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LA City Council approves $15M deal to help Chinatown tenants fight rent hikes
The Los Angeles City Council unanimously approved a nearly $15 million program to assist tenants of the Hillside Villa Apartments in Chinato...
San Francisco Zoo to receive pair of pandas from China
San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced that the San Francisco Zoo will be receiving a pair of pandas as part of China’s historic p...
White Castle celebrates ‘Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle’ 20th anniversary
White Castle is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the classic comedy film “Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle,” starring John Cho and K...
NYC sees surge in Asian American GOP candidates for 2024 elections
New York City is witnessing a surge in Asian American Republican candidates for the 2024 elections, particularly in Queens, Brooklyn and Man...
First all-Asian DJs label in US aims to empower Asian EDM artists
When Taiwanese American DJ Elephante first began his career 10 years ago, he felt isolated and had a profound sense of impostor syndrome due...
Wisconsin man pleads not guilty to child neglect amid search for 3-year-old boy
Jesse Vang entered a not guilty plea to a charge of chronic child neglect in relation to the disappearance of 3-year-old Elijah Vue in Wisco...
Lion dance street performances spark disagreement in SF Chinatown
The San Francisco Board of Appeals reached a temporary solution after a four-hour hearing regarding a conflict between lion dancers and dist...
Police arrest suspected leader of burglary ring targeting Asians in Philadelphia
Bensalem Police in Philadelphia have arrested a man suspected of being a burglary ring leader targeting Asian American business owners. Key...
SpaceX to build $14M rec center, sushi restaurant in South Texas
SpaceX is expanding its amenities in South Texas, with plans to build a sushi restaurant and a recreation center in Brownsville. Key points...
14-year-old boy suspected of setting fire to SF Chinatown robotaxi
San Francisco police have identified a 14-year-old boy suspected of setting fire to an autonomous vehicle during Lunar New Year celebrations...
Women can achieve equal health benefits from half the exercise men do: study
A recent study found that women can achieve equivalent health benefits with about half the amount of exercise men do. Key points: ...
Japan sees record-breaking surge in foreign visitors
Japan welcomed a record-breaking surge in foreign visitors in March, marking the first time foreigners surpassed the 3-million mark in a sin...
Kaylynne Truong becomes WNBA’s first Vietnamese player
Truong Thao Vy, also known as Kaylynne Truong, has made history by becoming the first-ever Vietnamese athlete to play in the Women’s N...
Meet the real-life nurse behind ‘Grey’s Anatomy’s’ longest-lasting supporting character
Nurse BokHee, the longest-lasting supporting character on “Grey’s Anatomy,” is played by Kathy C. An, a real-life medical professional...
Dave Bautista, Eric Nam join cast of animated ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ film
Actor Dave Bautista and singer Eric Nam are joining the voice cast of the upcoming animated “Avatar: The Last Airbender” movie. Key points: ...
Henry Golding says ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ sequel is ‘never happening’
Actor Henry Golding expressed skepticism regarding a potential sequel to the 2018 romance comedy film “Crazy Rich Asians.” Key points: ...
Chinese supermarket chain grants employees 10 days of ‘sad leave’
Chinese supermarket chain Fat Dong Lai introduced a unique employee benefit called “sad leave,” granting workers 10 days off ann...
Simu Liu assures fans that ‘Shang-Chi’ sequel is ‘still happening’
Simu Liu assured fans that the sequel to the 2021 blockbuster hit “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” is expected to release as part...
Chinese marathon runner’s victory under investigation as rivals seemingly let him win
Chinese runner He Jie’s victory in the Beijing Half Marathon is under scrutiny following allegations that African runners intentionall...
Pet dogs and cats outnumber newborns in Taiwan
Pet ownership has surpassed the number of newborns in Taiwan, with nearly 100,000 more pet dogs and cats registered than human infants. Key...
Man accused of stabbing 3 people at Vancouver Chinatown festival pleads not guilty
A man accused of stabbing three individuals of Asian descent at a Vancouver Chinatown festival last year has pleaded not guilty. Key points...
Watch: Daytime armed robbery strikes 40-year-old Oakland Chinatown jewelry store
Phuong Jewelry, one of Oakland Chinatown’s oldest jewelry stores, faced an armed daytime robbery described as one of the most brazen inciden...
Michelle Yeoh teases upcoming ‘Wicked’ in striking blue suit at CinemaCon
Michelle Yeoh made a striking appearance in a vibrant blue suit at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, giving a preview of her character from the upcomi...
South Korean singer Park Bo Ram dies at 30
South Korean singer-songwriter Park Bo Ram has died at the age of 30. Key points: ...
Sandra Oh reveals why she won’t be returning to ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ ‘anytime soon’
Sandra Oh, who portrayed Dr. Cristina Yang on ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy” for 10 seasons, has no plans to return to the s...
$20,000 stolen from Buddhist temple in Maryland
A safe containing about $20,000 in donations was stolen from a Buddhist temple in Maryland by three thieves, who are also suspected of being...
Vietnamese billionaire sentenced to death in $12.5 billion fraud case
Vietnamese property tycoon Truong My Lan, who was accused of embezzling around $12.4 billion, was sentenced to death for her involvement in ...
S. Korean man who assaulted short-haired woman for being ‘feminist’ gets 3 years in jail
A man in South Korea who was arrested for assaulting a woman because he suspected her of being a “feminist” due to her short hai...
Clip of ‘90 Day Fiance’ Korean star fat shaming his girlfriend sparks controversy
A clip from TLC reality show “90 Day Fiance” showing a Korean participant making insensitive comments about weight to his American fiancee d...
Yelp unveils list of 100 best ramen spots in California
Business review platform Yelp has unveiled a list of its top 100 ramen spots in California. Key points: ...
NYC ramen restaurant employs virtual cashiers Zooming in from the Philippines
A new restaurant chain in New York City has sparked discussion due to its cashiers working from home from the Philippines. Key points: ...
Fan speculation on Avantika playing a live-action Rapunzel sparks controversy
“Mean Girls” star Avantika Vandanapu, known mononymously as Avantika, has faced backlash amid rumors of her potentially playing ...
Why TikTok users are mastering the phonetics of a Mandarin-language song
A viral Chinese song challenge has taken TikTok by storm, with users worldwide mastering the phonetics of a Mandarin song and delivering dra...
Players eat endless sushi to save the world in new Switch game ‘Sushi Soul Universe’
Tokyo-based video game publisher and developer Kusoisite has announced the release of “Sushi Soul Universe” for Nintendo Switch. Key points:...
Filipino American brothers Jason and Nicholas Robertson set for NHL playoffs
Filipino American brothers Jason and Nicholas Robertson are both set to compete in this year’s National Hockey League (NHL) playoffs f...
Travel vlogger’s negative review of Singapore sparks online discussion
A viral, three-second negative review of Singapore as a tourist destination by a travel vlogger has sparked an online discussion about the c...
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