Trump $1,000 baby funds: Are you on the list?

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Monica Pop
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President Donald Trump has launched what he dubs one of the most visionary policies of his presidency: “Trump Accounts,” a plan to invest $1,000 of government funds into stock market–linked accounts for all US babies born within a four-year window — from late 2024 to early 2029.

Top business leaders who will contribute to billions more to an initiative tied to “the big beautiful bill,” backed up the baby funds by Trump, the Guardian reports.

“For every US citizen born after December 31, 2024, before January 1, 2029, the federal government will make a one-time contribution of $1,000 into a tax-deferred account that will track the overall stock market,” Trump told the CEOs of major companies gathered at a White House roundtable.

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Among the business owners and executives were Michael Dell, Dara Khosrowshahi of Uber, David Solomon of Goldman Sachs and Vladimir Tenev of Robinhood.

Speaking of their contributions, Trump praised them as “really the greatest business minds we have today” who are “committed to contributing millions of dollars to the Trump account.”

Further, President Trump said of the plan, “It’s a pro-family initiative that will help millions of Americans harness the strength of our economy to lift up the next generation, and they’ll really be getting a big jump on life.”

To qualify for the program, the baby must be a US-born citizen whose both parents have Social Security numbers.

Families and others can contribute to the accounts as long as the the total number doesn’t exceed $5,000 annually. There will only be exceptions for the non-profit organizations.

The funds, which the children won’t have access to until they turn 18, will be invested in a diversified, low-cost U.S. stock index fund or equivalent.

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Once they turn 18, they will be able to use the money in purchasing a first home, higher education expenses, other qualifying post-secondary credentialing, or mall business or small farm expenses only.

Only when the account beneficiary turns 30 would they gain full control of all the funds for any purpose, according to Time.

House speaker Mike Johnson shared his thoughts on the program, saying,: “It’s a bold, transformative policy that gives every eligible American child a financial head start from day one. Republicans are proud to be the party we always have been. It supports life and families, prosperity and opportunity.”

“Trump Accounts” is just one component of his administration’s ambitious “big, beautiful bill” that intends to reshape American economic relationships.

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Sad Obama family news

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The Obama family suffered the loss of Marian Robinson, the mother of Michelle Obama.

Robinson, who lived in the White House during her son-in-law’s presidency and brought “normality” into the lives of her granddaughters, Sasha and Malia, died aged 86.

Her family said in a statement that she died “peacefully.”

“As a sister, aunt, cousin, neighbor, and friend to so many, she was beloved beyond words by countless others whose lives were improved by her presence,” the statement from the Obamas and the Robinsons said.

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“She passed peacefully this morning, and right now, none of us are quite sure how exactly we’ll move on without her.”

The former first lady paid tribute to the woman she called “her rock.”

“My mom Marian Robinson was my rock, always there for whatever I needed. She was the same steady backstop for our entire family, and we are heartbroken to share she passed away today,” Michelle posted on X.

Barack Obama wrote, “There was and will be only one Marian Robinson. In our sadness, we are lifted up by the extraordinary gift of her life. And we will spend the rest of ours trying to live up to her example.”

The Bidens also shared their deepest condolences.

“We knew Mrs. Marian Robinson as a devoted mother and grandmother with a fierce and unconditional love of her family. With the blessing of friendship, we felt that love ourselves – with every quiet smile or warm embrace she shared with us,” Joe and Jill posted.

Marian Robinson was born Marian Lois Shields in 1937 in Chicago’s South Side. She married Fraser Robinson and the couple welcomed two children together, Michelle and Craig. Fraser passed away in 1991 after a long battle with multiple sclerosis.

Robinson took an active role in her children’s education and supported them every step of the way.

The Obama family suffered the loss of Marian Robinson, the mother of Michelle Obama.
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During a May 7 episode on the podcast IMO that Michelle Obama co-hosts with her brother, she recalled her husband’s words after the passing of her mother; “You’re next up.”

“That’s sort of the darned thing about being a grown-up. When you lose your parents, you’re next up,” Michelle said about stepping into the family’s matriarchal role. “I guess if anything with mom’s loss, I thank God you’re my big brother and I have a husband who’s older.

“Because Barack was saying, ‘Well, you’re next up.’ And I was like, ‘I’m not really ready to be next up.’ I told him, ‘You’re next up. And Craig is next up. I delegate that power to you,’” she joked.

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Elon Musk’s viral photo fuels speculation

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Amid the feud and their recently troubled relationship, billionaire Elon Musk, who has recently resigned from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), suggested President Donald Trump should be impeached and replaced by JD Vance.

Musk responded to a post on the social platform X that he owns when user Ian Miles Cheong wrote: “President vs Elon. Who wins? My money’s on Elon. Trump should be impeached and JD Vance should replace him,” to what the Tesla owner responded with a “Yes.”

JD Vance was forced to break his silence on the matter, saying Trump “has done more than any person in my lifetime” and said that he was “proud” to stand beside him.

Further, Musk predicted that Trump’s tariffs would trigger economic turmoil.

“The Trump tariffs will cause a recession in the second half of this year,” Musk predicted.

Further, the SpaceX owner made a claim that the Epstein files have not been made public because the president is in them.

Following Musk’s accusations, a photo of him from not long ago wearing a cat cap that read, “Trump was right about everything” has now gone viral.

People were quick to note that the photo didn’t age well.

A Reddit user commented, “Aged like a fine milk.”

The disagreements between Trump and Musk started when Musk criticized Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” which is a major tax and spending plan, calling it “disgusting” and blaming it for increasing the federal deficit.

Trump later claimed Musk turned on him due to proposed cuts to electric vehicle subsidies — a claim Musk has denied.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed the ongoing dispute, describing Musk’s outburst as an “unfortunate episode.”

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“This is an unfortunate episode from Elon, who is unhappy with the One Big Beautiful Bill because it does not include the policies he wanted,” Leavitt said in an interview with CNN.

“The President is focused on passing this historic piece of legislation and making our country great again.”

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King Charles’ cancer is ‘incurable,’ royal insider claims

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King Charles’ cancer diagnosis was disclosed to the public about 18 months ago, when he decided to share his health condition with the people.

At the time, he took some time off from his public duties to focus on treatment and recovery. It was his wife, Queen Camilla, and his son William who stepped in and filled royal engagements on the king’s behalf.

However, while the public learned of his diagnosis, details regarding the type of cancer King Charles has or its current stage have not been shared publicly.

What’s more, the palace isn’t expected to share such information any time soon.

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As expected, there have been speculations going on, with people close to the King making comments on his exact health condition.

Reputable royal insider Camilla Tominey claimed in an interview with The Telegraph that sources close to the palace informed her King Charles’ cancer is “incurable.”

This information comes as a surprise especially since it seemed like the king has been feeling much better over the past few months.

The truth is, however, that even medical experts have a hard time drawing any conclusions regarding King Charles’ cancer as most details remain tightly under wraps.

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The public can witness the king resuming most of his royal duties, including state visits to both Australia and Italy.

Tominey also claimed that a royal insider revealed that although “incurable,” King Charles’ cancer is currently under control.

“The talk now is that he may die ‘with’ cancer, but not ‘of’ cancer following a rigorous treatment program,” she told the publication.

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As a result of the health issues he has been experiencing, King Charles and Queen Camilla are residing at Clarence House with no indications of possible move into Buckingham Palace.

Tominey also said that “tentative” plans are being made for the king’s 80th birthday in 2028.

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Chilling simulation shows what actually happens to your body when you die

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I’m certain I’m not the only one who has ever wondered what exactly happens to the human body when you die. It can be a haunting thought, but the sad reality is that each and every one of us will eventually reach that stage — the end of life.

If you are among those curious individuals, look no further because @Zackdfilms on YouTube has all the answers.

According to a simulation posted on his YouTube channel, in the first 24 hours of passing, the blood settles in the parts of the body that are closest to the ground.

This is what exactly happens to the human body when you die.
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Maybe you have noticed that when a deceased person is placed in a coffin lying on its back, there are purple and red patches at their back – a discoloration known as livor mortis. This is because the blood has settled at those part due to gravity.

Weeks after death, most of the deceased person’s internal organs waste away due to breaking down because of bacteria and enzymes.

Before this stage takes place, gas bloats the body.

This is what exactly happens to the human body when you die.
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As explained in the chilling video, “After a few weeks, all of the organs and soft tissue, including your eyes, liquify and your skin starts to fall off.”

What most of those who have seen the simulation found to be the creepiest part of the process is that the eyeballs also turn into liquid and melt away.

According to @Zackdfilms, the full decomposition of the body takes years, after which only the bones remain.

A body in a coffin usually starts decomposing within a year, according to Daniel Wescott, director of the Forensic Anthropology Center at Texas State University, but it may take up to a decade for it to fully “skeletonize.”

Nicholas Passalacqua, an associate professor at the Forensic Osteology Research Station at Western Carolina University, explains that this process likely takes five years in case the body is buried without a coffin, according to Live Science.

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Surgeon explains why bowel cancer is striking healthy 39-year-old woman — and others like her

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The number of people under the age of 50 diagnosed with bowel cancer has increased in recent years and researchers believe it has a lot to do with shift in environmental, lifestyle, or possibly genetic factors.

Historically, this form of cancer was typical for the older population, but as more and more young people are diagnosed with it, researchers are rethinking screening recommendations and are looking for different treatment approaches.

Danni Duncan, a 39-year-old woman working as a health and fitness coach, was diagnosed with bowel cancer and underwent a procedure during which her tumor has been removed along with her appendix and part of her intestine.

She underwent the surgery just ten days following her diagnosis.

Taking to Instagram, where she has over 52,000 followers, she explained that she experienced dizziness and exhaustion but didn’t pay much attention until she underwent a colonoscopy for feeling “bloated.”

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The results showed the presence of a 2cm malignant tumour at the top of her bowel.

What shocked many was that Danni had been leading a very healthy lifestyle.

“I am the freaking healthiest person I know, I do more things for my health than anyone I know,” she said in a social media post. “It’s not genetic, it’s obviously not lifestyle. The last four years I have eaten 80-90 per cent whole foods, we use non toxic products at home, I don’t drink much alcohol, exercise every day and eat a high fibre diet.”

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She has also shared her surgeon’s thoughts on why someone as healthy as her would get affected by this form of cancer.

“Bowel cancer takes 15 to 20 years to grow, from when it’s first cell. Well, I was born in 1985. When I was in the surgeon’s appointment on Monday, he said something so interesting,” she explained.

“He said, ‘This is what’s happened – chemicals in your foods, carcinogens through red meat, burnt, barbecued, bacon, ham – they are environmental factors which we got exposed to in the 90s and we didn’t know the long-term effects until now’.”

Since learning this, Danni felt the urge to share the information with her followers.

“It does matter what you feed your kids,” the Melbourne mom continued. “Stop feeding your kids things that are not good for them, that are processed, that are full of s***.

“You might think they’re fine, they’re fine now – but what are you really doing to your kids? What detriment are you doing to your kids later on, without even realising it?”

Danni’s cancer has been stage 2, but a more aggressive form of it. It has since spread to lymph channel, meaning it is on its way to her lymph nodes.

The treatment for stage 2 of this form of cancer includes both surgery and chemotheraphy.

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Unearthed letter reveals how Princess Diana felt just days into her marriage

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Two days after her marriage to then-Prince Charles, Princess Diana penned a letter to Mark Simpson, a footman at Buckingham Palace, revealing her true feelings about her stay at the Palace.

The letter, which dates back to July 31, 1981, gives an insight of her relationship with her husband at its early stage.

“Dear Mark, I just wanted to thank you for all your kindness + patience you’ve showed towards me since I moved into B.P. My stay was made so much easier by your company as it was so terribly lonely + we had so many laughs for that I can’t thank you enough. Do hope you were able to enjoy Wednesday + that you liked my dress?” the People’s Princess wrote.

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“I’m off to Britainia tomorrow, what with all those men around. I will have to keep a watchful eye on Evelyn!”

Evelyn Dagley was Diana’s personal dresser, so she appears to be alluding to her in this letter.

“The bad news is that I haven’t eaten any cereal — sob. How am I going to cope without my bowls of cereal….[smiley face]. A large thank you for being you — Much love, Diana.”

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This letter by Princess Diana is part of a Julien’s Auctions collection, along with other notes and letters to her loved ones, as well as personal items once owned by the beloved princess.

Speaking to People Magazine, Martin Nolan, co-founder and executive director of Julien’s Auction, explained, “It’s like a couple of days after she got married. She’d been living in Buckingham Palace as she was transitioning from being a normal person to being a royal and the future queen.”

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“So she had to learn from the Queen Mother and the Queen about curtsying and all that. But she had fun with Mark Simpson, the footman. And he was about the same age, a little bit older than her,” Nolan added. “And she talks here, it speaks of how she was lonely when she was in the palace.”

Diana married Charles on July 29, 1981, in London.

They announced their separation in 1992 and finalized their divorce in August 1996, a year before Diana’s tragic passing aged 36.

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Former President Bill Clinton speaks up

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In an interview on CBS News Sunday Morning, former US President Bill Clinton shared his thoughts on Trump’s governing style, dubbing it as unprecedented in modern US history.

“We’ve never seen anything like this before in my lifetime – somebody that says, ‘Whatever I want should be the law of the land. It’s my way or the highway,'” he told CBS. “And most Americans don’t agree with that.”

He also criticized Trump for trying to undermine court rulings and condemned him for targeting law firms that oppose him.

“That ain’t America. We’ve never done that. The whole purpose of having a legal system is to have both sides be heard,” Clinton said.

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Further, he said he believes Trump’s aggressive rhetoric may have affected his public image.

“I like to think that he’s paid a price for this – you know, name-calling and throwing his weight around… I think it’s made him less popular.”

Former President Bill Clinton added how he believes only elections where the Democrats win back the House of Representatives in 2026 can change the course of Trump’s agenda.

“Look, only elections are going to change this,” Clinton said. “Someone needs to stand up and say, ‘Damn it, what we have in common matters more. We cannot throw the legacy of this country away. We cannot destroy other people’s trust in us.'”

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Former President Bill Clinton also shared his opinion on Original Sin, a recent book about Joe Biden that alleged signs of cognitive and physical decline were visible to those around him.

Clinton said he hadn’t read the book but he didn’t feel Biden was unfit to serve as president.

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“I thought he was a good president. The only concern I thought he had to deal with was, could anybody do that job until they were 86?” Clinton said. “And we’d had several long talks. I had never seen him and walked away thinking, He can’t do this anymore. He was always on top of his briefs.

“I haven’t read the book. And I saw President Biden not very long ago, and I thought he was in good shape. But the book didn’t register with me ’cause I never saw him that way.”

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