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The survey, conducted by Politico/Morning Consult, found that 71 percent of AAPI adults said Trump is a major or minor reason for hostility during the COVID-19 pandemic. Among different ethnic groups in the survey, 66 percent of Chinese respondents listed Trump as a major reason for discrimination. Japanese and Korean individuals followed closely behind, with 63 and 59 percent blaming Trump respectively. Pacific Islanders were the least likely to point fingers at Trump, though 55 percent still said he played a significant role....

Although the final results are still contingent upon the counting of certain ballots in some areas, many major media outlets have declared Biden the winner of the election. Biden has already announced members of his transition teams and White House staff. Trump, however, claimed that he actually won the election and has alleged widespread voter fraud. Trump’s allegations, although unsubstantiated, have resonated with some Republicans. In a poll published Wednesday by Vox and Data for Progress, 57 percent of Republicans polled said they strongly agreed that voter fraud helped Biden in the election....

Despite the Davis drama resulting in little action, there was no shortage of consequential moves made with the contenders in the Eastern Conference improving themselves for the coming stretch run and eventual playoff battles. NBA TRADE DEADLINE: Biggest winners and losers Looking at the transactions through the lens of “NBA 2K19” shows how those teams have improved significantly. The 76ers and Raptors are the clear winners from the deadline. The Bucks, currently holding the NBA’s best record, also came away having boosted their roster....

American alligators can be found mainly in Florida, Georgia, Alaba­ma and Louisiana. They reside in freshwater rivers, lakes, swamps and marshes. Here are eight astonishing facts you should know about alligators. Alligator Eyes Glow in the Dark Like cats, alligators have a tapetum lucidum at the back of each eye. It is a reflective layer behind the retina, which increases the amount of light for night vision in many nocturnal vertebrates....

When naturally occurring, vitamin B9 is known as folate. Folate is found in many different types of fruits and dark green leafy vegetables. If you’re deficient in folate, you may experience symptoms such as muscle weakness, unexplained fatigue, and anemia. This article lists eight of the most folate-dense foods to add to your diet, as well as general information about folic acids. What Are Folic Acid and Folate? Folic acids and/or folate, also known as vitamin B9, are essential for your health....

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Makes careless mistakes, is inattentive to detail Has trouble paying attention (tasks, playing) Doesn’t seem to be paying attention when someone is talking to him Doesn’t follow through (homework, chores, jobs); easily sidetracked Is organizationally challenged Avoids tasks requiring sustained focus (like schoolwork) Can’t keep track of or often loses keys, glasses, papers, tools, etc. Is easily distracted Is forgetful/loses things Blurts out answers before the question is asked Fidgety, squirmy; taps hands or feet Feels restless, running or climbing inappropriately Struggles to play quietly/do quiet activities “On the go” as if “driven by a motor” Excessive talking Struggles to wait for his turn Interrupts others, inserts self into others’ discussions/games...

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Always wash the peel extremely well before use. If possible, prefer organic sources rather than those which have been sprayed, especially for any food or internal use. If you can’t get organic fruit, use a very good fruit and vegetable scrub to remove chemical traces. See “Warnings” below for the possibility of dermatitis and allergic reactions to citrus peel. Use the peel of a kumquat to make marmalade. Just cook the chopped peel with sugar-water until it’s like a syrup — use your favorite marmalade recipe....

Zinaida Kononova, 81, who underwent surgery to remove an intestinal obstruction on August 14, was pronounced dead after she failed to respond to resuscitation efforts following the operation. Kononova’s niece, Tatyana Kulikova, was told her aunt had been recorded as clinically deceased for 15 minutes, Fr24 News reported. Local authorities in the Kursk region of western Russia, where Kononova is currently being treated, confirmed that “a woman hospitalized in the Gorshechensky Central Regional Hospital woke up in the morgue, where she was sent after she was pronounced dead in a regional hospital,” Russia’s RIA Novosti news agency reported....

Among 478 institutions surveyed, nine in 10 restrict free speech in some capacity, accounting for 88 percent of all colleges across the U.S., according to the report, published Tuesday by the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE). “FIRE rates schools as ‘red light,’ ‘yellow light,’ or ‘green light’ institutions based on how much speech protected by the First Amendment their policies restrict in a number of categories, including protest, online speech, harassment, and civility,” states the report, entitled “Spotlight on Speech Codes 2021: The State of Free Speech on Our Nation’s Campuses....

Wednesday marks the 18th anniversary of the terror attacks that took the lives of almost 3,000 people. Nearly two decades after four planes were hijacked and crashed; many people who were alive that day can still remember where they were and what they did in the aftermath. To ensure that people never forget the events of that day, honor those who lost their lives and remember those who exhibited immense heroism, places around the country host memorial services....

Defendants, including Tu Lan, a prosecutor with the Hanyang People’s Procuratorate, were allegedly directed by Chinese government officials to harass, stalk and coerce an American couple in order to convince them to return to China. Court documents allege these efforts were part of “Operation Fox Hunt,” an illegal global effort on behalf of the PRC to repatriate some of its emigrated citizens. Two of the nine indicted have also been charged with obstruction of justice and conspiracy to obstruct justice in connection with “Operation Fox Hunt....

Health officials stated at least 20 people, including nine children, were killed in an explosion in Gaza, though it was unclear if a rocket was to blame for the blast. However, some rockets were near enough to set off alarms in Jerusalem, around 60 miles north of Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Hamas of crossing a line with the rocket attacks. “Whoever attacks us will pay a heavy price,” he said, warning that the fighting could “continue for some time....

These symptoms may last for 2 weeks or more and they may stop and come back again. These are called “recurrent episodes. ” In this case, the symptoms are more than just a “bad day. ” They are severe changes in mood that affect the way someone functions socially or at their job. You may have stopped going to school or showing up for work. Similarly, these feelings might make you lose interest in some of your favorite hobbies or activities, like playing sports, doing crafts, or visiting with friends....

Capt. Jim Duering, of the Grand Island Police Department, said he had never seen a child “with this level of hostility and seriousness of offenses,” The Omaha World-Herald reported. Grand Island deputies said the boy’s spree started around 10:30 p.m. They responded to a complaint and warned the boy against riding his bike in the middle of the street. However, the situation quickly escalated and a local resident reported the child had hijacked a 2007 Honda Civic....

More than 90 percent of Thailand’s 317,506 confirmed coronavirus cases and 2,534 deaths since the start of the pandemic have come since the beginning of April. These rising numbers have prompted the government to enact even more stringent rules in Bangkok and surrounding areas on Friday. Such measures include closing spas, limiting hours for public transit and restricting the opening times of markets and convenience stores. “There is something wrong with the government policies....

Tom Moore, with the help of a walking frame, is aiming to complete 100 laps of his backyard in Bedfordshire, England, by his 100th birthday at the end of April to raise funds for NHS Charities Together. He set up a fundraising page last week and initially aimed to raise $1,250. That target was hit in just 24 hours and a second target of $125,000 was also quickly reached....