• Asian hornets pose 'massive risk', beekeeper warns

    The 'exotic' species can damage bee colonies and the government is urging people to be vigilant.

  • US, Chinese defense chiefs to meet following Taiwan tension

    US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will meet his Chinese counterpart, the Pentagon announced Friday, after Beijing carried out war games around Taiwan in a sign to the US-backed democracy's new leader.The Pentagon said that Austin would meet Chinese Admiral Dong Jun when they attend the May 31-June 2 Shangri-La Dialogue, an annual gathering of defense officials around the world.

  • Shrine honors cats at a Japanese island where they outnumber humans

    On a small island off Japan’s northeastern coast, visitors make offerings at a shrine for unlikely local guardians: cats. The “Neko Jinja,” or Cat Shrine, mythologizes cats as guardian angels of Tashirojima, where cats outnumber humans. Legend says the island used to be famous for sericulture and farmers would keep cats because they would chase away rats, protecting the silkworm cocoons from the rodents.

  • American Indian College Fund Develops Transfer Data Guidebook for TCUs

    The American Indian College Fund (College Fund) has released a "Transfer Data Guidebook for Tribal Colleges and Universities," marking the conclusion of a three-year research endeavor funded by a $625,000 grant from the Educational Credit Management Corporation. The guidebook aims to facilitate supported educational pathways from certificate to baccalaureate degrees, facilitating smooth transfers among the Montana TCU institutions to ensure timely degree completion.

  • Millions vote in India's grueling election with Prime Minister Modi's party likely to win a 3rd term

    Millions of Indians are voting Saturday in the next-to-last round of a grueling national election with a combined opposition trying to rattle Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s campaign for a third-consecutive term for himself and his Hindu nationalist party. Many people lined polling stations before the start of voting at 7 a.m. to avoid the blazing sun later in the day at the peak of Indian summer. Lakshmi Bansal, a housewife, said while the weather was hot, people usually went out to shop and even attended festivals in such heat.

  • TVLine Items: Cristin Milioti Joins Hulu’s Hit-Monkey, Death by Lighting Adds Bradley Whitford and More

    Cristin Milioti is getting animated. The actress has joined the voice ensemble for Season 2 of Hulu’s adult animated series Hit-Monkey, according to Variety. Based on the Marvel character, the series follows the titular Monkey (Fred Tatasciore), a Japanese macaque who is mentored by the ghost of an American assassin named Bryce (Jason Sudeikis) and …

  • China ends war games, Taiwan details warplane, warship surge

    TAIPEI (Reuters) -China ended two days of war games around Taiwan in which it simulated attacks with bombers and practiced boarding ships, exercises that Taiwan condemned as "blatant provocation" on Saturday, detailing a surge of Chinese warplanes and warships. A commentary in the official People's Liberation Army Daily said they had lasted for two days from Thursday to Friday, as previously announced. China's defence ministry did not answer calls seeking comment on Saturday.

  • A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Asian Pac Holdings Berhad (KLSE:ASIAPAC)

    Key Insights Asian Pac Holdings Berhad's estimated fair value is RM0.093 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity...

  • California Assembly Passes Three Bills Aimed to Reduce Disproportionate Rates of Violence Against Native Americans

    Three measures to increase safety in California’s Indian Country and reduce the disparate numbers of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) are headed to the Senate as California works to reduce its fifth-highest in the nation unresolved MMIP case load. Assemblymember James C. Ramos (D-San Bernardino) authored the bills.

  • Sparks Magazine at UCF celebrates AAPI Heritage Month

    At the University of Central Florida, students can broaden their horizons and find their passion. One UCF graduate said a student organization sparked a new appreciation of her Asian heritage.

  • Permian Basin Honor Flight: Vietnam Veteran finds healing and comfort

    SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — For Don Pearson, being a part of this Permian Basin Honor Flight mission was life-changing, as it was for many others on board. Pearson served in the United States Navy from 1962 to 1966. He said his whole family was in the Navy, and that was all he […]

  • US Extends Investigation Into Chip-Gear Maker Applied Materials

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  • An Indian tale of love and sisterhood unfolds at Cannes

    The first Indian entry in the Cannes Film Festival competition section in 30 years gets rave reviews.

  • Is H Mart still opening in Sacramento nearly one year after it was announced?

    (FOX40.COM) — It has been nearly one year since H Mart announced it was opening a Sacramento location. The New Jersey-based Korean supermarket chain announced on June 2023 that it was planning to open a location on 6366 Mack Road in South Sacramento. An opening hasn’t been announced, but there are still plans to open […]

  • Donald Trump says Nikki Haley will be on his team 'in some form'

    Former President Donald Trump has hinted at bringing Nikki Haley onto his team, praising her as a "very capable person" despite their contentious primary battle. Haley, who has continued to attract significant support even after suspending her campaign, recently said she would vote for Trump in November. The Biden campaign is actively reaching out to Haley's supporters, recognizing their importance in the upcoming election.

  • Live-action 'One Piece' casting calls reveal 7 new characters joining Season 2

    Casting is underway for Season 2 of Netflix's live-action "One Piece" and recent calls have revealed seven new characters set to appear. All will be recurring guest stars in the new season, with the exception of Crocus, the doctor of Gol D. Roger's crew. The casting calls provide details about the characters' ages, ethnicities and roles in the "One Piece" storyline.

  • Shiba Inu who became the face of dogecoin dies at 18

    Kabosu, the beloved Shiba Inu who inspired the iconic "Doge" meme and the cryptocurrency Dogecoin, passed away peacefully at the age of 18 on Friday, according to her owner Atsuko Sato. Kabosu rose to fame in 2010 through a viral photo posted on Sato's blog. Kabosu's legacy includes significant charitable contributions and a lasting impact on internet culture, with a statue in her honor and widespread fan support.

  • 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 after she did not update viewers on the cost of the meal. TikTok user Jessi B (@tryingtobequiet) shared her visit to the restaurant in a viral video posted on Wednesday. It took hours before she updated viewers on her restaurant bill.

  • Takeru Kobayashi, 6-time Nathan’s hot dog champ, retires from competitive eating over health concerns

    Japanese competitive eater Takeru Kobayashi, the six-time Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest winner, said he is retiring.