Gyan Mudra benefits revealed: How this ancient hand gesture can boost your mind and body

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Gyan Mudra or Jnana Mudra, a type of Hasta Mudra (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.

It also improves your sleeping pattern.

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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Striking simulation illustrates the progression of death from cancer

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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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79-year-old mom chooses comfy corner seat at Olive Garden – Then something incredible happens

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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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Has Jill Biden undergone plastic surgery?

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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.

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.”

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.”

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 Express that 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.”

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.

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US issues urgent ‘do not travel warning’ for tourist destination due to extreme risks

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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.

The US State Department issued an urgent 'Do Not Travel' warning for American citizens regarding travel to Venezuela. — Pexels

“Other foreign nationals in Venezuela are also frequently unjustly detained,” the warning added.

“There is no safe way for Americans to travel to Venezuela.

“[…] The US Department of State recommends that all US citizens in Venezuela leave immediately.”

Even those with dual citizenship or a valid visa are vulnerable, the State Department added.

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My parents abandoned me for my sister — Then returned 12 years later on Christmas

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At the age of 10, my mom and dad sent me to my grandparents. I believed it was just a regular visit, but they left me there and never came back. Instead, they decided to focus on my younger sister’s sports career.

Being still just a child, I couldn’t understand why I was suddenly left with my grandma and grandpa and why my parents didn’t take me back although they claimed my stay with my grandparents would be just a temporary one.

Years had gone by, and my grandma’s health declined. She was old and frail and couldn’t take care of me any longer. Even then, my mom and dad didn’t take me back home. They were too busy accompanying my sister to all the competitions she attended. They spent all of their money on those trips and couldn’t afford raising another child.

Luckily, my aunt and uncle stepped in and welcomed me in their home and their lives.

I was loved and cared for, but I sometimes felt unworthy because my sister was given everything, and I was simply abandoned by my parents for her.

But you know what they say, life has a way of returning the favor.

I graduated from college and landed a high paying job. In fact, now at 22, I earn more than my parents combined. And they? Well, after my sister’s career ended abruptly due to an injury, my mom and dad suddenly remembered they had another child.

Some time around Christmas, they tried to reconnect. They waited for me in front of the church and I could hear my mom’s voice cutting through the peace the holiday brought. “Melody,” she yelled. “It’s been so long.”

I looked her straight in the eyes and asked, “Sorry, do I know you?”

Suddenly, my dad got mad. “Watch your tone. You know who we are. We are your parents.”

I smiled and said, “You must be wrong. My mom and dad are at home, wrapping Christmas gifts,” referring to my aunt and uncle. “And you must be Anthony and Carmen, the people who abandoned me, but you are definitely not my parents.”

As I tried to walk away, they accused me of not being respectful. My mother had the audacity to ask for money because she heard I was doing well and they had already spent everything they had on my sister Chloe.

“We are family, you owe us that much.”

I just smiled and said, “No, I don’t owe you anything. I am who I am because of my grandparents, my aunt, and my uncle. They are the only family I’ve ever known of, and they are more than enough for me.”

That Christmas, as I was sitting at the table with the people who raised me and provided me with every opportunity, I felt blessed. These people were my true family—the ones who stayed, not the ones who left.

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During my ultrasound I saw my husband with a pregnant woman

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The struggle to get pregnant drained me, both physically and emotionally. The financial burdens from the numerous treatments, the long stays at the hospital… But I convinced myself it would all be worthy one day. All I ever wanted was to become a mother and give Ronald, my husband, a child that would call him “daddy.”

Sadly, nothing worked, but just as I lost hope, I noticed two lines on the pregnancy test. My heart started racing. Could this be true, I kept wondering.

Until I was sure I was carrying a child, I decided to keep it a secret, even from my husband.

And then, a couple of days later, I went to my doctor’s. I experienced a swirl of emotions, from excitement to fear and nervous anticipation.

“Can you hear the heartbeat?” my gynecologist asked me. “Carol, you are pregnant, congratulations.”

That moment was pure happiness. All I could think of was Ronald’s face when I delivered the news.

What I never expected, however, was to see my husband at the hospital, right there and then – with another woman who was pregnant as well.

From feeling like the happiest woman on Earth, to being overwhelmed with anger and disappointment.

Ronald seemed happy. He was laughing with her and held her hand helping her walk, as she was well into her pregnancy. I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. The woman was very young, probably in her early twenties, and way younger than me.

As I struggled to breath, I called an uber and decided to follow them.

They got inside Ronald’s car and headed to a neighborhood I’d never been to before.

Ronald helped her get out of the car and the two entered a house.

I was determined to confront him right there and then, so I knocked on the door. It was him who answered it.

“Carol, what are you doing here?” he asked, shocked by my unexpected presence. But I didn’t say anything, I just entered inside, eager to learn what was going on.

The young woman turned to me while holding her belly and said in a calm voice. “Carol, it’s nice to finally meet you.”

“Meet me? So you knew Ronald was married? I asked, still shocked by this encounter.

“Yes, I knew. By the way, I’m Anna, Ronald’s daughter.”

“Ronald’s what!?”

Those words made my heart sink. I had no idea Ronald had a child already. What’s most, she was pregnant.

Ronald turned to me and said he was sorry for not telling me about Anna.

It turned out that he and her mom dated when they were very young, but things didn’t turn out for the best and they split. He knew Anna existed, but her mom wouldn’t let him see her, and eventually, they lost contact and he had no idea where she was.

However, Anna’s mom died of cancer, and now that she was pregnant, she felt the need to reconnect with her father.

“Carol, I didn’t know how to tell you. I was waiting for the right time, I guess,” Ronald said.

I was confused and didn’t know what to think.

“You know, when I saw my husband at the hospital with a pregnant woman, my world collapsed. I could never assume he had a daughter,” I said.

Ronald then turned to me and asked what I was doing at the hospital.

“I’m pregnant, too, Ronald,” I whispered, not expecting to deliver the news that way.

He hugged me and started crying tears of joy.

I needed some time to think about everything, but I realized that Ronald wasn’t a bad man. He just wanted to be there for his long-lost daughter without hurting my feelings.

As of Anna, she wanted to be part of our life. A big family was something I’ve always dreamed of, and now my dream has finally come true.

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I thought my mom’s Harley was just to embarrass me — but it had a deeper meaning

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Julia was a much respected individual among her neighbors. Her home was always spotless and her garden was so stunning, it stopped people in their tracks. She was one of those people who would greet newcomers with freshly baked cookies and a pie.

Her reputation meant the world to her, and she was loved by everyone, although there was some hint of rivalry between her and her neighbor Nancy. But it wasn’t a form of rivalry that would cause any frauds or misunderstanding. On the contrary, it pushed both of them to become even better versions of themselves.

One day, as Julia was tending to her garden, Nancy stopped by.

Nancy slipped in a sly remark about Julia’s garden, but Julia wasn’t in the mood to answer back. This made Nancy wonder if everything was alright, and that’s when Julia opened up about the difficult time her family was going through.

“Nancy, my mom and dad divorced and mom will stay at my place for some time. You know, until she decides what to do next,” Julia explained.

“Oh, Julia, you are a wonderful person, your mom is lucky to have you,” Nancy replied. And as the two chatted, the deep growl of a Harley’s engine disturbed them.

“What is going on, who could that be?” Nancy asked.

The two neighbors watched as the Harley pulled over right in front of them.

“Hey, Julia,” a woman dressed in a leather jacket said.

“Mom!?” Julia was shocked. “What’s this? Why on Earth are you on a motorcycle?”

But before her mom, Rachel, could answer, Julia demanded that she get inside the house.

At that moment, Julia was fuming. She felt that her reputation was being ruined.

“Oh, mom, what will my neighbors say? That my 63-year-old divorced mom became a biker all of a sudden? Please get rid of that Harley.”

Rachel’s face saddened.

“You know what Julia?” she said. “I’ve spent my entire life pleasing everyone around me and trying to present myself as the perfect housewife, the perfect mother, the perfect wife… I’ve never had time for myself and for what made me happy. And now… Now I’m finally free.”

“You see, your father found someone new, and after the divorce I felt like I had no purpose in life, because until that very moment, my purpose was to please him and everyone around me.”

Julia understood that her mother was hurt.

That motorcycle was her way to experience freedom after spending all her life doing only what others believed to be right.

“Mom, I am sorry,” Julia said. “I shouldn’t have acted like that. I want you to know that I’m not embarrassed by your clothes, your presence, or your Harley.”

Rachel finally started living on her own terms. And it wasn’t only liberating for her, but for Julia too. She somehow didn’t feel the urge to be that perfect neighbor everyone admired any longer. She understood that it’s perfectly fine for the garden not to look perfect all the time, and that she could take some time for herself, just like her mom.

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Woman’s heartache after tragic car crash kills husband and children

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A tragic car crash involving three vehicles claimed the lives of Tommy Moorehead III, 41, and his two children, four-year-old son Tommy Jr., and six-year-old daughter Lynnlee.

The tragic incident took place Saturday after a 2007 Dodge 3500 that was driving westbound on FM-3133 tried to pass a 2017 Toyota Tacoma in a no-passing zone, crashing head-on into a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reported.

The Chevy caught on fire, killing Tommy and his children at the scene.

Tommy Moorehead III and his children were killed in the crash/ GoFundMe

The Texas Highway Patrol has made an arrest as the tragic car crash incident remains under investigation.

Rocky Patterson, 63, who was driving the Dodge, has been charged with three counts of manslaughter — a second-degree felony. He remains in the Grayson County Jail as of Monday on $3 million bond.

A GoFundMe has been set up for Tommy’s wife, Brooke Mustard Moorehead, who lost her entire family.

“In a single instant, Brooke lost everything. Tommy was a devoted husband and father, a kind soul who worked hard and loved his family with his whole heart,” the page said.

“Lynnlee was full of life, joy, and curiosity. Little Tommy Jr. was just beginning his journey in the world, always smiling and full of love.

“Brooke has been an anchor in our restaurant family for almost a decade – loyal, hardworking, compassionate, and strong. She has always cared for those around her with love, respect and grace.”

The fundraiser continued: “Now, she is facing the unimaginable. She needs all of us to help her through this most painful time.”

“We are raising funds to support Brooke with funeral arrangements and the many unexpected expenses that follow such a catastrophic loss.

“No one should have to go through this alone, and we hope to rally around her with the love and support she so deeply deserves.”

At the time of writing, $92,000 out of the $150,000 goal have been raised.

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Police dog spots package at the airport and starts whining at the guard

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Lebanon police launched an investigation that led to an arrest after their police dog spotted a package and started whining at a guard at Beirut’s Rafic Hariri International Airport.

The police dog, specially trained to detect drugs, explosives, and cash, wouldn’t back up from the package, becoming visibly agitated.

The package had passed all checks, but still, the dog’s behavior showed something wasn’t right.

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This alarmed his handler who asked for the package to be inspected once again.

The box had small air holes—possibly vents, and custom officials alerted bomb squad who evacuated the area.

Once cleared of explosives, they opened the package that was coming from Kazakhstan and discovered a shocking sight—two visibly fragile and dehydrated tiger cubs.

They were hidden among grimy sawdust and could barely breath, enduring days without food and water.

When veterinarians claimed them, the cubs, whom they named Tobby and Sophie, were given a much-needed medical care.

Eventually, they were taken to a shelter where they recovered.

Authorities launched investigation that eventually led to an illegal sale from a zoo in Kazakhstan.

Wildlife smuggling has been a growing problem at the border, and this was no exception.

It was all thanks to the police dog that the two cubs were saved.

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We caught my father-in-law stealing our wedding gift — but the truth shocked me

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My wedding to Finn Hartwell, the most loving and caring man, was a dream come true. We’ve been together for a couple of years, and our wedding was about to be as mesmerizing as our love for one another has been.

Our relationship has always been an uncomplicated one. No drama, no games, just two people madly in love, so nothing spoke trouble on our most important day, until the photographer showed me a video that left me in complete shock.

The preparations took almost a year, and Finn and I agreed on everything, including the venue, the flowers, the guest list… The only source of tension was his mother, Vivian.

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She and Finn have always been very close, and now that he was about to get married, she felt like she needed to have say in everything. And somehow, she felt like I was stealing her son from her.

Luckily, my father-in-law, Gerald, has been the complete opposite of his wife.

He has always been the one to balance everything out.

The wedding day started just as I had imagined it. Me walking down the aisle along with my father, all of the important people being present to witness our love, and the moment I said “I do” to the man of my dreams.

Our photographer, a friend of a friend, made sure to capture the most brilliant photos. However, he seemed to also capture something I wasn’t supposed to see.

In the middle of the wedding reception, he approached me and said there was something he needed to show to me.

And there he was, my father-in-law, the man that I adored and respected so much was caught on tape going through our wedding gifts – then at one moment, he took one gift and left.

I couldn’t believe my eyes. Could Gerald be stealing from me and his own son?

I knew I needed to tell Finn as soon as possible. However, as expected, he wouldn’t believe until he saw the video himself.

We decided to let it go for the night, but we confronted Gerald the following morning.

Of course, when we asked him why he took our wedding gift, he denied at first, but when we told him we had everything on tape, he started crying.

“I was saving your life,” he said.

We were confused and couldn’t understand what was going on.

When he finally collected himself and explained everything, my blood ran cold.

“You know, Vivian’s jealousy of you escalated… she… she tried to prevent you two from going on your honeymoon,” Gerald said.

It turned out that he saw her rubbing orange peels on the wedding gift knowing I am severely allergic to oranges. She hoped an allergic reaction would prevent me from traveling.

In order to save me, Gerald took the gift, cleaned it, and then returned it back.

Finn and I were furious. We knew his mom was obsessed with him, but weren’t aware of the extent of her obsession until that point.

We did go to our honeymoon, and only confronted Vivian when we returned.

We tried to explain to her that our marriage didn’t mean I “stole” her son from her. She simply needed to understand that he now had his own family.

Vivian gradually started accepting the reality. However, I could never trust her completely after everything she had done.

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Two cancer warning signs that can only be detected at night

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Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the world, as per WebMD. The only health issue with a higher death toll is heart disease.

The number of people who lost their lives to cancer in 2021 was almost 10 million.

As per the American Cancer Society, the number of people diagnosed with this disease in 2025 would be 2 million.

Behind these numbers are individuals whose lives are affected forever. And not only theirs but also of those around them, their families and their friends.

In the fight against this deadly disease, key factors are raising awareness and early prevention.

Sadly, cancer can affect everyone, regardless of age, race, or nationality. While we believe that certain people, like those who smoke and drink excessively, or those that are overweight and lead unhealthy lifestyle, are the only ones who are faced with a cancer diagnosis, this isn’t true. People who seem healthy and take great care of what they eat or drink can also be blindsided by cancer.

This is why staying informed and being aware of the signs and symptoms of cancer can be crucial for taking timely action.

One symptom reported by a number of people diagnosed with cancer is hot flashes of sweating, especially during the night.

These night sweats are often overlooked and not taken seriously, but as per Express, they can be a red flag.

The reason for these hot flashes and sweats during the night can be the body’s way to cool down in case it experiences cancer fever or a reaction to the shift of hormones.

They can also appear as a result of the hormone therapy against breast, prostate, and endometrial cancers.

A study from 2003, states, “The true incidence of flushing and sweating in advanced cancer is unknown, but on the occasions when it does occur, this symptom is the most troublesome and exhausting to the terminally ill patient.”

At women with breast cancer, these hot flashes are often caused by estrogen deficiency, whereas in men with prostate cancer they are often a result of androgen ablation therapy.

Another of the signs reported by cancer patients is insomnia.

Although insomnia, or inability to sleep, can be a result of a number of things, including stress, it can also be a sign of a presence of cancer.

According to Cancer Research UK, “If you often have insomnia, it can interfere with everyday life. You may feel very tired and have low energy.

“You might also have poor concentration, and irritability, and may feel you cannot cope.”

The charity adds: It’s important to be aware of what is normal for you and speak to your doctor if you notice any unusual changes or something that won’t go away. This can help to diagnose cancer at an early stage, when treatment is more likely to be successful.”

If you experience hot flashes and excessive sweating during the night that are paired with weight loss, fevers, insomnia or other symptoms, seek medical advice.

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Terri Irwin makes heartbreaking admission 19 years after Steve’s death

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It’s been nearly 19 years since the world lost one of the greatest conservationists, Steve Irwin.

Steve’s love for the animals of any kind was enormous. He introduced many species to the wide public and always spoke of the natural world with much affection. What’s more, he passed on that love to his children who followed into their dad’s footsteps and are keeping his legacy alive.

Steve lost his life in 2006 during filming at the Great Barrier Reef, Australia. He was pierced through the chest by a stingray.

“He was having trouble breathing. Even if we’d been able to get him into an emergency ward at that moment we probably wouldn’t have been able to save him, because the damage to his heart was massive,” Justin Lyon, an underwater cameraman and Steve’s close friend told Australia’s Network Ten television.

“As we’re motoring back I’m screaming at one of the other crew in the boat to put their hand over the wound and we’re saying to him things like, ‘Think of your kids, Steve, hang on, hang on, hang on.’ He just sort of calmly looked up at me and said, ‘I’m dying.’ And that was the last thing he said.”

The Crocodile Hunter star is still missed by many, especially his wife, Terri Irwin, and his children, Bindi and Robert.

Steve and Terri met in 1991 and were married for 14 years. He once shared during his show that the moment he first laid eyes on Terri, he knew she was the one. Steve called it “love at first sight.”

Following Steve’s tragic passing, Terri has done everything in her power to keep his legacy alive. Over the years, she has often confessed that she still misses her husband.

In an interview with Stellar Magazine in April 2025, Terri confirmed she’s still single.

“I’m sure there’s a lot of lovely people out there in the world, but I did find my happily ever after, and I think I still have a lot of love in my life.”

She went on to admit: “So I’m lonely for Steve, but I’m not lonely. I never mourn being on my own and not being in a relationship. I think we need to say that.

Terri added, “I think women are still amazing, fulfilled, incredible people – even if you never marry, if you have four kids, or two kids, or no kids.

“There are no rules.”

In the past, Terri Irwin was rumored to be dating actor Russell Crowe.

However, she denied it and claimed the award-winning actor was a close family friend.

“In all honesty, he and Steve became friends many years ago, and after Steve passed, you find out who your true friends are. And Russell has been very loyal as a great friend,” she told Access Hollywood.

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Babysitting my grandson was pure joy — then came the bill

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When my son Marcus married Jenna, his high-school sweetheart, I welcomed her with arms wide open, but somehow, she did all in her power to build a wall between us. When my grandson Tommy was born, I barely visited because any time I wanted to stop by their place, they found a bunch of excuses.

Because of some reason, Jenna considered me intrusive although I never interfered in any of their decisions.

And then, one day, I got a call from Marcus.

“Hey, mom,” he said. I could sense in his voice that he was calling because he needed something.

“I’m taking a business trip, a very important one,” he said. “It’s Friday to Sunday, but Jenna had been planning this spa weekend with her sister for so long, and it’s on the same date. So… I was wondering if you could help out with Tommy.”

At that moment, my heart skipped a beat. Babysitting my grandson was something I could never say no to. On the contrary, I was over the moon I could spend three days with him.

“Of course, Marcus, I’ll be there,” I said, and started packing right away.

On Friday morning, I was 15 minutes early. Marcus and Jenna left, leaving me with my loving grandson.

However, once I stepped foot in the house, I noticed a bad smell. When I looked around, I noticed piles of dirty dishes in the sink. There was also a box of takeout food that seemed to be there for way longer than it should. Piles of laundry were waiting to be done and Tommy’s toys were scattered all over the place.

“Well, Jenna’s still young and she still struggling with her commitments,” I though to myself.

When I tried to make something for Tommy to eat, I noticed that the fridge was nearly empty.

“Tommy, let’s go some grocery shopping,” I said.

We went to the nearest store and bought everything Tommy needed — milk, eggs, fruits and vegetables, and a bunch of other things.

The rest of the day was filled with plenty of fun activities. I took Tommy to the park where we built a fortress from the sand, then raced each other on the swings until we were out of breath.

When he went to sleep, I decided to clean the place — I washed the dishes, did the laundry, and cleaned every corner of the house.

The following day, Tommy and I had even more fun. We made cookies, and he loved them.

Babysitting my grandson made me feel needed and appreciated, even if just for a weekend.

When Sunday arrived, I was sad to leave, but I was glad I got to spend time with Tommy.

Marcus and Jenna thanked me for stepping in at such a short noticed, but I felt like I was the one that needed to thank them.

A couple of days later, I received a message from Jenna.

At first, I thought it was a joke, but I realized she was serious.

“Eggs – $8, Water (3 bottles)- $3, Electricity – $12, Toilet paper – $3, Laundry detergent – $5, Toothpaste – $4. TOTAL: $40

“Please Venmo by Friday. Thanks!! ❤️”

My daughter-in-law sent me a bill for the things I used during the three days while I was babysitting my grandson.

At first, I thought about telling Marcus about it, but then I decided to handle the matter myself.

If she wanted to play dirty, I was going to do the same.

I opened my computer and made an invoice myself.

INVOICE FOR SERVICES RENDERED Weekend of [Date]

CHILDCARE SERVICES: 60 hours of care @ $17.50/hour = $1,050.00

HOUSEKEEPING SERVICES: Kitchen deep clean = $75.00 Bathroom cleaning = $50.00 Laundry service (3 loads) = $45.00 General tidying and organizing = $100.00

MEAL PREPARATION: 5 meals for child = $50.00 Baking activity (educational) = $25.00 Meal for parents (casserole) = $30.00

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES: Trip to grocery store = $15.00 Trip to park = $10.00

GROCERY SHOPPING: Personal shopping service = $30.00 Groceries purchased for household = $127.84

ADDITIONAL SERVICES: Educational activities = $50.00 Bedtime routine management = $25.00

SUBTOTAL: $1,682.84

FAMILY DISCOUNT (Because I love Tommy): -$1,642.84

TOTAL DUE: $40.00

I printed it, and before sending it to Jenna, I wrote that her bill was paid in full.

It didn’t take long before my invoice was delivered and I got a call from my son.

“Mum, what is going on. Jenna’s upset. She says you sent her an invoice for babysitting Tommy. How could you?”

With a serious voice, I said, “Did she tell you she sent me a bill herself first and wanted to charge me for the toilet paper I used while babysitting my grandson?”

Marcus was shocked. I could hear him asking his wife if that was true. He then told me he needed to hang up and that he would call me later.

The following day, Marcus asked me to go to their place. I agreed unaware of how everything would unfold.

When I arrived, Jenna greeted me at the door.

She couldn’t look me in the eyes. “I’m really sorry,” she said. “I knew what I did was very wrong. You are an awesome grandma, and Tommy loves you endlessly.”

She even thanked me for cleaning the house and stocking the fridge with food.

I knew her apology was genuine, so I accepted it.

The incident only brought us closer. From that day on, Jenna started inviting me over more often. I sometimes helped her with her chores, but as time passed by, there was no longer need for that. Her house was spotless.

I became more involved in my grandson’s life and the barrier between me and Jenna was replaced by mutual respect.

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End-of-life nurse shares one movement people make when they near death

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Katie Duncan, an end-of-life nurse and a a ‘death care coach’ who has witnessed many deaths throughout her career, shares insights of what happens when someone nears death.

Duncan has worked across intensive care units, home hospices, and long-term care facilities. Over the years, she has noticed patterns at her patients that she describes as both inexplicable and deeply touching.

Her TikTok videos are very popular and in the most recent ones, she spoke of a “mystical” phenomenon that is part of the dying process.

Katie Duncan shares one movement people make when they near death. — Katie Duncan shares one movement people make when they near death – TikTok/@death.care.coach

Duncan observed that as they shuffle off this mortal coil, many patients reach upwards, as though trying to grasp something above them.

“In my experience, it’s very common,” she said in the video. “You’ll literally see someone reach up, like they’re trying to hold someone’s hand or touch something in the air.”

These movements are sometimes accompanied with what she describes as end-of-life visions.

“People often say they’re seeing someone, a loved one, a pet, even an angel or a bright light,” she explained. “Other times, they don’t speak at all, but still reach up, as if sensing a presence.”

While they do so, the patients are not in distress. On the contrary, they seem to be at ease.

“If anything, they seem comforted,” she said. “These visions, whatever their origin, often bring people a deep sense of calm.”

Duncan adds, “It’s one of the more mysterious aspects of death that we’re lucky enough to witness as caregivers. It’s humbling.”

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As with any of her videos, people reacted to this one too, sharing their personal experiences of their loved ones doing the same movement as they were near death.

“My dad reached up with both arms. Prior to this, he couldn’t lift his arms at all,” one person shared.

“When I witnessed this I didn’t want to disturb him at all. It was a really special experience,” another added.

“This is the in-between. What a privilege to witness,” a third wrote.

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Jeanine Pirro announces first criminal sentences

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President Donald Trump has appointed former Fox News host and New York prosecutor Jeanine Pirro the interim US attorney for Washington, DC.

Taking to Truth Social, the POTUS wrote, “I am pleased to announce that Judge Jeanine Pirro will be appointed interim United States Attorney for the District of Columbia,” dubbing her a “powerful crusader for victims of crime.”

“She excelled in all ways,” Trump went on, praising her career as a TV host. “In addition to her Legal career, Jeanine previously hosted her own Fox News Show, Justice with Judge Jeanine, for ten years, and is currently Co-Host of The Five, one of the Highest Rated Shows on Television,” the president added.

Fox News also praised Pirro’s work. A spokesperson for FOX News Media said in a statement, “Jeanine Pirro has been a wonderful addition to The Five over the last three years and a longtime beloved host across FOX News Media who contributed greatly to our success throughout her 14-year tenure. We wish her all the best in her new role in Washington.”

On the same day she was sworn into office, Jeanine Pirro announced the sentencing of two individuals involved in a dangerous daylight drive-by shooting near an elementary school in Washington, DC.

The two men, Rasheed Mullins, 27, and Josiah Warfield, 24, received federal prison sentences of over seven years. They both pleaded guilty to assault with intent to murder while armed.

The incident took place in April 2024 and caught the attention of the public because it happened near a school.

Pirro’s office made an announcement of another indictment on Thursday, confirming that Te’Vaughn Brown, 20, was charged with felony assault on a senior citizen before a Nationals baseball game last August, with the trial set for July 14.

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Phil Robertson, ‘Duck Dynasty’ patriarch, dies at 79

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Phil Robertson, star and patriarch of Duck Dynasty, died aged 79, his family said in a statement.

“We celebrate today that our father, husband, and grandfather, Phil Robertson, is now with the Lord,” his daughter-in-law Korie Robertson, wife of Willie Robertson, posted on Facebook.

“Thank you for the love and prayers of so many whose lives have been impacted by his life saved by grace, by his bold faith, and by his desire to tell everyone who would listen the Good News of Jesus. We are grateful for his life on earth and will continue the legacy of love for God and love for others until we see him again,” the post continued.

Phil Robertson rose to fame after founding the Duck Commander hunting company that turned into a multi-million dollar business.

The reality series Duck Dynasty, which ran from 2012-2017, followed the lives of the members of the Robertson family, turning them into a much loved celebrities. In fact, the show became the most-watched nonfiction cable series in history just a year after it first aired.

Before becoming a TV personality, Phil Robertson played football at Louisiana Tech.

The school, where he was a starting quarterback, paid their tributes with a post on the social media.

“We are saddened to learn of the passing of former LA Tech quarterback, Phil Robertson,” they said in a statement. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the Robertson family during this time.”

My dad has gone to be with the Lord today! He will be missed but we know he is in good hands, and our family is good because God is very good! We will see him again! #PhilRobertson #Jesus

— Jase Robertson (@JaseDuckman) May 26, 2025

His grandson Will Robertson posted a photo from his childhood and wrote, “my Papaw Phil went home to the Lord today. His life, his testimony, and his devotion to God was so powerful [sic].”

“i’m forever grateful for his time spent on earth, and i’m thankful to know he’s sitting in his recliner talking to Jesus. love you Papaw 🩶[sic].”

Robertson’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis was disclosed with the public during an episode of Unashamed with the Robertson Family in December.

At the time, his son Willie told Fox News Digital that his father was “battling a lot of different things right now.”

“He’s got a blood disorder, and then he’s got the mental issues that could be early [on-set] Alzheimer’s … and probably some ministrokes because of his blood,” Willie told the publication. “And so, it could be some stroke stuff happening, that has happened. So, we’re still checking on all that.

“But then he also has a back issue. He’s fractured his back and that’s where the pain’s at. So, he’s kind of battling many different things at the same time.”

The Robertson family will be back on TV with the series Duck Dynasty: The Revival that will air this summer. It will feature the lives of Willie and Korie Robertson, their adult children, and their grandkids as they continue the family’s legacy.

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The flight that changed everything

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When I took that flight to LA, I never assumed it would change everything for me, yet, my life was never the same from that day on.

As I took my seat, I immediately started going through the bunch of papers I had revised over and over again and the presentation that was about to secure me a new job position as an architect at a high-profile company.

However, almost an hour into the flight that changed everything, a flight attendant approached and asked to see my passport.

“Is something wrong with my reservation?” I asked, surprised and a bit worried.

“No, miss,” she said. “It’s just… the captain would like to see you once we land.”

“The captain!?” I asked, my confusion only getting worse.

But before I could ask more, the flight attendant turn around and left.

For the rest of the flight that changed everything, I couldn’t help but wonder why a captain would like to speak to me.

Could it be someone I knew? Perhaps and old friend?

When the plane finally touched down and all of the passengers left, I remained at my seat as I was told.

At that moment, the captain, a man in his 50s, approached me and called me by my name. “Hi, Courtney,” he said.

“I’m sorry, but do I know you?” I asked, barely able to utter a word.

He looked at me for a couple of seconds before he said, “You don’t. But I am your father.”

“My father?” I asked, shocked. “But my mom told me my father passed away before I was even born,” I said.

“You see… your mother and I dated for some time, and then she suddenly vanished from my life. I had no idea where she was, but then a relative of hers told me that she had given birth to a girl. And I knew deep down that you were mine.”

It turned out he knew my name and my birthday, and that was it. He tried finding me, but he wasn’t sure if we wanted him in our life.

When he saw the passengers’ list, he could feel deep down that I was his Courtney, and the birth date the flight attendant saw in my passport only confirmed what he suspected.

At that moment, I experienced a rollercoaster of emotions. Tears started rolling down my face. I gave my father a hug and I was happy I met him, but at the same time, I felt anger because my mother hid the truth from me.

Steve and I stayed in touch.

When I finally found courage to confront my mother, she broke down in tears. She said that when she learned she was pregnant, she got scared. She wasn’t sure if my dad wanted a child, so she decided to vanish from his life.

Eventually, she and Steve met. It felt to both of them as though they never split. Their feeling for one another emerged, but still, they decided to take things slowly.

It’s incredible how life works sometimes.

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Melania Trump reveals shocking claim about Obama administration

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Donald Trump was sworn in Monday as the 47th president of the United States, returning to the White House for the second time. In his address, he said “The golden age of America begins right now.”

He added that the country will “flourish and be respected” under his leadership as a “peacemaker and a unifier.”

The president stated that God had saved him from the assassination, allowing him “to make America great again.”

Melania Trump's claim about Obama administration withholding information from the Trumps when Donald first became president. — NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 20: Former President Donald J. Trump and Melania Trump exit the funeral of Ivana Trump at St. Vincent Ferrer Roman Catholic Church July 20, 2022 in New York City. Ivana Trump, the first wife of former U.S. President Donald Trump, died at the age of 73 after a fall down the stairs of her Manhattan home. (Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images)

When it comes to the First Lady, Melania Trump, reports are she won’t be living full-time at the White House.

In fact, she would be splitting her time between various locations.

With the couple’s son, Barron Trump, starting university in New York, the Slovenian former model-turned First Lady would be spending some time there, as well as at their Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida.

That Trump has been eager to serve as a president again was more than evident, but the same couldn’t be said of his wife.

In an interview to discuss her memoir, titled Melania, she was asked whether there would be any differences in how she and Donald moved into the White House this time, compared to their move after the Obama administration.

“The difference is I know where I will be going, I know the rooms where we will be living. I know the process,” Melania told Fox & Friends.

“The first time was challenging, we didn’t have much of the information, the information was upheld (withheld) for us from previous administration.”

According to her, things will be smoother this time around. It will be partly because she and her husband are not relying on their predecessors for key pieces of information.

“But this time I have everything, I have the plans. I could move in, I already packed – I already selected the furniture that needs to go in.

“So it’s a very different transition this time, second time around.”

Former First Lady Michelle Obama did not join her husband at Trump’s swearing-in ceremony.

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Dangers of 36-hour fasting revealed in shocking simulation

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Many people struggle to lose weight and achieve their ideal appearance, but the truth is, it’s rarely easy or straightforward. In fact, weight loss requires time, patience, and persistence.

In order to reach their goal, people try different diets, use various shakes and pills, and go to even greater lengths — often at the expense of their health and overall well-being.

Most recently, intermittent fasting has been promoted as a healthy way of losing and maintaining weight, with a number of celebrities and athletes swearing by it.

In fact, intermittent fasting has been around for centuries before becoming a global trend.

This method doesn’t focus on the food you consume, but the timing of your meals.

If done correctly, intermittent fasting can help stabilize blood sugar and boost how your body responds to insulin.

However, it is not for everyone.

Recently, a popular YouTube channel shared a 55-second-long video that shows what happens with the body during a 36-hour-fast.

During the first four hours of not consuming any food, the body stars burning fat, which certainly leads to weight loss, but what happens next is rather shocking.

Just like with any restrictive diet, intermittent fasting can have side effects.

According to The Emily Program, some of the side effects — that don’t apply to everyone — are excessive hunger, headaches, dizziness, digestive issues, mood changes, bad breath, sleep disturbances, dehydration, excessive urination, and nutrient deficiencies and malnutrition among the rest.

The benefits, however, are impressive.

After eight hours of not consuming any food, the blood sugar levels drop. The body then starts using stored glycogen for energy.

After twelve hours, the body runs out of glucose and begins to break down fat stored in the liver, producing fatty acids known as ketones, a process known as “metabolic switching.” This is the reason why weight loss starts to take place.

Sixteen hours without food triggers the process of autophagy, your body’s process of reusing old and damaged cell parts.

According to the YouTube video, after twenty-four hours of fasting, the body goes in a full fat-burning mode. Inflammation is reduced and insulin sensitivity is improved.

Thirty hours into fasting is when the “deep cleaning” begins, and after thirty-six hours, the body reaches maximum autophagy during which body regenerates tissues and boosts your metabolism.

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Trump’s niece warns he’ll want to be ‘president for life’ if re-elected

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Donald Trump’s niece, Marry Trump — the daughter of his late brother Frank who died of heart-attack in 1981 — has been a vocal critic of her uncle.

In 2020, she published the all-tell book Too Much and Never Enough in which she wrote about Donald and the Trump family.

Among the rest, she wrote in the book that the president is “utterly incapable of leading this country and it’s dangerous to allow him to do so.”

Trump’s niece dubbed his return to Office for the second time “uniquely dangerous times.”

During a recent interview with The Telegraph Marry expressed her fears of her uncle aiming to remain president for life. She believes he would intend to do so in case he’s given the opportunity to run for the third time, which is currently not allowed based on the Constitution.

Trump’s niece, Marry Trump/ Getty Images

Regardless of what the law states, Trump recently claimed there was a “loophole” that he could use.

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.”

Speaking of this possibility, Marry Trump said of her uncle that “It’s not about whether or not he’ll run. It’s about whether or not he’ll leave. It’s more likely that he’ll just say, ‘I’m president for life and I’m not going anywhere’. And he’ll challenge people to get rid of him.

“What enforcement mechanism is there to drag the guy who just lost the election but is in the Oval Office? How do you get rid of him? We don’t know, because we’ve never had this problem. I think he’s willing to challenge that.”

She added: “America is a deeply broken country and it has been for a long time. Donald is not an anomaly. He is, I think, the logical conclusion to the last 40 years of Republican degradation.”

She has also criticized the Democrats for failing to prepare better for the elections.

“The Democrats continue to not just fail to meet the moment, they fail to understand the moment… And one of my biggest criticisms of the Biden administration is that they didn’t see a second Trump term coming and they failed to prepare adequately.” she said.

“Part of it was complacency, part of it was just a failure of understanding where people in this country were. Part of it was honestly just failing to recognise what was happening globally.

“Incumbents in every single country, regardless of political affiliation, were losing by massive margins.”

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Barack Obama’s name mentioned in Diddy trial

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Barack Obama’s name surfaced during Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal trial when the singer’s former personal assistant David James testified that A-list guests at the rapper’s infamous parties took various drugs, including “pills in the shape of the former president’s face.”

According to James — who recalled being told his job was to please the mogul when he was hired by a Bad Boy Entertainment executive — Diddy used narcotics excessively throughout the day. He travelled with a bag full of drugs, including “some advil, tylenol.”

“He had water pills to help him lose weight, viagra, pills that helped increase his sperm count,” James said of his former boss. Further, he added Diddy would take Percocets during the day and ecstasy at night.

Barack Obama's name surfaced during Diddy trial when David James testified guests took “pills in the shape of the former president’s face.” — Via Daily Mail

As he went on to explain how he was frequently told to arrange the “freak off” s*xual performance sessions, James broke down in tears.

He also said that he had taken ecstasy once during a party when Diddy filmed him blackmailed him.

As witnesses take the stand, several celebrities have been dragged into the trial, including singer Usher.

According to the testimony of Dawn Richards — a former member of girl group Danity Kane that was signed to Diddy’s Bad Boy Records label and a close friend of Diddy’s ex Cassie Ventura — Usher was present at a restaurant when Diddy assaulted Cassie by hitting her in the stomach, the Daily Mail reported.

Rapper Ne-Yo and Interscope Records co-founder Jimmy Iovine were also present, according to Richards.

However, while many witnessed the assault, no one did anything to defend Cassie.

He then asked Cassie to leave the place. On the way out, he grabbed her “by the neck and popped her, slapped her in the mouth.”

This wasn’t the first time Richards witnessed the disgraced rapper punching, choking, and slapping his girlfriend in the mouth.

During the trial, she recalled Diddy assaulting Cassie with a skillet of eggs in 2009. He then warned her she could go missing.

Diddy is on trial for s*x trafficking, racketeering, and transportation to engage in prostitution charges. He pleaded not guilty.

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Boxer Georgia O’Connor, 25, said doctors ‘gaslit’ her on cancer concerns for months before tragic death

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British professional boxer Georgia O’Connor died of cancer aged 25. She was a decorated Team GB, winning the Commonwealth Youth gold in 2017.

O’Connor was a five times National and Commonwealth Champion, as well as a two-time World and European Medalist.

She went pro in 2021, going 3-0.

Her last fight as a professional took place in October 2022, outpointing Joyce Van Ee on an all-female card at London’s O2 Arena.

Boxer Georgia O’Connor shared her cancer diagnosis on January 31 and died just four months later, on May 22.

Days before her passing, she married her boyfriend, Adriano, whom she called her hero.

Boxer Georgia O’Connor married her husband days before dying of cancer.
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Posting a photo of her ring, O’Connor wrote, “The day I married the love of my life.”

In a social media post, O’Connor blasted the UK’s publicly funded healthcare system.

“For 17 weeks since the start of October, I’ve been in constant pain, going back and forth between Durham and Newcastle RVI A&E knowing deep down something was seriously wrong,” O’Connor wrote. “I said from the start I felt it was cancer. I KNEW the risks. I have colitis and PSC, two diseases that dramatically increase the chances of getting it. I KNOW how high my risk is and they do too. They always did.”

In the same post, she accused doctors of not taking her condition seriously and failing to diagnose her because they refused to run tests.

“Not one doctor did the scans or blood tests I begged for whilst crying on the floor in agony. Instead, they dismissed me. They gaslit me, told me it was nothing, made me feel like I was overreacting,” she wrote. “They refused to scan me. They refused to investigate. They REFUSED to listen.”

The young boxer shared that not only her cancer spread, but doctors also found potentially fatal blood clots in her lungs.

“And now? Now the cancer has spread. And if that wasn’t enough, throughout this whole time there’s been BLOOD CLOTS all over my lungs. That ALONE could have killed me instantly.”

She condemned the National Health Service of being a “broken system.”

“They could have done something before it got to this stage. But they didn’t. Because this is the state of the NHS – a broken system that fails young people like me over and over again.

“A system that makes people suffer, that sends them home in agony, that lets cancer spread whilst the thick, stupid, mindless ‘doctors’ shrug their shoulders.”

We are heartbroken by the passing of Georgia O’Connor. A true warrior inside and outside the ring, the boxing community has lost a talented, courageous and determined young woman far too soon.

Georgia was loved, respected and admired by her friends here at BOXXER. Our thoughts… pic.twitter.com/iBNWlObalL

— BOXXER (@boxxer) May 22, 2025

On their website, NHS states that ulcerative colitis — a chronic inflammatory bowel disease O’Connor suffered from — can significantly increase the risks of developing cancer.

O’Connor passing has been announced by her promotion company BOXXER.

“We are heartbroken by the passing of Georgia O’Connor,” BOXXER said in a statement on X. “A true warrior inside and outside the ring, the boxing community has lost a talented, courageous and determined young woman far too soon.”

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Doctor who worked with Joe Biden says he had cancer ‘while president’

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Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis caused a stir among the public. While many shared their support, others — mainly MAGA supporters — accused him of keeping his diagnosis a secret due to the fact that prostate cancer usually takes time to spread and Biden’s has been aggressive and already spreading to his bones.

President Donald Trump and Vice-President JD Vance were among those who questioned Biden’s transparency regarding his health while serving as the head of the country.

Now, a top oncologist who used to work with Joe Biden says he has probably had the cancer for “a decade.”

Dr Ezekiel Emanuel, who took part in crafting the the Obama-era Affordable Care Act, shared on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” that Biden likely had cancer while serving as a president.

Host Joe Scarborough asked the doctor, “I just want to stop you here. So, this is not speculation. If you have prostate cancer that has spread to the bone, then he most certainly–you are saying had it when he was president of the United States.”

Dr Emanuel replied, “Oh, yeah. He did not develop it in the last 100 to 200 days.

“He had it while he was president. [Biden] probably had it at the start of his presidency in 2021. Yes, I don’t think there’s any disagreement about that.”

Although guidelines recommend against prostate cancer screening for men 70 and older, Dr Emanuel stated that both Presidents Obama and George W. Bush underwent prostate cancer tests, and that “it is a little surprising that the doctor didn’t take it” when Biden was at the White House.

He also added that it is very surprising doctors didn’t diagnose Biden earlier.

In light of the former president’s diagnosis, a 2022 video of Biden in Massachusetts resurfaced on social media, showing him speaking about the effects of pollution on health.

At one moment, he could be heard saying, “That’s why I—and so damn many other people I grew up with—have cancer.”

Dr Ezekiel Emanuel shared on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” that Biden likely had cancer while serving as a president. — Susan Walsh, File/AP Photo

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Dr Ezekiel Emanuel, who took part in crafting the the Obama-era Affordable Care Act, shared on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” that Biden likely had cancer while serving as a president.

He also added that it is very surprising doctors didn’t diagnose Biden earlier.

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