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· Carl Samson
‘Loyal’ Chinese restaurant worker shot multiple times trying to protect business from armed robber
A restaurant worker in Las Vegas’ Chinatown is recovering after being shot multiple times in what appeared to be an attempted burglary last week. What happened: Chengyan Wang was deep-cleaning Shanghai Taste in the 4200 block of Spring Mountain Road when a man broke in around 3…
· Bryan Ke
Authorities investigate Filipino American UNLV student’s death following charity boxing event
Police have launched an investigation into the death of Nathan Valencia, a junior at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) who succumbed to his injuries following a charity boxing event last week. What happened: Valencia, who never had any proper training in the sport,…
· Khier Casino
Las Vegas Chinese restaurant owners targeted by WeChat scam alleging metal scrubber consumption
Chinatown restaurants in Las Vegas are on high alert after reportedly receiving scam messages threatening lawsuits and demanding payment via WeChat. How it works: The scammer orders food from the restaurant and pretends to have discovered a piece of metal scrubber in their meal…
· Carl Samson
‘Am I going home?’: Woman accused of punching 6-year-old Asian boy asks to be released without bail
A woman accused of punching a 6-year-old boy and hurling racial slurs at his Korean American family in Las Vegas reportedly asked to be released from jail without bail. Questioned: In a hearing on Tuesday, a prosecutor raised questions about the “mental competency” of Shelly Ann…
· Carl Samson
Woman accused of punching 6-year-old Asian boy in Las Vegas charged with hate crime
A woman accused of punching a 6-year-old boy and spewing anti-Asian remarks at his family in Las Vegas has been arrested and charged with a hate crime, NextShark has learned. What you need to know: The child’s mother, who asked to be identified only by her TikTok handle…
· Ryan General
Woman Gets 10 Years in Prison for Killing Nail Salon Manager After Skipping on Bill in Las Vegas
A woman who killed a Vietnamese nail salon manager in Las Vegas in 2018 has been sentenced to a prison term of 10 to 25 years. The verdict: On Friday, Clark County District Court Judge Tierra Jones sentenced Krystal Whipple to prison for the death of 51-year-old Nhu “Annie” Ngoc…
· Bryan Ke
Filipino American Among 5 Cyclists Killed in Devastating Nevada Highway Accident
A 41-year-old Filipino American man was among the cyclists killed in a Nevada highway crash after a truck driver with high levels of methamphetamine in his system claimed he fell asleep behind the wheel on Dec. 10. A humble and quiet man: Gerrard Nieva was described by Pamela…
· Carl Samson
Las Vegas Boba Shop Targeted With Threats Over LGBTQ and Biden-Harris Flags
A boba tea shop in Las Vegas became the target of threats for their political beliefs last week. Milk+T, which also runs stores in Los Angeles and Beaverton, Oregon, received calls from a man furious about Pride and Biden-Harris flags they had displayed at the branch.
· Ryan General
Las Vegas Doctor Who Refused to Retire Dies Fighting COVID-19
An 81-year-old Filipino doctor in Las Vegas has passed away from COVID-19. Dr. Arthur Tayengco reportedly continued seeing patients at his private practice situated along Charleston Blvd in Las Vegas despite having a higher risk of infection due to his age.
· Kimberly Nguyen
Husband Denied From Caring for Terminally Ill Wife Due to COVID-19 Hospital Restrictions
Corey Huh has been unable to see his wife, who was diagnosed with carcinosarcoma, late last week due to new hospital policies amid the COVID-19 pandemic. He was told by a doctor at MountainView Hospital in Las Vegas that his wife won’t recover and that she might go into a coma.
· Bryan Ke
Steve Aoki Grants Boy With Life-Threatening Illness a Wish for Piano Lessons
DJ Steve Aoki made a child’s wish come true by inviting him to his Las Vegas home and bought him a piano and three months of lessons. Kids Wish Network, an organization dedicated to granting wishes of children ages 3 to 18 who are battling life-threatening illnesses, helped set…
· Bryan Ke
Elderly Nail Salon Owners Beaten After Customers Pay With Fake $20 Bill
Two elderly owners of a nail salon in Las Vegas, Nevada, were assaulted by clients who were accused of trying to pay with counterfeit cash. The incident took place at gLee Nail Lounge in Boulder Highway and Harmon Avenue on Sept. 17, according to 13 Action News.
· Bryan Ke
Steve Aoki Unveils Epic $8 Million Las Vegas Mansion With Foam Pit, Game of Thrones Dining Room
Fans of reality TV shows and DJ Steve Aoki are in luck as the Japanese American artist has recently opened the doors to reveal the amazing interior of his Las Vegas, Nevada mansion. The 16,779-square-foot (1,558-square-meter) house, which was acquired by the 41-year-old musician…
· Editorial Staff
Woman’s ‘Racist’ Instagram Post Called Out After Being Rude as Hell to a Nail Technician
Editor’s Note: This post has been updated with an apology from the Instagram user. An Instagrammer posting from Montreal, Canada is facing backlash for a post at an Asian nail salon.
· Khier Casino
Woman Who Killed Vietnamese Nail Salon Owner Over $35 Bill Arrested in Arizona
Krystal Whipple, who is suspected of hitting and killing nail salon owner Ngoc Q. Nguyen with her car after refusing to pay for a manicure, was arrested on Friday in Glendale, Arizona, officials say. The 21-year-old woman allegedly tried to pay for a $35 manicure…
· Ryan General
Family of Nail Salon Murder Suspect Begs Her to Surrender
Relatives of the woman accused of running over a nail salon manager over a $35 bill have made a tearful plea for the suspect on camera to turn herself in. Ngoc Nhu Nguyen, a 51-year-old mother of three, was killed after attempting to stop the suspect, identified…
· Elliot Sang
Las Vegas Nail Salon Murder Suspect Identified, Horrifying Footage Released
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department have named a suspect and released surveillance footage regarding a murder that took place on December 29. The suspect has been identified as 21-year old Krystal Whipple. Whipple had attempted to drive off from…
· Ryan General
Las Vegas Nail Salon Manager Killed By Customer Over $35 Manicure Bill
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated with further details on the suspect. A nail salon manager in Las Vegas was tragically killed after chasing a customer skipping out on a $35 manicure bill.
· Bryan Ke
McDonald’s Employee Beats Customer Who Threw a Milkshake at Her
A viral video taken at a McDonald’s branch in Las Vegas, Nevada shows a customer getting beaten up by an employee for allegedly trying to score a free soda. The incident started off as a verbal dispute between 24-year-old employee Erika Chavolla and 24-year-old customer Sabrinah…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese American Eating Champion Wins 2018 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest for the 5th Year in a Row
Reigning champion Miki Sudo proved once more that she is the best at downing those delicious hot dogs, winning this year’s Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest. The 33-year-old Asian-American competitive eater managed to eat 37 hot dogs in 10 minutes during the 2018 Nathan’s Hot Dog…