ANNE SCHEDEEN, ALF STAR WHO PLAYED KATE TANNER, DIES AT 77.(PHOTO).

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Anne Schedeen, ALF star who played Kate Tanner, dies at 77 Anne Schedeen, best known for playing Kate Tanner on the NBC sitcom ALF, has died at the age of 77. Her family said she “passed peacefully” in a statement shared Sunday, adding that she died surrounded by the legacy of her life and work. A cause of death was not disclosed. In their tribute, her family described Schedeen as someone with “creative energy,” sharp humor, and a deep love for her family, storytelling, and rescue dogs. They remembered her as a strong presence in their lives, saying her memory would live on through her artwork, handmade creations, and “joie de vivre.” They also asked loved ones to honor her by supporting Habitat for Humanity in lieu of sending flowers. Her longtime agent confirmed her death and said she meant “the world” to both her family and her professional circle. Born in Portland, Oregon, Schedeen developed an early interest in acting, taking part in children’s theater before moving through dinner...

TRUMP THREATENS 50% TARIFF ON CHINA OVER REPORTED IRANIAN AIR DEFENSE SHIPMENT, ESCALATING TENSIONS AMID MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT AND CEASEFIRE COLLAPSE. (PHOTO).



Trump threatens 50% tariff on China over reported Iranian air defense shipment, escalating tensions amid Middle East conflict and ceasefire collapse

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Sunday to impose a 50% tariff on China after reports emerged that Beijing may be preparing to supply Iran with advanced air defense systems. Speaking in a televised interview, Trump warned that any transfer of shoulder-fired anti-aircraft missiles to Iran would trigger steep economic penalties, saying the tariff would be “a staggering amount.” He also cast doubt on the reporting, dismissing it as unreliable and saying such claims “don’t mean much” to him.

The comments came amid heightened tensions over Iran’s military conflict and growing scrutiny of China’s potential role. U.S. intelligence assessments reportedly suggest China could be preparing a shipment of man-portable air defense systems to Tehran, though the claim has not been confirmed. Chinese officials have not acknowledged any arms transfers, and Beijing has previously said it is working to encourage diplomacy and an end to hostilities without confirming any formal mediation role.

China has remained one of Iran’s key economic partners, particularly through continued oil purchases despite heavy sanctions. Analysts estimate that China buys the vast majority of Iran’s exported crude, making it highly exposed to any disruption in shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Even so, officials note that Beijing has largely avoided openly providing military support since the start of the conflict, and experts say any such move would significantly escalate geopolitical tensions.

The tariff threat comes alongside broader uncertainty over U.S. policy toward both China and Iran, with Trump repeatedly issuing and then pausing or revising major threats during the conflict. Analysts say this pattern has fueled questions over whether economic penalties will ultimately be enforced or used as negotiating leverage. The situation is further complicated by upcoming diplomatic engagements, including a planned meeting between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping later this year.


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