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· Carl Samson
Wisconsin State Rep. Hong enters governor’s race as progressive ‘wild card’
Wisconsin State Rep. Francesca Hong (D-76) announced her gubernatorial candidacy Wednesday, positioning herself as a progressive “wild card” who will challenge the Democratic establishment in next year’s primary for the battleground state’s top office. Driving the news: Hong,…
· Michelle De Pacina
Costco introduces $80 ‘apocalypse bucket’ that can last 25 years
Costco, known for its stable prices like the $1.50 hot dog combo and $5 rotisserie chicken, is showing signs of adjusting to economic pressures. Recently, the company raised its membership fees for the first time in seven years, with a $5 increase for basic plans and $10 for…
· Bryan Ke
Costco confirms it is cracking down on membership sharing
Costco is now cracking down on its membership program after noticing an increase in non-members using cards that do not belong to them. Key details: The warehouse club retailer said on Friday that non-members have been using cards that belong to paying members at Costco’s newly…
· Ines Shin
Costco CFO confirms increase in membership prices
During an earnings call on Thursday, Costco CFO Richard Galanti confirmed that membership prices will soon be increasing. Earlier this year, Galanti responded to a question about the possibility of membership prices rising “in light of companies like Amazon and Netflix raising…
· Carl Samson
How Costco became a mecca for Asian American shoppers
Costco, headquartered in Issaquah, Washington, has become a go-to shopping spot among Asian Americans in recent years. Earlier this year, analytics firm Numerator reported that the average Costco shopper is a married, 39-year-old Asian American woman who lives in the Pacific…
· Jane Nam
Thailand’s #MeToo: Top politicians resign over the country’s biggest sexual assault scandal to date
In what some are calling the country’s first #MeToo movement, more than a dozen women have come forward with sexual assault allegations against popular Thai politician Prinn Panitchpakdi. Prinn, 44, immediately resigned from his post as deputy leader of Thailand’s Democrat Party…
· Bryan Ke
Spotify Loses Hundreds of K-Pop Songs After License Expires
Music streaming giant Spotify has removed hundreds of K-pop songs from its library on Sunday, leaving many listeners outraged. The Swedish company confirmed to NME that it has removed specific K-pop songs because its licensing deal with Korean distributor Kakao M has expired.
· Bryan Ke
Tokyo’s Shibuya Ward to Give Seniors Smartphones With Free Data
Shibuya Ward officials are planning to provide 3,000 smartphones to senior residents with paid data plans as part of their initiative to teach the elderly how to use technology, especially during natural disasters. Officials hope to finish the rollout by September, according to…
· Ryan General
Tinder Users Are Setting their Location to Wuhan to Get the’Real Scoop’ About COVID-19
People outside China are reportedly getting information related to COVID-19 straight from the outbreak epicenter in Wuhan, China by using Tinder. Tinder users are able to circumvent censorship from Chinese government and partisan media sources by matching and communicating with…
· Bryan Ke
100 Million People in China are Just ‘Pretending’ to Work Out, Survey Reveals
A survey released by China’s General Administration of Sport has revealed that around 100 million people are only pretending to exercise for the country’s National Fitness Plan. The plan, launched by the country’s State Council in 2016, aims to get 435 million people to exercise…
· Jin Hyun
9 Ways to Be More Eco-Conscious This Holiday Season
With the holiday season comes endless tinsel, gifts, and decorations. And with it, also comes mountains of waste piled as high as a Christmas tree. If Greta Thunberg hasn’t scared you enough into being more eco-conscious lately, let me just reiterate:
· Editorial Staff
What Martial Artists Had to Sacrifice To Compete On An Elite Level
There is an almost unimaginable level of skill required to compete in mixed martial arts on an elite level. The competitors are highly-trained in a variety of martial arts. The level of athleticism in the cage presents a challenge to the participants on both sides. As on point…
· Carl Samson
Costco Has Absolutely NO CLUE How Much Chinese People Love Costco
China’s very first Costco outlet opened on Tuesday morning to an insane swarm of shoppers eager to get their hands on bargain goods. As a result, the establishment, located in Shanghai’s suburban Minhang district, was forced to close in just five hours, CGTN reported.
· Carl Samson
Meet Muni He, The Pro Golfer Winning Hearts With Her Instagram
“I’ve been golfing since I could walk!” says Muni He, a rising star golfer from China. In November, He made headlines after earning a membership at the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA), the largest organization for female pro golfers based in Daytona Beach, Florida.
· Carl Samson
Meet the Shaolin Warrior Monk With an Instagram Account
A kung fu master who took his student out of balance with one smooth kick has gone viral on Instagram this week. Meet Shifu (Master) Shi Yanjun, a Shaolin warrior monk from southern China.
· Heather Johnson Yu
Thai Woman Who’s Dated 5000 Guys Makes Bank Teaching Others How to Land Rich Men
Guess that’s one way to pay the bills. Praiya Suriya, better known as her moniker Madame Praiya, has an impressive resume – in her dating career, that is. Praiya claims to have dated over 5,000 foreign men and, for a fee, will teach other Thai women how to do the same.
· Editorial Staff
Lumosity Must Now Pay $2 Million Because ‘Brain-Training’ Isn’t Actually Real
Apparently, playing a bunch of mini-games for a few minutes a day will not make you smarter as some mobile apps claim. The Federal Trade Commission announced on Tuesday that Lumosity app developer Lumos labs will pay $2 million to settle deceptive advertising charges over its…
· Laura Dang
Inside Disneyland’s Secret Club Reserved For Only the Elite
Nothing beats a Disney lover’s high like getting exclusive access to Disneyland’s secret members only Club 33. The private club is a secret feature of the Disneyland park and is located on 33 Royal Street in New Orleans Square adjacent to the Blue Bayou Restaurant. Hundreds of…
· Max Chang
Here’s The Best Way to Stay Committed to Going to the Gym
Anyone who strives to be successful one day also knows how important it is to stay healthy. While eating right is crucial, exercising may be the harder healthy habit to stick to. So how does someone stick to their commitment of going to the gym a few times a week? Some…
· Augustine Reyes Chan
CEO Offers to Pay for College Tuition of Employees’ Kids
Stock options, 401(k) with employer-matching contributions and free gym memberships are the most popular perks that employees receive from their employers. But some progressive companies like Google, Apple and Starbucks, who are all known to take great care of their employees,…
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Weverse connects to HYBE, the platform where memberships, merch, content, and fandom access keep moving after the song.
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A BTS comeback is not just songs. It’s albums, merch, tickets, and Weverse.
A BTS comeback can start with one stream on your phone, then turn into a fan-club sign-up, merch order, livestream ticket, and more time spent inside Weverse.