Yi-Jin Yu

New York

Senior Digital Lifestyle Reporter, Good Morning America Digital at ABC News

Contributing Writer at Freelance

Senior Digital Lifestyle Reporter @GMA/@ABC News, covering Family & Living stories #IMaSeawolf

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Bookstore owner speaks out after 'book brigade' of 300 goes viral

1 week ago | abcnews.go.com | Yi-Jin Yu |Alyssa Acquavella

Over 300 people helped Serendipity Books move its books to a new storefront. ByYi-Jin Yu and Alyssa Acquavella Community members in Chelsea, Michigan lined up to form a “book brigade” and help local bookstore Serendipity Books move books from their old store location to a new store location. Burrill StrongIf you ask, they will come. That's what one independent bookstore in Michigan learned when it put out a call for help to move thousands of books to its new storefront.
Starbucks announces uniform change, sparks criticism on TikTok

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Yi-Jin Yu

Starbucks is changing its uniform for employees, returning to an emphasis on its signature green aprons.
American Airlines partners with AT&T to announce free in-flight Wi-Fi

1 week ago | abcnews.go.com | Yi-Jin Yu

American Airlines is bringing free Wi-Fi to its fleet starting in 2026. The Fort Worth-based carrier announced the upgrade Tuesday, saying it was partnering with fellow Texas-based company and telecommunications giant AT&T to offer the Wi-Fi feature, which will be available to the airline's AAdvantage loyalty members on over 2 million flights starting in January of next year.
Starbucks announces uniform change, sparks criticism on TikTok

1 week ago | abcnews.go.com | Yi-Jin Yu

The updated staff dress code is set to go into effect May 12. ByYi-Jin YuA Starbucks employee serves coffee. StarbucksStarbucks is changing its uniform for employees, returning to an emphasis on its signature green aprons.
Kate Middleton stars in new short film about the power of nature

1 week ago | abcnews.go.com | Yi-Jin Yu

Kate, the Princess of Wales, is starring in a new short film highlighting the benefits of being in nature. Kate has championed the natural environment and spending time in nature and gardens for several years, showcasing how nature can boost empathy, resilience and more. "I find it a very spiritual and very intense emotional reconnection I suppose, these environments," Kate said in a statement released by Kensington Palace.
Tax Day 2025: How to get food freebies and discounts

1 week ago | abcnews.go.com | Yi-Jin Yu

See how you can cash in on a free pastry or 1-cent cheeseburgers on Tuesday. ByYi-Jin YuKrispy Kreme is offering customers a sweet "tax break" on doughnuts on Tax Day, which falls on April 15. Courtesy of Krispy KremeTax Day, which falls on April 15, is just around the corner, and multiple restaurants are offering customers a sweet break with free or discounted food and drink offers this Tuesday. After filling out your annual filing, head out for one of these enticing Tax Day promotions.
What to know about A$AP Rocky and Rihanna and their family

1 week ago | abcnews.go.com | Yi-Jin Yu

The music power couple became parents in 2022. ByYi-Jin YuRihanna and A$AP Rocky attend the 38th Annual Footwear News Achievement Awards, Dec. 4, 2024, in New York. Cindy Ord/WireImage/Getty ImagesRapper and musician A$AP Rocky is getting ready for fashion's biggest night as one of the co-chairs of the 2025 Met Gala. Get to know the artist and entrepreneur and his family before the star-studded charity fundraiser kicks off on May 5.
Bombero del Departamento de Bomberos de Los Ángeles habla tras muerte de su esposa por grave complicación durante parto

1 week ago | abc7.com | Yi-Jin Yu

LOS ANGELES -- Un esposo, padre y bombero de Los Ángeles cuenta su historia para crear conciencia sobre una grave complicación del embarazo tras la muerte de su esposa luego de dar a luz a su primer hijo. Matthew Okula, de 34 años, le dijo a "Good Morning America" que su difunta esposa, Hailey Marie Okula, enfermera de urgencias y una popular influencer de la plataforma en línea "RN New Grads", falleció el 29 de marzo a los 33 años.
Netflix’s ‘Bad Influence’ puts the world of child influencers under microscope

1 week ago | abcnews.go.com | Yi-Jin Yu

“Bad Influence” is Netflix’s No. 1 show in the United States. ByYi-Jin Yu“Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing,” a new three-part docuseries premieres, April 9, 2025, on Netflix. NetflixA new docuseries is putting the world of child influencers under a magnifying glass. "Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing," a three-part series, premiered April 9 on Netflix and has already skyrocketed to the No. 1 spot in the United States in the television category on the streaming service.
Fisher-Price recalls over 250,000 stroller toys due to choking hazard

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Yi-Jin Yu

YI-JIN YUThu, April 10, 2025 at 7:17 PM UTC2 min readToy brand Fisher-Price is recalling over 250,000 stroller toys because they may pose a choking hazard. The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Fisher-Price announced the recall of approximately 253,000 of Fisher-Price’s Brunch & Go stroller toys Thursday since the “yolk of the toy egg can crack and create small parts,” which can potentially lead to a child putting a small part in their mouth and choking on it.