The Morning Five: Tuesday, May 19 -- Anxiety on the Rise Among Youth, Deadly Attack Against San Diego Islamic Center

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Today's host was Michael Wear. 

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Today’s scripture: Luke 10:25-37 (ESV)

News sources:

https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/05/18/us/san-diego-islamic-center-shooting/san-diego-mosque-shooting?smid=url-share 

https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2026/05/18/jury-rejects-elon-musk-lawsuit-against-openai-its-ceo-sam-altman/ 

https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/trump-says-he-will-hold-off-on-iran-attack-as-serious-negotiations-are-under-way-7ff01a96?mod=world_lead_story 

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/18/science/anxiety-mental-health-children-increases-study.html 

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