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Good Afternoon. Today is Wednesday, May 1. We cover the Asian news, culture, and entertainment you need to know in under two minutes!

Laos-born Immigrant Fighting Cancer Wins $1.3 Billion

Lottery: An immigrant from Laos who has been fighting cancer for nearly a decade won this month's historic $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot.

• Saephan was born in Laos and moved to Thailand in 1987, before immigrating to the U.S. in 1994.

• He has been battling cancer for eight years and had his latest chemotherapy treatment last week.

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Hollywood Could Earn $2 Billion With Better API Representation

Hollywood: A study shows that better representing Asian and Pacific Islander (API) content could increase revenue in the U.S. film and TV industry.

• Hollywood could boost its financial revenue by $2 billion to $4.4 billion by effectively engaging with the API market.

• Despite an uptick in API visibility, disparities persist in their portrayal, leaving many Asian Americans feeling misrepresented.

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Hey Friend, You’re Invited To The Potluck!!

Introducing the Dumplings card in Potluck Showdown – a savory dough ball, filled with tasty surprises like meat or veggies.

Whether you prefer them steamed, fried, or boiled, dumplings are a culinary delight that promises to tantalize your taste buds.

This isn't just a card, it's a celebration of Asian cuisine wrapped in a game night experience.

See this card and all of the others in Potluck Showdown 

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Kpop: New Jeans is teasing a fresh comeback with the official music video teaser for "Right Now."

Shotime: Shohei Ohtani achieved another historic feat, registering the hardest swing and hit in MLB this season.

Pokemon: Yakuza lieutenant arrested in Tokyo for stealing Pokémon cards, mirroring Team Rocket's tactics.

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