Ankle bracelets have been a fancy jewelry worn for many years. Why these bracelets are still popular among women is because they are discreet yet charming.
However, besides being an accessory, ankle bracelets also carry certain symbolisms that vary across cultures.
For example, in certain cultures, they are a representation of wealth and status, while in others they are related to spirituality and hold religious significance.
In ancient Egypt, people wore ankle bracelets because they believed it would protect them from evil spirits and would bring them luck and prosperity. Women of lower social classes wore anklets made of leather or strings. Those who were wealthy, wore ones made of precious metals and gems. The richer the husband, the more gems on their bracelet.
Field workers wore ankle bracelets with pendants because it helped keep insects away while they were working on the fields.
In India, however, this fashion accessory is mostly worn by married women and demonstrates their union and status.
Further, anklets are mentioned in some of the stories of The Arabian Nights, a famous collection of Middle Eastern folktales and stories translated to many languages. There, anklets are believed to be represented as a symbol related to prostitution.
Sumerians and Romans wore it in order to show their wealth and status.
They can be worn during casual outing, as an accessory for beach vacations and resort wear, at formal events, as well as during weddings, festivals, and other cultural celebrations.
Their popularity has definitely stood the test of time.
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Prince Harry and Prince William’s relationship has been a rocky one during the last couple of years, but it wasn’t always like that. In fact, while growing up, the two shared a really close bond and went through a lot together, including losing their mother, Princess Diana, when they were still rather young.
One person that witnessed the two princes growing up and sharing their happiness and sadness together was Graham Craker, the man who served 35 years as a Metropolitan Police officer and was also the brothers’ personal bodyguard for 15 years.
Sadly, Graham Craker, nicknamed ‘Crackers’ by the brothers, passed away aged 77.
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On the day of Lady Di’s tragic passing, Craker accompanied Harry and William to Balmoral. He also walked behind them on the day of their mother’s funeral.
“I was standing at the rear of the hearse and William looked up and acknowledged me. I looked toward him and nodded. William was comforted that I was with his mum on her final journey,” he shared with The New York Post.
“There were people in tears, on their knees crossing themselves, throwing flowers at the hearse.
“The bit that amazed me is when we got on the northbound M1, even the southbound traffic had stopped and people got out of their cars and bowed in respect.”
Graham Craker in the front seat of the hearse carrying Princess Diana’s coffin the night before her funeral in September 1997 (BBC News and Current Affairs)
In the past, Craker recalled those sad moment, saying that seeing Prince William the morning after his mother’s funeral was the most emotional.
He remembered approaching the young prince, who was taking his dog for a walk, and saying, “I’m very, very sorry to hear your bad news.” William said “Thank you.”
In his memoir Spare, Harry describes the close relationship the brothers had with Craker.
“The driver had to keep pulling over so the bodyguard could get out and clear the flowers off the windscreen,” Harry wrote.
“The bodyguard was Graham. Willy and I liked him a lot. We always called him Crackers. We thought that was hysterical.”
Ten years following his retirement, Craker attended William and Kate’s wedding, another testament of the appreciation the royals had for him and his work.
Additionally, he received the Royal Victorian Order from Queen Elizabeth II, a recognition for individuals who have personally served the monarchy.
Craker’s two sons conformed the news of their father’s passing, calling him “an incredible man” who “lived his life so selflessly.”
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State senator Angela Paxton, the wife of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, has introduced a bill that would make it difficult for people to buy s*x toys, which many saw as Trump and his administration waging a ‘war’ on masturbation.
The bill tends to punish online retailers that sell an ‘obscene device’ to people without age verification.
Retailers violating the regulations could face a $4,000 fine and a year of prison time.
A separate bill introduced by Trump’s administration asks from major retailers such as Walmart, Costco, and CVS to stop reselling s*x toys, making them available exclusively at “s*xually oriented businesses” such as s*x shops and strip clubs.
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As expected, the bills triggered backlash with many accusing Trump’s administration of interfering with people’s private lives.
A 1973 Texas law banned the sale of s*x toys anywhere on the territory of Texas. In 2003, the law was amended to make it a criminal offense to own more than six of these devices. However, five years later, the update was declared unconstitutional.
Speaking to Daily Observer, Dr. Shamyra Howard, a licensed clinical social worker and sex educator, said, “Requiring ID to purchase a s*x toy sends the message that pleasure is something to be policed and surveilled.
“It pathologizes something that is completely normal and turns a private, healthy act into something shameful.
“This kind of legislation doesn’t protect people; it embarrasses them. It creates unnecessary barriers and reinforces harmful stigmas that many of us have spent years trying to dismantle.”
She also highlighted the benefits of using these toys and the importance of making it easy to purchase them.
“What’s often overlooked is that s*x toys are not just about pleasure. They’re also part of comprehensive sexual wellness.
“Men use them too, both for pleasure and to manage erectile issues, neuropathy from diabetes and poor blood flow related to high blood pressure.
“There are devices designed to support pain management, pelvic floor health, s*x toys even help people manage mental health issues through stress relief and help to re-establish intimacy after medical procedures or trauma.”
It seems like the “war” on masturbation by Trump and his administration surprised and angered many.
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The attempt of a desperate mother to revenge her daughter who was killed by the Zeta Cartel in Mexico mirrors the plot of the famous 2008 movie Taken.
Miriam Elizabeth Rodríguez Martínez of San Fernando, Tamaulipas showed immense bravery when she decided to take things in her own hands in the mission to track her daughter’s killers down, New York Times reported.
When 20-year-old Karen Alejandra Salinas Rodríguez went missing, the family was desperate. Soon after, they got calls from the kidnappers who demanded ransom. Although the family managed to find the money and paid for Karen’s safe return, she was brutally murdered and her remains were found on an abandoned ranch in 2014.
Unable to live with the fact that her daughter’s killers were free, Miriam spent threeyears on a personal vendetta mission.
This mother eventually hunted down 10 gang members involved in her daughter’s murder.
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Miriam changed her looks, had her hair cut and dyed it red, and pretended to be different people in order to get close to the killers’ family members and neighbors.
One time, she even met with one of the Zeta cartel’s members who tried to convince her that his clan had nothing to do with Karen’s murder and offered to help her in her search for a fee. During the meeting, someone called the man on the radio by his name, Sama, and that was just the lead she needed.
Once home, she started her search on the social media and stumbled upon a tagged photo of Sama in front of an ice-cream shop in the city of Ciudad Victoria, some two hours away. She was waiting for Sama to appear there for weeks, and when she finally saw him, she and a police officer who agreed to join her in her mission followed him to his place and wrote his address down.
However, until an arrest warrant was issued, Sama had left town. In September 2014, Sama entered Miriam’s son’s shop looking for hats when he recognized him. He called the police and Sama was arrested. He confessed his clan killed Karen and gave the names of his accomplices. That led to more people being put behind bars.
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One of them was personally tracked down by Miriam. New York Timesreported that Miriam had him at gun point and held him on the ground for an hour until police arrived.
Unfortunately, on Mother’s Day 2017, Miriam was shot 12 times in front of her home. She died at the scene, but she left the world knowing she revenged her daughter.
The heroic efforts of this brave mother who hunted down the gang members who killed her daughter were praised with a bronze plaque erected in her home city of San Fernando in her honor.
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17-year-old autistic teenager, who is also physically disabled, has been shot 9 times by police, Pocatello Police Department said in a statement.
The teenager sustained critical injuries and is left fighting for his life.
According to the police, they were alerted of a disturbance at the family’s home in Pocatello, just south of Yellowstone National Park, on Saturday evening after a neighbour saw the teen in question, Victor Perez, rolling on the ground of his yard.
When the police arrived at the scene, they believed Perez was waving with a knife at a female person, who turned out to be his mother.
The Chief’s statement continued: “Two females were just a few feet away in the yard and another male stood just outside the fence. Officers positioned just outside the yard gave repeated commands for the male to drop the knife. He did not comply, instead he stood up and advanced towards the officers while still armed.
“At that point, officers discharged their firearms, stopping when the male fell. PPD officers immediately began life-saving measures and the male was transported to the Portland Medical Center where he remains hospitalized.”
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Andres, who witnessed the shooting, recorded a video and described it as the most graphic instance of police abuse he has ever seen.
“They never once asked, ‘What is the situation, how can we help?'” Andres said. “They ran up with their guns drawn, they triggered a mentally disabled person to react and when he reacted… they shot him.”
Andres added that the officers didn’t help de-escalate a situation. Instead, they “appeared to be like a death squad or firing squad.”
“You can see that the kid, after he was shot, wounded and down on the ground in pain, suffering from the shots, they continued to shoot at him,” Andres told East Idaho News, as per the Daily Mail.
“It looked sketchy. There’s a knife, there’s things in danger, so my son made the correct call to call 911 with the goal of helping his neighbor with this situation.”
He added that no one was in immediate danger.
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Perez’s aunt said that her nephew was not going after the police. “He has [an] impairment. He can barely walk,” she said.
Following the incident in which Perez required resuscitation twice and underwent leg amputation, the public erupted in outrage over the police’s act.
According to Idaho News, the Eastern Idaho Critical Incident Task Force is conducting an investigation.
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Chief Schei defended the officers, saying, “In situations like this, officers must make decisions in seconds, they asses threats, not just to themselves, but to those nearby. In this case, two individuals were within a few feat of an armed, non-compliant individual – the risk was immediate and the situation rapidly evolving.
“We know this incident has deeply affected the community, we are also aware of the videos circulating online which shows only one angle. The full picture requires careful review of all facts and evidence – PPD is not releasing the male’s name but can confirm he is 17 years old.”
Dylan Harrison, who was among the protesters in front of the police department, seeking justice for Perez, “highlights a much larger systemic issue that police respond with unnecessary force when they do not need to when the public needs help and support.”
He toldLocal News 8 that it was “horrifying” to watch police respond to “a child who was clearly experiencing a mental health crisis” with force.
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The decision made by Trump to impose tariffs on nearly every country in the world has been a hot topic in recent days and while governments are overwhelmed by this drastic move, he justifies his choices claiming the States are the victim of “unfair trade.”
Trump announced the new round of tariffs, including 125% rate on goods imported from China, on April 2, referring to the decision as to a “Liberation Day.”
Introducing these significant changes to US trade policy, he described his move as a “declaration of economic independence.”
While a number of leaders from different countries are willing to avoid the tariffs by striking deals, others announced imposing tariffs to the USA on their own, most notably China, who now seems to have found itself in a trade war with the States.
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As he receives criticism from many, Trump asks from his people to trust his judgement, claiming that his politics will ultimately benefit them and will lead to the American industry being reborn.
On Tuesday, April 8, the POTUS revealed how much money the country is reportedly making from the tariffs.
According to Trump, US was already “taking in almost $2 billion a day in tariffs.”
“I really think we are helped by the tariff situation that is going on which is a good situation, not bad, its great.”
“It is going to be legendary, you watch, legendary in a positive way, I have to say.
“That is why additional tariffs on Chinese goods are in place effective midnight tonight at 104% until they make a deal with us that is what it is going to be.
“I think they’ll make a deal at some point, China wants to make a deal, they really do, they just don’t know how to get it started because they are proud people.”
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If you wonder how the tariffs for different countries are determined, the president argues that they are “reciprocal,” meaning, as he put it, “they charge us, we charge them.”
The administration’s tariff strategy is not always easy to follow. In general, countries that sell more goods to the US than they buy face increased tariffs.
Even if a country has no trade surplus, the administration imposes an additional charge at a universal baseline rate of 10%.
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Donald Trump hasn’t ruled out the prospect of seeking a third term in the White House.
On March 30, the POTUS told NBC’s Kristen Welker he’s “not joking” about a potential third stint in office.
Currently, the Constitution doesn’t allow a single person to serve as the president of the country for three times, but allegedly there is a “loophole” Trump intends to “use” in order to change this.
“No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice, and no person who has held the office of President or acted as President, for more than two years of a term to which some other person was elected President shall be elected to the office of the President more than once,” the Constitution states.
“But this Article shall not apply to any person holding the office of President when this Article was proposed by the Congress, and shall not prevent any person who may be holding the office of President, or acting as President, during the term within which this Article becomes operative from holding the office of President or acting as President during the remainder of such term.”
So far, Donald Trump has opened up about the idea of a third term a number of times, but not many believed he was serious – unless not until recently, when he clearly hinted there are ways for him to continue his presidency beyond 2028.
“A lot of people want me to do it. But, I mean, I basically tell them we have a long way to go, you know, it’s very early in the administration,” he explained. “I’m focused on the current.
“I like working. I’m not joking. But I’m not – it is far too early to think about it,” he said, adding “there are methods which you could do it.”
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Asked of the possibility JD Vance to run for a president and then pass the role to Trump, he answered, “That’s one,” adding there are other ways too but refused to provide other examples.
The world of film lost a star. Actor Simon Fisher-Becker, best known for his roles in Harry Potter and Doctor Who, died aged 63.
The news of his passing was announced by his husband, Tony, via a post through the late actor’s social media account.
“Hello everyone. This is Tony, Simon’s husband,” the post read. “I have some very sad news. At 2:50 this afternoon Simon passed away. I’ll be keeping this account open for a while. I’m not sure at this point if I’ll be posting again. Thank you.”
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His manager, Kim Barry, also confirmed the death of the actor.
“Today I lost not only a client in Simon Fisher-Becker, but a close personal friend of 15 years standing.
“I shall never forget the phone call I made to him when he was offered the part of Dorium Maldovar in BBC’s Doctor Who,” Barry told the New York Post. “Simon was also a writer, a raconteur and a great public speaker. He helped me out enormously and was kind, gracious and interested in everyone. My condolences go to his husband Tony, his brother, nieces and nephews and his legion of fans.”
His acting career spanned decades.
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Besides his iconic roles of the Fat Friar in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone and the blue-skinned intergalactic black marketeer in Doctor Who, Simon Fisher-Becker made several notable appearances in beloved British television programs such as One Foot in the Grave, The Bill, and Doctors.
He also had a small part in the Oscar-winning film Les Misérables.
Tributes poured in, with fellow actors and fans expressing their sadness over Fisher-Becker’s sudden passing.
Simon Fisher-Becker in Doctor Who (BBC)
“His stage routine was one of the funniest things I’ve heard in ages. A dear man who valued his audiences. RIP Simon, shine on,” a fan posted.
“Really sad news. I met him at a con a few years ago and he was really lovely,” another shared.
“Incredibly upsetting to hear. What’s lovely is that both Dorium and the maldovarium/maldovar market are plastered all over the Moffat era of Doctor who. He’ll never be forgotten,” a third fan expressed their sorrow.
The cause of death has not yet been confirmed.
Rest in peace, Simon Fisher-Becker.
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Dark eye circles are not that uncommon. In fact, many people struggle with them at some point in their life, and they can result from a range of factors.
The skin around the eyes is thinner and more delicate than that of other parts of our body, making it more prone to discoloration and blood flow.
While most under-eye bags are a result of temporary conditions such as lack of sleep, or maybe aging, they can also be a sign of more serious conditions.
But before we get to that, lets take a look at some of the less serious possible causes such as hyperpigmentation. This is a condition that can occur spontaneously or systematically as a result of sun exposure, allergic dermatitis, edema or swelling, hormones, and aging.
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This condition isn’t health-threatening and can be fixed though diet.
The swelling under the eyes can also be cause by an allergic reaction or excess buildup of fluids in the body. Also, they may appear with age due to the gravity affecting the collagen tissue of the under-eye skin, causing skin elasticity to weaken, sag, and build up fat tissue.
Other, more serious reasons, that cause dark eye circles can be poor circulation, food intolerance, and iron deficiency.
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One way to learn if your dark eye circles are due to poor circulation, try pushing gently against the skin there. When you take your finger away and notice the area becoming lighter and then getting dark again, slow blood flow might be what causes them.
Certain food allergies manifest through dark eye circles, according to the Mayo Clinic. They can be an allergic reaction to certain foods or added preservatives.
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The most serious condition is iron deficiency, especially if the dark eye circles are accompanied with other symptoms such as fatigue, frequent colds, and dizziness.
Low iron levels affect your body’s ability to produce hemoglobin, which is essential for carrying oxygen to cells. When this process is disrupted, poor blood circulation can lead to dark discoloration under the eyes.
*Disclaimer: This information is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician or healthcare provider with any questions about your health or medications. Do not disregard professional advice based on this information.
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I used to think I had a solid grip on why infidelity happens, but the more I read about the reasons why women cheat, the more I realized it’s a lot more complex than I’d ever imagined. Cheating stings, and it often spells heartbreak for everyone involved. Yet it still happens, despite the enormous risks. Now, one expert has explained six primary factors behind this phenomenon, offering a fresh perspective on what drives some women to break their vows.
1. Feeling Emotionally Unfulfilled
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One of the biggest reasons why women cheat lies in emotional neglect. I’ve seen this in friends who tried to communicate but felt like their words never truly landed. According to a study done in the UK and Australia, around 65% of women who cheated said emotional emptiness was at the heart of their decision. Conversations that stay shallow or go ignored can leave anyone feeling alone, but for some women, this loneliness propels them toward an affair.
What Does “Emotional Unfulfillment” Look Like?
Psychology Today suggests that when discussions always remain surface-level, or supportive responses are absent, women might feel emotionally abandoned. Over time, that sense of neglect can push them to find comfort elsewhere.
2. A Deeper Emotional Abandonment
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Sometimes it’s not just feeling overlooked; it’s feeling truly disconnected from a partner. While men do stray for emotional reasons too, the research shows women are four times more likely to cheat if they believe their partner isn’t really into them. Tracey Cox, a world-leading relationship expert, points out that only about five percent of men cite this cause, but for women, it’s a bigger issue tied directly to self-esteem and emotional security.
3. Revenge After Disloyalty
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I’ve heard friends admit they cheated purely out of a desire to “even the score.” This third common motivation stems from a form of retaliation: a partner betrayed them first, so they retaliate in kind. Tracey Cox says it’s about regaining agency and dignity after feeling wronged. It might not be the healthiest response, but that urge to hurt someone in the same way you’ve been hurt can be irresistible.
4. Power Imbalances in the Relationship
Some women cheat to regain control in relationships where they feel inferior. They may sense a constant power struggle over finances, status, or major life choices. If a partner is overly dominant or controlling, stepping outside the relationship can seem like a twisted path to self-empowerment. As Cox explains, if direct confrontation feels too risky, a covert affair might feel like the only way to tip the scales.
What Causes Power Struggles?
A few examples include:
Financial disparities
One partner making major decisions without input
Blame constantly placed on one person
Feeling unheard or dismissed
5. Dissatisfaction in Bed
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It’s not just men who look elsewhere for excitement in the bedroom. A lackluster sex life is one of the reasons why women cheat, too. Nearly nine percent of women who strayed said it was simply because they weren’t getting their needs met at home. The fix often involves open-mindedness, trying new things, and honest discussions about desires. When both partners feel respected and satisfied, the temptation to seek thrills elsewhere generally goes down.
6. Stress Management
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Sometimes, the simplest explanation is stress. Balancing work, raising a family, running a household—these responsibilities can feel crushing. According to Cox, some women turn to an affair to escape feeling overwhelmed or underappreciated. It’s their version of “me time,” a moment to indulge in pleasure rather than being stretched too thin by constant obligations.
The Expert Behind the Insights
Tracey Cox has made a career out of helping people navigate love and intimacy. She’s authored 17 books, shared her expertise on CNN and Oprah, and even launched her own line of bedroom-enhancing products. Her insight into the reasons why women cheat gives us a window into the emotional and psychological landscape leading to infidelity.
Preventing Infidelity Through Connection
If there’s a silver lining here, it’s that many of these factors boil down to unmet emotional or physical needs. Taking time to truly connect—through conversations, shared hobbies, or simply laughing at life’s curveballs—can keep a relationship healthy. Cox also advises mixing it up in and out of the bedroom, because novelty can reignite the spark that keeps two people faithful.
Building a Stronger Bond
At the end of the day, even good relationships have lulls. Boredom might set in, or life just feels too routine. Yet understanding these six reasons why women cheat can help couples address underlying issues before they boil over. By staying open-minded, trying new experiences, and remembering to communicate about the little things, partners can fortify their connection and minimize the risk of straying down a painful path.
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A number of people who have been diagnosed with severe illnesses such as cancer have opened up about their regrets regarding their failure to listen to their bodies and pay attention to the subtle signs.
The truth is that many of the symptoms of different types of cancer may be shared with other more common and less serious illnesses, so people tend to dismiss them. They only start paying attention to the changes in their body when the disease reaches certain stage.
Marly Garnreiter is one of those people who did not listen to the signs her body was warning her about. When she decided to visit a doctor, she was told that she was feeling unwell due to stress and failed to diagnose her properly.
She later learned she had Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
Another person whose life story is similar to that of Garnreiter is Dilan Patel, a man who avoided visiting the doctor because he was “embarrassed” of one of the common symptoms – night sweats.
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“I’d wake up in the middle of the night drenched in sweat,” he said in a TikTok video.
“I mean SOAKED. My clothes, my bed – everything would be wet. It happened 2-3 times every single night. At first, I just thought, ‘Maybe I’m getting too hot under the covers?’ So I brushed it off.
“Weeks turned into months, and the night sweats didn’t stop. Looking back now, there were other signs, too. I was exhausted all the time, but I just thought it was because I was working long hours.”
Also, his skin felt dry and itchy all the time, forcing him to carry a moisturizer with him all the time.
“I had really itchy skin,” Dilan recalled. “I remember my legs especially used to itch really bad until the point where I’d scratch them until they bled.”
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He continued: “I used to carry a little tub of body lotion around with me. I just thought I was getting dry skin because of the weather changes.”
However, Dilan didn’t ask for medical advice until he felt a lump in his armpit.
After running a number of tests, Dilan was told he had stage 4 Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
“Five tumours. It had even spread to my lung. I couldn’t believe it. I’d spent so long brushing off my symptoms, convincing myself they weren’t a big deal”, he shared.
“But my body had been screaming at me for almost two years. If there’s one thing I’ve learned from this experience, it’s to pay attention to your body.
“Those little signs and symptoms? They’re there for a reason. Don’t wait until it’s too late.”
After undergoing severe treatments, including rounds of chemotherapy, he’s now cancer-free for nine years.
According to NHS, “Hodgkin lymphoma is an uncommon cancer that develops in the lymphatic system, which is a network of vessels and glands spread throughout your body.”
It mostly affects people aged 20 to 40, as well as those older than 75. In the UK only, the number of people diagnosed with this form of cancer is 2,100 each year.
If diagnosed on time, it can be successfully treated.
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Lori Vallow Daybell, the 51-year-old Idaho mother who killed her two children, faced court once again on April 7, this time for a conspiracy to murder her 4th husband, Charles Vallow.
She has been charged with allegedly conspiring to have her husband killed so she could marry her new love, Chad Daybell, a religious novelist known for writing books about doomsday.
During the trial, Lori represented herself and tried to portray her husband as the aggressor in the relationship who led himself to death following an incident, claiming he once chased her with a bat.
“Spouses having insurance policies is not a crime. Collecting Social Security is not a crime. Self-defense is not a crime,” Lori Vallow Daybell told the jury. “A family tragedy is not a crime – it’s a tragedy.”
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Charles died back in 2019 after he was fatally shot by Lori’s brother, Alex Cox.
The murder happened at Lori’s Arizona home.
Following the deadly shooting, Alex called 911 to report the killing. He claimed he had been attacked by a bat and that he shot Charles in self-defense.
Cox died that same year of natural causes, as reported by authorities.
Facing the court on April 7, Lori, who has been sentenced to life in prison for killing her children, J.J Vallow and Tylee Ryan, pleaded not guilty.
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Before her opening at court, Prosecutor Treena Kay claimed that phone records, witness accounts, and forensic proof will demonstrate that Cox’s shooting of Charles was not an act of self-defense.
“Lori Vallow wanted to be Lori Daybell, wife of Chad Daybell, and in July 2019 Lori Vallow wanted to keep the same lifestyle that she had with Charles. And she could get all of this if Charles was dead,” Kay said. “She could marry Chad Daybell and become Lori Daybell. She would get a million-dollar life insurance policy.
“Lori Vallow is why Alex was able to shoot Charles,” she said. “Lori Vallow is why Charles is dead.”
The “Doomsday Mother,” as the media refers to Lori, is also accused of attempted murder in connection with her ex-nephew-in-law, Brandon Boudreaux whose shooting happened within months of that of her husband.
Further, she attempted to call upon Brandon as a witness, but refused to reveal information about his testimony, claiming she didn’t want to give away her defence.
Since prosecutors hadn’t interviewed Brandon in advance, the judge informed the defendant that they cannot call witnesses without first providing the other party with sufficient notice and details about why the witnesses are relevant.
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Further, explaining why she decided to defend herself, Lori Vallow Daybell told True Crime Arizona, “There’s lots of reasons. I am not an attorney. I’m not an attorney. I do not have training to be an attorney. There’s something that I figured out when I got to this jail. You know, this experience has been five years running.
“I came here with the intention of having a speedy trial. Right? These charges came first. Right? They’re like five years old. I first talked to the attorneys, and I was like, they’ve had five years, the prosecutors, to put their case together.
“And I really want to go to trial, we need to go.”
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Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on several countries has shaken the entire world. However, this isn’t a move the president of one of the most powerful economies would make in haste. On the contrary, his plan to strengthen the US economy through these measures is something he has been discussing for years.
America imposing a 10% tariffs on nearly all imports, starting Friday night, is something Trump considers a “declaration of economic independence.”
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During a Rose Garden ceremony before signing the tariffs through an executive order, Trump declared, “We’re standing up for the American worker, and we are finally putting America first.”
Saying he’s aware he would face resistance from “globalists” and “special interests,” he asked his people to trust his judgement.
“Remember, every prediction made by our opponents about trade in the past 30 years has been utterly wrong,” Trump stated.
“April 2nd 2025 will forever be remembered as the day American industry was reborn. America’s destiny was reclaimed and the day that we began to make America wealthy again. For decades, our country has been looted, pillaged, raped and plundered by nations near and far, both friend and foe alike.”
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“Americans really suffered gravely. They watched in anguish as foreign leaders have stolen our jobs, foreign cheaters have ransacked our factories and foreign scavengers that have torn apart our once beautiful American dream.
“Our country and its taxpayers have been ripped off for more than 50 years, but it is not going to happen anymore,” Trump said.
Experts believe that the tariffs, that start at 10% but are different for different countries – 53% on China, 20% on both the European Union and South Korea – will affect American buyers, resulting in higher prices and sparking a global recession.
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According to Ken Rogoff, ex-chief economist at the International Monetary Fund, the risk of America falling into recession has risen to 50% following Trump’s decision.
“This essentially topples a nuclear device onto the global trading system,” Rogoff commented to the BBC, emphasizing the far-reaching effects of such tariffs on US import.
Further, the decision made by Trump’s administration to impose tariffs could escalate trade conflicts and strain relations with US allies like Japan and South Korea.
Despite the possible consequences, Trump expressed hope, saying, “Hopefully, in years to come, you will look back and realize we made the right choice.”
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The tragic passing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf, a Frisco ISD student-athlete, has resonated deeply within his Texas community.
Austin was tragically stabbed to death at a champions meet on April 2. Reportedly, he died in his twin’s brother’a arms.
According to witnesses, Austin got into an argument with another student, also 17, Karmelo Anthony, allegedly over a camping spot.
Sadly, as the argument got heated, Karmelo stubbed Austin in the heart, leaving him to bleed to death in his twin brother’s arms.
Austin was pronounced dead at the hospital.
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Hi brother, Hunter, recalled the incident.
“This kid was sitting under our tent at track, we asked him to move. He started getting aggressive and talking reckless and my brother stepped in and said, ‘you need to move,’” Hunter explained. “And he’s like, ‘Make me move.’”
A person who was at the scene said everything escalated very quickly. “Touch me and see what happens,” Karmelo allegedly said before he pulled a black knife and stabbed Austin after fleeing the scene.
Karmelo was later arrested but claimed he attacked Austin during an act of self-defense.
“They were twins, identical twins. And his brother was holding on to him, trying to make it stop bleeding, and he died in his brother’s arms,” the devastated father, Jeff Metcalf, told NBC Dallas-Fort Worth.
“I could see all the blood, and I saw where the wound was, and I was very concerned, so I had to find his brother, and we rushed to the hospital. And we prayed, and it’s God’s plan, I don’t understand it, but they weren’t able to save him.
The devastated mother of the stabbed teen also broke her silence after her son’s tragic passing.
”My son is gone, and I don’t really have words,” Meghan Metcalf shared on The Will Cain Show and added: ”He’s just going to be so missed by mostly our family, but this whole community has really wrapped their arms around us. If I could say anything to the nation, I would say to make sure that you just hug your babies tight, because you don’t know when [is] the last time you get to do it.”
She said she has a hard time understanding how could a moment of anger lead to such a devastating loss.
“Just because the kid was mad – my son is not here anymore and I don’t understand it,” she said. “I am so angry at that boy. It’s just not fair.”
Austin was loved by the entire community and everyone who’s ever met him. He was a very successful athlete and a raising star.
The father of the killer, who has been since charged with first degree murder, claimed his son is a good boy who acted in self-defense.
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Parents of 10-year-old Autumn Bushman, a fourth-grader at Roanoke’s Mountain View Elementary School, shared their heartbreak over their daughter’s sudden passing and spoke of the events that led to the tragedy.
Mark and Summer Bushman say they have noticed their daughter’s behavior change weeks prior to her devastating decision to take her own life.
“She was the youngest and probably the wildest,” Autumn’s mother Summer said. “She was a ball full of energy. It didn’t matter if you thought she was going to fall through my living room floor. She was at it with the cartwheels inside of my house at all times.”
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The Bushman family toldWDBJthat Autumn stared sleeping more, smiled less, and wore clothes darker in color than usual in the weeks preceding the tragedy.
Her obituary said she was a child who had “deep empathy, was soft-hearted, and always ready to lend a listening ear or offer support.”
Sadly, Autumn was a victim of b******g. Her parents allegedly knew about the ordeal their daughter was going through and reported it to the school, but the school didn’t take much action
Students at the school harassed Autumn because she always stood up for others and didn’t stay silent when something felt wrong.
“She was one if somebody was getting b*****d or picked on, she would stand up for them. And unfortunately, that may have made her a target for more b******g,” Summer Bushman said.
Sadly, Autumn wasn’t only target while at school, but through the social media too.
“This is an age where they have tablets and they have phones, so it’s happening around the clock. They can’t really escape,” her dad said.
In a statement to WDBJ, the Roanoke County Public Schools described Autumn’s death as a “tragic loss” and said that they would “stand in support of the family, friends, and Mountain View community.”
“While we cannot discuss the specifics of this situation due to federal privacy laws and out of respect for the family, we are conducting a thorough review. Our schools take all reports of bullying and conflicts among students very seriously”, the statement read.
“Our schools educate students and respond appropriately to specific situations when we are made aware, including working with parents and families of students involved.”
Autumn’s mom is urging other parents out there to act if they notice anything unusual about their children’s behavior in order to stop tragedies like this from taking place.
“Go through your child’s cell phone to make sure that they are being kind to other children [and] to make sure children are being kind to them,” she said.
Our thoughts and prayers go to the grieving family.
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Most of us have stayed at a hotel at some point in our life, and no matter if our experience has been a pleasant one or not, we’ve probably noticed the long strip of fabric lying across the foot of the beds and wondered about its purpose.
Well, if you are a frequent visitor of different hotels you are probably already familiar with the function it serves. However, those of you who believe it’s only there just to make the bed look better, you might be wrong.
In fact, the fabric strip placed across beds at hotels is there for a reason.
Namely, one of the purposes it serves is to protect the bedding. Namely, guests often toss their suitcases and clothes on the bed when entering the room, so the fabric runner on the bed acts like a protective barrier. Since their color is often dark, they don’t get as dirty as the white sheets, right?
Further, it also serves as a food placement, with guests placing their food on it in order to avoid spills and crumbs on the linen.
Many of the guests rest their feet on the linen, again, protecting the white sheets from getting dirty.
The not so good thing about the fabric strip placed across hotel beds is that it doesn’t get cleaned as often as the bed sheets because it doesn’t get dirty as much.
Since bed runners protect the bed from getting dirty by the guests’ shoes, feet, and luggage and are not that clean, you may want to take them off completely before taking a good night sleep.
Kerstin Tristan is a 56-year-old mother and grandmother who drastically changed her looks when she decided to spend all her life savings on inking her body — almost all of it.
The thing is, when we think of grandmothers, tattoos and other forms of body modification aren’t exactly the first things that come to mind — in fact, they might not come to mind at all.
But Kerstin isn’t your typical grandmother. She is a tattoo lover who doesn’t seem to stop getting them, at least not any time soon.
What’s interesting about this woman is that not only did she not have any tattoos until 2015, but she even hated them. However, everything changed when she got her first.
“I simply just wanted to try something new. We all live just once, and I thought that at my age, something real has to come,” she revealed.
Ever since she got her first tattoo, Kerstin has spent over $30,000 on tattoos only.
Her looks is so captivating, that she has thousands of followers on TikTok and millions of views on her videos.
Tennis legend Martina Navratilova shared her feelings over a controversy at the Cherry Blossom tournament in the United States when fencer Stephanie Turner took a knee in protest and refused to compete against a trans athlete.
Following her action, Turner was shown a black card, which meant she was disqualified from the tournament.
This comes at a time when the issue of transwomen competing in female sports has been a hot topic after President Donald Trump signed an executive order stating that the government of the United States only recognizes two genders: male and female.
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Martina Navratilova, who has been vocal against transgender women competing against biological women commented on the incident involving fencer Turner.
“This is what happens when female athletes protest!,” she wrote on X. “Anyone here still thinks this is fair??? I am fuming… and shame on @USAFencing, shame on you for doing this. How dare you throw women under the gender bulls*** bus!!!”
A fan responded to her post, saying that in fencing, men and women should be able to compete against each other, but the 18-time Grand Slam winner didn’t agree.
“You would believe wrong,” Navratilova answered back. “Strength matters in most sports and it certainly matters in fencing. And that’s just one advantage.”
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In the past, Navratilova has reportedly sent a letter urging the NCAA to ban trans women from women’s sports and became a leader of the Women’s Sports Policy Working Group, formed in response to Joe Biden’s inclusive mandate.
She also boycotted Nike when they paired with transgender TikTok influencer Dylan Mulvaney.
Turner’s opponent, whom she refused to compete against, Redmond Sullivan, was born in 2005 as a male who competed in the men’s division until September 2024 when he transferred to Wagner College’s women’s team.
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Speaking to Fox News Digital, Turner said, “I saw that I was going to be in a pool with Redmond, and from there I said, ‘OK, let’s do it. I’m going to take the knee.
“I knew what I had to do because USA Fencing had not been listening to women’s objections. I took a knee immediately at that point. Redmond [Sullivan] was under the impression that I was going to start fencing.
“So when I took the knee, I looked at the ref and I said: ‘I’m sorry, I cannot do this. I am a woman, and this is a man, and this is a women’s tournament. And I will not fence this individual.
“Redmond didn’t hear me, and he comes up to me, and he thinks that I may be hurt, or he doesn’t understand what’s happening. He asks: ‘Are you OK?’ And I said: ‘I’m sorry. I have much love and respect for you, but I will not fence you.”
The USA Fencing also responded to the incident.
In a statement, they wrote: “USA Fencing enacted our current transgender and non-binary athlete policy in 2023.
“The policy was designed to expand access to the sport of fencing and create inclusive, safe spaces. The policy is based on the principle that everyone should have the ability to participate in sports and was based upon the research available of the day.”
Their message continued: “We respect the viewpoints on all sides and encourage our members to continue sharing them with us as the matter evolves.
“It’s important for the fencing community to engage in this dialogue, but we expect this conversation to be conducted respectfully, whether at our tournaments or in online spaces.
“The way to progress is by respectful discussion based in evidence.”
Sullivan’s team expressed their opinion on the matter, stating that Redmond Sullivan, as someone who declares themselves as a transgender individual, had all the right to take part in the women’s fencing tournament.
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Animal rescue stories restore our faith in humanity! No animal deserves to spend their life in captivity or in the hands of neglectful owners who make their days a living hell.
Misha and Dasha are two lovely bears that spent ten years of their lives caged near a restaurant in Armenia located at a river bank.
Their cage was small, with barely enough space for animals of their kind. They spent their days pacing back and forth with no room for anything else. The saddest part of all was that the cage was often flooded.
Desperate to get out of the cage, they would often bang their heads against the metal bars while tourists who were enjoying their meal watched them and didn’t do anything.
The poor animals served as tourist attractions, living in misery and desperation.
One time, when the waters from the river raised, they nearly engulfed their tiny cage. Misha and Dasha struggled to stay afloat and barely survived.
”A few years back, the river flooded, and the bears almost drowned,” said Lis Key, PR and communications manager for International Animal Rescue (IAR). ”The rescue team had to cut through the cages to release them, so they must have been trapped when the river flooded and in serious danger of drowning.”
IAR fought to rescue the bears for a long time, but they couldn’t do much because the restaurant’s owner refused to release them. Eventually, with the help of the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Assets (FPWC), they tried to convince him to set them free.
Finally, after years of abuse and neglect, Misha and Dasha were transported to a beautiful sanctuary in the mountains. They could roam free and experience the beauty of freedom.
As winter approached, the two bears settled inside a cave to hibernate, and with the spring came something extraordinary.
Dasha had given birth to two cubs.
At the time of her rescue, the rescuers were unaware that she was carrying babies.
“She received all necessary care after being rescued, enough fruits, veggies, nuts, and honey to gain weight and fat before hibernation… But nobody guessed her good appetite was a result of pregnancy,” Vicky Mkrtchyan, environmental projects coordinator for FPWC, said.
These two bears left their suffering behind and started a new life, one that they have always deserved to have.
The bear family of four is now thriving and enjoying their days in their natural habitat.
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Life in captivity is the worst form of living. Sadly, many animals experience this fate because of humans’ cruelty. Among them is an elephant named Grandma Somboon that spent over 80 years in captivity.
This poor animal was taken from the wild as a calf and spent her life carrying tourists and performing in shows.
Eventually, Somboon caught the attention of Save Elephant Foundation in Thailand, an organization fighting for the elephants held in captivity.
“It’s time for Grandma to be cared for well and allowed to rest,” the rescue shared on Facebook last year and added: “We’re on a rescue mission to protect Somboon and transport her to her final true home.”
It didn’t take long before they succeeded in their mission to finally give the beautiful animal the life she has always deserved.
“Upon arrival, many new elephants, still plagued by paranoia and lack of trust, take weeks before they will lie down,” the rescue wrote.
“However, Grandma Somboon defied the norm. Exhausted from her journey and a lifetime of hardship, she promptly sought the sand pile prepared for her, sleeping soundly amidst the bustling activities around her.”
Being exhausted from the hard life she has led for over 80 years, the first thing Somboon did after being taken to her new sanctuary was lay down and take some rest.
For the first time in 8 decades, she could sleep without chains on her ancles.
Her rescuers were scared that she wouldn’t be able to adjust, but she did.
Host and reporter Lawrence Jones, who’s been a staple on Fox News since 2018, triggered criticism by the general public.
Namely, Jones posted photos of himself alongside U.S. Border Protection agents wearing a bulletproof vest. “Coming up on Fox News live from the border,” he captioned the post.
What he probably didn’t expect was the avalanche of comments mocking him and asking him to be fired.
According to many, wearing a bulletproof west while standing on US soil and pretending to be at a war zone is unprofessional and unacceptable.
“Does ‘live from the border’ mean Party City?” Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, a congresswoman from New York, commented on Jones’ post.
“Fox is really out here doing the most on a budget to make the border look more dangerous than it is,” she added.
Lawrence Jones Wearing BulletProof Vest
Jacob Soboroff, a correspondent for MSNBC, dubbed Jones’ decision to wear a vest “totally ridiculous”.
“I have never once worn a bulletproof vest at the border, nor has [US Customs and Border Protection] ever asked me to – even while on a chase with Border Patrol to apprehend migrants in remote Arizona desert in the middle of the night,” he said.
“Because. The. Border. Is. Not. A. War. Zone.”
The Libertarian political commentator tried to defend himself saying that it was the agents who told him to put the vest on, just to make sure he stays safe.
There were also those who mocked the size of the vest, with writer Jessica Luther asking, ”what is this? A vest for ants?”
NBC News producer and U.S. Marine Corps veteran Mac William Bishop remarked, “I’ve previously criticized journos for playing dress-up in PPE. Last time it was someone who worked for MSNBC. This time it’s someone who works for Fox. Being a poseur with no respect for journalistic integrity and lacking common sense about how PPE works is a non-partisan flaw.”
I've previously criticized journos for playing dress-up in PPE. Last time it was someone who worked for MSNBC. This time it's someone who works for Fox. Being a poseur with no respect for journalistic integrity & lacking common sense about how PPE works is a non-partisan flaw.
Besides being criticized for the photos he shared, Jones also faced backlash for adding to Fox News’ portrayal of unrest, danger, and calls for stronger security.
“Need a good laugh? Check this out. Lawrence thinks he’s going to a war zone. Is this going to boost your speaking fees, Lawrence? Game recognizes game. #AllAboutTheBenjamins,” journalist Roland Martin tweeted, to which Jones responded, “border patrol made me wear it.” Martin further remarked, “Easy: You. Who would I trust regarding border issues: you or Republican @HurdOnTheHill, a former CIA operative whose district is affected? You’re just there for show. But go ahead and play TV. Carry on, Lawrence.”
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When the night falls, we get to see the Moon clearly, our planet’s natural satellite.
The Moon isn’t a source of light but reflects but reflects it from the son, acting like a mirror. What’s more important is that this beautiful satellite impacts the life on Earth.
Now, scientists discovered that the Moon is slowly inching away from Earth, around 1.5 inches or 3.82 centimeters a year, and it causes certain changes.
While the Earth’s gravity keeps the Moon in orbit, its own gravity pulls on our oceans, creating tides.
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As Earth spins, it drags the ocean’s bulge slightly ahead of the Moon. That bulge pulls on the Moon, pushing it outward into a higher orbit. But the farther the Moon moves, the slower it travels.
Stephen Meyers, a professor of Geoscience at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, explains this phenomenon. “As the moon moves away, the Earth is like a spinning figure skater who slows down as they stretch their arms out,” he says.
1.4 billion years ago, when the Moon was at a closer proximity to Earth, a day on our planet lasted for around 18 hours.
Now, as the Moon inches away, it would again affect the duration of the days. However, these changes won’t happen right away.
In fact, at this point, the days on Earth are getting longer by about 1.7 milliseconds every 100 years.
Scientists calculate this thanks to the mirrors placed on the Moon through the Apollo mission.
“While 3.78cm may not seem like much, this small difference over a long enough period of time could affect life on Earth, making the planet slow down,” space scientist Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock told the BBC.
“On early Earth, when the Moon was newly formed, days were five hours long, but with the Moon’s braking effect operating on the Earth for the last 4.5bn years, days have slowed down to the 24 hours that we are familiar with now, and they will continue to slow down in the future.”
She explained how this is calculated, saying, “By looking at the daily growth bands of corals we can calculate the numbers of days that occurred per year in past periods, and from this we can see that days are getting longer, at a rate of 19 hours every 4.5bn years.
“The length of a day, or in other words the rotation speed of the planet, plays a big part in its stability.”
Dr Aderin-Pocock compared it to “a plate spinning on a stick,” and that the “key is to have the plate spinning fast, as if it slows down it crashes to the floor.”
She warned: “In a similar way, as the Earth’s rotation slows down, our whole planet may start to slowly wobble and this will have a devastating effect on our seasons.”
Scientists note that these changes can affect the animals the most because most of them are not adaptable thus “most animals would not be able to evolve quickly enough to hibernate or migrate out of harm’s way.”
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Tech billionaire Elon Musk, who serves as the head of the Department of Government Efficiency as part of Trump’s administration, has spoken out of the levels of corruption within the country.
Musk has appeared on the Joe Rogan Experience recently where he suggested that if he goes deep into the corruption in DC he would probably get assassinated.
“It’s more than just insider trading. The stock portfolio stuff is quite trackable, but it’s a lot more than insider trading,” said Musk.
“I mean this is really gonna get me assassinated,” Musk replied. “It’s like, I’m not lengthening my lifespan by explaining this stuff, to say the least. I mean, I was supposed to go back to DC. How am I going to survive? This is f*****g going to kill me for sure,” Musk continued.
“In fact, I do think like this… it’s like, I actually have to be careful that I don’t push too hard on the corruption stuff because it’s going to get me killed.”
The Tesla owner then explained that a number of lawmakers and big names in politics, like former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, use their insider access to make profits that far outpace the general market, such as the S&P 500.
Musk revealed that during the last couple of years, he has received more death threats than ever before.
Elon Musk & Joe Rogan expose how NGOs are just a money-printing hack for the elite. Set up a nonprofit, give it a nice name, lobby politicians—then rake in billions in taxpayer cash.
As the head of DOGE, Musk and his team have already made recommendations of $150 billion in cuts.
Further, the goal of DOGE is review inefficient and politically biased programs, including diversity efforts. While it can’t enforce these cuts, its suggestions could influence future policies. This comes as the House backs a plan for nearly $1 trillion in federal budget cuts, with Trump’s support.
Many believe that the claims Musk made on the podcast are not only bold but also dangerous.
His comments represent the current state of government and the larger issue – that of the existence of a system where lawmakers and politicians appear to profit personally while crafting policies that benefit themselves, raising serious concerns about ethics and the health of democracy.
Musk and Rogan also discussed the roles of the NGOs, which they believe serve as money printing organizations for the elite.
Take a look at the entire episode in the video below.
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President Donald Trump and his administration have made decisions that sparked controversy not only in political circles but also among the general public.
Among the rest, many of the executive orders Trump signed since returning to the White House have been challenged by certain organizations that claim they contradict the laws.
Most recently, on what he dubbed a “Liberation Day,” Trump unveiled a broad new tariff plan.
As reported by VT, the president’s new policy imposes a universal 10% tariff on all imports, featuring major hikes for 60 countries labeled as “worst offenders.”
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In the speech he delivered from the White House Rose Garden, Trump proudly stated: “We’ve been waiting for a long time.
“April 2, 2025, will forever be remembered as the day American industry was reborn, the day America’s destiny was reclaimed, and the day that we began to ‘Make America Wealthy Again.'”
Further, he added: “For decades our country has been looted, pillaged, raped and plundered by nations, near and far, from both friend and foe alike.”
Among those who slammed Trump for the tariff plan was former President Barack Obama.
“I have deep differences of opinion with my most immediate successor — who’s now president once again,” Obama said at Hamilton College in Clinton, New York on Thursday.
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“I don’t think what we just witnessed in terms of economic policy and tariffs is going to be good for America,” he added.
“When I watch some of what’s going on now, it does not — look, I don’t think what we just witnessed in terms of economic policy and tariffs is going to be good for America, but that’s a specific policy.
“I’m more deeply concerned with a federal government that threatens universities if they don’t give up students who are exercising their right to free speech,” the father-of-two continued.
“I am more troubled by the idea that a White House can say to law firms, ‘If you represent parties that we don’t like, we’re going to pull all our business or bar you from representing people effectively.’”
He wrapped his speech up with an eight-word remark that spoke volumes: “Imagine if I had done any of this?”
Trump believes that imposing tariffs would make Americans buy more domestic goods.
As expected, some of the countries affected announced tariffs on the U.S.
The tariffs will remain in effect until the president “determines the ‘threat posed by the trade deficit and underlying nonreciprocal treatment is satisfied, resolved, or mitigated,” the White House states.
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Calls for Lawrence Jones to be fired after one big mistake
Host and reporter Lawrence Jones, who’s been a staple on Fox News since 2018, triggered criticism by the general public.
Namely, Jones posted photos of himself alongside U.S. Border Protection agents wearing a bulletproof vest. “Coming up on Fox News live from the border,” he captioned the post.
What he probably didn’t expect was the avalanche of comments mocking him and asking him to be fired.
According to many, wearing a bulletproof west while standing on US soil and pretending to be at a war zone is unprofessional and unacceptable.
“Does ‘live from the border’ mean Party City?” Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, a congresswoman from New York, commented on Jones’ post.
“Fox is really out here doing the most on a budget to make the border look more dangerous than it is,” she added.
Jacob Soboroff, a correspondent for MSNBC, dubbed Jones’ decision to wear a vest “totally ridiculous”.
“I have never once worn a bulletproof vest at the border, nor has [US Customs and Border Protection] ever asked me to – even while on a chase with Border Patrol to apprehend migrants in remote Arizona desert in the middle of the night,” he said.
“Because. The. Border. Is. Not. A. War. Zone.”
The Libertarian political commentator tried to defend himself saying that it was the agents who told him to put the vest on, just to make sure he stays safe.
There were also those who mocked the size of the vest, with writer Jessica Luther asking, ”what is this? A vest for ants?”
NBC News producer and U.S. Marine Corps veteran Mac William Bishop remarked, “I’ve previously criticized journos for playing dress-up in PPE. Last time it was someone who worked for MSNBC. This time it’s someone who works for Fox. Being a poseur with no respect for journalistic integrity and lacking common sense about how PPE works is a non-partisan flaw.”
Besides being criticized for the photos he shared, Jones also faced backlash for adding to Fox News’ portrayal of unrest, danger, and calls for stronger security.
“Need a good laugh? Check this out. Lawrence thinks he’s going to a war zone. Is this going to boost your speaking fees, Lawrence? Game recognizes game. #AllAboutTheBenjamins,” journalist Roland Martin tweeted, to which Jones responded, “border patrol made me wear it.” Martin further remarked, “Easy: You. Who would I trust regarding border issues: you or Republican @HurdOnTheHill, a former CIA operative whose district is affected? You’re just there for show. But go ahead and play TV. Carry on, Lawrence.”
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