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· Ryan General
Joe Rogan discusses colleges’ alleged discrimination against Asians on podcast
On the Nov. 15 episode of “The Joe Rogan Experience,” host Joe Rogan and guest Jeff Dye discussed the perceived strong work ethic of Asian people and its impact on the lawsuit against Harvard University for alleged discrimination against Asian American applicants. “They [Asian…
· Carl Samson
North Carolina’s Hmong families seek Asian food items, language access after Helene
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Hmong American families in North Carolina are seeking urgent assistance, particularly with Asian food items and language access. Helene, which made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane and killed at least 230 people across six states —…
· Bryan Ke
Tiger Woods’ 15-year-old son takes swing at qualifying for US Open
Charlie Woods, the son of golf legend Tiger Woods, fell short in his attempt to qualify for the U.S. Open, one of the most prestigious golf tournaments in the world. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Roman Gabriel, NFL’s first Filipino American quarterback, dies at 83
Roman Gabriel, the groundbreaking former football star who made history as the first Filipino American quarterback in the NFL, has died at 83. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Biden campaign ad targets AANHPI voters in battleground states
President Joe Biden has released a new ad targeting Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) voters in battleground states. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
VinFast reports $2 billion loss in 2023 despite 90% increase in revenue
Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer VinFast has reported a net loss of over $2 billion in 2023 despite a 90% increase in revenue. Falling short: VinFast, which aims to compete internationally with global EV giants like Tesla, fell short of its sales target. Although…
· Michelle De Pacina
Joe Biden drinks boba tea at stop on 2024 presidential campaign
President Joe Biden was filmed enjoying a bubble tea as part of his 2024 presidential campaign strategy, eschewing large rallies for intimate visits to places like local businesses. Biden enjoys boba: On Monday, Biden was stopped by reporters as he was walking out of an Asian…
· Michelle De Pacina
Vietnamese EV maker VinFast unveils electric pickup truck concept
VinFast, Vietnam’s leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, unveiled its electric pickup truck concept at the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Unveiling the pickup: The new electric vehicle concept, the VF Wild, marks VinFast‘s first venture into the pickup…
· Carl Samson
VinFast opens first US dealership in North Carolina
VinFast launched its first American car dealership in North Carolina this week. About the dealership: Leith VinFast, operated by the Raleigh-based Leith Automotive Group, opened at 2000 Auto Park Boulevard in Cary on Thursday. The new dealership marks the Vietnamese electric…
· Bryan Ke
West Point sued over race-conscious admissions policy
Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA), a conservative group that successfully won its Supreme Court lawsuit against Harvard and the University of North Carolina for their race-conscious admissions policies, is now suing the U.S. Military Academy West Point in New York. Key…
· Bryan Ke
Vietnamese EV maker VinFast to import new crossovers for US market
Vietnamese electric car manufacturer Vinfast will import three variants of its crossovers to the U.S market to join its already released VF 8. Key details: VinFast is expected to import the VF 9, a three-row crossover, this year, followed by the compact VF 7 and the subcompact…
· Carl Samson
UNC-Chapel Hill grad student charged with murder in fatal shooting of professor
A graduate student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has been charged with murder in connection with the fatal shooting of a faculty member. What happened: Zijie Yan, an associate professor in the Department of Applied Physical Sciences, was shot to death…
· Ryan General
Law group asks Supreme Court to hear new race-based admissions case at elite high school
The group alleges the school’s new admissions plan was designed to “achieve the same results as overt racial discrimination”
· Chandler Treon
Coalition of Asian American Student Organizations denounces SCOTUS affirmative action ruling in letter
The Coalition of Asian American Student Organizations (CAASO) released a letter expressing its opposition to the Supreme Court’s decision to ban affirmative action. The letter: Published online in Teen Vogue on Monday, the letter disputes claims that race-based admissions…
· Ryan General
NC lt. governor suggests Mao, Pol Pot quotes can help teach children about their evils
Whether you’re talking about Adolf Hitler, whether you’re talking about Chairman Mao… whether you’re talking about Pol Pot… it is time for us to get back and start reading some of those quotes
· Carl Samson
Supreme Court kills affirmative action in college admissions
The Supreme Court today struck down affirmative action programs at Harvard University and the University of North Carolina (UNC), ending a nearly decade-long legal battle that placed Asian Americans at the center of national discourse. The decision: The court ruled that the…
· Michelle De Pacina
Study: Most Asian Americans agree with affirmative action, but not for college admissions
Only one in five Asian adults believe race and ethnicity should be a factor in college admissions decisions, according to a new study from the Pew Research Center. Affirmative action: On Thursday, the think tank released new data on Asian Americans’ views regarding affirmative…
· Chandler Treon
Asian American student with 1590 SAT score blames affirmative action for rejections from 6 colleges
An Asian American student from Florida with a 1590 SAT score who was rejected from six elite universities has joined the Supreme Court case seeking to end race-based admissions. About the student: Jon Wang, an 18-year-old student with a 4.65 high school GPA and a perfect score…
· Michelle De Pacina
VinFast recalls first batch of EVs in US due to safety risk
Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) maker VinFast is recalling its first batch of vehicles in the U.S. due to a dashboard display error that poses a safety risk. The safety warning was issued by U.S. authorities after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found…
· Ryan General
Georgia football player apologizes for racial slur during NFL Draft
Collegiate football athlete Jamaal Jarrett has apologized for the racially insensitive remarks he made on his Instagram Live during the 2023 NFL Draft on April 27. Jarrett, a 17-year-old freshman lineman for the University of Georgia Bulldogs, made a derogatory comment during…