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April 18, 2018
1 big thing: Teens don't feel safe at school
Most U.S. teenagers are now worried a shooting could happen at their school, according to a survey released today by the Pew Research Center.
Why it matters: Kids go through enough at school without fearing for their safety.


By the numbers, per Pew:
- "86% of teens [ages 13 to 17] say that preventing people with mental illnesses from purchasing guns and that improving mental health screening and treatment would be effective."
- "Roughly eight-in-ten teens (79%) say that having metal detectors in schools would be effective..."
- "66% say the same about banning assault-style weapons."
- 39% "say that allowing teachers to carry guns in schools would be very or somewhat effective at preventing school shootings; 35% of teens say this would be not at all effective."
The bottom line: Parkland has left a terrible legacy of anxiety among teenagers and their parents — but the survey also shows how much our backgrounds and life experiences can affect how we view school violence, Axios' David Nather writes.
Go deeper: Full Pew data
2. What you missed
President Trump and Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe take part in a working lunch at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate. Photo: Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty Images.
- Puerto Rico has been hit by an island-wide blackout. It could take 24 to 36 hours to restore power to everyone. Go deeper.
- Time Warner CEO Jeff Bewkes said the government is "ridiculous" to argue a combined Time Warner/AT&T would seek to hurt competitors. More.
- "Automation anxiety" is likely to trigger popular resistance to robotization, says Carl Frey, a leading researcher on the future of work. Details.
- The historical case for fearing China 2025: The U.S. is experiencing a revival of Japan syndrome, harkening back to the late 1970s. Read up.
- Crude oil prices jumped to a 3-year high today: The price surge suggests that oil may no longer be stuck in the $60 to $70-a-barrel range. More.
3. 1 end of an era
Cuba's National Assembly has cleared the way for Miguel Diaz-Canel to become president. Details.
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