A recent survey shows Asian Americans have higher anxiety levels than any other racial group in the U.S. This anxiety comes amid ongoing debates about immigration, citizenship, and U.S.-China relations. Despite being seen as successful, Asian Americans face discrimination, worries about their place in society, and mixed public attitudes.
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About 44% of Asian Americans feel worried about life right now, more than any other group.
Asian Americans are the only racial group where worry (44%) is higher than hope (40%).
66% of Asian Americans support diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, higher than the 48% average.
More than 1 in 5 U.S. adults think Chinese Americans are a threat to society.
Nearly 25% of U.S. adults believe Asian Americans are more loyal to other countries than the U.S.; half of people are unsure.
Almost 40% of Americans cannot name a famous Asian American.
Anti-Asian hate crimes dropped 17% from 2024 to 2025 but remain about 200% higher than in 2015.
The survey was conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago for The Asian American Foundation, based on 1,500 U.S. adults surveyed in early 2026.
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The White House is reconsidering its stance toward Anthropic, an AI company previously seen as a security risk, after conflicts with the Pentagon over Anthropic's advanced AI models. The government is working on new policies to manage how top-level AI systems are used by federal agencies amid ongoing legal and political disputes.
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Anthropic is an AI company whose advanced models have caused concern in the Pentagon.
The Pentagon and Anthropic have had legal battles over how Anthropic's AI can be used in classified settings.
Anthropic was labeled a supply chain risk, a status usually given to foreign threats.
The Trump administration aimed to support innovation in AI by being hands-off initially.
As AI models become more powerful, the White House is now shaping rules on access and use.
Despite conflicts, government agencies are testing Anthropic’s AI model called Mythos.
The White House is considering an executive order to address government AI use and its disputes with Anthropic.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized Anthropic’s leadership during Capitol Hill testimony.
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Podcaster Joe Rogan criticized the idea of war against Iran in a recent episode of his show, despite efforts by President Donald Trump to regain his support. Rogan discussed the impact of conflict on ordinary people and questioned the fairness of punishing civilians for actions they did not take.
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Joe Rogan spoke against war with Iran during a podcast episode.
President Donald Trump has made efforts to win back Rogan's support.
Rogan's comments highlighted the harm done to innocent civilians in conflicts, like in Gaza and potentially in Iran.
Rogan appeared with President Trump in the Oval Office recently.
Despite public disagreements, Rogan and President Trump remain friendly.
Rogan is influential among young men, an important group for President Trump’s support.
The situation reflects some division in support for President Trump.
This story is ongoing and may develop further.
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On May Day, over 3,000 protests are planned across the U.S., with workers and families calling for strikes and change. The article discusses frustration with both political parties and highlights the history and importance of unions in fighting for worker rights.
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More than 3,000 May Day protests will happen in the U.S. this year, more than twice last year’s number.
Protesters want no work, no school, no shopping, and an end to billionaire control.
There is anger not just at President Trump, but also at the Democratic Party for not supporting workers enough.
The 8-hour workday was once a radical demand that led to protests and violence 140 years ago.
Current powerful figures like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos are seen as continuing economic struggles for workers.
Unions provide workers with better pay, benefits, dignity, and political power.
High voter turnout and the election of a Democratic socialist mayor in New York show growing political involvement by working people.
The article’s author is active in a union and is running for Congress to promote workers’ interests.
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has started an early review of ABC’s broadcast licenses as part of an investigation into Disney’s diversity and inclusion practices. This review comes after President Donald Trump called for the firing of ABC host Jimmy Kimmel, who made a joke that upset the president and first lady.
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The FCC is investigating Disney’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies for possible violations of anti-discrimination rules.
ABC owns eight TV stations, including major ones in New York and Los Angeles.
The FCC’s early license review order came a day after President Trump demanded Jimmy Kimmel be fired.
Legal experts say it is difficult for the FCC to revoke ABC’s licenses and question the timing of the review.
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr alleges Disney’s DEI policies might have caused racial and identity-based hiring quotas.
Disney denies any wrongdoing and is confident it complies with FCC rules and the law.
The FCC rarely denies license renewals; the last known denials were in 1975 for biased news coverage.
The FCC also asked another broadcaster, Bridge News, to file early license renewal applications recently.
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Hundreds of foreign doctors finishing their medical training in the U.S. face possible forced departure due to slow processing of their visa waiver applications. These waivers allow them to stay and work in underserved areas, but delays could leave many communities without needed doctors.
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The visa waiver program lets foreign doctors switch from training visas to temporary work visas if they agree to work in underserved locations for three years.
The program is managed by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
There is currently a large backlog of waiver applications causing delays not seen in recent years.
If applications aren’t approved by July 30, doctors might have to leave the U.S.
Employers would then need to pay a $100,000 fee to hire these doctors under a different visa, which many hospitals cannot afford.
The backlog affects hundreds of physicians who trained in the U.S. and were planning to work in rural or disadvantaged communities.
HHS says it is working on improving the process and reviewing applications but has not explained the cause of delays.
The delay could worsen doctor shortages in many underserved areas, negatively impacting patient care.
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The Villages, Florida, is the largest retirement community in the world, known for its active lifestyle and mostly conservative residents. President Donald Trump is visiting to give a speech, which has excited his supporters but also led to planned protests by Democrats, creating political tension in the community.
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The Villages is a large, master-planned retirement community mainly for people over 55.
It covers 30,000 acres across three counties and four zip codes in Florida.
Residents enjoy activities like pickleball, live music, and golf carts as their main transport.
The community has traditionally voted Republican and supported President Trump in all his presidential elections.
President Donald Trump is visiting to promote his economic policies before the midterm elections.
Democrats in the Villages are organizing protests against Trump’s visit.
A recent anti-Trump protest drew nearly 7,000 people at two locations within the community.
Political discussions have become sensitive, and many residents avoid talking politics to keep peace.
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Far-right activist Laura Loomer denied claims that she worked against Vice President JD Vance. She stated she has proof to show she supported Vance and President Donald Trump, especially around the time of the Republican National Convention.
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Laura Loomer denied working against Vice President JD Vance.
She said she has "receipts" (proof) supporting her claim.
Loomer responded after an alleged accusation from former Fox News host Tucker Carlson.
Loomer said she flew with President Trump to the Republican National Convention after he was shot.
She claims to have supported Vance in the days after the convention.
Loomer and Tucker Carlson have had conflicts, especially after Carlson criticized President Trump.
Newsweek has not verified if the interview with Carlson took place.
Newsweek contacted all involved parties for comment but had no immediate response.
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A new poll shows Vice President JD Vance leading the early Republican primary race for the 2028 presidential election with 37% support among Republican voters. Vance also has the highest favorability rating, with over 70% of Republicans viewing him positively, while other potential candidates have lower support and less recognition.
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The poll was conducted in April 2026 with 802 Republican and Republican-leaning voters.
JD Vance leads with 37% support in the 2028 Republican primary race.
Marco Rubio is second with 16%, Donald Trump Jr. has 13%, and Ron DeSantis has 7%.
Nikki Haley received 4% support, and 9% of voters were unsure.
Vance’s favorability rating is 71%, the highest in the field.
Rubio’s favorability is 63%, Donald Trump Jr.’s is 59%, and DeSantis has 62%.
Many other candidates have low name recognition among Republican voters.
Early polls like this do not guarantee final results but show which candidates are gaining early support.
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Republican Senator Rick Scott said that higher gas prices in the U.S. are very bad but worth it to keep the country safe. He linked the rise in gas prices to protecting freedom and preventing nuclear threats. Gas prices in some places, like Florida and California, have risen sharply, causing shortages and high costs for drivers.
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Senator Rick Scott called the rising gas prices “terrible” but believes they are a necessary trade-off.
The national average gas price is $4.39 per gallon, up from $2.98 before the war in Iran.
California has the highest gas prices in the nation, with over $6 a gallon.
Florida drivers are experiencing shortages and high prices above $4 per gallon.
Scott said higher prices help keep families safe and protect freedom from nuclear threats.
The situation is linked to global conflicts affecting oil supply and prices.
The news is still developing and updates may follow.
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Republicans are preparing for the 2026 midterm elections amid concerns about losing their slim majorities in Congress. They are using redistricting, new voting rules, and a recent Supreme Court ruling that limits parts of the Voting Rights Act to improve their chances.
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The Republican Party controls the White House and both houses of Congress with narrow majorities.
Historically, the party in the White House often loses seats in the midterm elections.
Recent Republican performances in special elections have been weak.
Rising gas prices and President Trump's declining popularity may hurt GOP support.
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to weaken parts of the Voting Rights Act related to racial considerations in drawing voting districts.
The ruling may allow Republican-led states to redraw congressional districts in ways that favor their party.
Florida passed a new congressional map expected to help Republicans, with similar efforts underway in several other states, sometimes facing court challenges.
Democrats have also redrawn maps expected to benefit their party by about 10 seats.
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Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie, was kidnapped from her Arizona home three months ago. Despite a large search and FBI involvement, authorities have not found her or identified a suspect but continue to investigate.
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Nancy Guthrie disappeared from her home near Tucson, Arizona, on January 31 and was reported missing on February 1.
Drops of her blood were found on her front porch, indicating she was taken against her will.
A masked person was captured on Guthrie’s doorbell camera on the night she vanished; this individual is considered a suspect.
The suspect was described as about 5-foot-9 or 5-foot-10, carrying a large backpack, and wearing a ski mask and gloves.
DNA evidence that doesn’t match Guthrie or her close contacts was found in her home; this DNA is being analyzed but results are delayed.
Family members, including Guthrie’s children, are not considered suspects.
The FBI and local authorities are working together and following leads in hopes of finding new evidence.
No significant updates or breakthroughs have been made public since the initial surveillance footage was released.
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President Donald Trump said there is "not much of a connection" between missing or dead scientists and workers linked to advanced research, despite earlier concerns about possible links. He mentioned investigations are ongoing and a full report will be released.
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A series of disappearances and deaths involving scientists and research workers has raised public and government interest.
President Trump previously called these incidents "pretty serious stuff" and noted some were important people.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the administration would investigate these cases.
Trump said he has been briefed and found little connection among the cases.
He explained that some individuals died by suicide or had illnesses, while others had different causes.
The U.S. has many scientists, so a small number of incidents does not necessarily mean a pattern.
The administration plans to release a full report on the findings.
The situation is still developing and more information will be shared later.
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Six people were hurt in a stabbing at Foss High School in Washington state after a fight. Police arrested a student suspect, and all injured people, including the suspect, were taken to the hospital in stable condition.
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The stabbing happened at Foss High School in Washington state.
Six people were injured: five students and one adult security guard.
All injured individuals were taken to the hospital and listed as stable.
The suspect, a Foss High School student, was also hurt and detained by police.
The suspect faces five counts of first-degree assault. First-degree assault means a serious attack that is planned or very harmful.
Police responded quickly and secured the scene soon after the incident.
Foss High School closed the next day and planned to reopen with counselors available to support students and staff.
The incident is under investigation, and police asked for any video footage from witnesses.
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Barry Christian, a 54-year-old Republican candidate for the Oklahoma State Senate, was found dead inside his vehicle in a rural area of Oklahoma. He had been reported missing after missing a scheduled meeting, and authorities are investigating the cause of his death.
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Barry Christian was a drilling consultant from Sayre, Oklahoma.
He was 54 years old and running for the Oklahoma State Senate District 38 seat.
Christian was reported missing after he did not show up for a scheduled meeting.
His last known location was Sayre on Tuesday before he was reported missing on Wednesday.
His body was found inside his vehicle on Thursday in the Sandy Sanders Wildlife Management Area near Erick, Oklahoma.
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is handling the case, with assistance from local police.
The cause and manner of death have not yet been made public.
An investigation into his disappearance and death is ongoing.
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The House of Representatives passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, known as the Farm Bill, after some disagreement among Republicans. Fourteen Democrats voted for the bill, which aims to help farmers but includes measures that caused debate, such as pesticide regulations.
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The Farm Bill passed in the House by a vote of 224 to 200.
Fourteen Democrats voted in favor of the bill, crossing party lines.
Most Republicans supported the bill, with only three opposing it.
The bill is called the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026.
Its main goal is to support farmers and agriculture.
Some parts of the bill, especially related to pesticides, caused disagreements.
The vote happened amid infighting among Republican members.
The article lists the names of the Democrats who voted for the bill.
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New South Wales (NSW) recorded a record 66 deaths in custody and police operations last year, including a high number of Indigenous people. Many deaths were due to self-harm, mainly by hanging, despite efforts to remove hanging points in prisons.
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There were 66 deaths in custody and police operations in NSW in the past year, 18 more than the previous year.
Thirty-nine deaths happened in custody; 12 of those were First Nations (Indigenous) people, the highest number recorded.
Nine of the 39 custody deaths were intentional self-harm, mostly by hanging.
NSW has invested $16 million to remove points in cells where people could hang themselves, covering almost 800 cells so far.
The number of Indigenous people on remand (waiting for trial) has risen by 63% in the last five years.
Twenty-seven deaths occurred due to police operations, including crashes during police car chases and during sedation or restraint.
The coroner called the record number of Indigenous deaths “profoundly distressing” and emphasized the impact on families and communities.
Some deaths from natural causes might still involve preventable issues like care or supervision, which will be investigated in inquests.
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Two employees were shot and killed during a bank robbery in Berea, Kentucky. Police are searching for the masked suspect and have asked the public to report any suspicious activity.
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The robbery happened at a U.S. Bank on Chestnut Street in Berea on April 30, 2026, around 2 p.m.
Two bank employees were fatally shot by the suspect.
The suspect is described as about 6 feet 3 inches tall, wearing a light-colored hooded sweatshirt, dark gloves, gray pants, and light-colored athletic shoes.
Police do not know if the suspect stole anything or escaped on foot or by vehicle.
Kentucky State Police urged residents to stay alert, keep doors locked, and report suspicious behavior.
The city of Berea has about 16,000 people and is located 40 miles south of Lexington.
Police hope the suspect will turn himself in to prevent more harm.
Authorities released an image of the suspect and continue the search.
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A senior police officer and two staff at Northamptonshire Police are being investigated for allegedly lying about the existence of video footage in a legal case. The footage shows a woman, Nadine Buzzard-Quashie, being forcefully arrested after she was reported missing, which led to a court case and legal penalties for the police chief.
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Nadine Buzzard-Quashie was arrested in Northampton in September 2021 after being reported missing.
Police used force against her, including wrestling her to the ground; she claims the treatment was degrading.
Buzzard-Quashie requested body-worn video footage of her arrest under the Data Protection Act.
Northamptonshire Police refused to provide the footage, prompting her to take legal action.
The police chief, Ivan Balhatchet, was found in contempt of court for not releasing the footage and fined nearly £300,000.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is investigating a senior officer and two staff for providing false statements about the video’s existence.
Audit logs showed the footage existed and had been viewed multiple times, contradicting police statements.
Buzzard-Quashie is suing the police force for assault and wrongful arrest, with a civil trial set for April next year.
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Florida Republicans have passed a new congressional map that will likely help them win up to four more U.S. House seats in the November election. Governor Ron DeSantis supports the map, saying it reflects Florida’s growth and politics, but Democrats say it unfairly weakens their chances.
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Florida’s Republican-led legislature approved new congressional district boundaries this week.
The new map could give Republicans up to four additional U.S. House seats.
The map uses “packing” and “cracking,” methods that group or split voters to influence election outcomes.
Governor Ron DeSantis supports the new district lines as reflecting Florida’s population and political leanings.
Democrats argue the map is a political power grab and call it illegal under Florida’s ban on partisan gerrymandering.
The Tampa Bay area districts now lean more Republican, affecting Democratic Representative Kathy Castor’s seat.
In the Orlando area, the map combines diverse voters into districts that may weaken Democrats’ chances.
Legal challenges to the new map are expected before the elections.
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