Trump has savage 5-word response to reporter after learning where he worked

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Monica Pop
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Following a Capitol Hill meeting with GOP lawmakers, President Donald Trump took time to speak to the reporters and take questions about his proposed trillion-dollar tax bill, which seeks to increase the limit on Trump’s 2017 tax cuts from $10,000 to $30,000 for Americans making less than $400,000 annually.

During the press, a reporter asked him about his thoughts regarding the comment made by Rep. Andy Harris, chair of the House Freedom Caucus, who said Trump didn’t adequately convince enough people to vote for the bill.

Initially, Trump started to respond to the question when he stopped to ask what publication the reporter worked for.

When he responded it was NOTUS, Trump said, “Who? I don’t even know what the hell that is. Get yourself a real job.”

NOTUS is a Washington-based nonprofit media outlet that describes itself as “a new Washington publication from the nonprofit, nonpartisan Allbritton Journalism Institute.”

His remark, which has since gone viral, was described as “savage” by many.

“Another banger, I fear,” one person commented.

“Trump’s dismissal of the NOTUS reporter shows his contempt for smaller media outlets. It’s a petty jab that undermines press freedom and distracts from real issues. He should engage with questions, not mock journalists’ jobs,” another added.

“Classic Trump,” a third remarked.

“Trump just ended that reporter’s career in one sentence,” someone else added.

Trump has savage 5-word response to reporter after learning where he worked.
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This isn’t the first time the president to get into “conflict” with journalists.

In February, the White House barred all Associated Press journalists from access to locations such as the Oval Office and Air Force One after the outlet refused to comply with the Trump administration‘s request to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America on federal maps, websites, and documents.

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The ring you pick will reveal your truest trait

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The jewelry we wear can say a lot about us because it not only reveals our preferences, but also our style, culture, and even our emotions and traits.

While some opt for simple, elegant items, other prefer bold eye-catching pieces.

This fun personality test will reveal your truest trait based on the ring you choose.

1. The Free Spirit

If the ring number one is your first choice, it means you are a free spirit who longs for adventures. You are someone who admires the nature and loves being outdoors. Also, appreciate life’s simple pleasures. Your presence brings calmness at those around you.

2. The Classic Sophisticate

The second ring is associated with people who are sophisticated, graceful, and elegant. This choice speaks of your appreciation of timeless beauty. You are wise and always leave a lasting impression. Your refined taste extends far beyond fashion and is an important part of who you are.

3. The Romantic Dreamer

You wear your heart on your sleeve and aren’t afraid to show your emotions and share your feelings with your friends and your loved ones. You always look for deep and meaningful connections.

4. The Bold Leader

The fourth ring shows you are confident and fearless. For you, the sky is the limit and you never back down from your dreams no matter how unreachable they seem. You are destined for great things because you are willing to work hard to achieve anything you set your mind to.

5. The Social Butterfly

If ring number five is your first choice, it means you are optimistic, outgoing, and make friends easily. Your social life is very important to you and you radiate positivity wherever you go. Your vibrant personality inspires others to be their best selves.

6. The Mysterious Enigma

Ring number six shows that your truest trait is your intuition that almost never fails you.

Your perspective on life is rather unique because you spot things that most people miss. People are attracted to your intriguing presence and your wisdom.

7. The Luxurious Visionary

You are one of those people who aspire for greatness and success. You are attracted to luxury and sophistication, but you know how to stay grounded and practical. Balancing between refinement and logic is what makes you stand out.

8. The Unique Trailblazer

Your independence is your most valuable trait. Choosing ring number eight means you are unique and never tend to follow the crowd. On the contrary, you want to be original and unique and always seek for ways to express yourself and your creativity.

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I noticed something strange about the bride – what I found under her dress shocked everyone

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My best friend Dave was tying the knot with a beautiful woman, and I was happy he found his soulmate. His bride, the most kind person I have ever met, loved him unconditionally. He was lucky to have her, and everyone agreed on that.

When the wedding day finally arrived and we were all gathered at the local church, something about the bride’s walk felt odd. Shanize was tall and gorgeous, her walking was gracious, and today, she didn’t resemble herself.

I turned to Dave’s sister and asked her if she could sense something was wrong, but she leaned and said, “Janice, please don’t make any scenes.”

How could she not notice Shanize’s weird walk? But Heather assured me that the bride was just nervous because it was her big day.

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However, I wasn’t the only one who was aware of the awkwardness of Shanize’s steps. As she drew nearer, one of the guests whispered a joke about how the bride seemed to be “floating” down the aisle. Those around him chuckled, but I didn’t laugh. I just knew something wasn’t right.

And just as Heather, Dave’s sister, warned me not to act foolishly, I found myself walking behind the bride.

I bent over and lifted the hem of the bride’s gown just a few inches. What I saw shocked me.

Man’s shoes. I looked at huge, polished man’s shoes.

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As I knelt down further I noticed the person who head was covered in a veil wore pants underneath the fancy gown. What was going on, I thought to myself while looking at Dave who at that point wouldn’t take the huge smile off of his face.

The man in Shanize’s dress took his wig and started laughing at Dave. It was his best man and everyone believed he was pulling a prank on him, but the truth was, he wasn’t.

“What the hell is this?” Dave asked in confusion. “Where’s Shanize?”

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The best man said Shanize was gone. She didn’t want to proceed with the wedding, but she also didn’t want to cancel it. What she wanted was everyone to know Dave was having an affair with one of the bridesmaids, Vanessa. She wanted him to be exposed, and the best man helped her with the plan.

The church was silent. The guests could barely put their thoughts into words from the shock.

Dave yelled that what the best man said wasn’t true. He denied having anything with Vanessa, who was standing just a few rows away. But it was obvious he wasn’t telling the truth.

It turned out I didn’t know my best friends that well.

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He threw away his chance at happiness for a cheap fling, and that was his punishment.

I felt sorry for Dave, but I was glad Shanize discovered he was unfaithful before starting a new life with him.

Alone and broken, Dave continued kneeling at the church as he witnessed all the guests leaving the place in disapppintment.

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Never store your cooked rice without knowing this

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It’s not uncommon for us to end up with leftover food when we cook for our family. Most of the time, we simply store the leftovers in the fridge and save them for later. Sometimes, we even consume them the following day or in the days to come.

Most recently, however, there has been a buzz around leftover cooked rice and the potential risks of storing it the wrong way.

This phenomenon, which has been discussed a lot on the social media, is known as “fried rice syndrome” and “reheat syndrome.”

According to experts, cooked rice is an ideal environment for the spread of bacteria, particularly Bacillus cereus.

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If we leave cooked rice on room temperature for too long, even longer than an hour, the bacterial spores start to grow, producing toxins.

Consuming this rice can cause food poisoning, nausea, abdominal pain, fever, and acute diarrhea. The symptoms may appear as early as an hour after consumption. In some cases, food poisoning can even lead to dehydration and electrolyte imbalances.

The problem is that not many people will ever suspect that their leftover rice is the culprit behind how sick they feel.

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The bacteria may spread even if the cooked rice is stored in the fridge, although at a slower rate.

How we store the cooked rice is essential for avoiding bacteria to grow.

So, what is the safest way to store it, you probably wonder.

First, don’t let it in the cooking pot but spread it on a clean tray or a shallow container so it can cool down faster. Next, put it in a shallow, airtight container to prevent moisture accumulation and place it in the fridge withing an hour of cooking. Consume it after 24 to 48 hours maximum.

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If stored in the freezer, it can last up to six months.

Now, when it comes to reheating it, make sure it reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) to kill any bacteria that may have grown during storage.

Remember, never reheat cooked rice more than once.

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Hospice chef reveals the one comfort food most people ask for before they die

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At an Oxfordshire hospice, chef Spencer Richards makes sure those nearing the end of their life are served meals prepared with much love.

For this man, cooking for terminally ill patients isn’t just a job, but a calling.

Speaking to the Mirror, chef Richards revealed there is no greater privilege than making the last days of the patients a little bit better with his comforting food.

“My own philosophy is that there can be no greater privilege as a chef than serving someone their final meal. Recently a 21-year-old patient didn’t connect with anything on the standard menu. He was young and didn’t like the usual options, so we talked and he liked street food, so we made that happen,” he shared with the publication.

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He recalled making a birthday cake for a 93-year-old patient who spent her entire life in a traditional home where birthday celebrations weren’t common.

“When we surprised her with one, she was in tears. She was absolutely over the moon.”

Actually, a birthday cake is the most common thing the patients at Sobell House Hospice ask for as their days on earth are slowly coming to an end.

“They’re small things, but especially for people who’ve been isolated or are feeling lonely, they mean a lot,” chef Richards said.

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Further, he explained that adapting the dishes he prepares is of great importance since most of the patients who are at palliative care lose the ability to swallow. Their taste buds also change, and due to the medications and the treatments they receive.

One thing this hospice chef has noticed, however, is that patients with cancer “get a sweet tooth.”

Also, most of the patients are sensitive to salt.

“Food is a powerfully emotive medium – it can summon childhood memories and create new lasting ones. That’s what we do here.”

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I always hated my father because he was a motorcycle mechanic, not a doctor or lawyer like my friends’ parents

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Monica Pop
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Frank, my father, whom I never called dad because of the barrier I wanted to place between us, was a motorcycle mechanic.

I hated the fact my father wasn’t a doctor or a lawyer like my friends’ parents.

While they were always dressed up, Frank wore a leather vest covered in oil stains. I felt embarrassment every time he came to pick me up from school with his Harley.

On the day of my graduation, he showed up in his only pair of decent jeans and a button-up shirt that uncovered his faded tattoos on his forearms.

That day, I refused to let him hug me. As he approached, I took a step back and offered him a handshake instead. At the time, it felt like something I needed to do not knowing that the moment will haunt me forever.

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Some weeks later, I got a call that changed everything. Frank was driving through a mountain pass when a logging truck had crossed the center line. His bike went under the wheels and he died on the scene.

For his funeral, I travelled to our small town. Honesty, I though it would only be me and maybe a couple of his drinking buddies. But the sight in front of the church stunned me.

A group of hundreds of bikers from across six states were there to say their last goodbye.

They all wore a small orange ribbon on their leather vests.

A woman whom I had never seen before approached me and said, “Your father’s favorite color.”

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Once inside the church, people started sharing stories about my father whom they all called “Brother Frank.”

They spoke how he organized charities for sick children and how he always drove through snowstorms to deliver medicine to elderly shut-ins.

This wasn’t the father I thought I knew.

A crying man opened up about the time Frank found him in a ditch and forced him to get help. That day, he was over six years sober, all thanks to the man who I was embarrassed of.

Once the service was over, a lawyer approached me.

“Your dad wanted you to have this,” he said as he handed me  a worn leather satchel.

That satchel contained papers tied with his old bandana, a box, and a letter addressed to me.

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In the letter, Frank wrote that he knew I was embarrassed of his job, but reminded me that what matters most is how many people someone helps not the number of letters written on their business card.

He left me his Harley and told me to give it to someone who may need it if I didn’t want it.

My dad reminded me not to be ashamed of who I am and where I come from. He ended the letter writing how much he loved me.

Tears rolled down my eyes for the first time since his funeral.

Withing the pile of papers, there were receipts of donations. One of them said that Frank had donated $180,000 over the course of fifteen years.

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The following morning, I visited his shop. Samantha, the woman he worked with was waiting for me. “He told me you’d come,” she said and handed me a cup of freshly made coffee.

“Listen” she said as he handed me a folder. “Your dad started this scholarship last year. He named it Orange Ribbon Grant after his bandana. He wanted you to choose the first student.”

My father, whom I once hated, was a great man. He had a heart of gold that I never knew of. That day, I learned that Frank was larger than life.

With Samantha’s help, I learned how to ride that old Harley I once hated.

With the money my dad left to me, I decided to spend them on teaching kids how to repair bikes so that they could work at the shop. I didn’t want that place to close down.

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Later, I learned that my dad was once offered a high paying job as a mechanic, but he refused the offer. The reason why was that my mother, who died when I was just eight, had leukemia, and he couldn’t work full time because he knew she needed him.

My father whom I once hated never lacked ambition. But he believed his family was way more important than building a career. And for that, I am always grateful to him.

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The most dangerous time to sleep: Doctor warns of health issues it may cause

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Monica Pop
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Good night sleep is essential for our wellbeing. When we get enough hours of sleep — an adult needs seven to nine hours a day — we are likely to feel more energized during the day and get our tasks done with little effort.

However, what is also essential is the time when we go to bed.

If we fall asleep at random hours and disturb our natural rhythm, it may come with certain consequences.

The truth is that going to bed later and later may seem harmless at first, but not according to Dr. Saurabh Sethi, a California-based gastroenterologist.

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He explained that more and more of his patients are showing symptoms that may be related to poor sleeping pattern.

Failing to follow a certain order of going to bed leads to the body to struggle. Delaying sleeping for later every night interrupts the hormonal balance and disturbs the process that helps our brain and our gut work properly.

During sleep, the growth hormone is released, the tissues repair, and the immune cells multiply.

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According to Dr. Sethi, staying awake after midnight leads to weight gain. This is backed up by a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) that found a 20 per cent greater risk of obesity or large waistline in individuals who went to sleep at midnight as compared to those who went to bed between 8 and 10 p.m.

Dr. Sethi believes that a disturbed sleeping pattern causes tiredness and increases stress levels. Individuals who go to sleep after 1 a.m. are more prone to experience depression and mental disorders. They are also likely to struggle to concentrate during the day.

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Going to bed between 10 and 11 p.m. lowers the risks of heart disease. The risks are higher at those who go to bed past midnight.

“To improve your overall health, including hormone balance, gut health, liver health and mood, aim to sleep before midnight.

“And stick to a consistent bedtime.

“Aim for seven to nine hours of sleep every night,” Dr. Sethi advises.

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Dr. Sethi often shares valuable advice on his TikTok (@doctorsethimd) where he has 504,000 followers.

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Bruce Springsteen slams Trump era during emotional concert speech that’s going viral

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Bruce Springsteen has been known as one of the originators of the heartland rock style of music, combining mainstream rock musical style with narrative songs about working class American life. His remarkable career has spanned six decades and counting.

One of his most influential songs, Born in the USA, is a form of protest hidden in the style of a national or patriotic anthem. In fact, it aimed to criticize how the American system mistreats certain groups, particularly military veterans and working-class people. The song was born in 1984, during Ronald Raegan’s administration.

During his latest show in Manchester, May 14, Bruce Springsteen expressed strong feelings against Donald Trump and his administration.

“It’s great to be in Manchester and back in the UK. Welcome to the Land of Hope and Dreams Tour! The mighty E St. Band is here tonight to call upon the righteous power of art, of music, of rock ‘n roll in dangerous times,” he addressed the crowd.

“In my home, the America I love, the America I’ve written about, that has been a beacon of hope and liberty for 250 years is currently in the hands of a corrupt, incompetent, and treasonous administration. Tonight, we ask all who believe in democracy and the best of our American experiment to rise with us, raise your voices against authoritarianism and let freedom ring!”

Before performing House of a Thousand Guitars, the singer who has criticized Trump in the past, went on another fiery rant. “The last check, the last check on power after the checks and balances of government have failed are the people, you and me. It’s in the union of people around a common set of values now that’s all that stands between a democracy and authoritarianism. At the end of the day, all we’ve got is each other,” he said.

 
 
 
 
 
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Springsteen’s final political statement of the evening came as he introduced City of Ruin.

“There’s some very weird, strange, and dangerous shit going on out there right now. In America they are persecuting people for using their right to free speech and voicing their dissent. This is happening now.

“In America the richest men are taking satisfaction in abandoning the world’s poorest children to sickness and death. This is happening now. In my country they’re taking sadistic pleasure in the pain they inflict on loyal American workers. They’re rolling back historic civil rights legislation that has led to a more just and plural society. They are abandoning our great allies and siding with dictators against those struggling for their freedom. They are defunding American universities that won’t bow down to their ideological demands.

He added: “They are removing residents off American streets and without due process of law, are deporting them to foreign detention centers and prisons. This is all happening now.”

“A majority of our elected representatives have failed to protect the American people from the abuses of an unfit president and a rogue government. They have no concern or idea for what it means to be deeply American. The America l’ve sung to you about for 50 years is real and regardless of its faults is a great country with a great people. So we’ll survive this moment. Now, I have hope, because I believe in the truth of what the great American writer James Baldwin said, he said ‘in this world there isn’t as much humanity as one would like, but there’s enough.’ Let’s pray.”

During his latest show in Manchester, May 14, Bruce Springsteen expressed strong feelings against Donald Trump and his administration.

This criticism echoes Robert De Niro‘s comment at the Cannes Film Festival, where he also condemned Trump’s policies and urged action to defend democracy.

Bruce Springsteen publicly endorsed Kamala Harris.

The singer is currently on tour with Land of Hope and Dreams. His next stop is France.

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