Biden and Xi unveil new deals, and mother of 6-year-old who shot teacher receives jail time: Morning Recap

Chinese President Xi Jinping and President Joe Biden have made strides in building a positive relationship between the two countries after a year-long silence. A series of recent agreements, such as direct communication between the two leaders and the revival of military communication channels, were reached during their meeting in San Francisco. However, while the summit aimed to repair the deteriorating relationship between the US and China, tension still lingers over various issues, particularly the question of Taiwan.

In other news, President Biden will sign a funding bill passed in the Senate, avoiding a government shutdown until next year. Meanwhile, the gap between Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continues to widen as the conflict between Israel and Hamas rages on.

New videos have emerged showing actor Alec Baldwin handling a prop gun on the set of “Rust” days before the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in 2021. Prosecutors have announced their intention to re-charge Baldwin with involuntary manslaughter.

In the realm of pop culture, fans are abuzz with news of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s high-profile romance, inspiring many to raise the bar for their own romantic partnerships.

Finally, numerous other stories, from the surprising announcement of Senator Joe Manchin considering a presidential run to bizarre news such as an Alabama woman expecting a baby in both of her uteri, have been making headlines.