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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...
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...
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: ...
‘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...
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...
Laos-born immigrant battling cancer wins $1.3 billion lottery jackpot
An immigrant from Laos who has been battling cancer for nearly a decade won the historic Powerball jackpot this month. Key points: ...
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 ...
‘Godzilla’ destroys Tokyo government building in celebration of 70th anniversary
A 100-meter (328-foot) “Godzilla” was projected “destroying” a government building in Tokyo over the weekend, as the long-runnin...
Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman mourn death of ‘Deadpool and Wolverine’ art director
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman are mourning the sudden death of Raymond Chan, the art director for the upcoming film “Deadpool and Wol...
Shohei Ohtani hits his hardest swing ever during Dodgers win
Baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani made history once again over the weekend by recording the hardest swing of his career and the hardest hit i...
Top Vietnamese tech firm partners with Nvidia to open $200M AI factory
FPT, Vietnam’s top tech firm, has partnered with Nvidia to open a $200 million artificial intelligence (AI) factory, aiming to help realize ...
‘Atlas’ trailer: Jennifer Lopez, Simu Liu star in Netflix sci-fi thriller
Jennifer Lopez is forced to abandon her mistrust and ally herself with robots run by artificial intelligence (AI) in the trailer for Netflix...
Tiger Woods’ 15-year-old son takes swing at qualifying for US Open
Charlie Woods, the son of golf legend Tiger Woods, fell short in his attempt to qualify for the U.S. Open, one of the most prestigious golf ...
Durian stir fried with strawberries and MSG trends in China
A street food vendor in China has gone viral for stir frying durian, strawberries, vegetables and monosodium glutamate (MSG) in a rice bowl,...
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: ...
Bay Area city appoints its first Asian American police chief
The City of San Pablo, California, has appointed Brian Bubar, a 21-year veteran, as its first-ever Asian American police chief. Key points: ...
Player of the Year Zach Edey enters 2024 NBA Draft
Purdue’s standout center Zach Edey has officially declared for the 2024 NBA draft. 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: ...
Woman diagnosed with ‘love brain’ after calling boyfriend 100 times in a day
A Chinese doctor recently shared a case about a patient she diagnosed with “love brain,” who became heavily dependent on her boyfriend and e...
Dwight Howard vows to help Taiwan earthquake victims
Former NBA champion Dwight Howard sent a heartfelt message to his Taiwanese fans and those affected by the devastating earthquake, expressin...
Constance Wu-led dark comedy ‘East Bay’ gets release date
Constance Wu’s dark comedy film “East Bay” has been acquired and will be released in North America by Level 33 Entertainme...
Blue Jays pitcher shares $3,000 bottle of Japanese whisky after every win
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi has introduced a new tradition to the team’s clubhouse by sharing a bottle of expensive Jap...
‘The Sympathizer’ author Viet Thahn Nguyen slams critics
Viet Thanh Nguyen, the author of 2015 novel “The Sympathizer,” has responded to critics who targeted certain aspects of his work...
Roman Gabriel, NFL’s first Filipino American quarterback, dies at 83
Roman Gabriel, the groundbreaking former football star who made history as the first Filipino American quarterback in the NFL, has died at 8...
Shohei Ohtani breaks Hideki Matsui’s MLB home run record
Shohei Ohtani has broken Hideki Matsui’s record for most home runs by a Japanese-born player in MLB history, just days after reaching ...
Shambhala: Tibetan Buddhism’s mythical hidden kingdom
The hidden kingdom of Shambhala has captivated the imaginations of ancient and modern people alike for its centuries-old story shrouded in m...
‘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: ...
Ex-manga piracy website ordered to pay largest compensation amount in Japan’s history
A Japanese court has ordered the former operator of the now-defunct popular piracy manga website Mangamura to pay around 1.7 billion yen ($1...
‘Look Back,’ coming-of-age drama from ‘Chainsaw Man’ creator, gets trailer
The first full trailer for “Look Back” has been released, offering a teaser into the coming-of-age drama from Tatsuki Fujimoto, the creator ...
Watch: Henry Golding reacts to Kelly Clarkson’s unintentional dirty ‘meat’ joke
Kelly Clarkson was left flustered after unintentionally dropping a dirty “meat” joke during her interview with Henry Golding on ...
Hawaii’s ‘Stairway to Heaven’ being permanently removed over trespassing tourists
Honolulu has begun its permanent removal of iconic landmark Haiku Stairs, known as the Stairway to Heaven, due to safety concerns and illega...
George Takei releases children’s book about his childhood in WWII camp
Actor and advocate George Takei has released a children’s book detailing his experience as a child in a World War II incarceration camp in A...
Studio Ghibli to be first group recipient of Cannes’ Honorary Palme d’Or
Japanese animation firm Studio Ghibli has become the first group to ever receive the Cannes Film Festival’s prestigious Honorary Palme...
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Broadway musical being developed by Jon M. Chu
A stage musical adaption of “Crazy Rich Asians” is in development from director Jon M. Chu, who will make his Broadway directorial deb...
How a Chinese painter turns himself ‘invisible’ to help save the planet
A Chinese painter, skilled in seamlessly blending into his surroundings using body paint, is harnessing his social media fame to promote env...
Suspect charged for slashing man with katana in NYC claims self-defense
One of the two brothers charged for injuring a drunk man with a katana in New York City’s Chinatown in 2020 insisted that the other group st...
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