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Trump Says Xi Promised No Taiwan Invasion During His Presidency

President Donald Trump revealed that Chinese President Xi Jinping assured him China would not invade Taiwan while Trump remains in office. Trump shared the remarks in a Fox News interview following his summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Xi reportedly told Trump he was patient, but would wait for the right time. The Chinese Embassy reaffirmed Taiwan as the “most important and sensitive issue” in U.S.-China relations, urging Washington to follow the one-China principle.

Schumer Rejects Trump Nobel Prize Talk

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer accused President Donald Trump of “selling out Ukraine” after Trump suggested Kyiv should strike a deal with Russia, warning “no Nobel Peace Prize for that.” His comments came after reports that Trump relayed Putin’s demand for Ukraine to cede all of Donetsk in exchange for freezing front lines. Hillary Clinton, however, said she would support nominating Trump for the Nobel Prize if he ends the war without Ukraine conceding territory.

West Virginia Deploys National Guard To Support Trump’s DC Safety Mission

West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced the deployment of 300–400 National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., in support of President Donald Trump’s federal crime crackdown. The mission, federally funded, will provide equipment, training, and personnel to assist with restoring safety and cleanliness in the capital. Trump recently federalized D.C.’s police force for 30 days, leading to nearly 200 arrests, including homicide suspects and drug traffickers. Officials say the Guard’s presence will deter crime and reinforce public order.

5 Strong Buy Natural Gas Dividend Stocks To Play Massive AI Data Center Demand

Wall Street analysts are backing natural gas companies as the AI boom drives unprecedented electricity demand from U.S. data centers. Five dividend-paying leaders — Cheniere Energy, EQT, Kinder Morgan, Energy Transfer, and Exxon Mobil — are all rated Buy and positioned to benefit from natural gas’s role in powering nearly half of U.S. electricity production. Analysts project data centers could account for up to 20% of power demand by 2030, making natural gas stocks a key play for growth and income.

Federal Reserve Officials Are Divided Over Competing Concerns

As the Fed heads into its Jackson Hole conference and September policy meeting, officials remain split on whether stubborn inflation or weak hiring is the bigger economic threat. Some, like Michelle Bowman, want to cut rates soon to support jobs after sluggish gains, while others, including Austan Goolsbee, warn inflationary pressures in services could linger. Futures markets still place a 93% chance on a September cut, but debates over tariffs, structural shifts, and price spikes show deep uncertainty inside the central bank.

What People Who Live to 100 Years Old Have in Common, According to Science

New research shows centenarians not only live longer, but also avoid many of the diseases that cut lives short. Studies in GeroScience and The Lancet found that people reaching 100 have fewer conditions, accumulate them more slowly, and are less likely to suffer fatal illnesses like stroke or heart disease. Experts say lifestyle factors — such as eating fewer additives, relying on natural remedies, and keeping stress low — may explain their resilience. Scientists also point to genetic and environmental factors that could guide future longevity strategies.

New Blood Pressure Guidelines Stress Early Treatment

Nearly half of U.S. adults now fall under new guidelines from the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology, which recommend earlier and more personalized treatment for high blood pressure starting at 130/80 mm/Hg. The updated 2025 guidance emphasizes lifestyle changes such as lowering sodium, exercising, reducing alcohol, managing stress, and weight loss, while also supporting earlier medication use when needed. Officials highlight that untreated high blood pressure raises risks of heart disease, kidney disease, diabetes, dementia, and pregnancy complications. The new PREVENT risk calculator will also help doctors better predict long-term cardiovascular risk.