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· Bryan Ke
Ex-Trump appointee Robert Hur tapped to investigate Biden classified documents
Robert Hur, the former U.S. Attorney appointed by then-President Donald Trump, has been tapped to look into the recent discovery of classified documents found in President Joe Biden’s home and former private office. U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced on Thursday…
· Michelle De Pacina
Teen’s eulogy to ‘racist, misogynistic, xenophobic, Trump-loving’ father at his funeral goes viral
Saga, a 19-year-old TikTok user, has gone viral after sharing a video of their eulogy to their deceased father at his funeral, in which they call him a “racist, misogynistic, xenophobic, Trump-loving” man. “You are everything I aspire not to be…I swear to god, I will make this…
· Michelle De Pacina
Chinese President Xi videoed confronting Canada PM Trudeau at G20 Summit
At the Group of Twenty (G20) Summit in Indonesia, Chinese President Xi Jinping confronted Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for behaving “inappropriately” by leaking their meeting details to the media. A video of the sideline interaction was posted on Twitter by Canadian…
· Carl Samson
‘Rashi Sanook’: Biden botches name of UK’s new prime minister at Diwali celebration
President Joe Biden has come under fire on social media for mispronouncing the name of the United Kingdom’s new prime minister, Rishi Sunak. Sunak, who is of Indian descent, took office on Tuesday after his rival Penny Mordaunt withdrew from the Conservative Party election that…
· Iris Jung
‘Asian Lives Matter’ Republican ad blames Biden for anti-Asian hate
On Saturday, nonprofit Citizens for Sanity released an advertisement on Twitter titled, “Why Don’t Asian Lives Matter to Joe Biden and his liberal allies?” Featuring clips of 17 prominent attacks on Asian Americans, the ad blames the Biden administration for the rise in…
· Ryan General
White House condemns Chinese missile launches near Taiwan, postpones own scheduled ICBM test
National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby criticized China for launching five ballistic missiles near Taiwan’s waters. China conducted the missile launch during military drills on Thursday, a day after U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit…
· Jane Nam
Survey: Asian American approval of Biden plummets despite White House efforts
President Biden’s approval rating among Asian Americans have witnessed a major drop, plummeting from 72% to 44% in the past year. In a poll conducted from June 27 to July 4 by the Pew Research Center, U.S. adults were asked whether they approve or disapprove of the President’s…
· Daniel Anderson
BTS drops 48-track anthology album ‘Proof’ along with ‘Yet To Come’ music video
BTS’ three-disc, 48-track anthology album “Proof” dropped today with the title track music video “Yet To Come (The Most Beautiful Moment).” “Yet To Come” is one of three new songs on the album, including “Run BTS” and “For Youth.” The first two discs of the album are out now…
· Jane Nam
BTS reportedly paid for their trip to the White House themselves — fans are not surprised
K-pop sensation BTS reportedly paid out of pocket for their trip to the White House, where they met with President Biden to discuss anti-Asian hate. Washington Post contributor Soo Youn posted on Twitter that the boy band had paid for their visit themselves. “Oh, I asked if BTS…
· Ryan General
‘This is the reason there’s a shortage’: Mother calls out shopper hoarding baby formula in viral TikTok video
As the shortage of baby formula continues to sweep through the U.S., some shoppers have begun engaging in heated arguments to secure their supply. In a viral TikTok video, a young mother can be heard confronting another shopper who had taken all the baby formula on display at a…
· Ryan General
Kim Jong-un sends rare praise to outgoing South Korean President Moon in ‘letters of friendship’ exchange
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un exchanged "letters of friendship" with outgoing South Korean President Moon Jae-in less than three weeks before Moon’s term ends in May. On Wednesday, Moon sent Kim a letter with a commitment to continue pursuing the unification they previously…
· Bryan Ke
‘A damp sock puppet in human form’: Elon Musk insults Biden after White House snub
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk called President Joe Biden a “damp sock puppet in human form” after the White House snubbed him for the second time at an Electric Vehicle (EV) summit on Jan. 26. Musk, who unveiled Tesla’s showroom in China’s Uyghur Autonomous Region earlier this…
· Bryan Ke
Heavily-armed California man with TikTok ‘hit list,’ including Biden, Obama, Fauci, in custody
Authorities found an AR-15-type rifle inside Kuachua Brillion Xiong’s vehicle after he was pulled over for “driving aggressively” in Iowa on Dec. 21. Investigators also uncovered several items inside his car, including a TikTok hit list containing 100 names, including President…
· Carl Samson
Biden names Daniel Dae Kim, 22 others to AANHPI Advisory Commission tackling anti-Asian hate, inequity
The White House has announced the list of civic leaders to make up the President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders (AANHPI), which will offer him counsel on ways to advance equity and opportunity for the target communities. Who made…
· Carl Samson
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warns China of ‘terrible consequences’ if it invades Taiwan
China will face “terrible consequences” for any move to invade Taiwan, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Friday, adding that Washington is “resolutely committed” to ensuring that the self-governed island can defend itself. Driving the news: Blinken’s remarks come…
· Grace Kim
BTS inducted into Guinness World Records Hall of Fame, score No. 1 song of summer with ‘Butter’
K-pop superstar group BTS continues to dominate the global music industry with their hit song “Butter,” finishing at the top of Billboard’s Songs of the Summer Chart, just days after the band was inducted into the Guinness World Records’ Hall of Fame. Topping the charts: The…
· Thy Nguyen
Ross Butler, Lana Condor and VP Kamala Harris discuss importance of getting vaccinated
Ross Butler and Lana Condor sat down with Vice President Kamala Harris to encourage people to get vaccinated. “Every Shot Matters”: Harris met up with the two stars during a recent trip to Atlanta to discuss the importance of vaccinations, according to Popsugar.
· Thy Nguyen
Olivia Rodrigo visits White House to tell young people COVID-19 vaccinations are ‘good 4 u’
Olivia Rodrigo appeared at the White House press briefing to help promote COVID-19 vaccinations to younger people on July 14. Instagram interaction: President Joe Biden’s administration will work with influencers, celebrities and teenage ambassadors in an effort to reach out to…
· Thy Nguyen
Biden Signs Initiative Calling for ‘Equity and Justice’ for AANHPI Community
President Joe Biden appointed a Hawaii native to lead an initiative that calls for equity and justice towards Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders (AANHPI) on May 28. The initiative: Biden signed an executive order that aims to advance “equity, justice and…
· Kimberly Nguyen
$1 Billion Raised for AAPI Same Day Anti-Asian Hate Crimes Act Signed
A philanthropic initiative called The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) raised over $1 billion for AAPI communities, the organization announced Thursday. Historic achievement: TAAF was able to raise the money within two weeks, the organization shared in a statement.