China's Ministry of State Security claims overseas groups are funding influencers to promote "lying flat" to hinder national development. However, social media users attribute their fatigue to domestic issues, not foreign influence.
A New York Fed survey reveals higher food insecurity in the U.S. now than during the COVID-19 pandemic, with 10% of families skipping meals and 16% relying on donations, exacerbated by economic strain and rising food prices.
Dandong, China, sees increased activity in cross-border ties with North Korea as rail links resume, with trade up 23% to $988M in the first four months of 2026.
Aimee Bock, former leader of Minnesota charity Feeding Our Future, was sentenced to nearly 42 years in prison for a $250 million fraud scheme. The case, which involved fraudulent claims for children's meals during the pandemic, was cited by the Trump administration to justify an immigration crackdown.
