‘Behavior of a Sociopath’: Donald Trump Caught In a Lie About Death Rumors as Viewers Point to Fresh ‘IV Marks’
President Donald Trump’s fumbling response to a question about the widespread internet rumors over the weekend that he was dead or seriously sick is fueling even more speculation about his health.
Although the President used a White House event on Tuesday to announce that Space Command is being relocated from Colorado to Alabama, it was really about showing he is very much alive, even though he doesn’t look very healthy, some observers say.
S President Donald Trump speaks to the press after signing an executive order that aims to end cashless bail, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on August 25, 2025. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP) (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images)Fox News’ Peter Doocy asked Trump, “How did you find out over the weekend that you were dead?”
“You see that?” Doocy asked in response to Trump’s clear confusion.
“No,” Trump answered wanly as he seemed shockingly confused about the question, even though he posted about the rumors over the weekend on his media platform, Truth Social.
“People didn’t see you for a couple days, 1.3 million user engagements as of Saturday morning about your demise,” Doocy continued.
“Really? I didn’t see that,” Trump said, either lying or forgetting that he knew about it.
“You know I have heard, it’s sort of crazy, but last week I did numerous news conferences, all successful, they went very well like this is going very well, and then I didn’t do any for two days and they said, ‘There must be something wrong with him.’ Biden wouldn’t do them for months. You wouldn’t see him and nobody ever said there was anything wrong with him and we know he wasn’t in the greatest of shape,” Trump complained.
“That was awkward,” this X user observed.
“He said no and then said he heard all about it 30 seconds later,” a Threads user said.
“It’s because it’s his natural habit. Deny. Deny. Deny,” another Threads user responded.
“Ha, Trump asked about the X hashtag TrumpDead. He said he wasn’t aware of it. So unlikely! Even so, he was alert and his speech fluent, albeit RAMBLING as usual. The best thing was the pained faces of JD Vance and others around him thinking ‘how much longer is this going on?’” X user Edward Anthony Rayne joked.
Trump’s persistent health issues in recent months are no secret. He has had swollen ankles and bruises on his hand, and he largely disappeared last week with no on-camera sightings.
And after Tuesday’s event, social posts zeroed in on Trump’s right hand, the one that was bruised recently.
View on Threads“It looks like there is an IV tube under some fake skin. I don’t think veins loop like that,” Ryan Simmons stated on Threads.
“So when is MAGA gonna start wearing mismatched patches of foundation on their right hands in solidarity?” Patty Miller wondered on Threads.
View on Threads“They are desperate to disprove that he’s ill, but in reality, this conference did the opposite. Oh, and release the Epstein Files,” Melissa Heffron demanded on Threads.
In addition to the internet rumors over the weekend that Trump had died, others are speculating that the president has been very sick.
In a phone interview on Tuesday morning, Trump mentioned how disappointed he is with Russian President Vladimir Putin. But more than Trump’s frustration that he can’t seem to broker a peace deal between Moscow and Ukraine, the audio of the Trump interview posted by conservative political pundit Scott Jennings was amplifying rumors about the President’s bad health.
He sounds like he has Covid
— 20% (@pur3profit20) September 2, 2025‘Both Wanted Him Out’: Demi Moore Shocked Fans with Message to Bruce Willis’ Wife Emma After Critics Slammed the Decision to Move Him Out of the House
Demi Moore is publicly supporting Bruce Willis’ current wife Emma Heming Willis as she handles the actor’s frontotemporal dementia diagnosis. The actress appeared on “The Oprah Podcast” alongside Emma to discuss the caregiving challenges the family has faced since Bruce’s condition was revealed.
Moore, who divorced Bruce in 2000 but remains close to the family, acknowledged the difficult position Emma has been placed in as the primary caregiver.
Demi Moore publicly defended Bruce Willis’ wife Emma Heming Willis against criticism over her caregiving decisions as the actor battles frontotemporal dementia (Photo of Bruce Willis and Emma Heming Willis by emmahemingwillis/Instagram; Demi Moore/Instagram/ @demimoore)The two women appeared together as part of promoting Emma’s upcoming book about her caregiving experience, scheduled for release on Sept. 9.
“Being the ex-wife, even though our family is very connected, is an interesting position,” Moore said on the podcast.
Adding, “So much fell on Emma to really figure this whole thing out, and the most beautiful thing was recognizing the importance for caregivers and that they have to take care of themselves. If they don’t put that time into making sure that they’re OK, then they can’t show up for anyone else.”
The Academy Award nominee praised Emma’s handling of Bruce’s condition, which progressed from an initial aphasia diagnosis in 2022 to frontotemporal dementia in 2023. The disease has significantly impacted the 70-year-old actor, who no longer speaks and requires specialized care.
“I have so much compassion for Emma in this, being a young woman,” Moore explained. “There’s no way that anybody could have anticipated where this was going to go, and I really think she’s done a masterful job. She has been so dedicated to forging the right path. She’s had equal amounts of fear and strength and courage in navigating this.”
Emma’s caregiving decisions and Demi’s support of her have drawn mixed reactions on social media.
Supportive comments included one person writing, “Yo, in the end, it’s all about support, right? Gotta stick together in tough times. Respect, Demi!”
When People readers read the story on Facebook, they chimed in.
One user noted, “She has been a big help to Emma which I think is great as well as the older kids. They understand more than Emma’s kids do. They can actually help while Emma focuses on her kids.”
However, criticism has also emerged.
One harsh comment stated, “Demi divorced Bruce! So she does not know what compassion is to speak or recognize about how Emma handles the Actor’s medical issues.”
Another added, “Now, both Demi and Emma are teaming up faking show. If there is compassion in both women, both should learn how to do the care-taking of Bruce, instead, of putting him in nursing home. There is a family team ( Demi, Emma, and 5 daughters) who can do all the physical caring, body cleaning, nutrition therapy, and educational rehabilitation of Bruce by learning from licensed professionals and doctors, instead of letting strangers take care of him and his dirty laundry. Shame!”
Another negative comment claimed, “They both wanted him out of the house. Lots of common ground there, I guess.”
Frontotemporal dementia attacks brain areas controlling language and personality while typically leaving mobility intact. Bruce now lives in a one-story home with round-the-clock care, separate from Emma and their daughters Mabel, 13, and Evelyn, 11. Emma says she joins him for breakfast and dinner regularly.
Emma has faced particular criticism for the decision to move Bruce into specialized care. She addressed the backlash directly, referencing a section in her book titled “Opinion Versus Experience.”
The care provider stated, “The truth is, the opinions are so loud and noisy, but if they don’t have the experience, they don’t get a say — and they definitely don’t get a vote.”
The blended Willis family has remained united throughout Bruce’s illness. His daughters from his marriage to Demi — Rumer, Scout, and Tallulah —have supported Emma’s efforts. Moore continues providing updates about Bruce’s condition at public events, describing him as “stable.”
One supportive social media comment reflected many fans’ feelings: “Personally I think it’s wonderful that they are one united family. Those who criticism a caregiver’s choices can suck lemons.”
During the podcast, Moore shared her perspective on adapting to Bruce’s changed condition.
“It’s hard to see somebody who was so vibrant and strong and so directed shift into this other parts of themself,” she said. “It’s so important just to meet them where they’re at. Don’t have an expectation of them needing to be who they were or who you want them to be.”
The “Ghost” actress emphasized staying present rather than dwelling on what has been lost. “If you replay where it was and what you’ve lost, it only creates anxiety and grief,” she noted. “And so when you stay present, there is so much, and there’s still so much of him there.”
Emma’s book “The Unexpected Journey: Finding Strength, Hope, and Yourself on the Caregiving Path” details her experience navigating Bruce’s diagnosis and the family’s adjustment to their new reality. The memoir aims to guide other caregivers facing similar challenges.
Demi Moore thinks the book is needed, and her compassion for her ex-husband’s wife demonstrates how the Willis family has maintained unity despite the challenges posed by Bruce’s progressive illness and the public scrutiny surrounding their caregiving decisions.
‘Get These Aggressors Off the Streets!’: Five Teens Charged After Black Boy Beaten by Mob as He Defends Himself with a Chair In Viral Hate-Driven Attack
Five white teenagers have been charged with a hate crime following a racially motivated assault that injured a Black teenager and sparked outrage in one California community.
Viral footage of the Aug. 1 attack in Simi Valley shows several white teens chasing 18-year-old Michael Robinson around a movie theater parking lot, and punching and kicking him while calling him racial slurs.
Michael Robinson, 18, was abused around a movie theater parking lot. (Photo: YouTube screenshot/KCAL News)At one point, Robinson is seen trying to fend off the attackers with a chair as they swarm him and continue yelling racially derogatory terms. Robinson had to be treated at a hospital for a possible concussion, a chipped tooth, and several minor abrasions.
Two days after the attack, four of the teen assailants turned themselves in to Simi Valley police. They were cited with battery, then released back into the custody of their parents.
Authorities confirmed that one of the teenagers is the son of a Simi Valley police officer, but ensured that the relationship has “no bearing on the investigation.”
The citation and release from police custody drew backlash from community members, many of whom flocked to a city council meeting days after the attack and demanded more severe charges, given the brutality of the attack.
The Ventura County NAACP also called for an independent investigation into the incident.
“He was chased down, jumped and mocked for the color of his skin,” Jared Jasson, a friend of Robinson’s, said at the meeting, per the Ventura County Star. “This wasn’t a fight. It was a hate-driven attack, and it happened right here in our city. … When we ignore or excuse this kind of behavior, we’re sending a message that racism is allowed to exist in our community.”
“To the figures with actual authority, get these aggressors off the streets as they’ve proven to be nothing but unremorseful,” another Simi Valley resident said.
In the weeks since the attack, Simi Valley Police identified another teen involved in the melee.
On Aug. 20, law enforcement submitted the case to the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office and recommended prosecutors charge the five teenagers with assault likely to produce great bodily injury, criminal conspiracy, and a hate crime.
According to CBS News, the department said they are mandated to turn over serious and violent cases involving minors to the District Attorney’s Office. Cases in which racial motivation or discriminatory treatment are involved are also automatically referred to the DA’s office.
Confidentiality laws prevent police from releasing the identities of juvenile suspects.
The case is still under review with the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office’s Juvenile Unit.
‘Zero Compassion’: Florida Man Soaks Disabled Children with Sprinklers Every Morning for a Year All Because of a Bus Stop, Cops Say
A Florida man was arrested after he allegedly pointed and sprayed sprinklers at his neighbors with special needs for more than a year because he was upset that the location of their school bus stop was in front of his home.
Antonio Roman, 61, was charged with four counts of stalking, two counts of battery, and two counts of battery of a disabled person.
Roman confessed to deputies that he used his home surveillance cameras to monitor the arrival time of the bus and then manually activated the sprinklers to spray the victims intentionally when they were escorted out of their home.
Antonio Roman was charged with four counts of stalking, two counts of battery on a disabled person and two counts of battery. (Photo: YouTube screenshot/WESH 2 News)According to NBC News, one of the victims is a 17-year-old who has been diagnosed with Prader-Willi syndrome, a genetic condition. The other victim is a 22-year-old with autism and Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome, also a genetic disorder.
California Woman Goes Viral for Harassing Black Women About Their Dresses. Her Comments Set Them Off
Marion County deputies discovered that the sprinklers were aimed at the bus stop and would turn on at the moment the bus arrived and shut off immediately after it left.
Cellphone footage showed the sprinkler system turning on and being aimed at one student in a wheelchair as he was escorted out of his home when a school bus arrived. It immediately turned off when the bus left.
The victims’ family first contacted the sheriff’s office to report Roman in April. Roman allegedly began spraying both victims starting in August 2024. The family says the children have been sprayed more than 400 times.
Roman allegedly sprayed the children twice a day every day, when they were loaded and unloaded from the bus each day. The victims’ father said he had to wear swimming attire to shield the children from the water.
The family stated that they had contacted the school district and the homeowner’s association to request a relocation of the bus stop, but their efforts were unsuccessful.
The 61-year-old told investigators that he was upset about the location of the bus stop, which used part of his driveway for a wheelchair ramp needed by one of the victims. The sheriff’s office also reported that Roman had called their agency 75 times since June 2023 to complain about the victims.
“His big beef was over the school bus pulling up to pick up special needs children,” said Lt. Paul Bloom with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, per WESH. “When they had to lower a wheelchair ramp, it would come over on his side, towards his driveway, so this child could load up onto the school bus.”
Roman was released from jail after posting a $4,000 bond. He’ll be back in court on Sept. 16.
“Somewhere in his heart, there is 0% compassion, so we thought the best thing to do was bring him here [the jail] and give him a lot of other neighbors – inside of a jail cell. He’s going to have learn to get along with other people,” Bloom said.
‘Whew! I Felt Kandi’: Kandi Burruss Cries Pleading with Gospel Star Le’Andria Johnson to Change After ‘Looking Crazy In Front of the World’
Gospel singer Le’Andria Johnson is ready to rebuild her career amid a years-long battle with alcohol. Johnson, 43, has had a series of run-ins with law enforcement while inebriated dating back to 2019, when she was arrested.
The “Sunday Best” showstopper briefly cleaned up her act after completing a 30-day jail sentence and a 30-day rehabilitation program, though the grips of her addiction resurfaced in 2024 and 2025.
And now, fellow singer Kandi Burruss has stepped in offering a helping hand.
Kandi Burruss (left) offers to help Le’Andria Johnson (right) rebuild her gospel career, but only if Johnson gains control of her alcohol addiction. (Photo: “Speak On It” via Kandi Burruss on YouTube)Johnson was first arrested in Greenville, South Carolina, for public intoxication a year ago, and again this past February in Arlington, Virginia.
The talented vocalist claimed on a new “Speak On It” episode with host Kandi Burruss that she has since dismissed several people from her team who had not contributed to her sobriety efforts.
Johnson also spoke about working on new music but still being in need of a management team. The Xscape songstress said she was willing to help but that her gospel contemporary would have to listen to her guidance.
The judgment-free conversation was an emotional topic as Burruss revealed she has firsthand experience of witnessing a similar scenario play out with someone she cares about.
Through tears, the “Real Housewives of Atlanta” OG told Johnson, “When we love somebody, we’re not gonna let them look crazy in front of the world.”
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She continued, “We are going to do what we can to be like, okay, make sure they hear. … Even though they’re not understanding what’s happening around them. We see what’s happening around you. We see it. We wanna fix it, but we can’t until you decide.”
Johnson told Burruss, “A lot of people out there, they do think I don’t care. It’s a lot of people out there that feel like I’m not taking accountability. … I’mma get through it. I wanna get through it, and I do want better. … I don’t need it. I know that for a fact. … I just do it.”
One viewer praised Burruss for handling Johnson with care during the chat. That person remarked, “You can feel Kandi’s Heart.” Another said, “‘Whew! I felt Kandi deeply.”
Le’Andria Johnson opens up in this powerful sit-down…
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Another commented, “I hope this is the breakthrough she needs,” as a snippet of the conversation circulated on Instagram.
On YouTube, a second person expressed doubt. They wrote, “She can’t even admit that she has an addiction.”
The gospel powerhouse released her last album, “Bigger Than Me” in 2017. Her latest single, “Don’t Sleep On Me,” was met with fan support in April.
‘Too Too Thin’: ‘All My Children’ Star Susan Lucci’s Looks Unrecognizable in New Photos as Fans Zoom In
Former “All My Children” star Susan Lucci has fans zooming in on her appearance after she shared a selfie with her fans online.
The soap opera icon shared the picture on Aug. 31, of herself posing the mirror, wearing a purple and pink strapless dress with hints of red and black.
The 78-year-old actress is known for her age-defying looks, and Lucci was sporting a hot pink strapless dress in the Instagram selfie. However, the soap legend looked much smaller than fans remembered her from the show.
Some fans were surprised at Susan Lucci’s appearance in recent photos shared online. (Photo: @therealsusanlucci/Instagram)“On my way to the wedding!!! #loveyou, jessicaandpatrick,” Lucci captioned the post. Many fans loved the picture and noted her more youthful appearance since playing Erica Kane on the ABC soap opera from 1970-2013.
“You get more beautiful with each passing year,” wrote one. “How could that be? I lived for the Erica/Mona scenes! My mom and dad even bought me the Susan Lucci shampoo and tote bag. They said if it’s good enough for Susan Lucci…Adore you from afar.”
“I swear you haven’t aged one bit. I need whatever you’re using, because honey, you are flawless,” exclaimed another.
Other fans took note of Lucci’s small frame in the Instagram photograph. “Oh my,” added another fan, prompting another fan to reply, “Beautiful but way too thin!”
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“She’s had 2 carrot sticks and one gherkin since February,” joked another fan. “Yes she needs to gain even a couple pounds. Too too thin,” agreed one fan.
Lucci underwent emergency heart surgery back in 2018. She told “Entertainment Tonight” that she had felt some pressure in her chest, but hadn’t realized the seriousness of it all until medical professionals weighed in.
“I don’t think I realized what an emergency it was until they told me what an emergency it was,” the actress recalled. “I had some mild pressure on my chest last October a couple of times, and it went away, and because I’ve never had a health issue. I thought it was nothing. And then the third time it happened, I was shopping for a birthday present for a girlfriend in a boutique, and it was overwhelming. It felt like an elephant pressing on my chest.”
The actress learned that she 90 percent blockage in her main artery, and a 75 percent blockage in an adjacent artery. “You just avoided a widow-maker,” the professionals advised her.
Since “All My Children” ended, Susan Lucci has kept busy both on and off screen. She’s taken on new acting roles, including a part in the 2024 Apple TV+ film Outcome and a starring role in the play “My First Ex-Husband.”
Beyond acting, she has become a leading advocate for women’s heart health as a national ambassador for the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women campaign, a cause she embraced after surviving a near-fatal heart condition herself. Lucci also released her memoir, “La Lucci,” in 2026, where she reflects on her decades-long career and personal journey.
Outside of work, she continues to focus on her health, following a Mediterranean diet and keeping up a consistent fitness routine.
‘MAGA Will Collapse’: People Say Trump’s Base Would Never Take Orders from ‘Hillbilly’ JD Vance After Viral Clip Has Everyone Fuming
President Donald Trump’s gold-drenched Oval Office has a new fan in JD Vance — but the internet brought receipts. Old viral clips of Vance revealing questionable thoughts about Trump are resurfacing just as questions about the president’s health grab fresh headlines, turning flattery into a tell.
Vance gushed about his son adoring Trump’s redesign of the Oval Office.
L-R, US Attorney General Pam Bondi, Vice President JD Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem look on as US President Donald Trump speaks to the press before signing an executive order that aims to end cashless bail, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on August 25, 2025. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP) (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images)“His favorite color is gold. And whenever he walks into the Oval Office, he’s just blown away by it because it does have a bright, lively feel,” Vance said in an interview published Aug. 28 with USA Today about his son Vivek’s favorite color.
“And I think it’s fitting for, again, the place where the leader of the free world comes to work every day.”
But Vance’s praise is hitting a wall online with critics saying it’s “so obvious he’s faking it,” pointing to resurfaced footage of the Ohio Republican torching Trump before his rise in GOP politics.
In the past, Vance openly called himself a “Never Trump guy” and labeled Trump an “idiot,” according to Politico.
In an exclusive interview with USA TODAY, Vice President JD Vance revealed his son’s love for Trump’s golden Oval Office and praised its brighter look. pic.twitter.com/078MoCxQZw
— USA TODAY Politics (@usatodayDC) August 28, 2025He didn’t stop there. In a New York Times op-ed, Vance wrote that “Mr. Trump is unfit for our nation’s highest office.” Vance wants everyone to forget about his previous comments and admitted during the 2024 vice presidential debate that “he was wrong.”
Now he’s in the White House with Donald Trump who went to town remaking the President’s formal workspace with gaudy, bling-laden golden accents, including the room’s 18-foot-6-inch ceiling. He added gold curtains behind the Resolute Desk, gilded tables supported by gold eagles and elaborate shiny filigree on the walls and fireplace.
He also added golden flower vases across the mantelpiece, hung enormous, gilded mirrors and reframed paintings of former presidents in ornate gold frames. Additionally, Trump added gold trim details along the ceiling and doorways and even painted the cherubs inside the door frames gold.
A new piece of Trump-styled Oval Office decor has critics questioning if Trump's taste is opulence or overkill.https://t.co/e3IPde5Qbe
— Atlanta Black Star (@ATLBlackStar) August 10, 2025And of course the garish remodel wouldn’t be complete without gold coasters stamped with Trump’s name and the number 47, for the 47th president.
Vance told the news outlet that he was impressed and “overwhelmed” by the office when he first visited after he and Trump won the 2024 presidential election.
“But if I was being honest, it was the middle winter, the drapes were closed. It was very dark,” Vance said.
“It had kind of a dark and gloomy feeling. This is the workplace of the leader of the free world. It should be a little brighter.”
The now viral video of Vance’s earlier Trump criticisms is now being shared alongside his Oval Office praise, reframing the compliments as strategic flattery rather than sincerity.
“Vacation Vance is a complete phony. He became what he detested and it’s so obvious that he’s faking it all right now,” one Threads user wrote.
Another argued: “He can’t stand Trump! He’s only using him to get in the White House to carry out Project 2025.” One asked simply, “How can Trump trust him?”
View on ThreadsA third remarked with a full thesis: “I’m also in conspiracy mode because what if this was JD and Peter Thiel’s plan all along. They knew Trump wasn’t going to last a presidency and maybe even manipulated those odds as well…”
The commenter continued, “…Thiel bought Vance’s way into VP so when the inevitable happened, Thiel could “take the throne” (sort to say) & JD Vacation wouldn’t care either way as long as he got a few bucks and a couch to f***. They’ve already mentioned how they want to turn DC into a billionaire colony…”
Some wonder if MAGA will hold up under Vance’s leadersip and whether MAGA will follow in lockstep. “If he does pass on, MAGA will collapse. They won’t follow orders from JD Vance,” said one Threads user.
Vance, for his part, has tried to steady the narrative. In an interview last week with USA Today, he insisted Trump is in “incredibly good health,” adding, “Yes, terrible tragedies happen… But I feel very confident the president of the United States is in good shape, is going to serve out the remainder of his term… And if, God forbid, there’s a terrible tragedy, I can’t think of better on-the-job training than what I’ve gotten over the last 200 days.”
That moment seemed to come nearer for Vance this past weekend. After several days without public events and growing concerns about his health thanks in part to viral photos highlighting bruising on his hand, swollen ankles and too many mental slips to count, speculation of Trump’s passing was running rampant across social medial. By Saturday morning, Trump was photographed on the golf course at Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virgina, only partially putting the rumors to rest.
‘She’s Lucky She Could’ve Killed Someone!’: Nurse Practitioner Exposed for Lying About Crash After Viral Dashcam Shows What She Was Really Doing Behind the Wheel
A careless driver was caught in the act after lying to cover up the cause of a crash in a rental car.
A viral dashcam video from Aug. 25 has social media in an uproar after it captured a nurse practitioner crashing a rented Turo vehicle while texting with both hands off the wheel.
A driver was captured on dash cam video veering off the road and crashing. (Photo: Instagram/Dashcam.encounters)The crash, which happened near Arlington, Washington, highlighted the risks of distracted driving and left the car totaled.
For nearly 20 seconds while speeding, the driver’s eyes stayed locked on her phone. With both hands busy texting, she drifted off the rural two-lane road and smashed into someone’s property. She walked away without serious injury, but the car was declared a total loss, according to the owner.
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The renter initially told the car’s owner that another driver ran her off the road. The footage told a very different story. It shows her completely glued to her phone until impact.
That false claim only intensified outrage.
“Putting her on blast because what the hell were you thinking to lie to me when you knew there was a dashcam that captured the entire thing. I put my car on Turo to make extra money and trusted that the renter wouldn’t destroy it. That trust is gone,” the owner wrote.
The owner also vowed to pursue the strongest legal action possible.
Texting is a factor in about 1 in 5 distracted driving deaths, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A 2023 AAA Foundation study found that texters are six times more likely to cause crashes than drunk drivers.
“It is terrifying knowing that there are people like that on the roads,” wrote an Instagram viewer. “And she screams and cries like she wasn’t on her phone the whole damn time honestly rarely looking at the road. She’s lucky she didn’t kill someone,” another viewer wrote.
The Arlington crash, now spreading widely online, serves as a stark reminder of those risks and a poignant lesson about accountability.
“Nice one, Karen,” one viewer quipped.
‘He Has No Vocabulary‘: Trump’s Latest Slip Ignites Frenzy as Newsom ‘Fans’ Deliver Brutal Correction
Donald Trump plans to sign every executive order that will amplify his chances of securing a third term ahead of the 2028 presidential election. He already supports the idea of an indefinitely installed leader, and now, he wants to control how votes are cast, even though the U.S. Constitution mandates that states run elections, not the federal government.
In an Aug. 30 Truth Social post, he wrote, “Voter I.D. Must Be Part of Every Single Vote. NO EXCEPTIONS! I Will Be Doing An Executive Order TO That End!!! Also, No Mail-In Voting, Except For Those That Are Very ILL, And The Far Away Military. USE PAPER BALLOTS ONLY!!! DJT.”
Trump Tried to Roast Him, But Newsom’s Clapback About the Body Part He Always Covers Up Had Everyone in Stitches‘No Way Trump Wrote That’: Gavin Newsom’s Hilarious Jab at Trump Has MAGA Supporters Fuming While Health Questions Linger
Legally, anyone unable to vote in person due to illness or, say, for instance, service men and women who are deployed abroad, can use the mail-in ballot. Various iterations of this format have existed since the Civil War.
Additionally, all voters, whether casting a ballot in person or via mail, are required to have a valid driver’s or state-issued I.D. — even residents who don’t appear on a precinct’s voter registration list are provided a provisional ballot on Election Day until their status is confirmed. If not registered, their vote will not be counted.
Yet, somehow the mere existence of these facts went unnoticed by Trump. Social media users moved quickly to acknowledge the gaffe. One X user wrote, “Did Donald skip class the day that lesson was taught?”
Even a parody account of Gov. Gavin Newsom took a swing at Trump. California’s governor has been incessantly mocking the president and his MAGA base for weeks with facts.
Top shelf trolling https://t.co/vk07Wz5QYm
— onadime (@onadime1) August 31, 2025The parody account tweeted, “POOR DONALD. IF ONLY YOU FINISHED SECOND GRADE (SAD!) OR GRADUATED… IT’S NOT ‘FAR AWAY’ MILITARY, IT’S ‘OVERSEAS’ MILITARY. BESIDES BREAKING EVERY LAW, YOU ARE ALSO BREAKING ENGLISH.”
On IG Threads, a reactor asked, “What does he think are getting mailed in? Thoughts and prayers?” An X user remarked, “Trump struggling with English is the least of our problems. Watching him call overseas troops ‘far away military’ is peak unprepared CEO energy… Somebody get him a dictionary… or maybe just a nap.”
OH MY GOD.
Gavin Newsom just reenacted Trump’s cabinet meeting.
And it’s epic.
pic.twitter.com/5zaDA0gKXI
Similarly, Trump’s education took a hit when a second X user scoffed, “He has no vocabulary.” Despite Trump claiming to have invented words like caravan and equalizing, Newsom and others are not letting up on calling out his many blunders, especially not voting rights.
‘Same Exact Patch Trump Had’: Gordon Ramsay’s Diagnosis Behind the Bandage Has Fans Wondering If It’s the Same Reason Donald Trump Wore One
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay sent shock waves through social media over the weekend when he revealed his recent battle with skin cancer, sharing images of surgical bandages that fans online are now comparing to images of Donald Trump’s hand.
Ramsay’s bandage spans from his earlobe to his neck after undergoing a procedure to remove basal cell carcinoma from his jawline.
(Photos: @gordonramsayofficial / TikTok; Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)The 58-year-old restaurateur used the moment to advocate for sun protection, telling his millions of Instagram followers to remember their sunscreen while adding his trademark humor to lighten the serious diagnosis.
The “Hell’s Kitchen” star’s candid post about his health scare quickly garnered widespread support, with fans flooding his comments section with well-wishes and prayers for his recovery.
However, the conversation took an unexpected turn as many observers noticed a striking similarity between Ramsay’s post-surgical bandaging and something they’d seen before on a very different public figure.
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When the Spiritual Word Instagram page posted an image of Ramsay’s bandage, social media users were quick to draw comparisons to President Donald Trump’s recent illness and what many believe is a patch.
One person wrote, “He got what Trump got??”
Another chimed in with, “This look like the same thing that was on trump’s hand,” while a third commented, “Same exact patch Trump had on his hand.”
The observations sparked a wave of speculation, with one user noting, “I feel like he’s telling us trump has the same thing cause of that patch on his hand.”
Despite the comparisons, most responses focused on supporting Ramsay’s recovery, with heartfelt messages like “Lord do your big one.. not Gordon right now please” demonstrating the genuine concern fans felt for the beloved chef.
The confusion appeared to stem from visual similarities between Ramsay’s legitimate medical bandaging and the makeup patches frequently seen covering areas on Trump’s hands.
both of these photos of Trump's hand were taken today (Getty) pic.twitter.com/oeBKYsq8TG
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) August 23, 2025Trump’s hand discoloration has been a subject of public scrutiny throughout 2024 and into 2025, with the president often spotted wearing what appears to be a sloppy patch of makeup smeared across bruised areas on his right hand, according to New York Magazine.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has attributed the discoloration to bruising from vigorous handshaking and the president’s use of aspirin as part of his cardiovascular prevention routine. However, recent photographs showing clumsy makeup application have continued to fuel speculation about the true nature of what’s being concealed.
The concealer patches have become increasingly noticeable in public appearances, with healthcare professionals suggesting, according to MedPage.com, that bruising from handshakes alone would be unusual, pointing instead to age-related blood vessel fragility as a more likely explanation.
The close-up photographs are from Trump’s visit to The People’s House exhibit, USA Today reports, noting the particularly obvious makeup work, highlighting obvious makeup, sparking renewed questions about transparency regarding his health.
this is the worst ive seen the makeup on trumps hand. you can see it on live tv right now it's so bad it looks like a patch
https://t.co/g5CQebDwHq pic.twitter.com/XNKUGzf7Jp
Adding to the intrigue, in July the White House announced Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous, though officials maintain this condition is unrelated to the hand bruising. The president has also dealt with visible injuries requiring actual bandages, including the earlobe wound from the July 2024 assassination attempt in Pennsylvania, which required a legitimate medical covering during his recovery.
The celebrity chef’s illness is serious. He joins a growing list of celebrities, including Khloe Kardashian, Hugh Jackman, and Kevin Jonas, who have publicly shared their skin cancer experiences to raise awareness, according to The Washington Post.
His straightforward approach to discussing his diagnosis serves as a reminder of the importance of regular health screenings and sun protection, turning a personal health scare into a valuable public service message.
Gordon Ramsay shared his health struggles, turning his skin cancer diagnosis into a lesson on sun safety. Trump’s hidden injuries, however, keep people guessing and fuel ongoing questions about what he’s really disclosing — and what he might be hiding.
‘A Modern-day Stockade’: Lawsuit Reveals Pennsylvania Teacher’s Disturbing Punishment of Black Teen Who Fell Asleep in Class
The parents of a Black high school student are suing the Williamsport Area School District in Pennsylvania after their son was strapped to a medical backboard by a teacher for appearing to sleep during class.
The incident occurred on May 28 in the classroom of Richard Caschera, who was hired by Williamsport Area High School three weeks earlier to teach in the homeland security program of the school’s career and technical education program.
Caschera had no prior teaching experience and held a temporary teaching certificate that did not require any education credentials, according to the lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Pennsylvania on Aug. 21 and obtained by Atlanta Black Star.
Page Carol Woods (left) and Nathaniel Woods, Jr. (right), the parents of a high school student at Williamsport Area High School in Pennsylvania, are suing the school district for assault, battery and civil rights violations after a teacher allegedly strapped their son to a medical backboard as punishment. (Photo: WBRE screenshot)The class was taking a test that day, and the minor plaintiff, a junior, identified in the lawsuit as “N.W.,” asked to use the restroom multiple times, but was denied. The boy then put his head down on his desk.
Caschera reacted by having another student place smelling salts under the boy’s nose, according to the lawsuit, which noted that the student had several significant allergies and was under a 504 plan. In Pennsylvania, 504 plans provide accommodations for students with a qualifying disability to ensure they can participate in educational programs.
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N.W., or Nathaniel Woods III, according to his attorney Joseph Montgomery, has ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder).
“Keeping his head down during unstructured time is a strategy to emotionally regulate,” Montgomery, whose practice focuses on special education matters, told Atlanta Black Star.
When the boy didn’t raise his head fast enough, the teacher directed students to secure Nathaniel to a medical backboard, immobilizing him with a strap at or just below his neck. Caschera then turned the backboard 90 degrees, making it vertical.
The minor was forced to stand on his toes to avoid the strap pressing on his throat and was left in this state for several minutes, the lawsuit says. He later said he had to feign coughing to get Caschera to let him down.
Before allowing the boy off the backboard, Caschera allegedly asked, “Are you going to stay awake?”
About a dozen students witnessed the incident, the complaint says.
Nathaniel was then sent out of class for asking to use the restroom and was given a zero on the test administered that day. He was also required to serve detention for being sent out of class.
The boy went home and told his parents, Page Carol Woods and Nathaniel Woods Jr., what happened that day. They were reportedly shocked and upset, and contacted school faculty and administrators, demanding an explanation.
Alicia Differ, the associate principal, was “astonished” to learn from the parents N.W.’s version of events and got Matthew Fisher, the school’s director of Career and Technical Education, involved, according to the complaint. Page Woods had several conversations and meetings with Differ and Fisher over the days that followed.
Differ and Fisher spoke with Caschera about the incident, who allegedly “did not see the wrong in what he did,” the lawsuit says. Caschera also reportedly said that he was “holding N.W. to a higher standard than his peers.”
N.W. apologized to Caschera, the complaint states, and on May 30, his mother told Fisher that it was only fair for Caschera to apologize to her son “for what he put him through.”
Fisher indicated this was a reasonable request and directed Caschera to do so.
The following Monday, Caschera informed the student through an internal message that he had until 3 p.m. to take the makeup test, but then forced the student to complete the test before the end of class, the complaint states.
By Tuesday morning, Caschera still had not apologized to the boy. His mother again contacted Fisher and Differ regarding the apology and the reason for rescheduling the makeup test. Caschera was unable to explain his reasoning for the timing of the test.
In a subsequent meeting with N.W., Fisher and Caschera, Caschera allegedly told the boy, “I apologize, but, when I saw your head down, I went into scenario mode.”
“The excuse that he was in ‘scenario mode’ does not mesh with his prior statement when he conditioned the student being released from confinement on a promise not to sleep in class,” the plaintiffs argue.
Caschera became irate and emotional during the meeting, the lawsuit says.
Both parents then met with Caschera and Fisher, who allegedly pulled them aside and asked them to remember that Caschera had only been teaching 15 to 20 days.
Dr. Justin Ross, head principal, allegedly also told N.W. that he should “give the teacher a chance.”
Montgomery said Caschera was “a substitute with a temporary license and should never have been allowed in a classroom.” Among other deficiencies, Montgomery said, the teacher did not have a copy of Nathaniel’s 504 plan, which would have informed him that the student has ADHD and requires special accommodations, including extended time for test-taking.
“What that instructor gave his class that day was a lesson on bullying,” Montgomery said.
Caschera’s courses are currently being covered by a long-term substitute, the complaint says. The school board accepted Caschera’s resignation at a meeting on Aug. 12, reported sungazette.com.
Since the incident, Montgomery said that Nathaniel’s parents perceive that their son has lost his usual spark.
“They are a super supportive family who spent their lives building up Nathaniel’s spirit and self-esteem — spiritually, religiously, in the community, athletically,” Montgomery told Atlanta Black Star. “He was just a ball of energy who has always made people smile. Since this incident, there’s been a death of that spirit. He feels defeated and to blame, although he’s absolutely not. He can’t understand how an adult could do something like this to him, just putting him in a modern-day stockade, publicly embarrassing him in front of his entire class.”
Nathaniel Woods, Jr., told WBRE that his son was anxious about returning to school.
“There was so much trepidation in my son. You could see the fear,” he said. “You could see the anxiety, the uncertainty, the uncomfortability. You could see it in him, but he wasn’t going to say, ‘Oh, I’m scared out my mind to go back to this class.'”
The lawsuit accuses all of the defendants — the school district, Caschera, Ross, Fisher, Differ, and five unnamed individuals — of unreasonable search and seizure in violation of the Fourth Amendment and Pennsylvania law, arguing that the student posed no threat, and that the use of a medical backboard as a form of punishment was an excessive and disproportionate use of force.
The school district maintained a practice of “processing teachers for the licensing option with the least restrictive educational requirements,” which resulted in an untrained teacher with no prior experience or credentials being allowed to teach vulnerable children unsupervised in the classroom, the complaint contends.
The lawsuit also seeks unspecified compensatory and punitive damages against Caschera on claims of assault, battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress and false imprisonment.
Forcibly strapping the boy to the backboard made Nathaniel think that he might be assaulted again and caused him emotional distress, fear, anxiety and other trauma that continues to this day, the lawsuit claims. Caschera’s conduct was “extreme and outrageous,” particularly in the context of a teacher-student relationship, where the teacher occupies a position of authority and trust.”
The alleged unlawful seizure and assault were motivated by racial animus, the lawsuit asserts.
“He was the only Black male in the class, and the only student publicly humiliated,” said Montgomery.
The plaintiffs — Page Carol Woods, Nathaniel Woods Jr. and Nathaniel Woods III — seek a jury trial to determine compensatory and punitive damages, and to award them legal costs.
They also seek a declaratory judgment from the court that the defendants violated the student’s rights under the U.S. Constitution and Pennsylvania law, and that their actions constituted unlawful and excessive punishment in an educational setting.
The Williamsport Area School District told reporters that it would not comment on pending litigation. The district and other defendants in the case have 21 days after being served with the lawsuit to file a response.
‘A Little Decorum Would Be Nice’: Meagan Good Flashes Her Backside in Sheer Dress After Ditching Christian Image Post DeVon Franklin Divorce
Old habits never die — or at least that’s what fans are saying about Meagan Good, who made a grand appearance with husband Jonathan Majors at last week’s AAFCA TV Honors.
The star-studded evening honoring Black excellence in television turned heads when the pair arrived hand-in-hand, but all fans online could focus on was Good’s provocative wardrobe.
Meagan Good’s provocative clothing at event turns heads years after divorce from Pastor DeVon Franklin. (Photos: Meagangood/Instagram; Devonfranklin/Instagram.The “Divorce In Black” star commanded attention in a form-fitting sheer gown featuring a corset-style bodice and a high slit above her right thigh, showcasing her metallic heels.
She completed the flesh-toned look with her signature braided hairstyle and a diamond choker, while Majors complemented her in a tailored linen suit in a similar hue. In one Instagram post, the actress is pictured with her back to the cameras, glancing over her shoulder and revealing her see-through backside.
Good appears to be returning to her sexy, silhouette-hugging styles she once wore before her conservative marriage to Pastor DeVon Franklin. Many fans believe she’s simply displaying her freedom and independence as a woman who can wear what she wants, while some self-proclaimed wardrobe police insist she should know when to draw the line.
“Her dress is nice, just a little bit too small,” one person wrote on Facebook, while another said, “That dress is so indecent.”
A third person bluntly stated. “I see why the pastor … nvm.”
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Many have accused Good of ditching her Christian values and image after divorcing Pastor Franklin. The authors of “The Wait: A Powerful Practice for Finding the Love of Your Life and the Life You Love” were married for almost a decade before they divorced in 2022.
The former couple each went through their own healing journeys after the divorce, emphasizing that no one person was to blame and never revealing the exact reason for the split. Still, they’ve shared their experiences in interviews, on event stages, and online.
“It’s okay to acknowledge the loss,” Franklin said in a sermon during part three of his One of One series, “Unmarried & Unbothered.” “Because in the feeling, that’s where the healing is. I can’t get delivered from my broken heart if I don’t acknowledge my heart is broken.”
The “Harlem” actress admitted her faith was tested for years after their divorce, feeling conflicted about the criticism of ending her 10-year marriage just like her parents did.
Following criticism of her return to her revealing clothing choices, Good said, “I’m not any less holy because [of] the dress I wore. I may not be who people think I should be, but I’m morphing into exactly who God wants me to be. My excuse is never ‘I’m going to do me’ and I don’t feel that I need to make an excuse or defend what I wore … I know I have a responsibility and I’m working daily to fulfill the full potential of all God has created me to be.”
Both moved on to date and marry younger partners. Franklin, 47, wed fitness trainer and social media influencer Maria Castillo, 29, after just over a year of dating in August 2025—five months after Good and the “Lovecraft Country” star tied the knot following nearly two years together.
(From left) Pastor DeVon Franklin and his wife, Maria Castillo; Jonathan Majors and Meagan Good. (Photos: @devonfranklin/Instagram; Leon Bennett/Getty Images for EBONY)A few zoomed in on a separate video of Good, 44, and Majors, 35, on the red carpet, noticing the “Creed III” star failed to lean in for a kiss as his wife puckered up her lips.
“No man wants everyone to be looking at his woman and Meagan wants everyone to look at her look at that split. I won’t even kiss her bro u did the right thing,” one person said, speculating on what they saw as tension in the marriage. “That is a signal, good luck to forever because that looks like it’s done. He’s insulting her like that because Meagan always wants to be the center of attention.”
Another advised, “She’s all that and some, but a little decorum would be nice.”
Good faced scrutiny for dating Majors while he was embroiled in a widely publicized trial over allegations from a previous girlfriend. Good accompanied him to court and remained by his side after he was convicted and sentenced to probation.
During this period, the Marvel actor lost several brand deals and movie roles, leading many to believe Good picked up the child support payments for Major’s daughter from a separate relationship.
‘Dumbest Thing I’ve Heard’: Donald Trump Aide Pulls Fake Stat to Justify Smithsonian Whitewash, But the Internet Isn’t Having It
President Donald Trump’s PR flack is trying to whitewash the president’s executive order to overhaul the Smithsonian Institution and rid it of “race-centered ideology” to reflect a more positive image of American history.
In an interview on Newsmax, former Florida property lawyer and current assistant to the president for domestic policy and the special assistant to the president and senior associate staff secretary, Lindsey Halligan, said the Smithsonian “should reflect American exceptionalism.”
Lindsey Halligan is a Special Assistant to the President in the second Trump administration. (Photo: X/@bennilee777)“The president wants to see more positivity and more patriotism,” Halligan explained.
‘We live in the greatest country in the world and our Smithsonian Institution, which is really the foundation of our education system as a whole and is over 70 percent funded by taxpayers, should reflect American exceptionalism … 98 percent of the population should not be forced to accommodate or adjust their morals to make less than 2 percent of the population comfortable,” Halligan pontificated.
White House official Lindsey Halligan on the Smithsonian: "The president wants to see more positivity and more patriotism … 98% of the population should not be be forced to accommodate or adjust their morals to make less than 2% of the population comfortable." pic.twitter.com/elQQM2zPJi
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) August 29, 2025A clip of Halligan’s interview has gone viral, creating a social media uproar.
“Let me translate this for you. ‘More positivity and patriotism’ means ‘stop mentioning slavery and all the other bad stuff we did.’ ‘Adjust their morals’ means ‘confronting any uncomfortable fact.’ And ‘less than 2% of the population’ means ‘anyone who isn’t a straight, white, Christian Republican,’” Projekt Europa posted on X.
“Where are they getting these numbers? Only 2% of the country wants a factual representation of American History? The gaslighting is so far over the top, they’re not even trying to make an argument that could be viewed as rational,” this X user fumed.
“Dumbest thing I’ve heard from an Administration sock puppet today. But it’s still early…,” another user quipped.
“Translation: We no longer want anyone to discuss slavery, Jim Crow, etc. and its effect these United States,” social media user TD McClellan pointed out.
X user Rod Delph summed it up neatly: “It’s racism and that is actually very American, unfortunately.”
Over the past weeks, Trump has amplified his attacks on the Smithsonian, the world’s largest museum, education and research complex. It boasts 21 museums, 14 education and research centers and the National Zoo.
In his most recent rant over the museum system, Trump took to his Truth Social platform, claiming that the Smithsonian was “OUT OF CONTROL” for displaying the negative parts of American history, including “how bad slavery was.”
“The Museums throughout Washington, but all over the Country are, essentially, the last remaining segment of “WOKE,” Trump complained, suggesting he might go after other museums around the country.
“President Trump will explore all options and avenues to get the Woke out of the Smithsonian and hold them accountable,” the White House said in a statement to NPR. “He will start with the Smithsonian and then go from there.”
Trump issued an executive order in March demanding that the Smithsonian revamp its exhibits by focusing on a more positive view of American history. Critics have quickly raised the red flag, warning that the president is trying to rewrite and censor the past.
‘A Karen Followed Me Home’: Video Shows White Neighbor Block Black Woman’s Driveway, Trespass on Her Property After Road Dispute
A Black woman pulled into the driveway of her beautiful home in a leafy suburb, likely hoping to relax once she got inside. But as soon as she stepped out of her car, she was confronted by an angry white neighbor who had followed her home, blocked her driveway with an SUV, and trespassed on her property.
The reason? According to the rattled homeowner, the older white woman was furious that she didn’t yield and give her the right of way when they were both driving on the same road. Meanwhile, the homeowner had no recollection of the incident.
A video screenshot shows a woman in a confrontation (Photo: Instagram/imthatone4lyfe)The proliferation of entitled white behavior caught on video has led many sites to dedicate almost their entire feed to this kind of unhinged conduct, and that’s exactly where this video first popped up, on @imthatone4lyfe on Instagram, a sort of Karen clearinghouse.
With the words “POV: A Karen followed me home” flashing across the screen, viewers watched as the strange interaction unfolded, with the homeowner admonishing the senior almost like a child. “Girl, get out of my driveway. Get the f–k on. Like, what is wrong with you? Girl, what are you doing?” the maddened homeowner said.
The dispute quickly led to dueling camera phones and threats to call the police on each other, along with a few choice insults. “You opened your potty mouth first, dear,” said the trespasser, who had finally moved off her neighbor’s lawn and onto the street — though her vehicle was still blocking the driveway.
“I live here, I can say whatever the f–k I want. I’m also grown as sh-t,” yelled the homeowner, clearly upset.
“Oh, well, you don’t drive like you are,” was the response, which prompted the homeowner to call it what it was: “Girl, this is a karen moment.”
Footage of wildly entitled white people reveals the many forms of racism in the U.S. that are, unfortunately, part of everyday life. A simple misunderstanding at a yield sign, for instance, can quickly spin out of control and become dangerous — although thankfully that didn’t happen in this case.
Though the Black woman was trailed home and verbally accosted in her own driveway, she ultimately took the high road and said she wouldn’t report the egregious behavior after all.
“I’m not gonna call the police, you’re out of my yard,” she explained, adding, “I’m just wondering why you’re still standing here?”
Clearly, there was no good reason, yet the white woman indicated she planned on calling the police, perhaps forgetting that trespassing on private property is a crime. Laws vary from state to state, but at the very least, it is a minor offense punishable by a fine.
“What are you going to say, that I called you a b-tch. And what, what are they going to do? Nothing,” the homeowner stated.
“I’ve got my ways,” the white woman said rather ominously, before hopping into her car and driving off.
‘Still Held a Grudge’: White Texas Teen Who Waited Three Months To Kill Black Man After Being Slapped for Calling Him a Racial Slur Learns His Fate
A 21-year-old Texas man will spend the next 40 years in prison for murdering a Black man five years ago in a racially charged dispute that escalated into a deadly shooting.
Madison Meazell Simmons was arrested in February 2021 when he was 17, three months after he gunned down 40-year-old Melvin Ray Rogers Jr. in Nacogdoches, Texas.
The murder took place on Dec. 21, 2020. Police responded to Rogers’ home after they heard gunshots in the area, according to KTRE.
Madison Meazell Simmons was arrested in February 2021 when he was 17, three months after he gunned down 40-year-old Melvin Ray Rogers Jr. (Photo: YouTube screenshot/KLTV 7)When they arrived, they found Rogers unresponsive in his home garage. He had been shot multiple times.
While on scene, investigators collected several spent shell casings from a 5.56 mm rifle.
Detectives believe that Rogers’ death was directly connected to a confrontation between him and Simmons that took place months before the shooting.
According to Nacogdoches County prosecutors, Rogers slapped Simmons after Simmons called him a racial slur.
Rogers seethed over the slap for months until he decided to take action. He visited Rogers’ home and shot at the house 30 times while Rogers was inside. Several of those bullets struck Rogers.
“Madison still held a grudge,” the arrest affidavit states, per The Daily Sentinel.
When Simmons’ home was searched on a warrant for an unrelated case, law enforcement found a 5.56 mm rifle on the property. The results of forensic tests indicated that the rounds that killed Rogers “were shot from the same weapon.”
Law enforcement arrested Simmons at a traffic stop in February 2021. He was charged with first-degree felony murder.
The murder trial for the now-21-year-old started on Aug. 19.
When jury deliberations began, state prosecutors and the victim’s family decided to offer Simmons a 40-year prison sentence.
Simmons accepted the offer and pleaded guilty.
“We are so very grateful to the family of the victim in this case,” Nacogdoches County District Attorney Andrew Jones said. “They have been beyond patient and understanding. Thanks to the Nacogdoches Police Department for their hard work on this investigation. It was a complicated case with a lot of digital evidence. And I know both sides are grateful to the jury for their service and for sitting and listening to the evidence.”
On a GoFundMe page set up to raise donations for Rogers’ funeral expenses, loved ones wrote that Rogers was known for his “sweet disposition, his smile, and overall kindness.”
‘Kevin Is Back on the Saddle’: Kevin Costner Reportedly Dating Billionaire’s Ex-Wife Following Bruised Ego from Bedroom-Hopping Claims Since Brutal Divorce
Kevin Costner appears to be moving on from his second divorce with a new romance involving an actress-turned-producer.
It’s been over a year since the “Bodyguard” actor finalized his divorce from Christine Baumgartner after 18 years of marriage.
In recent months, he’s been linked to several Hollywood beauties, but his budding romance with Kelly Noonan Gores, 46, appears to be all about fun.
Hollywood legend Kevin Costner is rumored to be dating a recently single wellness guru and filmmaker. (Photo by Gerald Matzka Exclusives/Getty Images)“They are hanging out casually and were connected by friends,” an unnamed source revealed to Us Weekly.
“They both frequent Aspen often and have mutual friend groups,” the source explained. “They have been getting to know each other and seeing each other casually when they can.”
Apparently, the “Yellowstone” actor met Noonan Gores through friends, though their alleged relationship is currently being described as “not serious” as both Hollywood veterans have gone through recent divorces.
Baumgartner filed for divorce from Costner in May 2023 after 18 years of marriage, citing “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for their breakup. They have three children – two sons, 18-year-old Cayden and 16-year-old Hayes, as well as a 15-year-old daughter, Grace.
The tumultuous divorce, which included legal disputes over their $145 million Santa Barbara estate and attorney fees, was finalized in February 2024.
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Costner reportedly pays Baumgartner a court-mandated $63,209 per month in child support while also covering the teenagers’ private school tuition and medical bills.
“It was something I had to think about 20 years ago, when I agreed to be married [again],” Costner told People in June 2024. “I had been divorced once and that was rough with kids.”
Costner also has three children with his first wife, Cindy Silva, whom he divorced in 1994 after 16 years of marriage. He also shares another son with his ex-girlfriend, Bridget Rooney.
Baumgartner, 50, has moved on and is now engaged to financier Josh Connor, 49, which was revealed in January 2025, though rumors of their relationship began in 2023. As previously reported, Connor met Christine through their teenage daughters, who happened to be best friends.
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Costner’s rumored new girlfriend was previously married to Israeli American businessman Alec Gores, 72. Noonan Gores and Alec married in October 2016 and announced they were divorcing in December 2024 months after Costner’s divorce was final.
Despite splitting from the billionaire, Noonan Gores called the father of her 6-year-old daughter, Riley, her “best friend” during a January 2025 episode of the “HEAL with Kelly” podcast.
Noonan Gores is the latest woman to be connected to the Oscar-winning filmmaker.
“Good for him, man,” said one person on X. Another person advised him, “Don’t get married again, Kevin…”
But a third noted, “Seems like Kevin is back in the saddle again. It’s been a while since he was out riding according to friends.”
There has been recent speculation that Costner was romantically linked to actress and singer Jennifer Lopez, whom he was seen mingling with at a bar during a trip to Aspen, Colorado, earlier this year.
Many have also tied him to “The Best Man” actress Nia Long, after she shared a cozy photo of the two online and “You Were Meant for Me” singer Jewel.
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“He’s not used to being rejected, and Jewel jilting him after his wife dumped him for his friend did a number on his ego,” an anonymous purported insider told RadarOnline in July about Costner supposedly fumbling his chances with the Grammy-nominated musician.
While Costner’s love life makes headlines, his entertainment career is continuing as well. He is set to produce, direct, and act in the upcoming third and fourth installments in the “Horizon: An American Saga” western film series.
The California-bred movie legend won two Academy Awards (Best Picture, Best Director) for his work on the 1990 western “Dances with Wolves.” His filmography also contains standout performances in 1989’s “Field of Dreams,” 1992’s “The Bodyguard”, and 2013’s “Man of Steel.”
Noonan Gores’ IMDb page shows she has acted in projects such as 1991’s “Scissors,” 2008’s “Erased,” 2010’s “Turbulent Skies,” and 2018’s “Con Man.” She is also listed as an executive producer of 2015’s “Tooken” and 2016’s “Cash Flow.”
‘We Saw You in the Hospital Crying’: Deion Sanders Rumors Explode After Karrueche Tran Confirms Romance but Refuses to Reveal Mystery Man
Is Karrueche Tran romantically linked to Deion Sanders? Buzz about the potential couple has been building for weeks, and now one half of the pair has subtly addressed the rumors.
Speculation that Tran, 37, and Sanders, 58, were dating began in July. At the time, news broke that the University of Colorado head football coach was recovering from bladder cancer.
Coach Prime’s son, Deion Sanders Jr., shared footage of his father’s cancer-fighting journey, which included Tran crying in the hospital and holding his hand before the two-time Super Bowl champion underwent surgery.
Actress Karrueche Tran hints at her rumored relationship with college football and Super Bowl champion Deion Sanders. (Photos: karrueche/Instagram; Christopher Polk/Variety via Getty Images)On a recent episode of the “What’s Next with J. Ryan” podcast, Tran appeared alongside her longtime friend, singer and actress Christina Milian to spill all the details.
“Is she dating right now? I saw that you took a liking to football recently,” Ryan asked Tran before bursting out in laughter. Milian then chimed in, “Hey Girl! Touchdown!”
Ryan then questioned “how far” he could go in asking about Tran’s current love life before she confirmed, “Yeah, I’m dating.”
“Is she having fun?” Ryan asked, which led to Tran replying, “Yeah. If I wasn’t having fun, I wouldn’t be in it. I’m at a point in my life, like, I know what I want.”
Karrueche was by Deion Sanders’ side in the hospital as he underwent surgery to have his bladder removed. pic.twitter.com/1m4vVDw5zN
— The Art Of Dialogue (@ArtOfDialogue_) July 28, 2025The “Claws” television star has publicly dated other famous men in the industry since rising to fame in the early 2010s during her relationship with R&B singer Chris Brown.
After seeing each other on and off for several years, Tran was granted a five-year restraining order against Brown in 2017 amid unknown allegations. She went on to date ex-NFL player Victor Cruz from 2017 to 2021.
“I’ve dated a lot. I’ve done a lot. I did this, did that. Young, old. And so, if I wasn’t happy and content, and feeling good in my situation, I’m not wasting my time,” Tran told Ryan.
Even though Karrueche did not mention Deion by name, the Los Angeles native did confess to enjoying her present courtship saying, “So yeah, I’m in a good place.”
Tran seemingly corroborating that Coach Prime is her new love interest did not go unnoticed on social media as Instagram users shared their takes on the former model’s alleged new relationship.
“We saw you in the hospital crying. We know who it is, girl,” a commenter expressed on The Neighborhood Talk’s page. Another person added, “Well, this is an odd pairing.”
Karrueche found support when a fan wrote, “If he treats her better than the rest, I’m happy for her!” Deion also got back up when someone expressed, “His age don’t mean nothing, he [is] fine.”
In contrast, Tran faced criticism on the social networking platform when a woman declared, “Dating your former friend’s man [is] so foul.”
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Media personality Claudia Jordan slammed Tran on her “Accidentally Informed” podcast for allegedly lying when Sanders’ ex-fiancée, Tracey Edmonds, asked her about them dating.
“I’m good friends with Tracey Edmonds, and I do remember Tracy hearing rumors about Karrueche possibly dating Deion,” Jordan recalled on her show in July.
She said, “[Edmonds] saw [Tran] at an event. I think it was Niecy Nash’s event, and she calmly asked her if she was dating Deion. And she said, ‘No.’ She laughed it off.”
According to Jordan, she thought Karrueche and Tracey were “cool” before the whispers of Sanders having an entanglement with Edmonds’ former employee took over the internet.
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Edmonds was the producer of the show, “Games People Play,” which Tran starred on.
However, she was dating Sanders up until nearly two years ago after first meeting at a movie premiere party in 2012, and began dating. They got engaged in February 2019, but in December 2023, the two reality stars “mutually decided” to “move forward in life as friends.”
Sanders has also been coy about directly addressing the topic of his supposed connection to Tran. At the end of July, the former Dallas Cowboys player spoke to fellow NFL alum Asante Samuel.
“Everyone’s seen Karrueche by your side during your hospital visits. Everyone wants to know what that friendship is about,” Samuel mentioned to Sanders on his “Say What Needs To Be Said” podcast.
Coach Prime playfully avoided addressing the gossip associated with Tran by faking an internet disruption and abruptly ending the video call. “We got a bad connection. I can’t hear you!” he jokingly said before exiting.
‘Are You Delusional?’: White Texas Woman Tries to Play Victim After Damaging Equipment in Rage But Then She Realizes She’s Being Recorded
A woman who damaged DJ equipment in retaliation for music she deemed too loud has people shaking their heads in disbelief, saying, “What the actual f–k. Karen’s in the wild.”
On a recent Saturday in July, house music fans gathered to relax and sip coffee during daylight hours at a lounge and garden located in an industrial office complex in Houston.
The DJ’d private event, a “Music and Run Club,” is a regular occurrence, the last stop after a group jog, and was reportedly approved by the building’s manager.
However, that didn’t matter to one woman, who walked in and dramatically pulled the cables from the DJ’s mixing board, causing damage to the equipment. Her reason? She was getting a treatment at the salon next door, and the music was disturbing her peace.
Brittany Lopez, one of the DJs, posted a series of videos documenting the woman’s “entitlement,” as she described it, showing the woman touching the mixer and snatching the cables before threatening to call the cops.
@lamartyree (Comment & Share) Pissed Off AGAIN Why do people do dumb sh** #fyp #foryou #trending #viral #dj #karen #lamartyree #smh #america #explore #explorepage #reels #viralreels #viral #trendingreels ♬ original sound – Lamar TyreeShe also yelled, “It’s Saturday!” which confused many. Houston’s noise ordinance remains the same throughout the week, banning loud music between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m. This event started at 9 a.m. and lasted until mid-afternoon.
“This is how people get the sh-t slapped outta them,” wrote a commenter. “Saturday is literally the perfect day for an event, like what does that mean?” wondered another.
Brittany noted in the second video that the woman suddenly turned the tables and “acted as a victim,” saying that the event staff was being aggressive toward her. In the video, however, the bar manager can be heard calling her “dear” and apologizing as he ushered her out the door.
@pimpctaughtme guys, I’ve never been in this situation before and don’t wish it upon anybody. This is America. On my boys set too @Jacob Andrew #fyp #foryoupage #houstontx ♬ original sound – BrittAfter being booted, she played the “I’m calling my lawyer” card and immediately began punching numbers into her phone. Then it dawned on her that she was being recorded, which she perceived as another violation. “You are recording me right now. You do not have the right to record. You do not have my permission,” she stated.
Brittany pushed back, “You’re in public. I can record you! You have me f–ked up! You messed up our speakers. Are you delusional?”
The commenters on TikTok certainly seemed to think so. “Illegal to record but not illegal to damage someone’s property… got it,” wrote one flummoxed commenter. “Does everyone have their lawyer on speed dial? I must be missing out,” said a second person, to which another noted that “If you have an attorney on call like that, then you’re the problem 100% of the time.”
“Why don’t you all call the police. All this talking,” quipped another viewer.
Brittany wrote in a caption that the salon owner chose to stand by her client in the dispute, but she did not confirm whether she called the police to report destruction of property. One bright spot: according to the lounge’s website, the “Morning Session” events — featuring coffee, cocktails, and music — continue.
‘Gavin is Crushing It’: Gavin Newsom’s Spot-On Oval Office Mockery of Donald Trump’s Kiss Up Team Goes Viral
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, 57, is not holding back with his online mockery of President Donald Trump.
After weeks of mimicking Trump, 79, via his press office’s X account, Newsom borrowed a page from “Saturday Night Live” by taking aim at the MAGA leader through on-screen parody.
Newsom posted an 87-second video on the California governor’s official account on Aug. 28. The clip is essentially a reenactment of Trump’s way of addressing the nation from his Oval Office with graphs and tables.
California Gavin Newsom continues to troll President Donald Trump online after weeks of mockery. (Photos by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images; Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)When Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office, he’s often joined by key aides and officials, including White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, White House aide Stephen Miller, and other senior advisors.
Newsom was also attempting to address the issue of crime in his state by slamming Trump’s approach of deploying National Guard troops to Democrat-run cities.
“If he is to invest in crime suppression, I hope the President of the United States would look at the facts,” Newsom said, referring to the controversial policies of the Trump administration.
Newsom then held up a piece of paper, citing that the Republican-led state of Louisiana has worse crime statistics than California, including other states.
“I want to present some facts to the President of the United States. I imagine this is alarming to the president to learn these facts,” Newsom stated with a sarcastic tone.
He added, “If the president is sincere about the issue of crime and violence, there’s no question in my mind that he’ll likely be sending the troops into Louisiana and Mississippi to address the unconscionable wave of violence that continues to plague those states.”
Where is Trump’s attention to this matter? pic.twitter.com/eYHpi29jGT
— Governor Gavin Newsom (@CAgovernor) August 28, 2025The California governor spoofing the president’s often awkward press conferences became a trending topic on social media.
“He’s absolutely brilliant at holding the mirror up to the Republican Party hypocrisy!” one Newsom fan expressed on X. Another poster declared, “Gavin is crushing it.”
A third person suggested, “Now. He must do a cabinet meeting where his people all just give him non-stop adulation as they sit around the table. It must be done. Please.”
The Democratic office holder appears to be changing some people’s mind about him. For instance, a self-described former Republican admitted, “Newsom is growing on me.”
Louisiana’s homicide rate is 380% California’s, but you wouldn’t know that by watching FOX NEWS. pic.twitter.com/kaaFCE14w4
— Governor Newsom Press Office (@GovPressOffice) August 28, 2025However, one individual was not embracing the “Dark Newsom” meme by insisting, “Gavin Newsom continues to demonstrate his unfitness for the White House.”
Newsom is one of the top prospects to represent the Democratic Party in the 2028 presidential race. His constant ridiculing of Trump has some observers calling him the frontrunner for the nomination at this point.
Imitating Trump has been a successful way of generating attention in the media and engagement online, but Newsom is also taking his crime-fighting efforts seriously.
The governor announced a new partnership with city officials and law enforcement in San Diego, Inland Empire, Los Angeles, Central Valley, Sacramento, and the San Francisco Bay Area to expand the deployment of the California Highway Patrol in those locations.
Such low energy. SAD! https://t.co/uRZqTbgL2r
— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) August 22, 2025“When the state and local communities work together strategically, public safety improves,” Newsom stated in an Aug. 28-dated press release.
The statement continued, “While the Trump Administration undermines cities, California is partnering with them — and delivering real results. With these new deployments, we’re doubling down on these partnerships to build on progress and keep driving crime down.”
Trump and Newsom’s ongoing feud has not just involved how to fight the issue of crime in America. On Aug. 22, the president called his political nemesis an “incompetent guy with a good line of bulls–t.”
Newsom fired back at Trump on X by once again emulating the former “The Apprentice” reality television show star. The “This is Gavin Newsom” podcast host responded, “Such low energy. SAD!”
‘She Has the Ultimate Playbook’: Travis Hunter Ignores Critics as He and His Wife Make Surprising Family Announcement Just Weeks Before His NFL Debut Game
Travis Hunter and his new wife, Leanna Lenee, should be celebrating an exciting moment as new parents but the online world is not too fond of the Newlyweds expanding heir family.
The Hunters, who are keeping their child’s name anonymous for now, surprised the world on Aug. 27 after announcing the birth of their first child together — a baby boy! The news was shared in a nearly three minute long YouTube video, and was a complete shock as the couple kept her entire pregnancy private from the public.
Travis Hunter fans predict divorce is coming after he and his wife announce the arrival of their first child. (Photo: leannalenee/Instagram)For much of their public relationship, they — primarily the Mrs. — faced a lot of backlash from fans who assumed Leanna was only out to get Travis’ money.
Travis was also harassed after getting engaged to and marrying his longtime girlfriend, as some believed he was moving too fast without knowing her true intentions. Similar sentiments are resurfacing after fans found out the news that they are now parents.
At the start of the YouTube video, the couple put together heartfelt moments of them finding out she was pregnant and later showing the paper with the gender reveal. Leanna also showed the note she created in her phone back in February where she wrote down the dream she had about their child. She dreamed “Baby was a boy with lots and lots of curly hair.”
The couple did not find out about the gender until about a month later
In the latter half of the video, Leanna shows off her growing belly before it cuts to clips of the hospital room where the couple snuggle together in the bed. It ends with a black screen and audio of the moment when Leanna pushes their son out as he cries.
“That baby looks just like me,” Travis can be heard saying, causing the room to erupt in laughter.
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While the couple received a lot of “congratulations,” there were some others who lingered on the theory that Leanna is playing Hunter.
One person typed, “Her plan: Married Baby Wait a few years then divorce for millions (pending).”
Another person predicted, “2 years from now, divorce. It’s happening just the way we expected.”
One fan who can do math wrote, “I knew she was pregnant on her wedding pics. She has the ultimate playbook…Congrats to them.
But that isn’t a shock for some people. Many pointed out the baby bump in their wedding photos.
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Under one video posted in May by The Shade Room, the newlyweds stood wearing their wedding attire and flashing their rings.
After zooming in on her wedding dress, one person noticed, “That belly belling!”
The clips from the couple’s YouTube page also confirm that Leanna was even pregnant before Travis got drafted to the Jacksonville Jaguars in April.
Long after Leanna had begun getting so much heat from the public, an incident that added more fuel to the fire was her reaction to Travis becoming the Heisman Trophy winner last December. When her then-future husband’s name was called at the ceremony, she only smiled and clapped, but she didn’t stand until his former coach Deion Sanders nudged her.
She faced a lot of online scrutiny for what some characterized as her lack of enthusiasm for Travis weeks after they were captured having what appeared to be tense exchange after the last game of his college career.
The moment led to people investigating deeper into their relationship and finding their “GET TO KNOW US” video on their YouTube page. In the video, the couple who had been dating since February 2022, shared how they met, and later, Leanna made the comment that Travis was not her “type” which led to her ignoring his DM initially.
Some observers claimed this meant Leanna was not physically attracted to Travis, again adding fuel to the speculation fire that she was using him for money. She later came out with a video clarifying her statement saying that the fact that he was younger and in a relationship with someone else made him not her type.
Then a video resurfaced of Leanna dancing seductively on another man at a party. It isn’t clear if she and Travis were dating at the time it was filmed, but that was another strike against her from the public.
The piling hate for their relationship caused both the NFL player and his then-fiancée to temporarily deactivate their social media. The announcement they are now a family of three has not silenced the spiteful comments.