NYTIMES (Vivian Wang) - Will Trump and Xi Try to Slow the A.I. Arms Race?
The leaders of both countries are expected to discuss the risks from artificial intelligence, but neither country is willing to be the first to slow down.
NYTIMES (Keith Bradsher) - How China Could Wield Its Control of Rare Earths Against Trump
A central question hanging over the summit this week is whether China will agree to extend a temporary postponement of even tougher rare-earth export controls.
NYTIMES (David Pierson) - The Lecturer and Philosopher King: Xi Jinping Behind Closed Doors
Encounters with other world leaders reveal a side of China’s leader that the public rarely sees, and offer clues to how he will approach President Trump in Beijing.
NYTIMES (Ana Swanson) - Trump’s Shrinking Ambitions on China
The president came into office planning harsher trade moves on China than on the rest of the world. Here’s why he’s had to scale them back.
NEWSCATS (MeighTimbol) - New October 7 Report Paints Chilling Picture of Violence as Investigators Detail Scale of Hamas-Led Attacks
AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana Published May 12, 2026 Headline Brief A newly released investigative report on the events of October 7 provides a detailed account of the Hamas-led assault on southern Israel, describing widespread [...]
NEWSCATS (MeighTimbol) - Ramaphosa Faces Renewed Impeachment Pressure as Phala Phala Scandal Returns to Parliament Spotlight
Published May 12, 2026 Headline Brief South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is facing renewed impeachment pressure after the country’s Constitutional Court reopened a long-running investigation tied to the “Phala Phala” or “Farmgate” scandal. The [...]
NEWSCATS (MeighTimbol) - Ceasefire with Iran ‘On Life Support’ as U.S. Rejects New Proposal and Talks Stall
Published May 13, 2026 Headline Brief U.S. President Donald Trump said the ceasefire agreement with Iran is “on life support” after Washington rejected Tehran’s latest diplomatic proposal, sharply escalating uncertainty over the fragile truce. [...]
NEWSNATIONNOW (Rob Taub) - Hantavirus Illinois case not linked to cruise ship: Dept. of Health
It's believed the person acquired a North American strain of the virus while cleaning a house where rodent droppings were present.
NEWSNATIONNOW (Rob Taub) - Ex-CDC director: Hantavirus will be ‘dead end’ outbreak soon
"I'm pretty confident that the CDC and public health community has got the right response," Redfield said.
NYTIMES (Tripp Mickle and Ana Swanson) - Nvidia C.E.O. Jensen Huang Hitches Ride With Trump to China After Last-Minute Invite
Jensen Huang boarded Air Force One in Alaska, joining a delegation of more than a dozen business leaders accompanying President Trump on his trip to Beijing.