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· Carl Samson
Boston Dynamics’ Robot Dogs Just Danced to BTS and We’re Obsessed
A seven-member group of Spot robots is taking on BTS with a short dance performance of the K-pop supergroup’s 2020 song, “IONIQ: I’m On It.” Behind the video: The dance routine, cleverly titled “Spot’s On It,” celebrates Hyundai’s controlling acquisition of engineering and…
· Bryan Ke
Asian Grandmother, 67, Allegedly Beaten Up During Violent Robbery in Boston
A 67-year-old Asian grandmother was transported to the emergency room at Boston Medical Center after suffering from injuries during a violent robbery on May 23. What happened: In a social media post, Instagram user annie_ihc, who goes by Annie, said the incident occurred at…
· Carl Samson
FBI Offers $30,000 Reward to Find Vietnamese Suspect in Boston Chinatown Massacre
The FBI is offering $30,000 to anyone with information that will lead to the arrest and conviction of Hung Tien Pham, a Vietnamese national wanted for his role in the infamous Boston Chinatown massacre. The incident, which saw the execution-style murders of five male victims,…
· Bryan Ke
Beloved Boston Chinatown Restaurant Closes Due to Pandemic
A long-standing restaurant in Boston’s Chinatown is closing its doors on Dec. 31 after losing business due to the pandemic, according to owner Doris Huang. Although taking a break from her business was one of the reasons she decided to close China King, Huang said the negative…
· Ryan General
Boston Doctor Reveals Saddening Encounter With Racist Man
A female doctor in Boston recently detailed a harrowing racist encounter after finishing a hospital shift. On Thursday, Massachusetts General Hospital anesthesiologist Dr. Lucy Li joined journalist Jim Braude for an interview at the show Greater Boston.
· Bryan Ke
Harvard PhD Students Create Map Displaying Anti-Asian Aggression in Boston, NYC
Two Harvard University Ph.D. students have created a crowdsourced map displaying anti-Asian aggression in Boston and New York amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The map, which was created by Boram Lee and Ja Young Choi using Google “My Maps,” shows more than 40 markers that represent…
· Bryan Ke
Boston Herald Faces Backlash for Using ‘Wok Tall’ on Magazine Cover
The Boston Herald on Thursday used an offensive photoshopped cover image with the words “Wok Tall,” upsetting many Asian Americans. Herald’s ‘Wok Tall’ front page is no laughing matter for Asian-Americans via /r/asianamerican https://t.co/6CtRzj841P
· Carl Samson
China Unveils Robot Dog that Looks Very Similar to a Boston Dynamics’ Design
Researchers at China’s Zhejiang University have developed a robot dog capable of moving and reacting to certain stimuli. Aside from running on all fours, “Jueying,” the name of the canine robot, can climb stairs, avoid obstructions and carry up to 20 kilograms (44.09 pounds) of…
· Ryan General
Black Man Confronts Racist Woman Complaining About Asians at a Boston Supermarket
A man shopping for some groceries at a local supermarket in Boston could not help but confront a woman after he reportedly overheard her say racist things about Asians. Jonathan Mande posted a video on Facebook which showed the incident which happened at Star Market in Fenway,…
· Ryan General
Asian American Store Owner Beaten By Shoplifters After Chasing Them Down in Boston
Boston police are on the lookout for a gang of alleged shoplifters who assaulted an Asian American store owner after stealing wigs in a local shopping district. Video footage of the incident showed the suspects hitting the owner of Wig World, James Han, after he went after them…
· Ryan General
US ends its 20-year military presence in Afghanistan
The U.S. officially concluded its 20-year presence in Afghanistan, with the departure of the last American military plane from Kabul on Tuesday. End of America’s longest war: The head of U.S. Central Command, General Kenneth McKenzie, announced the completion of the military…
· Bryan Ke
Immigration officials approve first-ever ‘Dreamer’ Rhodes Scholar’s application to leave to study at Oxford
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has approved a “Dreamer’s” application to leave to England to study at the University of Oxford, his lawyers, Boston-based WilmerHale, announced. The details: In 2018, South Korean immigrant Jin Park became the first-ever…
· Carl Samson
Simone Biles says Naomi Osaka inspired her to focus on mental health
Simone Biles has credited Naomi Osaka for her decision to pull out from the gymnastics team final at the Tokyo Olympics on Tuesday, saying the tennis star inspired her to “focus on my mental health.” Why this matters: Biles’ exit has raised awareness on how mental health is…
· Ryan General
Asian residents in Massachusetts allegedly targeted in string of burglaries, police say
Local authorities are investigating five recent burglaries in Newton, Mass. that are possibly targeting Asian residents. Possible links: Newton Police said Tuesday that the string of break-ins that started last month had multiple similarities, in addition to the victims being…
· Ryan General
Shohei Ohtani hits 32nd homer, sets single-season record by Japanese player
Los Angeles Angels’ Shohei Ohtani made history after hitting his 32nd home run of the year during the fifth inning of their 5-4 win over the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday. Record-breaker: Ohtani’s major-league-leading homer surpassed the record for the most home runs by a Japanese…
· Bryan Ke
NFL Unable to Confirm Ex-NFL Assistant Coach’s Allegations of Discrimination During Interview
The NFL officially released a statement on Thursday, saying it is unable to confirm the alleged discriminatory statements made towards Eugene Chung during a coaching position interview. What happened: Chung, 52, a former NFL offensive lineman and assistant line coach for the…
· Thy Nguyen
Suni Lee Makes History as First Hmong American to Make the US Olympic Gymnastics Team
Suni Lee has become the first Hmong American to ever make the U.S. Olympic gymnastics team and is the first gymnast to beat Simone Biles in any phase since 2013. Making the team: The 18-year-old gymnast secured one of two guaranteed spots on the team as she finished in second…
· Ryan General
Family Demands Answers After Baseball Pitcher Dies From ‘Routine’ Surgery, GoFundMe Created
A grieving family is seeking answers over the death of a college baseball player from Maryland who died after undergoing surgery to mend an elbow injury. Routine surgery turns tragic: George Mason University Patriots pitcher Sang Ho Baek, 20, died due to complications from a…
· Bryan Ke
Indian American Convenience Store Owners Praised for Returning $1 Million Lottery Ticket
People are praising the Indian American owners of Lucky Stop, a convenience store in Southwick, Mass., for returning a $1 million lottery ticket to a customer. What happened: Lea Rose Fiega purchased a $30 Diamond Millions scratch-off ticket in March, according to CBS News.
· Carl Samson
Ex-NFL Assistant Coach Told He Was ‘Not the Right Minority’ in Job Interview
Eugene Chung, a former NFL offensive lineman and assistant coach, was told that he was “not the right minority” — a remark that “emotionally paralyzed” him. What happened: Chung, who is Korean American, recalled the surprising comment to The Boston Globe.