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Jeff Yang @originalsp.in · 20/10/2026

Getting ready to talk one on one with the one-and-only David Henry Hwang at Roosevelt House! For those of you who can’t make it in person, our convo is going to be streamed on Zoom as well! Join us (virtually) if you’re not in NYC: Link to RSVP for the zoom: host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration...

With David Henry Hwang at Roosevelt House

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Jeff Yang @originalsp.in · 19/10/2026

So Netflix Head of Content Bela Bajaria, Head of Indie Film Sheroum Kim and now Head of Film overall Dan Lin are all out in this wave of executive “layoffs.” The three most powerful Asian Americans at Netflix and across Hollywood in general.

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Jeff Yang @originalsp.in · 17/10/2026

I’m delighted to be sharing the stage with my friend and hero David Henry Hwang for this conversation about his life, his plays, the ideas that thread through them and his incredible career as one of the foremost voices of our community! Sure to be packed—if you’re in NYC and able to join please do!

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The City University of New York
Asian American Studies Program
Please join the
Asian American Studies Program
for an evening with Tony- and Obie-award winning playwright
David Henry Hwang
in conversation with journalist Jeff Yang
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 | 6:00 PM
Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute at Hunter College
47-49 East 65th Street, New York, NY 10065
(between Park and Madison Avenues)
Co-sponsored by:
Hunter College Theatre Department and LGBTQ Policy Center
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DAVID HENRY HWANG is a playwright, librettist, screenwriter, and Professor Emeritus at Columbia University. His stage works include the plays FOB (1980, Obie Award), M. Butterfly (1988, Tony Award), Golden Child (1996, Obie Award, Tony nomination), Yellow Face (2007, Obie Award, Tony nomination), and Chinglish (2011, Drama Desk nomination), as well as the musicals Soft Power (2018, Drama Desk nomination) and Flower Drum Song (2002 and 2025, Tony nomination). Called America's most-produced living opera librettist by Opera News, Hwang has written thirteen operas, including An American Soldier
(2014) and, most recently; The Monkey King (2025). M.
Butterfly, Yellow Face, and Soft Power were finalists for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
JEFF YANG is a writer, journalist, and podcast host. He is an expert on Asian American pop culture and is the coauthor of RISE: A Pop History of Asian America from the Nineties to Now (2022) with Philip Wang and Phil Yu and The Golden Screen: The Movies That Made Asian America
(2023). Yang previously wrote the "Tao Jones" column for The Wall Street Journal was the "Asian Pop" columnist at the San Francisco Chronide. He co-hosts the podcast "They Call Us Bruce" with Phil Yu, where they "present an unfiltered conversation about what's happening in Asian America" and have twice hosted David Henry Hwang to discuss his work.
Please RSVP here:

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Jeff Yang @originalsp.in · 14/10/2026

Okay, so Jaime West (D), running for city council in Fayette, IN, clearly heavily pregamed before this interview. Not gonna lie tho, there’s something there. “Fire all republicans” because you “just can’t stand ‘em”? Party on, Jaime West. (And watch til her final comment at the end. Woot)

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Jeff Yang @originalsp.in · 09/10/2026

Trump: Paying more for gasoline is patriotic, we all need to make sacrifices for our country’s survival <higher taxes for billionaires> Trump: NO NOT LIKE THAT

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Jeff Yang @originalsp.in · 05/10/2026

Easy one. This incredibly grim childhood body-horror story is still unsettling when I think about it as an adult <shiver>

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Jeff Yang @originalsp.in · 25/09/2026

Our country has become the geometric fucking epicenter of a fascist typhoon of shit and blood, in part due to her repeated acts of partisan sabotage, and as expected, Jill Stein once again draws her guns and shoots the people marching next to her

@DrJillStein
X.com
If you had high hopes for Democratic Party reform, you may want to reset your expectations.
PS. Stop drinking the cool aid.

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Jeff Yang @originalsp.in · 19/09/2026

We haven’t had an episode for a few weeks, and this new episode helps explain why. With our old friends George and Traci, we talk about aging parents, caregiving and preparing for end of life—and I share a little about the journey we’ve been on with my dad. theycallusbruce.libsyn.com/they-call-us...

They call us preparing for the inevitable

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Jeff Yang @originalsp.in · 10/09/2026

Using an image, show an episode of Star Trek you are sure you’ve seen more than ten times.

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Jeff Yang @originalsp.in · 10/09/2026

He’s collecting ‘em all like Pokémon

The Constitution says a president can be impeached for:
1. Abuse of power.
2. Corruption.
3. Obstruction.
4. Defying the courts.
5. Political retaliation.
6. Election interference.
7. Personal gain.
8. Undermining the Constitution.
9. Treason.

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Jeff Yang @originalsp.in · 09/09/2026

Dark omen: Came across these two pigeons feeding on the roadkill corpse of another pigeon, wtf

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Jeff Yang @originalsp.in · 07/09/2026

So if Trump’s goal is to eliminate all foreign references from American place names, “New York” should also be “New America,” “Los Angeles” should be “The Angels,” and and “San Francisco” should be “Saint Frankie.”

Donald J. Trump
@realDonaldTrump
Many people suggested changing the name of New Mexico, one of the great vote cheating states of all time, to NEW AMERICA.
So much more prestigious and beautiful for the people of that potentially incredible State.
Wow, I Love It!!! President DONALD J. TRUMP
@GIZMOMEMES
WELCOME TO
NEW AMERICA
LAN
NCHANTMI

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Jeff Yang @originalsp.in · 23/08/2026

Hey folks: PLEASE vote for this SXSW panel I’m moderating—last few hours left! We’ll be discussing the true value of the work of Asian American creatives, and whether that impact is recognized by gatekeepers! A vital convo with some amazing speakers! Vote here: participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sx...

SXSWI
2027 March 15-21
Austin, TX
One
60-minute session
THE LUNAR
Presented by FOUNDATION and Nielsen Who Counts? Measuring AANHPI Creative Labor
Sustainability starts with dota.
PJ Raval
Filmmaker
Unraval Pictures
Mariko S. Carpenter
Vice President
Community Engagement
& Inclusive Insights
Nielsen
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Head of Programs
The Lunar Foundation
Jeff Y›1ng
Senior Advisor
Narrative and Digital Intelligence
Pop Culture Collaborative
Vote For My PanelPicker Proposal
Community Voting: August 5-23, 2026

Panel
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How Nielsen measures a community that standard economic data overlooks.
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Why cities lose the ortists they celebrte, and whot keeps them.
Community Voting: August 5-23, 2026

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Jeff Yang @originalsp.in · 17/08/2026

K-POP DEMON HUNTERS fixed the honmoon but didn’t account for this treacherous a-hole

Donald J. Trump
@realDonald Trump
Based on my very good relationship with Kim Jong Un, of North Korea, I am not happy with the fact that the United States has, long ago, agreed to participate in Joint Military Exercises with South Korea. These exercises are not only costly, with much of these costs paid for by the United States of America (as usual!), but send a signal that is totally inappropriate and hostile, to a Country that, as long as Donald J. Trump has been President, has been unthreatening and respectful. Therefore, and based on the fact that it is too late to cancel, I have instructed Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, to substantially reduce the Joint Military Exercises! While somewhat unrelated (?), I recently asked the President of South Korea if they would like to join us in the Denuclearization of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and they said, 'No thanks!" Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DONALD J.
TRUMP
943 ReTruths 4.22k Likes
8/16/26, 5:04 PM

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Jeff Yang @originalsp.in · 12/08/2026

Come on @francescahong.bsky.social let’s gooooo, we’re gonna pull this out!

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Jeff Yang @originalsp.in · 05/08/2026

This is what party unity (and the path to victory) looks like. Primaries need to be substantive contests between candidates with different but compelling visions. And whichever candidate loses , progressive or centrist, needs to support the winning candidate, immediately and with full throat.

Haley Stevens • @HaleyforMI•27m
I love Michigan and am so proud to have put up my hand to serve. I spoke with Abdul a few moments ago to offer him my full support as we work to defeat Mike Rogers this November.
Thank you, Michigan.
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Stevens
FOR US SENATE
Haley Stevens for Senate From haleyformi.com
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Mallory McMorrow
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Congratulations to @AbdulElSayed on winning the Michigan Democratic primary to be our nominee for US Senate. Abdul has my full endorsement and support.
This was a brutal primary (believe me, I know). And Trump and Mike Rogers are counting on us staying divided. Let's prove them wrong by beating Mike Rogers and taking our country back.
MALLORY MCMORROW
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ABDUL EL-SAYED
FOR UNITED STATES SENATE
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Elissa Slotkin • @ElissaSlotkin • 32m
Congratulations to @AbdulElSayed for winning the Democratic nomination for Senate. It's been a long primary, but now it's time to gear up to beat Mike Rogers (again) and win up and down the ticket.
There is nothing more important than the mission of the next 90 days: uniting, keeping this seat blue, flipping the House and Senate, and providing a real check on President Trump.
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Jeff Yang @originalsp.in · 31/07/2026

Okay, animation looks great, there are some funny beats in the new trailer and I THINK ONE OF THE FILIPINA HEROINES FIGHTS WITH A GIANT WOODEN FORK FORGOTTEN ISLAND, you had my curiosity, *now* you have my *attention*

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Jeff Yang @originalsp.in · 27/07/2026

Most implausible aspect of the image: ELAINE IS DEPICTED WEARING A $12 CHICO’S SHIRT HOLY CRAP SHE WOULD RATHER DIE

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Jeff Yang @originalsp.in · 27/07/2026

I’ve known members of the Chao family—specifically, Elaine’s apolitical sisters (Grace and the late Angela)—since our college years. I can’t imagine Elaine, one of the most put-together people in existence, releasing a pic wearing a thin shirt over a visible black bra, UNTUCKED. Just implausible.

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Jeff Yang @originalsp.in · 19/07/2026

INCREDIBLY important convo about Wong Kim Ark and the legacy of birthright citizenship, with his great-granddaughter Sandra Wong and CAA policy head Annie Lee. Such a fascinating walk through the contribution of our community to preserving our Constitution! theycallusbruce.libsyn.com/they-call-us...

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Jeff Yang @originalsp.in · 13/07/2026

There are a lot of weird things about Mitch’s “proof of life” pic, including the fact that he’s sitting in a hospital bed wearing jeans — and an *untucked shirt*, something that I can’t imagine him sporting in a publicly released official photo.

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Jeff Yang @originalsp.in · 07/07/2026

He also held hands with him

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Jeff Yang @originalsp.in · 05/07/2026

Most voters have no idea what “left” or “right” policies actually are; they’re voting purely on cosmetic issues, and pragmatically progressive policies have been attacked as “communism!?!” for generations.

jwilcox79 6h
& threads
The truth is: it's both.
Polling definitely shows that many voters have come to find Democrats inauthentic. The age issue matters there. Particularly in an age when being social media savvy is key to that. Look at how AOC has risen in part by mastering that art.
But polling also *consistently* shows that most Americans think the Democratic Party is too far to the left. Less than 10% think we're too far to the right. A third say we're fine.
Here's a NYT poll done just last month: 1/2
Do you think the Democratic Party is ...
BATTLEGROUND LIKELY VOTERS
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57%
57%
47%
52%
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Too far to the right
8%
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Not too far either way
35%
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• zac_russell93 8h
Democratic leadership: Why do we keep losing?
Voters: Inauthenticity.
DNC: We're probably going too far left.
Voters: It's the inauthenticity...

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Jeff Yang @originalsp.in · 04/07/2026

THIS TIME, THE WHITE SUPREMACISTS TOOK THE METRO (Photo by Cheney Orr, should be nominated for a Pulitzer)

White supremacists surrounding Black girl on DC Metro

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Jeff Yang @originalsp.in · 04/07/2026

To be clear, this is not about restricting the right to speech or assembly. It is about the fact that the highest authorities in this land celebrate the presence of such masked bigots—DESPITE a law on the DC books banning masked rallies with intent to intimidate or deny the civil rights of others.

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Jeff Yang @originalsp.in · 04/07/2026

There’s nothing “happy” about a Fourth of July where the nation’s capital can be invaded by masked white supremacists carrying confederate flags without condemnation (and with tacit welcome) from the White House. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/04/u...

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White Nationalists March in Washington Amid 250th Anniversary Celebrations The group, wearing clothing associated with the organization Patriot Front, assembled near Capitol Hill before leaving the district.
Cheney Orr/Reuters
By Clarence Williams, Madaleine Rubin and Alan Feuer Clarence Williams reported from Washington, D.C.
Madaleine Rubin and Alan Feuer reported from New York.
July 4, 2026, 2:05 p.m. ET

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Jeff Yang @originalsp.in · 03/07/2026

Maybe not the branding to go for given that Latinos and Asians literally make up 40% of the moviegoing market

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Jeff Yang @originalsp.in · 03/07/2026

This insane and narcissistic expense at a time when gas is at q generationally high price due to Trump’s insane and narcissistic war

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Jeff Yang @originalsp.in · 02/07/2026

To be consumed while playing….

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Jeff Yang @originalsp.in · 02/07/2026

No, you were clearly a Nazi, a racist, a bigot, hateful, fascist and uneducated long before any of these things came along, Doreen. But damn, you sure are excited now that you have folks in power who share your Nazi, racist, hateful, fascist and uneducated beliefs.

jamaludindoreen 1d
@threads
I'm not a Nazi because I support Trump.
I'm not a racist because I agreed with Charlie
Kirk.
I'm not a bigot because I disagree with gender ideology.
I'm not hateful because I won't agree with everything you say.
I'm not fascist because I believe in
America First.
I'm not uneducated because I don't believe
ILLEGAL ALIENS should be allowed to stay in my country.
You don't get to rewrite who I am just because you don't like what I believe. LEb

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Jeff Yang @originalsp.in · 01/07/2026

CEO and cofounder of The Federalist: “Sterilization of foreigners” “Dissolution of the Union” The Nazism and Confederacy just JUMPED OUT

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Several ways forward here given the choice of Roberts/Barrett to nullify the 14th Amendment and extra-constitutionally replace it with their own language:
1) Nullification. States issue birth certificates, and they can just stop issuing them to non-citizens. Roberts/Barrett can deal with the fallout and litigate each birth individually.
2) Pack the court. If Robert wants to be a politician who writes laws instead of a judge, then he can fight with 10 more unelected legislators in robes.
3) Deny entry to all pregnant foreigners.
4) Deny entry to all female foreigners.
5) Require sterilization of all foreign visitors prior to entry.
6) Dissolution of the Union. A nation which can't even restrict who gets to be a citizen isn't a nation.
7) Amend the Constitution. This is poin* because once a judge decides he can r
+
the Constitution at will (as Roberts anc

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Jeff Yang @originalsp.in · 24/06/2026

Tired: AIPAC funding Wired; AI PAC funding

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Jeff Yang @originalsp.in · 18/06/2026

Just realizing that the event behind this meme has *got* to be Katie’s inspiration for Patricia’s horrible, no-good wine party experience in episode 4 and I love it #widowsbay

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Jeff Yang @originalsp.in · 28/05/2026

One Milli Vanilli = 1/1000th of a Vanilla Ice

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Jeff Yang @originalsp.in · 27/05/2026

Not only is “observably” an impossible bar to set for the vast majority of encounters you might have with women (may I see your large gamete organs, miss?), but this type of definition of “female” will always false-negative more than half of what Rowling would call “bio-women” anyway

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Jeff Yang @originalsp.in · 26/05/2026

My wife just referred to this dog who popped up on my feed on another site as “the Spencer Pratt of Shibas” and you know, I can see it

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Jeff Yang @originalsp.in · 26/05/2026

I love that people are freeze-framing and waking up to the fact that HOPPERS is the PREQUEL to, like, five other Pixar movies Dr. Samantha Fairfax is the genius who goes on to invent Wall-E, LIGHTYEAR’s Sox the cat, the dog communicators from UP, humanoid cars and MONSTERS INC.’s scream energy, LOL

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Jeff Yang @originalsp.in · 25/05/2026

Sir your cancer is 95% cured, the remaining 5%of the treatment will be focused on the bowling ball-sized tumor in your brain

Insider reporting from an unnamed White House official says the Iran deal is "95% done."
The remaining 5% of negotiations are focused on Iran opening the Strait of Hormuz and turning over all nuclear material.

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Jeff Yang @originalsp.in · 20/05/2026

Everything you need to know about Spencer Pratt is right here. Do not vote for this chud.

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Jeff Yang @originalsp.in · 20/05/2026

N.B.: I registered the domain “assgrabbit dot com” as a joke a while ago (please don’t sue me TaskRabbit) and have always wondered what it would look like in the wild

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Jeff Yang @originalsp.in · 17/05/2026

Me looking at Taiwanese and TAs who somehow convinced themselves Trump would do jack spit to defend Taiwan 🫩

Acyn • @Acyn • 10h
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Trump on Taiwan: When you look at the odds, China is very, very powerful, big country. That's a very small island. Think of it, it's 59 miles away. We're 9500 miles away. That's a little bit of a difficult problem. Taiwan was developed because we had presidents that didn't know what the hell they were doing.
They stole our chip industry.
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U.S. WEAPONS SALE TO TAIWAN PENDING PRESIDENT TRUMP'S [CHINA TRIP]

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Jeff Yang @originalsp.in · 05/05/2026

In honor of the period once known as APA Heritage Month, I wrote an essay about the knee-jerk backlash against Jin Chao in #DEVILWEARSPRADA2 and how it shows why Asians need to become better critics if we want to see continued progress. Please read—and share: blog.angryasianman.com/2026/05/just...

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Jeff Yang @originalsp.in · 01/05/2026

In this vid from the DC US Attorney you can actually see the friendly fire incident where a police officer shoots a Secret Service guy while targeting the alleged WHCD shooter. Cops are apparently trained to: 1. Fire first, investigate later 2. Not worry about bystanders when shooting into a crowd

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Jeff Yang @originalsp.in · 30/04/2026

Wow! KAET MIGHT DIE is an adaptation of Kaet MacAnneny’s memoir of surviving breast cancer. In the movie, Kaet is being played by Awkwafina.

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Awkwafina, Anthony Ramos & Ken Jeong Dark Comedy 'Kaet Might Die' Heads To Cannes Market
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EXCLUSIVE: Capture Entertainment is launching international sales at Cannes on dark comedy Kaet Might Die, the adaptation of Kaet McAnneny's cancer memoir Boobs Gone Rogue.
Filming has wrapped on the movie, which stars Golden Globe and Emmy winner Awkwafina (The Farewell), Grammy winner Anthony Ramos (In The Heights) and The Hangover star Ken Jeong. The project reunites Crazy Rich Asians duo Awkwafina and Jeong as father and daughter.
Mercedes Bryce Morgan, who most recently directed 2025 erotic horror Bone Lake, is helming the script adapted by Angela Gulner and Yuri Baranovsky. The film tells the "true story of a woman (Awkwafina) who has it all—until a cancer diagnosis upends her perfectly ordered life, forcing her to rely on humor and imagination to survive a crumbling marriage and overbearing family."

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Jeff Yang @originalsp.in · 22/04/2026

The @nytimes.com issues the most savage correction in recent sports history on this article about the Queens baseball team's now 12-game losing streak. That burn needs immediate treatment, Mets. Gift link to original article with correction at bottom: www.nytimes.com/2026/04/21/n...

A correction was made on April 21, 2026: Because of an editing error, an earlier version of this article misstated which day the New York Mets suffered their l1th straight loss. It was on Sunday, not Monday. Even the Mets cannot lose on an off day.

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