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A new retrospective study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association reveals that Hmong American adults experience strokes at a younger age compared to their White counterparts.

The study, which focused on Hmong communities in the U.S., found that Hmong patients were more susceptible to a rarer and more deadly type of stroke called intracerebral hemorrhage. Additionally, they had higher blood sugar levels than White patients with the same type of stroke.

The research included 128 Hmong and 3,084 White stroke patients treated at a Minnesota hospital. Hmong patients' strokes occurred at an average age of 60 for ischemic strokes and 56 for hemorrhagic strokes, while White patients' average ages were 70 for both types. 

• Elenor Mak launched the Jilly Bing doll line on Sunday to address the lack of Asian representation in the toy market. Inspired by her 2-year-old daughter's desire for a doll that resembled her, Mak founded the company to create authentic dolls that celebrate Asian American culture and accurately portray Asian children. The first doll, named after Mak's daughter Jillian, received an enthusiastic response from her daughter and has garnered nearly 1,000 pre-orders nationwide. The dolls will be available for purchase online starting August 1.

• Volleyball players from across North America gathered in New York City's Chinatown over the weekend for the 35th NYMini nine-man volleyball tournament. The two-day event featured 100 teams competing at four different locations. Toronto Connex A and Toronto Storm X emerged as the winners in the men's and women's divisions, respectively. The unique nine-man volleyball sport originated in Taishan, China and was brought to the United States by Chinese immigrants, who used it as a way to unwind and connect with others. The NYMini tournament served as a preparation for the upcoming North American Chinese Invitational Volleyball Tournament in Baltimore.

• Enraged women from the Meitei community in Manipur, India set fire to the homes of two men accused of sexually abusing tribal women. The incident was sparked by a viral video showing Meitei men harassing and forcing two Kuki women to strip naked on May 4. The "Meira Paibis" or "Mothers of Manipur," a group of Meitei women activists, condemned the assault and sought capital punishment for the accused. The violence has led to nationwide protests, bringing attention to the ethnic conflict between the Meitei majority and Kuki community, resulting in deaths and displacement in the region.

• The Korean indie rock band, The Rose, has unveiled their "DAWN TO DUSK" headline tour with 17 scheduled dates. Starting on October 4 at San Francisco's Bill Graham Civic Auditorium and ending on November 12 at Los Angeles' Kia Forum, the tour will visit various cities including Seattle, Vancouver, Denver, Toronto, New York, and Miami, among others. The tour announcement coincides with the release of their latest singles, "Back to Me" and "Alive," and will coincide with the launch of their second studio album, "DUAL," along with the debut of the "Alive" music video. This comes after the success of their previous world tour, "Heal Together," and their debut album "HEAL," which reached No. 4 on Billboard's Heatseekers Chart. Artist presale tickets for the upcoming tour will be available starting on July 31.

• Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson will represent China at this year’s FIBA World Cup.
   
• The Japanese film studio behind several Makoto Shinkai films has recently produced a short anime to commemorate this year’s Pokémon World Championships.
   
• A 16-year-old boy from eastern China has broken the Guinness World Record for most jump-rope skips in one minute.
   
• A Japanese pizza restaurant chain is making headlines for its new menu item: “Ice Cream Fondue Pizza.”
   
• Researchers have found evidence of the oldest known preparation of curry outside India in Vietnam.