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Washington middle school student Rebecca Wu will have her artwork featured on Google's homepage for 24 hours as the winner of the national Doodle for Google competition.

Wu's artwork, titled “My Sweetest Memories,” celebrates her sisters. The Doodle showcases her sisters sitting beside her, holding a cup of hot chocolate, representing one of her cherished memories. In addition to the honor, Wu will receive a $30,000 college scholarship and a $50,000 technology package for her school or a chosen non-profit organization.

This year's theme was "I am grateful for..."  The competition's judges included actor Noah Schnapp, author Brian Selznick, National Teacher of the Year Kurt Russell, and Google's Doodle Team Lead Jessica Yu. 

• Reality TV star Anna Shay, known for her appearance on Netflix's "Bling Empire," has passed away at the age of 62 due to a stroke, according to a statement from her family. Shay, described as a loving mother, grandmother, and charismatic star, leaves behind her son and grandchildren. Fellow cast members from "Bling Empire" expressed their condolences on Instagram following the news of Shay's death.

• The Asian Lantern Festival is set to make its sixth annual return to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Running from July 7 to August 27, the festival offers a unique experience for guests, including select nights for a drive-thru option. With over 1,000 handcrafted lanterns, the event has become a favorite among Clevelanders, drawing in more than 150,000 visitors. Attendees can enjoy live acrobatic performances and indulge in culturally-inspired cuisine. 

• Several individuals were detained in Hong Kong during protests marking the 34th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre. A total of 23 people, including prominent activist Alexandra Wong, were taken into custody for alleged breaches of public peace. The arrests follow the imposition of the National Security Law by Beijing, which activists claim aims to suppress political dissent in Hong Kong. Meanwhile, Taiwan held a memorial event in Taipei, emphasizing the stark contrast between democratic Taiwan and authoritarian China. Commemorations also took place in Berlin, London, and New York, where the June 4th Memorial Museum recently opened, showcasing various artifacts related to the event.

• Paramount+ has revealed their acquisition of the young adult romance film “Love in Taipei,” based on the bestselling novel by Abigail Hing Wen, directed by Arvin Chen, and featuring a talented cast including Ashley Liao, Ross Butler, Nico Hiraga, and Chelsea Zhang. Shot on location in Taipei, “Love in Taipei” follows the story of Ever Wong, a young American who embarks on a transformative summer in Taiwan filled with unexpected romance and the pursuit of her passion for dancing.

• K-pop girl group IVE and Monsta X members Shownu and Hyungwon will headline the inaugural Krazy K-Pop Super Concert in New York. 
   
• A Chinese teenager emptied her family's savings of approximately $63,260 over four months to fuel her mobile gaming addiction. 
   
• Gen Z students in Japan are attending classes taught by professional instructors to learn how to smile again after getting used to wearing masks. 
   
• Check out the full list of winners for the 2023 James Beard Awards. 
   
• A Baritone singer made history on Saturday by becoming the first Korean man to win the top prize for voice at the prestigious Queen Elisabeth Competition.