Axios

A majority of Americans say they believe people who are trying to immigrate to the U.S. today have "worse character" than those who came 50 years ago, according to a new Axios Vibes survey by The Harris Poll.

The big picture: In the poll of U.S. adults' attitudes about immigration, many respondents expressed romanticism about the past and strong skepticism about it today — a contradiction historians say is rooted in myth and fantasy about the nation's immigrant past.

Latinos are a key part of a multi-ethnic coalition of students spearheading college demonstrations and encampments calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and divestment in Israel.

The big picture: As college campuses have become more diverse, Latinos are part of a new generation of student activists who identify with the Palestinian struggle.

A Latina activist based in California and a Brazilian investigative reporter have received the world's biggest environmental prize for their separate work spotlighting the impacts of global supply chains.

Why it matters: The work of Andrea Vidaurre in the U.S. and of Marcel Gomes in Brazil has helped shed light on how U.S. Latino communities and people across Latin America are affected by climate change and pollution.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked President Biden Sunday to help prevent the International Criminal Court from issuing arrest warrants for senior Israeli officials in connection with the war in Gaza, two Israeli officials told Axios.

Why it matters: Israeli officials have grown increasingly concerned over the last two weeks that the ICC is preparing to issue arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and Israel Defense Forces chief of staff Herzi Halevi.

Elon Musk made an unannounced trip to China to discuss the rollout of self-driving software in China.

Why it matters: The Tesla CEO received quick approval on expanding Tesla's business in the world's largest auto market, as the company's sales and stock prices have slumped.

A month-long celebration of Arab American history and contributions that often get overlooked took on a resounding new meaning this year. Advocates say it will never be the same.

The big picture: April 2024's Arab American Heritage Month came as the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza coincided with rising hate crimes in the U.S. Ongoing anti-war campus protests and newly politicized Arab American voters have given the month additional urgency.

We've got photos of the giant panda pair heading to the San Diego Zoo after conservation and care officials recently visited China to meet them.

Why it matters: The celeb-status bears will draw bigger crowds, more money and a renewed research focus on the "vulnerable" population, bolstering conservation efforts.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Monday that while there have been improvements in the flow of humanitarian aid to Gaza in recent weeks, Israel must do more to improve the situation in the enclave.

Why it matters: Blinken's push for more aid comes amid a widening split between the Biden administration and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government as the increasingly unpopular Israel-Hamas war grinds on.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said today at the World Economic Forum in Riyadh that Israel has given "a very generous" hostage deal proposal that could lead to a ceasefire in Gaza and urged Hamas to accept it soon.

Why it matters: White House officials say they are extremely focused on getting a deal and that the war in Gaza is a major obstacle for the Biden administration's broader post-war strategy in the region. The administration is especially concerned about a mega-deal with Saudi Arabia that could include normalizing relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia.