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· Editorial Staff
Paris Hilton is Actually Better at Making Money Than Donald Trump
With the upcoming presidential election, Donald Trump has constantly said that his business acumen is what makes him qualified to run the country. But just how good of a businessman is he? In a question answered on Quora, user Kevin Flint compares Trump’s business history to the…
· Augustine Reyes Chan
Apple Finally Admits Why They Keep Making Gold-Colored Devices
Apple is heavily influential, but it’s also influenced heavily by its global markets. It wouldn’t be surprising then to hear Apple admit that it greatly considers Chinese taste when developing its products, taking into consideration, for example, China’s color palette…
· Max Chang
Mark Zuckerberg Tries Making Dumplings For Chinese New Year, Fails Miserably
Dumplings, or “Jiǎozi”, is a Chinese staple dish with over 1,800 years of history. Traditionally they are eaten on Chinese New year’s Eve, which symbolizes wealth. Locals say that the more you eat it, the more money to come in the year ahead. This year, Facebook CEO Mark…
· Carl Samson
Why Starting 2017 With Negativity Might Actually Be a Good Thing
Ah, the perils of negative thinking. We’ve heard them time and again, especially in today’s society that advertises unrelenting optimism as the only ticket to “the great life.” Go to the nearest bookstore and you’ll find at least one title selling positivity as a “power,”…
· Carl Samson
Japanese Study Reveals a Downside to Making Eye Contact When Talking to People
Did you ever find yourself cutting off eye contact with another person while having a really good conversation? If it’s not because of boredom, it might be because you are struggling to find the next words to say.
· Carl Samson
South Korean Diplomat Caught Using K-pop to Lure and Sexually Assault Underage Girls
A South Korean diplomat is making headlines in Chile and his home country after sexually assaulting young girls. The unidentified diplomat’s lascivious act was caught on camera, which apparently ended up in the trailer for a local program called “En Su Propia Trampa” (“To Fall…
· Ryan General
Chinese Billionaire is Making America ‘Great Again’ by Creating 3,000 Jobs in Ohio
A Chinese billionaire is now providing opportunities for thousands of jobless Americans after reviving a manufacturing plant in Moraine, Ohio. Cho Tak Wong is seeking to create 3,000 jobs in a factory that used to be a General Motors plant. Around 1,000 workers lost their jobs…
· Ryan General
Jackie Chan ‘Finally’ Wins an Oscar After Abusing His Body for 56 Years
After starring in more than 200 films over his 56-year career in movies, Jackie Chan has ‘finally’ won an Oscar. The Chinese action star was awarded a gold statuette as an “Honorary Oscar” in recognition for his decades of contributions to the film industry.
· Carl Samson
Our New Senate is Making History For Having the Most Asian-American Women
The United States of America will have three Asian-American women as senators soon — the most in history. Hillary Clinton may have failed to shatter that highest and hardest glass ceiling, but Asian-American female Democrats are ready to take their seats in the Senate.
· Ryan General
China Blames America’s Democracy for Making Trump President
As far as the Chinese state-run media are concerned, “democracy” is to blame for allowing a Donald Trump presidency. According to Xinhua News Agency (via Independent), the election of the Republican candidate is proof that American democracy can cause catastrophic results,…
· Ryan General
After 29 Years, the Sega Genesis is Making a Comeback in Brazil
After almost three decades since the Sega Genesis (Mega Drive) was launched, Sega’s beloved console is making a comeback with a target release date of 2017. The reissued version, called the Mega Drive Limited Edition, will be produced and distributed by Brazilian company Tectoy…
· Carl Samson
China Just Passed a Law Making it Legal For People to Help Strangers
Shanghai’s Good Samaritan Law, giving legal protection to citizens when helping strangers, has taken effect on Tuesday. The legislation encourages people to become “Good Samaritans” by granting legal immunity even if their efforts result to more harm. It was drafted in September…
· Editorial Staff
Former Geek Who Binged on Video Games is Now a Cam Girl Making Up To $180K a Year
A former self-confessed nerd and tomboy who used to spend hours by herself playing video games is now an award winning adult cam girl who reportedly makes up to $180,000 a year. Harriet Sugarcookie, 21, lacked self-esteem during her early years and suffered from social anxiety…
· Editorial Staff
Meet the UC Berkeley Law Student Making a Living as an Asian Male Pornstar
When it comes to male performers of Asian descent in mainstream American heterosexual porn, there aren’t many. One of the very few who’s made it through in a visible way is Jeremy Long, who hopes to break the porn industry norm permanently. Long, who is also a third-year UC…
· Ryan General
Sony is Making Their Own Mulan Movie with a ‘Game of Thrones’ Director
One of the directors of the massively popular TV show “Game of Thrones” has been tapped to direct Sony Pictures’ own live-action Mulan film. The studio has chosen Alex Graves, who has directed several episodes of HBO’s hit fantasy series, to direct Sony’s version of Mulan,…
· Ryan General
Chinese Hotel Guests Brutally Assault Man For Having Really Loud Sex
A man renting a hotel room in China got himself beat up by a group of guests staying at the same hotel for reportedly making too much noise while having sex. The furious group was caught on CCTV footage kicking down a hotel room door down and dragging the allegedly noisy man out…
· Ryan General
K-POP and K-Dramas are Making a Ton of People Filthy Rich
A huge part of the world has collectively embraced two of South Korea’s main exports: K-pop and K-drama. Their influence has so far transcended into fashion and even beauty standards in many countries, creating a huge market for Korean beauty products and fashion brands.…
· Editorial Staff
Uber is Now Officially Legal in China, But There’s a Catch
China passed a new law on Thursday making Uber and other ride-hailing services officially legal in the country. Uber had previously been operating in China but under a gray legal area. The new law imposes strict rules for Uber drivers: they must have at least three years of…
· Editorial Staff
Japanese Researchers Discover That Binge-Watching TV Shows Can Literally Kill You
Watching TV for hours increases one’s risk of dying, Japanese researchers have found. The cause of death may most likely be due to a blood clot in the lungs. Researchers looked into the viewing habits of 86,024 people from 1988 to 1990. Their health was monitored over the next…
· Editorial Staff
Pokémon Go is Making Small Businesses a Ridiculous Amount of Money
Thanks to its augmented reality feature that gets people walking outdoors, Pokémon Go is driving a ton of profit for local businesses. Despite the game’s recent launch, small-scale ventures are quick to spot the booming market. According to USA Today, research firm SensorTower…