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May 07 2026POLITICS

Trump’s Beijing Visit: Taiwan on the Edge

The next week, President Trump will travel to Beijing for a summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Taiwanese officials expect the meeting to focus on how the two powers handle their many disagreements, rather than solving deep-rooted problems. A senior security adviser in Taipei warned that Beijing

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May 07 2026SPORTS

UNC’s Big Bet on Football: Is the Risk Worth the Reward?

The University of North Carolina is doubling down on football, betting big on Bill Belichick to turn things around. Even after a rough first season, the school’s athletic director, Bubba Cunningham, insists the program is worth the $2. 5 million gamble. But where does that leave the rest of UNC’s sp

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May 07 2026POLITICS

AI at the table: Next week's meeting could change tech talks

Officials from the US and China might add AI to the list of topics for their upcoming high-level meeting. The possible talks could happen during a summit planned for next week in Beijing. This isn't confirmed yet, but sources say both sides are looking at the idea seriously. The American team might

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May 06 2026POLITICS

Two Leaders, One Big Topic: What’s Really Behind the Upcoming U. S. -China Meeting

Next week’s meeting between the U. S. and Chinese presidents is putting Taiwan in the spotlight again. While officials haven’t confirmed the agenda, history suggests the island will come up—especially since tensions over it haven’t cooled. The U. S. Secretary of State mentioned that both countries r

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May 05 2026POLITICS

China‑US Deportation Standoff: What Comes Next

The United States has signaled that it is ready to tighten visa restrictions on China if the Chinese government does not step up its cooperation in returning citizens who have overstayed or entered illegally. The warning came from a senior official of the former Trump administration, who said Washin

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May 05 2026EDUCATION

Behind the scenes: When substitute teachers go above and beyond

The recent awards for substitute educators Esther Yardumian-Smyth and Celia Effrig show that recognizing everyday heroes isn’t just about grand gestures—it’s about seeing the quiet power of persistence. While full-time teachers often get the spotlight, these two winners prove that substitute roles c

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May 05 2026POLITICS

China’s Role in Iran’s Oil Trade and Strait of Hormuz Tensions

U. S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has called on China to take a more active diplomatic role in persuading Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to global shipping. The strait is a critical route for oil exports, and tensions there could disrupt energy supplies worldwide. Bessent argues that since

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May 04 2026POLITICS

Taiwan’s Global Ties Get a Boost from U. S. Support

The U. S. recently highlighted Taiwan as a reliable partner, praising its connections with countries like Eswatini. This statement came as Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te made a surprise visit to the small African nation. The trip wasn’t just ceremonial—it showed Taiwan’s determination to keep worki

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May 03 2026POLITICS

Taiwan President Visits Eswatini After China‑Triggered Travel Block

The president of Taiwan landed in the small African nation of Eswatini on Saturday, even though a previous visit had been cut short by China. The trip was announced after the leader publicly accused Beijing of interfering with travel plans for Taiwan’s top officials. The president had been schedul

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May 01 2026POLITICS

Russia Turns to China for War Tech

Russian arms makers are now getting more than nine out of ten pieces of restricted equipment from China. This shift follows tighter European controls that block many supply routes, pushing Moscow to look eastward for support. The share of Chinese‑supplied tech has risen from roughly eight out of

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