Eileen Guo
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Los Angeles, CA, United States
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New U.S. Citizens Were One Of The Fastest-Growing Voting Blocs. But Not This Year.
On a Wednesday morning in late February, Annie Johnson Benifield was already through the doors of the M.O. Campbell Education Center, in Houston by 5:30 a.m. Th… → Read More
How a piecemeal Covid-19 response in one prison fueled a fatal outbreak
The outbreak at a California prison — described by inmates to STAT — show how a piecemeal response and prison conditions have fueled the virus' spread. → Read More
A new podcast amplifies Asian American stories
Asian Americans have long lacked sufficient representation in the media. What little representation occurs tends to be limited to common tropes, such as the model minority or perpetual foreigner stereotypes, or else biases specific regional backgrounds, like East Asians. Podasting is no exception: Asian American Podcasters, a membership group launched earlier this year, counts roughly […] → Read More
Mexico Is Full of America’s Smuggled Used Clothes
Inside the shadow economy that allows Mexicans to buy and sell cheap clothing. → Read More
In China, ‘Black Panther’ is a movie about America
To a country with minimal sensitivity to racism and a fascination with national identity, the Marvel blockbuster is seen as a love letter to American values. → Read More
The Samsung Galaxy S9 Stubbornly Still Has a Headphone Jack
Samsung unveiled its Galaxy S9 ahead of the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona and, among other innovative features, it still has a headphone jack. → Read More
Here Are the Best Moments From the Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony
The 2018 Winter Olympics closed on February 25 in Pyeongchang. The next Winter Olympic games will be held in Beijing. → Read More
Why Russia Hacked the Olympics and Tried to Blame North Korea
Intelligence officials reported that Russia hacked 300 computers used by the International Olympic Committee, and used N. Korean IP addresses. → Read More
Video: Watch a Tornado Rip Through A School Gym
A viral video on Reddit shows the terrifying power of a tornado. → Read More
'Annihilation' Box Office: Why Its Modest Opening Was Expected
Alex Garland's science fiction film, Annihilation opened to $10.6 million in its first three days in theaters. → Read More
Happy 162nd: A Very Brief History Of U.S. Dollar Bill(s)
On February 25, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln created the first "greenbacks" -- the predecessor to the modern American dollar bill. → Read More
ARKit Brings Girl From 'The Ring' To Terrify You IRL
Designer Abhishek Singh uses Apple's ARKit to bring Samara from "The Ring" to life. → Read More
Mobile World Congress 2018: What to Expect At Biggest Mobile Phone Conference of Year
The biggest mobile technology event of the year will take place February 26-March 1 in Barcelona, Spain. → Read More
College to HS Activists: Protesting Gun Laws Won't Cost Admission
College admissions officers are assuring high school students protesting for gun reform that disciplinary action for peaceful protests will not cost a... → Read More
Video: Mount Sinabung's Eruption Sends Ash 55,000 Feet Into Sky
Earlier this week, the volcano Mount Sinabung in Indonesia erupted, sending ash 55,000 feet into the sky. → Read More
#BoycottNRA: Can Brand Backlash Be the Gun Lobby's Downfall?
The First National Bank of Omaha and Enterprise Holdings Inc. became the first businesses to end their partnerships with the NRA after #BoycottNRA. → Read More
Why Kinder Eggs Are Illegal in the U.S., Unlike Semi-Automatic Rifles
The candy was banned by the FDA out of safety concerns in 1938, but assault weapons, which kill more children, are still legal. → Read More
Lunar New Year: Why the Chinese Calendar Follows the Moon, Mostly
The first day of the Year of the Dog, according to the Chinese lunisolar calendar, is upon us. Here's how lunisolar calendars works. → Read More
After Florida Shooting, GoFundMe Scams Sprout Up
Less than 24 hours after Nikolas Cruz killed 17 of his former classmates and teachers, 90 GoFundMe pages - some real and some fake - had popped up. → Read More
Who is the Florida Shooter? Nikolas Cruz Will Appear Before a Judge Thursday
19-year-old Nikolas Cruz was charged with 17 accounts of premeditated murder for his shooting of his former high school. Classmates knew this was coming. → Read More