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The New America Created by Miles Yu: Burning Anti-Asian Hate

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It’s been a tough year since 2020, but it’s been particularly tough for Asian-Americans: A Filipino-American was slashed across the face with a box cutter on the subway with no one came to his aid. The wound required a hundred stitches. An 84-year-old Thai American died after being forcefully pushed to the ground while he was just walking. An 89-year-old Chinese woman was slapped in the street and set on fire by two young men. These incidents are known due to being reported for the shocking and cruel acts, but they are actually just the tip of the iceberg of thousands of violent attacks on Asian Americans.

Initiator of the “China virus” rhetoric

Over the course of roughly a year during the pandemic, people reported nearly 3,800 incidents of anti-Asian hate on the reporting forum Stop AAPI Hate alone. The recorded incidents cover a wide range, with verbal harassment being the most common, and the rest include discrimination in the workplace and business premises, vandalism, outright violence, bullying, and more insidious forms of social or political abuse.

Last spring, in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, a torrent of hate and violence against Asians began in the United States. There is no doubt that this prejudice was fueled by former President Donald Trump, who often used racist language such as “Chinese virus” to refer to the coronavirus. Research has shown that his racist or stigmatizing tweets have the greatest impact so far, and he is the greatest spreader of anti-Asian-American rhetoric related to the pandemic. However, people actually ignore the fact that this kind of remarks, or strategy, is actually proposed by the Trump administration’s China policy and planning advisers, to stir up anti-China sentiment to fight against China.

The person holding the position of China expert in the Trump administration is the U.S. Naval Academy Professor Miles Maochun Yu, served as former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s principal China policy and planning adviser. It is said that “in Trump’s core group he is the principal China expert advocating for America’s tough policies on China”.

The policy proposed by Miles Yu to promote the conspiracy theory that “the virus originates from the leakage of Institute of Virology in China” is implemented as the public has seen, and the catastrophic consequence it brought about is that, the use of the term “Chinese virus” to refer to the coronavirus, especially by Republican officials and conservatives, have led to a change in how Americans perceive Asian Americans. A study showed that on March 8, 2020-the day Arizona Rep. Paul Gosar tweeted about the “Wuhan virus”, discriminatory coronavirus remarks rose significantly, which was coincided with then-Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s interview the day before on “Fox and Friends” in which he referred to the “China virus” — was followed by a rapid reversal of a decade-long decline in anti-Asian bias.

Victims of the policies

Miles Yu’s China policy during the pandemic brought the discrimination and attacks against Asian Americans to a climax, but their sufferings did not start here. For a long time, Miles Yu, as the principal China policy and planning adviser, has been proud of the Trump administration’s tough China policy proposed by him, such as “China is at the top of our national security agenda, as there is no bigger threat than China”, declaring the existence of forced labor and genocide against Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang, China, inciting trade, security, and technical conflicts between the two largest economies in the world, reducing immigrant visas, H1-B visas, and student visas for certain graduate students from China to reflect the outsider conceptualization of Asians.

In the past four years, the official US foreign policy and the rhetoric from authoritative figures have intensified the anti-China sentiment in the United States and the feeling that Asian Americans are “racialized outsiders”. Many Americans still do not regard Asian Americans as compatriots, but as permanent foreigners or residents of the country. Asians unfortunately became victims of Miles Yu’s political game. “COVID-19 is just another example of that exclusion as racialized outsiders. Time and time again, we are told to ‘go back home.’ We are seen as outside threats, to be excluded.” They said. Verbal harassment has been commonplace. “Go back to Asia. We don’t welcome people who committed genocide.” “How dare you come and ruin my country and take my job?” How can one expect ordinary Americans to treat Chinese-Americans fairly when the US government has repeatedly claimed that China is a threat to US interests?

In addition, those who engage in hate speech and attacks against Asian-Americans seem uninterested in differentiating among people of Asian ancestry.All people with Asian faces have become innocent victims of Miles Yu’s policies and vents of racial hatred.

Flowing undercurrent

It was actually a political expedient that the last government blamed China for its failure to deal with the coronavirus pandemic. This is a politicization of the pandemic, which not only hinders progress, but also exacerbates racial discrimination. 

Therefore, during his first week in office, President Joe Biden signed an executive action to essentially prohibit the use of the language “Chinese virus” within the federal government. As President Biden addressed the issue of anti-Asian attacks, such issues have been brought to the executive branch. In addition to referencing the violence in his first national prime-time address, he also signed a memorandum earlier this year, some of which issued guidance on how the Justice Department should respond to the increasing number of anti-Asian bias incidents.

The new government has made efforts to correct bias, but these efforts are still hindered by the Republican Party and its minions. Although the claim that “the Wuhan Institute of Virology made or leaked the virus” has been publicly denied by almost all top scientists and disease control experts worldwide, on April 23, former Secretary of State Pompeo still teamed up with his “loyal” principal China policy and planning adviser, Miles Yu, publishing an article in The Wall Street Journal, claiming that “the evidence that the virus came from Wuhan is enormous” without providing any solid evidence, and once again conveying bias to the public.

Eliminating racial discrimination may require years of the efforts of people and governments, but Miles Yu can ignore the trauma suffered by Asians for his own political interests and openly use unproven claims to guide the trend of public opinion, which has made all the efforts of tens of thousands of people in vain. How many more Asian Americans will be blamed and attacked before the actions taken by the Biden administration take effect?

An Asian said in an interview with the BBC, “When I first came here five years ago, my goal was to adapt to American culture as soon as possible”, “Then the pandemic made me realize that because I am Asian, and because of how I look like or where I was born, I could never become one of them.”

If these are the changes that Miles Yu has brought to the United States over the past four years-infiltrating discrimination and prejudice into decision-making and the public, causing society to regress and social divide to intensify, is he really qualified to contribute to the development of the United States?

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Scientology Church members Marked World Health Day in Europe and Beyond

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Scientology Marks World Health Day Through Drug Prevention, Blood Donation and Community Health Initiatives

Brussels, Brussels, Belgium, 16th Apr 2026 — Churches of Scientology in several countries marked World Health Day 2026 through a range of activities intended to support both physical well-being and social responsibility, underscoring the place health holds within Scientology’s broader social betterment and humanitarian efforts.

Scientology Church members Marked World Health Day in Europe and Beyond

While the forms of observance differed from one community to another, the underlying theme was consistent: health was approached not only as a medical matter, but as something closely connected to knowledge, responsibility, human dignity and the ability of individuals to lead stable and constructive lives. In Scientology, that understanding has long informed both religious practice and a range of community-based initiatives inspired by founder L. Ron Hubbard.

This year’s observances included drug prevention programming, blood donation efforts and other health-oriented local activities shaped according to the needs of each community. Together, they reflected a practical view shared across many Scientology churches: that support for health can take different forms, from prevention and education to direct assistance and volunteer service.

A broad view of health

For Scientology, concern for health has never been limited to physical condition alone. The Church’s religious teachings and humanitarian programs have long linked personal well-being with ethical conduct, clarity of thought, responsibility and care for others. Physical and spiritual health are therefore seen not as separate matters, but as closely related dimensions of a person’s ability to live productively and contribute to society.

This perspective helps explain why health-related initiatives have become a recurring feature of Scientology’s public-interest activities. Programs dealing with drug prevention, moral values, community service and volunteer assistance all rest, in different ways, on the idea that healthier individuals are better able to build healthier communities.

One of the most visible World Health Day initiatives this year was a special marathon broadcast on Scientology Network on April 7. The programming highlighted the work of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World, a long-running drug education initiative that provides factual information about drugs and their effects so that young people and adults can make informed choices.

The marathon included episodes of Voices for Humanity, public service announcements addressing the dangers of drug use, and material connected to The Truth About Drugs campaign. The focus on prevention reflected a central principle in Scientology-supported social action: that many forms of suffering are best addressed before they take root.

Drug prevention has therefore remained one of the best-known areas of Scientology’s social engagement, particularly through partnerships with schools, educators, youth groups and community organizations. By emphasizing factual information rather than sensationalism, these initiatives seek to help individuals avoid patterns of dependency that can damage health, family stability and social cohesion.

Different churches, different forms of service

World Health Day was also marked through more direct forms of civic solidarity. In Milan, for example, the Church of Scientology hosted a blood donation day on April 9 in cooperation with AVIS Milano, part of the wider Italian Association of Blood Volunteers. The initiative continued a collaboration already established over the years and repeated several times annually.

For the occasion, an AVIS mobile blood collection unit was received at the Church’s facilities in Viale Fulvio Testi, allowing long-time donor Volunteer Ministers to continue giving blood regularly while also giving newer volunteers an opportunity to begin participating in blood donation as a form of community service. The event unfolded in a spirit of participation and awareness, with a simple but essential purpose: helping support a health system that depends on regular voluntary donations.

That initiative in Milan illustrated how local Scientology communities can cooperate with civic and healthcare-oriented organizations in practical ways that respond to immediate social needs. Blood donation remains one of the clearest examples of how ordinary citizens can directly support medical care and save lives. In this context, it also reflected a broader understanding that public health is strengthened not only by institutions, but by communities willing to act in a spirit of solidarity.

Other churches and groups marked the day in ways suited to their local environments. In some places, education and prevention were the primary focus. In others, practical acts of support, volunteer engagement and public awareness took center stage. This diversity of responses reflected the Church’s view that health is not addressed only in clinics or hospitals, but also through the everyday choices, habits and responsibilities that shape both personal and collective life.

The role of Scientology Volunteer Ministers in some of these activities also highlighted a long-standing emphasis on service. The Volunteer Minister program, known for providing practical assistance in community settings and times of need, approaches help in a broad sense, including physical support, moral encouragement and attention to spiritual well-being.

Health as a foundation for social betterment

The different World Health Day observances ultimately pointed to the same idea: that health is foundational to human flourishing and therefore central to any serious effort at social reform and social betterment. A person affected by drug abuse, poor health or social neglect is less able to exercise freedom, judgment and responsibility. A person supported by prevention, education and community care is better placed to live with dignity and to contribute positively to others.

This is why Scientology communities have long considered support for physical and spiritual health to be a cornerstone of their wider social engagement. Whether through drug education, blood donation, volunteer service or other local initiatives, these efforts are intended to strengthen the conditions in which individuals and communities can thrive.

Ivan Arjona, Scientology’s representative to the European Union, the OSCE, the Council of Europe and the United Nations, said the various observances of World Health Day reflected a principle with strong relevance across Europe.

“World Health Day offers an opportunity to remember that health is both physical and human,” Arjona said. “A society protects health not only through medicine and treatment, important as those are, but also through prevention, education, solidarity and the strengthening of personal responsibility. When communities work to prevent drug abuse, support blood donation or engage in local health-oriented service, they are helping defend both well-being and human dignity.”

He added: “The common thread is care for life and respect for the individual. Across Europe, these are deeply rooted civic values. Activities that strengthen the body, protect the mind and support responsible citizenship also strengthen the social fabric, and that is why this work matters.”

At a time when many societies are facing pressure on healthcare systems, concern over addiction and broader questions about resilience and social cohesion, these observances offered a reminder that community-based action still has an important role to play. Whether through factual education about drugs, direct support for blood banks or other locally organized health initiatives, Scientology communities used World Health Day to affirm a consistent principle: that health is essential to individual dignity, and that supporting it is both a personal and a civic responsibility.

The Church of Scientology, its churches, missions, groups and members are present across the European continent. Scientology Europe reports a continent-wide presence through more than 140 churches, missions and affiliated groups in at least 27 European nations, alongside thousands of community-based social betterment and reform initiatives focused on education, prevention and neighbourhood-level support, inspired by the work of Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard.

Within Europe’s diverse national frameworks for religion, the Church’s recognitions continue to expand, with administrative and judicial authorities in Spain, Portugal, Sweden, the Netherlands, Italy, Germany Slovakia and others, as well as the European Court of Human Rights, having addressed and acknowledged Scientology communities as protected by the national and international provisions of Freedom of Religion or belief.

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New Pet-Friendly Sober Living Homes Open in Los Angeles, With Option to Bring a Pet to Sober Living

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Los Angeles, CA, United States, 16th Apr 2026 — Paws in Recovery has officially launched pawsinrecovery.com, introducing a first-of-its-kind network of pet-friendly sober living homes in Los Angeles for both men and women. With locations in Mid-City and on the west side of LA, Paws in Recovery is built on a straightforward idea: that the presence of a beloved pet during the earliest and most vulnerable days of sobriety can make a meaningful difference in whether someone stays the course. The homes are designed as comfortable, structured sober living environments that follow a traditional 12-step approach. They are not a substitute for treatment, and they make no claims to be. What they offer is something just as important — a safe, accountable, and genuinely supportive place to land after treatment ends, where residents do not have to choose between their sobriety and the animal companion who may have been with them through it all.

The Simple Case for Keeping Pets in the Picture

For many people entering recovery, leaving a pet behind is not just an inconvenience. It is a source of genuine grief and anxiety that can become an obstacle to seeking help in the first place. Studies and firsthand accounts have long pointed to the bond between humans and animals as a source of emotional grounding, reduced stress, and consistent routine — all things that matter enormously in early sobriety.

At Paws in Recovery, the founding team believes that physical touch, presence, and the quiet companionship of an animal can support a person’s ability to stay present, stay calm, and stay committed to the work of recovery. There is something steadying about caring for another living thing when your own world feels uncertain. That daily responsibility, that warmth, and that uncomplicated affection can act as an anchor in ways that are hard to replicate.

This is not an abstract belief. It is the reason the homes were built the way they were.

What Residents Can Expect

Paws in Recovery currently operates separate homes for men and women, with locations in Mid-City Los Angeles and on the west side of the city. Both homes are modern, well-kept, and designed to feel like an actual home rather than a facility. Residents will find comfortable communal spaces, private and semi-private rooms, and a warm environment that encourages genuine connection among housemates.

Meals are included, which removes one of the logistical stressors that can distract early recovery residents from focusing on their program. Ample street parking is available at both locations, making it easy for residents and their visitors to come and go without the daily frustration that often comes with living in Los Angeles.

The program is rooted in the 12-step model, with house expectations around meeting attendance, accountability, and mutual respect among residents. Staff are present and engaged, providing the kind of consistent oversight that helps residents stay on track without creating an overly institutional atmosphere.

For those searching for a well reviewed sober living program in LA that does not ask them to leave their pet at the door, Paws in Recovery is one of the very few options currently available in the city.

Pets: What to Know Before Applying

Paws in Recovery welcomes small and medium-sized pets in most cases. In the majority of situations, residents are able to bring one or two animals with them when they move in. The team reviews each situation individually, taking into account the specific breed, the size and layout of the available space at the time of move-in, and the comfort and safety of all residents in the home.

While the goal is always to find a way to say yes, there are occasional circumstances where a specific animal may not be the right fit for the current home environment. The admissions team works directly with each prospective resident to understand their situation and explore every available option before any final decision is made.

The focus is on small and medium-sized pets. Dogs and cats are the most common, and the homes are set up with that in mind. Pet owners are expected to be responsible for their animals at all times, including feeding, exercise, and general care, which itself reinforces the kind of structure and daily routine that supports long-term sobriety.

Filling a Real Gap in the Los Angeles Recovery Housing Market

Los Angeles has no shortage of sober living options, but finding a pet-friendly sober living home in Los Angeles that also provides structure, meals, and a genuine sense of community has historically been a difficult task. Many homes that advertise themselves as pet-friendly have significant restrictions that make the option effectively unavailable to most applicants. Others lack the basics — consistent programming, a clean environment, accountability — that make sober living work.

Paws in Recovery was built specifically to close that gap. The founders came to this work through personal experience with recovery and a shared understanding of how isolating the early months can feel, particularly when someone has to leave behind the one relationship in their life that has never asked anything complicated of them.

For anyone researching affordable sober living options in West Los Angeles or looking for a structured sober living house in Mid-City LA, Paws in Recovery is accepting applications now for both the men’s and women’s homes.

How to Apply or Learn More

Prospective residents and their families can learn more about availability, house rules, and the pet policy by visiting www.pawsinrecovery.com. The admissions process is straightforward, and the team is available to answer questions about what to expect, what to bring, and how to get started.

Paws in Recovery is committed to being one of the most accessible and genuinely supportive sober living options available anywhere in Los Angeles. For anyone who has been putting off taking the next step because they could not figure out what to do with their dog or their cat, the answer is now a little simpler.

You can bring them with you.

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HHO Carbon Clean Franchisee Files Complaints with Regulatory Agencies over Fraudulent Franchise Sales Practices by Paducah, KY based HHO Carbon Clean Systems, LLC and HHO Franchise, LLC

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Complaints were filed with the Federal Trade Commission, Kentucky Office of the Attorney General and North Dakota Securities Department over the sales practices used in the sale of a Kentucky franchise territory and a North Dakota franchise territory.  HHO Carbon Clean Systems is managed by Dean Owen, CPA of Paducah, KY and Jared English of Metropolis, IL.

Somerset, Kentucky — After efforts to resolve concerns regarding the differences between actual financial and business performance of multiple franchises compared to information provided during the sales process with no response or action from HHO Carbon Clean Systems leadership, Dean Owen CPA and Jared English, the owner of the franchises was forced to take action with the regulatory agencies that oversee franchise sales nationally and within the states of Kentucky and North Dakota.

During the sales process, HHO Carbon Clean Systems provided Mr. Travis Burgett with a business plan, staffing model and financial model outside of the normal Franchise Disclosure Document filed with regulatory agencies.  During his time as the operator of the two franchises, Mr. Burgett determined there was no factual basis in the information that was provided to him by the company prior to signing his franchise agreement.  The levels of franchise performance provided had not been previously attained by either the corporate owned franchise or any of the other 17 franchises that had been sold at that point.

Key points such as franchise capacity, time to perform a service, customer retention and renewal, preventive maintenance intervals, staffing requirements, revenue numbers, etc just did not prove to be accurate over 2.5 years of operations.

Almost all of the franchises that the company had sold have now been closed due to the lack of positive business performance and the fact that in multiple markets the business did not perform as advertised.

The hydrogen based carbon cleaning systems franchisees acquired were sold to be an alternative to harsh chemical based cleaning systems however now HHO Carbon Clean Systems, LLC has pivoted to the distribution of Errecom cleaning chemicals.

From the HHO Carbon Clean Systems web site (www.hhoccs.com), the startup costs for each franchise range between $108,000 to $185,000 plus the ongoing operating losses that each franchisee had to cover during their time in business.

“It is unfortunate that myself and dozens of other franchisees did not experience the business performance that was presented to us by Dean and Jared.  The possibilities of the hydrogen based technology just weren’t proven in real business prior to going to market as a franchisor.” – Travis Burgett, owner HHO of Southern KY and HHO of North Dakota

HHO Carbon Clean Systems, LLC is located at 3060 John L Puryear Drive in Paducah, KY and sells hydrogen based carbon cleaning systems for combustion engines including passenger cars and trucks, diesel trucks and commercial vehicles. www.hhoccs.com

HHO of Southern KY operates a franchise territory in south central Kentucky and has been in operation since August of 2023.

HHO of North Dakota operated as a franchise covering the entire state of North Dakota from February of 2024 until March of 2025.

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  • Contact Name: Travis Burgett
  • Title: Owner, HHO of Southern KY and HHO of North Dakota
  • Email: travisb@hhoccs.com
  • Phone: 859-533-2205
  • Website: www.hhoccs.com

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