Brooklyn elementary school renamed after slain Asian American cop
A Brooklyn elementary school now bears the name of an NYPD detective killed in the line of duty, a decade after his murder. Key points: ...
NewJeans collaborates with Takashi Murakami for new music video
South Korean pop group NewJeans is collaborating with Japanese contemporary artist Takashi Murakami for the visuals to their upcoming music ...
Starbucks is releasing boba-like ‘Pearls’ and not everyone is happy about it
Starbucks is adding a twist to its summer menu with “Pearls” — apparently its own version of boba — but some have already made up their mind...
Korean English teen Kris Kim makes impressive PGA Tour debut
In an exceptional start to his PGA Tour career, Korean English teen amateur Kris Kim turned heads with a stellar first-round performance at ...
Behind the Asian Comedy Festival’s journey to elevating AANHPI voices and businesses
Before venturing into the world of comedy, filmmaker and comedian Kate Lee Moran grew up feeling isolated as a Korean adoptee. Moran, born ...
5-year-old boy becomes youngest Singaporean to reach Everest Base Camp
After an eight-day trek with his father, 5-year-old Abyan Imtiaz Irkiz made history as the youngest Singaporean ever to reach Everest Base C...
Indian teen becomes youngest challenger for world chess title
Dommaraju Gukesh, 17, recently became the youngest-ever challenger for the World Chess Championship title. Key points: ...
White House clarifies Biden’s ‘xenophobic’ remark on Japan, India
The White House has offered explanations after President Joe Biden’s controversial comments in which he labeled allies Japan and India as “x...
Asian American Literature Festival revived after Smithsonian cancellation
The Asian American Literature Festival (AALF) is set to make its return in September 2024 after its abrupt cancellation by the Smithsonian I...
Toronto Chinese restaurant sees boost after Kendrick Lamar ‘Euphoria’ mention
New Ho King, a Chinese restaurant in Toronto’s Chinatown, has experienced a surge of positive reviews after being mentioned in Kendric...
Men linked to over 300 burglaries targeting Asians in Washington state arrested
Two men were arrested in Tacoma, Washington, in connection with a two-year investigation into a series of burglaries targeting East Indian a...
Makeup brand Youthforia criticized over darkest foundation shade
Makeup brand Youthforia’s darkest foundation shade is being criticized by beauty influencers for resembling blackface. Key points: ...
Duke hosts Corky Lee exhibition during AANHPI Heritage Month
Duke University is hosting an exhibition of Corky Lee’s photographs that document over 50 years of Asian American life and social justice mo...
Cruise ship passenger allegedly climbs down rope to sneak into Japan
A foreign man in his 50s has been detained in Japan after allegedly climbing down a cruise ship to re-enter the country illegally. Key point...
Nielsen: Asian Americans embrace streaming, spend equal time on TV, mobile
Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) audiences are spending near-equal time watching content on traditional TVs and...
Ali Wong, Jo Koy comedy specials announced by Netflix
Netflix has announced new comedy specials featuring Ali Wong and Jo Koy, among other comedians ahead of its upcoming comedy festival. Key po...
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: ...
White House appoints its first-ever Asian American Curator
Donna Hayashi Smith, a member of the White House’s Office of the Curator for over two decades, has been appointed as the new curator. Key po...
Jessica Pegula maintains WTA top 10 ranking for 100 weeks straight
American tennis star Jessica Pegula is celebrating her 100th consecutive week in the top 10 of the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) rankings...
Petite pomeranian protects South Korean district as new dog patroller
A Pomeranian has become the latest face of a Seoul community safety program that sees pets and their owners patrolling their neighborhoods. ...
Watch: Elodie Yung shares Cambodian father’s story for AANHPI Heritage Month
“The Cleaning Lady” star Elodie Yung commemorated Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month by sharing he...
Indian American poet Meena Alexander honored with Google Doodle
Google Doodle honors Meena Alexander as Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month kicked off on Wednesday...
Watch: Sandra Oh reenacts her iconic ‘Princess Diaries’ scene for Anne Hathaway
Sandra Oh reenacted her iconic scene from “The Princess Diaries” on “The Kelly Clarkson Show” to introduce the 2001 comedy film’s lead actor...
New York authorities return 30 looted artifacts to Cambodia, Indonesia
New York authorities have facilitated the return of 30 looted artifacts to Cambodia and Indonesia. Key points: ...
Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaims May as AAPI Heritage Month in California
California Governor Gavin Newsom officially proclaimed May as Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month in the state. Key po...
Interview: Monsta X’s I.M announces first solo world tour
Rapper and vocalist I.M of the K-pop group Monsta X will be embarking on his first-ever solo headlining world tour following the release of ...
California doctor who drove family off cliff had psychotic break, therapist says
A psychologist has testified that Dharmesh Patel, the California radiologist accused of intentionally driving his family off a cliff, was ex...
‘Naruto’ studio president: Censorship of anime weakens its global popularity
The president of the anime studio behind “Naruto” and “Bleach” believes that self-censoring anime to appeal to overs...
Chinese man, 86, marries college sweetheart, 81, decades later
Two octogenarians, who were college sweethearts in their youth, recently tied the knot decades after they parted ways. Key points: ...
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...
‘The Boy and the Heron’ will be Studio Ghibli’s first film released in 4K
Oscar-winner “The Boy and the Heron” is set to become Studio Ghibli’s first movie to be released in 4K Ultra HD (UHD) as distributors unveil...
NorCal Pho chain owner ordered to pay $245K for denying cooks OT pay
A Northern California Vietnamese restaurant owner has been ordered to pay over $245,000 in back wages and damages for reportedly violating f...
Seventeen releases first compilation album, drops ‘Maestro’ MV
K-pop group Seventeen released their first compilation album, filled with their greatest hits, and a new music video for its single on the s...
Williams-Sonoma admits labeling China products ‘Made in USA’ in $3.2M case
Home products giant Williams-Sonoma has been fined a record $3.175 million for falsely advertising some of its products as “Made in USA” whe...
Japan Airlines flight canceled after pilot gets drunk in Dallas
A Japan Airlines flight from Dallas to Tokyo was canceled after the captain reportedly became intoxicated at a hotel bar and was warned by p...
‘What kind of American are you?’ Nelson Lee says ‘Civil War’ scene is jarring echo of his career
Actor Nelson Lee, star of the new A24 film “Civil War,” says a scene in the movie reminded him of the racism he’s faced th...
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