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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 Arkansas. 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:
Watch: China’s state TV debuts its first AI-generated cartoon series
China’s state TV recently debuted the country’s first animation series made with artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Key points:
Student flies from Calgary to Vancouver twice a week to save on rent
A University of British Columbia (UBC) student is making headlines for choosing to fly from Calgary to Vancouver twice a week to save money on rent. “Super commuter”: Final-year UBC economics student…
Erik Spoelstra’s ex-wife trolled online amid coach’s $120M contract extension
Following Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra’s record-breaking contract extension, his ex-wife, Nikki Sapp, faced online ridicule, prompting her to speak out on social media. Coach’s lucrative…
After Ohtani, Dodgers sign Japanese ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto to record-breaking $325M deal
The Los Angeles Dodgers have reportedly finalized a historic 12-year, $325 million deal with acclaimed Japanese pitcher and reigning Pacific League MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Pitch perfect: Yamamoto,…
SF Giants secure S. Korean baseball star Jung Hoo Lee with $113 million deal
With a remarkable .340 batting average, 65 home runs, 69 stolen bases, and a disciplined approach at the plate, Lee’s prowess earned him the KBO MVP in 2022 and Rookie of the Year in 2017
Director Destin Daniel Cretton exits ‘Avengers’ sequel for ‘Shang-Chi 2,’ ‘Wonder Man’
Cretton is focusing on existing Marvel commitments, including the sequel to the blockbuster “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” and the Disney+ series “Wonder Man”
Hollywood and Bollywood celebrate separate star-studded Diwali galas
“A major cultural event for the Hindu, Sikh, and Jain diaspora, Diwali holds profound significance for Indians worldwide”
G-Dragon’s preliminary drug test shows negative results
G-Dragon voluntarily visited the agency’s Narcotics Unit to address the allegations and subject himself to a preliminary drug test
World’s largest battery-swapping network in Taiwan expands to more countries
“We’re working for the future generation and hopefully by the time we get old and we’re ready to leave the Earth, we’re leaving it a better place,” CEO and co-founder Horace Luke was quoted as saying
Constance Wu says having second baby is like ‘going from one to 20’
Constance Wu recently revealed that having a second child is an “exponential” experience, months after welcoming her second child with partner Ryan Kattner. What happened: Wu, 41, shared her…
George Takei to release picture book on his time in Japanese American incarceration camps
“‘My Lost Freedom’ is my new children’s picture book about how my family persevered despite living in the Japanese American incarceration camps,” Takei writes
Sony researchers uncover bias against skin with yellow hues in AI algorithms
The study posits that standardized skin tone scales fail to capture the full spectrum of human skin diversity as they ignore the nuanced contribution of yellow and red hues to human skin color
Pokémon, Van Gogh Museum collab in the works
A collaboration between The Pokémon Company and the Amsterdam-based Van Gogh Museum is underway, according to a teaser video released on Tuesday. What it is: What the collaboration entails is still…
Turmeric may treat indigestion as effectively as established drugs, study suggests
The study is the first of its kind to shed light on the potential therapeutic benefits of this culinary spice
‘House of Lee’: New trailer released for Bruce Lee’s 1st official anime series
A teaser trailer for the first official anime series dedicated to Bruce Lee has been released. About the trailer: On Aug. 10, the official Bruce Lee YouTube channel, which was created by the martial…
Watch: Chinese man risks life to save young neighbor from fire
“The uncle was scared too but he asked me to hold his hands and not to be afraid”
Ryuichi Sakamoto, composer for ‘Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence’ and ‘The Last Emperor,’ dies at 71
Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto has died at the age of 71. On Tuesday, Sakamoto’s management team announced in a statement that the award-winning musician passed away after years of battling…
K-pop quartet Brave Girls say ‘Goodbye’ to agency with final song
K-pop quartet Brave Girls are departing from their long-time label Brave Entertainment following the expiration of their contracts. Brave Entertainment announced the girl group’s split and the…
Netflix announces ‘biggest-ever lineup’ of Korean titles for 2023
In a move sure to please the growing K-content fandom, Netflix has announced 34 upcoming titles for 2023. The streaming platform announced the upcoming year will see its “biggest-ever lineup” of…
Singapore health experts warn against ‘head-molding’ helmets, ‘mouth-correcting’ tapes promoted by ‘momfluencers’
Medical experts in Singapore are raising the alarm amid the growing popularity of “correction helmets” for children due to the endorsements of “momfluencers” on social media. Content creators…
Zhang Zhizhen becomes first male Chinese tennis player to reach ATP Top 100
Zhang Zhizhen, 26, became the first male Chinese tennis player to reach the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) Top 100 since the rankings were first released on Aug. 23, 1973. Zhang's…
China’s top livestreamer returns after 3-month disappearance following ‘tank cake’ controversy
China's top livestreaming sales influencer Li Jiaqi has returned to livestreaming after a three-month-long absence following his presentation of an ice cream tank on the eve of the Tiananmen Square…
Bretman Rock does ‘balut unboxing’ after delicacy is ranked worst egg dish in world
The online travel guide Taste Atlas ranked the Philippines’s tortang talong as one of the best-rated egg dishes in the world and the balut as the worst. Tortang talong, an eggplant omelet, received a…
Asian Americans are still rarely represented in video games — here are 10 of our favorite characters
Video games have become an integral part of many people’s lives. Impressive graphics and visuals, catharsis-inducing soundtracks and compelling storylines have slowly shifted the stigma surrounding…
Crematoriums in Hong Kong at capacity, coffin supply running out amid devastating COVID-19 wave
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam announced on Wednesday that the new wave of COVID-19 cases and deaths is overwhelming the region’s healthcare system. The local government’s first rapid test…
China accuses Taiwan for ‘taking advantage’ of Ukraine crisis by giving financial aid to its refugees
China criticized Taiwan on Wednesday for sending aid to Ukraine and imposing sanctions on Russia, saying the island was “taking advantage of others’ difficulties.” The allegation came after Taiwan…
Controversial Wilmington police sergeant being investigated for ‘China virus’ Facebook post
A Wilmington police sergeant is under investigation after posting an anti-Asian comment on Facebook. The police sergeant, Stephanie Castellani, posted to a Middletown neighborhood Facebook page…
Eileen Gu celebrates International Women’s Day with video of a speech she made when she was 12 years old
Eileen Gu, the 18-year-old Olympic freestyle skier, took to Instagram this International Women’s Day to share a speech she made at the age of 12 about women’s empowerment and representation in…
Kit Kat Japan gets the anime treatment in stylish promo directed by Naoko Yamada
Renowned animator Naoko Yamada directed an anime-inspired promotional video for Kit Kat in Japan. The 15-second animation is part of the brand’s “Kikkake wa Kit Kat de” (“Kit Kat Creates the Chance”)…
Ex-officers Tou Thao, J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane found guilty of violating George Floyd’s civil rights
Former Minneapolis police officers Tou Thao, J. Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane were all convicted of failing to provide George Floyd the medical care he needed during his suffering that resulted in…
Chinese crypto influencer makes over $5 million in 10 days selling her photos as NFTs
Chinese influencer Yuqing Irene Zhao successfully launched an NFT collection with the slogan: “SIMP: Simplicity, Integrity, Meaning, and Purpose.” The collection features images of the crypto…
Dior sparks local controversy over photo of Asian woman at Shanghai exhibition
Dior has drawn criticism in China over a photo in its exhibition that purportedly caters to Western aesthetics vilifying Asian women. Driving the news: The image, shot by Chinese photographer Chen…
Vietnamese American lecturer lived in a tent for two years while pursuing her PhD in the UK
A Vietnamese American academic battled the cold for two years when she ended up homeless while pursuing a doctorate and teaching classes in the U.K. How it happened: Aimée Lê, who obtained her Ph.D.…
