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...

This is Day 6 of the War in Iran.  What is Google AI's impression? As of early March 2026, the U.S. and Israel are engaged in an intensifying, direct, and expanding military campaign against Iran following a rapid escalation. Coordinated U.S.-Israel strikes have hit targets across Iran and its proxies, including in Tehran and Beirut, resulting in significant casualties and damage. The conflict has widened regionally, with Iranian retaliatory strikes targeting U.S. interests, causing deaths among U.S. service members.   Key Aspects of the Conflict (March 2026): Coordinated Strikes:   U.S. and Israeli forces are conducting synchronized, high-intensity operations, with Israel launching airstrikes in Tehran and Beirut.  ( If you were wondering, Israel is about as large as the state of New Jersey .) Targeting Infrastructure:   The coalition is focused on destroying Iranian missile launchers, ships, and military infrastructure, reporting that thousands of drones and m...

 First, the latest on the War in Iran: How world leaders have responded .  As expected. What will our Congress do ?  I expect no significant action, as Republicans are in control of both houses.  However, even if something controlling emanates, Trump will simply ignore anything, for he has all the enforcement powers. Democrats keep saying that the people are united against Trump attacking Iran.  Actually a  poll, taken just before this action , shows the contrary. According to  Mother Jones :   Just one in four Americans   supports the Trump administration’s ongoing strikes on Iran, according to a Reuters/Ipsos   poll   released on Sunday.   However, my sense is that the American public identifies more with the wishes of the people of Iran, and what Trump has done has opened the door to a possible successful revolution.  We'll see the true reaction over the coming weeks. But say, the USA masses don't support Trump on ...