A recent study published in Social Science Quarterly reveals a significant correlation between former President Donald Trump’s rhetoric during the COVID-19 pandemic and a rise in anti-Asian hate speech on Twitter, now renamed X. The research highlights how Trump’s use of terms like “Chinese virus” and “Kung flu” fueled a surge in hateful tweets, particularly in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Alberto Fujimori, the controversial former president of Peru, died of complications from cancer on Wednesday in Lima at the age of 86, his daughter Keiko confirmed on X.

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s latest concussion, suffered during Thursday’s game against the Buffalo Bills, has ignited a wave of concern about his long-term health and prompted calls for his retirement from football.

Happy, a 50-year-old Asian elephant at the Bronx Zoo, has been absent from public view since July, sparking concerns from animal rights activists and zoo visitors.

Japanese voice actor Emi Shinohara has died at the age of 61, her agency, 81 Produce, announced on its website on Tuesday.

Adult Swim’s Senior Vice President of Anime and Action Series Jason DeMarco believed that Junji Ito’s “Uzumaki” anime adaptation was cursed after the project faced multiple delays.

“Shang-Chi” star Simu Liu will become the first-ever guest investor, or “dragon,” on CBC’s “Dragons’ Den” this fall.

Netflix confirmed on Wednesday that Korean Australian actor Yerin Ha will star as Sophie Baek in the fourth season of “Bridgerton.”

Japan has climbed from sixth place last year to the second spot in the 2024 Best Countries index due to its sweeping reforms following the COVID-19 pandemic. The index, compiled by the U.S. News & World Report in collaboration with the Wharton School, evaluates countries across a range of categories including openness for business, power, adventure, social purpose and cultural influence.

Hawaii claimed the top spot in personal finance company WalletHub’s annual “Happiest States in America” rankings, followed by Maryland, New Jersey, Utah and Delaware in the top five. Meanwhile, California, with the largest Asian American population at an estimated 6.4 million as of July 2023, ranked 13th, while New York and Texas, with Asian populations estimated at 1.9 million and 1.8 million as of July 2023, placed 23rd and 38th, respectively.