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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with David Fun, 32, a Chinese American now living in China. His words have been edited for length and clarity.I grew up happy in Boston and never thought about living anywhere else.My parents immigrated from China, and before high school, I often traveled back with them to visit family. My mother grew up with eight siblings and believed in staying close to relatives. During vacations to southern China, where my parents grew up, big family gatherings were the norm.I always knew I wanted to work in healthcare. Since I couldn’t stand blood,…

Jimmy Kimmel’s return to ABC may have pleased his fans, but it did not entirely pacify Disney shareholders.On Wednesday, a coalition of Disney shareholders sent a letter to the company demanding internal records, from emails to meeting schedules, related to its brief suspension of the late-night host. Disney is the parent company of ABC, where Kimmel’s show is aired.Lawyers representing the American Federation of Teachers and Reporters Without Borders asked Disney to disclose how the suspension decision was made, the financial impact assessment, Disney’s agreements with affiliates Nexstar and Sinclair, and communications with government officials or political groups.”Although we are…

People seen holding Puerto Rican flag during the annual Puerto Rican Day Parade on 5th Avenue in New York City.Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesU.S. Latino immigrants accounted for $1.6 trillion in GDP in 2023, according to a new research report by the Latino Donor Collaborative, contributing to an overall purchasing power for U.S. Latinos of $4.1 trillion. The 2023 data is the most recent year included in the study.U.S. Latino GDP, measuring the economic impact of the cohort, was up 50% in 2023 from 2015, boosted by increasing education, entrepreneurship and labor force participation, said economists with Arizona…

Rachel Crafton, left, wife of Casey Crafton, and Dailey Crafton, center, brother of Casey Crafton who perished on American Eagle flight 5342, are joined by Doug Lane, right, whose wife and son also died on the flight, prepare to talk with reporters Wednesday regarding a lawsuit over the Jan. 29, 2025, mid-air collision with a U.S. Army Black Hawk Helicopter. Rod Lamkey/AP hide caption toggle caption Rod Lamkey/AP WASHINGTON — Casey Crafton was one of 60 passengers who were killed when an American Airlines regional jet collided with a U.S. Army Blackhawk helicopter near Washington, D.C. in January. On Wednesday,…

File photo: “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”Randy Holmes | Disney General Entertainment Content | Getty Images”Jimmy Kimmel Live!” returned to air Tuesday night, generating 6.26 million total viewers despite significant preemptions across 23% of U.S. TV households, according to data from Nielsen shared by Disney.This viewership is exponentially higher than average. During the 2024-2025 season, a period that ran from September to May, Kimmel’s average viewership was 1.42 million.The pretaped show, which airs on the Disney-owned ABC, marked the first time host Jimmy Kimmel publicly addressed his suspension from late night following comments he made during a previous show’s monologue that criticized members of President…

Instagram is becoming even more Reels-centric with a new home screen navigation, cementing its shift away from being a place to post personal photos for friends.You might not like this. But we’ll get through it.It’s OK to mourn an app that you once loved. People miss MySpace and old Tumblr. I still believe GroupMe was the best group messaging app I’ve ever used. Embarrassing to admit it, but I still miss old Twitter.So it’s OK to feel sad that Instagram isn’t a place for photos anymore. I give you permission to grieve without being accused of being a corny, out-of-touch,…

Fans are seen during the NFL London 2021 match between Miami Dolphins and Jacksonville Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 17, 2021 in London, England.Tottenham Hotspur Fc | Getty ImagesNFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is weighing the potential for an international team.”I would say that the markets outside the U.S. are very, very attractive,” Goodell told CNBC in an exclusive interview. “And we’ve got pretty good coverage here.”The league has been expanding international play in recent years, with match-ups this season taking place in Brazil, Ireland, England, Germany and Spain. It’s long seen success with games in London, in particular.Goodell…

Michelle Pusateri knows how important it is to give back to her community. As the founder and master granola maker for Nana Joes Granola, a women-owned business based in San Francisco, she hires directly from the surrounding neighborhood and has partnered with local nonprofits and youth organizations over the years. Her brand even created a granola blend with the local Boys and Girls Club that was sold at nearby Whole Foods stores, with a percentage of the proceeds going back to the club. That deep connection to her community made her a natural fit to participate in PayPal’s second-annual Impact…

JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE! “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. ET and features a diverse lineup of guests that include celebrities, athletes, musical acts, comedians and human interest subjects, along with comedy bits and a house band. Randy Holmes | Disney General Entertainment Content | Getty ImagesNexstar Media Group said Wednesday it is continuing to evaluate whether it will bring “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” back to its ABC-affiliate stations, a day after the late night show returned to the Disney-owned network.Nexstar’s broadcast TV stations affiliated with ABC did not air Kimmel’s return to late night on Tuesday.”Nexstar is continuing…

Two major station owners will continue to air other programming instead of Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show, illustrating that the controversy has yet to fully subside.Combined, Nexstar Media Group and Sinclair Broadcasting Company control roughly one-quarter of ABC affiliate stations.”Nexstar is continuing to evaluate the status of ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ on our ABC-affiliated local television stations, and the show will be preempted while we do so,” Nexstar said in a statement. “We are engaged in productive discussions with executives at The Walt Disney Company, with a focus on ensuring the program reflects and respects the diverse interests of the communities we…