Meet Hemlock Reishi, the North American Cousin of China’s ‘Lingzhi,’ or Mushroom of Immortality
Since it was first introduced to the Western wellness community in the 1970s, reishi has gained widespread...
Taiwan Actress Lin Chi-ling’s Agency Appointment Sparks Controversy
Taiwan’s Cultural Content and Creative Industries Agency (TAICCA) recently announced its new board member...
Why Do Japanese People Prefer Wooden Houses?
When walking through the streets of Tokyo or Kyoto, one interesting phenomenon becomes apparent: a relatively...
Trump-Xi Meeting Spurs Debate Over US-Taiwan Policy Shift
The China Mainland Research Center at the College of Social Sciences at National Taiwan University held...
Trump-Backed Former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein Defeats Thomas Massie in Kentucky GOP Primary
According to Fox News on May 19, U.S. President Donald Trump secured another key political victory in Kentucky’s Republican primary. Former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein, personally endorsed by Trump, defeated incumbent Republican Congressman Thomas Massie,...
Chinese Security Repeatedly Blocked White House Press, Secret Service During Trump-Xi Beijing Summit
President Donald Trump completed his China visit on Friday, May 15, 2026, departing Beijing after a two-day state summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Behind the visible diplomatic ceremony, May 14 produced an unusual sequence...
Middletown, Beyond Beacon: JunHwan Chang on Cultural Economy, Urban Identity, and the Future of Middletown
MIDDLETOWN, New York — Middletown, located in Orange County, has long been shaped by cycles of rise, decline, and renewal. Once a regional center of commerce, finance, and transportation, the city experienced stagnation in mid-to-late...
Tributes, Festivals, Parades, and Nightlife Mark Memorial Day Weekend in New York
The Memorial Day weekend is just ahead, and New Yorkers can kick off the summer season with a mix of veterans’ tributes, cultural celebrations, parades, bustling street fairs, and vibrant nightlife. The Intrepid Museum Memorial...
Trump Accuses Beijing of Arming Iran After Seized Tanker Found Carrying Missile Components
President Donald Trump publicly contradicted Chinese leader Xi Jinping in an April 21, 2026 CNBC interview, telling the network that the Iranian-flagged tanker Touska, seized by the U.S. Navy two days earlier after attempting to...
Planning for the Future: Ayobami Olusa Supports Special Needs Families
Ayobami Akinyemi Olusa is a registered nurse, mother of three, mentor, and longtime business owner. But more than 20 years ago, her life changed when her middle child was diagnosed with autism. “My name is...
From Personal Loss to Purpose: Tierra Oliver Supports Youth Through Fatherless Yet Fabulous
Growing up without a father figure can leave emotional wounds that follow a person for years. For many young people, those experiences can create feelings of loneliness, rejection, and uncertainty about their own worth. For...
Threat Campaign Against Shen Yun Spanning 6 Countries Linked to China-Based Email
By Jin Yan, Vision Times A coordinated campaign of bomb threats, death threats, and psychological intimidation targeting Shen Yun Performing Arts and other groups associated with the Falun Gong faith group across six countries has...