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· Carl Samson
Seattle approves $50,000 for Wing Luke Museum repairs after alleged hate crime
The city of Seattle has approved funding for the Wing Luke Museum after the damages it suffered from last year’s vandalism. Key points:
· Ryan General
Displaced residents of fire-damaged NYC Chinatown apartment building frustrated by delayed repairs
A fire that started in a building owned by Eighty Mulberry Realty Corp. on Mulberry Street in New York City’s Chinatown back in April left two people dead and 37 tenants displaced. The displaced residents are now expressing their frustration with the building’s delayed repairs.…
· Ryan General
Japan Fully Repairs Massive Sinkhole in Fukuoka in Just 48 Hours
It took the city of Fukuoka, Japan just 48 hours to repair the 30-meter sinkhole that opened up in its center on Tuesday last week. When the ground caved in, electricity was temporarily cut off in the area. While there were no cases of injuries reported, phone signals, gas and…
· Laura Dang
How a Vandalized Mosque Thanked a Little Boy Who Donated His Piggy Bank For Repairs
A small boy with a big heart donated the money from his piggy bank to a vandalized mosque and received an unexpected thank you in return. The 7-year-old Texas boy, Jack Swanson, was upset when his mother explained to him that the Islamic Center of Pflugerville had been…
· Ryan General
LA Chinatown seniors settle lawsuit after years of unsafe apartment conditions
Nearly 200 elderly residents of Cathay Manor, a subsidized 16-story apartment complex in Los Angeles’ Chinatown, have reached a formal settlement after years of battling unsafe living conditions. The lawsuit was filed in September 2021 in Los Angeles County Superior Court after…
· Ryan General
Oakland Chinatown leaders demand stronger protection after violent robberies
A series of violent smash and grab robberies in Oakland’s Chinatown last week, including a jewelry store heist and two bank ram raids, has left business owners shaken and demanding urgent safety measures. Mayor Barbara Lee and Police Chief Floyd Mitchell met with community…
· Ryan General
Trump credited by Cambodian official with brokering ceasefire with Thailand
Lim Menghour, director general of the Commission on Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in Cambodia’s National Assembly, credited former U.S. President Donald Trump with helping secure a ceasefire that took effect at midnight on July 28 after five days of deadly…
· Ryan General
Groundbreaking Chinese gene therapy restores hearing for inherited deafness
A new gene therapy has restored hearing in children and adults with hereditary deafness, according to results from a closely watched clinical trial in China. The treatment targets mutations in the OTOF gene, a common cause of profound congenital hearing loss. Researchers…
· Ryan General
Sen. Dave Min condemns calls for conditional California wildfire aid in 1st floor speech
In his first floor speech as a member of Congress, Representative Dave Min (D, CA-47) strongly criticized proposals to attach political conditions to federal disaster aid for Southern California, calling the move “un-American,” “despicable” and “pathetic.” His remarks on…
· Michelle De Pacina
Meet the Vietnamese American political newcomer fighting for Virginia’s Senate seat
The U.S. Senate race in Virginia features Republican challenger Hung Cao, a political newcomer and retired Navy Captain, facing incumbent Democrat Tim Kaine. During their only debate at Norfolk State University in early October, the candidates clashed over their visions for the…
· Michelle De Pacina
Pakistani American sculptor’s ‘satanic’ golden statue beheaded in Texas
A controversial statue by artist Shahzia Sikander at the University of Houston was beheaded amid Hurricane Beryl on the morning of July 15. The 18-foot golden statue, titled “Witness,” was originally commissioned to celebrate women and justice but faced criticism for its…
· 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
Edison Chen recalls infamous 2008 scandal during CLOT’s 20th anniversary event
Hong Kong actor Edison Chen took fans by surprise when he addressed a question about his 2008 scandal at an anniversary celebration of his clothing brand CLOT earlier this week. What he said: Chen, 43, was leading the 20th anniversary event of CLOT Tuesday when he was asked…
· Carl Samson
Japanese scientists develop self-healing plastic that becomes food in seawater
Researchers at the University of Tokyo have developed a new type of plastic with multiple innovative properties, including increased resistance to breaking and the ability to repair itself faster. What makes it special: The new invention, known as vitrimer incorporated with…
· Carl Samson
New 3D printing method for stem cells offers hope for repairing brain injuries
Researchers at the University of Oxford have developed a groundbreaking technique for 3D printing human stem cells to create an engineered tissue that mimics the structure of the cerebral cortex. How they did it: Using human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs) — which have…
· Bryan Ke
23-year-old video of Ke Huy Quan in his first Marvel movie job resurfaces after his ‘Loki’ debut
A video of Ke Huy Quan working on the set of the 2000 Marvel movie “X-Men” has resurfaced as the actor made his MCU debut in “Loki” Season 2. Past clip: The video was first uploaded by X user @mccrabb_will in January, showing Quan, 52, teaching Hugh Jackman and a stunt double a…
· Bryan Ke
Seattle’s Wing Luke Museum receives $100,000 for vandalism recovery
The City of Seattle and the Washington State Department of Commerce are providing $100,000 in financial assistance to the Wing Luke Museum for its recovery following an anti-Asian hate attack in early September. Recovery funding: The city government and the state’s Department of…
· Ryan General
Japanese man commits to frugal diet of rice and pickles to retire by age 50
To achieve his financial goals, he also had to let go of his relationships, including a potential marriage to his now ex-girlfriend
· Michelle De Pacina
Toronto police officer, auto repair shop owner killed in Canada shootings
Constable Andrew Hong, a 48-year-old member of Toronto police’s Traffic Services Unit, was ambushed and shot dead by Shawn Petry, 30, in Mississauga, Ontario, on Monday. Another individual at the scene was also shot. The victim, who suffered life-altering injuries, is being…
· Michelle De Pacina
Hyundai and Kia recall more than 280,000 vehicles over fears they could catch fire
South Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia have issued recalls for more than 280,000 vehicles over fire risks due to faulty wiring. Owners of model year 2020-2022 Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride vehicles were alerted to park their cars outdoors and away from buildings after…
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