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· Michelle De Pacina
Olivia Rodrigo debuts at Madison Square Garden
Olivia Rodrigo made her solo performance debut at Madison Square Garden (MSG) in New York City for her Guts World Tour on Friday. Key points:
· Carl Samson
Suspects in attack of Chinese PhD student at UW-Madison not charged with hate crimes
Alijah C. Johnson, 19; Cashius E. Carter, 18; and Abdoulah C. Traore-Flores, 17, have been charged with multiple counts of battery and disorderly conduct for a series of attacks near the University of Wisconsin-Madison in June. The group’s alleged victims include a 26-year-old…
· Carl Samson
University of Wisconsin-Madison faces another anti-Asian attack
Less than a month after two of its Chinese students suffered physical attacks, the University of Wisconsin-Madison is dealing with yet another anti-Asian incident, according to reports. An Asian staff member was running on Lakeshore Path near Lot 60 when a man inside a car began…
· Carl Samson
Police identify 3 suspects in attack of Chinese PhD student at UW-Madison
Madison police have identified three of the four suspects from the June 14 attack on a Chinese Ph.D. student near the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Alijah C. Johnson (19), Cashius E. Carter (18), Abdoulah C. Traore-Flores (17) and an unidentified 15-year-old are facing…
· Carl Samson
4 arrested, including 15-year-old, for brutal attack on Chinese PhD student near UW-Madison
Four male suspects, including a 15-year-old, were arrested in connection to an assault that left a University of Wisconsin-Madison doctoral student with a bleeding ear last week. The suspects are believed to be the same individuals behind two other similar attacks in the past…
· Carl Samson
‘Tonight, it’s my turn’: Chinese PhD student attacked by 5 men near University of Wisconsin-Madison
A Chinese doctoral student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison was reportedly assaulted by a group of five men while walking home on University Avenue on Tuesday night. The student, who posted his experience on Weibo, said his assailants surrounded him, struck him in the…
· Michelle De Pacina
Vincent Zhou, Alysa Liu and Madison Chock win medals at 2022 World Figure Skating Championships
Vincent Zhou won the bronze medal in the men’s competition of the World Figure Skating Championships over the weekend, with a total score of 277.38. Alysa Liu, the 16-year-old two-time national champion, also took home a bronze medal during her first time competing in the…
· Bryan Ke
GOP Rep. Madison Cawthorn calls Zelensky a ‘thug,’ Ukrainian government ‘incredibly evil’
Republican members Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) pushed back on Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R-N.C.) for calling Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky a “thug.” “Remember that Zelenskyy is a thug," Cawthorn was heard saying in a video while speaking to his…
· Bryan Ke
Madison Cawthorn vows to seize ‘every Chinese asset in America’ if GOP retakes congress
On Saturday, Congressman Madison Cawthorn (R-NC) vowed to prosecute Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, and seize “every Chinese asset in the United States” once the GOP returns to power. Prosecute Fauci: While speaking in…
· Bryan Ke
Man faces hate crime charge for spitting at Asian UW-Madison student while mentioning COVID-19
A man was arrested and charged with a hate crime enhancement for spitting at a University of Wisconsin-Madison student of Asian descent and making COVID-19 remarks. What happened: On the evening of Sept. 15, the unnamed student was walking on West Dayton Street near Ogg Hall…
· Carl Samson
Trump’s re-election sparks economic, geopolitical anxiety across Asia
Donald Trump’s re-election is raising major questions across Asia as countries brace for the impact of his renewed “America First” agenda and threats of high tariffs. At play are key economic relationships, shifting alliances and geopolitical tensions with China, where the…
· Carl Samson
Comedian who made anti-Asian remarks spews more racist ‘jokes’ at Trump rally
Stand-up comedian Tony Hinchcliffe sparked outrage on Sunday after launching a series of racist jokes at a Donald Trump rally in New York City’s Madison Square Garden. His remarks, denounced by members of both political parties, bring back to memory his history of making…
· Carl Samson
‘White Fragility’ author accused of plagiarizing Asian American professors
Robin DiAngelo, the best-selling author of 2018’s “White Fragility” and a prominent figure in anti-racism education, is now facing allegations of plagiarism in her 2004 doctoral dissertation from the University of Washington. The complaint, which was recently filed with the…
· Carl Samson
NYC India Day Parade float criticized as anti-Muslim
The India Day Parade in New York City on Sunday has sparked controversy due to its inclusion of a float that features a model of the Ram Mandir, a Hindu temple built on the ruins of a demolished mosque in India. Critics, including several South Asian American organizations and…
· Michelle De Pacina
Interview: Jenn Tran on growing up Asian in America, redefining love on ‘The Bachelorette’
Jennifer “Jenn” Tran never truly understood what a happy couple was. Coming from a broken family and bad romantic relationships in the past, she always thought love was something you had to work hard for to receive. “My parents were slamming doors, throwing things and just…
· Ryan General
Naomi Osaka exits 2024 Madrid Open in second round
Former top-ranked tennis star Naomi Osaka was ousted from the 2024 Mutua Madrid Open in the second round by Liudmila Samsonova after a three-set battle. Key points:
· Carl Samson
Jenn Tran: What to know about the first Asian American ‘Bachelorette’
Jenn Tran made “Bachelor” history Monday night after being named as the first Asian American lead of “The Bachelorette.” Described as “a sweet and compassionate woman who has dedicated her life to helping others,” the 26-year-old made it to the top 6 of the latest “Bachelor”…
· Bryan Ke
Studio Ghibli composer Joe Hisaishi to perform in San Francisco
Studio Ghibli composer Joe Hisaishi will be heading to San Francisco in September to perform with the San Francisco Symphony at Davies Symphony Hall. Key points:
· Ryan General
Scientists 3D print functional human brain tissue for first time
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have developed the world’s first 3D-printed brain tissue that mimics the growth and behavior of the real human brain. Neuroscience breakthrough: Led by Professor Su-Chun Zhang, the scientists managed to print functional human…
· Michelle De Pacina
Vietnamese American women lead historic race for Santa Clara County supervisor
In the race for the District 2 Santa Clara County supervisor, two Vietnamese American women are leading the field for the open seat. If either win, they would be the first Vietnamese Americans to serve on the city’s Board of Supervisors. Historic race: Madison Nguyen and Betty…