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· Jacob Wagner

Annoying Asian Tourist Mocks The Queen’s Guard, Gets Rifle Pulled on Him

One Asian tourist has hopefully learned his lesson about disrespecting the Queen’s Guard after getting getting a rifle pulled on him for an idiotic stunt.

· Jacob Wagner

Spoiled Spanish Prince Cuts Line at Theme Park, Unleashes Racist Rant on Asian Student

An adolescent member of the Spanish monarchy has the internet up in arms after an alleged racist rant in a Madrid amusement park directed at an Asian student who tried to tell him it wasn’t right for him to cut in line. Prince Froilán, the 16-year-old nephew of King Felipe VI of…

· Waylae Gregoire

Best Advice for Asians Applying to Elite Colleges: ‘Appear Less Asian’

Asian-American students, generally known for their over-achievement and stellar academic records, are now being more often shunned by top universities all over the country because there are supposedly just too many of them — too many have perfect GPAs and ridiculously high SATs,…

· Laura Dang

Uber Hires ‘Asian Avengers’ After Chinese Government Raids Offices

Imagine what it would be like to ride in a car with an Avenger, except that they’re Asian. Some lucky passengers came close to doing just that when Uber, the American ride-sharing app, launched a two-day campaign known as “Uber HeroCar” in China. The campaign came as a reaction…

· Max Chang

New Study Reveals Systemic Racism Towards Asians in Silicon Valley

Google, Yahoo and other tech giants are more likely to hire Asians as computer programmers than to promote them to management and executive positions, according to new research. The study was conducted by Ascend, a group focused on Asian business issues. They analyzed data filed…

· Max Chang

This Asian Country Has the Most Superficial Workers in the World, Survey Finds

A new LinkedIn study suggests that white collar workers in Hong Kong are some of the most superficial in the world because they care more for appearances than being truthful about their job history, according to SCMP. However, they still aren’t THE most superficial workers in…

· Augustine Reyes Chan

Why College Students Give Bad Ratings to Professors With Asian Names

A new study published in the journal Language in Society reveals that educators at U.S. colleges with European-sounding last names tend to get better ratings from students than those with Asian-sounding last names. Used by students to evaluate their teachers, Rate My Professors…

· Max Chang

Does Apple Think All Asians Are Yellow? Internet Becomes Enraged at Apple’s New ‘Asian Emojis’

Apple has been taking fire from netizens after they released the beta version of their new set of racially diverse emojis, but Asians, in particular, aren’t happy about being depicted as yellow — literally. The innovative tech company has struggled in the past to offer any…

· Alan Van

Harvard Business Professor Apologizes For Bullying Mom and Pop Asian Restaurant

[Updated 12-10-14 11:01 p.m. PST: Apparently, this is NOT the first time Professor Edelman has bullied a restaurant]

· Editorial Staff

Report: Young Asian-Americans Ball Out the Most

If you are an entrepreneur or a business person, take note. Asian-Americans are now the biggest spenders in the U.S., which says something about our generation and could mean a great opportunity for your business.

· Riley Schatzle

Harvard MBA Will Pay $10,000 For the Perfect Girlfriend in Alabama

Apparently the market for finding love in Birmingham, Alabama is not so kind, especially for one Harvard graduate with an MBA degree — maybe a $10,000 reward could turn things around? Ren You, 29, is your typical employed, highly educated guy. He is a Harvard MBA who now works…

· Jacob Wagner

Three of the Richest Chinese Billionaires Were All Born Under This Chinese Zodiac Animal

A recent report from Wealth-X, an ultra-high net worth consultancy firm, revealed the Chinese zodiac years the top 10 billionaires of Asia were born in, and the results show it’s good to be a dragon. The top three billionaires on the list, all of whom come from China, were all…

· Riley Schatzle

NAACP Leader Outed as White Woman Pretending to be Black

Rachel Dolezal graduated from Christian Liberty Academy Satellite School with a 4.0. She went on to earn her bachelor’s degree with high honors from Belhaven University and received her masters of fine arts degree from Howard University in Washington, D.C. on a full-ride…

· Augustine Reyes Chan

This Fashion House is Now the Most Popular Luxury Brand in China

China loves Chanel. It has the highest brand awareness among wealthy Chinese, far ahead of Dior, Hermes, Gucci and Louis Vuitton. Chanel is also the most-purchased luxury brand by legions of rich Chinese, according to a study by Bomoda, a research firm that focuses on Chinese…

· Benny Luo

How a Nerd Who Got His First Kiss at 21 Built a $30 Million ‘Sugar Daddy’ Dating Empire

“Love is a concept invented by poor people.” – Brandon Wade One of the best ways to create a great product is to simply come up with a solution for your own biggest problem. For entrepreneur Brandon Wade, his problem was relationships. For a long time, he struggled to find a…

· Augustine Reyes Chan

Everyone is Buying This Bruce Lee DJing T-Shirt After Watching the ‘Avengers’ Sequel

Disney and Marvel Studios’ “Avengers: Age of Ultron” smashed the box office this weekend, pulling in $191.3 million in the U.S. and giving it the second-best domestic opening weekend ever. It’s no surprise, then, that a T-shirt with an image of Bruce Lee that Robert Downey Jr.…

· Editorial Staff

Meet The Man Who Takes Care of the World’s Elite in Las Vegas

Getting the most elite experience in Las Vegas usually takes one simple thing: money. Another option is to know somebody like Joe Vargas, a nightlife and entertainment expert based in the bustling City of Lights who acts primarily as a concierge for the elite in Las Vegas. He’s…

· Max Chang

Why Red Envelopes Stuffed With Cash Are Given Out on Lunar New Year

Red envelopes have been a staple of Lunar New Year for as long as anyone can remember. No matter whether you celebrate the holiday or not, you’ve probably wondered why your Asian friends receive red envelopes filled with cash every year. Heck, many recipients of red envelopes…

· Alan Van

Man Becomes Cyborg After Fusing Antenna Into His Skull to Hear Sound

I predicted the cyborg-human war in as early as October — because the prediction is unique and I want credit for it — and it now looks like we’re at the brink. I’ll fire up the chainsaw. According to the BBC video, cyborgs exist, and at least one of them exists in the form of a…

· Max Chang

6 Lessons I Learned From My Chinese Immigrant Parents on Becoming Successful

Both my parents immigrated to the U.S. from Asia when they were only 25 years old. Like many Asian families, they went through all sorts of struggles, including war, famine and poverty. Every person from an immigrant family living here today has their own unique story of how…

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The Grammys created an award for Asian pop. BTS said no.

Alibaba is China's commerce-and-entertainment backbone — Taobao and Tmall shopping habits fund Youku streaming and Alibaba Pictures, tying online spending to what China watches.

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