Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley said she intends to continue her campaign despite a historic loss in her home state of South Carolina. Not giving up: Haley, the sole remaining rival of former President Donald Trump in the Republican presidential race, was first defeated in Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada and the U.S. Virgin Islands, before losing South Carolina’s primary on Saturday. Why she's fighting on: Haley said that she's continuing her campaign because the majority of Americans are dissatisfied with both Trump and President Joe Biden.
A team of international scientists has published new details about an ancient reptile with an appearance reminiscent of the mythical Chinese dragon. Driving the news: The aquatic reptile, known as Dinocephalosaurus orientalis, was first identified in 2003 after its skull was discovered in southern China’s Guizhou province. This time, scientists found new fossils that lead to a fuller picture of the mysterious sea creature.
A video showing a woman who came home to Singapore to surprise her parents for the Lunar New Year is melting people's hearts on TikTok. Capturing the moment: The video, which has amassed over 1.1 million views, shows the priceless reactions of Teo Ching Hwa and Tan Quee Lan, both 62, as their daughter Xiu Min arrived for the occasion with her children. Xiu Min has been living in Indonesia with her in-laws.
A new analysis of the 76ers' proposed arena near Philadelphia’s Chinatown warns that the construction and operation of the arena could lead to over $1 billion in lost tax revenue for the city and state. The analysis: The study, authored by Dr. Arthur Acolin, an economist and University of Washington associate professor in real estate, estimates potential disruptions to existing businesses in the area over a five-year construction period and 30 years of operation.
Mayor Eric Adams hosted a Lunar New Year celebration with the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community in New York City, where they welcomed the Year of the Dragon. What happened: The reception was supposed to be held at Gracie Mansion, the official residence of New York City’s mayor, but had to be moved to the New York County Surrogate’s Courthouse in Manhattan on Thursday evening due to inclement weather. Among the attendees were New Yorkers, AAPI elected officials, including commissioner of the NYC Department of Small Business Services Kevin D. Kim, who delivered the opening speech at the event, and Asian international dignitaries from Vietnam, Korea, China and India.