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Viral lawnmower snow video in Canada sparks backlash targeting South Asians
A short video filmed in Brampton, Ontario, showing a man trying to clear snow with a lawnmower has drawn millions of views and unexpectedly fueled a heated online backlash. What began as a widely…
9-year-old Chinese American pianist goes viral with Tiny Desk performance
Alexander Zhou, a 9-year-old Chinese American fourth grader at New York City’s Special Music School at Kaufman Music Center, went viral after performing Moritz Moszkowski’s Etincelles, Op. 36, No. 6…
Mamiko Tanaka fist-bumps husband Shohei Ohtani after NL MVP win
Spouses Mamiko Tanaka and Shohei Ohtani had a wholesome celebration after the Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter was named the National League’s most valuable player (MVP) this season. Tanaka,…
Chinese man cycles for 100 days to win back his estranged wife
A Chinese man cycled nearly 4,400 kilometers (2,734 miles) over 100 days to meet his estranged wife for reconciliation. The man, identified by his surname Zhou, began his journey on July 28 from…
Watch: Tiny robot ‘kidnaps’ a dozen larger robots in Shanghai
A tiny robot has gone viral on social media after allegedly “kidnapping” 12 larger robots from a robotics showroom in Shanghai. Surveillance footage from August shows the pint-sized, AI-powered Erbai…
Crypto entrepreneur buys $6 million duct-taped banana — and plans to either eat it or send it to space
Justin Sun, founder of the Tron blockchain and cryptocurrency, purchased Maurizio Cattelan’s controversial artwork “Comedian” for $6.2 million at a Sotheby’s auction on Wednesday. The artwork,…
Watch: Vietnamese couple shares love story spanning 11 years
A Vietnamese couple has charmed millions on TikTok with their unique way of documenting their 11-year love story. Khanh Trang Dang and Oscar Quach, now living in Winnipeg, Manitoba, have taken an…
Watch: Chinese man invents bed that climbs stairs, steep hills
A man from China has taken the couch potato life to the next level by inventing a remote-controlled bed equipped with caterpillar tracks. In a now-viral video, the man is seen relaxing comfortably on…
Watch: Yuki Kawamura scores his first NBA points against Bronny James
Memphis Grizzlies rookie Yuki Kawamura, the NBA’s shortest player at 5-foot-8, scored his first NBA points against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday after drawing a foul on Bronny James and sinking…
Chinese cyclist bikes across US to prove ‘goodness of human nature’
Yifei Xu, a 33-year-old man from Shanghai, has completed a four-month cycling journey across the United States, relying entirely on the generosity of strangers for food and shelter. Xu, who began his…
Viral video: Rapper China Mac knocks down man assaulting women in Vietnam
A viral video shows rapper and activist China Mac, whose real name is Raymond Yu, punching and knocking down a man assaulting three women in Vietnam on Nov. 1. Mac, who recently moved to the…
GOP House candidate goes viral for fiery clapback at Democratic rival
Lily Tang Williams, a Republican candidate vying to fill the open seat in New Hampshire’s 2nd District in the U.S. House of Representatives, has gone viral for her straightforward rebuttals against…
Chinese cop poses as couple’s dead son for 11 years to bring them comfort
A police officer from Shanghai acted as the deceased son of a couple from Shanxi province for 11 years, bringing comfort to a mother who is physically ill and cognitively impaired. The couple lost…
Chinese student comparing ‘American Dream’ and ‘China Dream’ sparks debate
A resurfaced video of a Chinese student comparing the “American Dream” and “China Dream” has ignited a debate among social media users. The video, reshared by Instagram user @shangguan_jiewen in…
Culinary debate: Is Jollibee or Mesa a truer representation of Filipino culture?
A TikTok user, who goes by @Bittersweetblood, sparked a debate on social media after expressing their frustration with the frequent recommendation of Jollibee as the embodiment of Filipino culture,…
Fans suspect Ohtani ‘knows more English’ as Dodgers celebrate World Series berth
As the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate their World Series berth, fans have become convinced that designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is more fluent in English than he appears to be. The Dodgers earned…
Simu Liu may have found a boba company to invest in
Simu Liu expressed interest in Twrl milk tea, a US-based, Asian American-founded boba brand, after a viral TikTok video caught his attention. The video by co-founder Olivia Chen, a Taiwanese American…
Watch: Man shares crazy ‘cyberpunk’ commute to work in Chongqing, China
In his viral video “Why is commuting to work in Chongqing so hard?”, TikTok user Jackson amazed viewers as he documented his daily commute to work in Chongqing, China. His unusual commute highlights…
Watch: Japanese police pull off kawaii dance moves in anti-scam video
A video of police officers in Japan’s Hiroshima Prefecture dancing to an anti-scam children’s song has gone viral on X, garnering 10.7 million views since its release on Oct. 7. Created by members of…
UK pho restaurant that tried to trademark ‘Pho’ hit with renewed criticism
Pho, a white-owned pho restaurant chain with multiple outlets in the U.K., is receiving renewed criticism after TikToker @iamyenlikethemoney recently revisited its trademarking of the word “Pho.” In…
Watch: Malaysian gas station surprised by truck carrying 2 elephants
In a truly random encounter, a truck transporting two large elephants pulled up at a gas station in Malaysia, causing quite the surprise. A 20-second video of the strange moment made its way to…
Chinese mom goes viral on Douyin for pouring water on son to teach him a lesson
A mother from China’s Zhejiang province has gone viral on social media for filming herself dousing her son with water as a disciplinary measure. Sharing the video on Sept. 14, Douyin user Lan Xichen…
Filipino woman with cancer-stricken husband goes viral for helping ‘hungry stranger’
A Filipino woman, whose husband is battling cancer in a hospital, recently went viral for her kindness by giving money to a “hungry stranger” in a social experiment. Jimmy Darts, an American social…
Viral video claims Costco salmon is safe to eat raw — but is it really?
A TikTok video featuring a user eating raw Costco salmon like sashimi raised concerns among netizens about the safety of consuming non-sushi-grade fish. In the video, user Sara (@madeinkorea____)…
Watch: Cars covered in poop after pipe explosion in Chinese city
A sewage pipe exploded in the middle of a busy street in Nanning, Guangxi region, in China last month, covering cars in waste material. The incident occurred at the intersection of Xiuxiang Avenue…
AI-generated ‘Princess Mononoke’ live-action trailer sparks backlash
An AI-generated trailer for a live-action version of the acclaimed 1997 Studio Ghibli anime “Princess Mononoke” has sparked backlash after going viral on social media. Created by AI entrepreneur PJ…
Meet the Vietnamese monk captivating Gen Z with his insights on love and life
Vietnamese monk Giac Minh Luat has become a TikTok sensation, amassing over 3.1 million followers by sharing relatable insights on life and relationships using Gen Z slang. His short, engaging videos…
Popular mukbang YouTuber reveals monthly earnings
South Korean content creator Jwa Hee-jae, known online as Heebab, recently shared her impressive earnings from creating mukbang videos, a popular genre where hosts eat large amounts of food on…
Jennie fans accuse Margaret Qualley of racism for touching idol’s hair
U.S. actress Margaret Qualley is facing accusations of racism after an interaction with Blackpink’s Jennie at the Chanel show during Paris Fashion Week on Oct. 1. In a now-viral video, Qualley is…
Viral video compares photos from 4 different iPhone Pro generations
Viewers are left confused about the differences of the camera quality of four iPhone Pro generations after a Japanese tech content creator put them to the test. TikToker @yuta.tj23 shot videos in two…
Unconscious man’s hero turns out to be a doctor and J-pop idol
A Japanese doctor, later revealed to be a budding idol, went viral after being filmed assisting an unconscious man lying on the ground. Maika Kitamura, a member of the J-pop girl group NEO à la mode,…
Video: Turkish man flies to Indonesia to meet and marry long-distance girlfriend of 2 years
A Turkish man proved that love knows no bounds after traveling thousands of miles to meet his girlfriend in Indonesia. Mehmed Ozcan, who goes by Ahmed, flew from Turkey and traveled by boat to Wolio…
Viral video of man kicking Japan’s ‘divine messenger’ deer prompts local crackdown
A viral video of what appears to be a male tourist kicking a deer in Nara, Japan, has sparked public outrage, prompting local authorities to implement measures promoting respect for the sacred…
Singaporean father-daughter duo’s ‘Aladdin’ dance wins the internet
A Singaporean father-daughter duo’s performance of “A Whole New World” from “Aladdin” has gone viral on TikTok. Jay Sng, 43, told Mothership that he unexpectedly became his 7-year-old daughter…
BTS’ Army opposes return of Ador CEO after NewJeans’ demand
Some members of BTS’ Army — the group’s fanbase — are publicly opposing the return of Min Hee-jin as CEO of Ador, the Hybe subsidiary label behind NewJeans. So far, they have expressed disapproval in…
TikToker discovers her Temu croissant lamp is an actual croissant
A TikToker, suspecting that their croissant-shaped lamp purchased from online retailer Temu — known for its low-priced Chinese-made goods — might be made with a real pastry, ended up taking a bite of…
