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Trump’s China Trip Ends with a Question on Taiwan Arms

May 16, 2026

After wrapping up his final meetings in Beijing, President Trump left China with a mix of progress and uncertainty. He had talks with Xi Jinping on trade, technology, the Iran conflict and, most critically, Taiwan. While both leaders said they had made strides in easing tensions, the island issue st

environment

Manatees Get a New Home While Bells Ring in Venice

May 16, 2026

The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature in Bradenton now welcomes two young manatees, Sorbet and Juneau, who have moved from a hospital in Tampa to begin the next stage of their care. These gentle giants were rescued last winter and still need help learning to survive on their own. Because the

entertainment

Music Show in Vienna Faces Global Protest

May 16, 2026

The big music event will be held in Vienna on Saturday. Five major broadcasters from Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland, Iceland and Slovenia have decided not to send a song. They do so because Israel is allowed to compete after it started fighting in Gaza. The fight began on Oct. 7 when Hamas a

politics

Impact of Politics on Mental Well‑Being

May 16, 2026

Politics can feel like a storm that blows through our everyday lives. It changes how we think, how we talk, and even how safe we feel in our own homes. When new laws are announced or leaders speak loudly, people often notice a shift in their mood and stress levels. A teacher might see her student

politics

Diplomacy without deals: What Trump’s China visit really meant

May 16, 2026

Donald Trump returned from China with smiles and handshakes, but very few real promises. He called the trip “great” mostly because China announced plans to buy 200 Boeing jets and billions in soybeans. Those deals sound big, but no one has seen the fine print. Even the biggest moments were unclear:

politics

What’s happening on Belarus’s borders with Ukraine and NATO?

May 16, 2026

For months, tensions near Belarus’s borders have been rising. Belarus sits next to Ukraine and three NATO members: Poland, Lithuania, and Latvia. Reports now suggest Russia is considering using Belarusian soil for military moves—not just against Ukraine, but possibly against a NATO country. Ukraini

crime

Older vet targeted in suspected hate crime after doorstep confrontation

May 16, 2026

An 80-year-old military veteran was allegedly punched in the face by a 37-year-old man who showed up at his door in a Florida retirement community last month. Surveillance footage captured the moment when the younger man knocked on the older man’s door, claiming to be a maintenance worker. The veter

politics

Nation’s Science Future at Risk: What the Board Cuts Mean

May 15, 2026

The National Science Board, which guides a key federal agency that funds research, was abruptly cleared of its members by a recent government decision. This move happened without clear justification and followed major budget cuts to the agency that has been a backbone of American innovation for deca

politics

House Vote Halts Trump’s Iran War Push

May 15, 2026

The U. S. House of Representatives tied a bill that would have stopped President Trump from fighting Iran unless Congress gave the green light. The vote ended 212 to 212, so the measure fell short of the majority needed to pass. This was the third time this year that lawmakers tried to limit the

politics

China‑US Talks Aim to Keep Iran From Getting a Nuclear Bomb

May 15, 2026

The meeting in Beijing between the U. S. and China leaders was not just about trade or Taiwan; it also tackled a hot issue: Iran’s nuclear ambitions. The U. S. president said he is tired of waiting for Iran to change its course and that the two countries had agreed that Iran must not acquire a nucle