Sean “Diddy” Combs is on trial in New York City on federal charges of s*x trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, and transportation to engage in prostitution.
If found guilty, the musician faces a minimum of 15 years of prison time or a maximum sentence of life in prison.
At the start of the trial, Diddy has pleaded not guilty for the charges he’s facing.
Responding to a question from Fox News reporter Peter Doocy on Friday about his friendship with Diddy, President Donald Trump addressed whether he’d consider issuing a pardon for the rapper.
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“Well, nobody’s asked. You had to be the one to ask, Peter. I know people are thinking about it.
“First of all, I’d look at what’s happening, and I haven’t been watching it too closely, although it’s certainly getting a lot of coverage,” the president added.
“He used to really like me a lot, but I think when I ran for politics, sort of, that relationship busted up from what I read.
“You become a much different person when you run for politics and you do what’s right. Our country’s doing really well because of what we’re doing.
“If I think somebody was mistreated, whether they like me or don’t like me, it wouldn’t have any impact on me,” Trump said.
The former CEO of Death Row Records, Suge Knight, suggested Trump could issue a pardon for Diddy if found guilty, The Hill reported.
At the start of his presidency, Trump issued hundreds of pardons, including the ones for nearly all Jan. 6 defendants.
In recent days, the president made headlines with his pardons. Among the rest, he pardoned reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, who were convicted on bank fraud and tax evasion charges.
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Trump also issued pardon for rapper NBA Youngboy, sentenced for gun-related charges.
“I want to thank President Trump for granting me a pardon and giving me the opportunity to keep building — as a man, as a father, and as an artist,” the rapper said in a statement.
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“You are what you eat” is a popular saying that has been around for a long time. It emphasizes the idea that eating nutritious, balanced meals contributes to a healthier body and mind.
The truth is that the food we consume has direct effect on our physical and mental health and our overall well-being.
A new study suggests that certain foods can contribute to maintaining your youthful looks and even reverse the process of aging.
The study states the difference between real age – the number of years you’ve lived – and biological age, which refer to the age of your cells and tissue.
Biological age can be determined by a person’s lifestyle, and that certainly includes the food consumed.
The study in question, conducted by the scientists from the University of Washington and other institutions, suggests consuming food rich in natural substances called methyl adaptogens in order to slow down your biological age.
They have investigated how the dietary choices influence DNA methylation, a process that regulates gene activity without changing the DNA sequence.
The participants in the study, 43 healthy, middle-aged men from Portland, consumed a plant-based, nutrient-rich diet, exercised, slept well, and reduced stress during an eight-week program.
The results at the end of the program showed that those who consumed more turmeric, rosemary, garlic, and berries, and drank green tea and oolong tea, reversed their biological age to a greater extent compared to those who avoided these natural compounds.
According to the authors of the study, whole grains, legumes, and some dairy products that are otherwise considered healthy were left out of the study’s diet plan because they can cause temporary digestive issues at some people, especially those who don’t usually include them in their diet.
When DNA methylation increases at certain spots in the genome, it can lead to faster aging. But lower levels of methylation in those areas may help reduce or even reverse biological age.
Eating a diet rich in polyphenols—like the Mediterranean diet, known for its health benefits—may help you look and feel younger.
The authors of the study suggest eating dark leafy greens, cruciferous vegetables, colorful vegetables, seeds (like pumpkin or sunflower), beetroot, lean meats, low-glycemic fruits, and foods from the methyl adaptogen group (like turmeric or green tea).
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Goldie Hawn is one of those celebs who radiates positivity wherever she appears, whether it’s interviews, premieres, or the red carpet.
I would say she’s one of a kind. She has spent her entire life under the spotlight but is very grounded and enjoys a peaceful life with her partner of many years, actor Kurt Russel. What these two have is an exception to the rule that Hollywood marriages don’t last. Well, maybe it’s because they never really married and believe that is exactly what kept them together for so long.
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Born on November 21, 1945, in Washington DC, to father Rut and mother Laura who ran a dance school, it wasn’t surprising that Hawn herself fell in love with dancing and ballet. Her first public performance was in the Ballett Russe de Monte Carlo production of The Nutcracker when she was just 10.
Pretty much everyone who knew Hawn and her inner talent for dancing knew she would make it big in the industry.
And so it was. Young Hawn appeared in the television series Good Morning, World and stole millions of hearts.
A year later, in 1968, she had her first film debut as a dancer in the Disney film The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band, and the rest is history. This movie not only helped boost her career, but it was also when she met Russel for the first time. He was younger than her and despite she thought he was very handsome, the two didn’t embark on an adventure.
“I was 21 and he was 16,” Hawn recalled during a BBC Radio 4 interview. “I thought he was adorable, but he was much too young. Then, years later we met up again, and I remembered that I liked him very much when I first met him. We both said we would never go out with another actor so it just shows you never can tell.”
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Years later, during the filming of Swing Shift, Hawn and Russel met again, and that was it. He couldn’t resist her charm and used the pick-up line “Man, you’ve got a great figure.”
After that, they went on a date and have been together ever since.
They are now grandparents and love their new roles so very much.
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However, no matter how awesome her life sounds, Hawn had her struggles throughout her life. When she was just 21, she experienced depression and had a hard time coping with her mental state.
During a Good Morning Britain appearance, the award-winning actress spoke up of her struggles openly saying: “When I was young, I became depressed. I was 21 and I was rising to success.
“I know it sounds terrible, but it’s a very, very difficult thing, I didn’t necessarily want that.”
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She also recalled how she was afraid of going out of home and be under the spotlight. That was a difficult thing to do, however, because the world of film was already a huge part of her life and the public was interested in the young and stunning blonde lady who became a celebrity almost overnight.
“I didn’t want to be a big deal, I wanted to go home, I wanted to get married, I wanted to be a dancing school teacher,” she continued.
“I did have a plan and I didn’t have delusions of grandeur on any level, I was extremely realistic. This is something that, for me, I worked through,” she added. “I went to a doctor, I went to a psychologist, I learned about quieting my mind and what happens to the brain.”
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Having someone so famous who many young people look up to speak up about such a sensitive subject is truly a great deal.
Hawn does all in her power to help others who are going through a hard time because of depression and speaks of the importance of a good mental health through her organization MindUp. It focuses primarily on young children. Hawn believes that offering help is even more crucial in the times of the pandemic because all this chaos affects the mental state of pretty much everyone to one extent or another.
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“When this pandemic happened, it gobsmacked everyone,” Hawn said on Good Morning Britain. “We didn’t know how to handle our children, we were dealing with ourselves. It’s just a plethora of problems.
“For every one of us, we may have a different reason why we may feel low, or anxious, or depressed,” she added. “All I want to say is that if you really aren’t happy, we do need to be able to tend to ourselves, to go to a doctor. Don’t be embarrassed.”
Thank you Goldie Hawn for everything you are giving to the world.
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Gyan Mudra or JnanaMudra, a type of HastaMudra (Hand gesture or seal), is one of the most important Mudras that can be practiced anywhere.
It is found across Yogic, Buddhist, and Hindu practices, and has been practiced for thousands of years.
To perform this mudra, bring the tip of the thumb and index finger together on both hands, forming a circle. Keep the remaining three fingers outstretched with the palm facing upward.
The word Gyan stands for “knowledge,” while Mudra means a “symbolic gesture” or a “seal.” That is why it is also known as the “Mudra of knowledge.”
Gyan Mudra is used to direct energy and maintain focus.
Traditionally practiced whilst in seated meditation, it promotes and maintains stability during meditation practices.
A research suggests, “Gyan Mudra in yoga is a powerful hand gesture that symbolizes the union of individual consciousness with universal knowledge, enhancing focus, meditation, and mental clarity during practice.”
To perform this yoga mudra, sit down in a comfortable position and maintain a straight spine and a relaxed body. You can either sit on a chair or on the floor with your legs crossed. When you position your fingers the right way, place your hands on your tights or knees.
“The thumb is believed to represent universal consciousness, and the index finger denotes individual consciousness. When the index finger bends towards the thumb, an individual consciousness is surrendered to the universal consciousness.”
Experienced practitioners advise that the best time to practice this pose is in the early morning (4-6 AM) for the most results. You can start with 10 to 12 minutes a day and work your way up to 30 minutes as you get accustomed.
Among the physical benefits of this routine are better digestion and gut health, improved muscular support, improved breathing, enhanced body stability and balance.
Further, “therapeutically, it is beneficial in diabetes, Alzheimer’s, insomnia, and conditions like hypopituitarism,” according to a research.
When it comes to the mental benefits, Gyan Mudra is said to improve the overall mental well-being, enhances the focus, reduces anxiety and anger by promoting a steady mind and rational thinking, improves the function of the glands in the body, and stimulates the pineal gland or the third eye – leading to deeper connection with your own self.
In Gyan Mudra, touching the index fingertip to the thumb unites the air and fire elements. The calming and concentration-enhancing benefits of this mudra stem from the harmony created by this elemental fusion.
Don’t be afraid to experience the wisdom of this practice.
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The NIH estimates that a staggering 2 million Americans will be diagnosed with cancer in 2025 alone. According to their statistics, “breast, lung and bronchus, prostate, and colorectal cancers account for almost 50% of all new cancer cases in the United States,” while “lung and bronchus, colorectal, pancreatic, and breast cancers are responsible for nearly 50% of all deaths.”
According to Dr Paulien Moyaert, it’s not always the cancer itself that kills a person, but the side effects it causes in the body.
On her YouTube channel, Dr Moyaert shared a shocking 3D simulation of the stages of cancer and how it can kill the person diagnosed with the disease.
The 4-minute-long video opens up with an explanation of the most lethal form of cancer, the metastatic one, “where a single cell breaks off, migrates, and starts a new tumor that can fill up any organ and prevent it from functioning, which may kill you.
“If the cancer is growing in a part of the digestive system, it can prevent the digestion and absorption of food. It can also block the expulsion of feces and lead to perforation, which is fatal if not surgically corrected.”
Further, Dr Moyaert’s stimulation shows that when cancer affects the pancreatic ducts, it causes the pancreas to “digest itself.”
This makes pancreatic cancer the deadliest and most painful form of cancer.
A person diagnosed with lung cancer can die from asphyxiation, a condition where there’s not enough oxygen around the body.
The second most common cause of death comes from infections.
“Having cancer impairs immunity,” the video continues, “and chemotherapy compounds the problem by suppressing the bone marrow – the factory where white blood cells are produced.”
Both chemotherapy and the “infiltration of cancer cells” can impair bone marrow.
“When cancer grows in the bone marrow, there will eventually be inadequate bone healthy bone marrow to make blood cells,” the simulation shows.
This causes anemia, drop in white blood cells – which fight infection and keep bacteria under a control – and drop in platelets which prevents the body from controlling any abnormal bleeding.
Cancer patients can also suffer from cachexia, a serious complication that leads to muscle loss.
This occurs in around 50% of all cancer patients.
Finally, the video – seen over 6.6 million times – explains that pain control treatments such as morphine and opium are available and that no cancer patient should die in pain.
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Kindness makes the world go round. It is the quiet force that lifts spirits and restores our faith in humanity.
A Facebook post by a woman named Yolanda Palacios touched the hearts of many, reminding thousands who have seen the post that even the tiniest act of kindness always goes a long way.
“So last night we went to go eat at Olive Garden. My mother who is 79 years young decided to sit at the corner of the table where she felt more comfortable and had open space if she needed to get up during dinner,” Yolanda started her story.
At the time their orders arrived, Yolanda was talking to her 15-year-old who was sitting in front of her. Then, in one moment, she turned to her left to check on her mom, and what she saw moved her deeply.
The waitress, a young woman named Susie, was cutting her mom’s steak.
Yolanda was in awe and thanked Susie for her lovely gesture, to what she replied, “No problem I don’t mind, I have grandparents and I know how it is at times.”
Yolanda felt overwhelmed with gratitude as Susie kept asking her mom “is this ok? Let me cut this one up more for you.”
“She stood there cutting the meat into smaller pieces for a good 3 minutes. My mom would turn to look at me smiling as I would smile back at her,” her post read.
Yolanda made sure Susie’s manager knew how kind she was to her mother.
“I expressed my gratitude towards her and told him this kind of heart she has is full of caring and compassion. It’s not taught by employers. That she should be commended and be acknowledged for going a step further in her service which now a days is lacking in many establishments. Susie deserves the recognition!”
Olive Garden re-shared Yolanda’s post.
The restaurant wrote they are grateful to have team members as Susie who go the extra mile for their customers.
Countless people took their time to comment and praise Susie’s kindness.
“I love people like that; she is lovely with so much class,” one person commented.
“What a wonderful young lady. Wished there were more like her in the world. Sweetest gesture. Her parents should be proud,” another added.
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The news of former President Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis spread like wildfire, triggering speculation about when he had received the diagnosis, with many claiming he had cancer while serving as the head of the country.
However, it wasn’t just Joe Biden who faced scrutiny from Trump and his supporters, but also his wife, Jill Biden, whom they accused of ‘elder abuse.’
MAGA supporters claimed the former First Lady allowed her husband to run for a second term despite being aware of his cancer and declining health.
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Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has since spread to his bones. He and his family are seeking the most suitable treatment options, taking into account the severity of his condition and his age.
“Last week, President Joe Biden was seen for a new finding of a prostate nodule after experiencing increasing urinary symptoms,” the statement issued by Biden’s office read.
“On Friday, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, characterised by a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5) with metastasis to the bone. While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive which allows for effective management.”
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Sally Quinn, a DC Insider and longtime columnist for The Washington Post, was among those who blamed Jill Biden for pushing her husband into re-election before he decided to step down.
“I blame Jill Biden for this. Jill Biden is his wife. And if Jill Biden had stood up and gone to him and said, ‘Joe, you can’t do it’… He wouldn’t have run,” Quinn said during an appearance on Tara Palmeri Show . “She clearly was in favor of his running and I just think it was a terrible disservice to the country.”
“She wasn’t protecting him… I thought it was elder abuse, really,” Quinn continued. “Everybody thought he shouldn’t run,” she told Palmeri. “People were just distraught that he was running and terrible for the party. I think everybody was horrified that he was put in a position where he was allowed to run by his staff and by his wife. People felt sorry for him. But still, it was his egotistical decision to stay in office, and look what happened.”
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Despite being 73, Jill Biden maintains a youthful appearance.
Her skin glows and she always looks refreshed, which many claim to be a result of plastic surgery.
Plastic surgeon Dr Omar Tillo shared with Expressthat he believes Jill has undergone “many skin tightening treatments,” among which Morpheus8, which uses micro-needling and radio frequency energy to resurface the skin.
Sam Cinkir, founder of Este Medical Group, also shared his thoughts on Jill Biden’s youthful appearance in 2021, saying, “Jill Biden, First Lady, looks fabulous, her youthful looks could be down to a range of non-surgical treatments such as HIFU (high intensity focused ultrasound), which is a non-invasive, non-surgical option for skin tightening. It has gained FDA clearance for brow lift and improving fine lines and wrinkles. Treatment is relatively pain-free and yields some brilliant results.”
He continued: “We are seeing an increase in interest in anti-ageing treatments at Este Medical Group and HIFU skin tightening is one of them. We use this over a course of treatment to yield optimal results. In terms of diet and lifestyle, it seems the First Lady has built up a bank of good behaviour as decades of investing in good quality sleep and the habit of staying hydrated, all compound into looking this vibrant for decades to come.”
Cinkir concluded: “This is why we also educate our patients in understanding the holistic approach to wellness and well-being, including from an aesthetic point of view.”
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Jill never addressed the rumors regarding having plastic surgeries.
However, back in 2016, she did share an insight into her daily routine, saying she has been running and taking barre class, a workout that combines elements of ballet, Pilates, yoga, and strength training.
“I think exercise and being healthy creates total balance in life. People have to find what works for them. So for me, running and doing the barre class and weights—that works for me. And if walking works for you, or cycling, or golfing, whatever it is, you should find something you love that you are passionate about. And make that your exercise, because then you’ll do it,” she told Self Magazine.
Whether or not the former FLOTUS has gone under the knife is something we can only speculate about.
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The US State Department issued an urgent ‘Do Not Travel’ warning for American citizens regarding travel to Venezuela, citing ‘severe risks’ such as kidnapping, wrongful detention, civil unrest, and torture. They also advised those that in the country to leave as urgently as possible.
They added that the State Department does not have an operating embassy or consulate in the South American country, thus they cannot provide routine or emergency consular assistance to American citizens in Venezuela.
“U.S. citizens are at extreme risk of detention when entering Venezuela at any location. They may be unjustly charged with terrorism or other serious crimes and detained for long periods,” the State Department said in a news release Tuesday. “U.S. citizens have been detained upon arrival at land borders, airports, and maritime ports of entry. There is no safe way for Americans to travel to Venezuela.”
Currently, there are more wrongfully detained US citizens in Venezuela than in any other country.
The ‘do not travel’ warning issued for Venezuela isn’t anything new, but as of May 27, the State Department assigned Venezuela its highest Travel Advisory level—Level 4.
The State Department added that US citizens should also “avoid Venezuelan borders with Colombia, Brazil and Guyana” because the borders are not always clearly marked.
Another issue is that the Venezuelan government doesn’t notify the States of any detentions of its citizens. This makes it almost impossible to intervene. Those in detention in Venezuela cannot contact their family members or attorneys, according to the State Department.
