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13 Asians Who Totally Nailed the #KyloRenChallenge
If you’ve seen “Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi“, chances are you’re all-too familiar with this: The now infamous scene became an instant meme, and “Ben Swolo” was born.
· Bryan Ke
Japanese Grandma with Alzheimer’s Remembers Special Memory After Holding Granddaughter
Setsuko Harmon, a 77-year-old Alzheimer’s patient and first-time grandmother, is becoming viral online after her daughter, Christine Stone, posted several videos of her online. One in particular that got many netizens feel all warm inside is the clip where she sings an old…
· Heather Johnson Yu
Racist Comments on Asians Erupt Following Fatal High-Speed Bus Crash in NYC
Early in the morning on September 18, two buses in Queens, New York City, collided, killing three and injuring at least 19. According to ABC News, the driver of the Dahlia charter bus, Raymond Mong, was barreling through the intersection at approximately 60 mph (96.5 kph) —…
· Ryan General
Shocking Images Flood Social Media as Terrorists Continue to Battle in the Philippines
It has now been four days since armed insurgents, reportedly linked to the so-called Islamic State, stormed Marawi, a city in the southern part of the Philippines. The crisis has brought such chaos that it has prompted President Rodrigo Duterte to immediately invoke martial law…
· Khier Casino
Woman Who Looted Korean Liquor Store During L.A. Riots Apologizes to Owner 25 Years Later
Simon Choi, owner of Tom’s Liquor in Los Angeles, recently received an apology from Precious Hayes for looting his store during the L.A. riots 25 years ago. On April 29, 1992, Hayes, then 20 years old, was part of a group of people that looted nearby shops, a story that she has…
· Carl Samson
The World’s Most Expensive Trip Will Fly You Around the World For $14 Million
The world’s most expensive trip begins in August and there’s a whole lot in store for those who can afford it. Launched by experiential travel boutique DreamMaker, the trip called “Passport to 50” will tour 20 cities in 20 days, circumnavigating the globe via two privately…
· Khier Casino
The Philippines is Going to Owe China Money for Guns for the Next 25 Years
President Rodrigo Duterte revealed on Sunday that the Philippines has decided to accept a deal from China to order firearms payable over 25 years to boost the country’s security. The move comes as the two nations push for good relations amid the ongoing territorial dispute over…
· Editorial Staff
Ignorant Tourists Are Complaining That Thai King’s Death Ruined Their Vacation
Last week, Thailand’s King Bhumibol Adulyadej passed away at the age of 88. Since then, the whole country has been in mourning. To pay respects to the late King, nightlife in Thailand has been banned for one month and alcohol sales have been restricted. Businesses in Bangkok’s…
· Editorial Staff
Microsoft-Backed Startup Has a Genius Way to Give People Wi-Fi in the Philippines
Internet access to some parts of the world is either extremely limited or non-existent. It’s no secret that the Philippines has one of the worst Internet services in the world. However, there are now free sponsored Wifi hotspots in stores across the Philippines to help with the…
· Editorial Staff
The UFC Has Reportedly Been Sold For $4.2 Billion
In 2001, entrepreneurs Lorenzo and Frank Fertitta bought the UFC for a modest $2 million. They invested over $40 million into the company, but was unable to turn things around and draw attention to the sport. It wasn’t until in 2005 when the first season of The Ultimate Fighter…
· Editorial Staff
Single Mom Joins Sugar Daddy Site to Pitch Her Startup to Rich Guys, Gets $2 Million
One clever woman used a dating site to find her future business investor by pitching the same men who bid to take her out and pay for her company. Samantha DeFazio, 32, received a $2 million paycheck from one of the many suitors who courted her via the dating site…
· Editorial Staff
Korean Tourist Asks Italian Street Musicians if He Can Join Them, Nails It
Korean double bass player Jun-Hyuk Choi was walking with friends through the streets of Florence, Italy when he spotted some street musicians performing. Choi then asks whether he could join the musicians, which leads to an epic impromptu performance. Watch the video above!
· Editorial Staff
Instagram Reveals the Luxurious Lifestyle of the Rich Kids of Russia
There aren’t many who can trump the Rich Kids of Instagram, but the Rich Kids of Russia can easily hold their own. These are the children of influential politicians and oil oligarchs, which translates to limitless amounts of oil money and a whole world to play in. In the cold…
· Editorial Staff
Whoever Created This ‘Star Wars’ Anime Intro Deserves an Award
Who knew that the trailer for “Star Wars” The Force Awakens” would go so perfectly to an anime theme? Apparently kylorenisapunkbitch on Tumblr did — now we can’t wait to see how the actual show would play out as an anime.
· Laura Dang
The ‘Kim Kardashian of China’ Just Had an Epic $30 Million Wedding
A celebrity considered to be the “Kim Kardashian of China” reportedly threw an extravagant $30 million wedding ceremony — double the amount of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s wedding in Florence, Italy, last year. The wedding, which took place in Shanghai, included a specially…
· Alan Van
Gucci Blasted For Chinese Workers on 14-Hour Shifts Making Handbags
Apparently, Gucci has way bigger problems than their tacky, over-conspicuous monogrammed designs. The Italian fashion house announced it would be strengthening controls on its suppliers after a state-run public broadcasting program exposed the near-slave labor hours the…
· Editorial Staff
New Study Estimates 1 in Every 22 New Yorkers is a Millionaire
A new study this week calculated the percentages of millionaires in city populations around the world. By net worth alone, excluding their primary residence, the study found that 4.63% of New Yorkers, or around 389,100 people, are millionaires- and New York is only number four…
· Waylae Gregoire
Blanc: How This High School Student Launched His Wearable Tech-Startup With No Funding
The amazing thing about being an entrepreneur is that neither age nor experience are required to be successful. Sure they come in handy, but this high school student and successful tech-startup founder proves that creating a company while balancing high school homework before he…
· Editorial Staff
Confessions of an Escort: The Real World of Sex, Drugs and Business
Imagine the wild life of a successful millionaire and you might get the cars, drugs, escorts, and crazy parties. What is it really like outside of the movies though? Former Portland, Oregon escort Ashly Lorenzana, author of her popular memoir “Sex, Drugs, and Being and Escort,”…
· Benny Luo
Director Jon M. Chu: Lessons on Success From Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber is arguably the hottest celebrity right now. His fans can’t get enough of him and he is constantly a target for the press. If you follow the news, you’ve probably been seeing coverage of all his antics and escapades this year. However, like most celebrities, the…