President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping reached a short-term trade agreement, which comes after their face-to-face meeting in Busan, South Korea — their first direct talks since 2019. The agreement, described by Trump as “an amazing meeting” and “a 12 out of 10,” includes tariff reductions, renewed Chinese purchases of American agricultural and …
Monthly Archives: October 2025
Buckingham Palace strips Prince Andrew of royal titles, evicts him from Royal Lodge in Windsor
Buckingham Palace confirmed Thursday that Prince Andrew has been formally stripped of his royal titles and ordered to vacate Royal Lodge, his longtime Windsor residence. The decision, authorized by King Charles III and Queen Camilla, marks the most decisive step yet in distancing the monarchy from Andrew’s association with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. …
NBA fines Hornets guard LaMelo Ball $35,000 for obscene gesture during loss to Heat
Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball has been fined $35,000 by the NBA after making an obscene gesture during Tuesday night’s 144–117 loss to the Miami Heat. The league announced the penalty Thursday, citing Ball for “making an obscene gesture on the playing court.” The incident took place late in the fourth quarter, with 4:02 remaining …
Minnesota Twins name former Pittsburgh Pirates skipper Derek Shelton their new manager
The Minnesota Twins have officially named Derek Shelton as their new manager. The team confirmed the hiring Thursday morning and announced that Shelton will be introduced at a press conference on November 4. The hiring marks a homecoming for the 55-year-old Shelton, who was the bench coach for the Twins in 2018 and 2019 under …
Jamie Lee Curtis, Regina King and more to be honored at Women in Film (“WIF”) Honors
Jamie Lee Curtis, Tessa Thompson and Regina King will be among the honorees at this year’s WIF Honors taking place at the Beverly Hilton hotel on Nov. 6. WIF – previously known as Women in Film — was founded in 1973 and strives to advocate for and advance the careers of women working in front …
See George Clooney, Adam Sandler in the trailer for the film ‘Jay Kelly’
Netflix is previewing the film Jay Kelly, a dramedy starring George Clooney. The film had its premiere at the 2025 Venice International Film Festival, and subsequently screened at the 2025 Telluride Film Festival, and additional screenings of it are scheduled for this year’s New York, AFI and London film festivals. Clooney stars in the film …
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Federal Reserve cuts interest rates for second-straight time, marking lowest level in three years
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday lowered its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points — its second cut of the year — as policymakers attempt to steady an economy grappling with slowing job growth, elevated inflation, and an ongoing government shutdown. The decision brings the federal funds rate down to a range of 3.75% to …
Widespread devastation in Jamaica, ‘significant’ damage in Cuba as Hurricane Melissa heads towards Bahamas
Hurricane Melissa has left a trail of devastation across the Caribbean, killing more than 30 people and causing widespread destruction as it continues its path toward the Bahamas. The storm, which struck Jamaica on Tuesday as a catastrophic Category 5 hurricane, is one of the most powerful Atlantic hurricanes ever recorded. As of late Wednesday …
World Series Game 5: Blue Jays take 3-2 series lead with 6-1 win over Dodgers
The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-1 in Game 5 of the World Series, taking a 3-2 series lead. The Blue Jays are now just one win away from their first World Series title since 1993. Toronto’s win was powered by a standout performance from pitcher Trey Yesavage, who at 22-years-old set …
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Chicago Bears sign veteran safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson to active roster
Veteran defensive back and Super Bowl champion C.J. Gardner-Johnson has found his next NFL home, joining the Chicago Bears’ active roster. The move comes after a turbulent stretch that saw the 27-year-old cycle through multiple teams in just a few months. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported: “Bears are signing S Chauncey Gardner-Johnson to their active roster …
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