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Horrified by the wave of anti-Asian violence, she is giving her community tools to protect themselves.

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Michelle Tran, a Chinese and Vietnamese medical student who lives in the city, was horrified by this increase in violence and wanted to do something to help her community. “As an Asian American woman, I’ve seen that we can be targeted by our appearance,” Tran said. “My friends started spitting and shouting insults and being … Read more

A 17-year-old boy died by suicide hours after being tricked. The FBI says it is part of a worrying increase in ‘sextortion’ cases.

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Within hours, the 17-year-old Boy Scout and Boy Scout had died by suicide. “Someone came to him pretending to be a girl and they struck up a conversation,” his mother Pauline Stuart told CNN, fighting back tears as she described what happened to her son days after she and Ryan finished visiting various colleges he … Read more

Oklahoma lawmakers pass near-total abortion ban

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May 19 (Reuters) – Oklahoma lawmakers on Thursday gave final approval to a bill that would ban nearly all abortions and allow private citizens to sue anyone who helps women terminate a pregnancy. The bill would take effect immediately after being signed by Republican Governor Kevin Stitt, making it the most restrictive ban on abortion … Read more

PGA Championship: Rory McIlroy Impresses With Tiger Woods And Jordan Spieth Fighting At Southern Hills | golf news

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Rory McIlroy set the pace in Tulsa after a five-under-65, while Jordan Spieth started his career Grand Slam bid with a two-to-72; Tiger Woods trails nine after an opening round of 74 – Watch the PGA Championship throughout the week live on Sky Sports Golf By Ali Stafford Last update: 05/20/22 1:50 am Use Chrome … Read more

Third launch attempt for Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft

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The Starliner is due to dock with the ISS about 24 hours after launch and deliver over 500 pounds (226 kg) of cargo – including food and provisions such as clothing and sleeping bags for the current crew on the station. American aerospace giant Boeing is making a third attempt to reach the International Space … Read more

Biden invokes Defense Production Act to increase infant formula supply

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WASHINGTON, May 18 (Reuters) – President Joe Biden took steps on Wednesday to address a shortage of infant formula in the United States, invoking the Defense Production Act to help manufacturers source the ingredients needed to increase supply. , said the White House. Biden also directed US agencies to use commercial Department of Defense aircraft … Read more

New York mayor says he is not reinstating mask mandates as health officials say city is on ‘high’ level of Covid alert

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“I’m proud of what we’re doing and how we’re not allowing Covid to overtake us,” Mayor Eric Adams said during a news conference Wednesday, after he was asked about reinstating a mandate, specifically in the city’s schools. “We are preparing and not panicking.” To defend his position, Adams cited what he said were steady city-wide … Read more

US ‘Confident’ Turkey Will Overcome Concerns Over Finland and Sweden NATO Offers: Joe Biden Advisor

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War in Ukraine: Biden’s adviser said the US is ‘confident’ that Turkey’s concern will be overcome. Washington: The United States is “confident” that Turkey’s concerns about Finland and Sweden’s NATO membership can be overcome, a senior adviser to President Joe Biden said on Wednesday. “We are confident that, ultimately, Finland and Sweden” will join NATO … Read more

US accuses casino mogul Wynn of acting as Chinese agent

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WASHINGTON, May 17 (Reuters) – The U.S. Department of Justice on Tuesday sued Steve Wynn, former CEO of Wynn Resorts (WYNN.O), to force him to register as an agent for China and charged him with to pressure then-President Donald Trump. at the request of Beijing in 2017. Wynn’s lawyers have denied the allegations, saying he … Read more