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Trump, Xi begin summit in first U.S.
Trump, Xi begin summit in first U.S. presidential trip to Beijing in nearly a decade CNBCTrump-Xi summit live: US, China leaders holding talks on trade, tech, Iran Al JazeeraLive updates: Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping hold bilateral talks at high-stakes summit in Beijing NBC NewsA Watchful Beijing Tightens Security for Trump’s Visit The New York TimesTrump’s upbeat China message collides with deepening Beijing rivalry Fox News
Posted on 13 May 2026 | 7:31 pm
Senate confirms new Fed chair as Trump
Senate confirms new Fed chair as Trump allies warn rate cuts may have to wait The Washington PostKevin Warsh confirmed as Fed chair, succeeding Jerome Powell CNNWhy Warsh's Democrat problem could come back to bite him PoliticoThe Economy That Kevin Warsh, the Federal Reserve’s New Chair, Is Inheriting The New York TimesWarsh has big plans for the Fed, but results may take time Reuters
Posted on 13 May 2026 | 6:54 pm
China gains major edge on U.S. amid Iran
China gains major edge on U.S. amid Iran war, intelligence report finds The Washington PostTrump wants China's help on Iran. Beijing may have other ideas ReutersThe shadowy network of Chinese oil refineries funding Iran CNNWhy the Bombing of Iran Tied the U.S. More Closely to China The New York TimesWhat the Iran War Taught China About Fighting the United States Council on Foreign Relations
Posted on 13 May 2026 | 6:31 pm
Allegiant Air and Sun Country complete
Allegiant Air and Sun Country complete merger, creating larger budget airline for travelers ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosAllegiant CEO makes case for low-cost airline model as Sun Country acquisition closes CNBCAllegiant completes $1.5 billion deal to buy Minnesota’s Sun Country Airlines Star TribuneAllegiant closes acquisition of Sun County. What it means for travelers USA TodayAllegiant completes merger with Sun Country The Points Guy
Posted on 13 May 2026 | 6:28 pm
Denise Powell wins Democratic primary for
Denise Powell wins Democratic primary for Nebraska's 2nd congressional district NPRDenise Powell will win razor-thin Democratic primary for ‘blue dot’ House district in Nebraska, CNN projects CNNCindy Burbank Wins Senate Primary in Nebraska, but Plans to Drop Out to Help Dan Osborn The New York TimesElection 2026: Nebraska Congressional Dist. 2 Democratic race called for Denise Powell WOWT2026 Nebraska primary election recap: Gubernatorial, legislative races and more KETV
Posted on 13 May 2026 | 5:59 pm
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Kempelen chess puzzle
A classic chess problem: place four black queens and one black bishop so every square on the board is covered by attack, leaving no safe square for the white king. [ardoedo.it]
Posted on 13 May 2026 | 6:40 pm
How California Lets Teachers Reported for
California’s teacher-licensing process often keeps disciplinary findings out of public view, allowing educators found by school districts to have committed sexual harassment or other misconduct to retain credentials and, in some cases, return to classrooms. One teacher, Jason Agan, was deemed unfit to teach after student complaints, yet his case illustrates how the system can delay or avoid revocation. [propublica.org]
Posted on 13 May 2026 | 6:00 pm
Marco Polo: Range-Only Relative Localization
A technical walkthrough of using IMU and ultra-wideband sensors to estimate relative position and bearing between two devices. It compares multi-antenna UWB, external trilateration, and Kalman filters, then builds an extended Kalman filter for range-only localization. [jackhogan.me]
Posted on 13 May 2026 | 5:40 pm
Princeton faculty mandate proctoring for
Princeton faculty approved a policy requiring proctoring for all in-person exams starting July 1, the biggest change to the honor system since 1893. The move keeps the student-run Honor Committee in place but adds instructor supervision as a witness, with details such as proctor-to-student ratios still to be finalized. [dailyprincetonian.com]
Posted on 13 May 2026 | 4:00 pm
Ben Morea in Exarchia: A Eulogy and Paean to
Tasos Sagris reflects on Ben Morea’s visit to Exarchia and the parallel between the 1960s Motherfuckers and the neighborhood’s anarchist, refugee-solidarity culture. The piece traces Morea’s vision of liberated social zones, collective life, and revolt against alienation, while mourning both his death and a disappearing world of radical possibility. [crimethinc.com]
Posted on 13 May 2026 | 3:00 pm
Howard Lutnick says he couldn’t remember
Trump’s commerce secretary could not recall his decision-making process behind visiting Epstein’s private island in 2012
Posted on 13 May 2026 | 4:28 pm
LA mayoral hopeful and reality star Spencer
Pratt later confirmed he spent time at the hotel, but said he doesn’t consider himself to ‘live anywhere’ until his Palisades home is rebuilt
Posted on 13 May 2026 | 4:15 pm
Trump wants to pardon 250 people for
The president may make the announcement on June 14, his own birthday, or on July 4, people familiar with the matter told The Wall Street Journal
Posted on 13 May 2026 | 4:11 pm
CBS News anchor Tony Dokoupil failed to get
Dokoupil will instead broadcast the CBS Evening News from Taipei, the capital of Taiwan
Posted on 13 May 2026 | 3:27 pm
Sen. Rand Paul’s son ‘seeking help’
Jews are ‘anti-American,’ former House staffer and son of sitting senator rants to prominent congressman, in front of reporter at D.C. bar
Posted on 13 May 2026 | 3:27 pm
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Klarna CEO wants to turn the platform into a
The buy now, pay later giant's IPO may be on hold — but its business strategy remains the same, according to CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski.
Posted on 18 June 2025 | 6:13 am
Sam Altman says Meta offered OpenAI staff
While Meta had sought to hire "a lot of people" from OpenAI, "so far none of our best people have decided to take them up on that," Sam Altman said.
Posted on 18 June 2025 | 5:28 am
JPMorgan Chase unveils new Sapphire Reserve
JPMorgan, the biggest U.S. bank by assets, shook up the card industry with the launch of the Sapphire Reserve almost a decade ago.
Posted on 18 June 2025 | 4:57 am
'Tariff engineering' is making a comeback as
Global manufacturers are rethinking their products design, looking to tap into a lesser-known legal technique known as "tariff engineering" to lower duty costs.
Posted on 18 June 2025 | 4:40 am
These are the sticking points holding up a
The U.S. and European Union are nearing the deadline for striking a deal on trade before tariffs come back into full effect.
Posted on 18 June 2025 | 3:58 am