How to make America great? Be kind, an imam stresses to his congregation.

[The Scan] [Stressing outreach, kindness]( March 6 — Monday At a time when many Americans are suspicious of Muslims, a [Boston imam]( is encouraging people at his mosque to forge stronger connections in the community. In his view, that's how to make America great. Among Somali Americans, there's plenty of excitement around the new president of Somalia, [Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed](, who wants to tackle corruption and unify Somalia. Also, as welcoming as [Canada]( is to immigrants and refugees, it's extremely difficult for US citizens to get asylum there. Plus, [a great white shark]( that has a Twitter following has impressed scientists with its epic journey — 36,000 miles — across the ocean. And, a kind of "[super battery](," that's affordable and long lasting, is in the works. [Read on for more.]( Now more than ever, we need conversation, perspective and diverse voices. Will you support PRI in our efforts to create a more informed empathetic world? [Donate Today >]( [This imam wants to make America great, too]( The Trump administration's rhetoric about Islam and terrorism is alarming to many Muslims. The imam at Boston's biggest mosque says the best response is to look outward. [Scientists are trying to make the perfect battery]( David Pogue, host of NOVA’s new documentary, “The Search for the Super Battery,” discusses the booming field of battery science. [Why some Somali Americans are cheering for their home country's new president]( Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed, a dual US-Somali citizen, is raising the hopes of Somalis at home and abroad. [More US citizens — yes, citizens — are seeking refuge in Canada]( The number of US citizens requesting asylum north of the border more than doubled between 2015 and 2016, from 80 to 187. Most of them were denied. [Lydia the Great White shark 'just kept swimming' for 36,000 miles]( Lydia, a Great White with a Twitter account and a cult following, has traveled the length of the Earth's circumference. Enjoying The Scan? Forward it to a friend! And if you're not getting it daily, it’s easy to subscribe. [Sign up here](. We also love feedback, so please [tell us how we're doing](. Today's newsletter was written by Anna Pratt. Find her on Twitter: [annapratt.]( [GlobalPost]( [PRI]( [Edit your subscription]( | [Unsubscribe]( The Scan is brought to you by GlobalPost and PRI - Public Radio International.