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Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Simu Liu engaged to girlfriend Allison Hsu after two years of dating
Simu Liu is officially engaged to Allison Hsu. The Kim's Convenience actor shared the news to his Instagram followers on Sunday, posting a photo with his now-fiancée, who showed off a diamond ring on her finger. 'From weekends in Paris, day trips to Palm Springs, long nights on set, afternoons vegging on the couch and everything in between, I choose you forever and always,' the caption read. Liu and the marketing actor were first romantically linked back in November 2022 when they both attended the Violent Night premiere in Los Angeles. One year later, in 2023, the Barbie actor opened up in an interview with People about what he learned from Hsu. 'I think she really just has taught me the value in so many things. She's absolutely changed my life, so I'm very, very grateful to have her,' he said about her at the time. 'She's really taught me that you have to fight for the time with the people that you love, she's really taught me that you need to be intentional and tend to each and every one of the relationships that matter to you.' Liu's engagement comes a few months after he starred as a guest Dragon on Canada's Dragons' Den, where he sent the internet into a frenzy for accusing a boba tea brand of cultural appropriation. During the episode, Fiset and Frenette, both from Québec City, asked for a $1m investment from one of the Dragons for an 18 percent stake in their company. The due claimed that Bobba offers 'unique' ready-to-drink bubble tea with 'popping boba.' Bubble tea typically combines flavorful milk or regular tea with chewy tapioca balls for an added layer of sweetness. In their pitch, Fiset and Frenette defined bubble tea as 'that trendy sugary drink that you queue up for and you're never quite sure about its content.' Liu interjected to say: 'Hang on, hang on. I'm quite sure about its content, but continue.' The two entrepreneurs declared 'those days' of bubble tea were 'over' as Bobba has now 'disturbed' the market and 'transformed this beloved beverage into a convenient and healthier ready-to-drink experience' with 'high-quality tea, fruit juice, and our famous popping boba.' According to Britannica, bubble tea originated in T'ai-nan, Taiwan, in the 1980s. However, variations of the drink have since popped up throughout East Asia with fresh flavors like matcha green tea and taro tea. 'I'm concerned about this idea of 'disrupting' or 'disturbing' bubble tea,' Liu said in response to the pitch. However, Minhas asked, 'Why?' cutting Liu off. 'There can be new takes on things,' she added. 'Sure,' said Liu. 'But I'm looking at-' 'Not everything has to be traditional,' said Minhas. 'Then there's also the issue of cultural appropriation,' Liu continued. 'There's an issue of taking something that's very distinctly Asian in its identity and quote unquote 'making it better,' which I have an issue with.'
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Simu Liu engaged to girlfriend Allison Hsu after two years of dating
Simu Liu is officially engaged to Allison Hsu. The Kim's Convenience actor shared the news to his Instagram followers on Sunday, posting a photo with his now-fiancée, who showed off a diamond ring on her finger. 'From weekends in Paris, day trips to Palm Springs, long nights on set, afternoons vegging on the couch and everything in between, I choose you forever and always,' the caption read. Liu and the marketing actor were first romantically linked back in November 2022 when they both attended the Violent Night premiere in Los Angeles. One year later, in 2023, the Barbie actor opened up in an interview with People about what he learned from Hsu. 'I think she really just has taught me the value in so many things. She's absolutely changed my life, so I'm very, very grateful to have her,' he said about her at the time. 'She's really taught me that you have to fight for the time with the people that you love, she's really taught me that you need to be intentional and tend to each and every one of the relationships that matter to you.' Liu's engagement comes a few months after he starred as a guest Dragon on Canada's Dragons' Den, where he sent the internet into a frenzy for accusing a boba tea brand of cultural appropriation. During the episode, Fiset and Frenette, both from Québec City, asked for a $1m investment from one of the Dragons for an 18 percent stake in their company. The due claimed that Bobba offers 'unique' ready-to-drink bubble tea with 'popping boba.' Bubble tea typically combines flavorful milk or regular tea with chewy tapioca balls for an added layer of sweetness. In their pitch, Fiset and Frenette defined bubble tea as 'that trendy sugary drink that you queue up for and you're never quite sure about its content.' Liu interjected to say: 'Hang on, hang on. I'm quite sure about its content, but continue.' The two entrepreneurs declared 'those days' of bubble tea were 'over' as Bobba has now 'disturbed' the market and 'transformed this beloved beverage into a convenient and healthier ready-to-drink experience' with 'high-quality tea, fruit juice, and our famous popping boba.' According to Britannica, bubble tea originated in T'ai-nan, Taiwan, in the 1980s. However, variations of the drink have since popped up throughout East Asia with fresh flavors like matcha green tea and taro tea. 'I'm concerned about this idea of 'disrupting' or 'disturbing' bubble tea,' Liu said in response to the pitch. However, Minhas asked, 'Why?' cutting Liu off. 'There can be new takes on things,' she added. 'Sure,' said Liu. 'But I'm looking at-' 'Not everything has to be traditional,' said Minhas. 'Then there's also the issue of cultural appropriation,' Liu continued. 'There's an issue of taking something that's very distinctly Asian in its identity and quote unquote 'making it better,' which I have an issue with.'
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
DOGE's haphazard takeover of Social Security risked data of millions of Americans ‘leaking into the wrong hands'
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency's haphazard takeover of the Social Security Administration risked data of millions of Americans 'leaking into the wrong hands,' the department's ousted acting chief of staff warned. Tiffany Flick, a civil servant of 30 years, detailed the speed with which a DOGE associate was parachuted into the administration to access sensitive data. Flick, who was forced out last month, said she was 'seriously concerned' that Social Security programs can continue to run without disruption and did not rule out that benefits could be delayed or not paid out at all as a result of DOGE's takeover. The former civil servant's warning, first reported by the Washington Post, was filed in a declaration with a federal lawsuit brought by Democracy Forward, representing a coalition of unions and retirees, seeking emergency relief to halt DOGE's 'unprecedented, unlawful seizure of personal, confidential, private and sensitive data regarding millions of Americans across the country from the Social Security Administration, in violation of the law.' Responding to the allegations made by Flick, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement to The Independent: 'Any American receiving Social Security benefits will continue to receive them. The sole mission of DOGE is to identify waste, fraud and abuse only.' Flick warned in the declaration that 'the stakes are high.' She abruptly retired on February 16, along with acting commissioner Michelle King, after resisting DOGE's demands to gain access to some of the most sensitive and confidential data. DOGE software engineer Akash Bobba was brought in by newly appointed Chief Information Officer Mike Russo and 'rushed' through onboarding so he could access the systems that house sensitive data. 'I did not understand the apparent urgency with which Mr. Bobba needed to be onboarded and given access to SSA's systems and data, which are highly sensitive,' Flick wrote in the declaration. Flick said that she did not believe Bobba had a 'sufficient understanding of the sensitive nature of SSA data or the ways to ensure confidentiality.' She also noted that Bobba was working on accessing the systems from the Office of Personnel Management, ' surrounded by employees and officials of other agencies and White House components who have, to my knowledge, never been vetted by SSA or trained on SSA data, systems or programs.' 'Others could take pictures of the data, transfer it to other locations and even feed it into AI programs. In such a chaotic environment, the risk of data leaking into the wrong hands is significant,' Flick warned. Russo and DOGE officials wanted to access databases containing information about anyone with a Social Security number. It would allow them to see extensive information including a person's name, the name of their spouse and dependents, their work history, financial and banking information, immigration or citizenship status and martial status. Bobba needed access to 'everything, including source code,' which Flick said that not even the 'most skilled and highly trained experts' would be provided with. Russo 'was evasive' when Flick asked for justification as to why Bobba required access to this sensitive information. After Flick pushed back, officials grew 'impatient,' and she was ousted. 'I am deeply concerned about DOGE's access to SSA systems and the potential to inappropriately and inaccurately disclose this information,' Flick warned. 'Especially given the rushed nature in which we were required to onboard and train Mr Russo and Mr Bobba. 'I am not confident that DOGE associates have the requisite knowledge and training to prevent sensitive information from being inadvertently transferred to bad actors,' Flick added. She also said that DOGE has 'already used SSA data to spread mis/disinformation' about the amount of fraud in the Social Security benefits programs, including that millions of deceased people are receiving benefits, a claim that has been parroted by President Donald Trump. Flick said this is 'invalid and based on an inaccurate understanding' of the agency's data and programs. 'SSA's benefits' file contradicts any claim that payments are made to deceased people as old as 150 years,' Flick wrote. Democracy Forward is urging the court to block the Trump administration's 'unlawful' attempt to access the private data of millions of Americans. 'Americans should be able to trust the government to protect their confidential data and yet – again – the Trump administration has shown a blatant disregard for the law and its obligations to the American people by granting unprecedented levels of access to unappointed and unvetted individuals,' Skye Perryman, President and CEO of Democracy Forward said in a statement.
The Independent
10-03-2025
- Business
- The Independent
DOGE's haphazard takeover of Social Security risked data of millions of Americans ‘leaking into the wrong hands'
Elon Musk 's Department of Government Efficiency 's haphazard takeover of the Social Security Administration risks data of millions of Americans 'leaking into the wrong hands,' the department's ousted acting chief of staff warned. Tiffany Flick, a civil servant of 30 years, detailed the speed with which a DOGE associate was parachuted into the SSA to access sensitive data. Flick, who was forced out last month, said she was 'seriously concerned' that SSA programs can continue to run without disruption and did not rule out that benefits could be delayed or not paid out at all as a result of DOGE's takeover. The former civil servant's warning, first reported by the Washington Post, was filed in a declaration with a federal lawsuit brought by Democracy Forward, representing a coalition of unions and retirees, seeking emergency relief to halt DOGE's 'unprecedented, unlawful seizure of personal, confidential, private, and sensitive data regarding millions of Americans across the country from the Social Security Administration, in violation of the law.' Responding to the allegations made by Flick, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement to The Independent: 'Any American receiving Social Security benefits will continue to receive them. The sole mission of DOGE is to identify waste, fraud, and abuse only.' Flick warned in the declaration that 'the stakes are high.' She abruptly retired on February 16, along with acting commissioner Michelle King, after resisting DOGE's demands to gain access to some of the most sensitive and confidential data. A DOGE software engineer, Akash Bobba, was brought in by newly appointed Mike Russo and 'rushed' through onboarding so he could access the systems that house sensitive data. 'I did not understand the apparent urgency with which Mr. Bobba needed to be onboarded and given access to SSA's systems and data, which are highly sensitive,' Flick wrote in the declaration. Flick said that she did not believe Bobba had a 'sufficient understanding of the sensitive nature of SSA data or the ways to ensure confidentiality.' She also noted that Bobba was working on accessing the systems from the Office of Personnel Management, ' surrounded by employees and officials of other agencies and White House components who have, to my knowledge, never been vetted by SSA or trained on SSA data, systems or programs.' 'Others could take pictures of the data, transfer it to other locations, and even feed it into AI programs. In such a chaotic environment, the risk of data leaking into the wrong hands is significant,' Flick warned. Russo and DOGE officials wanted to access databases containing information about anyone with a Social Security number. It would allow them to see extensive information including a person's name, the name of their spouse and dependents, their work history, financial and banking information, immigration or citizenship status and martial status. Bobba needed access to 'everything, including source code,' which Flick said that not even the 'most skilled and highly trained experts' would be provided with. Russo 'was evasive' when Flick asked for justification as to why Bobba required access to this sensitive information. After Flick pushed back, officials grew 'impatient,' and she was ousted. 'I am deeply concerned about DOGE's access to SSA systems and the potential to inappropriately and inaccurately disclose this information,' Flick warned. 'Especially given the rushed nature in which we were required to onboard and train Mr Russo and Mr Bobba.' 'I am not confident that DOGE associates have the requisite knowledge and training to prevent sensitive information from being inadvertently transferred to bad actors,' Flick added. She also said that DOGE has 'already used SSA data to spread mis/disinformation' about the amount of fraud in the Social Security benefits programs, including that millions of deceased people are receiving benefits, a false claim that has been parroted by President Donald Trump. Flick said this is 'invalid and based on an inaccurate understanding' of SSA's data and programs. 'SSA's benefits' file contradicts any claim that payments are made to deceased people as old as 150 years,' Flick wrote. Democracy Forward is urging the court to block the Trump administration's 'unlawful' attempt to access the private data of millions of Amercians. 'Americans should be able to trust the government to protect their confidential data and yet – again – the Trump administration has shown a blatant disregard for the law and its obligations to the American people by granting unprecedented levels of access to unappointed and unvetted individuals,' Skye Perryman, President and CEO of Democracy Forward said in a statement.
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
5 times as many African Americans die of overdoses in SF, compared to other groups
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Fifty-nine people died of accidental drug overdoses in San Francisco in January. While that is still too many, health officials say things are moving in the right direction. 'Since April, we have seen a monthly, year over year, decline in overdose deaths. In 2024 we saw the lowest number of overdoses since the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner started tracking this in 2020,' said Dr. Naveena Bobba, acting director of the San Francisco Department of Public Health. This car model continues dominance in CA sales for third straight year At a news conference Wednesday, San Francisco public health officials said they remain concerned that African Americans are dying at a rate five times higher than any other community in the city. As a result, the Department of Public Health is expanding access to medications to treat those addicted to opioids 'Last year, we launched on-demand buprenorphine with a focus of nighttime telehealth outreach in the Tenderloin,' said Bobba. 'And we are happy to say we are on track to bring the service to the Bayview neighborhood. This spring, we will be in the Bayview getting people on the phone with a doctor when they want treatment.' 'Buprenorphine, what it did for me, it gave me time and space so that I could recover, and I didn't have to deal with those, those cravings and I got a chance to rebuild my life,' said Shavonne Allen, who is in recovery. Celebrity chef Tyler Florence abruptly walks away from Union Square kiosks Allen is featured in the department's 'Living Proof' campaign and does outreach with the community group Code Tenderloin 'When I see the other Shavonnes out there, I'm able to share my story and represent what living proof looks like, and that recovery and returning to a meaningful, purposeful life is possible,' she said. The SF Public Health Department said it's also partnering with various African American organizations to better reach that community. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
