White House press secretary backs plans to cut federal spending

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Democrats raised their concerns over Trump’s order to freeze federal grants, loans, and related assistance, money already appropriated by Congress.

They claimed the programs such as Medicaid may go into the dark.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Levitt said during a briefing that “this is a temporary pause and a freeze to ensure that all of the money going out from Washington D.C. is aligned with the president’s agenda.”

She added that the decision would not affect programs like Social Security, Medicare, and welfare benefits.

The leaked memo by President Donald Trump regarding the cuts of federal spending added that the decision would also not affect “assistance provided directly to individuals.”

However, US District Judge Loren AliKhan temporarily blocked Trump’s freeze on federal spending concerning federal aid minutes before it went into effect.

In a longer statement, Levitt explained that the cuts refer to certain programs such as DEI initiatives in the federal government and the World Health Organization, from which Trump withdrew.

“In light of the injunction, OMB has rescinded the memo to end any confusion on federal policy created by the court ruling and the dishonest media coverage. The Executive Orders issued by the President on funding reviews remain in full force and effect and will be rigorously implemented by all agencies and departments,” Leavitt said in a statement.

The statement further stated: “This action should effectively end the court case and allow the government to focus on enforcing the President’s orders on controlling federal spending. In the coming weeks and months, more executive action will continue to end the egregious waste of federal funding,” Leavitt said.

According to CBS News, despite Trump’s plans and promises to cut federal spending, his “federal government has spent more than $200 billion more in his first 100 days compared to the same time period last year.”

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Shock as grandmother accused in deaths of brothers, 6 and 7

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Police made an arrest in the case of the deaths of brothers Max Johnson, 7, and Sam, 6. Their bodies were discovered inside their Coonabarabran home in northwest NSW, Australia.

Two officers responded to a message sent to the communities and justice department. They forced their way into the Emu Lane home where they found the boys’ dead bodies in separate rooms.

They established a crime scene and officers from the Orana mid-western police district and detectives from the state’s homicide squad have launched an investigation.

The boys’ grandmother, Kathleen Heggs, 66, has since been arrested and charged with double murder.

Officers established a crime scene where the bodies of the boys were found
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According to Sky News Australia, at the time the officers arrived at the home, she attempted to harm herself.

She was refused bail and will appear at Parramatta Bail Court on Saturday.

“What has occurred is terrible and as a state we share in the community of Coonabarabran’s grief at the loss of two young boys who had their entire futures ahead of them,” NSW Premier Chris Minns said of the tragedy.

“I can not begin to imagine the heartbreak their loved ones are currently feeling, including their family, friends, and teachers.

“I thank the local officers who attended the scene for their professionalism and bravery in the face of such a horrible event.”

The boys went to live with their grandmother around 11 months prior to the tragedy.

“These things shock small country towns,” Assistant Commissioner Holland said.

“The death of one child is bad enough – the death of two is just incomprehensible.”

The community will pay tribute to the young brothers by holding a candlelit vigil in their memory at Neilson Park in Coonabarabran.

The NSW police said there is no ongoing threat to the community and believe no other suspect has been involved in the deaths of the two brothers.

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Lip reader reveals Prince William’s words to Prince Louis during VE Day Parade

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Joining his family on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to watch the Red Arrows’ iconic flypast, Prince Louis entertained the public yet again mimicking the planes going overhead.

It appeared that the 7-year-old royal was in awe by the display and recreated the ‘chatter chatter chatter’ sound made by the planes during the VE Day festivities, according to lip-reader Nicola Hickling.

According to her, William said: “Look at this I think it’s going to be quite wet today.”

Louis was quick to answer: “Wasn’t this supposed to be fun?”

Responding to the cheeky comment, William reportedly insisted: “It is son,” and, “You will never forget this.”

“They will come along here, and then go towards there, and then we will make our way back,” he said.

“It’s not going to be long and I want you to be taking an interest.”

Hickling further revealed that Prince Louis shared with his family which of the planes was his favorite.

Joining his family to watch the Red Arrows' iconic flypast, Prince Louis entertained the public yet again. — Credit: Max Mumby via The Sun

At one point, Prince William asked, “Do you know what it is,” and Gorge, the eldest of the children of William and Kate, seemed to reply, “No but I do know it’s got two way four engines.”

Prince William then pointed to another plane and said, “That must be Britannia,” to what Louis replied, “That’s my favourite.”

Hickling shared with Express, that Princess Kate also had a sweet message for her daughter, Princess Charlotte.

“Doesn’t papa look smart today,” she said, according to Hickling.

Following the display, Prince George joined his parents at a veterans’ tea party, where he listened to his dad speak with WWII veterans.

Prince William told them that his son was “very keen” to ask them some questions.

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Jennifer Lopez’s reaction to a fan trying to touch her while leaving the house

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Actress/singer Jennifer Lopez has experienced a tense encounter with a fan, raising the issue of celebrity boundaries.

As she was getting out of her home, the fan tried to get too close to her, wanting to touch her arm.

Lopez, who was an elegant white coat and oversized sunglasses, reacted in a way many dubbed “bad.”

“Do not handle me in that manner!” she allegedly said as she tried to pull her arm away.

Security stepped in and escorted the singer into her car.

Onlookers were confused by Jennifer Lopez’s reaction.

“I’ve never seen her like that,” one bystander commented. “She’s usually very gracious, but this clearly crossed a line.”

The fan in question claimed he only wanted a photo with Lopez, but he was quickly removed from the premises.

PARIS, FRANCE – JULY 26: Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are seen on July 26, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pierre Suu/GC Images)

Once the word of the incident spread, many were quick to judge her for how she treated a fan. But there were also those who said she was only respecting her personal space and simply set a boundary.

According to people close to Lopez, she has been under pressure lately.

“She didn’t mean to come off as rude—it was a protective response,” the source shared. “Anyone in her shoes would’ve reacted the same way.”

PARIS, FRANCE – JULY 26: Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are seen at the Louvre Museum on July 26, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pierre Suu/GC Images)

Lopez filed for divorce from husband Ben Affleck on the date of their second wedding anniversary, August 20. As per TMZ, Lopez filed legal documents Tuesday in L.A. County Superior Court herself, without an attorney.

The date of their separation was listed April 26, 2024.

Further, TMZ revealed that there was no prenup, meaning everything the two A-listers made during their two years of marriage is community property. During those two years of Jen and Ben being a thing, he starred in Air and Hypnotic, and produced The Instigators, among the rest, while she landed roles in Shotgun Wedding, The Mother, This Is Me … Now, and Atlas.

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Tragic selfie reveals hidden danger that took three young lives

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Three teenage girls, Essa Ricker, Kelsea Webster, and Savannah Webster lost their lives in 2011 in the worst way possible.

The three friends, two of whom sisters, decided to snap a selfie for the social media by some train tracks in Utah’s scenic Spanish Fork Canyon. What they weren’t aware of was that a locomotive was coming up behind them.

Until they realized what was going on, they got hit.

John Anderson was operating the eastbound Union Pacific train when the incident occurred. Engineer Michael Anderson was also on board. When he spotted the girls, he blasted the train’s horn in order to get to their attention, but without success.

Three teenage girls lost their lives in a train accident while taking a selfie by the trails unaware a locomotive was coming up behind them.

“They were in their own little world,” John recalled.

“We watched in horror as we got closer. We saw them for about 12 seconds until they disappeared from our sight and the train continued moving forward.”

Once they were able to stop the train about a quarter mile down the track, John got off and rushed towards the girls’ direction. He found Essa and Kelsea dead, while 13-year-old Savannah was still alive but badly injured.

“I told her everything would be OK and she relaxed a little. I hoped she would make it and for some reason I really thought she would.”

Unfortunately, her injuries were too severe. She sustained a dozen broken bones, internal bleeding, and a severe brain injury.

Savannah died three days after the train accident at a hospital.

“We spoke to the doctors today and they informed us that Savvy’s brain injuries were too great,” Savannah’s mother wrote on her blog, per the Daily Mail. “Even though they’ve had done everything possible, Savannah will not be able to recover any further.

“We will keep her on life support till the end of the day, but it’s time to say goodbye, for now, to an angel that walked among us.”

Just moments for her death, Savannah posted to her Facebook page: “Standing right by a train ahaha this is awsome!!!! [sic]”

John and Michael, both fathers to teenage daughters, were devastated by the train accident.

“What happened was very intense and I have to carry it the rest of my life,” said Michael. “I don’t know what John saw that night and I don’t want to know what he saw that night.”

Kelsea and Savannah’s mother, Jayna Webster, said her daughters’ deaths were preventable.

“No one should have to go through this, and I hope people will seriously think about the campaign’s rail safety message and share it with their loved ones.”

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Denise Alexander, ‘General Hospital’ actress, dies at 85

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Soap opera star Denise Alexander, best known as Lesley Webber on General Hospital and Susan Hunter Martin on Days of Our Lives, passed away aged 85.

General Hospital’s executive producer, Frank Valentini, posted a tribute, honoring the actress’ life and career.

“I am so very sorry to hear of Denise Alexander’s passing. She broke barriers on-screen and off, portraying Dr. Lesley Webber – one of the first female doctors on Daytime Television – for nearly five decades,” his post read.

“It meant so much to have her reprise her role in recent years. I am honored to have had the opportunity to work with her. On behalf of the entire General Hospital family, I extend my heartfelt sympathies to her family, friends, and longtime fans. May she rest in peace.”

Alexander died on March 5, but the news of her passing was shared just recently.

Her acting career started back in the 1950s when she landed a role on Broadway’s The Children’s Hour. From that moment on, she received a number of guest-starring roles.

In 1960, Alexander played one of the astronauts’ daughters in The Clear Horizon. Four years later, she landed the role that would mark her career, that of Susan Hunter Martin in Days of Our Lives.

In 1973, she joined the cast of General Hospital, becoming one of the first female doctors on television and a fan favorite for over a decade.

Tributes came pouring in from fellow colleagues.

Genie Francis, who played Alexander’s TV daughter on General Hospital, posted a photo of the two, writing, “Thank you mama, for so much more than u know. #GH.”

Susan Seaforth Hayes, who played alongside Alexander in The Days of Our Lives, called her “a friend to treasure and an actress to applaud.”

“Such happy memories of her years in Salem and her great success on General Hospital,” Hayes posted on Instagram. “We both began as child actors, both had strong mothers and both were raised as Christian Scientists in our early years.

Denise Alexander, Susan Seaforth Hayes in “Days of Our Lives” in 1971/ NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images

“I was grateful for her wisdom, taste, humor, and goodness every time I saw her,” she added. “It was never enough. And my love for her will never be over.”

Denise Alexander was born in New York City in 1939.

She is survived by her stepdaughter, Elizabeth Colla, from her marriage to director and producer Richard A. Colla.

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Strange detail spotted in Meghan Markle’s photo of her kids

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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry tend to keep their children out of the spotlight. Archie, 6, and Lili, 3, are only seen by the public during rare occasions, including the couples’ Netflix documentary.

On Mother’s Day, May 11, the Duchess snapped a photo of herself holding both her children in her arms in what is believed to be the garden of their luxurious Montecito home.

“Happy Mother’s Day! Cheers to juggling it all with joy!” the proud mom captioned the picture. “And to these two gems – who still attempt to climb ‘mama mountain’, smother me with kisses, and make every day the most memorable adventure… being your mom is the greatest privilege of my life.”

Meghan Markle's photo of her kids triggered speculations surrounding the authenticity of the snap. — Instagram/@meghanmarkle

She concluded her post by writing: “I, too, ‘love you more than all the stars in all the sky, all the raindrops, and all the salt on all the french fries in all the world.'”

The children’s faces weren’t revealed, yet the photo fueled a bizarre new theory and plenty of comments.

In fact, what caught the attention of many was Archie’s big toe. Some believed the Duchess digitally altered it for the sake of attracting attention.

Re-sharing the photo on X, one user wrote: “Are we all now ignoring Archie’s toe?”

Another said, “Serious question… Is this from editing the picture or is there something wrong with his toe?”

Meghan recently shared a photo of Archie on his 6th birthday/ Instagram/@meghanmarkle

A third person’s comment about Archie’s toe and Lili’s hair color, which doesn’t appear to be red in the photo, added to the speculation surrounding the authenticity of Meghan Markle’s Mother’s Day photo.

“No one seems to have mentioned Archie’s very strange digital big toe?” they wrote. “Of course hair colour is different and Lili is a foot taller with different hair too… But that big toe…what were they photoshopping?!”

Further, another person commented: “The toe looks like a nose. Add the limbs of a 7 year old on Lili and Archie’s now black hair and tawny skin…Someone make it stop!”

Also, the photo of Archie on his birthday posing at the balcony also triggered many comments. One person wrote, “I wondered if it’s meant to be Archie on a ‘balcony’ after the balcony scenes on this side of the Atlantic.”

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Prince Harry revealed his ‘worst fears have been confirmed’

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With their decision to step down from their duties, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle lost the right to police protection. Harry then sought a judicial review of a Home Office decision that wouldn’t allow him to pay for protection from the police when in the UK. His legal representatives claimed in a statement they issued that he “inherited a security risk at birth, for life.”

Further, the statement read, “While his role within the Institution has changed, his profile as a member of the Royal Family has not. Nor has the threat to him and his family.

“The Duke and Duchess of Sussex personally fund a private security team for their family, yet that security cannot replicate the necessary police protection needed while in the UK. In the absence of such protection, Prince Harry and his family are unable to return to his home.”

Eventually, Harry lost his case in the Court of Appeal seeking the return of his police protection.

Not only he wasn’t happy with the outcome but he also accused the Royal Household of interfering in his battle to have his UK police security reinstated and expressed shock upon discovering that two senior members of the Royal Household are on that committee.

He asked the Home Secretary to investigate the influence the Royal family and Ravec had on the outcome of his case.

Government spokesman told The Mail on Sunday: “All members work together to advise the independent chair on the protective security of the Royal Family and key public figures.

“As part of long-standing arrangements these decisions have been taken by Ravec, not the Home Secretary.”

Prince Harry during his visit to Colombia on August 15, 2024. | Source: Getty Images

Harry expressed his sadness over the fact that his children won’t be visiting his homeland any time soon since such visits are unsafe without police protection.

In a recent interview with the BBC, the Duke said, “I can’t see a world in which I would be bringing my wife and children back to the UK at this point.

“My worst fears have been confirmed by the whole legal disclosure in this case, and that’s really sad.”

He expressed his disappointment about the things his children, Archie and Lili, will miss out on.

“The things that they’re going to miss is, well, everything. I miss the UK, I miss parts of the UK, of course I do.

“I think that it’s really quite sad that I won’t be able to show my children my homeland.”

According to a source close to Harry, all he wants is to be able to “ensure the safety of himself and his family while in the UK so his children can know his home country and so he can help support his patronages and their important work.”

The Duke claimed the authorities withheld information during the appeal, leaving the public unaware of facts that would ‘shock’ them.

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However, US District Judge Loren AliKhan temporarily blocked Trump’s freeze on federal spending concerning federal aid minutes before it went into effect.

The boys’ grandmother, Kathleen Heggs, 66, has since been arrested and charged with double murder.

The boys went to live with their grandmother around 11 months prior to the tragedy.

Onlookers were confused by Jennifer Lopez’s reaction.

The date of their separation was listed April 26, 2024.

Until they realized what was going on, they got hit.

Savannah died three days after the train accident at a hospital.

John and Michael, both fathers to teenage daughters, were devastated by the train accident.

General Hospital’s executive producer, Frank Valentini, posted a tribute, honoring the actress’ life and career.

Tributes came pouring in from fellow colleagues.

Denise Alexander was born in New York City in 1939.

On Mother’s Day, May 11, the Duchess snapped a photo of herself holding both her children in her arms in what is believed to be the garden of their luxurious Montecito home.

A third person’s comment about Archie’s toe and Lili’s hair color, which doesn’t appear to be red in the photo, added to the speculation surrounding the authenticity of Meghan Markle’s Mother’s Day photo.

Eventually, Harry lost his case in the Court of Appeal seeking the return of his police protection.

Harry expressed his sadness over the fact that his children won’t be visiting his homeland any time soon since such visits are unsafe without police protection.

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