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Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Trump's Scotland tour to promote golf resorts has a shocking price tag for Americans, sparks backlash
How much will Americans pay for Trump's Scotland trip? Live Events Trump and his obsession with golf (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel US President Donald Trump's five day visit to his golf resorts to Scotland is set to cost the American public $10million, it has been revealed. Though the trip is officially designated as a 'work trip', it includes stops at his golf courses and the opening of a new course near US President's Air Force one has an operating cost of $273,063 per hour, meaning the total for just flying the presidential plane will be $3.8 million for the Scotland trip., according to the Huffington Post. Estimated expenses cover Secret Service overtime, the operating costs of Air Force One and Marine One, and the transportation of Trump's Scotland trip is unrelated to a planned state visit to the United Kingdom in September, making it by far the most expensive golf vacation to date in either of his terms. It will also increase the total golf tab in his second term to at least $52 million. He spent $152 million in taxpayer money playing golf at his own resorts in his first term, the report is also scheduled to meet with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Scotland's First Minister John Swinney. The trip is expected to incur substantial costs for Scottish taxpayers due to a major police operation and anticipated Libowitz, who's with the group Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, said, 'We've reached a point where the Oval Office is an extension of the Trump Organization, and American taxpayers are footing the bill.''A president should not be spending time trying to make money in a foreign country while in office, but if they do, at the very least, they could pick up the tab for their business trips.''He's using the presidency to market his golf courses,' said Richard Painter, the top ethics lawyer in George W. Bush's second-term White House. 'At the taxpayer's expense, he's promoting himself.'The White House is yet to respond to the queries on the matter, including specifically whether Trump planned to reimburse the US Treasury. In public statements, both Trump and his aides have only spoken about a planned meeting with British Prime Minister Keir comes as Trump has been accused of "working a part-time job" as a Trump Golf Tracker going viral suggests he has gone golfing on nearly a quarter of the days since his January 20 just a month of being back in office, Trump has already been accused of creating a "constitutional crisis" following a rapid succession of executive orders and controversial policy moves as he works with Tesla CEO Elon Musk to upend the federal government. But it appears the president has still had plenty of time to enjoy one of his favorite hobbies - to the Trump Golf Tracker, which uses publicly available information, the president has gone golfing on seven out of his 29 days in office so far, equivalent to 24.14% of his presidency. During his first presidential term, the Trump Golf Tracker claims that he visited a 'Trump Organisation property on 428 of the 1,461 days of his first presidential term', equivalent to just under one-third of his four years in estimated that he played 261 rounds of golf during his first presidential stint. The tracker was made by The Alt Media, a publication created by former DNC field director Adam Parkhomenko and former White House correspondent Sam site has gone viral on Reddit, where Americans have been weighing in on Trump's golfing habits. "Honestly I wish he was golfing 100% of the time," one person wrote. A second agreed, saying: "Yeah, golfing is literally the least harmful thing he can be doing right now."
Sky News AU
16-07-2025
- General
- Sky News AU
'Gen-Z stare' goes viral on social media - and why younger generations are blaming COVID lockdowns for the phenomenon
A new viral trend has emerged online that is leaving some older Australians confused as to why they are getting blank stares from young Australians. The so called 'Gen Z' stare involves somebody not responding to or having a reaction to a command or a response when they are spoken to, and according to many social media users, it is a very real phenomenon. Whilst some older people might interpret it as a form of rudeness, Gen Z is disputing it, claiming the stare is a result of the ineptitude of the older generation. One TikToker posted online a video of her working in an ice cream parlour only for the customer to turn her nose at Nutella, whilst another video showed a TikToker in a coffee store getting annoyed at a customer. Some of the comments on the video agreed with her. "It's like they're waiting for the adult in the group to answer for them but they forgot they're the adults now," one user named Leon Vergara said. Another said that vacant stares could be a trait of the autistic spectrum, where a person might not look at a person or avoid eye contact because they are struggling to process the sensory information. "as an autistic person, with many autistic friends who all work is cx service too, I have a rly [really] hard time with keeping my face smiling all day long, especially with all the other loud things in my surroundings, and with small talk intros all the time while also doing my work well. covid during my years right after high school made me miss out on the college experience ðŸ˜' and my social skills are so bad now. Another said "Fellow sociologist here. Yes, absolutely. People say, 'Covid is over!" The repercussions of it have JUST begun." Social experts believe the reason for the lack of emotion from Gen Z is because of the lack of social communication that took place during COVID lockdowns. Jean Twenge, the author of Generations: The Real Differences Between Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, Boomers and Silents — And What They Mean for America's Future told the New York Times Gen Zers had lost vital skills that many have already had. 'Social skills take thousands and thousands of hours to develop, and adolescence is a critical period for developing social skills,' she said. Tam Keur, a self-help author told Huffington Post she believes the lack of emotion comes from the fact that Gen Z has grown up in the online world. 'We're the first generation to grow up with our faces constantly on display in selfies, stories, video calls, with everything being scrutinized online,' she explained.
Economic Times
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Andrea Gibson Dies: Who is poet's partner? Here's cause of death and net worth of LGBTQ activist
Synopsis Andrea Gibson, celebrated Colorado Poet Laureate and LGBTQ activist, has died at the age of 49 following a battle with ovarian cancer. Known for powerful poetry on gender and social issues, Gibson's legacy includes seven poetry collections and a statewide literary impact. Tributes have poured in from the literary community. AP Andrea Gibson dies. See her cause of death and net worth. Poet Andrea Gibson, one of the subjects of the documentary film "Come See Me in the Good Light," poses at the premiere of the film during the Sundance Film Festival on Jan. 25, 2025, in Park City, Utah. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File) Andrea Gibson, a well-known poet from Colorado, has passed away at the age of 49. Gibson's friends and family confirmed the news. Ariana Huffington, founder of Huffington Post and a close acquaintance, shared that Gibson died after a long fight with Gibson was born in 1975 in Maine. They moved to Boulder, Colorado, in 1999. In Colorado, they began performing at open mic poetry events. Gibson soon became a four-time Denver Grand Slam champion. In 2008, they won the Women of the World Poetry Slam. Gibson was openly non-binary and used they/them pronouns. They were a vocal advocate for LGBTQ rights. Their poetry often focused on gender, identity and mental health. Their writing reflected personal struggles and social issues. Also Read: Virgin River Season 7: Is release date confirmed? See what to expect, cast, new characters, key storylines and season 8 update In August 2021, Gibson was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Tests revealed tumors, and they underwent a radical hysterectomy and chemotherapy. They also suffered from Chronic Lyme Disease, which is not widely recognized by the medical community. Gibson wrote poetry about their experience with illness. One of their pieces described having dinner with their partner Meg after learning the cancer had returned. Gibson published seven poetry collections. Their works included themes such as gender, LGBTQ topics, mental health, and social justice. Gibson also authored a memoir titled How Poetry Can Change Your Heart. Their book Lord of the Butterflies has sold more than 20,000 copies September 2023, Governor Jared Polis named Gibson the 10th Poet Laureate of Colorado. The honor recognized their influence on the community and literary contributions. Their work reached many readers across the state and their death, tributes appeared online from writers and bookstores. Boulder Book Store posted on X that staff members loved Gibson and appreciated hosting their readings. Author Joseph Fasano posted, 'RIP Andrea Gibson, a brilliant poet.' Also Read: New Video Game Releases 2025: See complete list of titles and platforms Gibson was in a relationship with fellow poet Megan Falley. The two began their relationship around 2015. They got engaged in 2022. Falley is also known for her spoken-word poetry and exact net worth figures are unavailable, Gibson's career showed strong financial and cultural value: Speaking engagements: Gibson charged around $10,000 to $20,000 per event, as per reports. Gibson charged around $10,000 to $20,000 per event, as per reports. Book sales: Their poetry collections sold widely, including Lord of the Butterflies. Their poetry collections sold widely, including Lord of the Butterflies. Music albums: They released several spoken-word albums. They released several spoken-word albums. Online platform: Gibson co-founded STAY HERE WITH ME, an online community that promoted art and suicide prevention. Who was Andrea Gibson's partner? Andrea Gibson's partner was poet and author Megan Falley. They were together since 2015 and got engaged in 2022. What was Andrea Gibson's poetry about? Andrea Gibson's poetry covered gender, LGBTQ topics, mental health, social justice, and personal illness experiences.
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Andrea Gibson Dies: Who is poet's partner? Here's cause of death and net worth of LGBTQ activist
Andrea Gibson , a well-known poet from Colorado, has passed away at the age of 49. Gibson's friends and family confirmed the news. Ariana Huffington, founder of Huffington Post and a close acquaintance, shared that Gibson died after a long fight with cancer. Andrea Gibson Moved to Colorado in 1999 Andrea Gibson was born in 1975 in Maine. They moved to Boulder, Colorado, in 1999. In Colorado, they began performing at open mic poetry events. Gibson soon became a four-time Denver Grand Slam champion. In 2008, they won the Women of the World Poetry Slam. LGBTQ Rights Activist Gibson was openly non-binary and used they/them pronouns. They were a vocal advocate for LGBTQ rights. Their poetry often focused on gender, identity and mental health. Their writing reflected personal struggles and social issues. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Investigadora argentina revela hallazgos sobre el magnesio Salud Esencial Leer más Undo Also Read: Virgin River Season 7: Is release date confirmed? See what to expect, cast, new characters, key storylines and season 8 update Andrea Gibson Cancer Diagnosis and Health Struggles In August 2021, Gibson was diagnosed with ovarian cancer . Tests revealed tumors, and they underwent a radical hysterectomy and chemotherapy. They also suffered from Chronic Lyme Disease, which is not widely recognized by the medical community. Gibson wrote poetry about their experience with illness. One of their pieces described having dinner with their partner Meg after learning the cancer had returned. Live Events Andrea Gibson Published Works and Poetry Career Gibson published seven poetry collections. Their works included themes such as gender, LGBTQ topics, mental health, and social justice. Gibson also authored a memoir titled How Poetry Can Change Your Heart. Their book Lord of the Butterflies has sold more than 20,000 copies globally. Appointed Colorado Poet Laureate in 2023 In September 2023, Governor Jared Polis named Gibson the 10th Poet Laureate of Colorado. The honor recognized their influence on the community and literary contributions. Their work reached many readers across the state and beyond. Tributes from Friends and Readers After their death, tributes appeared online from writers and bookstores. Boulder Book Store posted on X that staff members loved Gibson and appreciated hosting their readings. Author Joseph Fasano posted, 'RIP Andrea Gibson, a brilliant poet.' Also Read: New Video Game Releases 2025: See complete list of titles and platforms Andrea Gibson Personal Life and Partner Gibson was in a relationship with fellow poet Megan Falley. The two began their relationship around 2015. They got engaged in 2022. Falley is also known for her spoken-word poetry and writing. AP Andrea Gibson's partner was poet and author Megan Falley. Andrea Gibson, left, and Megan Falley, the subjects of the film "Come See Me in the Good Light," pose for a portrait during the Sundance Film Festival on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, in Park City, Utah. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) Andrea Gibson Net Worth and Income While exact net worth figures are unavailable, Gibson's career showed strong financial and cultural value: Speaking engagements: Gibson charged around $10,000 to $20,000 per event, as per reports. Book sales: Their poetry collections sold widely, including Lord of the Butterflies. Music albums: They released several spoken-word albums. Online platform: Gibson co-founded STAY HERE WITH ME, an online community that promoted art and suicide prevention. FAQs Who was Andrea Gibson's partner? Andrea Gibson's partner was poet and author Megan Falley. They were together since 2015 and got engaged in 2022. What was Andrea Gibson's poetry about? Andrea Gibson's poetry covered gender, LGBTQ topics, mental health, social justice, and personal illness experiences.
Newsweek
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Donald Trump Threatens to Take Away Rosie O'Donnell's Citizenship
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. President Donald Trump said Saturday that he is giving "serious consideration" to taking away citizenship from American-born comedian Rosie O'Donnell. In a post on Truth Social Saturday, Trump said O'Donnell "is not in the best interests of our Great Country." "She is a Threat to Humanity, and should remain in the wonderful Country of Ireland, if they want her," Trump said, adding, "GOD BLESS AMERICA!" O'Donnell has long criticized Trump, with comments being made during her time as a host on ABC's talk show The View back in 2006. At the time, Trump was the owner of the Miss USA Pageant, and O'Donnell questioned how he would be a moral compass to the women competing, a Huffington Post article published Saturday reported. "Left the first wife, had an affair, left the second wife, had an affair, had kids both times," O'Donnell said on the show adding, "But he's the moral compass for 20-year-olds in America?" This is a breaking news story. Updates to come.
