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· Carl Samson
House resolution honors Monterey Park, Half Moon Bay victims
A resolution honoring the lives impacted and lost due to the shootings in Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay in California around the Lunar New Year was introduced in the House of Representatives this week. House Resolution 200, introduced by Rep. Anna Eshoo (D, CA-16) and Rep.…
· Michelle De Pacina
Asian Americans are buying more guns in response to hate crimes, mass shootings
Due to mass shootings and an increase in anti-Asian hate crimes, Asians and Asian Americans who were traditionally gun-averse are beginning to consider training to use firearms as a means to defend themselves. Asian Americans have reportedly been the lowest gun-owning…
· Daniel Anderson
Donnie Yen martial arts epic ‘Sakra’ gets North American release
Donnie Yen’s big-budget martial arts fantasy “Sakra” is slated for a North American theatrical and digital release. Starring Yen, who also directed, produced and choreographed the film, “Sakra” was released in theaters in several Southeast Asian territories in late January,…
· Carl Samson
Los Angeles County passes new gun control measures after Monterey Park mass shooting
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a series of gun control measures Tuesday, including banning the sale of .50 caliber handguns in unincorporated areas. The motions — authored by Board Chair Janice Hahn, Supervisor Hilda L. Solis and Supervisor…
· Ryan General
UK’s King Charles hosts reception for Asian communities at Buckingham Palace
King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla of England recently celebrated the contributions of East and Southeast Asian communities to the United Kingdom by holding a reception at Buckingham Palace. The reception hosted over 300 people at Buckingham Palace on Feb. 1, marking the end…
· Carl Samson
Confusion, terror heard in newly released 911 calls made during Monterey Park shooting
The city clerk of Monterey Park, California, has released recordings of 911 and Fire Department calls made during the deadly mass shooting at Star Ballroom Dance Studio, providing a glimpse of the horror that unfolded amid the Lunar New Year celebrations. One of the first calls…
· Editorial Staff
Video: Father puts coins in piggy bank for daughter for over 28 years, racks up over $5K
Singaporean actor and online personality Xenia Tan recently went viral for breaking an almost three-decades-old piggy bank from her father and finding around 7,000 Singaporean dollars (approximately $5,347). On Sunday, Tan posted a now-viral video that shows her smashing the…
· Daniel Anderson
BTS’ Jin wins military talent show, earns extra vacation day
BTS’ Jin is putting his idol training to good use during his military service, as shown by a recent talent show win. A talent show was held within the K-pop star’s military unit ahead of Lunar New Year. Jin assisted his group by teaching them dance moves, which reportedly helped…
· Carl Samson
Monterey Park shooter reported his attempt to stop a robbery in 1990, police docs reveal
The deceased man accused of firing 42 bullets that ultimately killed 11 people in Monterey Park, California, on the eve of Lunar New Year said he tried to stop a robbery in 1990, a new report reveals. The alleged incident reportedly occurred at George’s Liquor store in San…
· Michelle De Pacina
Interview: Karen X Cheng on her LNY metaverse and how AI can benefit artists everywhere
A collaboration between award-winning digital creator Karen X Cheng and McDonald’s rung in the Lunar New Year with an immersive metaverse experience. The innovative campaign includes an experiential augmented reality (AR) filter, one of the first commercials to use NeRF (neural…
· Carl Samson
91-year-old woman with dementia punched, knocked into concrete in SF attack
A 91-year-old woman has reportedly fallen victim to a seemingly random attack in San Francisco’s Richmond District. The incident occurred at around 11 a.m. on Thursday, according to ABC7 News reporter Dion Lim, who spoke to the victim’s daughter.
· Carl Samson
Monterey Park shooting suspect had no connection to victims, sheriff says
Huu Can Tran, the deceased suspect in Saturday’s mass shooting in Monterey Park, California, had no known connection to his victims, Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna told reporters Wednesday. The incident, which left 11 people dead and nine others injured, occurred at the…
· Carl Samson
San Francisco launches new response protocol to hate incidents
San Francisco officials recently announced a new response protocol to hate incidents in the city, making it easier for victims to find much-needed support. The effort, which was shared on Thursday and comes on the heels of multiple mass shootings in California, provides…
· Carl Samson
‘I will not be silent’: Biden calls for end to hate in White House’s first Lunar New Year celebration
President Joe Biden hosted the White House’s first Lunar New Year reception on Thursday, assuring Asian Americans of his support on the heels of mass shootings that have affected the community in the past week. “It’s wonderful to see so many friends on this special holiday, even…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Everything Everywhere’ cast and crew gather at Monterey Park following mass shooting
The cast and crew of A24’s “Everything Everywhere All at Once” (“EEAAO”) gathered in Monterey Park, California, to show support for the local community following the mass shooting that took place right before Lunar New Year. On the evening before receiving a total of 11 Oscar…
· Ryan General
‘The Wandering Earth II’ earns $69.7 million on first day of Lunar New Year
“The Wandering Earth II,” the highly anticipated prequel to one of the world’s top films of 2019, had a strong opening to mark the first day of the Lunar New Year. The sci-fi film, which stars Wu Jing and Andy Lau, earned $69.7 million at the Chinese box office on Sunday, based…
· Editorial Staff
Amid California mass shootings, older Asian Americans feared to be radicalized by ‘unreliable’ information
With recent mass shootings in California zeroing in on elderly Asian Americans as suspects, community members are left shaken, fearful and desperate for answers — leading to some placing the blame on a trend of radicalization bred by false and unreliable information. The latest…
· Ines Shin
Chinese netizens slam Korean celebrities for saying ‘Lunar New Year’ instead of ‘Chinese New Year’
Chinese social media users flooded the comment sections of Korean celebrities who wished their fans good fortunes using the phrase “Lunar New Year” instead of “Chinese New Year.” On Sunday, K-pop star Jang Won-young of IVE posted a picture of herself wearing a hanbok on…
· Carl Samson
11th person dies in Monterey Park mass shooting as victims identified
Before you read: Monterey Park mass shooting suspect dies of self-inflicted gunshot wound Ex-wife of Monterey Park mass shooting suspect speaks out, says he was ‘quick to anger’ Simu Liu, Daniel Dae Kim, George Takei and more speak out on Monterey Park mass shooting Editor’s…
· Carl Samson
Why Vietnam celebrates the Year of the Cat instead of the Rabbit
While most Asian countries and diasporas welcomed the Lunar New Year celebrating the rabbit, Vietnam, which observes the equivalent Tết Nguyên Đán, honored a different animal: the cat. Vietnam shares 10 of the Chinese zodiac calendar’s 12 signs, with the differences being the…