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- Business
Twelve States Sue to Block Paramount–Warner Deal: An Antitrust Battle in the Heart of Hollywood
Twelve states sue to block the Paramount–Warner deal immediately after the federal government gave it the go-ahead — this clash is not just about antitrust law, but about who truly controls American media.
- Gulf Coast
From a Town of 20,000 to the Center of the AI Race: Who Pays, Who Benefits?
Meta just raised its investment in an artificial intelligence data center in a rural Louisiana parish to over 50 billion USD. Here is what you need to know about the project, who is benefiting, and why it differs from wh…
- East Coast
New Jersey Immigration Detention Facility 'Canceled Then Restored' Within Two Weeks: DHS Changes Course for Third Time
DHS reversing its decision three times on the Roxbury detention facility in a matter of weeks demonstrates that the nearly 1 billion dollar immigration detention expansion campaign is proceeding faster than courts can bl…
- US
IRS Extends Federal Tax Filing Deadline to November 2, 2026 for 37 Michigan Counties Hit by Storm and Flooding
Following storms, tornadoes, and flooding that began in April 2026, the IRS has given residents and businesses in 37 Michigan counties nearly seven additional months to fulfill their federal tax obligations.
- Guides
When a Senator Passes Away: Who Will Replace Them, and How Does the Process Work?
An empty Senate seat does not mean voters have lost their voice—a special election can still take place just months later, and Vietnamese Americans are most likely to miss it because the timeline moves fast.
- Digest
News Digest 7/13: Hormuz Tensions Intensify, ICE Controversy, Gold Prices Plummet
Hormuz Strait tensions push gold and global markets into turmoil, while an ICE-related shooting in Houston reignites debate over U.S. immigration policy.
- World
Venezuela earthquake becomes a diplomatic test for a government newly recognized by Washington
The death toll jumping from 1,719 to over 4,400 in just weeks reflects not only the scale of the disaster but also exposes a state lacking capacity to respond, now using humanitarian relief as leverage to break through d…
- Business
TSMC Cashes In on AI, but Capacity Shortage Is the Real Concern
TSMC's record revenue is more than good financial news — it exposes a troubling reality for the U.S. tech industry: nearly all of the world's AI chips depend on the capacity of a single company.
- US
The machinery for disputing the 2026 midterm election results is already being assembled
From a 2020 phone call demanding to find votes to a 2026 draft plan banning mail-in voting, the tools to dispute an election are being assembled piece by piece — while local election commissions quietly prepare according…
- US
Who Will Replace Lindsey Graham in the Senate, and How Does the Process Work?
The sudden death of Senator Lindsey Graham raises a question few Americans have ever considered: what happens when a Senate seat suddenly becomes vacant? Here is a step-by-step guide to the temporary appointment process …
- Business
S&P 500 reaches 12-session high of 7,575.39 points on July 10, 2026
The S&P 500 closed on July 10, 2026 at 7,575.39 points — the highest level in the most recent 12 trading sessions, up 20.62% from the same period last year, according to S&P Dow Jones Indices data.
- Digest
News Digest 12/07: Middle East Tensions, ICE Lawsuit, and the AI Chip Race
From Rep. Ro Khanna being detained in the West Bank to a court order forcing the Tacoma ICE center to allow inspections, plus international stories worth following that Saigon Sentinel hasn't covered separately.
- World
Ten Years After the South China Sea Ruling: Victory in Law, Defeat at Sea — Lessons from a Legal Mechanism Without Enforcement
The 2016 South China Sea ruling achieved absolute legal victory, but ten years later Philippine fishermen are still being chased from Scarborough by water cannons — proof that international law has no enforcement tools w…
- US
Adoption Tax Credit Expanded, with Portion Now Refundable in Cash
The IRS has announced that a portion of the adoption tax credit is now refundable, allowing families to receive cash back even if they owe no taxes — a change that could benefit tens of thousands of families annually.
- NorCal
Cutting Exam Costs: Lessons from California's Bar Exam Collapse
The State Bar of California's plan to cut exam costs turned the February 2025 bar exam into a year-long crisis—an expensive lesson for anyone who believes budget cuts come without risk.
- SoCal
California Transfers School Administration Authority from Voters to Governor
California has stripped most administrative power from the elected Superintendent of Public Instruction position and transferred it to a commissioner chosen by the governor — right in the middle of the election for that …
- World
Death of Former Qatar Emir and the Legacy of a Rare Model of Power Transition
The death of former Qatar Emir closes a rare chapter in Gulf history: a transfer of power while alive, rather than waiting until death — a precedent that has shaped how the region operates to this day.
- World
Hormuz becomes a test case: Iran demands fees, US responds with airstrikes
U.S. airstrikes on Iran expose a deeper dispute: who has the authority to set the rules over the Strait of Hormuz, and whether military force can replace international maritime law.
- US
USCIS Continues to Extend Work Permits for Syrian Citizens Despite Court Permission to End TPS
Although the Supreme Court has cleared the way for ending TPS, an order from another federal court is still forcing USCIS to temporarily extend work permits for approximately 6,100 Syrians until July 10, 2026.
- Digest
News Digest 7/11: U.S. Housing Law, Apple Sues OpenAI, and Thailand Citizenship Scandal
A day of news revolving around tech legal battles, controversial housing policy in the U.S., and a series of matters affecting Vietnamese-American communities from California to Southeast Asia and Orange County region.
- US
Sniper Plot at the White House: U.S. Department of Justice Reveals Security Gap Four Days Before the Event
Only four days separated the moment the FBI discovered the sniper and drone plan from the opening of the UFC event at the White House — a fragile interval exposing surveillance gaps in self-organized militia groups opera…
- East Coast
Virginia's new healthcare subsidies: who in the Vietnamese-American community benefits
Virginia's 150 million USD subsidy only covers a portion of skyrocketing insurance premiums after federal subsidies expired — for many Vietnamese-American small business owners who self-insure, it is both a lifeline and …
- US
Court Order Opens Tacoma Detention Center: Lessons for Vietnamese American Families With Relatives Held by ICE
The court order forcing GEO Group to open the Tacoma detention center for state health inspections is not merely a Washington issue — it exposes a web of financial interests and personnel conflicts shaping how private de…
- World
US-Iran conflict reignites, Vietnamese Americans worry about gas prices and market volatility
Trump's threats of attacking Iran are not just distant geopolitics — they could affect gas prices, stock markets, and retirement funds of Vietnamese Americans in the coming weeks.
- Business
Apple's lawsuit against OpenAI: new legal risks for Vietnamese-origin engineers job-hopping in Silicon Valley
The Apple lawsuit against OpenAI is not merely a dispute between two corporations — it is a reminder to Vietnamese-origin engineers in Silicon Valley that exit paperwork and non-disclosure agreements can now become serio…