahead of a nationwide ban on dog meat consumption set in early 2027. The move aims to facilitate a smooth transition away from the controversial…
· Bryan Ke
Singapore dog who survived hit-and-run is looking for new home
Da Bai, a stray dog who survived a hit-and-run incident in Singapore after the public raised 20,000 Singaporean dollars ($15,500) for his medical needs, is now looking for a new home. Local charity Causes for Animals announced the news in an Instagram post on Sept. 14, noting…
· Carl Samson
Chinese zoo admits to using dogs as fake pandas after one caught barking
A zoo in China’s Guangdong province admitted to passing off two painted Chow Chows as “panda dogs” after a public backlash. The revelation came when one of the supposed pandas was reportedly caught panting and barking, leading visitors to demand refunds. A video showing one of…
· Ryan General
Dog strollers outsell baby strollers in South Korea amid birth rate crisis
Sales of pet strollers reportedly surpassed those for babies in recent years in South Korea. This trend, which comes as the country faces declining birth rates, underscores a broader shift in consumer behavior, with pet-related products seeing increased demand while baby product…
· Bryan Ke
$15,000 raised in Singapore for stray dog’s face surgery
Animal lovers raised 20,000 Singaporean dollars ($15,200) to help cover a stray dog’s surgery after an alleged hit-and-run incident in Singapore left him with a fractured face. Local charity Causes for Animals announced the good news in an Instagram post on Wednesday, noting…
· Ryan General
Dogs resort to eating dead owner in Bangkok house
Over two dozen dogs were found locked in a Bangkok house, having resorted to eating the remains of their deceased owner, 62-year-old Attapol Charoenpithak, in a desperate attempt to survive. Charoenpithak had died from health complications and the dogs were trapped for at least…
· Bryan Ke
Miki Sudo sets new record, defends title at 2024 Nathan’s hot dog eating contest
Miki Sudo of Florida defended her title and won her 10th Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest in the women’s division in New York City on Thursday, finishing the event by eating 51 hot dogs, 12 more than her score in 2023. The contest: Sudo beat 13 other…
· Ryan General
Suni Lee’s secret weapon: Beacon the therapy dog
Beacon, the first official therapy dog for USA Gymnastics, has become a social media sensation after gymnast Sunisa Lee publicly thanked the 4-year-old dog on Sunday for its support during the Olympic trials. The golden retriever provided emotional support to help athletes…