Andy Kim hopes for a 'new era' as N.J.'s first Asian American senator

Democratic Rep. Andy Kim has defeated challenger Curtis Bashaw after a historic New Jersey Senate race. The win makes Kim the state’s first Asian American senator.

Andy Kim Wins in New Jersey to Become the First Korean American Senator

Mr. Kim, a Democrat, will take the seat previously held by Robert Menendez, who resigned after being convicted of taking bribes.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

What Andy Kim’s Senate Victory Means to a Hub of Korean American Life

Mr. Kim will be the first Korean American senator. Nowhere in the United States is his community’s imprint more clear than in northern New Jersey.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 15

Andy Kim wins New Jersey Senate race after insurgent campaign

Rep. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) will win New Jersey’s open Senate seat, cementing his rise from an underdog candidate to one of the state’s top officials, Decision Desk HQ projects. Kim defeated Republican ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Republicans maintain their grip on state capitals

Republicans broke up ruling trifectas in Michigan and Minnesota, while limiting their losses in Wisconsin.

Politics - Politico - November 6

As sources say Trump could deport undocumented Chinese first, Asian American groups rush to prep

Undocumented immigrants from China will be among the first groups targeted for deportation by the incoming Trump administration, sources close to the campaign previously told NBC News.

Senate Republicans to vote for new leader for first time in 20 years

After seizing majority in the election, Senate Republicans have to elect a new leader for the first time in nearly two decades. NBC’s Ryan Nobles reports for TODAY.

Harris zeroes in on Asian American voters in campaign's final stretch

Vice President Harris is zeroing in on specific communities of Asian American voters in key swing states as she looks to turn out every voter she can in what is expected to be an incredibly close ...

Politics - The Hill - October 26

South Asian Americans feel grief and lasting pride as they contend with Harris' loss

After feeling like they were on the precipice of history, many South Asian Americans say they’re heartbroken following Vice President Kamala Harris’ loss in the 2024 presidential race, but are ...

'Interior Chinatown' stars loved getting to satirize Hollywood's portrayal of Asian Americans

For “Interior Chinatown” star Jimmy O. Yang, playing an invisible Chinatown extra in the new series hit close to home.

First came the bots, then came the bosses - we’re entering Musk and Zuck’s new era of disinformation | Joan Donovan

Tech leaders’ politics are encoded into their platforms – and with Trump’s ascent, they have direct access to the Oval Office. I’m a researcher of media manipulation, and watching the 2024 US ...

World - The Guardian - November 11

Central Asians edge into a brave new world on Russia’s doorstep

The region’s five states are increasingly standing up for themselves on matters of language, history and identity

World - Financial Times - October 27

If you’re in the center, hope for Harris — and a GOP Senate

Want to hedge your bets against both the radical right and the radical left on Tuesday? Kamala Harris is the safer bet.

Politics - The Hill - November 5

Trump invokes economy, public safety and 'China virus' during Asian American rally in Vegas

At his first campaign rally targeting the Asian American and Pacific Islander community this election cycle, former President Donald Trump took the stage Thursday evening in Las Vegas with a speech ...

What the recall of progressives in the Bay Area says about Asian American views on crime

The recall last week of two Bay Area officials who both championed progressive crime policies reflects long-held frustrations around a previous increase in violence targeting the Asian American ...

Novak Djokovic Appoints Andy Murray as His New Coach for the Australian Open

Murray, Djokovic’s former rival and three-time Grand Slam champion, will return to tennis to help the 24-time Grand Slam winner prepare.

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Ange: Hope to work with S. Korea on Son fitness

Ange Postecoglou is hopeful that Tottenham Hotspur and South Korea can work collaboratively to ensure Son Heung-Min's long-term fitness

Sports - ESPN - November 9

Republicans declare victory in hotly contested Pa. Senate race as final votes are counted

NBC News hasn't yet called the Senate race in Pennsylvania, where Republican Dave McCormick holds a narrow lead over Democratic Sen. Bob Casey.

Democrats invest in American voters abroad hoping to make the difference

The votes of overseas Americans could make the difference in tight U.S. elections, and are being courted by Democrats and Republicans alike.

Is Canada’s New Immigration Policy Really the End of an Era?

Critics say the review of the permanent and temporary residents’ programs amounts to the abandonment of decades of “welcome mat” policy. But globally, Canada is still peerless in its openness.

World - The New York Times - October 26

Trump’s Presidency Could Spell a Lonely and Dangerous Stretch for Europe

Internal political squabbles — and the fallout from a global backlash to inflation, immigration and ruling elites — are hobbling Germany and France.

World - The New York Times - November 10

At Tivioli, a family furrier enters a glamorous new era

The heir to the cult Italian brand is forging a new sustainable path

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

The Music Industry Is Hoping Halloween Can Be the New Christmas

Eyeing the big business of holiday music, a few of pop’s major players are trying to expand the market for Halloween hits.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 28

The N.B.A.’s Oldest Stars Won’t Stop Fighting. Treasure This Era.

LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry have packed two lifetimes in their careers, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 30

Senate likely to double the number of elected African American women

CBS News projects that former Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester will win the Delaware Senate seat, making her the third African American woman elected to the Senate. Though too early to project, Prince ...

Senate Democrat: Gaetz nomination ‘red alert moment for American Democracy’

Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) sounded the alarm Wednesday after President-elect Trump tapped former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) to serve as his attorney general, calling the move a "red alert." “Listen, ...

Politics - The Hill - November 14

Meet the groups trying to create a new leftwing party – and channel the energy missing from Starmer’s Labour | Andy Beckett

As disenchantment grows with mainstream parties, these collectives argue that the time is right – but there will be big obstacles. Ever since Keir Starmer began shoving Labour rightwards in 2020, a ...

World - The Guardian - November 15

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