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Daily Mirror
5 hours ago
- Politics
- Daily Mirror
Donald Trump branded 'unprofessional and embarrassing' after latest 'wild' move
Donald Trump has been known to make some wild statements in the past, but his latest move has left people gobsmacked, with some branding him "unprofessional and embarrassing" Donald Trump has left jaws on the floor with his recent gesture. The US President, famed for his bold rhetoric and becoming a larger-than-life figure in political circles, has advocated a clampdown on illegal immigrants in America from the first day of his presidency on January 20, pledging "mass deportations." On the evening of Friday, May 30, Trump drew people's attention to it once more by posting an image on Instagram depicting multiple aircraft with the phrase "let the deportations begin" emblazoned across the centre in large, bold capitals. This provocative move followed a decision by the US Supreme Court, which granted Trump's administration the power to temporarily strip over half a million migrants in the US of their legal status. The Instagram post has sparked over 14,000 responses, with one user expressing disbelief, writing: "I can't believe we live in a age where the president can s*** post on Instagram." Another user said: "This post is so unprofessional and embarrassing." A different commenter implored the president, saying: "Have a little class man, you have the opportunity to go down as the best president ever. Let's behave that way sir please, with all due respect." A fourth startled individual reacted: "What the f****** f*** is this?" This sentiment was echoed in a flurry of comments such as "straight up wild", "this is so embarrassing for Americans", "no way he posted this on Insta - I thought this was a meme page" and "I guess this message [is] his way of showing what a class act he is." Another individual weighed in, remarking: "Staggering that an office of so much history, dignity and respect has been reduced to this. "Hard to watch what is being played out and what a single man and his entourage has done to a country I used to call home." Warning: Comments in the below post may include offensive language But it wasn't all criticism; Trump's advocates were swift to express their delight with the president's actions. One supporter declared: "Exactly what I voted for. We are making America great again." Another enthusiast asserted: "This is what leadership looks like. No more weakness, no more open borders - just strength, action and America first! "President Donald J. Trump is the only one with the courage to do what's right for our country. God bless America, and God bless President Trump!" The US Supreme Court recently put a hold on a lower court's order that would have stopped the administration from maintaining the "parole" immigration program, which began under former President Joe Biden, according to BBC News. The policy, designed to shield migrants fleeing economic duress and political upheaval in their homelands, is now under threat. With the new injunction, approximately 530,000 immigrants hailing from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela face the prospect of deportation. Also, during his presidential campaign in 2016, Trump pledged to build a wall on the border with Mexico as a cornerstone of his immigration strategy and focussed on this goal throughout his tenure from 2017 to 2021. March saw a record low in illegal crossings, with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents reporting only 7,181 migrants entering the US illegally. Since resuming office this year, President Trump has deported over 100,000 illegal migrants, as stated on the official White House website.
Yahoo
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Shakira Cancels Second Concert In Three Days Due To 'Tour Production Issue'
Following her recent cancellation of a concert in Boston, Shakira has pulled the plug on her scheduled performance Saturday in Washington DC. BBC News reports that the Columbian star had been billed to appear as part of large LGBTQ+ festival WorldPride, but an announcement by the host stadium confirmed the gig was off. More from Deadline Shakira's Medellín Concert Postponed Because Of Stage Safety Concerns: "Grateful For The Unconditional Support" Shakira Cancels Lima Concert After Being Hospitalized For Abdominal Issue 'The View's Ana Navarro Praises Shakira's Grammys Speech & Defending Latino Community: "More People Need To Lose The Fear" The statement said 'complications with the previous show in Boston' meant 'Shakira's full tour production cannot be transported to Washington, D.C' in time. Shakira added in her own statement: 'Because of the unforeseen and unfortunate circumstances that affected me and other artists in Boston, my full tour production is not able to be moved to Washington, DC in time for my scheduled performance on Saturday. 'I have been counting the days, excited to be reunited with my fans in both Washington and Boston,' she added. 'I promise that I will do everything in my power to be with you as soon I can.' Fans were issued immediate refunds for the cancelled concert, which was binned two days after Shakira's Boston concert was called off due to 'a safety issue.' Shakira is currently performing in stadiums across north America as part of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran tour, in support of her 12th studio album. She is due to perform next in Atlanta on Monday June 2. The artist's year started on a high, with a win at the 2025 Grammy Awards. Taking the stage at the Arena in Los Angeles, the Colombian singer won in the Best Latin Pop Album category for Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran and took the opportunity to express her support to immigrants. 'I want to dedicate this award to all my immigrant brothers and sisters in this country,' she said. 'You are loved. You are worth it, and I will always fight with you.' Best of Deadline Sean 'Diddy' Combs Sex-Trafficking Trial Updates: Cassie Ventura's Testimony, $10M Hotel Settlement, Drugs, Violence, & The Feds 'Poker Face' Season 2 Guest Stars: From Katie Holmes To Simon Hellberg 2025-26 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Tonys, Emmys, Oscars & More
Deccan Herald
9 hours ago
- Science
- Deccan Herald
Unique cave fish species found in Meghalaya by Gauhati University, Lady Keane College researchers
Dr Kangkan Sarma and his team from #GauhatiUniversity have discovered Schistura densiclava ~ a new species of cave-dwelling loach from #Meghalaya, marking their ninth such discovery. This remarkable contribution to global biodiversity has been featured by @BBC News, bringing… — Gauhati University (@GauhatiUniv) May 30, 2025 Intrigued by the discovery of a new blind cave dwelling fish species 'Schistura 'densiclava'' in Krem Mawjymbuin, a limestone cave near Mawsynram, Meghalaya. This is the sixth discovery of unique cave fish species in Meghalaya. These discoveries are testament to Meghalaya's… — Conrad K Sangma (@SangmaConrad) May 30, 2025
Mint
13 hours ago
- Science
- Mint
NASA's Sunita Williams, Butch recall Starliner's journey to space: 'We didn't know if we would be able to make it back'
During their space journey last year, NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore wondered whether they would have been able to 'make it back' home if their Starliner vehicle had not docked with the International Space Station (ISS). Starliner's historic first test mission with NASA astronauts had issues docking with the ISS on June 6 after five thrusters (out of 28) in its reaction control system misbehaved. Two months after safely landing on Earth, Butch Wilmore recalled the horror he and Sunita Williams faced when their Boeing Starliner capsule was detected with faults mid-journey. Wilmore told BBC News that docking of the spacecraft with the space station was 'imperative'. But when the spacecraft endured a series of thruster failures and helium leaks, the astronauts were unable to fly forward to dock. "If we weren't able to dock, would we be able to make it back? We didn't know," Wilmore said. Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore had launched into space on June 5, riding on Boeing's Starliner spacecraft. They reached the ISS on June 6. They were supposed to spend eight days in space, but they ended up staying for around nine months due to the faults in the Starliner. The NASA had determined it was too much of a risk to put the two NASA astronauts back on board Starliner, and changed its ISS manifest to bring the astronauts home in another way. The two NASA astronauts returned safely to Earth in March this year, on a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft. Since their return, the duo have been working with the NASA and Boeing to fix problems with the malfunctioning spacecraft that took them into space last summer, BBC reported. "We are very positively hopeful that there will be opportunities to fly the Boeing Starliner in the future," Wilmore said. Both astronauts said they would personally fly in the craft again - once those technical issues were resolved. "It's a very capable spacecraft," Sunita Williams was quoted as saying. She added, "It has unique capabilities compared to other spacecraft that are out there that are really great for future astronauts to fly."
Buzz Feed
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Brad Pitt's Divorce Response Sparks Backlash
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie began dating in 2005 and were together for about nine years before getting married in 2014. Their relationship lasted about 11 years in total before Angelina filed for divorce in 2016. Last December, their divorce was finalized after an eight-year legal battle. Brad's relationship with their six children has allegedly become strained since the split. It has also been reported that Brad has "virtually no contact" with his adult children — Maddox, Pax, Zahara, and Shiloh — and limited visitation with his younger twins, Knox and Vivienne. Brad himself has acknowledged his struggles with substance abuse during their marriage. In a 2017 interview for GQ, he described the split as a "huge generator for change" in his life. Adding, "I can't remember a day since I got out of college when I wasn't boozing or had a spliff, or something... I stopped everything except boozing when I started my family. But even this last year, you know — things I wasn't dealing with. I was boozing, too." Angelina also spoke about the divorce in a 2017 interview with Yalda Hakim for BBC News when she was promoting her 2017 film First They Killed My Father, a movie based on the genocide in Cambodia. When asked how she was coping, holding back tears, Angelina said, "Many, many people find themselves in this my family, we've all been through a difficult time. My focus is my children, our children, and my focus is finding this way through... We are and forever will be a family, and so that is how I am coping. I am coping with finding a way through to make sure that this somehow makes us stronger and closer." You can watch the full interview here. And now Brad has made his first comments about the divorce since it was finalized last year. In another GQ interview, Brad described his divorce finalization as "not that major of a thing" and "just something coming to fruition. Legally." He expressed that the legal conclusion didn't bring him a significant sense of relief, and that it was merely a formal step in the process. He also added, "My personal life is always in the news. It's been in the news for 30 years, bro. Or some version of my personal life, let's put it that way." And, as you can imagine, some people on TikTok have been sharing their thoughts on Brad's comments. One TikToker expressed frustration over Brad's comments, saying, "My favorite part of the interview is when he tried to act all nonchalant and chill, like Mr. Cool Guy about the divorce from Jolie. They asked him if he was relieved and he said, ' wasn't that major.' ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!" They seem mostly upset at the fact that he appears to be shrugging off an 11-year relationship and custody of six kids. That, and the fact that it took nearly as long as their entire relationship just to be finalized. Others even blamed his zodiac for what appears to be a lack of emotion about the whole situation. Either way, it is just not sitting right with some people. You can read more about Brad's comments on the divorce being finalized here.
