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A Vietnamese couple has charmed millions on TikTok with their unique way of documenting their 11-year love story. Khanh Trang Dang and Oscar Quach, now living in Winnipeg, Manitoba, have taken an annual photo together holding the previous year’s picture since they celebrated their first anniversary as a couple. On Nov. 5, Dang shared a slideshow of these photos on TikTok, offering an adorable visual journey of their relationship’s evolution, including the birth of their child, Minzy. The post, simply captioned “11 years,” has since amassed over 8.5 million views and 2 million likes.

Popular sushi chain FOB Sushi Bar has temporarily closed its Seattle and Bellevue locations after a viral review by influencer Keith Lee sparked concerns about food safety. Three days later, co-owner Vincent Chen told King 5 that Lee’s review was “the best thing that’s ever happened to me,” as it had increased his sales by 50%. “Rumors like this can harm small businesses, so we’re addressing it head-on,” the restaurant said in an Instagram post on Sunday, reiterating their adherence to FDA food safety standards.

Crime On Wednesday, Indian billionaire Gautam Adani and senior associates were charged in the U.S. with orchestrating a $250 million bribery scheme to secure lucrative solar energy contracts in India.

On the Nov. 15 episode of “The Joe Rogan Experience,” host Joe Rogan and guest Jeff Dye discussed the perceived strong work ethic of Asian people and its impact on the lawsuit against Harvard University for alleged discrimination against Asian American applicants. Rogan and Dye acknowledged the role of cultural emphasis on hard work and discipline, with Rogan observing, "It's this kind of crazy work ethic that some Asian households instill in their children."

Civil Rights Nov. 25 marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, commemorating the 1960 assassination of the

Health A viral TikTok video uploaded in July highlights the stark decline in speech clarity of former UFC fighter Nam Phan.

South Korea has confirmed intelligence suggesting casualties among North Korean troops deployed to support Russia in its war against Ukraine. Ukrainian media, citing Global Defense Corp., reported that about 500 North Korean soldiers were killed in a Storm Shadow missile strike targeting Russian positions in the Kursk region. North Korea is believed to have sent over 10,000 troops to Russia, with many stationed in Kursk for training and support roles.

Employees at Shikoku Bank in Japan have signed a pledge vowing to "commit suicide" if they are found guilty of financial wrongdoing. The pledge, which dates back to 1878 when the bank was founded as the 37th National Bank, requires employees to "make restitution using their own money or belongings, and then kill themselves" if they steal funds. Blood pact: Signed in blood by 23 employees, including the bank's founding president, the company pledge reflects the strong emphasis on professional pride and honor in Japanese culture.

"A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas" hit theaters in 2011 as the third installment in the beloved stoner comedy franchise. While it didn't quite reach the box office heights of its predecessors, 2004’s "Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle" and 2008’s "Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay,” it delivers a hilarious and heartwarming cinematic adventure with a unique charm that deserves a spot in every "Harold & Kumar" fan's holiday movie marathon. For the uninitiated, the "Harold & Kumar" films follow the misadventures of Harold Lee (John Cho) and Kumar Patel (Kal Penn), two Asian American stoner friends with a penchant for getting into absurd situations.

On Dec. 18, 2024, Ja'Ronn Alex, a television news reporter of Pacific Islander descent, was attacked outside his news station by a man who allegedly questioned his citizenship and made xenophobic remarks. Egan pursued him for 40 miles and attacked him in the station's parking lot, tackling and strangling him until station employees intervened.