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Crime
Suspect arrested after man killed near Orange County’s Asian Garden Mall
On the morning of Aug. 16, police and fire officials responded to a report of a man bleeding from the head near Asian Garden Mall on Bolsa A...
Michelle De Pacina
Korean American teen dies following alleged assault in LA’s K-town
Los Angeles police are investigating the death of 19-year-old Joon Hee Han, who succumbed to a head injury after allegedly being assaulted i...
Business
US regulators investigate VinFast EV solo car crash that killed California family of 4
U.S. auto safety investigators have launched an investigation into the solo car crash of a VinFast VF8 electric vehicle that killed a family...
Film & TV
Actor Charlyne Yi alleges abuse on set of Apple TV+ series ‘Time Bandits’
Actor and comedian Charlyne Yi alleges she experienced physical assault by a male scene partner during filming of the upcoming Apple TV+ ser...
China
Chinese half-marathon runner’s win revoked after investigation
Chinese runner He Jie’s first-place victory in the Beijing Half Marathon was revoked after an investigation revealed that three other runner...
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...
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...
Music
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: ...
Angela Chao was intoxicated at time of fatal car wreck: police report
Foremost Group CEO Angela Chao was found to be intoxicated during her fatal car accident in Austin, Texas, according to an incident report r...
Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter fired amid ‘massive theft’ allegations
The interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers’ star Shohei Ohtani was fired amid accusations of “massive theft” linked to gambling. Key points: ...
FBI raids 2 homes of NYC mayor’s director of Asian affairs Winnie Greco
FBI agents conducted searches at two residences belonging to Winnie Greco, a longtime associate of New York Mayor Eric Adams. About the rai...
North Korea responds to UN on runaway US soldier Travis King
After weeks of silence, North Korea has recognized official outreach regarding the status of Pvt. Travis King, the U.S. soldier believed to ...
Carl Samson
Utah’s largest Asian grocer ordered to pay $525,000 for violating labor laws
Utah’s largest Asian grocer was ordered to pay $525,000 in back wages, penalties and damages as a result of a U.S. Department of Labor...
Chandler Treon
Civil Rights
UN group calls on Cambodia to release Cambodian American activist arrested for criticizing PM
“Imbued with a moral compass that never waivers, Theary Seng is a hero of human rights, democratic reforms, and justice” ...
Ryan General
Chinese restaurant probed after challenging customers to eat 108 dumplings
A restaurant in southwestern China is under investigation after daring customers to eat over 100 spicy dumplings in exchange for a free meal...
Education
Probe: Virginia school district did not deliberately withhold award notices
An external investigation found that Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) did not deliberately delay notifying students of their National Me...
FBI docs: Kim Kardashian once took home $250K in trash bag after night of gambling with billionaire Jho Low
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian reportedly flew home carrying $250,000 in cash in a trash bag following a night of gambling with disgraced bi...
More Virginia high schools delayed giving merit awards in time for college admission deadlines: report
Before you read: US’ top high school hid over 1,200 students’ academic achievement in the name of ‘equity’ Virginia governor seeks probe int...
Bryan Ke
Government
Ex-Trump appointee Robert Hur tapped to investigate Biden classified documents
Robert Hur, the former U.S. Attorney appointed by then-President Donald Trump, has been tapped to look into the recent discovery of classifi...
Japan
Japanese pet cremators exposed for burning animals along with trash
Gorin Corp., a cremation services firm that provided subcontractors to Owari Hokubu Seien in the Japanese city of Inuyama, learned that the...
Environmental
Nonprofit’s investigation exposes rampant animal abuse in 8 elephant attractions in Thailand
Nonprofit organization Lady Freethinker (LFT) released a report exposing the abusive treatment that elephants have been subjected to in eig...
Police under investigation after soccer match stampede kills at least 125 in Indonesia
A stampede during a soccer match at Kanjuruhan Stadium in Indonesia on Saturday evening left at least 125 people dead and 320 people injure...
Feature
SF supervisor candidate removed from ballot after providing ‘insufficient’ proof of residency
The Department of Elections will not include Leanna Louie’s name on the ballot for the upcoming U.S. elections on Nov. 8 after an investiga...
Entertainment
Korean entertainment CEO allegedly forced female trainees to send him risqué photos every week
An investigation has been launched into Lee Sul, the CEO of South Korean entertainment agency LPA Entertainment, who allegedly forced femal...
Rebecca Moon
News
Explicit photos, videos of South Asian women traded in Reddit forum, report reveals
BBC Panorama’s investigative report uncovered a subreddit where thousands of users would allegedly trade and sell leaked explicit material ...
Alumni from China’s top universities demand more thorough investigation into chained woman in viral video
Last month, video footage of a woman chained inside a small shack drew immediate public outrage from Chinese netizens after it emerged on l...
Albuquerque police investigate string of robberies that targeted Asian-owned businesses after 2 women dead
The Albuquerque Police Department found a woman dead inside Canna Spa near Coors and Los Volcanes NW in Albuquerque, New Mexico, after resp...
Alabama Father Fatally ‘Beaten and Struck From Behind’ in Alleged Hate Crime
Editor’s Note: This post has been updated with additional comments from the deceased’s sister, Sandy Douangkeo. An Alabama man d...
Man Cries as Court Convicts Him of Kidnapping, Raping and Murdering 81-Year-Old Woman
A defendant reportedly cried out in denial as a California jury found him guilty of kidnapping, raping and murdering an 81-year-old woman in...
Former Michelle Obama Aide Reportedly Played Role in Getting Charges Against Jussie Smollett Dropped
Tina Tchen, former chief of staff to Michelle Obama, has come under scrutiny for her role in the dismissal of charges against “Empire” star ...
Asia
Chinese Scientists Suspended After Claims of Creating ‘World’s First Gene-Edited Babies’
The Chinese scientist who sparked near-universal criticism for his claim of creating the world’s first gene-edited babies has reportedly bee...
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