↑ news China’s Xi Presses Trump on Taiwan in Phone Call - Both leaders gave versions of what they discussed, but the Chinese president’s take made clear the issue of the island was front and center.Trump Says His Unpredictable Style Gives Him Leverage. But It Has a Cost. - A year into President Trump’s second term, his threats, retreats, twists and turns appear to be wearing on allies and adversaries.Pizza Hut to close 250 restaurants across the U.S. - Pizza Hut is reshaping its presence across America, but the upcoming changes may mean your local slice is about to disappear for good. Yum! Brands has announced that it is closing 250 underperforming Pizza Hut locations across the country iFBI arrests 55 in massive drug ring with alleged China supplier flooding US streets with fentanyl - FBI arrests 55 people in major Georgia drug trafficking ring accused of flooding streets with fentanyl, linked to China supplier in sweeping takedown.Google's quarterly results paint a picture of an internet powerhouse getting stronger in AI age - Google’s latest quarterly report provided further evidence that its internet empire is withstanding an artificial intelligence shakeup that’s turning into another potential boon for the company. The numbers released Wednesday marked GoogleHochul primary challenger picks democratic socialist, once arrested for harassment, as running mate - New York Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado picks Democratic Socialist India Walton as running mate in battle against Gov. Kathy Hochul in Democratic primary.Maryland Republicans say Dems hung sign dismissing concerns over trans athletes in women's sports - The Maryland Freedom Caucus on Wednesday posted about sign from Democrat delegates dismissing concerns over trans athletes in women's sports.Massive student immigration protest turns violent in downtown LA, dispersal order issued: police - Los Angeles police issued a dispersal order as a student immigration protest turned violent in downtown LA on Wednesday. At least five people were detained, police say.Democrats say Clintons' agreement to testify undercuts subpoena push, won't bring new Epstein answers - House Democrats praised Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton for their decision to comply with congressional subpoenas, despite doubts the pair would reveal new information on Jeffrey Epstein.Ellen DeGeneres returns to California with $27M mansion purchase after fleeing US post-Trump victory - Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi's $27 million Montecito mansion is just a temporary winter retreat before they return to their England home this spring.