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Elon Musk’s Awkward Selfie Moment With a Chinese Billionaire in Beijing
May 15, 2026
A few seconds of selfie awkwardness between Elon Musk and Lei Jun, a prominent Chinese entrepreneur, has spread like wildfire on China’s social media.
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May 15, 2026
President Trump is returning home from Beijing after a two-day summit that achieved a few deals but left investors and analysts underwhelmed.
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May 15, 2026
The president left Beijing following a summit with China, during which the two countries sought to stabilize their economic and political relations.
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May 15, 2026
These news briefs are part of The Connecticut Mirror’s 2026 political coverage. For more, sign up for our newsletter 'The Issue.'
Rubio: Iran won’t be able to leverage US politics into forcing ‘bad’ deal on Trump
May 15, 2026
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday said Iran attempting to use U.S. politics, specifically rising energy prices and its impact on Americans, will not ...
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‘Pocket gardens’ give native plants a place to thrive in cities
May 15, 2026“Pocket gardens” of native plant species are becoming more common in urban areas. We tag along with a volunteer tending to tiny gardens in a neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
Actor and musician Rita Wilson talks about what she learned from her parents
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On Wild Card, well-known guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. Actor and musician Rita Wilson talks about ...
How a nurse helped a mom through open heart surgery
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Barb Barnes faced a very difficult moment in 2005, after she underwent major open heart surgery. A nurse helped her through it.
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