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CNA
43 minutes ago
- Health
- CNA
Trump diagnosed with vein issue after leg swelling and hand bruising
WASHINGTON: United States President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with a common, benign vein condition, the White House said on Thursday (Jul 17), following speculation about his heavily bruised hand and swollen legs. The 79-year-old, who in January became the oldest person ever to assume the presidency, was found to have "chronic venous insufficiency", Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters. The widely noted discolouration on Trump's right hand, meanwhile, was "tissue irritation from frequent handshaking" and the use of aspirin as part of a standard cardiovascular treatment, she said. Presidential physician Sean Barbabella said Trump "remains in excellent health" despite the condition, in a letter released by the White House. The Republican frequently boasts of his good health and energy levels while the administration recently even posted an image depicting him as Superman. Trump has alleged that Democrats covered up the mental and physical decline of his predecessor, Joe Biden, who was 82 when he left office in January. Now, Trump, who said after undergoing a routine medical check-up that he was in "very good shape", has been forced to answer questions about his own health. Leavitt's revelations follow widespread online discussions about the president's visibly swollen ankles, seen in particular at the recent FIFA Club World Cup final in New Jersey, and a bruised hand that often appeared to be covered with makeup. "In recent weeks, President Trump noted mild swelling in his lower legs," Leavitt said, adding that he was examined by White House doctors "out of an abundance of caution". Ultrasound tests "revealed chronic venous insufficiency, a benign and common condition, particularly in individuals over the age of 70". The condition involves damaged leg veins that fail to keep blood flowing properly. Leavitt said Trump had asked her to share the diagnosis "in the effort of transparency". "PRETTY COMMON" Dr Matt Heinz, an internist and hospitalist from Tucson, Arizona, told AFP that chronic venous insufficiency is "pretty common", especially in older adults. It results from vein valves becoming less effective. "It comes with age, gravity, and obesity doesn't help if that's a condition that people suffer from. I know the president's been losing some weight, though, so I think that's probably a little better," he said. The White House pressed home its message that the condition did not pose a serious risk to Trump, saying that "importantly, there was no evidence of deep vein thrombosis or arterial disease". Trump had "normal cardiac structure and function, no signs of heart failure, renal impairment or systemic illness", added Leavitt. Of the hand bruising issue, Leavitt said: "This is a well-known and benign side effect of aspirin therapy." For months, however, the White House had previously dismissed questions about Trump's bruised hand, saying that it was purely down to handshaking. The health of US presidents has always been closely watched, but with the White House seeing its two oldest ever occupants since 2017, the scrutiny is now heavier than ever. Biden's health was a key issue in the 2024 election, and the then-president was forced to drop his campaign for a second term after a disastrous debate performance against Trump. Biden was diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer in May. As far as Trump was concerned, his condition was likely to be treated with compression socks, activity and maybe weight loss, rather than any "invasive" treatment such as prosthetic valves, Heinz said.
CBS News
an hour ago
- General
- CBS News
Cinnaminson man dies in Jackson Township, New Jersey, lightning strike at archery range
A 61-year-old man from Cinnaminson, New Jersey, died after being struck by lightning in Jackson Township on Wednesday. Robert Montgomery, of Burlington County, lived with his dogs and loved teaching archery. His neighbors described him as a nice guy. Eduardo Zambrano was stunned to learn that his next-door neighbor of more than 20 years had been killed. "I'm really sad that I won't see him around here anymore," Zambrano said. "He would clean my driveway and I would do the same for him." Montgomery was a volunteer at the Black Knight Bowbenders Archery Range. Montgomery and more than a dozen members of the Jackson Cub Scout Pack 204 were at the range for a competition Wednesday evening when the lightning strike happened with no warning. "It was just the finger of God went and pointed down and hit a tree real close by here, the Earth exploded, dirt went flying everywhere, and when I turned around, there was at least seven people down on the ground flat," said Gene Grodzki, who is also a volunteer and instructor at the range. Grodzki said he ran to get a defibrillator and performed CPR on Montgomery, but Montgomery didn't survive. According to Jackson Township Police, 14 others were hurt. Police said some suffered burns and others reported not feeling well. The youngest victim was only 7 years old. "It was the loudest thing I ever heard in my life and then you could hear things coming out of the trees," Grodzki said. Bob Helle, a former president at the range, said he knew Montgomery personally. "He was a great man, a good volunteer, helped the kids, helped the club you know. I think he's been with this club seven, eight years," Helle said. Understandably, Montgomery's family is still in shock and declined an interview. According to Scouting America, all of the Cub Scouts injured are expected to be OK physically.
Yahoo
an hour ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Haskell Handicapping Challenge Returns
Haskell Handicapping Challenge Returns originally appeared on Paulick Report. Coming off a year in which more than 320 players competed for over $160,000 in cash and prizes, Monmouth Park's $1,000 Haskell Handicapping Challenge returns on Saturday, July addition to featuring Monmouth's premier day of racing – headlined by the $1 million, Grade 1 NYRA Bets Haskell and the G2 United Nations – Haskell Day also is home to one of the nation's biggest handicapping contests. The Haskell Challenge can only be played online through ADW partners Xpressbet, TVG, and 4NJBETS. Players competing through TVG and 4NJBETS must pre-register with tournament director Brian Skirka by 3 p.m. Eastern time on Friday, July 18. Xpressbet players may pre-register with Skirka or sign up directly through Xpressbet up until noon on contest day. Per contest rules, there is a maximum of two entries per 2024 Haskell Challenge – won by New Jersey resident Pete Rogers – saw a record 323 entries. In total, the contest awarded 10 seats to the Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge (BCBC), two seats to the National Horseplayers Championship (NHC), and $50,000 cash. This year's event is expected to attract the same kind of attention amongst contest players.'A handicapping contest is only as successful as the support it receives from horseplayers,' said Skirka. 'I couldn't be more thankful for the support shown to the Haskell Challenge – and all Monmouth Park contests – by contest players across the country. Haskell Day has always been a premier day of racing, which makes it the perfect day to host a major handicapping contest.'To pre-register, players should contact Skirka at 732-571-6595 or bskirka@ A player's $1,000 buy-in is broken down into a $500 bankroll and $500 to the prize pool. All players must bet a minimum of five races at $100 apiece. Win, place, show, exacta, and doubles are permitted. All Monmouth Park live races make up the wagering players looking to win their way into the Haskell Handicapping Challenge, feeder contests are available on through Friday, July total, Monmouth Park will host over 10 handicapping contests throughout 2025. A full list of contest dates and rules can be found at This story was originally reported by Paulick Report on Jul 17, 2025, where it first appeared.
CBS News
2 hours ago
- Climate
- CBS News
Deadly lightning strike in New Jersey turned Cub Scout outing into mass chaos, witness says
A deadly lightning strike in Jackson Township, New Jersey, turned a Cub Scout outing into mass chaos Wednesday night, a witness said. Eleven boys and two girls with Cub Scout Troop 204 were getting an archery lesson at the Black Knight Bow Benders club when witnesses say, out of nowhere, a tree was struck by lightning. According to witnesses, it was cloudy at the time, but it wasn't raining and there were no severe weather warnings. Robert Montgomery, a 61-year-old instructor, was killed, and at least 14 others were injured and taken to local hospitals for treatment. According to the National Weather Service, this is the 12th lightning fatality in the United States this year and the second in New Jersey. Ten-year-old Ryan Coopey was among those injured. "I turn around and look, and there's bodies on the ground. Adults, kids, burns, just other parents and kids screaming," father Tom Coopey said. Coopey said troop leaders began performing CPR immediately, saving lives. The impact of the strike knocked Ryan out of his socks and sneakers, which ended up being shredded by the impact, Coopey said. He says his son is now resting as he heals from second-degree burns on his foot. "He's still in shock. Anxiety is still up," he said. Despite this traumatic event, Coopey says Ryan still wants to work his way up to Eagle Scout. According to Scouts of America, all but one of its members were released from the hospital Wednesday night. "Our thoughts and wishes for good health and healing are with all of those involved," the organization said in a statement, in part. Mike Luster, an instructor and 25-year member of Black Knight Bow Benders, said he was closest to the lightning strike. "It was a flash. I thought it was a bomb. And that was it, I was on the ground," he said. "It knocked me to the ground, and I said, what happened? Am I dead? I stood up and looked at my legs, and I thought my legs were blown off." Luster is grateful to have only injured his knee, but his friend and fellow volunteer instructor was killed. "I'm still shaken. I'm still very upset, crying. It should've been me. That was my position," Luster said. "He was a great man, a good volunteer. Helped the kids, helped the club," archery club life member Bob Helle said. Club members who were instructing the children say the strike was so powerful, one person was shot into a tree and the club's treasurer was injured, as well. "He just said he got singed, looks like he got a sun tan. You know, he sounded OK when I just talked to him," Helle said. Witnesses say police and paramedics arrived within minutes. The Cub Scout troop plans to hold a thank you benefit for the first responders who helped in the near future, Coopey said.
Daily Mail
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Real Housewives of New Jersey star risks new war with Teresa Giudice as she makes scathing remarks about her money problems
Teresa Giudice 's financial struggles have been brought up aimong the Real Housewives of New Jersey cast, despite the show being on pause. In March, it was reported that the Real Housewives of New Jersey star and her husband Luis 'Louie' Ruelas owed over $3 million in New Jersey state taxes. To date, Teresa, 53, has since paid off a $303,889 tax lien issued against her earlier this year, and Louie, 50, has paid off a December 2024 tax lien of $163,523. The amount in remaining taxes owed is $2,569,842, which stems from a March state tax lien filed against Louie, according to judgments seen by Daily Mail. Speaking to the Daily Mail on Tuesday at a Bella magazine event, RHONJ star Margaret Josephs, 58, shared how the cast is reacting to the 'unfortunate' news of the couple's money problems. 'I think everybody's used to unfortunate things, and no one wants anything bad. Regardless of how anybody feels about her, no one wants to see a sinking ship,' Margaret said, as she attended Bella magazine's cover party, Shorechella. Margaret is well known for her tense relationship with Teresa, and is especially close with Melissa Gorga, Teresa's estranged sister-in-law. When asked for her reaction to her costar's money issues, she insisted, 'I feel sorry for her, truthfully. No one wants that, and I hope she gets out of it. 'Truthfully, it's an unfortunate circumstance for that to happen [to] her again.' She continued: 'I mean, it sucks...I mean, what am I going to say? It sucks. I wish she would've made better choices in her partner in life, but I feel bad. 'I don't want anything bad for her. I never did.' Teresa married Louie in August 2022, almost a year after they got engaged, in an over-the-top wedding that was filmed as part of special episode. When asked if Louie has been positive for her life, Margaret responded, 'Obviously not!' 'I hope he helps get out of everything,' she added. However, she continued: 'I really don't even think about them truthfully until someone asks me. I try not to.' To date, Teresa has since paid off the $303,889 tax lien issued against her, and Louie has paid off his December 2024 tax lien of $163,523. The remaining taxes owed is $2,569,842, which is from a March state tax lien filed against Louie, according to judgments seen by Daily Mail After the news broke about Teresa and Louie's new legal problems, fans suspected that Teresa had 'learned nothing' from her previous marriage after she and her former husband Joe Giudice were sentenced to prison after pleading guilty in 2014 to 41 counts of bank, mail, wire and bankruptcy fraud. Joe also admitted to not filing a tax return from 2004 through 2008. Teresa ultimately spent 11 months in federal prison before Joe spent 41 months in prison. He was then deported to Italy in 2019 - but is now living in the Bahamas. He has been begging for President Donald Trump to pardon him so he can be reunited with his four daughters - Gia, 24, Gabriella, 20, Milania, 19, and Audriana, 15 - back in the United States. The mom-of-four has yet to address her tax problems and instead shut down an interview with Chicago's WGN-9 News on June 20, as seen in a viral video. When one of the hosts asked her, 'How is it that a family doesn't pay their taxes for years?' a visibly angry Giudice said: 'Okay, I'm done now.' She then fumbled to hang up her phone, and the perplexed hosts wondered, 'She didn't like that question! Isn't that part of the show?' 'I would love to have taught her crisis PR because I'm really good at it,' Margaret remarked, while adding that Teresa 'should have answered' the question. 'I think she could have handled the interview better,' she said. 'I would have handled it differently.' The fashion designer noted that she has not been in touch with Teresa since the season 14 finale, which aired on August 4, 2024 - followed by the nontraditional reunion, in which the divided cast filmed in separate rooms. 'We ended things on a very unfortunate note,' she told the Daily Mail as she insisted that they would not be on good terms again. 'I think our ship has sailed. Again, I don't want anything bad for her and her family. I hope they move on happily, but I think our ship has sailed,' she shared. RHONJ fans are still wondering what will happen to the future of the show since the cast - or potential new cast - has not begun filming. During an interview with The View on June 3, Andy Cohen revealed that the show 'was really on a deep pause,' but said they've since been 'actively' casting and 'looking at the future of what that will be.' It's unclear at this time who, if any, will be returning for the next season or if the show is going to be rebooted. Last season followed the lives of Margaret, Teresa, Melissa, Rachel Fuda, Dolores Catania, Danielle Cabral and Jennifer Aydin along with friend of the show, Jackie Goldschneider. Margaret told Daily Mail that she has 'referred some people' to casting producers for the next season of RHONJ, but insisted 'there's no update' Margaret told Daily Mail that she has 'referred some people' to casting producers, but 'there's no update.' However, she will be attending BravoCon in November in Las Vegas along with the other confirmed RHONJ stars Teresa, Melissa and Dolores.
