We dig deep into the story of seven-year-old Alexis Patterson, who’s been missing for 20 years, and examine how racial bias affects the way the police and media handle cases of missing children. We also explore the impact that the pandemic has had on young children and their development. Help USA TODAY investigate missing kids…
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If there’s any indication that what happens next in China is a big deal for the U.S. economy, it’s that Federal Reserve officials mentioned the country’s Covid-related lockdowns eight times at their latest policy meeting on June 15. Chair Jerome Powell and others warned of several “downside risks,” including “larger-than-expected effects on economic growth” from…
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They have been stabbed, had acid thrown at them and barred from public transport. This is now a reality for some Asian Americans bearing the brunt of increasing tensions between the United States and China. The COVID-19 pandemic and US presidential race are creating the perfect storm, as experts warn the two countries could be…
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