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News
Videos of Teslas malfunctioning in below-freezing temperatures go viral
Before you read: Driver of Tesla blames company for deadly crash caught on video in China Multiple stories of Tesla vehicles experiencing ma...
Chandler Treon
Culture
Patrick Shyu sparks debate after calling out ‘Merry Christmas’ as ‘highly offensive’
Former Google and Meta tech lead Patrick Shyu, also known as TechLead, tweeted a controversial statement on Christmas day. “I find ‘Merry ...
Iris Jung
Polka dots, open windows and crisp bills — 5 quirky Filipino New Year traditions explained
New Year’s Eve remains one of the biggest festive celebrations in the Philippines. Nany Filipinos celebrate with traditions associated wit...
Michelle De Pacina
Filipinos, Fil-Ams proudly display parols as symbol of ‘light and hope’ in year marred by anti-Asian violence
Filipino and Filipino Americans show pride in their Asian roots through the public display of parols in a year marred by anti-Asian violence...
Entertainment
Disney’s New Christmas Ad Has Filipinos Everywhere Sobbing
A touching new advertisement from Disney features a Filipino family celebrating Christmas traditions across generations. Universal family lo...
Ryan General
Opinion
A Note For People Who Don’t Celebrate the Holidays Traditionally
Dear People Who Don’t Celebrate the Holidays in a Traditional Manner, I still remember when I told my college friends that I didn’t usually ...
Leanna Chan
Uncategorized
Classic Hong Kong Movie Character is Now the ‘Chinese Santa’ and We Are All For It
A character from a classic ‘90s Hong Kong movie has gone viral on Chinese social media for its resemblance to Santa Claus. Pictures of Oboi ...
Bryan Ke
How These 6 Asian Countries Celebrate Christmas
Christmas for many Asians is all about spending time with family and friends, and the celebration comes in a variety of ways. The Westernize...
Kimberly Nguyen
Feature
‘To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before’ Star Lana Condor Lands New Holiday Campaign With H&M
Lana Condor, star of “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” on Netflix, just released a holiday photo shoot with Swedish clot...
Halloween in the Philippines is Celebrated Very Differently And Can Last for 4 Days
Halloween is a day where people can dress up, attend parties, and go trick-or-treating for free candy, but in the Philippines, this annual c...
Asia
South Korean YouTuber Gives Homeless People Presents For ‘Family Month’
Jaykeeout, a South Korean YouTuber behind the channel JAYKEEOUT x VWVB who likes to spread good vibes, recently gave out gifts to homeless p...
How the Japanese Celebrate Oshogatsu, Their Version of New Year
As the calendar turns to 2018, the Japanese will be celebrating Oshogatsu, a unique tradition marking the beginning of a new year. Oshogatsu...
Carl Samson
Why Chinese Relatives Fat Shame You at Every Family Gathering
If you’re an American-born Chinese like me, you dreaded greeting your relatives at holiday parties. It’s not because you dislike them, but b...
Nepalese Hindus Celebrate Dogs for Their Version of Diwali Called Kukur Tihar
In Nepal, there is a holiday that celebrates dogs. Called “Kukur Tihar“, it falls on the same day as the Hindu holiday, Choti Di...
Heather Johnson Yu
Photo of Chinese Tourists Go Viral After 1.4 Billion People Go on Vacation At the Same Time
As 1.4 billion people went on holiday last week, local tourist attractions suddenly became packed with visitors from all over the country fo...
Why China’s Largest Cities Are Now Completely Deserted
Chinese New Year is finally here and millions of migrant workers leave the country’s largest cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Sh...
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