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· Bryan Ke
Will Ireton: What to know about Shohei Ohtani’s new translator
Will Ireton, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ resident hype man and former translator, is now officially serving as Shohei Ohtani’s new translator. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
Vietnam War veterans honored across US on 51st anniversary
National Vietnam Veterans Day was observed across the country on the 51st anniversary of the withdrawal of U.S. combat troops from Vietnam. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
1 in 10 Asian Americans live in poverty, study reveals
A new report from the Pew Research Center (PRC) revealed that about one in 10 Asian Americans live in poverty. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
Jeremy Lin suspended 5 games over blood treatment
Former NBA guard Jeremy Lin received a five-game suspension from the P. League+ (PLG) after he underwent a blood treatment prohibited by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
Thousands gather across US to celebrate Hindu festival Holi
Holi, a Hindu festival that celebrates the triumph of good over evil, has united diverse crowds across major U.S. cities over the weekend. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Olivia Rodrigo announces release date of ‘Guts (Spilled)’
Filipino American singer Olivia Rodrigo unveiled the release date of the special digital deluxe edition of her album “Guts,” aptly called “Guts (Spilled),” during a concert in Chicago this week. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
S. Korean man sentenced to 10 months in prison for shooting dog with arrow
A South Korean man has been sentenced to 10 months in prison for shooting a stray dog with an arrow he purchased online, citing that he did so to avenge his chickens. Key points:
· Carl Samson
Lunar New Year now a recognized holiday in Washington state
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed legislation on Wednesday recognizing Lunar New Year as a state holiday. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
Hundreds gathered nationwide to honor victims of Atlanta spa shootings
The Asian Justice Movement organized events nationwide to commemorate the deadly shooting spree at three metro Atlanta massage spas nearly three years ago. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
Lawmakers mark 3rd anniversary of Atlanta spa shootings, call for stricter gun laws
Members of Georgia’s Legislative Asian American Pacific Islander Caucus held a press conference to commemorate the deadly shooting spree at three metro Atlanta massage spas nearly three years ago. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Korean American artist Yong Soon Min dies at 70
Yong Soon Min, a Korean American artist who was an outspoken advocate for Asian American art, has died at 70. Key points:
· Ryan General
College degrees pay off financially, study finds
Earning a college degree still pays off financially, even as the return on investment varies by major and some demographic groups, a new study shows. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
Michelin-starred sushi restaurant in NYC criticized for offering smaller portions to women
Sushi Noz, a two-star Michelin restaurant in New York City, has gone viral after a negative review on TikTok criticized it for offering smaller portions to female patrons. The negative review: The video review by Luis Carlos Zaragoza criticized the restaurant for the practice…
· Michelle De Pacina
Lung cancer rates increasing among nonsmoking Asian American women: study
A California study reveals a decline in lung cancer rates across various groups, except for nonsmoking Asian American women, where rates are increasing by 2% annually. The data: In the study published in the Chest medical journal, researchers found lung cancer incidence rates…
· Michelle De Pacina
70% of Asian Americans in NYC continue to feel unsafe: study
In a recent study, The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) examined the sense of safety among Asian Americans in New York City, finding that more than 70% still felt unsafe in public settings. Feeling unsafe: Asian American New Yorkers reported feeling most unsafe on public…
· Bryan Ke
Video of Mexican American toddler crying because she’s not Chinese goes viral
A video of a Mexican American girl crying and upset because she is not Chinese has gone viral. About the video: The video, uploaded to TikTok by Jose Reyes, a realtor in Arizona, on Feb. 16, has garnered over 6.1 million views.
· Michelle De Pacina
FBI raids 2 homes of NYC mayor’s director of Asian affairs Winnie Greco
FBI agents conducted searches at two residences belonging to Winnie Greco, a longtime associate of New York Mayor Eric Adams. About the raid: The morning raids took place at two of Greco’s Bronx properties, which are located on the same block, at around 6 a.m. on Thursday.…
· Bryan Ke
Thousands gather for Lunar New Year parades in SF, NYC Chinatown
Tens of thousands of people gathered over the weekend to welcome the Year of the Dragon at the annual Lunar New Year parades in San Francisco and New York City’s Chinatowns. Why it matters: The parades are part of a week-long celebration for multiple cities across the United…
· Bryan Ke
NYC Mayor Eric Adams hosts Lunar New Year celebration
Mayor Eric Adams hosted a Lunar New Year celebration with the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community in New York City, where they welcomed the Year of the Dragon. What happened: The reception was supposed to be held at Gracie Mansion, the official residence of New…
· Michelle De Pacina
NYC subway cellist quits performances after assault, calls for better protection
Iain Forrest, a subway cellist in New York City, announced he will be ceasing his performances in stations following a recent assault, wherein he was struck in the head with a metal bottle. What happened: In the now-viral video of the incident, uploaded to X on Feb. 14, Forrest,…
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