Saturday, August 16, 2025

From no-deal to Putin's deal? A flummoxing summit, a Trump flip

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Sat Aug 16 2025

 
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands during a press conference following their meeting to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, in Anchorage, Alaska, U.S., August 15, 2025.

The frustration on President Trump's face after talks with Putin was something his presidential predecessors would have recognized.

Jake Tapper attends "Good Night, And Good Luck" Broadway Opening Night on April 3, 2025 in New York City.
 

CNN's Jake Tapper caught on hot mic

CNN anchor Jake Tapper was caught on a hot mic Aug. 15 during the network's live coverage of President Donald Trump's meeting with Vladimir Putin.

The National Hurricane Center's forecast cone for Hurricane Erin on Saturday, Aug. 16.
 

Hurricane Erin strengthens to a fierce Category 5 storm

Hurricane Erin rapidly strengthened into a Category 5 storm. It is not expected to make a direct hit on the U.S. but will create dangerous surf.

Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs (L) celebrates with Taylor Swift after defeating the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship Game at M&T Bank Stadium on January 28, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland.
 

Travis Kelce, those shirtless GQ photos and how masculinity is changing

Travis Kelce embraces vulnerability and talks about it openly – celebrating Taylor Swift in the process. It's a critical example for young men.

Americans are drinking less alcohol than ever before.
 

Percentage of Americans who say they drink alcohol is lowest in years

Gallup poll finds more Americans are cutting their alcohol intake to zero. Health concerns are a major reason.

Being cautious about scam texts is smart but can also backfire if you're not careful.
 

What happens when those scam texts you ignored turn out to be real

Everyone from the FBI to the FTC has advised ignoring spam texts. What happens when they turn out to be real?

Sydney Sweeney attends a special screening of "Americana" on Aug. 3, 2025 in Los Angeles.
 

Sydney Sweeney skips addressing American Eagle ad

Sydney Sweeney returned to Instagram this week to promote a new film, even wearing denim, but didn't comment on her controversial American Eagle ad.

US President Donald Trump (R) shakes hands with greets Russian President Vladimir Putin on the tarmac after they arrived at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, on August 15, 2025. Putin is in Alaska at the invitation of Trump in his first visit to a Western country since he ordered the 2022 invasion of Ukraine that has killed tens of thousands of people. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP) (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)
 

Trump and Zelenskyy to meet at White House Monday after Putin summit

President Donald Trump is abandoning his pursuit of a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine and pushing for a peace deal after his Putin summit.

Jan 19, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; The College Football Playoff National Championship trophy at a press conference at The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Savannah Ballroom. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
 

Big Ten Conference floats idea for 24- or 28-team CFP | Reports

The Big Ten has pitched the possibility of a 24- or 28-team College Football Playoff, according to reports from ESPN and NBC

Washington, DC, Mayor Muriel Bowser, joined by police chief Pamela Smith and fire chief John Donnelly, speaks at a news conference on Aug. 11, 2025, after President Donald Trump announced a federal takeover of the Metropolitan Police Department.
 

Notice a theme to Trump's takeover of cities? These Black mayors do.

President Trump has warned he might send the National Guard to other cities. The Black mayors of those cities vow to push back.

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