Saturday, April 19, 2025

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The Top Scams of 2022

FTC officials unpacked the data, offered advice on how to avoid and report scams, and also described the new multi-lingual platform at FTC.gov.

Visual Disinformation Can Be Especially Persuasive, Expert Warns

Richmond Pulse | Compared to written content alone, the addition of visual content enhances emotional arousal and, in some cases, persuasive impact.

Children Don’t Make Decisions: A Community Discussion About Vaccination

Hmong Daily News | Children and adults have the same issues when they get COVID, and just vaccinating the adults in a household is not nearly enough.

Por qué los latinos no quieren vacunar a sus hijos contra covid-19

La Opinión | Latino youth are among the least vaccinated in California, though nationwide children more broadly have some of the lowest vaccination rates of any age group.

Desconfianza y miedo a la vacuna contra Covid-19 orilla a inmigrantes a beber ‘menjurjes’

Kiosko News | Since the pandemic began, botanicals and herbalist shops in downtown Los Angeles reflect the trend toward natural products that help boost the immune system.

接種兒童Covid-19疫苗?多族裔擔心與猶豫

News for Chinese | A new study shows a glaring discrepancy between vaccination rates among Chinese children in San Francisco and their Latino and African American peers.

Long COVID Causes Confusion, Anxiety

Chico Sol | Lack of robust information is leaving patients frustrated when doctors cannot confirm if their ailments are indeed signs of long COVID.

Are We Done With Masks?

Our speakers debated this continuing and contentious issue, and provide advice for keeping children safe amid the ongoing health crisis.

Historic! Biden Nominates Julie Su As Labor Secretary

Julie Su, the daughter of Chinese immigrants, has been nominated by President Joe Biden to serve as Labor Secretary.

Periodismo responsable y de calidad: La vacuna para la desinformación

Impulso Newspaper | Responsible and quality journalism: The Disinformation of COVID Vaccine

California Reparations Task Force’s Push for Equity for African Americans – What’s Ahead?

Speakers addressed why the Task Force was formed, who is eligible to receive reparations, how the program could affect the state's economy.

Shooting Victim in Los Angeles Says Suspect Was ‘Looking for Jewish People’

A day after he was shot walking home from morning prayers, Guy Taieb was back at services Friday morning.

Making Public Transit Safe for the Public

Speakers discussed new legislation addressing the safety of public transportation and the streets. One victim shared her story of being attacked on the subway.

OP-ED: Asian Americans Want Stronger Gun Laws. As Elected Officials, We Must Act.

An overwhelming majority of Asian Americans support tougher gun laws and are now in a position to influence the outcome of elections in states across the country.

Briefing with the IRS — What’s New This Tax Filing Season

Learn about changes in the Earned Income Tax Credit program, new green energy credits, changes in the 1099K and the new tax payers assistance centers.

Disinformation Update: Current COVID 19 and Vaccine/Booster Tropes and Narratives

Digital media monitoring, including on in-language social media platforms, is a critical component to understanding Covid-19 disinformation narratives that are spreading.

Are We Taking Care of Immigrant Elders?

What lessons can we learn about the lives of immigrant elders from the recent tragic mass-shootings? Community service providers, health experts, elders will share insights.

A Pathway To Recovery – Building Toward a Safer and More Resilient Future

Information for Californians impacted by the recent flood disaster to better understand the range of recovery resources available and how to access them online.

‘Horrific Does Not Even Begin to Explain the Video’

By Karanja A. Ajanaku/Tri-State Defender Memphis Sandwiched between a morning call to disband the police SCORPION unit and protesters who shut down the “old bridge”...

Avoid the Great ‘Unwinding’ — 15 Million at Risk of Losing Medicaid

Experts will explain how to avoid losing badly needed Medicaid coverage in the upcoming “unwinding” process.

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