Ryan General

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While the number of hate and extremist groups in the U.S. decreased slightly in 2024, a new report from the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) claims the decline reflects the growing mainstreaming of their ideologies — not a reduction in their influence. According to the SPLC’s annual “Year in Hate and Extremism” report, released May 22, the total number of active hate and anti-government groups dropped by 5% to 1,371.

1 week ago | nextshark.com | Ryan General

COVID-19 cases are climbing across East and Southeast Asia, with notable increases in Thailand, China, Hong Kong and Singapore. Health authorities attribute the rise to new Omicron subvariants and waning immunity. Thailand and China report sharp increasesThailand reported 33,030 new cases in the week ending May 17, more than doubling the 16,000 recorded the week before. Most infections were concentrated in Bangkok and nearby provinces.

1 week ago | nextshark.com | Ryan General

Seven minors have been charged in connection with a violent assault on a Chinese couple at an apartment complex in Eastgardens, a suburb in Sydney’s southeast, on the evening of May 21. Attack in courtyardAccording to New South Wales Police, Lily (not her real name) and her husband were searching for lost keys in the courtyard of their Oscar Place residence at around 5:15 p.m. when a group of about seven teens began shouting abuse at them.

1 week ago | nextshark.com | Ryan General

Tesla has dropped to 95th place in the 2025 Axios Harris Poll 100, a steep fall from 8th in 2021, reflecting growing disapproval from American consumers. The annual survey ranks major companies based on public perception across categories such as trust, ethics and growth. Tesla’s score of 61.3 places it in the “poor” category, down from “excellent” in previous years. The company now ranks below firms like UnitedHealth Group and BP.

1 week ago | nextshark.com | Ryan General

Justin Simporios, a Filipino immigrant in British Columbia has won the largest individual lottery prize in Canadian history, claiming the entire $80 million Canadian dollars ($57 million) Lotto Max jackpot from the May 9 draw. The 35-year-old resident of Surrey became an instant multi-millionaire after purchasing a Quick Pick ticket at a Walmart in Central Surrey while shopping for hamburger ingredients.