Posts by Riah Marton
Trump-Xi summit in Beijing: What’s at stake
BEIJING — President Trump’s first visit to China in nine years is a high-stakes trip reflecting the rivalry and mutual dependence of two superpowers hoping to avoid a collision course — even if Trump cast it more as a meeting between close friends and business partners. Speaking to reporters before departing Washington on Tuesday, Trump downplayed tensions…
Read MoreDancing With the Stars Casts Savannah Bananas’ Jackson Olson on Season 35
How Much Do the Celebrities Get Paid to Be on Dancing With the Stars? Citing multiple sources, Variety reported in 2019 that Dancing With the Stars contestants make $125,000 for the rehearsal period and first two weeks of the show. If they progress beyond that point, the outlet continued, they earn more money each week.…
Read MoreEBay rejects GameStop’s $56-billion takeover offer
California online marketplace EBay said Tuesday its board rejected GameStop’s unsolicited $56-billion takeover offer. The proposal was “neither credible nor attractive,” EBay’s board said in a statement. The San José company said it rejected the bid after considering various factors, including how it could impact growth and profitability. “With its differentiated global marketplace and a…
Read MoreSebastian Stan and Annabelle Wallis Expecting First Baby
There’s a future Avenger on the way. Sebastain Stan and Annabelle Wallis are expecting their first baby together, according to Deadline. Though he didn’t share details about their impending arrival, Sebastian did tell the outlet in an interview published May 12, “I want to be a good dad.” The couple’s baby news comes just under four…
Read MoreAmerican Idol Season 24 Winner Revealed
‘American Idol’ Shocks Judges and Contestants With “Truly Unprecedented” Cliffhanger Another American Idol season has come to an end after a note-worthy finale. Host Ryan Seacrest announced Hannah Harper as the winner of the competition series May 11, as judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Carrie Underwood celebrated. Hannah, who became a standout during season…
Read MoreOversight chair seeks information from OpenAI’s Sam Altman about potential financial conflicts
WASHINGTON — The chair of the House Oversight Committee has sent a letter to OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman requesting information about potential conflicts of interest between Altman’s personal investments and his operation of the company. The letter, sent Friday, comes amid a high-stakes legal battle currently playing out in an Oakland federal courtroom between onetime partners…
Read MoreTom Brady Takes Aim at Chelsea Handler During Kevin Hart Netflix Roast
Chelsea Handler may have to throw a penalty flag against Tom Brady. Though Nikki Glaser didn’t join the stars at The Roast of Kevin Hart, the seven-time Super Bowl winner called back to her headline-making performance at his 2024 roast, this time to poke fun at the Chelsea Lately host. “What happened to Nikki Glaser?…
Read MoreTom Brady Celebrates Gisele Bündchen, Bridget Moynahan With Sweet Mother’s Day Tributes
Tom Brady Honors Exes Gisele Bündchen, Bridget Moynahan in Sweet Mother’s Day Tributes Tom Brady’s tributes were a total touchdown. After all, the former NFL star made sure to honor all the mothers in his life on Mother’s Day, including both of his exes Gisele Bündchen and Bridget Moynahan—with whom he shares kids Benjamin, 16,…
Read MoreFears of an AI breakthrough force the U.S. and China to talk
CHONGQING, China — Three years ago, in the idyllic town of Woodside south of San Francisco, the United States and China held their first high-level talks on the dangers posed by artificial intelligence. President Xi Jinping and his longtime foreign minister appeared serious in their conviction that a channel should be a established between Beijing and Washington…
Read MoreCardi B, Stefon Diggs Look Extra Cozy at Special Mother’s Day Event
Cardi B is celebrating mamas without the drama. Following past speculation that the rapper and Stefon Diggs broke up, the pair—who welcomed a son in November—were spotted showing off some PDA while posing for photos at the Diggs Deep Foundation’s Mother’s Day wellness event on May 9. In a video shared to social media by…
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