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Simu Liu has spoken out against President Donald Trump’s newly proposed U.S. tax plan, which seeks to extend the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) and introduce new measures that primarily benefit high-income earners and corporations. “I’m happy to pay taxes”While not a U.S. citizen, the 35-year-old Canadian actor explained in a TikTok post Thursday that he owns property and pays taxes in the country, making him directly affected by the policy.

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A new study published in JAMA Network this month found that young Asian American children whose parents frequently read to them and told them stories exhibited greater overall well-being. About the study: Researchers from the Northwestern University in Chicago analyzed data from the National Survey of Children’s Health, using a nationally representative sample of 42,846 children aged 6 months to 5 years.

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The National Korean American Service and Education Consortium (NAKASEC) has launched a free mobile app, “Know Your Rights 4 Immigrants,” designed to empower and protect individuals facing growing challenges in the current political climate. With the Trump administration vowing to overturn recent immigration policies, including ending the use of the CBP One app for asylum appointments and reinstating harsher enforcement measures, this resource arrives at a critical time.

Jan 20, 2025 | nextshark.com | Ryan General

A new Stanford University study has revealed that Asian American children, particularly those of Vietnamese and Filipino descent, are at a significantly higher risk of developing allergies compared to their white counterparts. About the study: The study, published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, delved deeper into the specific vulnerabilities of different ethnicities by analyzing health records of nearly half a million children in Northern California.

Jan 20, 2025 | nextshark.com | Ryan General

In his first floor speech as a member of Congress, Representative Dave Min (D, CA-47) strongly criticized proposals to attach political conditions to federal disaster aid for Southern California, calling the move “un-American,” “despicable” and “pathetic.” His remarks on Thursday come as a debate intensifies over Republican-led efforts to impose stipulations on relief funding following the devastating wildfires that have ravaged the region.