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Howard Lutnick says ‘data centers don’t use water,’ and the nationwide opposition is apparently ‘propaganda by our adversaries to try to slow us down’

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick claimed on Wednesday that data centers do not use water, a statement that contradicts recent industry data and ongoing public concern. During an interview with CNBC , Lutnick dismissed the environmental impact of these massive facilities while framing the opposition as a coordinated effort by foreign powers to hinder American technological progress. Lutnick told CNBC that "One of my favorite things is when people talk about data centers using water. The No. 1 product in America that uses water is cattle." He doubled down on this perspective by stating, "I mean, data centers don't use water," and characterized the pushback as "propaganda by our adversaries to try to slow us down." President Trump recently shared his support for the industry on Truth Social , writing, "The good news is that there are plenty of other places that want them. If we kill the Golden Goose, you will only have yourselves to blame. China could not be happier with this anti Data Center movement."

Lutnick’s stance aligns with the broader strategy of the Trump administration regarding its defense of AI infrastructure

President Trump also urged the nation to "let Data reign" and suggested that those opposing these facilities simply want their communities to remain "backwards and poor." While Lutnick and the President are framing this as a national security necessity, the actual numbers regarding water consumption tell a different story.
A 2024 report from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory found that data centers used an estimated 66 billion liters of water in 2023. The report further projects that hyperscale data centers alone will consume between 60 billion and 124 billion liters by 2028. Even though industry trade groups have started to acknowledge that these facilities do use water, they often point to new technologies like closed-loop cooling systems as a way to mitigate the impact. The public pushback isn’t just about water, either. Communities across the country have been raising alarms about rising electric bills, noise pollution, and general environmental degradation caused by these massive server farms. AI companies have tried to keep the focus on other industries that use significantly more water, such as traditional power plants and agriculture. For example, government estimates from 2015 showed that power plants were the largest water users in the country, followed by irrigation. By shifting the conversation toward these larger consumers, the AI industry hopes to paint the concerns about their own footprint as overblown. The House Energy and Commerce Committee is scheduled to hold a hearing on Thursday to discuss draft legislation aimed at addressing the water usage of these data centers.

Hakeem Jeffries had a private meeting with Jared Kushner to discuss common ground. AOC bluntly puts it: ‘I don't know what that was about’

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez recently shared her perspective on a private meeting between House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Jared Kushner, The Hill reported. The interaction between the two men occurred ahead of the November midterms and was reported by the New York Times . When asked if she felt concerned about the meeting while walking near the Capitol, Ocasio-Cortez responded by saying, "Yeah," followed by a laugh. She then added, "I don't know what that was about." This comes after reports surfaced in late August detailing how the two sat down to find common ground on issues like immigration, housing, and the high cost of living. According to two individuals familiar with the situation, Kushner even advised Jeffries to get in touch with White House chief of staff Susie Wiles. Kushner, who is married to Ivanka Trump, has been acting as a foreign envoy, focusing on high-stakes areas like the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, as well as previous peace talks with Iranian officials .

Ocasio-Cortez ripped into Kushner’s place in the administration

She noted, "Kushner holds this very bizarre role where he is wielding political influence without a political position and the accountability and public transparency that is required in such a position." She further explained, "I think that what we'd love to see as well with respect to Mr. Kushner is some transparency into his dealings and what he is doing with respect to his conflicts of interest."
For her, the priority should remain on legislative action. She concluded her thoughts by saying, "I think that what we really need right now is to focus on our plan for how we're going to help people's lives." Ocasio-Cortez made a rare move by supporting Jeffries as he continued his role as leader. This was the first time in two election cycles that she backed an incumbent, and she specifically cited his focus on affordability as a key reason for her support. Jeffries has not stayed quiet about the criticism he has faced since the details of the meeting became public. He stated, "No one from the Trump Cartel is getting a pass." In a video addressing the situation, Jeffries explained that it was actually Kushner who reached out to him first. He accepted the invitation specifically to discuss affordability. However, he made sure to emphasize that House Democrats have continued to push the Trump administration on various issues.

Israel is seeking Trump’s support in plan to expel Palestinians from Gaza Strip: ‘Gaza will no longer pose a threat to Israel’

Israel is actively seeking the support of President Donald Trump to authorize a plan that involves the expulsion of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip. The country's defence minister, Israel Katz, spoke about the strategy during a conference hosted by Ynet and Yedioth Ahronoth, The Guardian reported. He made it clear that the government is fully prepared to facilitate this movement, stating that the state is "organised and prepared to get them out by sea, by air, by every way possible". Katz believes that securing approval from the President is the missing piece of the puzzle to convince neighboring nations to accept Palestinian refugees. He argued that securing this support could shift regional perspectives in favor of forced resettlement. He noted that "Every country that is willing to take them in wants American backing," and claimed that the idea has not been abandoned by the administration. Katz specifically pointed to Egypt, which has previously lobbied Washington to oppose the removal of the population. He insisted that the proposal remains a frequent topic of conversation, saying, "It has not been cancelled. It is being discussed all the time, including now, and I think there is no other solution in the end that is in everyone's interest."

This push for expulsion comes as the political climate in Israel remains highly competitive

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his right-wing allies are currently appealing to voters by calling for increasingly aggressive measures against Palestinians. As part of this broader approach, the national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, has taken a particularly harsh stance on prisoner conditions .
Ben-Gvir recently shared footage on X from a women's prison, taking personal credit for the environment inside the facility. When a prisoner confronted him about the lack of medical care, clean clothing, and showering facilities, Ben-Gvir responded, "The good conditions in the prisons are over. This is the current situation, and I am directly responsible for everything. I am pleased with these conditions." The situation on the ground remains tense as military operations continue. On Wednesday, Prime Minister Netanyahu visited an Israeli military post near the yellow line in the Gaza Strip. He reaffirmed that the military would not retreat from its current positions until specific security goals are met. Regarding the ongoing military presence , Netanyahu said, "We control the territory and are staying on this line. We are doing everything to achieve our goal - disarming Hamas and demilitarising Gaza. Gaza will no longer pose a threat to Israel." While the administration previously explored the possibility of a US takeover of the Gaza Strip involving the removal of Palestinians in early 2025, the President has since pulled back from that specific plan. A 20-point peace plan created by the White House last year notably lacked any call for the deportation of Palestinians. When asked whether the President is continuing to hold discussions regarding Israel's proposals for the forced depopulation of the territory, the White House did not immediately provide a response. Katz maintains that the plan is currently frozen rather than canceled, emphasizing that there is "no real solution for Gaza in the end without this migration."

30 years later, the mystery of Tupac Shakur’s murder finally solved as grand jury announces its verdict

One of the music industry's most enduring mysteries finally has a legal resolution. A Las Vegas jury has found Duane “Keffe D” Davis guilty of murder with the use of a deadly weapon in the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur . It's a historic conclusion to a 30-year-old case that was only solved because of the investigation into another death : the still-unsolved murder of the Notorious B.I.G, Christopher Wallace . The verdict was announced on 1st of August, less than three hours after the jurors began their deliberation. ABC News reported that Davis, a 63-year-old former gang leader, now faces a possible maximum sentence of life in prison. Clark County District Court Judge Carli Kierny has set the sentencing date for Oct. 13. For the family of the late icon, the outcome brings a sense of relief after decades of uncertainty. According to a statement provided to ABC News, “The family of Tupac Amaru Shakur is elated and relieved by today's verdict. We would like to thank the jury for thoughtfully fulfilling their duty and carefully listening to all the evidence. Our deepest appreciation goes out to our family, friends, loved ones and all of Tupac's fans, who have always provided their love and support.” 

A long time coming

For fans, and those immersed in Shakur's legacy, this trial has also served to close a chapter. Julian Wilson perhaps described this best when talking to The Guardian , by drawing a parallel between Duane's trial and Shakur's music video for his 1996 track, Hail Mary. Wilson noted, “Some things may take time, but it will always come around. Even then, they still had faith that justice was going to be served no matter how long it took.”
The prosecution's path to this conviction was unconventional, relying heavily on the defendant's own admissions over the years. Per ABC News, prosecutor Binu Palal argued during closing arguments on Monday, 31st August that the case was “drenched with circumstantial evidence.”  Palal reportedly said, “For nearly 18 years, Duane Davis has told the police, television, books, YouTube interviewers — anybody that will listen, he has told — he is responsible for the murder of Tupac Shakur. Tell him you hear him — find him guilty,” Palal told the jury. The defense, led by attorney Michael Sanft, maintained that these confessions were not reliable evidence. ABC noted that Sanft questioned the validity of the case, asking, “Why are we here 30 years later if Duane Davis had actually confessed — truly confessed?” He argued that the state lacked real evidence beyond the defendant’s own claims, which he suggested were motivated by a desire for money and notoriety.
Per the Associated Press , Shakur's death was characterized by prosecutors as an act of retaliation. On Sept. 7, 1996, Shakur had been involved in an altercation with Davis' nephew, Orlando “Baby Lane” Anderson, at the MGM Grand earlier that day.  Prosecutors reportedly alleged that Davis obtained a weapon and orchestrated the drive-by shooting that ultimately claimed the rapper’s life. While Davis was not accused of pulling the trigger, he was identified by police and prosecutors as the “shot caller” who provided the weapon. Anderson, long suspected of being the actual gunman, died in 1998. The legacy of this case has often been clouded by the cultural narrative of “East versus West” coast rivalries. However, per AP News, industry experts believe this framing was an oversimplification. Dave Cook, a veteran hip-hop journalist, noted that the conflict was more about personal feuds and record label allegiances than a geographic war. 
Chuck Creekmur, co-founder of the website AllHipHop, reportedly noted, “This trial really peeled back the layers on how deep this really goes, and how far from hip-hop it really was. It just really wasn't about hip-hop at all.” AP News wrote that the verdict provides a legal answer but has triggered questions about closure. Some, like Charlamagne tha God, expressed that peace is not easily found. “Nothing brings your loved one back,” he said during an appearance on The Breakfast Club. “All you think about is what his life would have been like the past 30 years, and you're constantly reminded of him because he's such an iconic figure. So you'll never truly have, you know, peace.”  For the prosecution, however, this chapter is effectively closed. Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson stated after the verdict that his office does not believe there is sufficient evidence to charge anyone else in connection with the death of the rapper. 
Per NBC News , Davis' team anticipated this verdict and knew it would come to an appeal. As Sanft noted, "There was an understanding that there's a long game being played here. That this was not the end of the movie, but rather just a phase."

ICE took more than a week to acknowledge death of Chinese man who died hours after being taken into custody. China presses the US for answers

The Chinese government is actively demanding answers following the death of a 51-year-old Chinese man who passed away just hours after being placed into the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement , the Associated Press reported. Lianyong Wei died on August 23 at a hospital located in the Northern Mariana Islands, though the agency did not formally announce the incident until a news release was issued on Tuesday. Wei was initially arrested on August 21 by the Northern Mariana Islands Department of Public Safety. He faced criminal charges related to an alleged assault on a family of five at their home. By the following day, he was transferred into the custody of ICE while awaiting removal proceedings. According to the agency, a guard at the lockup in Saipan discovered Wei unresponsive during routine morning checks on August 23. While he was rushed to a hospital emergency room and underwent life-sustaining interventions, he was eventually pronounced dead. Authorities in the Northern Mariana Islands made the news public on August 24. The cause of his death remains under investigation, which is a critical piece of information that is still missing.

This situation has drawn immediate attention from the Chinese Consulate General in Los Angeles

The consulate confirmed it was notified of the death and has since made its position clear. "We have expressed serious concerns to the relevant U.S. authorities over this incident and required a timely and thorough investigation into the cause of Mr. Wei's death, notification of the findings, measures to prevent any recurrence of similar incidents, and assistance to the family of the deceased in handling the aftermath," the consulate said in a statement.
It is worth noting that ICE typically aims to issue news releases regarding detainee deaths within two business days . The delay in this specific case is quite noticeable. Furthermore, there is no word yet on whether Wei actually received the medical intake screening that the agency promises to provide to all detainees within their first 12 hours of custody. Medical experts have long maintained that these screenings are vital for preventing deaths. Wei had entered the U.S. territory back in February 2019 with authorization to stay for two weeks. U.S. authorities did not initiate removal proceedings until July 2026, and his next hearing had been scheduled for this month. This incident marks at least the fifth time a Chinese national has died while in the custody of ICE or the U.S. Border Patrol since March 2025. With at least 57 ICE detainees having died since President Donald Trump returned to office in January 2025, the rising death rate has sparked significant alarm among public health experts, immigrant advocates, and the Mexican government. The facility in Saipan is relatively small, holding an average of 18 ICE detainees on any given day throughout this year, while the Northern Mariana Islands as a whole has a population of roughly 50,000 people. In response to the event, Northern Mariana Islands corrections commissioner Anthony Torres issued a statement. "Following this incident, the Department is reviewing relevant procedures and will implement any necessary corrective actions to strengthen prevention and response measures," Torres said.

'Autism is not a crime': Woman claims Starbucks staff threatened to call 911 because her autistic son was crying

The mother of an autistic child has accused Starbucks staff of refusing her service because her son was crying. The video, which appears to have been recorded in the coffee shop, shows two members of staff standing behind the counter as the mother berates them, asking for a reason as to why they won't serve her while her child can be heard crying in the background. The clip, originally posted to TikTok by Imaan Up, the mother of the child, has sparked outrage online. Imaan claims she posted it to raise awareness for the struggles autistic people and their families deal with in the real world. In the text in the video, she also claims that staff threatened to call 911 on her. She claims it was all because her autistic son was crying in the shop. Pointing to the male Starbucks server, Imaan says, "This guy, he's told me, he's refused serving me." She then asks the two employees for a reason, and the female server tells her, "Your kid is in here crying." Imaan says her child wants a lollipop, but the female server says, "Common decency is to leave your kid out there, get the lollipop, bring it to your kid."
@imaan.up Shame on you @Starbucks STARBUCKS THREATENED TO CALL 911 BECAUSE MY AUTISTIC SON WAS CRYING. They made an error with my order, and we waited patiently while they corrected it. When my son became distressed, I tried to purchase a treat to calm him but the employee refused to complete the sale. Other customers tried to help, but the supervisor stopped serving everyone and said service would not resume until we left. We were not aggressive or threatening. Autism is not a crime. Families like ours need understandingnot humiliation and threats. Please share for autism awareness. #AutismAwareness #DisabilityRights #AutismMom #Starbucks #newyork ♬ original sound – Imaan Up
Imaan then repeatedly asks to see the policy that says she cannot be served if her son is crying. The male server claims it's a "third-party policy" before he is seen walking off camera. According to fashiontimes.co.uk , Starbucks rules regarding disruption do state that the shop spaces are intended for everyone and that customers can be asked to leave if they do not adhere to the code.

Starbucks allegedly paused service and threatened to call 911

In the description, Imaan claimed that the stand-off between her and staff started after staff "made an error with my order." She said that while they were waiting, her son became distressed and she tried purchasing a treat to calm him down but was refused service. She then claimed that when other customers tried to help, a supervisor stepped in and "stopped serving everyone" until Imaan and her child left. They also allegedly threatened to call the cops. Imaan claims that they were "not aggressive or threatening" and that "autism is not a crime," but that families like hers needed "understanding, not humiliation and threats." What was shown in Imaan's video was enough for most viewers to decide to side with her. They called out both Starbucks and the individual staff members for mishandling the situation. "Saying she should left him outside and come in for the cake pop first !!! Like what??? Is illegal to leave your child alone," wrote one commenter.  Some were willing to boycott Starbucks over the whole situation, asking where the shop was so they could avoid it. Others claimed this was a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act and told Imaan, "You can absolutely sue."

California guest allegedly wakes up to hotel room covered in ants. Then the hotel staff provides an answer: ‘They’re just looking for water’

A guest staying at The Anza Hotel in Calabasas, California , alleges they woke up surrounded by ants, including one they claim was in their ear . They brought the alleged infestation to hotel staff. But they said that the explanation left them even more confused: The ants were "just looking for water." The TikTok creator Wardrobewinter (@wardrodewinter) shared the allegations in a video viewed nearly 3 million times as of publication. The creator described waking up to what they characterized as an ant problem throughout the room. "I woke up, and I was surrounded by ants in my ear, in my, not mouth, but around me, around the bed," they said. They said they looked toward the side of the room and saw ants crawling along the edge near the wall. The video also showed ants moving across the floor.

They said they tried contacting the hotel’s corporate office.

In the post, Wardrobewinter claimed they called Best Western’s corporate office, but said the call ended abruptly. They also went to the front desk with their mother on the phone because they said they were close to vomiting. They later said the hotel moved them to another room, which they described as a suite.
@wardrodewinter THE ANZA HOTEL ♬ original sound – wardrobewinter
According to the creator’s account, hotel staff entered the old room before moving them and repeatedly asked what kind of bugs they had found. They argued that the issue was not what type of insects they were, but that insects were in the hotel room at all. Winter Wardrobe’s post includes audio of a voice they identifies as hotel staff. "They are ants," the voice says in the clip, “They’re just looking for water." The creator then questioned why the insects’ apparent search for water should matter. "No, I’m confused," they said. "Cause bugs not supposed to be in no room either way." They continued to challenge the explanation, saying it appeared to minimize the presence of insects around their sleeping area. "Anyway, you’re justifying that I should be sleeping with bugs, especially at a hotel room, is bizarre. Crazy," they said. They ultimately said they had packed their belongings and planned to leave. "I’m just making aware: don’t," they told viewers, urging people not to stay at the property and suggesting that people with reservations consider canceling. Ants do show up in unexpected places. A Georgia bride recently reported an ant infestation in her wedding dress . The Anza’s official website describes the property as a boutique hotel in Calabasas with guest rooms and suites, a heated outdoor pool, fitness center, and on-site dining. The creator’s account does not establish why ants allegedly appeared in the room. As of publication, Best Western and the Anza have not commented on the situation.

Pennsylvania woman poses as Dave & Buster’s security guard to scold a young boy for misbehaving. Now, the boy’s mother wants to find her

A Pennsylvania woman sparked a discussion on TikTok after she allegedly pretended to be a Dave & Buster’s security guard. She then scolded a young boy for misbehaving. The boy’s mother shared footage of the encounter and explained in a comment how she wanted to find the woman so they could remain friends. TikTok creator Jessquarter0142 (@Jessquarter0142) shared the encounter in a post featuring the text overlay, "When your kids are fighting and someone pretends to be the security guard." In her comment, the creator clarified the boy is her son. In the post, the woman appears to address the boy after noticing him misbehaving. She tells him that she works at the establishment and warns him that continued bad behavior could get him removed. "I'm not gonna hurt you. But what I'm telling you is I work here, and I will put you out. Do you understand me?" the woman says.

The woman said she knew where the boy and his family were staying.

She continues by telling the boy that if she finds out he is doing something wrong, "it's gonna be a problem," and that he will be removed from Dave & Buster’s. She also tells him she knows what hotel he is staying at and says his family can contact her. "Let them call me, and I'm coming. Do you understand me?" she says.
@jessquarter0412 Seriously though please find this woman for me she was hilarious 🤣 #pittsburgh #daveandbusters #securityguard ♬ original sound – Jessquarter0412
The exchange eventually takes a softer turn. The woman asks the boy if he wants her to have his family call her, then tells him to "Be good." She also asks, "You want a hug?" When the boy declines, she accepts the answer and tells him to have his family call her because they have her number. There is no way to prove that ghe interaction is genuine or staged, but the video did prompt discussion in the comments about whether the woman crossed a line by pretending to have authority as a security guard and intervening in someone else’s family matter. Jessquarter0142 offered additional context in a comment , explaining that the woman had been walking behind the family when she saw one of her sons kick the other. According to the creator, the woman tapped her on the shoulder and told her that her son was misbehaving. The creator said the interaction ultimately turned into a friendship during their visit. She described the woman as "the security guard" in the playful exchange and said she wanted to find her so they could "be friends forever." One commenter supporting the approach noted, “For all the parents that have a problem with this. Y’all are the problem. It takes a village.” TikTok is filled with separate accounts of how much parents need help. One creator recently shared she called Child Protective Services on herself . And in another separate and much scarier situation involving a security guard, a Brooklyn woman recently reported that a man chased her on the street . A security guard helped her, but she said he told her he recognized the man but assumed he was harmless.

Tampa server says a table asked for free items throughout the meal. Then they tipped her one cent

A Tampa server said in a TikTok   video  that one table in her section asked for free items during their meal and later told her to keep the change on a nearly even bill. Makenzie , who posts as @cokekenz, shared the story. The video has 86,300 views and 19,800 likes. The caption on the post reads, “Not looking good for the weekend coming up.” Makenzie said she filmed the video from her car because she had to keep driving it until a problem returned. She stated that mechanics could not find anything wrong when she brought the car in while it was running normally. She then turned to what she described as a rough shift with several tables acting poorly. She said one table interrupted her as soon as she started introducing herself. Makenzie stated she told them her name was Kenzie and went to get their drinks and bread. While greeting another newly seated table, she said she had heard a loud “Excuse me” from the first group.

Server describes birthday request, extra bread, and a one-cent tip

Makenzie said a booth between the two tables told the woman to stop yelling because they could hear her. She stated that the group tipped her well and also left a Jesus pamphlet. She added that the first table then asked if they could get anything free because it was someone’s birthday.
@cokekenz Not looking good for the weekend coming up ♬ original sound – cokekenz
She said she told them the restaurant does not give free items unless the guest is a rewards member. Makenzie stated they were not members and that signing up usually takes 24 to 48 hours. She said they asked for extra of everything and received six baskets of bread, including three extra ones after their entrees arrived. Near the end of the meal, she said the mother asked again whether they would get anything free for the birthday. Makenzie stated they declined dessert. She said the bill was $69.99, and the table handed her $70 and told her to keep the change. “One penny? One cent?!” she said in the video as she described the tip. She added that they later asked for more things after they had already paid. Makenzie said she viewed the request for free items earlier as a sign of how the visit would end. Unexpected consequences can follow stingy tips, as in a separate incident where a   server received a $1 tip from three  women, and they made a request that led to their arrest. She stated that the group left and returned about 30 to 40 minutes later. According to Makenzie, they went to the hostess and asked for a manager. She said they told the manager she did not know what she was talking about, called her dumb, and claimed she refused to honor a birthday reward. Makenzie said they had signed up for the rewards program in the parking lot and then returned. She stated her manager came to her and repeated what the table had said. Makenzie added that she spoke loudly at the host desk while the group waited in the lobby. She said the mother was using a walker. She also said the same table had been on Instagram Live while speaking to her. Makenzie described another table from the same night that asked her to take dirty dishes while she was greeting guests next to them. She stated she told the guest she would take the dishes when she finished with the table she was already helping. These kinds of challenging customer interactions are not uncommon, such as when a   server faced a table of prom kids  who left her with a large bill. Viewers responded in the comments. One person wrote, “Ugh! Your manager still gave them the free dessert!?!?! I hate that, it just reinforces their crummy behavior!!” Another commenter asked, “Why is the world against you?” A third person shared a similar tipping story and wrote, “One time a table left me a nickel, and I slid it right back to him and said "you clearly need this more than I do"” Someone else remarked, “she really tipped you in a currency that doesn't exist anymore” Another viewer suggested a policy change and wrote, “I think every check should have an automatic 15% and if they want to leave more they can add more. Cause leaving NOTHING is insane” A final commenter tied the clip back to the series name and wrote, “Everytime I see these videos, I always feel like I am, in fact, not on earth.”

‘It's worse’: Nobel-winning psychiatrist delivers stark new warning about Donald Trump

Dr. Henry David Abraham, a professor of psychiatry emeritus at Tufts University School of Medicine and a shared recipient of the 1985 Nobel Peace Prize , recently joined SiriusXM radio's Dean Obeidallah show to discuss President Donald Trump’s cognitive health. Abraham is part of a prominent group of 36 physicians who previously issued a formal statement calling for the removal of Trump from office via the 25th Amendment, citing concerns that he is mentally unfit. When asked by Obeidallah if anything had changed since the group submitted their initial conclusion to the congressional record, Abraham was direct, claiming. “Yeah, if anything it’s worse.” He continued, "It's subtle in terms of his mental status because a lot of it is more of the same. But when you get confirmatory evidence that points in the same direction again and again, after a while you sort of know what you're dealing with and you kind of know what needs to be done."  Abraham used a stark analogy to lay out his argument, stating, “I mean, if an airline pilot had half of the symptoms that the president of the United States has, we would not let him on an airplane. We certainly wouldn’t want to fly with him,” he noted. "We wouldn’t want a neurosurgeon to walk into the operating room and operate on, you know, it doesn’t make sense. And yet, we have a system which enfolds the president's health in a shroud of secrecy.” 

The reason for the concern

Abraham noted that the secrecy might be fine under normal circumstances. However, he also worried, "When a person has sole access to the nuclear armamentaria, it's crazy, and this is what we're doing. I think we're in even more danger of Donald Trump using a nuclear weapon in a fit of pique or rage or confusion or poor impulse control than ever before. So yes, he's more dangerous."
Per The Daily Beast, the group of 36 experts that Dr Abraham is said to be part of, including neurologists and psychiatrists, voiced similar alarms. In a letter that is now part of the congressional record, they highlighted what they described as a “rapidly worsening, reality-untethered, increasingly dangerous decline.”  The Daily Beast reported that the issues named were "Marked deterioration in cognitive functioning, evidenced by disorganized and tangential speech, rambling digressions, factual confusions, unexplained sudden changes of course in strategic matters, both national and international, episodes of apparent somnolence during critical public proceedings." They also pointed to Trump's alleged “grandiose and delusional beliefs.” As examples, they pointed to imagery of himself as the Pope, a combat pilot, and even Jesus on Truth Social . They also reportedly noted signs of impaired judgment, impulse control, and reckless threats of violence against civilians . 
Abraham then pointed Obeidallah to a memorandum allegedly received by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Trump that really concerned him. This memorandum, per NBC News , provided nuclear options for regional conflict against enemies like China and Russia. He worried about whether the President had a "true concept" of the impacts of nuclear weapons, and of the push to use AI with the weapons. Abraham also expressed deep skepticism regarding Trump's boasts about his performance on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment, a screening tool for dementia. The psychiatrist told Obeidallah, “The probability of getting a perfect score if you’re a normal person with a mocha is, you know, back of the envelope calculation 10 percent,” he said. “The probability of getting it four times in a row is 1 in 10,000. So come on, guys, one in 10,000. That’s not the way you place the bet.” White House spokespeople, however, have consistently pushed back against inquiries into his fitness and cognitive function. The Washington Post reported that after Trump's last physical, the administration asserted that Trump was in “excellent health.” These responses have reportedly also been getting aggressive, with the White House creating a "Wall of Shame" to criticize questions.
Per the Post, presidents are not required to disclose their health records. Despite this, independent physicians and even previous presidential doctors have continued to raise questions about visible symptoms, such as Trump’s swollen legs and bruised hands . The Washington Post also cited a poll indicating that public confidence in the President's mental sharpness and physical health has declined over the past year from 47% to 40%. Looking ahead, Abraham told Obeidallah that if Democrats gain control of the House, they need to move beyond mere political posturing. “They should have hearings,” he stated. “They should have letters, and they should have subpoenas, and they should have investigations, and probably they should have, uh, they should try to invoke the 25th Amendment or impeach the president.”

A Missouri mother says her 14-year-old son was bruised at school over a backpack. Now a racial discrimination lawsuit is raising questions

A civil rights lawsuit has been filed against Springfield Public Schools and a school resource officer, alleging racial discrimination and excessive physical restraint of a 14-year-old Black student in Missouri . The lawsuit, filed on Aug. 22 in Greene County Circuit Court by attorney Ben Stringer on behalf of Keisha Teague and her minor son, identified in legal documents as L.B., has sparked questions about the role of rule enforcement in schools and the treatment of minority students. The complaint names Springfield Public Schools and school resource officer J. Douglas Hinkle as defendants, with the family seeking compensatory damages for physical injuries , emotional distress and alleged violations of L.B.'s civil rights.

The school staff claims the minor was violent with them

According to The Grio , the incident happened on Sept. 11, 2025, outside Pipkin Middle School in Springfield, Missouri. According to the complaint, L.B., who attended a different school within the district, was waiting on school grounds for his sister to finish her classes. While he was waiting, another student allegedly approached him, grabbed his beanie and ran away in an attempt to get him to chase after him. L.B. reportedly took off his heavy backpack and left it on the ground while he briefly chased after the student to get his hat back. When L.B. returned, he allegedly found that Hinkle had taken his backpack. The lawsuit claims that when the teenager asked for his property back, Hinkle refused and told him the bag would instead be processed as abandoned property. Things quickly escalated when L.B. reached toward his backpack to take it back. According to the complaint, Hinkle grabbed the teenager's arm and squeezed it with significant force. The lawsuit alleges that the encounter left L.B. with visible bruising and substantial swelling. The complaint further claims that Hinkle instructed another school officer to restrain L.B.'s other arm, leaving the teenager completely restrained outside the school. After the encounter, Hinkle allegedly accused L.B. of striking him. The Teague family and their attorney strongly dispute that claim. Keisha Teague later took her son to a local emergency room, where medical staff reportedly treated and documented his injuries, including bruising and swelling on his arms. The complaint also makes another allegation about Hinkle's conduct. According to the lawsuit, the officer later acknowledged that personal frustration had influenced his actions and admitted that he had handled the situation improperly. The family argues that what started as a dispute over a backpack turned into an unnecessary physical confrontation involving a 14-year-old student. The lawsuit also alleges that L.B.'s treatment was influenced by racial discrimination.

The school denies the accusations

Springfield Public Schools responded through Chief Communications Officer Stephen Hall, who said the district enforces nondiscrimination policies. He also said that cases involving such allegations are investigated. The district is now preparing its defense as the lawsuit moves forward. The allegations in the complaint have not been proven in court, and Hinkle is presumed innocent unless and until the claims against him are established through the legal process.

Woman is done with DoorDash after driver ate her food. She gives the strangest excuse imaginable: ‘I thought you ordered it for me’

A DoorDash order turned into a long exchange on a customer’s doorstep after a delivery driver was pressed about what happened to the food between the restaurant and her front door. The exchange, posted to TikTok by a creator named Ashley , centers on the driver’s explanation for what happened to the food. The clip opens on a fairly ordinary note. Ashley greets the driver, asks for a pen, and reads off an order number, 9273, before the driver hands something over. From there the tone shifts fast. Ashley looks at the item, then at the driver, and asks, “Did you eat my food, ma’am?” The driver’s first response is confusion. “Huh?” she says, seemingly caught off guard by the direct accusation. What follows is the driver’s attempt to explain the missing portion of the order. She tells Ashley, “This is my first date doing DoorDash,” a slip that appears to mean her first day on the job, before adding that she thought Ashley had ordered the food for her. Pressed further, she asks, “I, uh, what, what, what did I do wrong?”

The DoorDash driver thought the food was for her

Ashley keeps pressing, at one point saying, “Look at her face” to the camera as the driver’s expression shifts. When Ashley again tells her, “You ate my food,” the driver repeats, “I thought you ordered it for me.” She then adds, “It’s my first day on the job. I don’t know what to do.” It isn’t the only order this year where something reportedly went missing between pickup and drop-off under circumstances a customer found hard to explain. Ashley keeps pressing, at one point saying, “Look at her face” to the camera as the driver’s expression shifts. She later asks, seemingly unrelated to the food, “You pregnant?” a question the driver doesn’t answer directly. The comments on the video are split between disbelief and outright skepticism. One commenter zeroed in on the driver’s explanation, writing, “Hold on did she really just say ‘I thought you ordered the food for me’??????” 
@ashleyunscriptedtv I'm trying to figure out why my food looked like somebody enjoyed it before it got to my house. This lady ate my food😳 😳 ♬ Saxophones getting louder – Sped Up – AntonioVivald
Another wasn’t convinced any of it happened the way it’s presented, arguing, “this has to be rage bait.” A third took the explanation at face value and said flatly, “I would have called door dash and reported her to get fired and get my money back.” Whether viewers believe the driver’s explanation or not, the possibility that she ate the customer’s food clearly struck a nerve in the comments. Earlier this year, a delivery driver turned a customer’s order into a mukbang after a dispute with the person waiting for it. The video doesn’t show whether the order was ever replaced, but the driver’s claim that it was her first day and she thought Ashley had ordered the food for her explains why a missing order turned into such a long conversation at the front door.

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