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· Bryan Ke
Chinese pet owners are now turning to acupuncture to help their furry friends deal with injuries or help with therapy. Some owners believe that the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) will cure their pet’s ailments or even help them ease their suffering. But the question remains:…
· Bryan Ke
A wild otter previously thought to be extinct has been caught on camera on Tsushima Island, Japan. Japan Times reported that this has been the first sighting of this particular species of wild otter in the country for at least 38 years, according to University of the Ryukyus.…
· Carl Samson
A 44-year-old man in China has injured his own kidneys after wolfing down 54 ice lollies to quench his thirst. July 15 had been a hot day for the man surnamed Zheng, who felt dehydrated later that night at his home in Quzhou, Zhejiang Province, the Qianjiang Evening News…
· Ryan General
A Chinese farmer/inventor, who taught himself to build unique operational robots has created an impressive family of machines made entirely from scraps over the last three decades. For years, Wu Yulu, from Beijing has been developing different types of robots that are able to do…
· Carl Samson
A video of a man being punctured in the head has shocked netizens as soon as it hit the web. It is, in every sense, a modern bloodletting.
· Editorial Staff
Tourists flock to the Japanese island of Ōkunoshima for one reason alone: to be smothered by the overwhelming cuteness of the numerous wild but friendly rabbits roaming the area. Known as the “Rabbit Island” (Usagi Shima, うさぎ島), the popular tourist destination located in the…
· Editorial Staff
A new study reveals that women who wear makeup and spend more time and money on grooming tend to get paid more than their less prepped counterparts. The study, conducted by Jaclyn Wong of the University of Chicago and Andrew Penner of the University of California at Irvine,…
· Editorial Staff
A Japanese train station in the rural parts of Hokkaido, Japan, has been operating for years solely to pick up one passenger. The train stops at the Kami-Shirataki train station situated in the northernmost island of Japan only twice a day. Its first stop is to pick up a high…
· Carl Samson
A hospital in southern China has been attracting thousands of foreign cancer patients with its treatment expertise, particularly for those in advanced stages. Founded by Xu Kecheng in 2001, Guangzhou Fuda Cancer Hospital has received more than 30,000 foreign patients. Many of…
· Kyle Encina
At 91, Hawaiian princess and heiress to the House of Kawānanakoa, Abigail Kinoiki Kekaulike Kawananakoa showed that it’s never too late to tie the knot after she exchanged marriage vows with her 63-year-old partner, Veronica Gail Worth, of 21 years. The royal marriage…
· Carl Samson
An Asian American woman died from the shooting in Las Vegas that killed 58 others and injured 527 more on Sunday night. The massacre from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino took the life of Michelle Vo, whose loved ones have since been mourning.
· Bryan Ke
A team of scientists, led by Cheng-Feng Qin of the Beijing Institute of Microbiology and Epidemiology in China, may have just discovered why the Zika virus (ZIKV) causes microcephaly in babies, as presented in the study published in Science Magazine on Sept. 28. Microcephaly, a…
· Kyle Encina
LG recently launched a device that not only functions as a smartphone, but also drives away annoying pests with its “Mosquito Away” technology. With mosquitoes becoming a big problem in most parts of the world, especially in South Asia, South Korean electronics company LG has…
· Carl Samson
China ordered the closure of all North Korean businesses operating under its control, halting revenue to the isolated state. The move on Thursday comes in compliance with UN sanctions imposed over North Korea’s nuclear program, which prevents member countries from operating…
· Bryan Ke
Michigan State Rep. Stephanie Chang was recently criticized by men in her community after she brought her 2-year-old daughter to a public meeting discussing the future of Belle Isle Grand Prix. The online bashing happened in a private Facebook group called “Belle Isle: Park or…
· Eddie Lin
When you think of topping stuff with cheese, what delicious things pop into your head? A juicy cheeseburger? Gooey nachos piled high? A slice of pizza with melty mozzarella? Or, maybe even piping hot poutine–that Canadian cult classic French fries snack crowned with squeaky…
· Heather Johnson Yu
Frank and Cindy Warmbier, parents of the late Otto Warmbier, have come forward in a series of interviews to share their feelings and experiences on their son’s mistreatment, urging the world to recognize Kim Jong Un and his regime as terrorists. This is the first time the…
· Carl Samson
A 19-year-old boy who pretended to be a Singapore Airlines pilot has been arrested for molesting a 15-year-old girl in Hong Kong. According to The Independent, the boy, surnamed Sit, met the victim at a cafe on September 10. Inside, he claimed that his phone ran out of battery…
· Heather Johnson Yu
FuseTV‘s K-pop podcast, K-Stop, has deleted their latest episode after receiving backlash from BTS and G-Friend fans. Listeners were angry with Jeff Benjamin, Tina Xu, and Brooke Bunce for comments regarding the hosts’ distaste for certain aspects of the band, including…
· Carl Samson
A robot in China is making headlines for completing the first successful dental implant surgery without human intervention. The groundbreaking procedure was carried out in Xi’an, Shaanxi Province, on Saturday.
SM is tied to idol groups, tours, fan clubs, and the long-running system behind some of K-pop's most recognizable acts.
SM is tied to idol groups, tours, fan clubs, and the long-running system behind some of K-pop's most recognizable acts.
