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· Ryan General
Stereotypes mask premature death trends among Asian Americans, study finds
A new University of Toronto study suggests that stereotypes portraying Asian Americans as uniformly healthy have contributed to blind spots in U.S. mortality research. By analyzing years-of-life-lost among adults ages 25 to 84, researchers identified divergent trends across six…
· Ryan General
How this viral walking trend from Japan actually changes key fitness markers
A walking technique developed in Japan is gaining attention on social media as users attempt a routine built on fixed three-minute intervals. Known as interval walking training, the method alternates three minutes of brisk walking with three minutes of slower walking for about…
· Ryan General
Leading Harvard statistician exits US amid brain drain trend
Liu Jun, one of the world’s leading statisticians and a Harvard University professor since 2000, has left the U.S. to join Tsinghua University in Beijing. His appointment as Xinghua Distinguished Chair Professor on Aug. 30, underscores a growing brain drain from American…
· Ryan General
Condom prank in Tokyo continues ‘sushi terrorism’ trend in Japan
A 16-year-old boy in Tokyo has been referred to prosecutors after allegedly posting a photo of an unwrapped condom placed in the plate collection slot of a Kura Sushi restaurant. The incident occurred on March 28 at a branch in Toshima ward. According to the Tokyo Metropolitan…
· Bryan Ke
Ramen hacks trend boosts British company’s ramen sales
U.K. online grocer Ocado has reportedly seen a surge in ramen sales on its website. Experts are attributing this rise to a TikTok trend that has users sharing creative ways to enhance their instant noodle meals. The numbers: Ocado, headquartered in Hatfield, England, found…
· Bryan Ke
TikToker’s ‘egg flights’ trend
“Egg flight,” a meal comprised of hard-boiled eggs cut in half and topped with various garnishes such as bacon, chicken, or seasonings and condiments, is taking TikTok by storm. The dish’s name was coined by content creator and mother Alice Choi. “Egg flight” has already…
· Bryan Ke
Durian stir fried with strawberries and MSG trends in China
A street food vendor in China has gone viral for stir frying durian, strawberries, vegetables and monosodium glutamate (MSG) in a rice bowl, which has seemingly becoming a new craze in the country. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
‘Asoka makeup’: The TikTok Trend inspired by a 2001 Bollywood soundtrack
A new TikTok craze has beauty enthusiasts and content creators transforming into stunning Indian brides with Bollywood flair. Key points:
· Ryan General
‘Gross outfit’ trend: Why China’s Gen Z workers are wearing PJs to work
A viral trend in China has many young workers showing up to work in their pajamas in a bid to rebel against societal norms. Key points:
· Ryan General
Indian X users hijack negative trending topic ‘What’s wrong with India’
A trending topic on X criticizing India has been flipped on its head by Indian users, who are now highlighting flaws in Western countries and showcasing India’s achievements. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Watch: South Koreans are going hard on ‘cash stuffing’ TikTok trend
South Koreans are now putting their own spin to “cash stuffing,” a viral TikTok trend in which people are encouraged to save money by hiding them in binders, envelopes or folders. Going viral: “Cash stuffing,” which went viral in the United States last year, is now being…
· Bryan Ke
New survey reveals trends of how Japanese couples meet
A recent marriage survey in Japan reveals intriguing trends in how Japanese couples meet, shedding light on the evolving landscape of relationships in the country. How I met my partner: The survey, conducted by Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance in October, found that 31.2% of the…
· Michelle De Pacina
Police warn of growing trend of burglaries targeting Asian business owners
The Baltimore County Police Department is alerting Asian American business owners to a growing trend of burglaries targeting their community on a national scale. About the organized crime: Organized criminal groups are reportedly surveilling businesses to learn owners’ daily…
· Ryan General
Behind TikTok’s creepy ‘uncanny valley’ makeup trend
First coined by roboticist Masahiro Mori, “uncanny valley” describes the discomfort people feel when faced with entities that are almost human but exhibit subtle, unnatural features
· Michelle De Pacina
New dating trend has S. Koreans airdropping their photos to random people in bars
In South Korea, there is a new dating trend involving individuals using their iPhones’ AirDrop feature to send their photos to everyone in a bar. AirDrop dating: In a TikTok video from South Korean influencer Steph Ahn, she explains that individuals are meeting their potential…
· Ryan General
Growing makeup trend transforms Asian faces to appear ‘mixed race’
The process includes enhancing the under-eye area, creating bright, radiant eyes and using eyeshadow and eyeliner for larger, almond-shaped eyes
· Bryan Ke
New ASMR trend sees Black women getting pampered at Chinese head spas
A new social media trend featuring Black women getting their heads and hair pampered at spas in China is on the rise. Things to know: Several Black content creators on YouTube are sharing ASMR (autonomous sensory meridian response) videos showing their experiences at spas around…
· Michelle De Pacina
#BlackGyaru: African American creators revive ’90s Japanese subculture trend
A growing number of African American creators on TikTok are joining the “gyaru” trend, a Japanese fashion subculture that was popular in the 1990s. #BlackGyaru: Wearing brightly colored outfits and sporting dramatic make-up with oversized lashes, a community of Black women and…
· Ryan General
‘Pink Renaissance’: The ‘Barbiecore’ trend is empowering a feminist movement in China
More and more women are using hot pink to accentuate their tan features, rejecting outdated norms
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Lunch of suffering’: ‘White people food’ trends on Chinese social media
A “white people food” trend has been circulating on Chinese social media, with countless netizens either praising or criticizing the purported lack of complex flavors in traditional Western lunches. The trend: The trend originated from Chinese international students who were…