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Mother who lost her home to Maui wildfires finds hope in a single photo found by a stranger
A mother who lost her Lahaina home and all of her belongings to the Maui wildfires found hope in a single photograph of her late great-grandmother that was found by a stranger miles away on Lāna’i…
Teen son of Pakistani billionaire ‘terrified’ of Titanic sub trip but went for Father’s Day, aunt says
Suleman Dawood, the 19-year-old son of one of Pakistan’s richest men, only went on the deep-sea journey to the Titanic wreckage to please his dad over Father’s Day weekend, according to his aunt.…
Death toll for India’s worst train crash in decades rises to at least 275
Hundreds of people were reportedly killed after three trains crashed into each other in India last week, making the incident one of the worst crashes the country has seen in decades. What happened:…
Half Moon Bay mass shootings suspect admits to killings, claims he was bullied for years
The man accused of carrying out back-to-back mass shootings on two mushroom farms in Half Moon Bay, California, has confessed to the murders, saying he endured years of bullying at both workplaces.…
Monterey Park shooting suspect had no connection to victims, sheriff says
Huu Can Tran, the deceased suspect in Saturday’s mass shooting in Monterey Park, California, had no known connection to his victims, Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna told reporters Wednesday.…
Half Moon Bay shootings suspect charged with 7 murders
The man accused of two mass shootings in Half Moon Bay, California, on Monday has been charged with seven counts of murder and one count of attempted murder. Chunli Zhao, 66, did not enter a plea in…
Fil-Am victim of Monterey Park shooting remembered as ‘loving father,’ ‘life of any party’
Filipino American Valentino Alvero was among those killed during Saturday’s mass shooting at the Star Ballroom Dance Studio in Monterey Park, California. Alvero, 68, was a U.S. citizen of Filipino…
Rifle, hundreds of ammo rounds found in Monterey Park shooter’s home; jealousy raised as possible motive
A .308 caliber rifle and hundreds of rounds of loose ammunition have been discovered in the home of Huu Can Tran, the lone suspect in Saturday’s mass shooting in Monterey Park, California. Tran, 72,…
Man who wrestled gun away from Monterey Park shooting suspect recalls violent struggle
Before you read: Monterey Park mass shooting suspect dies of self-inflicted gunshot wound Ex-wife of Monterey Park mass shooting suspect speaks out, says he was ‘quick to anger’ Simu Liu, Daniel Dae…
Mom Accuses Philippines Resort of Discrimination Against Her Special Needs Child
A resort in Cebu, Philippines has issued an apology following a backlash where one of its customers accused the establishment of discriminating against her special needs child. What happened: A…
USPS Honors Asian American Vets and Scientist in New Stamps
The U.S. Postal Service is issuing three new stamps depicting Asian American achievements and culture in 2021. Announced with 16 other designs, the stamps will feature Japanese American veterans,…
83% of English-Speaking Asian Americans Willing to Get COVID-19 Vaccine
The vast majority of Asian Americans have expressed willingness to get vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine as soon as it becomes available. Lining up for the vaccine: A survey conducted by the Pew…
Filipina Nurse Makes History After Giving World’s First COVID-19 Vaccine in the UK
A Filipina British nurse took part in the historic first COVID-19 vaccination in the world, administering the Pfizer-BioNTech’s vaccine to a patient in the U.K. on Tuesday. “I’m very proud to be…
Tesla Reveals 25% of Their US Management is Asian American
Tesla released their 2020 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Impact Report for U.S. operations last week showing that Asian Americans make up more than 20% of their workforce and management, far more…
Uncle Roger Reacts to the Saddest Fried Rice Video Yet
Uncle Roger, the fried rice connoisseur/critic created by U.K.-based Malaysian comedian Nigel Ng, recently recorded a reaction to a video he described as “the worst fried rice video.”
South Korean Prince and Princess Buy $12.6 Million Mansion in Thousand Oaks
South Korea’s Crown Prince Andrew Lee and Princess Nana Lee have bought a $12.6 million French-inspired mansion in Thousand Oaks, California. The acquisition of the estate in the Hidden Valley…
Dentist’s Incredible Act of Kindness for Teen Buying Car Comes From His Own ‘Humble Upbringing’
Hua Kuan knows what it’s like to work hard to reach a goal, deciding to pay it forward by giving a teen $1,000 back from a car purchase. The 35-year-old dentist had listed his car for sale online…
International Student in Singapore Sparks Outrage With Racist Instagram Posts
An Instagram user, believed to be a student at the ESSEC Business School in Singapore, has sparked outrage for posting an image of herself making the racist slant-eye gesture. Facing backlash: User…
MC Jin Responds to His ‘Racist’ Scene That Got ‘Monster Hunter’ Canceled in China
Hollywood film “Monster Hunter” has been pulled from cinemas in China after a massive backlash over a pun local audiences have deemed to be racist. The fantasy action, scheduled for a U.S. release on…
Arizona State Gives Chinese-Born Football Player a Jersey With His Chinese Name
A Chinese-born college football player is now playing for Arizona State University in the Football Bowl Subdivision, the most competitive subdivision of the NCAA Division. Chinese Pride: He Peizhang,…
Indian American Gitanjali Rao, 15, is TIME’s First-Ever ‘Kid of the Year’
TIME has honored a 15-year-old Indian American girl as its first-ever “Kid of the Year” for her creative use of technology to tackle issues such as contaminated drinking water, cyberbullying and…
China Daily Correspondent Calls Republican Senator a ‘Lifetime B*tch’ for Tweet Against China
A reporter from the state-run China Daily has gone viral for calling a Republican senator a “b*tch” for her comment against China. Viral tweet: Tennessee Republican Senator Marsha Blackburn got into…
Voter ID Needed Because ‘All Chinese Look Alike’, Election Fraud Witness Claims
A Republican witness called on by Donald Trump’s lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, went viral on Twitter after she said “all Chinese look alike” during a hearing on election fraud in Michigan this week. At the…
UPDATE: Second Store Owner Dies After Armed Robbery, Reward to Find Suspect Now $10K
The co-owner of a convenience store in Mount Dora, Florida has succumbed to gunshot wounds following an armed robbery on Monday, police said. Khiem Ba Trinh (Ken), 56, and Minh Nguyen (Tina), 47,…
Over 300,000 Indians March on Capital to Protest Controversial Laws
More than 300,000 farmers in India are taking to the streets to protest a set of three laws passed in September that would deregulate the country’s agriculture sector. Contentious laws: These reforms…
SF Skate Club Co-Founder Thuy Nguyen Passes Away at 41
Thuy Anne-Marie Nguyen, the beloved co-founder of SF Skate Club on Divisadero in San Francisco, has passed away at the age of 41. Final goodbye: Nguyen passed away in the early morning of Nov. 27,…
Owner of America’s Oldest Family-Run Chinese Restaurant Passes Away at 86
Ding Kuen Tam, owner of the iconic chop suey restaurant Pekin Noodle Parlor in Butte, Montana, passed away at age 86 on Monday.
Naomi Osaka is Now a Sci-Fi Manga Heroine
Tennis superstar Naomi Osaka is set to star in a new manga series in Japan called “Unrivaled-Naomi Tenkaichi.” Badass comic heroine: Set in outer space, the upcoming shojo manga series will be…
Korean American Football Player Younghoe Koo to Become NFL’s Lead Scorer at 26
Korean American professional football player and Atlanta Falcons kicker, Younghoe Koo, is on track to become the NFL’s lead scorer. Leading kicker: Koo, one of four Korean Americans playing in the…
Nike Ad Featuring Bullied Biracial Japanese Girl Has People Split On It Being Offensive
A new ad from Nike Japan has ignited controversy for shedding light on the bullying and racism faced by minorities in the country. The two-minute commercial, titled “Keep Moving: Yourself, the…
‘Finally!’: Michelle Yeoh is All of Us Getting Hyped for ‘Shang-Chi’
“Star Trek: Discovery” star, Michelle Yeoh, applauds Marvel for “finally” making an Asian-led superhero movie in “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.” The 58-year-old Malaysian actress…
Sperm Donor Under Investigation in Australia After Fathering 23 Babies in ONE YEAR
A man nicknamed “Australia’s most prolific sperm donor” is now under investigation after fathering 23 babies in one year. Alan Phan, 40, who lives in Brisbane, originally planned to donate only nine…
‘Pillar of Community’ Killed, Store Co-Owner in Critical Condition After Armed Robbery in Florida
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to include a GoFundMe set up to help with funeral and medical costs for Minh Nguyen and Khiem Trinh. An apparent armed robbery in Mount Dora, Florida left…
Vietnamese Man Born Without Arms Overcomes All to Get Accepted to University
Ho Huu Hanh may not have been born with arms, but he is proving to be more than capable of excelling in school and creating a bright future. The 20-year-old student from Vietnam was recently accepted…
‘Kimchi War’: Koreans Blast China After They Win ‘Pao Cai’ Certification
A cultural war over fermented cabbages between China and South Korea has gone extra spicy after Beijing won global certification for “pao cai,” the Chinese version of kimchi. The certification,…
Tony Hsieh Was Trapped in Storage Unit During Fatal Fire, Died of Smoke Inhalation, Police Say
Former Zappos CEO Anthony Hsieh was trapped inside a storage unit during a fire in a Connecticut home and later died as a result of complications due to accidental smoke inhalation, police revealed…
