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Eiichiro Oda says Netflix’s 'One Piece' Season 2 will 'surpass' predecessor after set visit
Bryan Ke 28 November 2024 at 12:53 pm·1-min read [Source] “One Piece” manga creator Eiichiro Oda believes that the second season of his work’s live-action adaptation may surpass the previous one as he was blown away while visiting its set in Cape Town, South Africa.
Eiichiro Oda says Netflix’s 'One Piece' Season 2 will 'surpass' predecessor after set visit Original
“One Piece” manga creator Eiichiro Oda believes that the second season of his work’s live-action adaptation may surpass the previous one as he was blown away while visiting its set in Cape Town, South Africa.
Behind 'Wicked’s' majestic hats is a Filipino milliner Original
Harvy Santos, a Filipino milliner based in the U.K., designed the stunning hats worn by Glinda Upland (Ariana Grande), Elphaba Thropp (Cynthia Erivo) and other characters in Jon M. Chu’s two-part film adaptation of “Wicked.” In a Universal Studios featurette, Santos shared that his passion for costume design began when he was 6. “I used to be a ballet dancer. All of the money that I got from dancing, every payday I would buy myself books on garment construction and costume design,” he said.
Swatch wins lawsuit against Malaysia’s illegal seizure of Pride watches
Bryan Ke 28 November 2024 at 9:38 am·1-min read [Source] Swiss watchmaker Swatch won a lawsuit against Malaysia’s Home Ministry over the latter’s seizure of 172 Pride-themed watches. The Kuala Lumpur High Court ordered the ministry on Monday to return the watches within 14 days after its ruling, which states that the seizure — which occurred in May 2023 — was illegal as it was conducted without a warrant.
Swatch wins lawsuit against Malaysia’s illegal seizure of Pride watches Original
Swiss watchmaker Swatch won a lawsuit against Malaysia’s Home Ministry over the latter’s seizure of 172 Pride-themed watches. The Kuala Lumpur High Court ordered the ministry on Monday to return the watches within 14 days after its ruling, which states that the seizure — which occurred in May 2023 — was illegal as it was conducted without a warrant.
Elon Musk as Ming Dynasty official explaining DOGE in Ancient China is peak AI
Bryan Ke 28 November 2024 at 11:20 am·2-min read [Source] An AI-created video of “Elon Musk” explaining what the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is while dressed as a secret agent during the Ming Dynasty is going viral. Who’s behind it: Created by Bilibili user known as “Dark Tone,” the video was reportedly removed from the Chinese video-sharing platform due to copyright issues.
Elon Musk as Ming Dynasty official explaining DOGE in Ancient China is peak AI Original
An AI-created video of “Elon Musk” explaining what the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is while dressed as a secret agent during the Ming Dynasty is going viral. Who’s behind it: Created by Bilibili user known as “Dark Tone,” the video was reportedly removed from the Chinese video-sharing platform due to copyright issues. However, it was subsequently shared on Western social media, including YouTube, where one repost garnered over 400,000 views in five days.
Pizza Hut China releases pizza topped with fried whole frog Original
Pineapple on a pizza may sound not so bad to some now after Pizza Hut China released a pizza topped with a whole frog. Announced on Pizza Hut China’s WeChat on Nov. 18, the otherworldly menu, launched in collaboration with Tencent for the game “Dungeon and Fighter: Origins,” was released on Thursday and will be available nationwide until Dec. 19 for 169 yuan ($23).
Moo Deng who? Thai zoo’s golden tabby tiger melts hearts with cuddly looks Original
A 3-year-old golden tabby tiger is melting the hearts of Facebook users with her cuddly looks, potentially giving baby hippo Moo Deng a run for her money. The Chiang Mai Night Safari debuted photos of the tiger named Ava on Nov. 19, introducing her three weeks after her sister Luna. The siblings were born on Nov. 16, 2021, to tigers that the zoo had bought from the Czech Republic and South Africa in July 2015.
Tony Leung shares advice for artists while receiving honorary doctorate in humanities Original
Hong Kong actor Tony Leung was awarded an honorary doctorate degree in humanities by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) over the weekend. Leung, 62, was among four recipients of honorary doctorates in various fields conferred at the university’s Congregation 2024 event on Saturday.
Tony Leung shares advice for artists while receiving honorary doctorate in humanities
Bryan Ke 27 November 2024 at 1:51 pm·1-min read [Source] Hong Kong actor Tony Leung was awarded an honorary doctorate degree in humanities by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) over the weekend. Leung, 62, was among four recipients of honorary doctorates in various fields conferred at the university’s Congregation 2024 event on Saturday.
Former 'America’s Next Top Model' finalist sues Ye for sexual assault
Bryan Ke 27 November 2024 at 3:47 pm·1-min read [Source] Jenn An, a former “America’s Next Top Model” finalist, has sued Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, for sexual assault and strangulation. Filed in New York’s Southern District Court on Friday, the suit claims that the incident occurred on Sept. 7, 2010, at the Hotel Chelsea in New York City during the filming of La Roux’s “In for the Kill” music video.
Former 'America’s Next Top Model' finalist sues Ye for sexual assault Original
Jenn An, a former “America’s Next Top Model” finalist, has sued Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, for sexual assault and strangulation. Filed in New York’s Southern District Court on Friday, the suit claims that the incident occurred on Sept. 7, 2010, at the Hotel Chelsea in New York City during the filming of La Roux’s “In for the Kill” music video.
Puppy filmed being abused on Buddhist pilgrimage site in China gets adopted Original
A puppy abused by a man on a Buddhist pilgrimage site in China has been adopted after a video of the incident ignited outrage on local social media earlier this month. What happened: The abuse occurred at Dailuo Peak in Mount Wutai in Shanxi province. In the video, the puppy can be seen imitating visitors by climbing parts of the 1,080-step stairs and bowing down to pray on each step.
Watch: 'Dragons’ Den' investor Simu Liu defends business owner for having full-time job
NewsWire Popular ute recalled over defect An urgent recall has been issued for a top-selling ute over a manufacturing default that could cause death or injury. Yahoo Finance AU Worker shocked after being fired by boss after two days: ‘Can’t believe’ A boss has been blasted for firing a worker after two days and giving him no explanation.
Watch: 'Dragons’ Den' investor Simu Liu defends business owner for having full-time job
Bryan Ke 27 November 2024 at 3:24 pm·2-min read [Source] Simu Liu is defending Barry Donaldson, owner of Toronto-based Balu Organics, a company that sells organic ball pits for children, against the criticism he faces for having a full-time job while running his own company.
'Dragons’ Den' investor Simu Liu defends business owner for having full-time job Original
Simu Liu is defending Barry Donaldson, owner of Toronto-based Balu Organics, a company that sells organic ball pits for children, against the criticism he faces for having a full-time job while running his own company. What happened: In last Thursday’s episode of CBC’s “Dragons’ Den,” Donaldson asked investors — known as “Dragons” — for a $250,000 funding but was quickly shut down, with some describing his business as a side hustle due to his nine-to-five job.
Burger King Japan releases a very Japanese Whopper
[Source] Burger King Japan has released a Whopper with rice sandwiched between two rice-made buns. Dubbed the “Kyoto Whopper,” the burger contains the traditional Burger King patty, lettuce, onion and tomato. Needless to say, what sets this limited-edition menu apart is the white rice nestled between the sandwich, as well as the buns made from unpolished brown rice.
UFC CEO Dana White says he learned how to play baccarat from Chinese women
Bryan Ke 26 November 2024 at 5:18 pm·1-min read [Source] Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO Dana White recently shared that Chinese people taught him how to play baccarat. White, 55, shared the story in an episode of “2 Bears, 1 Cave with Tom Segura and Bert Kreischer.” In the interview, he said it all started when he went down to the high-limit room of Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.
Elon Musk reacts to Asian American women earning more than white men
[Source] Elon Musk sparked discussions on X after sharing reported 2019 data on wage disparity that shows Asian American women as earning more than white men.
Mamiko Tanaka fist-bumps husband Shohei Ohtani after NL MVP win
Bryan Ke 25 November 2024 at 4:31 pm·1-min read [Source] Spouses Mamiko Tanaka and Shohei Ohtani had a wholesome celebration after the Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter was named the National League’s most valuable player (MVP) this season. Tanaka, along with their dog Decoy, were by Ohtani’s side when Dodgers teammate Clayton Kershaw broke the news on Thursday. The couple and others in the room celebrated the announcement with applause, prompting Decoy to jump off the couch.
Mamiko Tanaka fist-bumps husband Shohei Ohtani after NL MVP win
Spouses Mamiko Tanaka and Shohei Ohtani had a wholesome celebration after the Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter was named the National League’s most valuable player (MVP) this season. Tanaka, along with their dog Decoy, were by Ohtani’s side when Dodgers teammate Clayton Kershaw broke the news on Thursday. The couple and others in the room celebrated the announcement with applause, prompting Decoy to jump off the couch.
George Takei vows to keep fighting after Trump win, says he’s seen 'much worse Original
George Takei is standing his ground for democracy. In a Facebook post on Thursday, Takei, 87, described himself as an “old warrior” who will continue to fight, despite many others already throwing in the towel. “A lot of folks are giving up in advance. Capitulating before a single skirmish,” Takei noted. “Well, not this old warrior.
Japanese police obtain arrest warrant for Chinese teen accused of defacing controversial Tokyo shrine
Bryan Ke 25 November 2024 at 4:43 pm·1-min read [Source] Japanese police have obtained an arrest warrant on Thursday for a Chinese teenager accused of vandalizing a Tokyo shrine with graffiti, seemingly mimicking an act at the same site earlier this year. The alleged vandal was captured on security camera writing the word “toilet” in Chinese characters using a pen on a stone pillar at Yasukuni Shrine on the evening of Aug. 18.
Japanese police obtain arrest warrant for Chinese teen accused of defacing controversial Tokyo shrine Original
Japanese police have obtained an arrest warrant on Thursday for a Chinese teenager accused of vandalizing a Tokyo shrine with graffiti, seemingly mimicking an act at the same site earlier this year. The alleged vandal was captured on security camera writing the word “toilet” in Chinese characters using a pen on a stone pillar at Yasukuni Shrine on the evening of Aug. 18. Police said they later found a selfie of the vandalism shared by the culprit on Chinese social media.
Seventeen to be 1st K-pop act to appear on Disney's year-end holiday show Original
K-pop powerhouse Seventeen will make history on Dec. 1 by becoming the first K-pop group to perform on ABC’s year-end special, “The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular.” ABC announced on Wednesday that the 13-member boy group will perform “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” on stage. Hosted by “Dancing with the Stars” co-hosts Julianne Hough and Alfonso Ribeiro, the show aside from Seventeen will feature a cappella group Pentatonix, John Legend and Elton John.
Seventeen to be 1st K-pop act to appear on Disney's year-end holiday show
Bryan Ke 25 November 2024 at 3:05 pm·1-min read [Source] K-pop powerhouse Seventeen will make history on Dec. 1 by becoming the first K-pop group to perform on ABC’s year-end special, “The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular.” ABC announced on Wednesday that the 13-member boy group will perform “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” on stage.
Seventeen to be 1st K-pop act to appear on Disney's year-end holiday show
Bryan Ke 25 November 2024 at 3:05 pm·1-min read [Source] K-pop powerhouse Seventeen will make history on Dec. 1 by becoming the first K-pop group to perform on ABC’s year-end special, “The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular.” ABC announced on Wednesday that the 13-member boy group will perform “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” on stage.
Chinese man cycles for 100 days to win back his estranged wife Original
A Chinese man cycled nearly 4,400 kilometers (2,734 miles) over 100 days to meet his estranged wife for reconciliation. The man, identified by his surname Zhou, began his journey on July 28 from Nanjing in Jiangsu province to Lhasa in the Tibet Autonomous Region. Zhou, who is in his 40s, married his estranged wife Li in 2007. Although the couple divorced in 2013, they later got back together and welcomed a son and daughter.
BPA alternatives used to make plastic are just as bad, study finds Original
A September 2024 study found that alternatives to bisphenol A (BPA) — a chemical compound primarily used in the manufacturing of various plastics like water bottles and food can linings — may not be safer after all. Researchers from the Miguel Hernandez University of Elche in Spain discovered that substitutes bisphenol F (BPF) and bisphenol S (BPS) behaved similarly to BPA, potentially causing concerning effects on the body.
BPA alternatives used to make plastic are just as bad, study finds
Bryan Ke 25 November 2024 at 2:59 pm·1-min read [Source] A September 2024 study found that alternatives to bisphenol A (BPA) — a chemical compound primarily used in the manufacturing of various plastics like water bottles and food can linings — may not be safer after all. Researchers from the Miguel Hernandez University of Elche in Spain discovered that substitutes bisphenol F (BPF) and bisphenol S (BPS) behaved similarly to BPA, potentially causing concerning effects on the body.
Portland amends odor code months after forced closure of pho restaurant Original
City Council members in Portland, Oregon, headed by Commissioner Carmen Rubio, voted to amend the city’s odor code on Nov. 13. The long-awaited move came in response to the forced closure of Vietnamese pho restaurant Pho Gabo earlier this year, which drew significant community backlash and allegations of discrimination. Catch up: Pho Gabo closed its Fremont Street branch on Feb. 3 after being constantly reported by an anonymous neighbor who complained about the smell of cooking meat.
Portland amends odor code months after forced closure of pho restaurant
Bryan Ke 25 November 2024 at 2:53 pm·1-min read [Source] City Council members in Portland, Oregon, headed by Commissioner Carmen Rubio, voted to amend the city’s odor code on Nov. 13. The long-awaited move came in response to the forced closure of Vietnamese pho restaurant Pho Gabo earlier this year, which drew significant community backlash and allegations of discrimination. Catch up: Pho Gabo closed its Fremont Street branch on Feb.
Sun Wukong faces Son Goku in FIFA 2026 poster ahead of China v. Japan match Original
A poster showing Chinese mythological character Sun Wukong preparing to square up against “Dragon Ball” franchise hero Son Goku ahead of China and Japan’s match at FIFA 2026 has emerged. Chinese sports site Dongquidi created and first shared the unofficial poster on Chinese social media, but it has since made its way into X. The poster shows Sun Wukong — also known as The Monkey King — standing gallantly inside a soccer stadium as he prepares for Son Goku, who is in his Super Saiyan form.
'Bling Empire,' 'Hello, Love, Again' star Kevin Kreider is now an 'honorary Filipino' Original
Korean American actor Kevin Kreider proclaimed himself an “honorary Filipino” for starring in the hit Filipino rom-com “Hello, Love, Again.” In an Instagram post Tuesday, the “Bling Empire” star, 41, encouraged Filipinos to celebrate the film’s historic opening weekend in North America. “As an honorary [Filipino], I expect all my Fil-Am peeps to be here to celebrate,” he wrote.
Japanese man runs marathon in honor of wife, 3 children who died in earthquake Original
A Japanese man is making headlines for running a marathon to honor his family who died in an earthquake earlier this year. Keisuke Oma, a 42-year-old police officer in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, participated in the 42.1-kilometer (26.1-mile) Kanazawa Marathon 2024 on Oct. 27, finishing in three hours and 58 seconds. Oma wore a shirt with a picture of his wife Haruka, 38, their daughter Yuka, 11, son Taisuke, 9, and son Minatosuke, 3.
'Pokemon Go' players revealed to have been training game developer’s new AI model
Bryan Ke 22 November 2024 at 3:40 pm·1-min read [Source] “Pokemon Go” developer Niantic announced its new AI model on Nov. 12, created using data players have sent over the years. The large geospatial model (LGM), built using the San Francisco-based studio’s visual positioning system (VPS), helps computers “perceive, comprehend and navigate the physical world in a way that will seem equally advanced.” LGM is reportedly similar to large language models (LLM) like ChatGPT.
'Pokemon Go' players revealed to have been training game developer’s new AI model Original
“Pokemon Go” developer Niantic announced its new AI model on Nov. 12, created using data players have sent over the years. The large geospatial model (LGM), built using the San Francisco-based studio’s visual positioning system (VPS), helps computers “perceive, comprehend and navigate the physical world in a way that will seem equally advanced.” LGM is reportedly similar to large language models (LLM) like ChatGPT.
Nearly 3 in 4 tech workers feel 'stuck' at their jobs, survey shows Original
Employees, mostly in the tech sector, are reporting feeling stuck in their roles as the job market slows down, according to a new survey. By the numbers: Conducted by Glassdoor from Oct. 15-18, the survey of 3,400 professionals found that 65% feel “stuck” in their jobs. “It’s no accident that trends like ‘quiet quitting’ are resonating now. As workers feel stuck, pent-up resentment boils under the surface and employee disengagement rises,” Glassdoor lead economist Daniel Zhao noted.
RFK Jr. pushes conspiracy theory that COVID spared Chinese and Jews in resurfaced videos Original
Newly resurfaced videos of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. supporting the COVID-19 “plandemic” conspiracy theory are alarming health experts. Catch up: President-elect Donald Trump nominated Kennedy, a prominent anti-vaccine conspiracy theorist, as the new Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary days after his election win.
RFK Jr. pushes conspiracy theory that COVID spared Chinese and Jews in resurfaced videos
Bryan Ke Fri, November 22, 2024 at 8:57 PM UTC 2 min read [Source] Newly resurfaced videos of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. supporting the COVID-19 “plandemic” conspiracy theory are alarming health experts. Catch up: President-elect Donald Trump nominated Kennedy, a prominent anti-vaccine conspiracy theorist, as the new Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary days after his election win.
RFK Jr. pushes conspiracy theory that COVID spared Chinese and Jews in resurfaced videos
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Watch: 3-year-old in diapers pulls off jaw-dropping breakdance moves
Watch: 3-year-old in diapers pulls off jaw-dropping breakdance moves Thu, November 21, 2024 at 10:01 PM UTC Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key Takeaways A 3-year-old boy in China wowed social media users with his amazing breakdance skill at an official dance competition.
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