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· Michelle De Pacina
Video of man verbally abusing couple on New York City subway for wearing masks goes viral
In a viral video, a man can be seen verbally abusing a couple for wearing masks on a New York City subway. “It’s not a free country if you’re wearing a f*cking mask for f*cking nothing,” the man tells the couple. “You are scared by the lies of the government. There is no reason…
· Rebecca Moon
Used masks stained with lipstick and sweat are being sold online in Japan
Some Japanese women are selling their used masks with lipstick stains online. A woman in her 30s who lives in Tokyo began selling her used masks in August last year and, within 24 hours, received several inquiries, according to a report from The Mainichi. During the first month,…
· Carl Samson
House Republicans express outrage over US purchase of ‘made in China’ KN95 masks to fulfill mask mandate
House representatives have been mandated to wear N95 or KN95 masks in Capitol buildings earlier this month. Members recently received KN95 masks that had “Made in China” printed on them. House Republicans, who blame the Chinese government for its handling of COVID-19, criticized…
· Ryan General
Japanese scientists develop special ‘ostrich’ masks that glow if wearer has COVID-19
Scientists in Japan have created special masks that are able to detect and possibly help prevent the spread of COVID-19 using ostrich antibodies. The masks, developed by researchers at Kyoto Prefectural University, are coated with ostrich antibodies to capitalize on the bird’s…
· Carl Samson
Conservatives feel more comfortable with Asians who don’t wear masks, study finds
American conservatives feel more comfortable around Asians who do not wear masks than those who do, according to a new study. Aim and methodology: The study, published in the journal Evolutionary Psychological Science, suggests that conservatives view masking compliance as more…
· Ryan General
Couple violently attacks Indigenous Filipina nurse distributing face masks in New York subway
An Indigenous Filipina nurse sustained physical injuries after getting assaulted by a couple while distributing protective face masks in a New York subway on Aug. 10. The attack: Potri Ranka Manis, who works at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, was…
· Ryan General
‘You’re a Communist’: School Board Chairwoman Heckled During Meeting on Protective Masks in Florida
A Chinese American member of a Florida county school board was called a communist during a heated meeting about face masks last week. What happened: Santa Rosa County school board chairwoman and former science teacher Wei Ueberschaer was heckled while discussing a proposed mask…
· Editorial Staff
DJ for Chanel, Dior Posts Video of Partiers Wearing Racist Masks Chanting ‘Wuhan Girls’
Guests at a dinner party in Paris are facing backlash after a video featuring them wearing racist masks and chanting “Wuhan girls” was uploaded to Instagram. The video was shared on Thursday night by French DJ Michel Gaubert, a regular collaborator with major fashion brands such…
· Ryan General
‘I Still Do Not Want to Get Married’: Chinese New Year Masks to Tell Off Nosy Relatives
A Singaporean brand has come up with new face masks that not only protect you from COVID-19 but also from nosy relatives this coming Chinese New Year.
· Carl Samson
Japanese Company Pays People $380 to Make Hyperrealistic Masks of Their Face
A company in Tokyo has reached out to residents to turn their faces into hyperrealistic masks — and for a relatively good deal. Kamenya Omote, an actual mask company, will pay each willing local $380 for its new project, which relies on 3D-printing technology.
· Bryan Ke
Canada’s Chief Doctor Tells People to Wear Masks During Sex for Safety
Canada’s chief medical officer advised people to wear a mask if they plan to have sex with new partners during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Theresa Tam made the remarks in a statement released on Wednesday when she talked about some of the ways to keep safe while having sex during…
· Carl Samson
Tokyo Store Uses ‘Smile Masks’ Which are Cool-Cool-Cool-Cool-Cool-Cool-No Doubt-No Doubt-No Doubt
A comprehensive discount store in Tokyo has launched a campaign that has its employees wearing “smile masks.” Takeya, which sells products from food to clothing to home appliances, launched the “Smile Campaign” earlier this month to make staff appear more friendly toward…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese Company Releases ‘CUM’ Ultraman Face Masks
Japanese company Character Content Production (CCP) is making a huge buzz online for calling its “Ultraman”-themed face masks CCP Ultraman Mask, or CUM, according to their press release. There are five types of masks to choose from in CCP’s line, according to SoraNews24.
· Bryan Ke
Former ‘MythBusters’ Contestant Creates Gun that Shoots Face Masks
Allen Pan, a YouTuber and former contestant of “MythBusters: The Search,” created a gun that can fire face mask straight onto a person’s face. The invention, which Pan featured in his YouTube channel, Sufficiently Advanced, was made using a spray paint pistol grip, a CO2…
· Ryan General
Chinese American Community Provides 100,000 Face Masks in One of Maryland’s Largest Donations
Leaders from different Chinese American groups have come together to help frontline healthcare workers in Maryland fighting the COVID-19 pandemic with PPE donations. Coming together: On July 10, business community leaders presented 100,000 KN95 masks to the state of Maryland and…
· Ryan General
300 Drones Light Up Seoul to Honor Frontliners, Remind South Koreans to Wear Masks
South Korea lit up the sky with an elaborate drone light show to celebrate the frontliners and remind its citizens to wash hands and wear masks. On Saturday, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport flew a total of 300 drones over the Han River in Seoul for the…
· Bryan Ke
Filipina American Nurse Harassed for Giving Out Water, Masks During BLM Protest in New Jersey
A Filipina American nurse was harassed by a White woman while giving out free water and masks during a Black Lives Matter protest in Fort Lee, New Jersey.
· Ernestine Siu
China’s First Popeyes Opens to Massive Crowds With Face Masks On
On Friday, May 15, crowds of people geared up in masks and gathered at the opening of the first Popeyes location in China. Founded in 1972 by the late Al Copeland in New Orleans, Louisiana, Popeyes is a chain of fast-food restaurants famous for selling its Louisiana inspired…
· Bryan Ke
Wisconsin Man Arrested for Racist Comments Against Hmong Americans Wearing Masks in Store
A 57-year-old Wisconsin man may face hate crime “enhancer” charges for verbally harassing a group of Hmong Americans at a grocery store while wearing face masks amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The incident happened at the Save A Lot grocery store on Church Street in Stevens Point on…
· Ryan General
STUDY: If More Americans Wore Masks Like Asians, COVID-19 Infections Would Plummet
A new study has provided more evidence that wearing protective masks in public will indeed help in mitigating the spread of COVID-19 in the U.S. New research has claimed that if at least 80% of Americans wore masks, COVID-19 infections would drop significantly, Vanity Fair…