Are Democrats Now the Party of Free Markets? Don't Bet on It. Even the abundance wing of the left wants "a much stronger government," in movement champion Ezra Klein's words. Reason · May 14
Cornyn and Paxton bury each other in negative ads as Senate GOP runoff enters final stretch The incumbent senator and his allies have massively outspent the pro-Paxton side, though polling points to a tight finish in the May 26 election. The Texas Tribune · May 14
US-China Summit: Semiconductors, rare earths to dominate Trump-Xi talks Strategic supply chains spanning semiconductors, rare earth minerals, aerospace and agricultural trade are expected to dominate bilateral discussions between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping during the ongoing US-China summit, according to a report by Rubix Data Sciences. The Economic Times · May 14
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UFO Journalist Claims He Has 'Absolute Evidence' Of Extraterrestrials Amid Chilling New UFO Video Drop The release of UFO-related videos has reignited debate over unidentified aerial phenomena, with calls for more transparency. Jeremy Corbell's documentary explores the secrecy and pressure surrounding UFO investigations. International Business Times UK · May 14
CIA Legacy Program Revealed After Insider Claims Hidden UAP Retrieval Operation Runs Across US Agencies Filmmaker Dan Farah alleges a CIA-led operation has managed recovered UAP technology across US agencies, sparking controversy over secretive government projects and lack of transparency. International Business Times UK · May 14
Xi Jinping vows to 'open door wider' to US firms during Trump visit Chinese President Xi Jinping used US President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing to reassure American business leaders that China remains committed to further opening its economy to foreign investment. Euronews · May 14
Trump’s prediction of ‘big fat hug’ from Chinese leader fails to come true IN FULL The Independent UK · May 14
Chinese military officer seen standing like a robot as Air Force One passes just a few meters away, internet has questions. Watch viral video A Chinese military officer's stoic stance near US President Donald Trump's Air Force One has gone viral. Footage shows him remaining motionless as the aircraft taxied. Social media users praised his discipline. Others raised safety concerns about the proximity to the jet engines. The incident occurred during Trump's visit to… The Economic Times · May 14
Xi sends direct warning to Trump over ‘dangerous’ Taiwan situation IN FULL The Independent UK · May 14
Trump's killer quote exposes his bind on Iran and inflation The president's clumsy wording handed Democrats a ready-made attack ad. Axios · May 14
Iran regime has ‘gun to our head’ over Strait of Hormuz, says former CIA boss Leon Panetta warns that President Donald Trump may have bitten off more than he can chew and that a conflict he assumed could be won in weeks will in fact drag on for months The Independent UK · May 14
Trump's 'Biggest Summit' Backfires Spectacularly as China Refuses Deals and Treats Visit Like 'Afterthought' Donald Trump's visit to Beijing concluded without major agreements or concessions, highlighting a diplomatic setback as China maintained firm positions on key issues. International Business Times UK · May 14
The Independent UK · May 14 Trump praises ‘happy and beautiful’ children during crucial China summit Donald Trump praised “happy and beautiful” children during a bilateral meeting hosted by Xi Jinping in China on Thursday (14 May).
The Guardian - US · May 14 IndyCar’s ‘One Nation, One Race’ controversy is no surprise amid its rightward drift The series quickly withdrew a shirt that stirred up a strong backlash. But IndyCar has been playing with fire for a while
The Independent UK · May 14 FIFA announces Super Bowl-style World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS The World Cup final will feature a star-studded halftime show headlined by Madonna, Shakira and boy-band BTS
The Economic Times · May 14 Global Markets |p Australian shares flat as bank rebound offsets broader losses; US-China talks in focus China's President Xi Jinping on Thursday hailed a "new positioning" of ties with the United States after his summit with President Donald Trump in Beijing, according to Chinese state broadcaster CCTV.
The Economic Times · May 14 China's yuan hits 3-year high, stocks retreat, as investors await details from Trump-Xi summit China's yuan reached a three-year high against the dollar as investors awaited outcomes from the Xi-Trump summit. While stock markets saw profit-taking, the focus shifted to AI advancements, with expectations low for major trade breakthroughs. Both leaders aimed to project stability, with potential for a managed trade mechanism on non-sensitive…
Euronews · May 14 Marco Rubio says Cuba's leaders must go as US offers country €85 million in aid Cuba lost the source for around half its fuel needs when US forces snatched Venezuela’s president in a stunning January raid, with his successor complying with US pressure not to aid the island.
The Independent UK · May 14 CBS anchor Tony Dokoupil’s China broadcast ends after cameraman’s medical emergency on air A dull thud could be heard in the background of Tony Dokoupil’s CBS Evening News broadcast
International Business Times UK · May 14 Trump's Alleged Secret $10 Billion Cash Grab to Halt IRS Audits and Secure Massive Payout Sparks Legal Firestorm Donald Trump faces allegations of attempting to convert a federal lawsuit into a multibillion-dollar payout, raising questions about collusion and constitutional implications.
Radio France Internationale · May 14 Xi warns Trump Taiwan issue could push China and US into conflict China and the United States could enter into “conflict” if Washington mishandles Taiwan, Chinese President Xi Jinping warned his American counterpart Donald Trump during high-stakes talks in Beijing on Thursday.
International Business Times UK · May 14 Kash Patel's FBI Has a Team Called the 'Payback Squad' and They Are Coming for John Brennan Next The FBI has a team called the 'payback squad' building a case to indict former CIA chief John Brennan in South Florida, with an 81-year-old Trump loyalist leading the charge.
The Independent UK · May 14 Xi Jinping’s ominous warning of ‘clashes or even conflict’ with US over Taiwan threatens to overshadow Trump summit Trump and Xi refuse to answer questions on what was discussed about Taiwan despite being repeatedly pushed by travelling US reporters