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Wednesday, February 26, 2025

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H Mart coming to Las Vegas, Nevada at Sahara Pavilion South shopping center

H Mart, the largest Asian supermarket chain in the U.S., is opening in Las Vegas, Nevada. The new store will be about 55,000 square feet...

Korean-American man from Pasadena files class action against Paramount for violating privacy act

A Korean American in Southern California has filed a class action lawsuit against Paramount, a media and entertainment conglomerate, for violating their privacy. The lawsuit...

Korean-American businesses brace for tariff shocks under Trump administration

President-elect Donald Trump's ultra-hardline tariff policy is putting both the Korean-American business community and Korean companies on edge. Following the proposed 60% tariff on imports...

Trump’s new tariffs spark fears of surging costs for food, autos, and everyday goods

Concerns are mounting that the tariffs imposed by President-elect Donald Trump will lead to higher prices for food and household goods. The U.S. is...

Egg prices are soaring again, 86% more expensive than just 8 months ago

Egg prices are continuing to rise ahead of the holiday season, and it is expected to further burden consumers' shopping baskets through the end...

Study warns: Harmful substances found in black plastic cooking utensils

A recently published study has warned consumers to avoid using black plastic cooking utensils immediately. According to research published in the environmental science journal Chemosphere,...

Grocery retailers in fierce competition to offer cheaper Thanksgiving dinner packages

With Thanksgiving just around the corner this year, the race is on for low prices for Thanksgiving meal packages at large food chains. This year,...

California DMV urges residents to apply for REAL ID ahead of federal deadline

The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is encouraging residents to apply for the federal REAL ID, a new type of driver’s license set...

Dealerships are offering increased incentives on new cars, expected to continue until end of year

New car incentives are continuing to expand, bringing good news for consumers. Car incentives, which have been rising for two years after bottoming out in...

Digital scam diversifies as wire transfer become more common, number grows tenfold

A Torrance resident, Kim, received a text about a class action lawsuit against his vehicle. The text said the model was defective and he could...