KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Christian missionary from China who was visiting Kansas City with his wife and four children was shot to death after he crossed paths with an 18-year-old who was shooting at people while high on drugs, police say. The victim, Xindong Hao, had just arrived in the city late last […]
Starbucks, Alibaba announce China delivery venture
BEIJING (AP) — Starbucks and Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group announced a coffee delivery venture on Aug. 2, joining the growing competition in China’s booming delivery industry. Starbucks Coffee Co. and Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. said the venture starts next month in Beijing and Shanghai. It will expand to 30 cities by the end of […]
Malala calls for rebuilding of schools torched in Pakistan
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai has called for the rebuilding of 11 schools torched by suspected Islamic extremists in northern Pakistan. No one was wounded in the attacks on Aug. 3 as the buildings were closed at the time. Police have yet to arrest any suspects, but local police chief […]
Fox passes decisions on Apu character to ‘Simpsons’ team
BY LYNN ELBER and BETH HARRIS Associated Press Creators of “The Simpsons’’ have the freedom to handle the show’s depiction of Indian shop owner Apu in the right way for their show, a top Fox executive said. Apu, the Kwik-E-Mart clerk who has sold expired food and ripped off customers in the long-running animated Fox […]
Reported med school discrimination sparks protests in Japan
By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s government urged a medical university to promptly disclose the results of an investigation into its admissions process after reports alleged it had altered the test scores of female applicants for years to deny them entry and ensure fewer women became doctors. The manipulation started at Tokyo […]
Dream Riders embark on a Journey to Justice
By Sam Le Northwest Asian Weekly 37 days, 1,255 miles, and one important mission. “Dream Riders” gathered with community leaders and city officials at Seattle City Hall on Aug. 1 to launch their Journey to Justice. From Seattle to San Diego, Dream Riders will ride their bicycles through major cities, meeting with communities to educate […]
Crazy Rich Asians poised to make Hollywood history
By Jessica Kai Curry Northwest Asian Weekly The anticipation leading up to the release of Crazy Rich Asians, based on the popular novel by Kevin Kwan, has been intense. The movie will be the first in Hollywood history to feature an all-Asian cast, and therefore an all-Asian storyline. It has been lauded as the next […]
Fostering positive mental health in your community
By Joshua Holland NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY In a world full of seemingly increased shared prosperity and more opportunities, life for people today is better than ever. Increasingly however, in the wake of high profile suicides of beloved celebrities like Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain, who on the surface seemed to have it all, many have […]
The Layup Drill — Manny’s return, a tribute to fallen Thai Navy SEAL and Chloe Kim’s trifecta
By Jason Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly In this month’s Layup Drill, we look at Manny’s return, the dramatic rescue of a Thai youth soccer team, and Chloe Kim singing. Manny in Malaysia is magnificent Manny Pacquiao returned to the boxing ring after over a year’s absence and returned to the form that made him a […]
From Hiroshima to Hope
By Staff NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY SEATTLE — Approximately 1,500 people gathered on Green Lake’s northwest shore on Aug. 6 to honor the victims of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and all victims of war and violence. From Hiroshima to Hope — Seattle’s annual peace event — has been held every year since 1985. […]
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