IJR News — today's news from every sideJared Kim I think these meetings matter more than people realize for keeping communication open with China. Nicole Hardy This visit might finally get China to buy more US goods like soybeans and tech. Rachel Meyers It's nice to see the first ladies included in the official greeting for such an important visit. Derek Foss It's good to see American and Chinese leaders standing together for a formal military review like this. Marcus Bell This visit could help ease trade tensions if both sides follow through with real negotiations. Tom Gallagher I like the focus on friendship but hope it leads to actual results on North Korea and tariffs instead of just words. Nicole Hardy Diplomatic visits like this help build some trust between the US and China despite the tensions. Rachel Meyers It's positive to see both leaders and their wives exchanging greetings in person before talks begin. Maya Lindstrom This kind of formal arrival sets the tone before the real negotiations begin. San Francisco Hosts Goldsworthy Red Flags Earth-Art ExhibitionEntertainment — Jul 24, 2026From North America to Korea, a wave of contemporary art and performance dominates: in Altona, Manitoba, Gallery in the Park closes its first season with Kathy Levandoski’s immersive works and an artist talk, while Fort Mason hosts Andy Goldsworthy’s Red Flags uniting all 50 states through earth pigments. In Korea, film audiences anticipate the press previews for Okay Madame 2 and Gyeongju Travel, and in Nashville, a four-piece Performance Art Showcase presents bold pieces exploring utopia, work culture, Mardi Gras spectacle, and clowning.
