Author: Alex Maschino

AFP via Getty ImagesThe visit includes a much-awaited meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping US President Donald Trump has arrived in Asia for a whirlwind week of diplomacy, which includes a much-anticipated meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping.Top of the agenda will be trade – an area where tensions between the world’s two biggest economies have once again been ramping up.Trump landed in the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur, as a summit for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or Asean, begins on Sunday. He will then visit Japan and finally South Korea, where the White House says he…

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Cheryl Burke has Carrie Ann Inaba’s back as the Dancing With The Stars judge continues to face backlash for her scoring on the show. The former pro, 41, was asked by Variety in an interview published on Friday, October 24 about how she felt about the criticism aimed at Inaba for her judging feedback. “I agree that they go hard on her vs. the two men sitting there,” Burke told the outlet, referring to DWTS judges Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough. Burke continued, “And I think that’s always been the case, and she has openly talked about it, how it’s…

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US, China officials begin trade talks in Kuala Lumpur to pave way for high-stakes meeting between Trump and Xi.United States President Donald Trump is set to arrive in Malaysia for the first leg of a five-day trip that spans Japan and South Korea, his first to a region reeling from his aggressive trade tariffs since taking office in January.Top economic officials from the US and China kick-started talks in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit, in a bid to chart a path forward after Trump threatened new 100 percent tariffs…

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The U.S. military is sending an aircraft carrier to the waters off South America, the Pentagon announced Friday, in the latest escalation of military firepower in a region where the Trump administration has unleashed more rapid strikes in recent days against boats it accuses of carrying drugs. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the USS Gerald R. Ford and its strike group to deploy to the U.S. Southern Command region to “bolster U.S. capacity to detect, monitor, and disrupt illicit actors and activities that compromise the safety and prosperity of the United States,” Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said on social media. The USS Ford, which has…

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Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! A “rich aunt” cardigan just hits different. You know the type: They’re the kind you toss over jeans and instantly look like you’re headed to a chic lunch in the city. Lightweight but luxe, soft yet structured, these cozy sweaters have a way of pulling an outfit together while still feeling completely effortless. You don’t need designer budget to nail that elevated energy. Amazon is stocked with stylish cardigans that look like they belong in a Fifth Avenue boutique .…

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new video loaded: New Star of an Ad Campaign: The Louvre Heist LaddertranscriptBacktranscriptNew Star of an Ad Campaign: The Louvre Heist LadderAfter thieves stole more than a hundred million dollars’ worth of jewelry from the Louvre using a lift truck, the manufacturer decided to capitalize on the connection.My wife and I got to know about the Louvre robbery on Sunday. Luckily for us, most of the people got the humor and know that we are not involved in the robbery.After thieves stole more than a hundred million dollars’ worth of jewelry from the Louvre using a lift truck, the manufacturer…

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IMPALA has taken various potshots at Universal Music Group‘s proposed $775 million acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings.Previous concerns have included claims about UMG’s market share, access to commercially sensitive information from rival labels, and warnings about reduced competition in the independent sector.Now the trade body has switched to yet another angle, suggesting that UMG’s acquisition would damage “cultural diversity” by reducing revenues for independent labels, leading to fewer and less diverse music releases across Europe.The deal is currently under investigation by European competition authorities.In a newly published paper titled “Universal/Downtown – Why does it matter from a cultural diversity perspective?”,…

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Jim Parsons is letting fans in on whether he foresees a Big Bang Theory reboot in his future. “I can’t imagine,” Parsons, 52, exclusively told Us Weekly at the American Ballet Theatre 2025 Fall Gala. “Well, I could imagine, but no, I imagine no.” Though it’s been over six years since the series ended in 2019, the Emmy award-winning actor said there are still “so many” special memories he has from working on the show. “I remember our first season, after about seven or eight episodes, the writers went on strike and they told us we were going to go…

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