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Blackpink’s Lisa buys $4M, 100-year-old home in Beverly Hills: report
Blackpink’s Lisa has reportedly purchased a newly renovated, 100-year-old house in Beverly Hills. Key points: ...
AAPI more likely to believe in climate change: poll
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) are more likely than the general U.S. population to believe in climate change and its human ca...
Keanu Reeves returns to anti-hero role with ‘Sonic 3’ casting
Keanu Reeves is set to voice Shadow in “Sonic the Hedgehog 3,” continuing his string of anti-hero roles. Key points: ...
Taiwanese American queen Nymphia Wind eyes ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ crown in finale
Asian American drag queen Nymphia Wind has secured a spot in the finale of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Season 16. Key points: ...
Charles Barkley takes jab at lack of homegrown Filipino NBA draftees
Charles Barkley caused a stir among Filipino basketball fans after questioning on-air the lack of homegrown Filipino players in the NBA. Key...
Modern Japanese people descended from 3 ancient groups, study suggests
The modern Japanese people descended from three ancient groups instead of two, a new DNA study suggests. Key points: ...
Park Chan-woo to remake ‘Oldboy’ for TV
South Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook along with Lionsgate is set to adapt his cult classic film “Oldboy” for a television series. Key point...
NHLBI study seeks to address lack of accurate AANHPI health data
The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) is seeking to address the lack of information on the health of Asian American and Nativ...
USC cites safety risks in cancellation of pro-Palestinian student’s valedictory speech
The University of Southern California (USC) has canceled a student’s valedictory address, citing safety risks. Key points: ...
How Japan’s shrinking population has given rise to ‘cat islands’
In Japan, several islands have become havens for felines, with cat populations now exceeding human residents. About the “cat islands:&...
Apple CEO Tim Cook packs Hanoi visit with Vietnamese coffee and community engagement
During his two-day trip to Vietnam, Apple CEO Tim Cook immersed himself in Vietnamese coffee culture, entertainment and the local tech scene...
Vietnamese American multimedia artist Dinh Q. Lê dies at 56
Dinh Q. Lê, a Vietnamese American artist whose work critiqued the impact of the Vietnam War, has died at the age of 56. Key points: ...
Sammo Hung reflects on Donnie Yen, Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan
Martial arts film icon Sammo Hung recently shared insights on fellow industry giants in an interview with the South China Morning Post. Key ...
Chicago’s Chinatown opens its first ‘one-stop shop’ DMV
Chicago’s Chinatown neighborhood now has its own Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) facility. Key points: ...
Philippines’ Hidilyn Diaz to try her hand at cooking after missing Olympic cut
Filipino weightlifting icon Hidilyn Diaz is planning to learn baking after failing to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Key points: ...
‘I Want to be Neenja’ movie brings viral racist song to big screen
Despite past backlash for its racist content, the viral song “I Want to be Neenja” is being turned into a movie. Key points: ...
Nvidia employees get richer with stock boost named after CEO Jensen Huang
Chipmaker Nvidia is giving a significant stock boost to its employees to share its massive success. Key points: ...
Scientists with East Asian and African names often omitted from US media coverage: study
Scientists with perceived non-white-sounding names are often not credited in news stories covering their published work. Key points: ...
Japan gifts Washington 250 new sakura trees
Japan has pledged 250 cherry trees to the U.S. to replace those uprooted during the renovation of Washington’s Tidal Basin. Key Points: ...
Japanese astronauts to be first non-Americans to land on moon
Two Japanese astronauts are set to become the first non-Americans to land on the moon via a new collaboration with the National Aeronautics ...
Hawaii-born sumo legend Akebono Taro dies at 54
Hawaii-born sumo champion Akebono Taro, Japan’s first foreign grand champion, has died at age 54. Key points: ...
Hikaru Utada releases re-recording of ‘Kingdom Hearts’ song ‘Hikari’
J-pop star Hikaru Utada has surprised fans by re-recording the “Kingdom Hearts” opening song, “Hikari.” Key points: ...
NewJeans asks US court to reveal identity of YouTuber so they can sue them
K-pop group NewJeans wants Google to reveal the identity of a YouTuber allegedly spreading false information about them. Key points: ...
New SF exhibit showcases centuries of artistic evolution through Japanese woodblock prints
A new exhibit at the Legion of Honor Museum in San Francisco takes visitors on a trip through Japanese history through intricate woodblock p...
‘Quantum Leap’ reboot starring Raymond Lee canceled after 2 seasons
NBC has officially pulled the plug on its “Quantum Leap” reboot after just two seasons. Key points: ...
Community demands answers on stalled Korean American National Museum in LA
Korean American advocates are calling for accountability over the stalled construction of the proposed Korean American National Museum in L...
Indian-origin woman becomes US citizen at 99 yrs old
A 99-year-old Indian-origin woman living in Orlando has recently been granted American citizenship. Key points: ...
‘Tekken 8’ director baffled by American fans’ request for Waffle House stage
An online plea to create a Waffle House stage in ‘Tekken 8’ has caught the attention of series director Katsuhiro Harada. Key points: ...
German, Canadian nationals arrested for teaching Shaolin kung fu in Thailand
Two foreign nationals were arrested in Thailand for illegally teaching a Shaolin kung fu course at a local yoga center. Key points: ...
All Japanese people will be surnamed ‘Sato’ in 500 years unless marriage law changes: study
Unless Japan changes its current marriage law on last names, the entire population could all be surnamed “Sato” by the year 2531. Key points...
LA County survey: Asians grapple with highest rates of loneliness, suicidal thoughts
Asian Americans report the highest rates of loneliness and suicidal thoughts in Los Angeles County, a new survey finds. Key points: ...
Face of 6th-century Chinese Emperor Wu revealed by DNA analysis
Chinese researchers have used DNA analysis and 3D rendering to reveal the face of Emperor Wu, a 6th-century ruler. Key points: ...
South Korea unveils new speed trains aimed at boosting birthrates
South Korea is hoping its new high-speed trains can help reverse the nation’s record-low birthrate. Key points: ...
8 Chinese migrants en route to the US found dead on Mexico beach
Mexican authorities are probing the tragic death of eight Chinese migrants whose boat capsized en route to the U.S. Key points: ...
These dumplings are a hidden gem found only in this Japanese city
Despite its status as a source of local pride in the Japanese city of Akashi, a survey reveals that the beloved akashiyaki dumplings are a r...
‘Mr. Asian Sensation’ pageant returns to Harvard after 14-year hiatus
The Harvard-Radcliffe Chinese Students Association (HRCSA) recently revived the “Mr. Asian Sensation” pageant after a 14-year hi...
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