Month: November 2024
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2024 ‘Taiwan Select Pastry Festival’ Brings Authentic Taiwanese Flavors to New York
FLUSHING, New York — On Nov. 8, the annual “Taiwan Select Pastry Festival” kicked off in Queens, bringing a curated selection of Taiwan’s renowned pastries, snacks, and beverages to American consumers. Held at Skyfoods Supermarket in Flushing, the event hopes to foster cultural exchange by introducing…
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Who Will Serve in the Second Trump Administration?
Fresh off his historic presidential win, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has wasted no time selecting key players for his administration. Of the several key positions up for grabs in his cabinet, Trump has so far filled a number of these roles. Leading his team will be Susie Wiles, who…
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Taiwan Considering $15 Billion Purchase of US Weapons From 2nd Trump Administration: Sources
According to “people familiar with the situation” who spoke with the UK’s Financial Times, the Taiwan authorities are looking to buy US$15 billion worth of American weapons, including stealth fighters and the Aegis naval combat system, from the U.S. during the second Trump administration. Such a purchase would demonstrate…
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Spirit Airlines Flight Fired Upon While Landing in Haiti, Wounding Crew Member
On Nov. 11, a Spirit Airlines plane — while landing at Haiti’s Toussaint Louverture Airport in Port-au-Prince — was fired upon leaving at least one crew member wounded. According to reporting from the Miami Herald, a flight attendant was grazed by a bullet following what appeared to be indiscriminate shooting. …
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Decorative Deception: The Curiously Clever Camouflaged Looper
You’re probably familiar with the idiom “don’t forget to stop and smell the roses,” reminding us to slow down and enjoy life. Well, if you go so far as to stop and contemplate each of the flowers in your path, you could be in for a delightful surprise. Every now…
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Hundreds of Homeowners Protest Unfinished Developments in China Amid Police Crackdown
In a new wave of public dissent in China, hundreds of homeowners and protesters in Xianyang — a city located in the northwestern province of Shaanxi — took to the streets on Nov. 3 to protest the halted construction of a property development. With banners held…
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Upsurge of ‘Revenge on Society’ Attacks in China Reflects Growing Anxiety, Conflict Nationwide
In October, a wave of violent incidents believed to be acts of retaliation against society have sparked fear and debate across China. As cited in recent reporting by the U.S. state-funded Voice of America (VOA), observers believe that broad economic downturn has led…
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Desperate Times: China’s Youth Take to Social Media to Lament Skyrocketing Unemployment
As China grapples with an economic downturn, a surge of unemployment stories has surfaced across social media platforms in the country. Many Chinese netizens — especially young professionals — have turned to popular networks like Douyin (China’s version of TikTok), Xiaohongshu, and…
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Beyond Curry: Exploring the Rich Variety of Sauces in Indian Cuisine
Indian cuisine, renowned for its complex flavors and regional diversity, goes far beyond the general category of “curry.” Each region has a unique approach to combining spices, herbs, and ingredients, creating a wide array of gravies and sauces with distinct tastes, textures, and purposes. Understanding the basic types of sauces…
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Trump’s 2024 Victory Declaration Tops Chinese Social Media Queries
On Nov. 5, former U.S. President and Republican nominee Donald J. Trump declared victory in the 2024 presidential election before official results were in. Though two of the seven battleground states are still counting ballots, the Associated Press (AP) has called the…
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Riding the Election With Grace: 5 Ways to Keep Your Cool, Even if Your Candidate Doesn’t Win
Facing a constant barrage of political messages can put our emotions to the test. The stakes are high and tension is in the air, but you can remain calm, cool and collected no matter who wins the election. Learn to recognize your stressors and how to gracefully detach so you…
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Surviving the Unspeakable: One Man’s Fight Against CCP-Sanctioned Organ Harvesting
Cheng Peiming, the first-known survivor of China’s brutal forced organ harvesting practices, now finds himself in the U.S. as he tries to fight for his safety. Having escaped communist persecution in 2020, Cheng is now taking his plight to the public stage in hopes of exposing the atrocities he…