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Jennifer Lawrence is secretly arguing with strangers on TikTok every day and her online fights are about English Tudor history. During her conversation with Alex Cooper, the actress admitted she has a secret TikTok account she uses to rage-bait people in the comments. But that’s not all. She also opened up about struggling with postpartum anxiety after having her second child and how another mom’s kindness helped her through it. One moment, she’s sharing a deeply personal experience about motherhood. The next, she’s admitting she gets into online arguments with strangers ā€œall the time, every day.ā€ And when Alex asked what she fights about, Jennifer’s answer was simple: ā€œEnglish Tudor history.ā€ Alex Cooper: How has being a mom, and a career woman, and a wife, impacted your female friendships? Jennifer Lawrence: They’re over. They’re done. Um, I don’t know. The mom community is so important, and it helped me so much. I remember when I had bad postpartum with my second, I got on the elevator, and one of the moms was just like, ā€œAre you okay?ā€ I just wasn’t. I was like, ā€œI’m really scared. Every day I have such bad anxiety, I feel like I’m being chased by a tiger.ā€ One of the moms heard me, hugged me, gave me her number, and just talked to me. The mom community is really amazing. Alex Cooper: You have a secret TikTok? Jennifer Lawrence: I do. Alex Cooper: That you use to rage-bait people in the comments? Jennifer Lawrence: Yeah. I think I’m just going to take the mask off. I’m literally arguing about Tudor ancestry. Alex Cooper: Have you gotten into any fights online? Jennifer Lawrence: With strangers? All the time, every day. Alex Cooper: What are you fighting about? Jennifer Lawrence: I told you. English Tudor history.
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Liz Cheney says one moment with her two sons after January 6 made her realize just how much America had at stake. A few days after the attack on the Capitol, Cheney was having dinner with her husband and their two youngest sons when a disturbing question suddenly crossed her mind. Would her children grow up in a country where power could still be transferred peacefully or would that no longer be something Americans could take for granted? Cheney described it as an emotional moment that made her realize the fight for America’s democracy was too important to take lightly. Her message was clear: ā€œWe can’t be frivolous about this tremendous jewel… of our freedom.ā€ Interviewer: Leadership can sometimes be lonely. Was there another low point for you in the course of all this, and how did you deal with it? Liz Cheney: I don’t know if I would describe this as a low point, but it was an emotional moment and a moment of realizing what’s at stake. It has to do with my kids. A few days after the attack, my husband and I were having dinner with our two youngest sons. I looked across the table at my sons, and I had this sudden realization that we had lived in a country where we took for granted that we would always know a peaceful transfer of power. You could have intense, important debates and discussions, but you didn’t have to worry that power was going to transfer by violence. When I looked at my sons, I thought: Are they going to know that? Are they going to grow up in a country that’s characterized by a peaceful transfer of power? That was a very emotional moment for me, but it was also a moment of realizing that this is a fight we have to win. We can’t be frivolous about this tremendous jewel, as Abraham Lincoln called it an inestimable jewel of our freedom.
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Larry David once threatened to QUIT Seinfeld because executives wanted to change the show and Jerry Seinfeld says the whole thing was hilarious. After the first 13 episodes, Larry and Jerry flew to New York for a meeting with the people behind the show. They had notes about what they liked and didn’t like, including the famous Chinese restaurant episode. But Larry wasn’t having any of it. After the meeting, he told them, ā€œGood luck. I’m not doing it. I can’t do it.ā€ Then Jerry revealed the line Larry delivered that summed up his entire attitude toward the show: ā€œThis is what the show is, and we’re not changing it.ā€ And according to Larry, that wasn’t even the first time he threatened to quit. Imagine almost losing one of the most iconic sitcoms ever because its creator refused to compromise Interviewer: Was there ever a moment at the beginning when they gave you notes on the show and you said, ā€œI’m out. I’m done. I’m not doing this, I’m leavingā€? Larry David: Oh, yeah. Jerry and I flew in from New York for a big meeting with everybody from Castle Rock. Before we went in, Jerry’s managers said to me, ā€œLet them talk, okay? Don’t say anything.ā€ They were giving us a way to go for the next season, things they didn’t like—the Chinese restaurant in particular—and things they did like. But some of the things they didn’t like, I liked. And I didn’t like anything that they said. After the meeting, in the parking lot, I said, ā€œGood luck. I’m not doing it. I can’t do it.ā€ I said, ā€œI’m not doing any of it. And I’m quitting.ā€ Jerry Seinfeld: It was so funny. It was so entertaining. He’s like, ā€œThis is what the show’s about, and we’re not changing it.ā€ We wanted to do the show of just absurd little conversations. We didn’t want to have big plots. ā€œThis is what the show is, and we’re not changing it.ā€ That was Larry’s great line. Larry David: Jerry would always calm me down. He’d go, ā€œDon’t worry. It’ll be fine.ā€ Because that wasn’t the first time that I quit.
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A new interview is raising questions about Rep. Ilhan Omar’s father and his alleged military ties to Somalia’s former regime. Speaking with Elizabeth Pipko, Somaliland Chronicle editor Saeed Ibrahim claimed Omar’s father was a full colonel under Siad Barre’s regime, which has been accused of atrocities against the Isaaq people. Ibrahim questioned how that military history fits with Omar’s description of her father as an educator. Pipko then raised the possibility of immigration fraud if military service had been concealed but acknowledged that the facts remain unclear. Elizabeth Pipko: Could you tell me what you know about the congresswoman’s family, her father specifically, and what you think my audience might want to hear about her story? Saeed Ibrahim: The story begins in the early ’80s, when Somalia was ruled by a brutal dictator known as Siad Barre. The regime started targeting the Isaaq tribe, from what used to be the north of Somalia and present-day Somaliland. In 1988, regime fighter jets were bombing the same city and killing unarmed civilians. All told, about 200,000 people were murdered in that atrocity known as the Isaaq genocide. Now, where Ilhan’s family is linked into this is the fact that her father was a full colonel, stationed in the area where these atrocities were occurring. The congresswoman has told us that he was a mere educator, so it kind of conflicts with what’s actually coming out. The fact that he was a full colonel is not in dispute. Potentially, he may have tried to hide his military service and record under a regime that murdered 200,000 people. Elizabeth Pipko: If that was in fact the case and he hid that when he entered the United States, that would be immigration fraud. We don’t know yet, but she does claim to have been a minor at that point. How common is this history in the Somali community? Saeed Ibrahim: It’s actually pretty common. If you’re a big fan of Ilhan, you’re not too concerned with this, and you might actually be very proud of his military service, never mind what the regime did to this group of people in present-day Somaliland.
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Piers Morgan shuts down Francesca Fiorentini’s argument over transgender athletes — bringing up Caitlyn Jenner’s experience and exposing a fierce divide over fairness in women’s sports! But when Francesca pivots to Megan Rapinoe and women’s pay, the debate erupts all over again. Piers Morgan: Hang on. We’re conflating different issues. Let’s get back to the case of young swimmer Aidan Gallagher. This debate always gets people angry, with accusations of transphobia, but I think everyone is missing the central point. There’s a reason we separate sexes in sport. If men and women competed together across the board, women would win very few medals, especially in events involving power, stamina, and speed. Narrator: Francesca Fiorentini challenges Piers personally, asking whether he has ever undergone hormone therapy. Francesca Fiorentini: Have you ever undergone hormone replacement therapy? The body goes through an incredible amount of change. Piers Morgan: It doesn’t change everything about your body mass or erase the physical differences. You want to know how I know? Look at Caitlyn Jenner, who won Olympic gold in the decathlon before transitioning. After transitioning, Jenner took up golf and was told she could play from the women’s tees, which are 50 yards ahead of the men’s. She said she was winning every tournament. Francesca Fiorentini: Asking Caitlyn Jenner for practical advice is like asking you, Piers, how to get a six-pack. What are we doing? Piers Morgan: Actually, my Instagram followers tell me I’m developing quite an impressive six-pack! Narrator: Tommy then argues that the panel’s position contradicts itself when Caitlyn Jenner is brought into the debate. Tommy: They claim to support trans rights, but dismiss Caitlyn Jenner, one of the most famous trans people in the world, because she’s a Republican and criticizes transgender athletes competing in women’s sports. They claim to be feminists, yet dismiss concerns about women losing opportunities. They end up arguing against their own positions. Piers Morgan: The point is, if Aidan Gallagher competed according to their biological sex, they wouldn’t be winning state championships or even qualifying for the finals. That’s what everyone is missing. Narrator: Francesca shifts the debate toward women’s pay and Megan Rapinoe, challenging Piers over whether he cares about women’s sport beyond transgender athletes. Francesca Fiorentini: Why do you care about women’s sports and integrity? Have you done a segment on Caitlin Clark and pay disparity? What about the US Women’s National Team? Piers Morgan: She doesn’t need to. He doesn’t need to. Francesca Fiorentini: You have no idea what I’m saying about women’s pay. When the US Women’s National Team wins, people attack Megan Rapinoe because she’s a lesbian and once knelt during the national anthem. They say she isn’t a real patriot, and Donald Trump tweets about her. Narrator: Piers has one final point to make about Rapinoe. Piers Morgan: Megan Rapinoe is a very, very good football player.
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JD Vance says the Trump administration is putting money back into Americans’ pocketsand he has a $250 BILLION claim to back it up. Speaking to a crowd in Michigan, Vance highlighted tax breaks on overtime, tips, and Social Security, claiming the administration had taken $250 billion away from bureaucrats and fraudsters and given it back to Michigan residents. But he didn’t stop at taxes. Vance also took aim at high prescription drug prices, accusing European nations of benefiting from American pharmaceutical innovation while Americans paid sky-high prices. JD Vance: For years, I watched politicians talk about tax cuts or tax increases, and I got to be honest, I largely ignored them. All these guys seemed to do was talk, talk, talk. They refused to actually do their jobs. But under President Trump’s leadership, that has changed. Last year, we ended taxes on overtime, we ended taxes on tips, and we ended taxes on Social Security. Over the past few months, we have taken 250 billion dollars away from the bureaucrats and the fraudsters and given it back to the people of Michigan. You work hard for it, it’s yours. You ought to be sending less of it to the government and keeping more of it for your family. But it’s not just about keeping more of your hard-earned money. For too long, people like my grandmother paid sky-high prices for medicine while European nations freeloaded off of the innovation created right here in the United States. Now, sovereignty is when Donald J. Trump hauled those pharma companies into the Oval Office and demanded they treat Americans fairly and lower your drug prices. JD Vance: For years, I watched politicians talk about tax cuts or tax increases, and I got to be honest, I largely ignored them. All these guys seemed to do was talk, talk, talk. They refused to actually do their jobs. But under President Trump’s leadership, that has changed. Last year, we ended taxes on overtime, we ended taxes on tips, and we ended taxes on Social Security. Over the past few months, we have taken 250 billion dollars away from the bureaucrats and the fraudsters and given it back to the people of Michigan. You work hard for it, it’s yours. You ought to be sending less of it to the government and keeping more of it for your family. But it’s not just about keeping more of your hard-earned money. For too long, people like my grandmother paid sky-high prices for medicine while European nations freeloaded off of the innovation created right here in the United States. Now, sovereignty is when Donald J. Trump hauled those pharma companies into the Oval Office and demanded they treat Americans fairly and lower your drug prices.
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Republicans may be trying to use Abdul El-Sayed’s position on Israel against him, but CNN data analyst Harry Enten says the polling tells a different story. A Fox News poll found El-Sayed leading by just 1 point among likely Michigan voters. But among voters who said Israel was extremely important to their vote, his lead jumped to 8 points. And that’s not all. Enten revealed that 54% of Michigan voters and 61% of independents want to end or reduce U.S. military aid to Israel. His conclusion? The Israel issue may be helping El-Sayed rather than hurting him. Anchor: Their positions on U.S. support for Israel have become a key focal point of the race between Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed. Does this issue seem to be helping Rogers or El-Sayed in Michigan? Harry Enten: I’m all about the numbers. I think a lot of Republicans think they can use the issue of Israel against Abdul El-Sayed, but the polling numbers don’t suggest that that is necessarily a good idea or working. A Fox News poll found that El-Sayed was up by just a single point among all likely voters. But among voters who said Israel was extremely important in their vote, El-Sayed was actually up eight points. Therefore, to me, what this suggests is the issue of Israel is not to the detriment of El-Sayed; if anything, it may be helping him a little bit. Anchor: Why is that? What are voters saying about why that is? Harry Enten: Military aid to Israel should we end it or reduce it? Overall, 54% of Michigan voters say we should end or reduce aid to Israel. Among independents, those in the center of the electorate, it’s 61%. To me, Israel is an issue that’s actually more likely to help El-Sayed than it is to help Mike Rogers because voters in Michigan think that we give too much money over to Israel.
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Abdul El-Sayed says America’s political system has a major problem: billionaires and corporations have too much influence over politics. During a public Q&A, he explained why he wants to end the influence of big money in elections, strengthen unions, and crack down on monopolies. Then he pointed to his own race against Mike Rogers, saying Rogers had far more TV ads because Super PACs were funding his campaign. His message? Money shouldn’t control politics, workers need more power, and corporations shouldn’t be allowed to dominate entire industries. But how much of America’s political system would need to change to make that happen? Student: Considering a hypothetical scenario where we start taxing all the billionaires in the U.S. starting tomorrow, what kind of challenges like Medicare or housing can be solved within our generation? And what requires deeper, more structural reformation? Abdul El-Sayed: Let’s just talk about some of the other goals that I have, right? Money out of politics. We have this regime called Citizens United because of a Supreme Court decision that interpreted the First Amendment to say that money is speech, and the 14th Amendment to say corporations are people. I think that has to end. We should not have huge amounts of Super PAC money flooding our politics every election season. I raised Mike Rogers three-fold. He’s got way more ads on TV than I do, not because he out-raised me, but because he’s got Super PACs that are funding his campaign. Number two: I believe in a union. I believe we need to pass the PRO Act. There should be union organizing in every sector of American life. Number three: You should not be able to have a monopoly or oligopoly. We need to start enforcing antitrust legislation in every sector of life, so you cannot build a horizontal and vertical monopoly or oligopoly, so you have real competition.
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Clavicular says his testosterone levels reach 2,000–2,500 ng/dL even though he admits he wasn’t naturally low on testosterone. Then Antonio SabĆ”to Jr. warns him about what could happen if he ever stops TRT. During the conversation with Patrick Bet-David, Clavicular explained how online forums led him to research peptides and claimed he trusts ChatGPT for medical advice more than the average doctor. But the conversation took a different turn when Antonio asked about his testosterone levels. Clavicular revealed just how high he wants his levels to be, and Antonio raised concerns about the possibility of needing TRT for the rest of his life. Then they started talking about their sex drives and Clavicular’s answer caught everyone’s attention. Patrick Bet-David: How did you get introduced to peptides? Clavicular (Braden Peters): I got introduced to peptides just from being on all these different forums and then going a step further and researching, just further than anecdotes. You really can’t take people’s anecdotes on Reddit and say, ā€œI’m going to do this exact thing.ā€ You need to be going to your doctor, as well as doing research yourself. With the new ChatGPT models, I actually trust ChatGPT for medical advice a lot more than I would trust your everyday MD. Antonio SabĆ”to Jr.: But are you on TRT right now? Clavicular: I am. Antonio SabĆ”to Jr.: Are you, blood-wise, in your blood work, low on T? Clavicular: No, no. Antonio SabĆ”to Jr.: So, you want to be at the highest level? Clavicular: I’d be around 2,000 to 2,500 nanograms per deciliter. Antonio SabĆ”to Jr.: That’s a lot. But do you know that if you stop, your metabolism is so aggressively attached to that TRT right now at your young age, that you’ll basically be on it for the rest of your life? Clavicular: Right. So, your endocrine system goes on pause. And the longer that you’re on, and the longer that your LH and FSH aren’t being signaled, yeah, you’re absolutely correct. Antonio SabĆ”to Jr.: With my partner, I’m having intimacy seven days a week. Clavicular: Usually, I have sex multiple times a day. Antonio SabĆ”to Jr.: I’m still there at my age because of the TRT, but to see him at his age going through that, it’s fascinating.
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šŸ‘€ Dr. Terry Dubrow says there’s one plastic surgery procedure men will almost NEVER admit to having and he believes A-list celebrities are getting it all the time. Plastic surgery used to be something people kept secret. Botox, breast augmentation, and facelifts were procedures many people wouldn’t openly discuss. But according to Dr. Dubrow, attitudes have changed. People are now more open about getting work done. Still, some procedures remain taboo. He says men are especially reluctant to admit they’ve had their eyes done and claims some A-list celebrities aren’t getting the results they want. Why are people comfortable admitting to some cosmetic procedures but still hide others? And can you tell when a celebrity has had work done? Interviewer: How would you say views on plastic surgery have changed since you started on TV? Dr. Terry Dubrow: When I first started, there were certain things you just wouldn’t admit to. No one would admit to breast augmentation. Botox was embarrassing. No one would admit to liposuction. Now, the willingness to admit to having work done has completely changed. It’s perfectly okay to admit to a facelift now. Everybody’s bold and proud about it. But there’s only certain procedures people are actually willing to admit to. Still no one will admit to liposuction very often, because it still sounds a little bit like cheating if you’ve had liposuction. Interviewer: Any other plastic surgery that people won’t admit to? Dr. Terry Dubrow: I think guys will never admit to having their eyes done. Look at the A-list celebrities who are having plastic surgery, the guys now. It’s not very good, and clearly, they’re all having their eyes done.
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Was Joe Jackson a bad father, or was he doing whatever it took to get his children out of poverty? One man has a different perspective on the way Joe Jackson raised his children, and his argument might surprise you. He believes Joe was a Black father who wanted to give his family opportunities they might never have had otherwise. He even compared Joe’s parenting to how his own mother pushed him to practice until he got things right. Then he dropped this line: ā€œIf his family ain’t complaining, then who are we to complain?ā€ He points to the Jackson family’s success and asks why outsiders should question Joe’s methods. But here’s the real question: Does pushing your children hard prepare them for success, or can it do more harm than good? Jason Weaver: I see him as a Black father who had no other choice but to get his family up out of the hood and put them on a path towards success, to where his children could have opportunities. And if that means that you got to get up off your ass and rehearse and get these records right, do it. My mother did the same thing with me. I spent many evenings in the kitchen with a tape recorder playing the Jackson 5 songs, learning them and doing those steps repeatedly, over and over again, until I got it right. My mother poured that energy into me, and that ultimately created an opportunity for myself, to where I could do something with my life. Pressure makes diamonds. Shoutout to Joe Jackson, and may his spirit rest in peace. If his family ain’t complaining, then who are we to complain? If his sons ain’t complaining, if his daughters ain’t complaining, last time I checked, they all in mansions and still driving around in Rolls-Royces and doing their thing. Everybody looks happy to me. Then why do I got to question it?
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