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He directed nearly 1,000 comedic commercials, including a much-quoted spot for Wendy’s and one for FedEx featuring a manic speed talker. Source link

Hopes for an end to the war in Iran faded after President Trump failed to secure a commitment from China to help persuade Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Source link

What you should know about the federal government’s pilot program offering GLP-1s solely for weight loss. Source link

The president left Beijing following a summit with China, during which the two countries sought to stabilize their economic and political relations. Source link

The deal, if it materializes, would be a major win for Boeing, which has lost ground to Airbus in one of the world’s largest aviation markets. Source link

The standoff comes as Chinese firms increasingly turn to domestic chipmakers like Huawei, in a drive to reduce China’s dependence on Western technologies. Source link

A pledge for more Chinese investment could face backlash given longstanding national security concerns in the United States. Source link

After months of avoiding confrontation, the Trump administration has taken recent steps to call out China on Iran, artificial intelligence and spying. Source link

A charity is raising money to provide security, arguing that protecting some of right-wing media’s biggest stars is a public good. Source link

Stardust Solutions says its tiny spheres can reflect the sun’s rays without harming people or the environment. Critics say private companies have no business altering Earth’s atmosphere. Source link