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Earliest evidence of cannabis smoking found in Asia
Ancient people in western China were the first to use cannabis for its psychoactive properties, according to research. Key points: ...
Nikki Haley lands new job after 2024 White House bid
After suspending her presidential campaign, Nikki Haley is joining the Hudson Institute, a conservative think tank in Washington, D.C., that...
Watch: ‘Velma’ faces new serial killer, love triangle in Season 2 trailer
Max has released the trailer for the second season of Mindy Kaling’s “Velma,” promising a richer blend of mystery and drama. Key points: ...
OpenAI arrives in Asia with inaugural Tokyo office
OpenAI has opened an office in Japan, marking a significant step in its global expansion efforts. Key points: ...
Watch: Los Angeles’ Giant Robot Store falls victim to art theft
A Los Angeles retail store dedicated to Asian pop culture products has exposed three individuals who allegedly stole an art piece from its g...
Ive goes glamorous in ‘Ive Switch’ teaser images
Ive members are taking stunning to the next level in new teaser photos for their upcoming EP “Ive Switch.” Key points: ...
A Chinese company selling glycine is all the rage on TikTok
Glycine, a seemingly mundane food additive, has taken TikTok by storm thanks to a chemical manufacturer in northern China. Key points: ...
Meet Fuzai, China’s first corgi cop
A 6-month-old corgi named Fuzai has made a groundbreaking debut as China’s first police dog of this breed. Key points: ...
Momofuku says it won’t enforce ‘chili crunch’ trademark
Momofuku will not be enforcing its trademark on “chili crunch” after a fiery backlash from the Asian American community. Key points: ...
First look: Henry Golding, Beatrice Grannò in ‘Daniela Forever’
The first stills from Spanish director Nacho Vigalondo’s “Daniela Forever” are out. Key points: ...
SF Mayor London Breed aims to open Chinese university satellite campus downtown
San Francisco Mayor London Breed is headed to China to present plans aimed at drawing investments into the city, including setting up a sate...
Portland pho restaurant owner gears up to sue city after forced closure
Pho Gabo owner Eddie Dong is reportedly planning to sue the City of Portland in Oregon for civil rights violations after the forced closure ...
Biracial Asians seen as more attractive, more likely to be successful: study
Biracial individuals, particularly those of Asian and Caucasian descent, are perceived more favorably across various positive attributes tha...
S. Korea’s opposition wins landslide midterm victory
South Korea’s opposition clinched a decisive victory in the country’s parliamentary elections, dealing a major blow to President Yoon Suk-ye...
Shi Pei Pu: The opera singer who faked being a woman to spy for China
A Chinese opera singer who masqueraded as a woman captivated and deceived a French diplomat in a complex tale of espionage and romance that ...
Playful dog turned rescue hero captures hearts after Taiwan earthquake
After the recent 7.4-magnitude earthquake that hit Taiwan, a dog once deemed unsuitable for drug detection has become a celebrated search an...
Meta’s AI finally imagines an Asian man and a white woman together
After drawing criticism over the past week, Meta’s AI image generation tool is finally able to spawn images of an Asian man and a white woma...
SF man charged with hate crime over anti-Asian attack
A man accused of attacking several Asian men in San Francisco in late March has been charged with a hate crime. Key points: ...
Uniqlo debuts in Texas, expands in California
Japanese apparel retailer Uniqlo is launching 11 more stores in the U.S. later this year, part of its larger plan to open at least 20 stores...
Momofuku responds to ‘chili crunch’ trademark controversy
Momofuku, the culinary empire of celebrity chef David Chang, has responded to the backlash surrounding its trademark application for “chili ...
Portland bus tour showing city’s anti-Asian, anti-Black past enters 16th year
A unique bus tour in Portland, Oregon, sheds light on the city’s dark past of housing discrimination against Asian and African Americans. Ke...
Sandra Oh joins cast of Aziz Ansari directorial debut ‘Good Fortune’
Sandra Oh has reportedly joined the cast of Lionsgate comedy film “Good Fortune,” directed and co-starred by Aziz Ansari. Key points: ...
Daughter of attacked Portland senior believes her dad has developed PTSD
Weeks after an unprovoked assault on her elderly father in Portland, Oregon, Jie Liang suspects he is struggling with trauma. Key points: ...
David Chang’s Momofuku seeks trademark for ‘chili crunch’
Momofuku, the culinary empire founded by David Chang, is reportedly seeking exclusive rights to “chili crunch,” a term widely used for an As...
Most East Asians believe childbearing is women’s choice, not obligation: survey
A new Pew Research Center survey shows that societal pressure on women to have children is waning in East Asia, reflecting broader shifts in...
Evan Low, Joe Simitian tie for second place in Bay Area House race
The primary election for California’s 16th Congressional District has ended in a tie between Assemblymember Evan Low and Santa Clara County ...
Watch: Ive drops teaser for second EP ‘Switch’
Ive has dropped a teaser for their second EP “Ive Switch,” setting a magical tone for their spring comeback. Key points: ...
Meta’s AI image generator can’t put an Asian man and a white woman together
Significant limitations in Meta’s AI-powered image generator have been exposed, particularly in its inability to produce images of an ...
Some US colleges to charge $90,000 per year starting this fall
U.S. college costs have hit a new high, with some private institutions now charging over $90,000 per year for the first time. Key points: ...
Study reveals why South Asians are more likely to get heart disease
A recent study has shed light on why South Asians face an increased risk for heart disease. Key points: ...
Manhattan Chinatown neighborhood struggles amid demolition for ‘jailscraper’
Residents in Manhattan’s Chinatown are bearing the disruptive impact of demolition work preceding the construction of what could be the worl...
Man pleads guilty to attacking Connecticut’s first Muslim state rep
The man accused of attacking Connecticut State Rep. Maryam Khan has pleaded guilty to his charges, according to reports. Key points: ...
Indian American reps seek DOJ update on anti-Hindu crimes
Five Indian American members of the U.S. House of Representatives have come together to seek updates from the Department of Justice on the s...
Daniel Wu reunites with Ke Huy Quan in ‘With Love’
Daniel Wu is joining forces with Ke Huy Quan in Universal Pictures’ “With Love.” Key points: ...
‘The Sympathizer’: Final trailer released for adaptation of Viet Thanh Nguyen novel
HBO has released the official trailer for “The Sympathizer,” its highly anticipated espionage thriller series based on Viet Thanh Nguyen’s P...
Asian Americans to gather in Portland after recent attack on senior
The Asian American community in Portland, Oregon, will gather this weekend to call for justice in the violent attack against an elderly Asia...
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