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Associated Press
4 days ago
- Health
- Associated Press
Teen With Spina Bifida Inspires in the Face of Physical Adversity
Jeana Hudnall was 18 weeks pregnant when doctors told her and her husband Harrison that their third child, Manny, would be born with spina bifida. She recalls what the doctor said next that helped them prepare for the difficult medical journey Manny faced after birth. 'The doctor said, 'He's going to be a bright light and joy in this world. He is a blessing.'' As Manny, grew up, those words proved true. Today, Manny, 15, is one of the most popular teenagers in his hometown in Minnesota where he spends his free time playing basketball and occasionally giving locker-room pep talks to some of his high school sports teams. With his sense of humor, unwavering optimism, and the support of his loved ones, he continues to create the life of his dreams. In this episode of our series Open Book, Manny shares how spina bifida impacts his life in unseen ways. Watch the video here. Visit 3BL Media to see more multimedia and stories from Medtronic
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Kevin O'Leary Says Steve Jobs Was 'Very Unpopular' And A 'Really Nasty Guy' — But Elon Musk? 'There's Never Been A Man Like Him'
Kevin O'Leary isn't shy with opinions. But during a debate last week hosted on Anthony Scaramucci's YouTube channel, the "Shark Tank" star revealed something unexpected: a brutal but respectful comparison between Steve Jobs and Elon Musk — and why he believes there's never been anyone quite like Musk. The debate, posted last week as part of Scaramucci's series "Open Book," featured a wide-ranging conversation covering President Donald Trump, crypto, Canada, and whether investors should side with Sam Altman or Musk. But when asked about the two AI titans, O'Leary didn't go with either. Instead, he took a hard left — straight into Apple territory. Don't Miss: 'Scrolling To UBI' — Deloitte's #1 fastest-growing software company allows users to earn money on their phones. Hasbro, MGM, and Skechers trust this AI marketing firm — "I worked for Steve Jobs," O'Leary said, after noting that his son Trevor works for Musk at Tesla and adding, "we love Elon." He described Jobs as "about 80% signal, 10% noise... not easy to work with, very unpopular, really nasty guy, but he really got it. Then came the pivot. "Elon has no noise. He's 100% signal," O'Leary continued. "He wastes zero time in his day. He can't. He'll walk away from a conversation with you if he's wasting time. He has zero time to waste. There's never been a man like him." The comparison wasn't meant as an insult to Jobs — far from it. O'Leary has long acknowledged how difficult Jobs was behind closed doors, but he's also made it clear that he admired him deeply. Trending: The team behind $6B+ in licensing deals is now building the next billion-dollar IP empire — In a Facebook post from last year, O'Leary reflected on working for the Apple co-founder. "What was it like working for Steve Jobs? It was BRUTAL! He was NOT a nice guy," he wrote. Attached was a clip of O'Leary candidly recalling how Jobs would "walk into a room and absolutely berate everybody in there." Despite that, O'Leary wrote, "I admired him for his steel vision and getting where he needed to go. He didn't let people get in the way." That track record — brilliance bordering on brutality — has been echoed in stories from those who knew Jobs personally. In her 2018 memoir "Small Fry," daughter Lisa Brennan-Jobs shared her account of growing up with him, including claims that he refused to install heat in her bedroom and once told her she would receive no inheritance. The takeaway, at least for O'Leary, seems to be that greatness often comes with difficult personalities — but in Musk's case, the delivery is different. Jobs may have berated people to get results, but Musk, he implies, simply doesn't waste time on anything — or anyone — that slows him it's Musk who now holds O'Leary's admiration — and not just because of his son's connection to Tesla. O'Leary pointed to Musk's relentless work ethic, efficiency, and boldness as traits that separate him from everyone else. "Thank goodness he's doing Doge right now," O'Leary said, half-jokingly. "He's going to save a sh*tload of money. That's great." As usual, Mr. Wonderful didn't hold back — and in doing so, he gave a brutally honest glimpse into the world of billionaires who play by a different set of rules, whether they're launching rockets or yelling in conference rooms. Read Next:Inspired by Uber and Airbnb – Deloitte's fastest-growing software company is transforming 7 billion smartphones into income-generating assets – Image: Shutterstock UNLOCKED: 5 NEW TRADES EVERY WEEK. Click now to get top trade ideas daily, plus unlimited access to cutting-edge tools and strategies to gain an edge in the markets. Get the latest stock analysis from Benzinga? APPLE (AAPL): Free Stock Analysis Report TESLA (TSLA): Free Stock Analysis Report This article Kevin O'Leary Says Steve Jobs Was 'Very Unpopular' And A 'Really Nasty Guy' — But Elon Musk? 'There's Never Been A Man Like Him' originally appeared on © 2025 Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
Irish Daily Star
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Star
Today Show host Jenna Bush Hager supported by fans as she confesses she is 'exhausted'
She is a busy working mom of three , so you can forgive Jenna Bush Hager for feeling run down. The Today Show host proved she is just like the rest of us when she admitted she was "exhausted" after a "really long day." Looking particularly glam in a blue cardigan with her hair freshly blow-dried, as she went through her make-up routine. Speaking to the camera, Jenna, who recently sparked concern among her fans about her appearance, posted a video on Instagram where she confessed, "I've had a long day, I'm really exhausted and I'm about to get ready for a date night." Read More Related Articles Scott Pelley speaks out on 60 Minutes turmoil as producer resigns amid Trump lawsuit Read More Related Articles Bono reveals his favorite song of all time - and it's a Bob Dylan deep cut Fans flocked to social media to comment and cheered her on after she confessed she was just like us mere mortals. One wrote under her post, "My queen so beautiful. Have a great dinner with your partner." A second chimed in, "Beautiful", while a third said her make-up looked "radiant." Jenna Bush Hager sparked concern after admitting she is so tired (Image: '@jennabhager/instagram) Although may fans had nothing but praise for Jenner, her use of the concealer in a previous post had sparked some concern. Jenna recently sparked concern among her fans with a new post on Instagram. The former first daughter uploaded a brief clip highlighting the use of a makeup concealer being applied under her eyes. While numerous fans complimented her, there were also comments raising alarms about the appearance of her right eye. One user pointed out, "Something is wrong with her eye or eye muscle. Go see a doctor." While another expressed unease commenting, "Jenna's eye is turned in to the side." For all the latest news straight to your inbox, sign up for our FREE newsletters here . Another concerned follower gently recommended, "Jenna, not to intrude, but you may want to check w/ an ophthalmologist. My son had this same issue w/ his eyes and it was fixed w/a day surgery procedure. You are beautiful though!" The busy mom just doesn't stop. Just recently she brought more exciting news as she revealed her trip to Nashville for the inaugural Read With Jenna book festival. The literary celebration will be full of activities including intimate author conversations, vibrant book club discussions, signings, meet-and-greets, a special recording session of Jenna's Open Book podcast and even live tunes to groove to. "I am SO excited to announce our first ever @readwithjenna book festival! ! Join us to connect with fellow book lovers and meet some of your FAVORITE authors - Elin Hilderbrand, Ann Patchett, Alison Espach, Chris Whitaker, Amity Gaige, Rumaan Alam, Jessica Soffer, Emma Straub and Jean Kwok. Plus, a performance by the incredible @blessingoffor," an exuberant Hager posted on Instagram. The news sparked an enthusiastic response from her audience, who flocked to the comments section of her social media post to share their excitement. "Excited to hear about your Nashville event - you and your mother have done great things for literacy in this country. Keep up the good work, @jennabhager," one supporter wrote. For the latest local news and features on Irish America, visit our homepage here .
Irish Daily Star
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Star
Jenna Bush Hager recalls time dad George W. Bush went ‘all Nancy Reagan' on friend's parent
Though George W. Bush is known for his playful demeanor, his daughters remember how protective he was throughout their childhood. Jenna Bush Hager has made a name for herself on the ' Today Show ,' but she comes from a political family. She recently shared that she's heading to Nashville for a Read With Jenna book festival, which will feature author chats, club talks, signings, meet-ups, a special episode taping for Jenna's Open Book podcast, and live music. On the Monday show of 'Today with Jenna & Friends,' Jenna shared an incident when her father lost his cool on a fellow parent. She's had a rotating list of co-hosts recently on her show, with this week's co-host Justin Sylvester. Read More Related Articles Jenna Bush Hager left in tears over emotional dedication involving career move Read More Related Articles Donald Trump and Melania slammed as they're caught chatting and smiling at Pope Francis' funeral Jenna explained: 'Once, my sister had a playdate, a sleepover in first grade. The mom let them watch A Fish Called Wanda when they were 6 and 7.' The 1988 movie has an R rating, meaning it's probably not suitable for children. It is a heist comedy film starring John Cleese and Jamie Lee Curtis that features some nudity and profanity. Jenna recalled a story of when her dad George W. Bush lost his cool on another parent (Image: Getty Images) Sylvester questioned: 'Your mother must have blew a gasket.' But Jenna revealed who was actually mad. 'You know who it was? It was actually my dad,' she said. 'My dad went all Nancy Reagan on that mom.' She also added: 'He went a little Tipper Gore, you know what I'm saying?' Jenna Bush Hager said her father George W. Bush went "all Nancy Reagan" on a friend's parent (Image: Bettmann Archive) Both Nancy Reagan, wife of former President Ronald Reagan and Tipper Gore, wife of former Vice President Al Gore, were known as advocates for moral issues, like parental controls over children's media. Jenna is twins with sister Barbara Pierce Bush. They are currently promoting their new book, I Loved You First. The book celebrates the bond between parents and children. Barbara was also a guest host on Jenna's show recently, and they were joined by mom Laura Bush to discuss the book. She was touched by the sweet tribute from her daughters. She said to the twins: "Daddy and I did love you first. Jenna and her husband - former President George W. Bush - are grandparents to the twins five children." For the latest local news and features on Irish America, visit our homepage here .
Yahoo
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Literary pick for week of April 27: An Evening with Jim Moore
Jim Moore, a widely praised poet who divides his time between Minneapolis and Spoleto, Italy, celebrates publication of his new collection, 'Enter,' during An Evening With Jim Moore at 7 p.m. Friday at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S., Mpls., presented by the Loft Literary Center and his publisher, Minneapolis-based Graywolf Press. He will be in conversation with Graywolf editor/publisher Carmen Gimenez. Moore, who will be 82 in June and has been writing poetry for more than five decades, was instrumental in bringing together the Minnesota poetry community in the late 1970s. In 'Enter,' Moore roams widely, from California to Italy, from remembering those who have passed on to his own shyness. Some of the poems reference the effects of COVID, so it's not surprising Graywolf calls this 'A collection of thoughtful meditations on hope at a moment when hope seems farfetched…' Moore, who has won four Minnesota Book Awards, is the author of eight books of poetry, beginning in 1975 with 'The New Body.' Here is the middle portion of his poem 'Where I Live Now,' an affectionate look at senior citizens in Spoleto who have seen so much in their lives: 'Twelve bells ring at noon from three churches, all at once. It is too much sometimes. They go on, my old people. They gave up long go, but they go on. Swallows and bats, wild asparagus when the season is right.' Tickets for An Evening With Jim Moore are $10. For information and pre-registration, go to St. Thomas hosting Emily Dickinson readings to celebrate poetry month 10 fiction and nonfiction books inspired by the Vietnam War Book publishers see surging interest in the US Constitution and print new editions Kao Kalia Yang makes history at Minnesota Book Awards Book Review: 'Hope Dies Last' visits visionaries fighting global warming
