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Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Trump slammed as 'insecure' for hiding Obama, Bush White House portraits
US President Donald Trump has ordered that the portraits of Barack Obama and George W. Bush be moved to a less prominent position. Obama's portrait was placed at the White House entryway, prior to this. Donald Trump earlier had Barack Obama's portrait moved across the White House foyer to make space for his photo from when he survived the assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania. (Bloomberg) Trump's move underscores the tension that has always been there between the 44th and 47th presidents. Along with Obama, portraits of George Bush and his father George H.W. Bush, have also been removed. They will now be kept on top of a restricted staircase, in an area rarely seen by the public, NBC-affiliate WSAZ reported. Where has Trump kept the portraits? The portraits have been moved to the top of the Grand Staircase, CNN reported, citing sources. This is the chief stairway which connects the State Floor and Second Floor of the White House. The publication further noted that the area is restricted to members of the First Family, Secret Service agents, and some White House and executive residence staff. Also Read | Why does Donald Trump want the Nobel Peace Prize so badly? It's his self-image, and Obama, say analysts Obama's portrait is now firmly out of view of any visitor. The same fate has befallen the portraits of the Bush father-son duo. White House protocol and precedent calls for the portraits of most recent presidents to be placed most prominently – at the entrance of the executive mansion – so guests can see them during official events, and visitors can see them on tours, CNN reported. Notably, this is not the first time the Obama portrait has been moved either. In April, the portrait was moved across the grand foyer of the White House to make way for Trump's own portrait from when he survived the assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania. It has also been reported that Trump is involved in almost everything that is done to the aesthetic of the White House – be it big or small. The new ballroom he wants, for which the President has offered to pay $200 million out of his own pocket, and the recent redesign of the Rose Garden are testament to this fact. Trump called 'insecure' over removal of portraits Trump's move was slammed by many on X as 'insecure'. 'Trump has to be the most insecure president in US history,' one person said. Another commented, 'Trump is one of the most insecure presidents in history.' As is the case in such matters, Trump's move also found support from some quarters. 'Good, very good - where they belong, down the pecking order in history,' one X user noted about the decision to remove the Obama and Bush portraits. Trump vs Obama saga continues Trump's recent decision to remove the portraits comes after the President has already launched scathing attacks on his predecessor. Recently, Trump said from the Oval Office 'It's time to go after people', repeating the claim that Barack Obama and other officials had engaged in treason. This came after a new report from his intelligence director, Tulsi Gabbard, aimed at casting doubt on long-established findings about Moscow's interference in the 2016 election. Trump's attack had prompted a rare response from Obama's post-presidential office. 'Our office does not normally dignify the constant nonsense and misinformation flowing out of this White House with a response,' said Patrick Rodenbush, an Obama spokesman. 'But these claims are outrageous enough to merit one. These bizarre allegations are ridiculous and a weak attempt at distraction.' (With AP inputs)
Miami Herald
11-07-2025
- Miami Herald
America's ‘Most Boring' Cities List Sparks Outrage From Local Newsrooms
The phrase 'I'm bored' used to get me in some real trouble when I was young. It was my mom's ultimate pet-peeve. But a new study from Finance Buzz - that's caught the attention of numerous local news outlets, proves I wasn't alone. The list, which named America's top-20 most boring cities, has gone viral. WCNC – Charlotte, North Carolina's local NBC-affiliate – received plenty of responses to its Instagram post discussing the study. Charlotte checked in at No. 20 on the list, for what it's worth. What's America's No. 1 most boring city you are likely asking? Well, according to Finance Buzz, that would be Jacksonville, Florida. Here's the top 20: Jacksonville, FloridaWichita, KansasCorpus Christi, TexasSioux Falls, South DakotaMemphis, TennesseeSan Antonio, TexasOklahoma City, OklahomaColumbus, OhioTallahassee, FloridaPhoenix, ArizonaAlbuquerque, New MexicoLouisville, KentuckyLexington, KentuckyColorado Springs, ColoradoTulsa, OklahomaIndianapolis, IndianaTucson, ArizonaHouston, TexasVirginia Beach, VirginiaCharlotte, North Carolina A post from a local Jacksonville Instagram page drew reactions as well from its citizens. "Been living in Jax for 3 years…ain't no way it's NUMBER ONE on this list," a local replied. An Instagram page dedicated to the state of Arizona took offense as well to Phoenix being ranked number 10. "Yet everyone wants to move here," replied a user. Memphis, Tennessee, which checked in at No. 5, saw one of its city-dedicated Instagram pages make a post as well. "How is that possible with their history and culture as well as the music that it's known for?" asked a user. According to Finance Buzz, it considered population makeup, culinary scene, outdoor activities, nightlife and signature events and attractions in its evaluation of cities. Clearly, though, locals of the cities included in the list couldn't disagree more with the findings. Related: A $4.99 Trader Joe's Item Is Suddenly Taking Over Social Media Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Scottish Sun
20-06-2025
- Health
- Scottish Sun
Girl, 9, recalls moment she ‘picked up hand' & ‘started screaming' in horror shark attack as dad says ‘miracle' happened
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE nine-year-old girl has recalled the moment her hand was almost torn off in a savage shark attack while snorkeling with her mom. Leah Lendel underwent a six-hour surgery to repair her hand that was left "hanging by skin" after she was mauled by an eight-foot shark off Boca Grande beach in Florida on June 11. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 9 Leah Lendel spoke out about the horror shark attack on June 11 Credit: ABC NEWS 9 She had been snorkeling off a Boca Grande beach with her mom Credit: ABC News 9 A 9-year-old girl in Florida is recovering from surgery after a shark nearly bit her hand off while she was snorkeling off a Boca Grande beach last week. Credit: ABC News 9 Leah's mom said her daughter's 'instincts kicked in' and she ran out of the bloody water Credit: ABC NEWS "Something hard bit me and then tried to tug me away," she said at a news conference at Tampa General Hospital. While flanked by her parents and doctors, Leah recalled how she and her mom started screaming when they realized what happened. "I didn't see anything. I was just snorkeling," she said. "I went up to breathe. And then, something hard bit me and tried to take me away. "Then I pick up my hand and is all in blood. I start screaming with my mom". Nadia, Leah's mom, told reporters how she thought her daughter had lost a limb, saying "It was really, really bad" and that she didn't think her daughter "was going to have a hand." "It's some sort of miracle that now she has a hand," she added. "There was so much blood in the water right next to me, in an instant I knew it's a shark attack," Nadia said, adding that her daughter's "instincts kicked in". Leah ran out of the water where she was picked up by her dad and taken to the road where people rushed to help. "We [saw] that little girl come out from the water with no hand, it was... like everybody was in shock," eyewitness Alfonso Tello who was on a lunch break at the beach told NBC-affiliate WBBH. Shark attack reported at popular US beach as victim rushed to hospital just weeks after 1,600lb beast spotted in state One horrified beach goer who ran to Leah told CBS-affiliate WINK that her hand "was hanging but this whole thing was completely hanging out. You can see bones all completely red". A frantic 911 call revealed how those nearby wrapped towels around Leah's hand that was "completely destroyed" and put her arm in a tourniquet to stem the bleeding. Within four minutes, responders from the Boca Grande Fire Department were on scene and she was flown two hours to Tampa General. MIRACLE WORKERS Leah's doctors told reporters how there was a six-hour window for them to save her hand from the moment she was mauled by the shark. Statement from Leah Lendel's family following the shark attack Nine-year-old Leah experienced a terrifying and life-altering event. Her family has issued the following statement following the suspected bull shark attack in Boca Grande, Florida: "We want to say Thank You to everyone that is praying for our sweet Leah. "We are thankful for the quick response of everyone that was on scene, the construction workers, residents that ran out to help and the first responders and to all the Doctors/Nurses that are doing everything to help our girl. "Yesterday Leah had an extensive surgery on her hand (wrist & fingers). "The Doctors, were able to get blood flow to her hand and fingers. "She is showing some movement in two fingers but can't feel the rest. "The doctors will be doing another procedure tomorrow to see if there is anything else that needs to be done. "The fact that Leah has all her fingers attached is already a testimony. "From witnessing her wrist hanging on by just the skin, to have blood flow in all of her hand and fingers is truly a miracle. "Please keep praying for our family, our God is a miracle worker." Less than an hour after she arrived at the hospital, she was in surgery where they had to stabilize the bone and take blood vessels from her leg to help restore blood flow to her hand. "I was trying to hold myself together, Leah's dad Jay said. "I think I was crying more than she was." An x-ray of her hand shows how the skin, muscles, and bones in her hand were severed almost all the way across the middle. Doctors called the fact it was a shark bite a "curse and a blessing". 9 A 9-year-old girl in Florida is recovering from surgery after a shark nearly bit her hand off while she was snorkeling off a Boca Grande beach last week., Leah Lendel's hand following the shark attack Credit: Tampa General Hospital 9 Emergency services attended the 911 call before Leah was flown to Tampa General Credit: Lee County Sheriff's Office 9 Leah underwent an initial six-hour surgery in which blood vessels from her leg were put into her hand to help restore blood flow Credit: Instagram/ Their sharp teeth mean the cut was clean and not jagged, meaning there was "good tissue to work with and put back together in a timely fashion," Dr Alfred Hess said. Leah will still need physical therapy and to have the pins in her hand removed but her parents say they are "just thankful for everybody". "I didn't think it was possible because I was holding her hand in my hand and I didn't think there was any chance at all of saving it," he said. "I'm so thankful to the surgeons for making such a miracle." "I'm just very thankful she's alive," Jay added. Leah said could not wait to start "playing with all my siblings" once her wounds healed. Her family launched a GoFundMe page to help with her recovery which has received over $47,700 at the time of writing. This week, another shark attack was reported at a popular US beach and a 12-year-old girl was mauled by a 12ft alligator while playing in shallow water with her friends. 9 The nine-year-old emerged from the water with what looked like a bloody stump Credit: GoFundMe
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Abilene TV station damaged, knocked off air by storm
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A severe storm late Sunday damaged a TV station north of Abilene, Texas, according to the station's social media account. Pictures posted by KTXS show damage to a section of the station's roof and walls. Another picture shows a steel tower lying on the ground. KXAN sister station KTAB posted a gallery showing the storm's aftermath, including photos of KTXS. The station said that none of its employees were injured during the storm. Time codes on the social media posts suggest that the station was hit after 11 p.m. Sunday. KTXS Meteorologist Mark Rowlett said in a social media post that the damage was caused by strong winds. The damage knocked the station off-air, he said. KTXS is a Sinclair-owned station and ABC affiliate that covers the Abilene area. Nexstar-owned NBC-affiliate KRBC and CBS-affiliate KTAB, as well as Tegna-owned Fox-affiliated KXVA also serve the Abilene area. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Revolving Door Roundup: David Leavy Returns to Warner Bros. Discovery From CNN
Executive departure: David Leavy is returning to Warner Bros Discovery after a two-year stint at CNN as its chief operating officer. In a note to staffers, CNN chairman and CEO Mark Thompson said: 'David arrived at CNN in tumultuous times and did a brilliant job stabilizing the company at a difficult moment.' Leavy's direct reports will be split between Thompson and other CNN executives. Also leaving the network is Haley Talbot, who will be joining Punchbowl News as the director of editorial video strategy. While at CNN, Talbot was a reporter and producer covering Capitol Hill. CNN is also losing Brian Rokus, who is joining C-SPAN as a producer for Book TV, where he will produce special programming and series for the network's dedicated audience of non-fiction book lovers. Rokus spent 25 years at CNN, most recently overseeing the evening newsgathering operation for its Washington, D.C. bureau. In non-departure news, the network announced that Zachary Cohen is being promoted to senior reporter on the Pentagon team. Cohen previously served as a national security writer and reporter for CNN Politics. Justice O'Donnell: NBC News is promoting Kelly O'Donnell to chief justice and national affairs correspondent. In this role, she will lead the network's coverage of the Justice Department for all platforms. O'Donnell was previously the network's senior White House correspondent. New additions: MSNBC announced a pair of new hires with Keith Dilanian and Erielle Reshef joining the network in Washington, D.C. and New York City, respectively. Dilanian is MSNBC's justice correspondent, while Reshef joins as a national correspondent and fill-in anchor. Dilanian joins MSNBC from NBC News, where he has been a justice and intelligence correspondent since 2023. Reshef was previously with ABC News as a national correspondent. NYC Bound: Fox Weather is welcoming Bayne Froney as its newest on-air meteorologist based at Fox Weather HQ in New York City. Forney was previously with the NBC-affiliate WLEX-TV in Lexington, Kentucky. "I'm looking forward to working with the talented group of meteorologists at Fox Weather," Fornery said.
