Rosie O’Donnell said that President Donald Trump has used her as a joke for many years, which has caused her emotional distress. She feels she is now starting to recover from that trauma.
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Rosie O’Donnell says President Trump has made her the target of jokes for a long time.
She describes this experience as traumatic and compares it to having PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder).
O’Donnell says she is now beginning to heal and regain her sense of self.
She mentioned feeling softer after visiting Ireland and being away from constant news about the situation.
The comments came in the context of discussing her personal feelings about the ongoing public attention.
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A former aide from President Biden’s administration said he doubts Vice President Kamala Harris will win the presidency if she runs in 2028. This opinion was shared during a Fox News interview.
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Michael LaRosa was a press secretary for First Lady Jill Biden.
He spoke about Vice President Harris’s chances for the 2028 election.
LaRosa said he does not believe Harris will win the presidency.
The comment was made on the show “America Reports” on Fox News.
The discussion focused on the future U.S. presidential race.
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The Senate unanimously passed the Older Americans Act reauthorization bill on July 14. Advocates are urging the House of Representatives to approve the bill to keep funding important services for older adults, such as Meals on Wheels.
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The Senate passed the Older Americans Act reauthorization bill without any opposition.
The bill aims to continue funding programs that support older Americans.
Meals on Wheels is one of the key services funded by this bill.
Advocates want the House of Representatives to approve the bill soon.
The reauthorization is important to maintain essential care and assistance for seniors.
The bill has bipartisan support, meaning both political parties agree on it.
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More than 9 million people who took student loans have not been able to make payments and are in default. This rise happened after the Trump administration canceled some repayment plans that were started during President Biden’s time.
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Over 9 million student loan borrowers are currently in default.
Default means borrowers have not made payments as agreed.
The increase followed the cancellation of Biden-era repayment plans.
These repayment plans were intended to help borrowers pay back loans more easily.
The Trump administration reversed these plans.
The change has affected many borrowers struggling with student loan payments.
Danielle Douglas-Gabriel, a reporter, provided details on this issue.
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Thousands of immigrant children in the U.S. who arrived without parents face losing their legal help because the Trump administration has cut funding for organizations that provide lawyers. Without lawyers, these children are much less likely to win the right to stay in the country and face faster deportation.
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The Trump administration ended contracts that funded legal services for over 20,000 unaccompanied immigrant children as of July 31.
Groups providing legal help have not been paid $65 million for work done since December.
The government demands these groups share sensitive information about the children’s cases, including medical records.
Losing legal representation causes most children to lose their cases and face quick deportation.
Many children arrive in the U.S. escaping abuse, trafficking, or persecution.
Legal advocates say children have a right to fair legal hearings, which is compromised without lawyers.
Federal officials plan to send many children to Texas, where the legal system tends to support the administration’s stricter immigration policies.
Local Texas legal groups that help immigrant children are struggling financially due to lack of government funding.
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Katon Dawson, a former leader of South Carolina's Republican Party, said it is uncertain whether Senator Darline Graham will win the Republican primary for the South Carolina Senate seat. He suggested that her victory is not guaranteed in the race for the full six-year term.
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Katon Dawson previously led the South Carolina Republican Party.
Dawson spoke on NewsNation during an interview on Tuesday.
He expressed doubt about Senator Darline Graham’s chances to win the GOP primary.
The primary is to select a Republican candidate for South Carolina’s Senate seat.
The winner of this primary will serve a full six-year term in the U.S. Senate.
Senator Darline Graham is currently running for this open seat.
Dawson’s comments indicate that the race may be competitive and uncertain.
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Andy Burnham has announced that most bus fares in England will be capped at £2 again starting in January 2027. This reverses the previous increase from £2 to £3 made under Keir Starmer’s leadership. Some Labour politicians who oppose Starmer are expected to join Burnham’s government.
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Andy Burnham announced the £2 bus fare cap will return in most of England from January 2027.
The £2 bus fare cap was first set by the Conservative government in 2023.
Keir Starmer raised the bus fare cap to £3 before Andy Burnham reversed this decision.
It is not yet clear how the £2 fare cap will be paid for.
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar, who has criticized Keir Starmer, is expected to join Burnham’s government.
Other Labour figures who have challenged Starmer, like Wes Streeting and John Healey, may also join Burnham’s cabinet.
The story was discussed on the BBC podcast Newscast with reporters Adam Fleming, Chris Mason, and Henry Zeffman.
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A recent national poll found that 46% of Americans rate President Donald Trump's mental sharpness as poor, which is close to the 50% who rated President Joe Biden's mental sharpness as poor during his presidency. While concerns about mental fitness have long focused on Biden due to his age and verbal mistakes, similar concerns are now emerging about Trump, who also recently turned 80.
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The poll surveyed 1,514 U.S. adults from July 14-17, 2026, with a margin of error of ±2.6%.
46% of Americans rated President Trump’s mental sharpness as poor.
50% of Americans gave the same "poor" rating to President Biden’s mental sharpness during his presidency.
21% rated Trump’s mental sharpness as excellent, compared to 7% for Biden.
38% rated Trump’s mental sharpness as either excellent or good, versus 24% for Biden.
Concerns about presidents' age and mental fitness have been a key issue in U.S. politics, especially during recent election cycles.
White House spokesman Davis Ingle defended Trump’s mental fitness, contrasting it with what he described as Biden’s decline.
The poll suggests that worries about cognitive ability are now affecting public views of leaders from both major political parties.
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Many women are using social media to share how they have changed and improved their lives emotionally and physically after a divorce. This trend shows the positive ways people move forward after ending a marriage.
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Women are posting online about their “post-divorce glow-ups.”
A “glow-up” means improving or transforming, often in confidence or appearance.
The stories focus on emotional and physical changes after divorce.
This trend highlights personal growth following a divorce.
Social media platforms are the main places where these stories are shared.
It reflects a growing openness about life after marriage ends.
The posts encourage others who might be going through similar experiences.
The trend is part of broader conversations about self-improvement and healing.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani supports the International Criminal Court (ICC) and urges the U.S. federal government to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits the U.S. under an ICC warrant for alleged war crimes. President Trump has said Netanyahu will not be arrested while in the U.S.
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani supports the ICC and wants the U.S. to act on its arrest warrant for Netanyahu.
The ICC issued a warrant in November 2024 accusing Netanyahu of war crimes related to Gaza.
The U.S. and Israel are not members of the ICC, and the U.S. government opposes the court.
Mamdani says New York City police do not have legal authority to arrest Netanyahu.
Mamdani calls on the federal government, led by President Trump, to enforce the ICC warrant.
President Trump stated Netanyahu will not be arrested in the U.S., citing his fight against Iran.
Netanyahu and Israeli officials reject the ICC’s legitimacy and Mamdani’s calls, calling it political drama.
Some U.S. politicians have criticized Mamdani for focusing on matters linked to the ICC and Israel.
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More than 6 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease, and dementia cases are expected to double by 2060 as people live longer. Experts say the U.S. needs to focus more on preventing dementia, supporting caregivers, and improving treatments, rather than only reacting after diagnosis.
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Over 6 million Americans currently live with Alzheimer’s disease.
New dementia cases in the U.S. are projected to double by 2060.
Dementia includes several diseases like Alzheimer’s, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, and frontotemporal dementia.
Dementia creates emotional, financial, and practical challenges for families.
Nearly 45% of dementia cases might be delayed or prevented by healthy living and managing heart and metabolic health.
Prevention includes exercise, healthy diet, good sleep, social connections, avoiding tobacco, limiting alcohol, and early medical check-ups.
Research funding and clinical trials for dementia treatments have grown significantly in recent years.
Public awareness and healthcare policies need to keep up with scientific progress in dementia research.
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Elon Musk was put in charge of a new U.S. government office to improve efficiency. He cut foreign aid funding, mistakenly targeting programs for Gaza province in Mozambique, which relies on this aid for HIV treatment. These cuts have harmed many people who depend on this support.
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Elon Musk led the new U.S. Department of Government Efficiency created by President Trump.
Musk cut foreign aid budgets, citing corruption and waste in USAID programs.
He falsely claimed that $50 million was spent on condoms for Hamas in Gaza.
The Gaza he referred to was actually a province in Mozambique, not the Gaza Strip.
Mozambique’s Gaza province has one of the highest HIV infection rates in the world.
USAID aid in Gaza province is vital for HIV treatment and prevention.
Cutting this aid put millions of lives at risk.
A report by Al Jazeera showed the real impact of these cuts in Mozambique’s Gaza.
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A new video shows how President Donald Trump’s Oval Office looks very different from how it was during President Barack Obama’s time. The room now has much more gold decoration, many more portraits, elaborate curtains, and additional flags and objects, creating a busier look overall.
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The Oval Office now has extensive gold decorations, including door frames and wall details with 24-karat gold.
There are many more presidential portraits on the walls compared to Obama’s simpler 2010 office.
The window drapery is more elaborate, featuring dramatic gold swags behind the Resolute Desk.
Military service flags are displayed more prominently and in greater numbers between the windows.
The fireplace wall includes heavy gold details and more decorative objects, making it a focal point in the room.
The overall decoration style is more ornate and visually crowded than during Obama’s presidency.
In 2010, Obama chose to keep the Oval Office simple due to economic concerns and postponed major changes.
President Trump said the redesign added "a little life" to the Oval Office.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom has been asked to start a state investigation into several recent cases of a rare childhood bone cancer called Ewing sarcoma in Ladera Ranch, Orange County. Health officials have not confirmed a cancer cluster or cause, but local leaders and residents are concerned that environmental factors like herbicide use might be involved.
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At least six children in Ladera Ranch, California, have been diagnosed recently with Ewing sarcoma, a rare bone cancer.
About 200 new cases of this cancer are diagnosed each year across the U.S.
California Assemblymember Kate Sanchez formally requested Governor Newsom to launch a multi-agency state investigation.
Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley asked the state health department to speed up its review of the cancer cases.
Some residents worry that herbicides and pesticides used in the community could be linked to the cancer cases.
The local maintenance company has paused some pesticide and herbicide use while reviewing their safety.
U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli asked the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to investigate any environmental causes and federal environmental law violations.
Hundreds of residents attended a community meeting to demand a thorough investigation and transparency from officials.
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Nolan Wells, a teenager from Mississippi, went missing during a Fourth of July boat trip and was found dead several days later. Attorney Ben Crump shared the initial results of an autopsy done independently by Wells' family.
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Nolan Wells was a Mississippi teenager who disappeared on July 4th while on a boat trip.
His body was found a few days after he went missing.
Wells' family hired an independent pathologist to perform the autopsy.
Attorney Ben Crump publicly shared the preliminary autopsy findings.
The autopsy results are part of the family's effort to understand the cause of death.
CBS News covered the story and provided a platform to view the autopsy reading.
The case has attracted public attention due to the circumstances of Wells' disappearance and death.
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A new poll from the University of New Hampshire shows that Troy Jackson, a Democrat and former Maine Senate President, is slightly ahead of Senator Susan Collins, a Republican, in a possible U.S. Senate election in Maine. The poll surveyed likely voters and found that 49% preferred Jackson over Collins.
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The poll was conducted by the University of New Hampshire.
It focused on likely voters in Maine, also known as the Pine Tree State.
Troy Jackson is a Democrat and a former Maine Senate President.
Susan Collins is the current U.S. Senator from Maine and a Republican.
Jackson received 49% support from likely voters in the poll.
The poll reflects a hypothetical matchup if the election were held now.
Collins is the incumbent, meaning she currently holds the Senate seat.
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Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old college freshman, was found dead on Horn Island, Mississippi, after going missing during a Fourth of July outing with friends. An independent autopsy paid for by Colin Kaepernick could not determine his cause of death, and his family is seeking more answers as local authorities have not released their findings.
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Nolan Wells went missing on July 4th after a boat trip to Horn Island.
His body was found on July 6th, fully clothed and face down, unlike his last photos where he was shirtless.
The independent autopsy states the cause and manner of death are “undetermined” and still under investigation.
Wells’ body was decomposed and missing some internal neck structures when received for the autopsy.
The autopsy was conducted by a former chief medical examiner, after Mississippi did its own autopsy but has not shared results.
Wells was one of very few Black people on the island, which had 300-400 people attending.
Family and Black leaders urge transparency and caution against misinformation spreading on social media.
Wells’ parents doubt friends’ accounts that he separated from the group, emphasizing safety in numbers.
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President Donald Trump spoke to reporters about a poll indicating that Americans are not against a war with Iran. He is set to attend the dignified transfer ceremony for U.S. service members who died in the Middle East.
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President Trump will attend a ceremony to honor fallen U.S. soldiers from the Middle East.
He mentioned a poll showing that many Americans do not oppose a war with Iran.
The dignified transfer is a formal event where the remains of military personnel are returned to the U.S.
The statements were made during a news briefing on the tarmac.
The situation involves U.S. military engagement in the Middle East.
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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the cyclosporiasis outbreak in the U.S. is under control after a federal investigation linked it to lettuce served at Taco Bell. However, data shows this outbreak is the largest on record with at least 1,644 cases and 94 hospitalizations reported in five states.
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Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by a parasite called Cyclospora cayetanensis.
Symptoms include diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea, and fatigue, and the illness can last weeks if untreated.
The outbreak has been linked to shredded iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms de Mexico served at Taco Bell.
The FDA recalled lettuce but also had a false positive test result for the parasite on some lettuce not recalled.
Mexican health officials said no clear evidence shows the outbreak started from lettuce sourced in Mexico.
The outbreak affected at least five states: Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia.
CDC data shows over 4,000 cyclosporiasis cases in 41 states this year, far exceeding past years.
Many cases likely go unreported because people recover without medical testing.
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