I'll start with what happened over the past 24 hours: The China Xi - USA Trump summit in Beijing was not a disaster. Not much was agreed to, but no huge problems resulted. Xi admonished Trump about Taiwan, and his response was muted. China could play a role in settling the Iran War. It appears that Xi Jinping will return a visit to the U.S. in September. In a Star Advertiser poll: What should the U.S. do in the war against Iran? May 14, 2026 D. Just “finish the job” with military action (235 Votes) A. Current ceasefire/diplomacy is working (126 Votes) B. Call on NATO for active role (105 Votes) C. Call on China for active role (54 Votes) Oil prices went up: Brent crude futures gained $3.35, or 3.17%, to $109.07 a barrel by 12:34 p.m. CDT (7:34 a.m. Hawaii time). West Texas Intermediate futures were up $3.85, or 3.81%, at $105.02. So on to my topic of the day. May 15 is the135th day of 2026, so there are 230 days left this year. Thus far, ...
But first, Donald Trump and Xi Jinping met. There was an early warning from Xi about Taiwan . Otherwise, click on to read: Secretary of State Rubio on what Trump and Xi discussed Young Chinese facing ‘life pressure’ resist government push to boost marriage rate Chinese EVs take the world by storm — except in the United States China’s Great Wall is being restored one brick at a time The 2026 Eurovision Song Contest is underway in Vienna, Austria. Israel is not popular in Europe, but they are competing, causing a serious crisis, for five countries thereby boycotted the event, Spain, Ireland, Netherlands, Iceland and Slovenia. What is the controversy? Pro-Palestinian support. Why is Vienna hosting? Because JJ Austria last year won the contest, singing Wasted Love. Who will win this year? ChatGPT predicts Felicia of Sweden with My System. How to watch. In the USA, Peacock. Most of the rest of the world outside of Europe, the official Eurovision You...