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U.S. Universities Turn to Taiwan as More Than 500 Students Explore AI, STEM Study Opportunities

TAIPEI, Taiwan — A major push to connect Taiwanese students with U.S. higher education took center stage in Taipei this weekend as the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and EducationUSA Taiwan hosted their first-ever AIT-organized education fair, bringing together representatives from 27 U.S. higher-education institutions. More than 500 Taiwanese students, parents and educators attended Saturday’s event, which placed a particular spotlight on artificial intelligence and STEM — science, technol

September 6, 2026

Politics

Trump’s Iran Strategy Takes a Dangerous Turn—Could the War Become America’s Next “Forever War”?

WASHINGTON — What began as a campaign that U.S. President Donald Trump had portrayed as a short military operation is increasingly raising a very different question: What if the war with Iran has no clear ending? Six months into the conflict, the Trump administration is confronting a difficult strategic dilemma. Washington has demonstrated that it can repeatedly destroy Iranian military infrastructure, but eliminating Iran’s ability to rebuild those capabilities is a far more difficult proposit

September 6, 2026

Entertainment

Robert Pattinson Takes on One of TV’s Most Controversial Figures—But Chris Hansen Isn’t Happy About It

VENICE, Italy — Robert Pattinson is stepping into the shoes of one of American television’s most recognizable and controversial figures in “Primetime,” a dark psychological thriller inspired by the rise of To Catch a Predator host Chris Hansen. The film premiered at the Venice Film Festival on September 5, 2026, where Pattinson’s performance drew strong attention and the movie received an extended standing ovation. Directed by Lance Oppenheim and written by Ajon Singh, “Primetime” explores the

September 6, 2026

Politics

Putin Meets Trump Envoys in High-Stakes Ukraine Talks—But What Was Really Agreed Behind Kremlin Doors?

MOSCOW, Russia — Russian President Vladimir Putin held more than three hours of high-stakes talks with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner as Washington attempts to revive stalled efforts to end the war in Ukraine. The Kremlin meeting, held on September 5, brought together Putin and the two American representatives for what Russian officials described as frank and constructive discussions. But despite the lengthy talks and renewed diplomatic momentum, no breakthrough or peace agreement wa

September 6, 2026

Politics

Trump Finally Opens His $400M War Chest—But Why Is Texas Getting the First $10 Million?

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump’s political machine has finally made its first major move in the 2026 midterm elections, pouring $10 million into the increasingly competitive Texas Senate race as Republicans scramble to protect a seat once considered safely in GOP hands. Trump-aligned super PAC MAGA Inc. disclosed the massive television, streaming and digital advertising expenditure in a Federal Election Commission filing, marking its first significant spending in a major general elec

September 6, 2026

Politics

US Midterm Elections Begin in Chaos—But Millions of Mail Ballots Could Still Face New Rules

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The 2026 US midterm elections have officially begun, but millions of Americans may still be left wondering which rules will govern their mail ballots as a fierce legal battle over President Donald Trump's proposed voting restrictions intensifies. North Carolina began widely distributing mail ballots on Friday, formally opening an election season that will culminate on November 3 and determine which party controls the US Congress during the final two years of President Donald

September 6, 2026

Politics

Trump Targets Wolf Protections Again—But What Happens to America’s Wolves Next?

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited one of America's most bitter wildlife battles after signing an executive order directing his administration to review whether federal protections for gray wolves and Mexican wolves should be removed. The move, announced September 4, is aimed at helping cattle ranchers deal with livestock losses blamed on wolves. But conservation groups say the latest push could put decades of recovery efforts at risk and reopen the door to expanded wo

September 6, 2026

Politics

Trump’s Grand Golf Makeover Hits Washington’s People’s Course — But What Could Locals Lose?

WASHINGTON, D.C. — For more than a century, East Potomac Park has been a place where Washington residents could play golf, cycle, walk and escape the capital's busy streets without needing a private club membership. Now, President Donald Trump wants to transform its historic public golf course into a world-class championship venue — a plan that promises major upgrades but has also triggered growing concerns over affordability, public access, tree removal and the future of one of Washington's be

September 6, 2026

Politics

Trump’s Envoys Meet Putin in Moscow—But Will Their Secret Peace Plan Finally End the Ukraine War?

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. President Donald Trump has launched a fresh diplomatic push to end the Russia-Ukraine war, sending special envoy Steve Witkoff and his son-in-law Jared Kushner to Moscow and Kyiv with what Trump described as a new proposal for peace. The high-stakes mission comes as the war enters its fifth year, with previous negotiations failing to produce a lasting breakthrough and fighting continuing across Ukraine. Witkoff and Kushner traveled to Moscow and met Russian President Vl

September 6, 2026

Politics

Trump Is Betting Big on AI Data Centers — But His Own Voters Could Turn Them Into a GOP Midterm Nightmare

President Donald Trump has made the rapid expansion of artificial-intelligence data centers a key part of his vision for keeping the United States ahead of China. But as the 2026 midterm elections approach, that strategy is creating an unexpected political headache: Republican candidates in several battleground states are increasingly distancing themselves from the president’s aggressive pro-data-center position. The fight is no longer simply about artificial intelligence. It is increasingly

September 6, 2026