Elon Musk is no Kissinger, but may help improve U.S.-China relations, experts say

Washington — President Trump signed an executive order aimed at penalizing flag burning, asserting it displays hostility toward the U.S. The directive, which acknowledges the Supreme Court's protection of flag burning as free speech, instructs the Justice Department to prosecute related crimes and take action against foreign nationals involved in flag desecration. Want More Context? 🔎

Exciting new mystery series are coming to television, including the star-studded "The Thursday Murder Club" on Netflix (August 28), featuring Helen Mirren and Pierce Brosnan; "Death Valley" on Britbox (September 2), starring Timothy Spall; and "NCIS: Tony & Ziva" on Paramount Plus (September 4), reuniting Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ue_QJDkoTyw Want More Context? 🔎

A teenage girl tragically died in hospital after collapsing at the EMERGE electronic dance music festival in South Belfast. Following the incident, former Lord Mayor Micky Murray expressed serious concerns about festival safety and requested an urgent meeting with organizers, emphasizing that festivals should be safe spaces for celebration. Want More Context? 🔎

More than 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants are voting on a new contract after a strike in August 2023, which temporarily grounded flights. The tentative agreement includes significant pay increases and stipulations for paid ground time, but if rejected, only the pay portion will go to arbitration while other terms remain final, with the contract lasting until March 31, 2029. Want More Context? 🔎

The US president’s escalation comes despite a 90-day pause on increased tariffs that has already been agreed, and as negotiations between the world’s two largest economies loom.President Trump stated that China must provide more magnets, threatening a 200 percent tariff amid ongoing trade disputes, despite a recent 90-day tariff pause. China's dominance in the global magnet market and recent export surges complicate negotiations, as both nations navigate their tariff standoff. Want More Context? 🔎

Kansas State quarterback Avery Johnson's father and brother, Mark and Anthony Johnson, issued an apology after a video of their physical altercation in Ireland went viral following the Wildcats' 24-21 loss to Iowa State in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic. They expressed regret in a joint statement, taking responsibility for their actions and committing to preventing similar incidents in the future. Want More Context? 🔎