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Jimmy Lai’s son urges Trump to seek father’s release before Xi visit — 2dSebastien Lai said his 78-year-old father will “most likely die in prison” unless freed soon, urging Trump to win release before Xi’s Sept. 24 visit as sister Claire begins cancer chemo.

Dana Whitfield Sebastien is right to seek wider support including religious channels because this case needs more than just diplomatic words.

AI Safety Debate Widens Over Risks and U.S.-China Rivalry — Sep 8, 2026Leadership seminar at the University of Limerick asks whether time is the currency of leadership and how accelerating pace and AI may shape decisions and culture; other items cover a fatal crime in Gia Lai and the ensuing investigation, a growing public debate over AI safety and recursive self-improvement, and widespread anti-immigrant protests across Europe alongside related domestic political activism in the UK.

Man Who Heroically Thwarted Mass Shooter in Intense Struggle Speaks Out: ‘It Was Primal Instinct’Reporting — Jan 24, 2023A 26-year-old coder who was taking a turn watching the front door of his family’s dance studio had no idea what was coming as the Lunar New Year celebration was coming to an end Saturday night at the Lai Lai Ballroom &…

Trump To Speak With Taiwanese President In Historic Dialogue — May 20, 2026President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he plans to speak with Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te in the first dialogue between the presidents of the U.S. and Taiwan since 1979, Reuters reported. Trump told reporters…

IJREXCLUSIVE: Trump’s EPA Wants More Plastic Turned Into New Products, And The Paper Lobby Is Fighting ItSimon August · 4 min · 7h

Deadly Typhoon Kalmaegi Slams Vietnam After Leaving Trail of Destruction in the Philippines — Nov 6, 2025Typhoon Kalmaegi made landfall Thursday north of Gia Lai province in central Vietnam, battering the region with powerful winds and heavy rain after killing more than 100 people and leaving dozens missing in the…

YourlistRankingMost Influential Women in World HistoryFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.1379 votes · 26 candidates

Peace Through Strength Guides Taiwan Leader Remarks — Aug 23, 2026Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said that peace can only be secured through strength as he marked the 68th anniversary of the 1958 Taiwan Strait crisis on Kinmen, stressing that Taiwan will not yield an inch of territory and that defense spending must rise. The ceremonies underscored Taiwan’s resolve amid ongoing pressure from China and referenced unprecedented defense commitments for the coming year to safeguard sovereignty.

Trump Admin Reportedly Denies Taiwanese President US Visit — Jul 29, 2025President Donald Trump reportedly denied Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te a visit to the U.S. as Washington participates in trade talks with the People’s Republic of China, Financial Times reported Monday. The Taiwanese…

Taiwan Says It’ll Pour More Cash Into US After Trump Tariff Threats — Feb 14, 2025Taiwan pledged to invest more in the U.S. after President Donald Trump vowed to impose sweeping tariffs on foreign countries. Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te said Friday that his country would communicate more with the…

Trump Admin Calls Out China’s ‘Tragic’ Punishment Of Popular Activist — Feb 9, 2026Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the sentencing of Jimmy Lai, a British-born anti-Chinese Communist Party (CCP) activist, an “unjust and tragic” verdict in a statement on Monday. Rubio stated China “will go to…

On X · @btschartsxdailyBTS’s RM Praises ARMY as “Best Fans in the World” for Singing Korean Lyrics at iHeartRadio Music FestivalThe post from fan charts account @btschartsxdaily shares a clip of BTS leader Namjoon (RM) saying ARMY are “literally the best fans in the world” after 14 years, specifically praising them for singing along to all the Korean lyrics, calling it “incredible.” It includes the tags #BTSxIHeartRadio and #BTSonIHeartRadioMusicFestival and the common fan phrase “BTS PAVED THE WAY.” It is circulating/trending within K-pop circles because it captures a warm backstage/interview moment from BTS’s appearance at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival, amplifying celebration of the group’s performance and their long-standing bond with fans.1,414 likes · 18m

‘Heads Broken And Blood Flowing’: China Launches ‘Punishment’ Drills Around Taiwan After Inauguration Of New PresidentReporting — Jun 5, 2024China has launched a series of military drills around Taiwan Thursday as “punishment” for the swearing-in of the island’s new president, Chinese-state media reported. Lai Ching-te, a member of Taiwan’s Democratic…

Commentary: Laid-Off Pipeline Worker Slams Biden Admin: They’ve ‘Taken My Livelihood from Me’Reporting — Mar 2, 2021The devastating fallout of President Joe Biden’s job-killing apocalypse continues, rendering many unemployed Americans feeling scared and hopeless. Jason Jernigan, a veteran pipeline worker who got laid off last month…

YourlistVS BattleMadonna vs Lady GagaThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.Madonna vs Lady Gaga · 152 votes — pick a side

DHS Moves to End 60-Day Grace Period for Laid-Off H-1B Workers — Sep 10, 2026The Trump administration has proposed eliminating the discretionary 60-day grace period that lets certain employment-based nonimmigrants, including H-1B workers, remain in the U.S. after job loss to seek new sponsorship, potentially forcing immediate departure and affecting hundreds of thousands of dependents. The plan, not yet final and requiring public comment, aims to align status with employment, but could disrupt tech hiring, raise disruption for employers and workers, and prompt legal challenges or appeals as the government weighs public input and potential reapplications in some cases.

Tom Gallagher Employers in tech will face more turnover costs and delays when trying to fill specialized roles.

Fired Gov’t Worker Thinks Trump Admin Can’t Handle Basic Functions Without ‘Experts’ Like Herself — Mar 12, 2025A laid-off Department of Education employee claimed that workforce reductions at the agency would make it harder to support special needs students during a Wednesday MSNBC appearance. The Department of Education…

Video: Laid-Off Pipeline Contractor Slams Biden for Spiking Gas Prices – Everything He’s Done Is a Failure’Opinion — Oct 26, 2021President Joe Biden and his administration have attacked American energy independence since he took office in January, and one former Keystone XL Pipeline contractor had a few choice words for the president about the…

DDaily Caller News FoundationEXCLUSIVE: Trump’s EPA Wants More Plastic Turned Into New Products, And The Paper Lobby Is Fighting ItA conservative group is pressing six paper giants to rein in their lobbying against a Trump administration-backed push to recycle more plastic.7h

Kenneth Branagh to star in Paramount+ series Laird — Jul 23, 2026Paramount+ has greenlit the drama Laird, a modern Scottish Highlands saga starring Kenneth Branagh, who also serves as an executive producer; the series is created by Jez Butterworth, John-Henry Butterworth, and Georgia Lee, with Joe Wright attached to direct the pilot. The story centers on the Laird of Castle Drummoch defending his ancestral lands from a shadowy American billionaire, and the project is positioned as a standalone series separate from the Yellowstone universe.

QuizieQuizHow charismatic are you, really?Not a score out of ten — the AI identifies your specific brand of charm and where it's most dangerous.3 min · today's quiz

Anne Heche Laid to Rest on Mother’s DayReporting — May 16, 2023Actress Anne Heche was finally laid to rest on Mother’s Day with her loved ones in attendance. A representative for Los Angeles’s Hollywood Forever Cemetery spoke exclusively with People and revealed that Heche was laid…

Lainey Wilson becomes first woman to solo-host CMA Awards twice — Sep 5, 2026Country star Lainey Wilson will return to host the 60th CMA Awards in Nashville on November 18, 2026, marking her third consecutive year as host and her second year hosting solo. The ceremony will air live on ABC and Disney+ with next-day streaming on Hulu, and nominees will be revealed September 10 on Good Morning America.

Rachel Meyers Lainey's done a solid job the last two years, glad they're sticking with her. Third time hosting says a lot about the trust the CMA has in her.

Karoline Leavitt Predicts ‘Thousands’ Of Federal Workers Will Be Laid Off — Oct 2, 2025White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt estimated on Thursday that “thousands” of federal workers will be laid off during the government shutdown. Leavitt said on Wednesday that the government shutdown will lead to…

Not Satire: Humiliating SOTU Moment Biden Says Refrigerators, Cellphones Got Laid OffOpinion — Feb 8, 2023President Joe Biden claimed Tuesday during his State of the Union address that the economy was in such dire straits during the pandemic that mobile phones and refrigerators were laid off from their jobs. The gaffe…

IJRItaly Scrambles Warships Toward Red Sea As Houthis Close In On Global Shipping ChokepointFrancis Kapper · 6 min · 9h

Nation marks 25 years since 9/11 with Pentagon tributes and rare artifacts — Sep 10, 2026The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History opened a temporary display of fragile 9/11 artifacts from the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Flight 93 laid out on tables to help visitors remember and connect with the day. The exhibit arrives amid political scrutiny over how American history is told, with critics pressing for a more unifying narrative while the museum emphasizes memory preservation for future generations.

Taylor Swift Among Nominees for 60th CMA Awards — Sep 8, 2026The 60th CMA Awards nominations highlight a historic surge of female nominees, with Lainey Wilson returning as host as the ceremony unfolds November 18 on ABC, plus streaming on Disney+ and Hulu and live on Good Morning America and the CMA YouTube channel for the reveal. The lineup features top acts like Ella Langley, Taylor Swift, Kacey Musgraves, Parker McCollum, Luke Combs, and Zach Top, signaling strong competition and anticipated nods across major categories.

Dolly Parton Funeral Held Privately — Sep 1, 2026Dolly Parton was laid to rest in a small, private ceremony beside her husband Carl Dean, with only close relatives present, reflecting her wish for privacy. Family members and allies emphasize that the event was a burial rather than a public funeral, and Parton urged donations to her Imagination Library rather than flowers, underscoring her charitable legacy.

D4vd pleads not guilty to murder as legal team steps aside for public defender — Aug 31, 2026D4vd defender David Anthony Burke faced arraignment on murder charges related to the death and dismemberment of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, with prosecutors seeking trial after a hearing found sufficient evidence. The case includes charges of first-degree murder with special circumstances, continuous sexual abuse of a minor, and mutilation of remains, and prosecutors have not ruled out seeking the death penalty as the investigation details—including a long-running relationship with the victim—are laid out in court records and media reports.

Kenny Chesney Exhibit Opens at Hall of Fame — Jul 23, 2026Kenny Chesney: Living in Fast Forward, a career-spanning exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, opened with Chesney reflecting on seeing his life laid out behind glass and thanking fans; the display features about 95 artifacts and runs through June 2027, with museum officials lauding his creativity and impact on country music.

On X · @GMMTVGMMTV Teases Surprise at JuniorMark’s First Singapore Fan MeetingGMMTV's promotional post teasing a surprise at the JuniorMark Singapore fan meeting generated strong positive engagement from fans and official accounts, with near-universal excitement, support, and speculation but no meaningful criticism or opposition.2,049 likes · 19m