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· Ryan General
Ramaswamy attempts to reconnect to skeptical GOP base with moon base proposal
Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy wrote a New York Times essay published Wednesday promoting a large-scale national project, including a moon base, that he hopes would provide Americans with a shared sense of purpose. The essay also emphasized civic-based definitions…
· Carl Samson
New York ‘equal rights’ proposal slammed for potential discrimination against Asian students
Critics argue that New York’s “Equal Rights Amendment,” also known as Proposition 1, intended to expand anti-discrimination protections, could inadvertently harm Asian American students by altering admissions standards for the city’s prestigious high schools. The measure will be…
· Michelle De Pacina
Philly mayor endorses Sixers’ arena proposal amid fierce Chinatown opposition
On Wednesday, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker released a video on social media, endorsing the Sixers’ $1.55 billion proposal to build a new arena in Center City, citing it as the best financial deal for the city. Mayor’s statement: Parker said, “I wholeheartedly believe this…
· Ryan General
Marriage proposal during Chinese Olympian’s gold medal win sparks debate
Chinese badminton star Huang Yaqiong’s Olympic mixed doubles gold medal victory was immediately followed by a surprise marriage proposal from her boyfriend Liu Yuchen on Friday. The post-victory gesture has divided opinions online, with some celebrating the spectacle and others…
· Michelle De Pacina
Developers of proposed Philadelphia 76ers arena submits updated proposal
Developers of the proposed Philadelphia 76ers arena have submitted an updated proposal aiming to address community concerns. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
How a Japanese artist set the record for world’s largest GPS drawing with his marriage proposal
Nearly 14 years ago, a Japanese artist’s marriage proposal set a Guinness World Record. Yasushi Takahashi, also known by his artist name Yassan, knew in 2008 that he wanted to propose to his girlfriend but did not know how, according to Google Stories.
· Ryan General
Japanese gender equality proposal aims to have 30% of executive positions filled by women
The Japanese government recently unveiled a draft proposal aimed at increasing gender equality in the country’s labor force. Promoting gender equality: The draft policy, prepared by Japan’s Gender Equality Council to be incorporated into the Basic Policy on Economic and Fiscal…
· Isa Peralta
Man hides clues to marriage proposal in gifts to girlfriend over 6-year period
As a reminder to never settle for less, a TikTok user has shared a video about her boyfriend’s thoughtful marriage proposal that started back in 2017. On Monday, TikTok user Ravelyn Ong (@kubaozi) posted a nearly three-minute video about the proposal, which occurred on April 23.
· Isa Peralta
TikTok user edits ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ for mind-blowing proposal
A TikTok user has gone viral for editing himself into “Everything Everywhere All at Once” to propose to his partner in a cinema. On Sunday, Daniel Le (@danyo_le) posted a video on TikTok documenting his proposal to his girlfriend Annie.
· Editorial Staff
Marriage proposal using drones at Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands goes viral
A man’s unique marriage proposal using drones in Singapore has recently gone viral on TikTok. On Saturday, TikTok user @casanova_del_rey shared a 31-second clip of the special occasion, which occurred at Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands on Friday.
· Ana Yoo
S. Korea considering proposal for 69-hour work week
South Korea’s President Yoon Suk-yeol is reviewing a new proposal calling to reform the work week maximum to 69 hours. In the proposal, which was set forth by the conservative labor ministry on Mar. 6, companies will be able to increase the maximum number of working hours in a…
· Bryan Ke
‘So awkward!’: Public NYE proposal in Hawaii turns cringe after couple starts fighting
A TikTok video of a woman who rejected her boyfriend’s awkward marriage proposal at a New Year’s Eve party in Hawaii over the weekend has gone viral. TikTok user Cass (@caesthetically) was caught off guard when the music of the outdoor New Year’s Eve event she went to in…
· Editorial Staff
Sixers’ $1.3 billion arena proposal gets fierce pushback from Philadelphia Chinatown community
Before you read: Philadelphia community protests construction of 76ers stadium near city’s Chinatown Coalition warns Philadelphia 76ers’ new arena plan could spell ‘the demise of Chinatown’ Philadelphia’s Chinatown community is pushing back against a proposal for a new…
· Ryan General
S. Korean soccer heartthrob Cho Gue-sung flooded with daily marriage proposals
South Korean striker Cho Gue-sung, who found global fame at this year’s World Cup, has been on the receiving end of of daily marriage proposals, according to a Korean journalist. Cho, who plays for Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC during the regular season, was reportedly forced to…
· Rebecca Moon
K-drama ‘Business Proposal’ ends on high note as Netflix’s most-watched non-English show
SBS K-drama “Business Proposal” is currently the third most-watched TV series on Netflix at 32.5 million hours viewed between March 28 and April 3. “Business Proposal” has now ranked as Netflix’s top non-English show globally for three consecutive weeks. Based on the webtoon…
· Bryan Ke
‘Superstore’ actor Nico Santos surprised with an onstage proposal from his boyfriend at GLAAD Awards
“Survivor” alum Zeke Smith, 34, surprised his partner and “Superstore” actor Nico Santos, 42, with a proposal while promoting the 33rd GLAAD Media Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills on April 2. “Speaking of love stories. Ours began four years ago here in our…
· Ryan General
Video rewind: 7-year-old genius’ ‘marriage proposal’ to Emma Raducanu during match makes her smile
A video showing a boy yelling out a “marriage proposal” at tennis star Emma Raducanu during a match last November has recently resurfaced and gone viral. The 2021 U.S. Open women’s singles champion was playing at an exhibition match in London when 7-year-old tennis fan Leo…
· Michelle De Pacina
Singaporean man who learned Hokkien, danced to BTS for his marriage proposal wins $19,000 wedding
A Singaporean man who danced to a BTS song as part of his marriage proposal won a free wedding worth over $19,000 at a Hilton hotel. The proposal: Titus Lim won Hilton Singapore Orchard’s marriage proposal contest with the prize being a free 15-table wedding lunch banquet…
· Jiselle Lee
Chicago to get its first-ever Asian American ward if map proposal is approved
If all goes according to plan, Chicago City Council members will introduce the first Asian-majority ward to the city on Dec. 1. Discourse over minority redistricting: Chicago’s Black Caucus and Latino Caucus do not agree on the boundaries of the new redistricting maps but have…
· Ryan General
Utah Man Totally Nails Proposal in ‘Animal Crossing’ During Lockdown
Stuck at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, a man in Utah used the wildly popular Nintendo game “Animal Crossing” to successfully propose to his girlfriend. Lockdowns due to COVID-19 prevented Quan Le from fulfilling his grand plans of proposing to his girlfriend, Morgan…