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Korean American restaurants struggle despite record U.S. dining sales

Despite the booming U.S. restaurant industry, Korean American restaurant owners in Los Angeles are reporting some of the toughest times in recent memory. “I can...

Orange County Job Market Shrinks Amid Economic Slump

Orange County is showing signs of economic deceleration, according to a recent economic forecast forum co-hosted by the UCLA Anderson Forecast and the Merage...

Rare Coins Worth Thousands Found in Spare Change

A penny in your drawer could be worth thousands—or even more. With the cost of producing pennies now exceeding their face value, the U.S. may...

Korean American Army Veteran Deported Despite Injuries and Medals

A movement to save Sae-Joon Park, a 55-year-old Korean American permanent resident and former US Army soldier, from deportation is gaining traction. Sae-Joon Park voluntarily...

7-Eleven Slurpee Day 2025 Returns with Free Drinks, Tattoos, $5K Prizes

7-Eleven is turning 98 this year and marking the occasion with free Slurpee drinks, new tongue tattoos, and daily cash prizes on July 11. On...

Green Card Renewal Delays Over 8 Months, USCIS Backlog Hits 356K

Processing times for green card renewals and replacements have lengthened significantly this year, causing major inconvenience for applicants. According to USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration...

Birthright Citizenship Ban Drives Pregnant Women to LA for Delivery

Pregnant women from states facing birthright citizenship bans are traveling to Los Angeles for childbirth as President Donald Trump’s restrictions take effect. Starting June 27,...

Trump’s Gaza Resort Plan Resurfaces as Blair Institute Linked to Draft

A think tank founded by Tony Blair, former UK Prime Minister, was linked to a controversial post-war reconstruction plan to transform Palestine’s Gaza Strip...

Baekhyun Closes First U.S. Solo Tour in LA with Flawless Vocals and Dance

Baekhyun wrapped up his first solo U.S. tour with a sold-out show at LA’s Kia Forum on July 6. Without heavy visual effects or...

UC Berkeley Beats UCLA in Global Rankings, Playful Rivalry Heats Up

UC Berkeley and UCLA are back at it with their classic bragging rights battle. The two California powerhouses lit up social media this week, playfully...