The fentanyl crisis is no longer an abstract issue—it’s hitting close to home for many in California’s Asian and Pacific Islander (API) communities. In 2023, 233 API individuals in California died from fentanyl-related overdoses, up from 203 in 2022. Among API individuals, fentanyl was involved in 51% of all drug-related deaths.

NextShark Studios has joined the upcoming sci-fi thriller Trüebadour as a producing partner, further expanding its footprint in film and television. The film, written and directed by Jennifer Zhang, stars BuzzFeed Unsolved and Ghost Files creator Ryan Bergara in his feature lead debut.

In 2016, an elderly Vietnamese cab driver in Orange County’s Little Saigon accepted a late-night fare. He was tired. It was late. But he needed the extra money.

Sumo wrestling is often seen as a spectacle of brute force—massive men colliding in an explosive test of strength. But behind the rituals, behind the carefully choreographed movements, lies a deeply immersive world built on discipline, tradition, and a lifelong commitment to something larger than oneself.

China unveiled multiple countermeasures on Tuesday, immediately after new U.S. tariffs on its imports took effect. This marks the latest development in an escalating trade dispute that began with President Donald Trump’s weekend announcement of broad tariffs targeting multiple trading partners.

Twenty-four Filipino nationals were recently deported for alleged illegal activities, according to Philippine Ambassador to the U.S. Jose Manuel Romualdez.

GOP lawmakers in Texas are moving forward with legislation to restrict foreign land ownership in the state, targeting China and other countries deemed hostile to U.S. interests. The move, which follows efforts introduced in recent years, reignites a debate centered on discrimination and civil rights, especially among Asian American communities.

Four Pennsylvania state universities are facing a civil rights complaint filed Tuesday for allegedly discriminating against Asian and white students through their participation in a minority-focused STEM program, marking another challenge to race-conscious academic initiatives following last year’s Supreme Court decision on affirmative action.

Simu Liu recently shed more light on the controversy involving Canadian bubble tea company Bobba during his appearance on the show “Dragon’s Den.” In a LinkedIn post on Tuesday, Liu detailed his experience on the show, revealing that producers actively pushed for a viral confrontation

Basketball star Jeremy Lin is set to return to the NBA stage — not as a player, but as a coach.