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Crime
Tiktoker’s allegation that Lyft driver stole her belongings sparks social media hunt
A woman’s recent experience with a Lyft driver has gone viral on TikTok, prompting users to help track down him down after he allegedly drov...
Michelle De Pacina
Business
Simu Liu may have found a boba company to invest in
Simu Liu expressed interest in Twrl milk tea, a US-based, Asian American-founded boba brand, after a viral TikTok video caught his attention...
Ryan General
UK pho restaurant that tried to trademark ‘Pho’ hit with renewed criticism
Pho, a white-owned pho restaurant chain with multiple outlets in the U.K., is receiving renewed criticism after TikToker @iamyenlikethemoney...
Editorial Staff
Home
Filipino woman with cancer-stricken husband goes viral for helping ‘hungry stranger’
A Filipino woman, whose husband is battling cancer in a hospital, recently went viral for her kindness by giving money to a “hungry stranger...
Bryan Ke
Over a dozen US states sue TikTok for harming children by ‘addiction’
Attorneys General from 13 U.S. states — including New York and California — and the District of Columbia filed separate lawsuits against Tik...
Carl Samson
Meet the Vietnamese monk captivating Gen Z with his insights on love and life
Vietnamese monk Giac Minh Luat has become a TikTok sensation, amassing over 3.1 million followers by sharing relatable insights on life and ...
Food
Ramen hacks trend boosts British company’s ramen sales
U.K. online grocer Ocado has reportedly seen a surge in ramen sales on its website. Experts are attributing this rise to a TikTok trend that...
Viral video compares photos from 4 different iPhone Pro generations
Viewers are left confused about the differences of the camera quality of four iPhone Pro generations after a Japanese tech content creator p...
Entertainment
Beabadoobee calls out Americans’ lack of concert etiquette
Filipino British singer-songwriter Beabadoobee recently addressed concert etiquette during an Instagram live on Sept. 21, highlighting disre...
Video: American tells Filipinos in the Philippines ‘No one wants you here’
An American man was filmed hurling offensive slurs at a group of locals in the Philippines. The video was first uploaded by TikTok user @cyb...
Democrats promote Kamala Harris with Lisa’s feminist anthem
The Democratic Party’s TikTok account is making waves after using Blackpink’s Lisa’s latest single, “New Woman,” to promote Kamala Harris’ p...
Singaporean father-daughter duo’s ‘Aladdin’ dance wins the internet
A Singaporean father-daughter duo’s performance of “A Whole New World” from “Aladdin” has gone viral on TikTok. Jay Sng, 43, told Mothership...
TikToker discovers her Temu croissant lamp is an actual croissant
A TikToker, suspecting that their croissant-shaped lamp purchased from online retailer Temu — known for its low-priced Chinese-made goods — ...
Asian woman films herself confronting group in NYC after alleged ‘COVID’ remark
An Asian TikTok user named Isis Hong confronted a group in New York City after she claims someone said “COVID” when she coughed ...
Viral video shows Thai mom sending love to daughter via CCTV
A heartwarming video of a Thai mother giving her daughter virtual hugs and kisses through a CCTV camera on Aug. 27 has gone viral on TikTok,...
This Filipino chef is behind TikTok’s viral Dubai chocolate
The pastry chef behind one of TikTok’s latest trends featuring content creators enjoying a chunky, crunchy and delicious-looking piece of ch...
Alameda County firefighter put on paid leave over racist tirade
A freeway collision near Stockton, California, escalated when an off-duty Alameda County firefighter went on a racist tirade, which was reco...
TikToker’s ‘egg flights’ trend
“Egg flight,” a meal comprised of hard-boiled eggs cut in half and topped with various garnishes such as bacon, chicken, or seas...
Suni Lee joins viral TikTok meme, pokes fun at herself
TikTok users are creating a new Olympic meme by sharing videos of their athletic mishaps, set to an instrumental remix of “The Star-Sp...
Global spending on Korean products may double to $143 billion
In a recent report, TikTok and analytics company Kantar project that global spending on South Korean products may double to $143 billion by ...
Why this TikToker says getting robbed is the ‘new LA’
TikTok creator Brianna Via was shocked to learn from a real estate agent that break-ins in Los Angeles are now “the new normal” while browsi...
TikTok users worry over bill for woman’s Tokyo sushi restaurant visit
A TikTok user who visited a highly rated sushi restaurant in Tokyo that does not display prices on its menu caused concerns among viewers af...
Education
Watch: TikToker teaches how to count in Vietnamese with epic rap
A TikTok channel has gone viral for teaching viewers how to count from one to 100 in Vietnamese using a catchy rap tune. Key points: ...
Culture
TikToker’s claim that ethnically Chinese Singaporeans dislike being called Chinese sparks debate
A TikTok video of a Chinese man lamenting over ethnically Chinese Singaporeans rejecting their Chinese roots has reignited a debate about na...
TikTok sues US over potential nationwide ban
TikTok is suing the U.S. government in a last-ditch effort to block a new law that could result in its complete ban in the country. Key poin...
Animals
Watch: Falcon snatches TikToker’s sandwich at Japanese beach
A TikTok user was left in shock after a falcon swooped in to snatch his lunch while he was relaxing at a beach in central Japan. Key points:...
Malaysia
Man fulfills ill boy’s dream of Lamborghini ride after mom’s plea goes viral
Last month, a Malaysian man won the hearts of many Facebook users by fulfilling the dream of a boy with cancer to ride in a Lamborghini. Key...
Feature
Social media searches for ‘Sesame Street’ puppeteer’s stolen heirloom
Social media users are rallying behind Kathleen Kim, a performer and puppeteer for Ji-Young, the first Asian American Muppet on “Sesam...
TikTok highlights 17 creators for AANHPI Heritage Month
TikTok has released its 2024 AANHPI Visionary Voices list to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Key points: ...
Videos
SoCal Asians admitting ‘superiority complex’ sparks debate on TikTok
A clip of a discussion about whether Asian Americans from Southern California exhibit a superiority complex has sparked a debate among TikTo...
Asia
TikToker dragged for filming himself swimming at museum in Tokyo
A TikTok user is facing backlash more than two months after posting a video of himself swimming at TeamLab, a museum in Tokyo known for its ...
Watch: TikTok CEO vows to fight US ban
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew is fighting back against a new law that could force the sale of TikTok or see the app banned in the U.S. Key points:...
Student’s heartbreaking reaction to dream school rejection goes viral
A high school senior has gone viral for her and her family’s emotional reaction to her rejection by her dream college. Key points: ...
‘Asoka makeup’: The TikTok Trend inspired by a 2001 Bollywood soundtrack
A new TikTok craze has beauty enthusiasts and content creators transforming into stunning Indian brides with Bollywood flair. Key points: ...
‘Is there an Asian American accent?’: Viral video sparks discussion
A TikTok user has sparked an online conversation about the “Asian American accent.” Key points: ...
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...
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