Henry Wang on US–China Summit Expectations

    Henry Huiyao Wang, Founder and President of the Center for China and Globalization, says both Iran and the United States are seeking to de-escalate the ongoing conflict. He adds that China could provide a platform for both sides to “gracefully climb down the ladder” if U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping reach…

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    Cyclops and Evil Robert Pattinson

    Universal has released a new trailer for Christopher Nolan‘s “The Odyssey.” The latest glimpse into the world of Homer’s Greek epic shows Matt Damon’s Odysseus doing battle with the Cyclops, as Robert Pattinson’s villainous Antinous tries to take the throne of Ithaca. The trailer debuted first on Monday night’s episode of “The Late Show With…

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    Map: 5.7-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Mexico

    Shake intensity Pop. density Note: Map shows the area with a shake intensity of 3 or greater, which U.S.G.S. defines as “weak,” though the earthquake may be felt outside the areas shown.  All times on the map are Central time. The New York Times A moderately strong, 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck in Mexico on Monday, according…

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