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· Bryan Ke
John Cena’s Instagram dedication post to BTS’ J-Hope whips ARMY into frenzy
Actor and professional wrestler John Cena caused quite a frenzy among BTS fans – widely known as ARMY – after dedicating an Instagram post to J-Hope last week. How it started: In an Oct. 6 WeVerse post, J-Hope, whose real name is Jung Ho-seok, updated fans about his time and…
· Ryan General
Controversial ex-blogger Amos Yee paroled after serving half of 6-year term
Yee was 20 years old in 2019 when he maintained an online relationship with a 14-year-old girl from Texas
· Ryan General
Watch: Kelly Yu surprises heartbroken woman with impromptu performance at hotpot restaurant
“I will sing two lines for you, after that, [the break-up] is officially over, okay?” she tells the woman
· Michelle De Pacina
Hayao Miyazaki is working on his next film, confirms producer
Renowned filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki is working on his next movie, as confirmed by his producing partner Toshio Suzuki. Miyazaki can’t be stopped: Despite the upcoming U.S. release of Studio Ghibli’s “The Boy and the Heron,” Miyazaki is already focused on his next project. Suzuki,…
· Michelle De Pacina
Japanese scientists move closer to making lab-created human sperm, eggs a reality
Researchers in Japan are progressing in vitro gametogenesis (IVG), a field of biomedical research aimed at creating unlimited supplies of “artificial” eggs and sperm from any cell in the human body. About the technique: IVG involves reprogramming cells from a person’s blood or…
· Carl Samson
2 men wanted for armed robberies, shooting in Philadelphia nail salons
Two men are being sought out in Philadelphia for allegedly robbing two nail salons at gunpoint over the weekend. First incident: The first robbery occurred at Happy Family Salon on Girard Avenue at around 4:15 p.m. on Saturday. The suspects, dressed in Muslim women’s clothing,…
· Michelle De Pacina
After 117 years in business, SF Chinese restaurant Sam Wo may permanently close
Sam Wo, a renowned restaurant in San Francisco’s Chinatown with a 117-year history, may face closure as 68-year-old co-owner David Jitong Ho plans to retire from the business due to his physical limitations. About the restaurant: Sam Wo, known for its affordable prices and…
· Bryan Ke
Man with cerebral palsy uses chin, nose to write heartwarming poem dedicated to his dad
A Chinese man who could never move his hands or feet and could never stand due to a neurological disorder dedicated one of the poems he wrote using his chin and nose to his father. Key details: Zhang Jiubin, a 34-year-old man from Shandong province, China, who was born with…
· Carl Samson
Daniel Wu, Sean Chen develop sci-fi graphic novel ‘Evermind’
“American Born Chinese” star Daniel Wu and veteran Marvel and DC artist Sean Chen have teamed up to create “Evermind,” a new sci-fi graphic novel poised for TV and film adaptations. What it’s about: “Evermind” follows a brilliant scientist named Lucas Zhang who risks his…
· Bryan Ke
Angels confirms Shohei Ohtani’s season over due to injury
Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani will be missing the rest of the 2023 regular season due to an oblique injury he suffered during batting practice earlier this month. Breaking the news: Angels general manager Perry Minasian cleared the air on Saturday after reports…
· Carl Samson
[CORRECTION] Vietnamese singer to perform at Super Bowl in historic first
Editor’s Note (September 19, 2023 3:24 p.m. PST): We strive to provide our readers with accurate and trustworthy information. In a recent article, we reported on Tuấn Hưng’s announcement that he was invited to perform at a Super Bowl event. Upon further investigation, it has…
· Carl Samson
Arthur and Orm join forces in first ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’ trailer
DC Studios released the first trailer of “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” on Thursday, energizing fans who have been eagerly waiting to return to Atlantis. About the sequel: Directed by James Wan, the sequel to 2018’s “Aquaman” sees Jason Momoa reprise Arthur Curry and the titular…
· Isa Peralta
Video: BTS’ V performs in first installment of NPR’s new ‘Tiny Desk Korea’
NPR recently posted a “Tiny Desk Korea” live concert featuring BTS’ V. Key details: Tiny Desk Korea is the first international iteration of NPR’s “Tiny Desk,” a popular video series of live concerts held at the desk of “All Songs Considered” host Bob Boilen in Washington, D.C.…
· Ryan General
Watch: Trials sensation Tomomi Nishikubo performs breathtaking tricks at famed Mexican garden
“The most difficult thing about the project was that I couldn’t crash into the structures made by Edward James,”
· Carl Samson
Purdue student who confessed to killing his dorm roommate found fit for trial
A man charged with murder for allegedly killing his roommate at Purdue University has been deemed competent to stand trial after months of treatment at the hospital. Background: Ji Min Sha, 23, was arrested on Oct. 5, 2022, shortly after reporting that he had killed his…
· Ryan General
Silicon Valley tech guru Andrew Chen marries former Miss Ireland in Utah desert
Former Miss Ireland Emma Waldron and Silicon Valley tech guru Andrew Chen were recently married in Moab, Utah. Picturesque ceremony: The couple held an intimate wedding earlier this month with Arches National Park as their backdrop. The special affair was attended by immediate…
· Ryan General
Turmeric may treat indigestion as effectively as established drugs, study suggests
The study is the first of its kind to shed light on the potential therapeutic benefits of this culinary spice
· Michelle De Pacina
Watch: Filipino fisherman stuns ‘AGT’ judges with ‘I Will Always Love You’ performance
Filipino fisherman Ronald Abante received a standing ovation from the judges on “America’s Got Talent” (AGT) for his rendition of Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You.” Abante’s soulful performance: Abante, who previously went viral for his soul-stirring performance of…
· Michelle De Pacina
Hermes, Versace and more: Video reveals luxurious items available at Costcos in China
A woman has gone viral for revealing the luxurious items offered to Chinese customers at Costco branches in China. The luxurious items: American TikTok users are questioning the quality of Costco in the U.S. after seeing the remarkable items available in China, including…
· Michelle De Pacina
Chinese children significantly outperform their white British peers across education, career: report
A government report by the U.K.’s Social Mobility Commission revealed that children of Chinese descent in the U.K. significantly outperform their white British peers across various aspects of education and career prospects. Education: Chinese students on free school meals were…
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