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Tokyo Central Launches Online Store with Nationwide Shipping and Promotions

Tokyo Central, a Japanese goods retail chain, has officially launched its new online store at www.tokyocentral.com, expanding its sales channel beyond brick-and-mortar locations to...

FIFA Club World Cup draws over 80,000 fans to Rose Bowl

Over 80,000 fans filled the Rose Bowl to watch PSG defeat AtlΓ©tico Madrid 4–0 in the FIFA Club World Cup, signaling soccer’s growing momentum in the U.S.

Robert F. Kennedy Park temporarily closed following jurisdiction transfer

Robert F. Kennedy Park in Koreatown has been closed after being transferred from LA's Parks Department to LAUSD, raising concerns among local residents.

Social Security trust fund projected to be depleted by 2034

The Social Security trust fund is now expected to run out in 2034, a year earlier than projected, potentially reducing future benefits by nearly 20%.

Samsung Galaxy users get $200 Perplexity Pro AI free for a year

Samsung Galaxy smartphone and tablet users can now access Perplexity Pro, the premium version of the AI chatbot Perplexity, for free for one year...

BNPL Grocery Payments Rise 71% as Missed Bills Spike

Once reserved for big-ticket items like TVs and plane tickets, buy now, pay later (BNPL) services are rapidly expanding into everyday essentials like groceries,...

Six Korean American Coffee Shops Featured in Eater LA’s Best CafΓ©s List

Six Korean American coffee shops have been recognized on a recent list of Los Angeles’s top cafΓ©s by restaurant publication Eater LA, spotlighting the...

Korean chefs win top honors at 2025 James Beard Awards

Two Korean chefs and two Korean-run establishments received major awards at the 2025 James Beard Awards, often dubbed the β€œOscars of the restaurant world.” At...

College Majors Income Gap Widens: STEM Starting Salaries Top $80K

Graduates' starting salaries are increasingly shaped by their choice of major, with science and engineering fields pulling far ahead of humanities and social sciences. A...

HYBE Opens Global Girl Group Auditions, Expands Post-KATSEYE Strategy

HYBE and Geffen Records have opened online auditions for a new global girl group, continuing their expansion into international markets following the debut of...