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A state of emergency has been declared in Miami Beach, Florida, and a curfew will soon be imposed. This is in response to violence erupting among spring breakers—including two shootings over the weekend. Read more articles: https://www.ntd.com Newsletter sign up: https://newsletter.ntd.com Subscribe for more videos: https://ept.ms/NTD

More and more Americans are feeling the effects of inflation than ever before. A salad that used to cost $9 now costs $14. It once cost $38 to fill your gas tank and now it costs $58. To assess if there is any end in sight, especially as China begins to lock down its economy again over another virus outbreak, NTD spoke with founder of Alpha Investor Charles Mizrahi. Read more articles: https://www.ntd.com Newsletter sign up: https://newsletter.ntd.com Subscribe for more videos: https://ept.ms/NTD

The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has been able to turn some of its own citizens into de-facto spies for the regime. The long tentacles of their spy agencies reach far beyond China's own borders and are operating in the United States. NTD asked Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) what he thinks of all this. Read more articles: https://www.ntd.com Newsletter sign up: https://newsletter.ntd.com Subscribe for more videos: https://ept.ms/NTD

Harold Henck, a senior chief legalman in the U.S. Navy, has watched Shen Yun six times, and most recently at New York’s Lincoln Center on March 18. He says Shen Yun’s world-class performances, and the message they spread, should not only be accessible to Americans and the free world, but also to those living in China today. “I really loved the overall message of faith and hope and just general a message of love and peace, despite the evils and violence in the world,” said Henck. “I think it’s a shame that this show has been seen all over the world—at least all over the free world—and the people in China themselves can’t see it. “You can only pray and hope that there will be a day where that will not be the case,” he added. For decades, the Chinese communist regime has treated traditional culture as a threat to its power. In fact, Shen Yun is still not allowed to perform in China despite it being a show about Chinese culture. But outside of China, Shen Yun has been welcomed by audiences from all walks of life. “It’s very beautiful. The colors are amazing, and the dancing is also very interesting, culturally,” said Sonia Bromberg, an attorney who also saw Shen Yun at the Lincoln Center on March 18. “There is definitely a big component—emotional, in the inner spirit—that comes out from this piece and dynamic that goes on the stage,” said Ugo Didonato, operations director at Pace Gallery. “You can really feel how passionate everyone is about what they’re doing and what it stands for,” added Deb Neumann, an attorney. In addition to artistry and beauty, Shen Yun honors the spiritual essence of Chinese civilization, such as harmony among heaven, earth, and humankind, and virtues like tolerance, courage, faith, and compassion. Phillip Ruvelas, a technology auditor, also saw in the show “the idea of the gods put us on the earth and that we are here serving the gods, but also growing ourselves to become better in the world we’re given, and the effect the world has on us.” “There’s a glow to all of the dancers and you can tell that they’ve been inspired, for the work that they’re doing, for the dancing that they’re doing, so ‘the beauty of divine beings dancing,’ you can absolutely tell,” Neumann said, referring to the translation of “Shen Yun.” “The breadth and depth of Chinese culture is just incredibly vast, and there’s an awful lot there that we don’t know and it would be great, I think, for everyone to learn more about it.”

Shen Yun wrapped up four performances in Reno, Nevada. Audience members say it's uplifting and empowering. “Outrageous, beautiful. The agility of the people on stage … it's beyond belief. It's extraordinary,” said Byng Hunt, member of the Mono County Board of Supervisors. “The dance with the fans, just absolutely stunning to see the coordination of everyone together,” said Christina Buckalew, account executive at Kerry. “I look at the dedication that these young people have to develop this talent that they show every time they walk on a stage, the choreography, whoever has designed the costuming, the backdrops—it’s absolutely stunning, just stunning. Nothing like it, nothing like it anywhere,” said Lane Baxter, an artist and former opera singer. Each performance consists of about 20 pieces, including from different legends, regions, or dynasties. Themes can range from the elegant Tang court ladies to battlefield generals. “It’s enlightening. I think it enriches me, and it’s almost like it lifts me up,” said Steven Cates, CTO of ARTeSYN Biosolutions. “It’s very empowering.” “It's timeless, it’s traditional, and it’s not going to go away,” said John Cotter, a lawyer. “It’s not like something on television, a television show that people are going to say two years from now, 'Oh, I remember that,' and no one cares, it doesn’t have any value to it. But this has value to it.” Shen Yun’s mission is to revive five millennia of traditional Chinese culture, which was nearly lost under China’s current communist government. “I think it's a great mission, I think it needs to come out. Now, people don't realize the history involved there for so many millennia. And how great the Chinese culture was, should be again,” said Hunt. “I think it’s really important for people to understand what history is and how things were evolved and developed,” said Cates. “With the world that surrounds us now, history gets kind of squished and erased.” “It's a showing of one’s soul, I feel that the soul is involved in what they do,” said Baxter. “I felt that every single one of those young people on that stage gave more than just themselves; they gave everything that they had for whatever reason in their background or what they’re trying to achieve. And it’s stunning to watch.” NTD News, Reno, Nevada

WNBA star Brittney Griner has been detained in Russia since February, when she was arrested at a Moscow airport for alleged drug possession. Russian media said last week that her detention has been extended until May 19. But what kind of resolution should we expect? NTD spoke with a legal expert. Read more articles: https://www.ntd.com Newsletter sign up: https://newsletter.ntd.com Subscribe for more videos: https://ept.ms/NTD

Sometimes life throws you a curveball—or a series of them—and it's hard to stay on your feet. This happened to one Chicago woman. But she says her love for her family gave her the strength she needed to start her own business and get back on her feet. Read more articles: https://www.ntd.com Newsletter sign up: https://newsletter.ntd.com Subscribe for more videos: https://ept.ms/NTD

A district court judge recently blocked a D.C. law that permits minors to get vaccinated without parental consent, ruling that it tramples on the Constitution. Read more articles: https://www.ntd.com Newsletter sign up: https://newsletter.ntd.com Subscribe for more videos: https://ept.ms/NTD

The Babylon Bee has been locked out of its Twitter account for “hateful conduct.” The offense was calling transgender Health and Human Services Assistant Secretary Rachel Levin a man. The company is refusing to delete the tweet to get its account back and says "Truth is not hate speech." Read more articles: https://www.ntd.com Newsletter sign up: https://newsletter.ntd.com Subscribe for more videos: https://ept.ms/NTD

More than three weeks after launching its invasion of Ukraine, the Russian military has yet to capture a single big city in the neighboring country. CENTCOM commander General McKenzie explained some of the fundamental setbacks with the Russian military. Read more articles: https://www.ntd.com Newsletter sign up: https://newsletter.ntd.com Subscribe for more videos: https://ept.ms/NTD

Republican Sen.Josh Hawley is accusing President Joe Biden’s pick for the Supreme Court of showing leniency toward sex offenders. He posted a lengthy Twitter thread highlighting several cases where he says JudgeKetanji Brown Jackson ordered sentences below the minimum guidelines. An expert says her "judicial philosophy" is concerning. Read more articles: https://www.ntd.com Newsletter sign up: https://newsletter.ntd.com Subscribe for more videos: https://ept.ms/NTD

The CDC has removed tens of thousands of deaths linked to COVID-19—including nearly a quarter of the deaths of those under 18 years old. And while many health professionals are taking this as good news, they're also raising concerns about the reliability of the data. Read more articles: https://www.ntd.com Newsletter sign up: https://newsletter.ntd.com Subscribe for more videos: https://ept.ms/NTD

Ukraine's neighbors have taken in over 3 million refugees, according to U.N. estimates. Supplying their basic needs requires a lot of funding, and it'sbecoming a challenge. Chicagorestaurantscame up with a first-of-its-kind event to help out. Read more articles: https://www.ntd.com Newsletter sign up: https://newsletter.ntd.com Subscribe for more videos: https://ept.ms/NTD

A New York congressional candidate, a California-based artist, and the father of an Olympic figure skater are all alleged victims of an espionage scheme by the Chinese Communist Party. The Department of Justice has announced charges against five men. Read more articles: https://www.ntd.com Newsletter sign up: https://newsletter.ntd.com Subscribe for more videos: https://ept.ms/NTD

With Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky making his emotional plea to Congress, some Democrats and Republicans are calling for more support for Ukraine, both humanitarian and militarily. NTD spoke withRep. Diana Harshbarger (R-Tenn.) to discuss this ongoing crisis as well as other issues. Read more articles: https://www.ntd.com Newsletter sign up: https://newsletter.ntd.com Subscribe for more videos: https://ept.ms/NTD

We have been watching closelythe subtle and not-so-subtle moves China and Russia have been making to form an alliance now and leading up to the war in Ukraine. Many members of Congress have also expressed concerns over this growing threat. One of those members is Rep. Steve Chabot(R-Ohio) and NTD asked him for his perspective. Read more articles: https://www.ntd.com Newsletter sign up: https://newsletter.ntd.com Subscribe for more videos: https://ept.ms/NTD

With China starting to emerge from the shadows of the Russia-Ukraine war and President Joe Biden speaking with China's Xi Jinping on a phone call, earlier we sat down with Rep. Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) to discuss China and the crisis here at home. Read more articles: https://www.ntd.com Newsletter sign up: https://newsletter.ntd.com Subscribe for more videos: https://ept.ms/NTD

The cost of energy and the issue of producing that energy back here at home has been at the center of the discussion lately. Rep. Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) represents natural resource-rich Minnesota. NTD spoke with him about the topic, as well as the current situation in Ukraine. Read more articles: https://www.ntd.com Newsletter sign up: https://newsletter.ntd.com Subscribe for more videos: https://ept.ms/NTD

A factory on the outskirts of Lviv, Ukraine, was attacked Friday morning by rocket fire. NTD was in Lviv when it happened and he heard from the governor. Read more articles: https://www.ntd.com Newsletter sign up: https://newsletter.ntd.com Subscribe for more videos: https://ept.ms/NTD

With President Joe Biden's Supreme Court pick on the Hill, it has many people questioning the motives of his pick. One of those people expressing concern is former Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Dr. Ben Carson. Read more articles: https://www.ntd.com Newsletter sign up: https://newsletter.ntd.com Subscribe for more videos: https://ept.ms/NTD

To drill or not to drill? This is the question being debated on Capitol Hill by both chambers of Congress. NTD spoke to Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Ala.), who serves on the Energy and Commerce Committee, to discuss. Read more articles: https://www.ntd.com Newsletter sign up: https://newsletter.ntd.com Subscribe for more videos: https://ept.ms/NTD

As the Ukrainians take up arms to defend the country from a foreign enemy, we are reminded of the significance of our own Second Amendment. NTD spoke with Rep. Michael Cloud (R-Texas) to discuss both issues. Read more articles: https://www.ntd.com Newsletter sign up: https://newsletter.ntd.com Subscribe for more videos: https://ept.ms/NTD

Rep. Nicole Malliotakis's congressional district includesStaten Island and part of Brooklyn. With the recent change in leadership in New York City, NTD had a chance to ask her what the outlook is for the nation's most populous city. Read more articles: https://www.ntd.com Newsletter sign up: https://newsletter.ntd.com Subscribe for more videos: https://ept.ms/NTD

As hundreds of thousands of women and children flee war-torn Ukraine, concerns are growing over how to protect refugees from becoming victims of human trafficking. The U.N. reports that there are many unaccompanied children, andexperts warn that the crisis is a breeding ground for exploitation. Read more articles: https://www.ntd.com Newsletter sign up: https://newsletter.ntd.com Subscribe for more videos: https://ept.ms/NTD

In Boston, seafood suppliers and buyers are gathering at the largest annual seafood trade event in North America where vendors get to showcase their newest and best products. Read more articles: https://www.ntd.com Newsletter sign up: https://newsletter.ntd.com Subscribe for more videos: https://ept.ms/NTD