MARY-KATE AND ASHLEY OLSEN STEP OUT IN COORDINATED BLACK LOOKS FOR NEW YORK STROLL. (PHOTO).

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Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen step out in coordinated black looks for New York stroll Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen made a rare joint appearance in New York City, stepping out together for a relaxed afternoon in matching, understated fashion. The 39-year-old twins were seen walking through Midtown Manhattan on April 30, dressed in coordinated black trench coats paired with wide-leg denim. They completed the look with sunglasses, scarves, and structured alligator handbags from their luxury label, The Row, before stopping for lunch during their outing. Long before becoming fashion insiders, the sisters built global recognition as child actors through projects like Full House, It Takes Two, and New York Minute. Over time, they stepped away from Hollywood and fully transitioned into fashion, officially launching The Row in 2005. Mary-Kate now serves as creative director of the brand, while Ashley oversees it as CEO. In earlier interviews, Ashley has described the label’s beginnings as a small ex...

TRUMP, XI TO DISCUSS TIKTOK DEAL AND US-CHINA RELATIONS. (PHOTO).


 Trump, Xi to discuss TikTok deal and US-China relations

U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Friday to advance a deal allowing TikTok to continue operating in the United States. The call may also signal whether the two leaders could meet in person to finalize broader trade agreements and clarify the direction of U.S.-China relations.

This would be their second call since Trump returned to the White House and resumed high tariffs on China, which have sparked reciprocal trade restrictions. Trump has signaled willingness to negotiate, particularly regarding TikTok, whose U.S. operations face a potential ban unless its Chinese parent, ByteDance, sells its controlling stake. The leaders previously spoke in June to ease tensions over China’s export limits on rare earth elements critical to electronics and military hardware.

Trump told reporters Thursday, “I’m speaking with President Xi, as you know, on Friday, having to do with TikTok and also trade. And we’re very close to deals on all of it.” He described his relationship with China as “very good” while commenting on global tensions, including Russia’s war in Ukraine, without confirming whether additional tariffs on Beijing were under consideration.

Chinese officials did not confirm the call, but a spokesperson noted that “heads-of-state diplomacy plays an irreplaceable role in providing strategic guidance for China-U.S. relations.” Analysts expect the discussion to be constructive, with the focus on preparing a potential leadership summit and finalizing trade terms.

The TikTok deal follows a U.S.-China trade meeting in Madrid earlier this week, where Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the two sides agreed on a framework regarding TikTok’s ownership. Trump, who has cited the app as influential in his political success, has repeatedly extended deadlines for ByteDance to spin off the U.S. operations, which is required to comply with a law addressing data privacy and national security concerns. The agreement would ensure that U.S. user data and TikTok’s algorithm are managed domestically.

Beyond TikTok, U.S.-China trade talks have addressed tariffs, export controls, and agricultural purchases, though many issues remain unresolved. Trump is expected to emphasize U.S. leverage in negotiations, while Xi may highlight China’s economic influence and push for easing U.S. tariffs and sanctions. The ongoing trade tensions have severely affected American farmers, with exports to China falling sharply in 2025, including a 97% drop in U.S. sorghum sales. Agricultural groups are closely watching the outcome of the Friday call, hoping it will restore some market access.

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