BANGKOKâShares were mostly lower in Asia and U.S. futures fell after China reported Monday that its economy expanded at a 4.8 percent annual pace in January-March. Benchmarks fell in Tokyo, Seoul, Taipei, and Shanghai. Seoul edged higher. Markets in Europe and in Hong Kong and Sydney were closed for holidays. Wall Street benchmarks declined last…
Sen. Cruz Presses Judge Jackson On Whether He Can Identify As A âWomanâ Or âAsian Manâ
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Biden Honors Atlanta Shooting Victims, Says Asian Americans Spent 2020 âIn Fear for Their Livesâ
March 19, 2021 6:26 PM ET President Joe Biden honored the victims of recent shootings in Atlanta on Friday, saying the attacks were hate crimes aimed at Asian Americans. Biden gave the speech honoring the victims in place of a rally touting the passage of his American Rescue Plan. Eight people were killed in shootings…