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NYPD looking for woman seen in video pepper-spraying four Asian women in broad daylight

The New York City Police Department is searching for a woman who pepper-sprayed four Asian women in the Meatpacking District on Saturday. ...

Shinee members and fans flood social media platforms to wish late singer Jonghyun a happy birthday

Shinee members and fans flooded social media platforms to wish late singer Jonghyun a happy birthday and to celebrate his accomplishments. ...

Hundreds gather in NYC Chinatown to protest the development of a new 24-hour homeless shelter

Hundreds gathered in New York City’s Chinatown last Thursday to protest the development of a new 24-hour homeless shelter. Four shelters hav...

Protesters rally against 40-story ‘mega jail’ set to be built next to senior living center in NYC Chinatown

Between 500 to 2,000 people came together on Sunday to protest the 40-story “mega jail” that is scheduled to be built in the heart of New Y...

NYPD looking for man who hit Asian subway rider with hammer after they bumped into each other

A 29-year-old Asian man was struck in the head with a hammer allegedly after bumping into his unnamed attacker at a Chelsea subway platform...

Apink’s ‘Dilemma’: Legendary K-pop girl group’s comeback song sounds like a Cantonese swear

K-pop girl group Apink’s long-awaited comeback song “Dilemma” has amused Cantonese speakers because of the song name and lyrics’ phonetic s...

A year after NYC brutal hate assault, daughter searches for Good Samaritan who saved her elderly mother’s life

Almost one year after a brutal assault in broad daylight, an elderly Filipina American and her daughter speak out about how it feels to be a...

Former Subtle Asian Traits memer, now Twitch cook, goes viral for explaining the internet to Gordon Ramsay

When Twitch streamer Tricia Wang introduced herself as a contestant on the competitive reality cooking show “Next Level Chef,” Michelin-sta...

After hitting ‘rock bottom,’ a 26 y/o is supporting his family and improving parent-child relationships through a card game

After years of misplaced anger and miscommunication, Joseph Lam rebuilt his relationship with his parents by genuinely talking with them. ...

What to expect from ‘Single’s Inferno’ as it heads into its fiery finale

The final “Single's Inferno” episodes of the season will be released this Saturday on Netflix. Although the reality show is branded a...

‘John Wick’ fight choreographer breaks down iconic Hong Kong-style influences in ‘Matrix Resurrections’

If there’s one thing other than the mind-bending philosophies that catapulted the “Matrix” trilogy into cult classic status, it’s the fight ...

‘What is control? What is real?’: ‘The Matrix Resurrections’ cast hint at life in a simulation

It’s been over 20 years since “The Matrix” first took over our screens, immediately earning its spot as one of the most iconic films in cine...

Nintendo’s Masayuki Uemura, creator of the NES and SNES, dies at 78

Masayuki Uemura, the lead architect behind the creation of the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) and the accompanying Super Nintendo Enter...

Thai oil worker blows up warehouse because she was sick of her boss, causes $1.2 million in damages

An aggrieved worker in Thailand allegedly set fire to an oil warehouse where she worked because of her anger at her boss, causing it to expl...

‘I thought I was going to die’: Man attacked by romp of 20 otters in Singapore park

A British man feared for his life when he was attacked by a romp of otters in the Singapore Botanic Gardens on Nov. 30. Otter chaos: Graham ...

BTS’ Jimin breaks Soundcloud record for most-streamed song ever, surpasses XXXTentacion hit

BTS member Jimin’s single has become Soundcloud’s most-streamed song ever. Stacks on stacks: The megahit K-pop celebrity, who is no stranger...

‘You will have a better life if you wear impressive clothes’: Ambush founder talks fashion with Bella Poarch

A fashion designer and Tiktok sensation team up to talk about the best way to spend 24 hours in Tokyo, superpowers, “Animal Crossing,” cloth...

NYPD reveals that hate crimes against Asians surged 361% in 2021

The NYPD divulged that hate crimes in the city have surged 100% in the last year, with an especially high 361% increase against the Asian co...

71-year-old man shot and killed outside elementary school in Chicago’s Chinatown

An elderly 71-year-old man was killed from gunfire in Chicago’s Chinatown on Tuesday. The incident: The shooting occurred in broad daylight ...

During the Chinese Exclusion Act, an ingenious backwoods chef from China helped make Yosemite National Park a reality

Chinese immigrants’ contributions run deep and far in U.S. history, and both Yosemite and the National Park Service (NPS) may not have exist...

Ground-level witness videos of Mount Semeru eruption show devastation of Indonesian villages

Dozens have either gone missing, become injured or died after Mount Semeru’s volcanic eruption over the weekend devastated the Indonesian is...

Japanese YouTuber reveals he bought the $10,000 Gucci Xbox in unboxing video

One of Japan’s most subscribed-to YouTubers bought a limited-edition $10,000 Gucci Xbox, which he revealed in an unboxing video he posted on...

Shannon Lee, Simu Liu, JLin and Bao Nguyen share how Bruce Lee transcended cinema to become a global cultural icon

There may never be a day where Bruce Lee is forgotten for his major contributions to martial arts and film, which have solidified his status...

Director Destin Daniel Cretton will return for ‘Shang-Chi’ sequel

“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” will be coming back with Destin Daniel Cretton set to direct and write its sequel. “Shang-Chi” 2...

Chinese American woman alleges she faced ‘abuse,’ ‘Cadet COVID’ nickname at New Mexico police academy

A Chinese American woman who was in training to become an Albuquerque police cadet in New Mexico alleges in a lawsuit that she was racially ...

‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the 10 Wings’: Spiced-out Simu Liu remembers mother’s teachings in ‘Hot Ones’

“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” star Simu Liu played mind games with host Sean Evans as his mouth scorched through 10 wings and ...

The world owes a debt to Kiyoshi Kuromiya for his trailblazing HIV/AIDS activism

As a self-proclaimed “Forrest Gump of activism,” Kiyoshi Kuromiya was present for many of the U.S. social justice movements in the ‘60s thro...

‘Shang-Chi’ star Simu Liu explains why ‘first Asian’ titles matter, talks feeling like an ‘imposter’

“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” star Simu Liu talks about his favorite skit from his gig hosting “Saturday Night Live” (“SNL”) a...

Parag Agrawal replaces Twitter founder as its CEO, joins growing club of India-born tech leaders

Twitter appointed Mumbai-born Parag Agrawal as its CEO on Tuesday, following founder Jack Dorsey’s announcement that he would step down from...

‘Shang-Chi’ exclusive BTS clip teases bonus features in home video release

“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” fans can now watch the movie and bonus content in the comfort of their homes with the latest rel...

11 ingredients, 22 health benefits: Los Angeles celebrated its first-ever Kimchi Day

California celebrated its first-ever Kimchi Day on Monday with a festival. Great gut health: Led by Assemblymember Steven Choi, the Golden S...

‘X-Men: The Animated Series’ Jubilee voice actor says character should be played by an AAPI in reboot

The original voice actress for the ‘90s “X-Men: The Animated Series” will not be returning to reprise her role as X-Men member J...

Where is this train going: US ‘Train to Busan’ remake may make its way to New York

The Hollywood remake of the critically acclaimed 2016 South Korean zombie film “Train to Busan” will reportedly be named “Last Train to New ...

Former Princess Mako finally marries, becomes a commoner despite years of relentless public hounding

Mako Komuro, formerly known as Princess Mako, and her long-term partner Kei Komuro who was the subject of controversies and the Japanese pub...

‘It’s like ‘Game of Thrones’’: Otter clans wage war over space in Singapore

Smooth-coated otters may be few in the wild but they’re thriving in the Singaporean metropolis. Clash of the clans: Beyond a lack of natural...

Upcoming DC Comics live-action ‘Batgirl’ movie to cast trans Asian American woman

HBO Max’s upcoming “Batgirl” movie is currently looking to cast a trans Asian American woman for a supporting role. Awaiting: On Oct. 14, Ka...