When Donald Trump sat down with Xi Jinping in Beijing's Great Hall of the People, he arrived bearing an unusual gift for a sitting U.S. president: optimism. "Fantastic future together," he proclaimed, painting a picture of harmonious relations between Washington and Beijing that seemed almost quaint given the underlying tensions threatening to unravel the world's […]
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Asian Hall of Fame Gala Honors Trailblazers, Funds Scholarships
The Asian Hall of Fame Heritage Gala celebrated cultural achievement and community investment at the Biltmore Los Angeles on May 1, bringing together hundreds of guests to honor trailblazers while funding scholarships for the next generation. CBS LA anchor Suzie Suh guided the evening, which featured heritage costumes representing Asia, Latin America and the U.S. […]
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Kemp calls special legislative session to overhaul Georgia voting maps and election rules
Gov. Brian Kemp has called Georgia lawmakers back to the Capitol for a special legislative session beginning June 17 to reshape how the state conducts elections. The timing is significant. With the regular legislative session concluded in early April, lawmakers were not scheduled to reconvene until 2027. Kemp's decision to insert an additional legislative window […]
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German court rules Mondelēz must clearly disclose Milka bar size reduction
A German court has ruled that Mondelēz, the American owner of candy brand Milka, must clearly disclose product size reductions on packaging for at least four months. The regional court in Bremen found that Mondelēz reduced the weight of Milka's Alpine Milk bar from 100 grams to 90 grams while keeping the purple wrapper virtually […]
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Judge blocks Trump administration’s birthright citizenship policy
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from implementing its birthright citizenship policy.
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Shakira, Madonna and BTS to headline first-ever World Cup Final halftime show
For the first time, FIFA is treating the World Cup Final's halftime show as a genuine cultural moment rather than an afterthought. When the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final takes place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, the halftime entertainment will feature Shakira, Madonna and BTS, curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin. The lineup represents a […]
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Braves beat Cubs, show they belong among baseball’s elite
The Atlanta Braves are proving they belong among baseball's elite after dispatching the Chicago Cubs 4-1 to win the series. Braves manager Walt Weiss credited the team's depth and adaptability for the success. "It's never easy, but you try to attack the day every day," Weiss said after Wednesday's win. "Then you look up at […]
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Hopelab Researcher Tells California Lawmakers Social Media’s Impact on LGBTQ+ Youth Is Complex
Dr. Amy Green, head of research at Hopelab, testified before California's State Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee that social media presents both genuine harms and essential lifelines for LGBTQ+ young people. Drawing on comprehensive national surveys conducted with Common Sense Media and the Born This Way Foundation, Green presented research showing that while social […]
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Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair in partisan 54-45 vote
The Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair on Wednesday in a 54-45 vote, making it the most divisive Fed chair confirmation in history. Warsh will take office on May 14, succeeding Jerome Powell. The partisan split reflected broader tensions over the Federal Reserve's independence. Democrats nearly unanimously opposed Warsh, while Republicans supported him. […]
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Movement Generation Shares Stories of Life Worth Living in 2025
Adrienne Maree Brown has invited Movement Generation to bring stories of life worth living in 2025.