Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen recently visited Beijing to discuss setting relations between the U.S. and China on a "surer footing". Yellen noted that the two countries have significant disagreements, but the Biden administration does not see the relationship as a zero-sum game. She said that the two countries must communicate their disagreements clearly and work together to address shared global challenges, while considering curbs on U.S. investment in China. Yellen urged the two countries to find common ground and build trust through dialogue and cooperation.
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Megan Rapinoe, a 38-year-old American soccer star and member of the U.S. Women's National Team, announced her retirement from professional soccer at the end of the current NWSL season. She will make her final appearance in the Women's World Cup this summer and is looking to help the USWNT win its third consecutive World Cup title. Rapinoe is an icon in the world of women's soccer, having won two World Cup titles, two Olympic gold medals, and the 2019 Ballon d'Or award for the best female soccer player in the world.
Rashad Maleek Trice has been charged with federal counts of kidnapping a minor and kidnapping resulting in death in connection with the death of 2-year-old Wynter Cole-Smith. Wynter's body was found in an alley in Detroit on Wednesday evening, and it is believed that the ex-boyfriend of Wynter's mother is responsible. The FBI is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for Wynter's death.
The White House has defended the decision, arguing that the munitions will only be used in a limited capacity and will not be used in populated areas, and that the U.S. is not alone in providing Ukraine with military aid. Human rights groups have criticized the decision, citing the weapons' potential for causing significant civilian casualties.
The Metropolitan Police Department of Washington, D.C. is investigating the shooting death of Nasrat Ahmad Yar, a 31-year-old Afghan father of four who had been working as a Lyft driver in the city. Police released video footage of the incident showing four suspects fleeing the scene shortly after the shooting, and the motive behind the attack remains unclear. Yar had served as an interpreter for U.S. Special Forces in Afghanistan before fleeing to the U.S. in 2021 and is survived by his four children.
Nikki McCray-Penson, two-time Olympic gold medalist and former ABL MVP, has died at the age of 49. She was an assistant women's basketball coach at Rutgers and was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013. She was an integral part of the 1996 U.S. women's basketball team which sparked the formation of the WNBA and ABL, and was known for her positive attitude and her commitment to helping others.
Patrick Crusius, the perpetrator of the El Paso Walmart shooting which left 23 people dead and more than two dozen injured, was sentenced to 90 consecutive life sentences on Friday. The plea agreement took the death penalty off the table, although he could still face it in a separate case. The attack was a stark reminder of the devastating impact of hate crimes and gun violence, and the need for greater efforts to prevent them.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has defended the United States' actions to protect its national security in a meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang, citing the U.S.'s October announcement of sweeping export controls and China's recent measures to restrict the export of two metals used in chip manufacturing. Despite some friction, Yellen said the U.S. is committed to working with China to promote a more open, balanced, and mutually beneficial economic relationship.