Imagining the Hawaiian town’s future after the Maui wildfires
The Hawai’i Tourism Authority says the future could be greener and more charitable.Ilihia Gionson, the public affairs officer for the...
Kumon tutoring TikToks are bringing up hilariously painful memories for Asian millennials and Gen Zers
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‘May December’ film about Mary Kay Letourneau ignites discussion of race and class
In 1997, elementary school teacher Mary Kay Letourneau ignited a tabloid frenzy when she pleaded guilty and was convicted of...
Artist and activist from Minn. kidnapped and killed in Colombia remembered as beloved leader
As Colombian authorities continue to investigate the alleged kidnapping and murder of a Hmong American comedian and activist, tributes pour...
New York’s Metropolitan Museum will return stolen ancient sculptures to Cambodia and Thailand
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art said Friday that it will return more than a dozen ancient...
National Film Registry’s LGBTQ collection is growing
Another groundbreaking LGBTQ film has been added to the Library of Congress’ National Film Registry, which has archived more than...
Shohei Ohtani’s $700M Dodgers contract is huge — but its actual value is much lower
At first glance, Shohei Ohtani’s $700 million, 10-year deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers is nothing short of a Ruthian...
Boston mayor defends hosting ‘Electeds of Color Holiday Party’ after email controversy
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu defended a Wednesday holiday party for elected officials of color after an invitation was accidentally sent...
Life jackets not provided before woman went missing in Guatemala, two retreat attendees say
Two people have come forward in the case surrounding the disappearance of Nancy Ng, a woman who went missing in...
Utah police investigate anti-Chinese vandalism at Salt Lake City nail salon
A burglary at an Asian-owned nail salon in Salt Lake City last week in which doors were smashed and a...
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