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· Kyle Encina
Philippine Government Budgets Only $20 for the Commission on Human Rights for 2018
Philippine senators were not too pleased about the House of Representatives’ decision of cutting the Commission on Human Rights’ 2018 budget down to just 1,000 Philippine Pesos ($20). The original proposal of the Philippine CHR’s 2018 budged amounted to 678 million Philippine…
· Carl Samson
Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate won’t disavow past calls to abolish police
A review of social media posts and public statements has revived scrutiny of Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong’s past calls to abolish police departments, a position most Democrats have abandoned. Driving the news Hong, who currently serves as a state…
· Ryan General
AAPI adults are uneasy about what comes next
Rising costs, health care and immigration top the list of issues Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander adults want the government to address in 2026, according to a recent survey by AAPI Data and The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. Nearly…
· Ryan General
John Yang anchors final ‘PBS News Weekend’ after federal funding cuts
Veteran broadcast journalist John Yang delivered his final broadcast as anchor of PBS News Weekend on Jan. 11, confirming during the closing minute that the program would not continue. Yang said the show was ending because of the loss of federal funding for public media, cuts…
· Carl Samson
Taiwan’s 2027 defense push reflects deepening U.S.-China-Japan strategic competition
President Lai Ching-te unveiled Taiwan’s most ambitious military spending program last week, committing $1.25 trillion Taiwan dollars ($40 billion) over eight years to bolster the island’s defenses as Beijing intensifies pressure and cross-strait relations grow increasingly…
· Ryan General
Pete Hegseth: US will go to war to stop China from taking Taiwan
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. would take military action to stop China from invading Taiwan, outlining a defense policy that shifts strategic focus from Europe to Asia to deter what he called “an imminent threat” from Beijing. Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue…
· Bryan Ke
Elon Musk as Ming Dynasty official explaining DOGE in Ancient China is peak AI
An AI-created video of “Elon Musk” explaining what the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is while dressed as a secret agent during the Ming Dynasty is going viral. Who’s behind it: Created by Bilibili user known as “Dark Tone,” the video was reportedly removed from the…
· Ryan General
Report reveals wealthy Asians’ travel preferences
A new study from travel technology company Expedia reveals that despite rising inflation in Asia, the region’s growing mass-affluent travelers are prioritizing luxury experiences and long-haul trips. The study, conducted in partnership with Atomik Research, surveyed 4,000…
· Carl Samson
Some US colleges to charge $90,000 per year starting this fall
U.S. college costs have hit a new high, with some private institutions now charging over $90,000 per year for the first time. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ producer Dan Lin named Netflix’s top movie boss
Netflix announced on Wednesday that Dan Lin, founder of Rideback Productions, will serve as the next chairman of the company’s film division. The announcement: Lin, 50, will be succeeding Scott Stuber, who served as head of Netflix Film for seven years before noting his…
· Michelle De Pacina
Japan’s birth rate plunges to new record low; politician blames citizens’ lack of ‘romantic ability’
Japan’s birth rate has plunged to a new record low, undermining the country’s initiatives to remedy its aging population. According to Japan’s health ministry, the total number of births declined to 799,728 in 2022, which is down 5.1% from a year earlier. The birth rate is the…
· Michelle De Pacina
Look: 6 designs compete to become Los Angeles’ memorial to Chinese massacre of 1871
Before you read: Los Angeles calls on public for ideas for memorial to 1871 Chinese Massacre victims The city of Los Angeles has selected the designs of six finalists in the competition to become the city’s memorial to the Chinese massacre of 1871.
· William Yuk
‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ lands 8 Independent Spirit Award nominations
The multiverse-spanning spectacle “Everything Everywhere All at Once” has proven to be an awards-season frontrunner after securing the most Independent Spirit Award nominations. The film’s eight nominations include a pair of Best Supporting Performance nominations for Jamie Lee…
· Rebecca Moon
Cantonese tutor points out glaring errors in big-budget Chinese dramas in viral TikTok video
A video highlighting glaring errors in Chinese dramas with budgets in the millions of dollars posted on Tuesday has gone viral. One Chinese fantasy drama highlighted in the video had a budget of $7 million but made several mistakes such as showing a flying drone despite the…
· Ryan General
Rep. Pham, daughter of Vietnamese refugees, comes ‘full circle’ to welcome Afghan refugees to Oregon
An Oregon state representative wants to give a proper welcome to the Afghan refugees who will be arriving in the state early next year. A proper welcome: Rep. Khanh Pham (House District 46), who was born to Vietnamese refugee parents, is among the leaders of the task force that…
· Thy Nguyen
Worker rights attorney Julie Su confirmed as second-in-command at US Department of Labor
Civil rights attorney Julie Su was recently confirmed as the Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor. New position: The Senate voted 50-47 to approve her as the second-in-command of the department on July 13, reported Bloomberg Law. Her job duties will include…
· Carl Samson
Jon M. Chu Stands With Adele Lim Over ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Pay Disparity
“Crazy Rich Asians” director Jon M. Chu published an open letter in solidarity with Adele Lim, one of the film’s two screenwriters who decided to leave the sequels after being offered significantly less pay compared to her co-writer. It’s unclear when exactly Lim left the…
· Ryan General
Ben Baller Thinks ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ is Going to Set Asians Back ’40 Years,’ Sparks Debate
Legendary jeweler/actor Ben Baller has some fiery statements about the upcoming film “Crazy Rich Asians”. The outspoken Korean American entrepreneur, who has made a successful career in designing creative jewelry for famous celebrities, sparked discussion on social media for his…
· Kyle Encina
Philippines’ President Openly Insults Human Rights Official By Asking ‘Are you gay or a pedophile?’
The Philippines’ President Rodrigo Duterte is now questioning the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) Chairperson Chito Gascon’s true motives as well as his sexuality. This isn’t the first time the Philippine leader openly mocked Gascon as he previously referred to the human rights…
· Benny Luo
Meet the Hong Kong Superstar Breaking Asian Male Stereotypes in Hollywood
Daniel Wu, who plays Lu Ren in “Tomb Raider”, has been making headlines for his hit AMC martial arts drama “Into the Badlands”. The great storytelling, drama, and beautifully choreographed fight scenes have created a legion of fans all over the world. Wu is far from a brand new…
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