Cisco Sends Nasdaq, S&P 500 to New Highs: Stock Market Today Wall Street wasn't worried about an AI bubble on Thursday, with Cisco rallying on strong demand and Cerebras soaring in its market debut. Kiplinger · May 14
Xi Jinping Tells U.S. CEOs that China Will 'Open Wider' To Business During Trump Visit Chinese President Xi Jinping told a group of U.S. business leaders as part of Trump's visit to Beijing. International Business Times · May 14
US stocks today: US stocks end higher on tech rally; investors eye Beijing talks US stocks closed higher with S&P 500 and Nasdaq hitting fresh record highs, led by a tech rally after Nvidia got approval to sell H200 chips to China. Investors tracked Trump-Xi talks in Beijing, solid retail sales data, and rising inflation risks tied to energy prices impacting Fed rate cut… The Economic Times · May 14
‘Many of his crimes are exaggerated’: Jeffrey Epstein’s lawyer claims notorious sex trafficker only had dirt on one person Jeffrey Epstein was believed to be blackmailing influential figures, but his former lawyer claims that wasn't the case. We Got This Covered · May 14
‘If you don’t help us’: Lindsey Graham delivers an ultimatum to Beijing the same night Trump is shaking hands with Xi Jinping Someone needs to remind him that he’s not the President. We Got This Covered · May 14
Vance Says White House Has 'A Lot Of Work To Do' After Trump's On Americans' Finances Vice President JD Vance said the Trump administration has "a lot of work to do" on the economy after President Donald Trump faced backlash for saying Americans' financial struggles were not motivating his push for a deal with Iran. International Business Times · May 14
Head of Border Patrol Michael Banks Announces Resignation In Latest DHS Shakeup Michael Banks announced his resignation on Thursday, the latest leadership change at the Department of Homeland Security. International Business Times · May 14
White House staffer ‘bruised and shaken’ after being knocked down and trampled by Chinese reporters, report says The U.S. delegation has been met with several difficulties amid Trump’s state visit to China, according to a report The Independent UK · May 14
Trump's Border Patrol Chief Abruptly Steps Down After Prostitution Allegations Resurface Banks' resignation comes weeks after a report citing six current and former Border Patrol employees accused him of repeatedly paying for sex with prostitutes during trips to Colombia and Thailand. Latin Times · May 14
Vance focuses on fraud while in Maine and ignores economy as Trump’s Iran war sends prices soaring The visit to Maine follows an earlier call from Dr. Oz for corrective action regarding alleged fraud in government health programs within the state The Independent UK · May 14
Visibly Rattled Trump Refuses Questions After High-Stakes Xi Jinping Meeting Sparks Panic President Trump appeared uneasy after a tense meeting with China's Xi Jinping, avoiding questions about Taiwan and sparking speculation about US-China relations. International Business Times UK · May 14
ICE strapped down immigrants for 51-hour plane trip with drop-offs in six countries during record month for deportation flights, report finds Hundreds of people were deported on 245 removal flights to 38 countries in April, report finds The Independent UK · May 14
Crude Oil Prices Supported by Closure of Hormuz June WTI crude oil (CLM26 ) on Thursday closed up +0.15 (+0.15%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM26 ) closed down -0.0130 (-0.36%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled mixed on Thursday. Crude prices pushed higher on Thursday as peace talks between the US and Iran remain in limbo, keeping global... Barchart · May 14
NVDA Stock Jumps on Reports of Nvidia H200 Chip Sales to China Nvidia stock is rallying on reports that the U.S. has approved H200 sales to 10 major Chinese customers. Recent filings also confirm that President Trump invested in NVDA shares in Q1. Barchart · May 14
The Independent UK · May 14 Families scour southern Mexico after 40 migrants vanished on a dangerous sea route On Christmas Eve 2024, Elianis Caridad Morejón Pérez, a young Cuban woman, told her mother she was boarding a boat from southern Mexico to the U.S. She disappeared along with 39 other migrants from Cuba, Honduras, and Ecuador
The Independent UK · May 14 China closes state banquet for Trump with one of his favorite songs IN FULL
International Business Times UK · May 14 Trump Economic Ratings Plummet To Historic Lows As US Grocery Prices Reach A Staggering Four-Year High President Trump's economic approval rating has hit a record low as grocery prices surge, challenging his 2026 campaign promises. Rising tariffs and global conflicts contribute to the economic downturn.
The Independent UK · May 14 Ghislaine Maxwell’s wealthy ex-boyfriend gave her $7.2M after breakup, he tells Congress. She wanted ‘more’ ‘I just felt it was the right thing to do, not uncommon for people in my situation to do that. It was — we lived a fairly extravagant life,’ said Ted Waitt
The Independent UK · May 14 Emails show FBI Director Kash Patel's Hawaii trip included 'VIP snorkel' at a Pearl Harbor memorial Government emails obtained by The Associated Press show that FBI Director Kash Patel went on a “VIP snorkel” session last summer at the USS Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor
Reason · May 14 Pete Hegseth Can't Explain Why America Needs a $1.5 Trillion Military Budget Sen. Mark Kelly says it "feels like that number was just kind of pulled out of thin air."
Latin Times · May 14 DHS Secretary Mullin Says ICE Won't 'Round Up' Fans at World Cup, But Doesn't Rule Out Arrests Mullin said the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents at World Cup matches is tied to DHS efforts to enforce customs laws and combat counterfeit merchandise.
The Economic Times · May 14 Beijing state banquet sets the table for Trump-Xi reset For decades, China has used the powerful symbolism of food during landmark official events and when receiving distinguished foreign visitors. In China's modern history, famines and political turmoil that caused decades of widespread rationing turned food into a potent status symbol in Chinese culture.
The Guardian - US · May 14 US reportedly dropped fraud charges against Indian billionaire after he hired Trump’s lawyer Gautam Adani, richest man in Asia, was accused of conspiring to pay $250m in bribes to Indian government officials
International Business Times · May 14 Trump Says Xi Offered Help To Make a Deal With Iran And 'Would Like To See The Hormuz Strait Open' President Donald Trump said on Thursday that U.S. counterpart Xi Jinping offered him help to strike a deal with Iran and would "like to see the Hormuz Strait open" as the stalemate between the two countries continues.
Roll Call · May 14 Judge weighs challenges to Trump order on mail voting limits A federal judge in Washington acknowledged Thursday the tight timeline he faces in deciding whether to pause President Donald Trump’s executive order to create a national voter list and limit mail voting nationwide. Congressional Democratic leaders, the Democratic National Committee and party campaign committees, as well as civil rights groups…