WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said India and Russia seem to have been “lost” to China after their leaders met with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week, highlighting his split from New Delhi and Moscow as Beijing pushes a new world order. “Looks like we’ve lost India and Russia to deepest, darkest, China. May they have a long and prosperous future together!” Trump wrote in a social media post accompanying a photo of the three other world leaders together at Xi’s summit in China. Asked about Trump’s post, the Indian foreign ministry spokesperson told reporters in New Delhi that he had no comment. Representatives for Beijing and Moscow could not be immediately reached for comment on Trump’s post on his Truth Social platform. Xi hosted more than 20 leaders of non-Western countries for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in the Chinese port city of Tianjin, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Putin and Modi were see holding hands at the summit as they walked toward Xi before all three men stood side by side. Modi’s warming ties with China comes as Trump has chilled U.S.-India ties amid trade tensions and other disputes. Trump earlier this week said he was “very disappointed” in Putin but not worried about growing Russia-China ties. (Reporting by Susan Heavey; additional reporting by Shivam Patel in New Delhi Editing by Kevin Liffey and Doina Chiacu)

Rach loves to bake her friends delicious treats, especially for special occasions. So, when a friend’s birthday rapidly approached, she had much to consider. While it’s tradition for there to be a sweet cake at a birthday party, this friend in particular is not too fond of sweets. On the contrary, she adores savory foods. Never one to turn down a challenge, Rach got to work planning the perfect savory cake. For those of us who aren’t familiar with the baking world, the idea of a savory cake may sound… concerning. That said, there’s already a rather popular sandwich cake in Sweden called a Smörgåstårtan! While the ingredients vary, what matters most is that it’s a cake made of bread and various fillings. This was the exact inspiration Rach needed! TikTok Proud of her creation, Rachel gives us a peak at the process. As you can see from the above image, she chose to go with a fish theme. For seafood lovers, this image alone looks tasty. But you know that Rach had to go above and beyond for her friend’s birthday! To ensure it looked more like a traditional cake, she got in touch with her artistic side… TikTok Brilliant Baker Creates a One-of-a-Kind Savory Cake to Celebrate Her Friend’s Birthday Did you know that savory buttercream is a thing? Because I certainly didn’t! And based on the reaction of Rach’s friend, I have a feeling this is also her first time having a savory food that looks so much like a sweet desert! TikTok Rach’s friend is far from the only person who prefers savory to sweet. In fact, this talented baker may have inspired a few others to do something similar… “SAVORY CAKE?!? My birthday is coming up, I think I know what I will be attempting for myself!! Amazing job!” someone shares in the comments. Others add, “My horizons have been broadened today. My eyes, open more than ever before” and “You’re telling me I CAN have two cakes for my birthday?? Savory and sweet???” You can find the source of this story’s featured image here! The post Friend Prefers Savory Over Sweet, So Baker Improvises With Birthday “Cake” appeared first on InspireMore.

It was a perfect evening to enjoy some Taco Bell, but no one felt like going out. Thankful for DoorDash, the homeowner arranged for delivery. The food arrived shortly thereafter. The driver did not ring the doorbell to announce the delivery. That may not have made a difference, as the Taco Bell heist was underway less than ten seconds after the driver left. @dillyamss I might be the first person to ever experience this #iwantmycheesygorditacrunchback ♬ Creepy and simple horror background music(1070744) – howlingindicator The seemingly conscientious driver placed the bag on the front porch. They stopped to snap the necessary photo record of delivery and drove off. Less than ten seconds elapsed on the doorbell camera before the first little bandit appeared. A second bandit approached from a different angle. It was obvious this was a planned Taco Bell heist. The little rascals were probably listening under the window when the homeowner placed the order. The precision of their operation is undeniable. The first bandit grabbed the bag and carried it off. Yes, the entire bag. These thieves were not taking a risk by checking the loot under the porch light. This Taco Bell heist was not the first time these little masked bandits have been caught stealing. They seem to have an affinity for Mexican food. Either that or the crimes are opportunistic because the Mexican restaurants are the only ones open late at night. Raccoons will eat almost anything. They get caught in dumpsters and stealing from bird feeders. If it smells like food and it is within their reach, they consider it fair game. These little trash pandas are roaming free in every state. Due to encroachment, they are frequenting more urban areas. As annoying as these little thieves can be, they are also adorably cute beyond belief. Please share if you would feed raccoons. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Sneaky Thieves Wait For The Perfect Opportunity To Initiate Taco Bell Heist appeared first on InspireMore.

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Republicans are quickly getting behind Iowa Rep. Ashley Hinson’s 2026 campaign as she vies to become the Hawkeye State’s next senator following Republican Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst’s decision to retire. Hinson netted two major endorsements on Friday with Senate Majority Leader John Thune and National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) chairman Tim Scott publicly supporting her […]

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WASHINGTON—In his own fashion, President Donald Trump helped CBS News join the transparency bandwagon. You could see it after White House correspondent Ed O’Keefe interviewed Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on “Face the Nation” Sunday. Guest host O’Keefe was fine—better than the usual host, Margaret Brennan. It’s the editing of a question and answer about a deported Salvadoran national that set off social media—and gave Noem the perfect opportunity to bash the once-hallowed network. As Noem posted on X, “This morning, I joined CBS to report the facts about Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Instead, CBS shamefully edited the interview to whitewash the truth about this MS-13 gang member and the threat he poses to American public safety.” “Face the Nation” did air Noem’s comments about criminal charges hanging over the Salvadoran and her pledge to “make sure that he doesn’t walk free in the United States.” But the live broadcast edited out her assertion that Abrego Garcia is a “known human smuggler, an MS-13 member” and a wife-beater and that he solicited nude photos from minors—all un-adjudicated charges that can be culled from government documents. In May, a federal prosecutor charged Abrego Garcia with conspiracy to transport aliens, including MS-13 members, aka human smuggling. The Salvadoran has not had his day in court. And there have been no criminal charges for the other allegations. Noem should have spoken more carefully. Back to “Face the Nation.” Noem accused CBS of a “whitewash”—and I’d be inclined to agree except for one thing. Spoiler alert: A CBS News spokesperson told Fox News Digital, “Secretary Noem’s ‘Face The Nation’ interview was edited for time and met all CBS News standards. The entire interview is publicly available on YouTube, and the full transcript was posted earlier this morning on CBSNews.com.” That’s right. While the live broadcast excluded Noem’s allegations, CBS published the full quote—human-smuggling, wife-beating, truly creepy search for nudes and all—in the online version of the show, as well as the transcript. Yes, probably more people saw the live show than the transcript. But then, this story has more legs because of the omission. Also: Many Americans don’t trust CBS. Just last year, the network’s “60 Minutes” was hammered—righteously—for editing then-Vice President Kamala Harris’ remarks in a way that cleaned up some of her word salad. Worse, CBS aired two different parts of a Harris quote on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu—all but an engraved invitation for critics to see unbridled liberal bias. Here’s where Trump comes in. In 2024, CBS would not release the raw video or transcripts of its “60 Minutes” Harris interview in the face of Trump’s demands in the name of transparency. But amid an FCC inquiry, a couple of weeks after Trump won back the White House, CBS released the full Harris transcript and videos citing “the value of transparency and the public interest here.” It took a presidential election to move the needle, but it’s nice to see CBS in the transparency club. COPYRIGHT 2025 CREATORS.COM We publish a variety of perspectives. Nothing written here is to be construed as representing the views of The Daily Signal. The post CBS in the Harsh Public Spotlight Again appeared first on The Daily Signal.