State Democrats are expressing outrage after State Sen. Phil Fortunato, a Republican, introduced a controversial proposal on April 3 to include Tesla owners in the state’s hate crime protections.
Seattle welcomes “Life of Pi” with immersive puppetry and powerful performances
A lot of entertainment is just for fun (it’s in the name, right?).
The illusion of inclusion: How Rescue: HI-Surf erases the people it claims to represent
Why should anyone care about another network drama with beach rescues and relationship soap operas?
South Asian health and rights in the Trump administration
Amid the shifting policies of the Trump administration, the Roundglass India Center at Seattle University hosted a webinar, exploring the evolving challenges facing the South Asian community in health and rights.
Shogo Ota’s poster to showcase Seattle’s spirit at FIFA World Cup 26
Shogo Ota, a Japanese artist based in the Pacific Northwest, has been selected as the winner of the Seattle FIFA World Cup 26 (FWC26) Host City Poster contest.
ChatGPT’s viral Studio Ghibli-style images highlight AI copyright concerns
Fans of Studio Ghibli, the famed Japanese animation studio behind “Spirited Away” and other beloved movies, were delighted this week when a new version of ChatGPT let them transform popular internet memes or personal photos into the distinct style of Ghibli founder Hayao Miyazaki.
“We’d like to thank the Academy”: Janet Yang Endowment boosts AAPI filmmaking
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has unveiled the Janet Yang Endowment, a new initiative aimed at celebrating and preserving Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) filmmaking.
Trump tariffs hit Asia hard
Southeast Asian countries are facing major economic challenges as new tariffs imposed by the Trump administration start to take effect.
US bans government personnel in China from romantic or sexual relations with Chinese citizens
The U.S. government has banned American government personnel in China, as well as family members and contractors with security clearances, from any romantic or sexual relationships with Chinese citizens, The Associated Press has learned.
The Layup Drill
Welcome to another edition of The Layup Drill. In this month’s edition, we write about MLB starting its season in Japan, the Aura taking over March Madness, and a figure skater returning to form.