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· Carl Samson
ICE agents leave Asian man cuffed, screaming at Las Vegas airport before vanishing
A 57-year-old Asian man was left handcuffed and screaming on an airport floor in Las Vegas after two plainclothes ICE agents abandoned him following an attempted arrest, walking away once onlookers began filming. What happened The incident occurred in Terminal 3 at Harry Reid…
· Carl Samson
Manhattan shooter claims brain disease in suicide note
A former high school football player who opened fire in a Manhattan building Monday — killing four people before fatally shooting himself — left a note seemingly blaming the NFL for giving him a brain disease, investigation reveals. What happened: The mass shooting began at…
· Carl Samson
Meet the Asian American woman breaking barriers in Las Vegas politics
Francis Allen-Palenske, who made history as the first Asian American woman elected to both the Nevada state legislature and Las Vegas City Council, is working to ensure AAPI voices help shape the city’s future. Historic firsts: Allen-Palenske, who represents Ward 4, began her…
· Carl Samson
Las Vegas area welcomes its first Filipino Town
After years of community efforts, commissioners in Nevada’s Clark County unanimously voted to establish the Las Vegas area’s first Filipino cultural district along Maryland Parkway, recognizing the contributions of Southern Nevada’s approximately 200,000 Filipino residents. Long…
· Bryan Ke
UFC CEO Dana White says he learned how to play baccarat from Chinese women
Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO Dana White recently shared that Chinese people taught him how to play baccarat. White, 55, shared the story in an episode of “2 Bears, 1 Cave with Tom Segura and Bert Kreischer.” In the interview, he said it all started when he went down to the…
· Michelle De Pacina
Man found guilty of murdering 2 Vietnamese at Las Vegas hotel
On Tuesday, a jury in Las Vegas found a 37-year-old man guilty of breaking into a hotel room at Circus Circus on the Las Vegas Strip and robbing and fatally stabbing two Vietnamese tour leaders, Sang Boi Nghia, 38, and Khoung Ba Le Nguyen, 31, in June 2018. Julius Damiano…
· Carl Samson
Harris and Trump intensify outreach to Asian American voters
Ahead of Election Day, both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are vying intensely for Asian American votes, recognizing the group’s growing influence in swing states. As the race to the White House tightens, their campaign teams are tailoring outreach to capture a demographic…
· Carl Samson
Trump courts Asian American voters in Las Vegas rally
Former President Donald Trump headlined an AAPI-focused rally in Las Vegas on Thursday, centering his speech on policies toward economic growth, public safety and immigration reform. “United for Change,” which was held at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas’ Thomas & Mack…
· Michelle De Pacina
Harris-Walz campaign targets Fil-Am voters in Nevada with ‘Pinoy Pride’ ads
The Harris-Walz campaign recently launched digital ads in Las Vegas, Nevada, to engage Filipino American voters ahead of Filipino American History Month. The ads, which celebrate “Pinoy Pride” and highlight Vice President Kamala Harris’ support for the Filipino community, were…
· Michelle De Pacina
Dave Bautista, Eric Nam join cast of animated ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ film
Actor Dave Bautista and singer Eric Nam are joining the voice cast of the upcoming animated “Avatar: The Last Airbender” movie. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Dwayne Johnson gives surprise first-look at ‘Moana 2’
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson made a surprise appearance at CinemaCon on Thursday, presenting a first look at Disney’s sequel to the hit animated movie “Moana.” Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Keanu Reeves takes center stage for John Wick spin-off and ‘Good Fortune’ reveal
Lionsgate unveiled two new films starring Keanu Reeves at CinemaCon, notably the much-anticipated spin-off “John Wick Presents: Ballerina” and Aziz Ansari’s film directorial debut “Good Fortune.” Key points:
· Bryan Ke
More Hello Kitty Cafes coming to North America as character celebrates 50th anniversary
As Hello Kitty celebrates her 50th anniversary this year, parent company Sanrio is bringing a slew of programs and experiences for U.S. fans, including new Hello Kitty Cafe openings across North America. Breaking the news: Sanrio announced its plans in a press release Thursday…
· Ryan General
12,000-square-foot ‘John Wick Experience’ attraction set for Las Vegas
A “John Wick” attraction coming to Las Vegas later this year will offer fans of the action film franchise a glimpse into the assassin underworld. About the attraction: Developed by Lionsgate and Las Vegas entertainment district AREA15, the 12,000-square-foot attraction will…
· Bryan Ke
‘Ten Times Better’: New York City Ballet’s first-ever Asian dancer gets spotlight in short doc
The short documentary “Ten Times Better,” which premiered at the Lincoln Center in New York City on Saturday, is highlighting the story of George Lee, the first-ever Asian dancer for the New York City Ballet. Lee’s early life: Born in Hong Kong, Lee, now aged 88, spent two years…
· Michelle De Pacina
Joe Biden drinks boba tea at stop on 2024 presidential campaign
President Joe Biden was filmed enjoying a bubble tea as part of his 2024 presidential campaign strategy, eschewing large rallies for intimate visits to places like local businesses. Biden enjoys boba: On Monday, Biden was stopped by reporters as he was walking out of an Asian…
· Michelle De Pacina
H.E.R. electrifies 2024 Super Bowl with guitar solo during Usher’s halftime show
Filipino American artist Gabriella Sarmiento Wilson, known professionally as H.E.R., made a surprise appearance during Usher’s halftime show at the 2024 Super Bowl between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers. The surprise appearance: The Grammy-winning artist got…
· Carl Samson
Japanese Embassy roots for Taylor Swift, assures fans she’ll make it to Super Bowl
As Taylor Swift finds herself busy electrifying Tokyo for her Eras Tour, the Japanese Embassy in Washington, D.C., assured angsty Swifties Friday that she will arrive in time for the Super Bowl in Las Vegas on Feb. 11. Driving the news: Swift, who is currently dating Kansas City…
· Carl Samson
US cities kick off Lunar New Year celebrations
Multiple cities across the U.S. have gone ahead with Lunar New Year celebrations over the weekend, calling for luck as they usher in the Year of the Wood Dragon. Where it happened: The Lunar New Year does not officially arrive until Feb. 10, but events have already kicked off in…
· Michelle De Pacina
Dave Bautista, Brenda Song to star in Gia Coppola’s ‘The Last Showgirl’
Dave Bautista and Brenda Song are among the star-studded cast of director Gia Coppola’s upcoming drama film “The Last Showgirl.” About the film: The movie follows a seasoned showgirl navigating life after her 30-year run abruptly ends. Set in Las Vegas, the film explores the…