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· Ryan General
Rep. Derek Tran condemns Trump’s Iran strikes as violation of congressional authority
U.S. Rep. Derek Tran (D-CA, 45) on Monday in Washington, D.C., condemned President Donald Trump’s recent unilateral military strikes on Iran, calling them a violation of Congress’ constitutional authority. Tran said the administration did not notify or seek authorization from…
· Ryan General
AI research boom draws scrutiny after single author claims 113 papers in one year
Academics say artificial intelligence research is being diluted by a surge of rapidly produced papers that receive only cursory peer review. The criticism has intensified after Kevin Zhu, a recent Berkeley graduate, claimed authorship on 113 AI papers in a single year.…
· Ryan General
Alice Wong, pioneering disability rights advocate and author, dies at 51
Alice Wong, the trailblazing disability rights activist and author who amplified underrepresented voices in American society, died Nov. 14 in San Francisco at age 51. Known for founding the Disability Visibility Project and serving on the National Council on Disability, Wong…
· Carl Samson
Author Baek Se-hee dies at 35, saves 5 lives through organ donation
Baek Se-hee, the South Korean author whose bestselling memoir candidly explored living with depression, died at age 35, the Korean Organ Donation Agency announced last week. About Baek and her work: Born in 1990, Baek studied creative writing before working five years as a…
· Carl Samson
Asian authors face growing censorship as book bans surge in US schools
More than 6,800 books were banned from American public schools during the 2024-25 school year, including numerous works by Asian authors in what free speech advocates call an organized campaign to limit access to diverse voices. Scope of bans: PEN America’s “Banned in the USA”…
· Ryan General
Maria Ressa warns Trump’s US mirrors Philippines’ path to authoritarianism
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa said the erosion of democratic safeguards in the U.S. resembles the collapse of institutions in the Philippines under Rodrigo Duterte. Speaking with Jon Stewart for “The Daily Show” on Sept. 19 in the wake of Disney taking “Jimmy Kimmel…
· Carl Samson
Dalai Lama says he will reincarnate, defying China’s authority
The 14th Dalai Lama has declared that the centuries-old Tibetan Buddhist institution will continue after his death, ending years of speculation while setting up a renewed clash with Beijing over succession authority. What he said: In a recorded message delivered to Buddhist…
· Carl Samson
Stop AAPI Hate calls $2 million grant termination by DOJ an ‘authoritarian overreach’
The Department of Justice has terminated a $2 million grant to Stop AAPI Hate alongside funding for 33 other community organizations as part of a sweeping cutback of federal justice programs under the Trump administration. “Lifeline” lost: In a statement on May 9, Stop AAPI…
· Carl Samson
Seattle author Tessa Hulls wins Pulitzer for debut graphic memoir
Seattle-based Chinese American author Tessa Hulls has won the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for memoir or autobiography for her graphic memoir “Feeding Ghosts.” About Hulls and her book: “Feeding Ghosts,” which reportedly took Hulls nearly a decade to complete, chronicles three…
· Editorial Staff
South Korean authorities find harmful substances in Shein, Temu products
Thirty-seven out of 49 items from two categories sold on Chinese e-commerce platforms AliExpress, Shein and Temu contained dangerous chemicals and failed to meet safety standards, the Korea Consumer Agency announced on Thursday. Details of the findings: The agency’s…
· Carl Samson
‘White Fragility’ author accused of plagiarizing Asian American professors
Robin DiAngelo, the best-selling author of 2018’s “White Fragility” and a prominent figure in anti-racism education, is now facing allegations of plagiarism in her 2004 doctoral dissertation from the University of Washington. The complaint, which was recently filed with the…
· Bryan Ke
‘Rich Dad Poor Dad’ author claims ‘California is going broke’
Robert Kiyosaki, the financial guru who predicted the 2008 Lehman Brothers collapse, has warned that California faces a grim future, as he believes the state is on the brink of a fiscal crisis. In his X post, Kiyosaki emphasized that California is a bellwether state, stating,…
· Ryan General
Korean American author Ilyon Woo wins Pulitzer Prize for biography
Korean American author Ilyon Woo won the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for biography for her book “Master Slave Husband Wife: An Epic Journey from Slavery to Freedom.” Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
New York authorities return 30 looted artifacts to Cambodia, Indonesia
New York authorities have facilitated the return of 30 looted artifacts to Cambodia and Indonesia. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
‘The Sympathizer’ author Viet Thahn Nguyen slams critics
Viet Thanh Nguyen, the author of 2015 novel “The Sympathizer,” has responded to critics who targeted certain aspects of his work, including realism and race, as well as personal attacks. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Austin authorities say investigation into Angela Chao’s ‘unfortunate accident’ is unchanged
Authorities in Austin, Texas, have stated that they still consider the death of U.S.-based shipping company Foremost Group CEO Angela Chao to be an “unfortunate accident,” despite a major news outlet reporting that the Blanco County Sheriff’s Office has initiated a “criminal…
· Michelle De Pacina
Author gets kicked off WestJet flight due to excessive bathroom use
Author Joanna Chiu expressed frustration online after being removed from a WestJet flight from Mexico to Vancouver due to excessive bathroom use before takeoff. What happened: Chiu, who claimed to have an upset stomach, was forced to leave the airplane without “the promise of a…
· Ryan General
Hybe cracks down on unauthorized use of BTS name and images
Powerhouse talent agency Hybe has intensified efforts to protect the intellectual property of K-pop supergroup BTS from unauthorized use. Warnings issued: Hybe, the South Korean parent company of Big Hit Music representing BTS, has issued a stern warning that the illicit use of…
· Michelle De Pacina
American father pleads with Korean authorities for return of kidnapped son
Dr. Jay Sung, a father from King County, Washington, is demanding the South Korean government do more to return his allegedly abducted son. The alleged abduction: Sung, 43, filed a missing person report in Redmond after his ex-wife, Min Jung Cho, allegedly abducted their…
· Ryan General
Xiran Jay Zhao exposes white author’s review-bombing of POC writers
This revelation prompted American publisher Del Rey Books, as well as literary agent Rebecca Podos, to swiftly drop Corrain