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Newsweek
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Pregnant Woman's Behavior at Wedding Goes Viral: 'Would've Gone Into Labor'
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. A pregnant woman's exuberant dance moves at a wedding have been cheered on by other women, after going viral on TikTok. The woman, named Jacqueline Romney, made clear that she was not about to let a baby bump get in the way of her having fun at the recent event. The creator, known as @jacqsromney on the platform, had heard that being pregnant at weddings can be a pretty unpleasant experience, but showed that there is little truth to that with her joyous video. The short clip, posted on May 19, showed Romney dancing energetically at the wedding, surrounded by a group of friends and beaming with joy. The post has since been viewed more than 644,000 times and liked by over 36,000 users, drawing an outpouring of support and amusement from viewers, many of whom could relate to what it is like attending large events while pregnant. Jacqueline Romney dances at a wedding in a viral TikTok video. Jacqueline Romney dances at a wedding in a viral TikTok video. @jacqsromney Viewers were able to see Romney dancing confidently and joyfully in a blue dress, showing no signs of discomfort. An overlaid text on the video read: "Them: OMG going to weddings when you're pregnant is the worst. Me:" The video's comment section quickly lit up with praise and laughter. Several comments came from women who could relate to having had a great time at weddings and similar functions, despite preconceived ideas that they would struggle to feel comfortable and have fun. "Replacing drinks for snacks has been so fun," one viewer said, while another added: "This was me at a Pitbull concert eating a Jimmy John's BLT." "I got married at 34-weeks pregnant [and] had the time of my life," a third viewer shared. "I have two weddings coming up and seeing this makes me so happy," another added. Despite the overwhelmingly positive response to the clip, a number of TikTok users shared that they have had opposite experiences while pregnant and out and about at rowdy events. "I was 27-weeks when I went and danced until midnight then went to bed and woke up with Braxton hicks contractions," one viewer said, while another added: "I overheat so easily at 28-weeks I wish this could be me but I'm a sweaty mess." "I'm 22-weeks and was dancing like this at a festival and I swear I was so out of breath," another commented. "I would've gone into labor," another said. "You go girl." Do you have any funny or adorable videos or pictures that you want to share? We want to see the best ones! Send them to life@ and they could appear on our site.
NBC News
28-04-2025
- Health
- NBC News
Do weighted vests really work? Here's what to know before using one
After doing the same type of exercise for a while, you typically hit a plateau — your body might not be working hard enough for you to continue seeing results. If it's time to advance your fitness regime, try wearing a weighted vest. 'It's versatile and adds intensity to basic, functional movements,' says Joe Rodonis, a Tonal coach. 'A weighted vest is a great way to increase muscle activation and the challenge of a conditioning session without having to actually carry more weight with plates or dumbbells.' Below, I talked to fitness experts about their benefits and how to safely incorporate them into your workouts. Want more from NBC Select? Sign up for our newsletter, The Selection, and shop smarter. How I picked the best weighted vests Weighted vests usually look like tactical vests you secure with straps, and they equally distribute weight across your torso, says Rodonis. While deciding which model to buy, experts recommend keeping the following factors in mind, all of which I took into consideration while curating the best options. Style: Weighted vests come in two styles: tactical plate carriers and compact vests. Tactical plate carriers have compartments that hold weighted plates on the front and back of your body. Compact vests have weight embedded into their fabric and fit tighter to your body, so they're better for HIIT and CrossFit-style training, says Rodonis. Weight: To start, choose a vest that's about 5% to 10% of your bodyweight, says McKay Romney, a certified personal trainer and nutritionist based in Salt Lake City, Utah. For example, if you weigh 150 pounds, your ideal vest would be about 7.5 to 15 pounds. Weight adjustability: Prioritize buying a vest that lets you add or remove weights as needed. 'You can gradually increase the vest's weight by 5 to 10 pounds at a time as your strength and stamina improve,' says Romney. Tactical plate carriers are almost always adjustable, while compact vests typically aren't. Size adjustability: 'Your vest should be snug on the body and around the shoulders, making it comfortable and secure so it doesn't move around as you run and jump,' says Rodonis. He recommends looking for adjustable straps around the shoulders and torso, which let you customize the vest's size. Your vest should never restrict your movement while exercising, says Romney. Material: Look for durable materials like nylon and strong stitching that can withstand repetitive use, moisture from sweat and tough workouts. Experts also recommend buying a vest with a layer of breathable padding that prevents it from chafing against your skin, but won't make you overheat. The best weighted vests for workouts To recommend the best weighted vests, I rounded up options that align with expert guidance and are highly rated at major retailers like Amazon, Target and Walmart. The vests from Mir, Go Ruck, Hyperwear and TRX are Romney's favorite models. This weighted vest is one of the most simple and budget-friendly options that meets experts' guidance, making it ideal for beginners who need to get used to wearing one during workouts. The vest gets its weight from iron sand, which is evenly distributed throughout. It has two detachable zipper pockets to store your phone, keys and other belongings. Plus, the elastic straps are cushioned and adjustable, and they have reflective strips on them to help people see you in low light. Most weighted vests aren't machine-washable, but this one is, making it convenient to deep clean as needed. There's 3-pound iron weights in pockets across the front and back of the vest, each of which are removable — you can add or subtract individual weights as needed to increase or decrease the load. The vest, which is made from a cooling material, is also size adjustable with straps around the bottom near your ribs, according to the brand. In addition to this pull-over style, Mir sells a similar zip-up weighted vest. The founders of Go Ruck were in the Special Forces and CIA, so they design all their products based on their personal experiences and test them at events they host across the world. The brand's vest has pockets on its front and back to hold plates up to 30 pounds each (it can carry 60 pounds total), and you don't just have to use Go Ruck's weighted plates — the vest is compatible with plates from any brand. Its shoulder straps are wide and cushioned with a thick layer of padding, and its waistband is adjustable. The interior of the vest also has a lining that doesn't chafe against your skin, making it comfortable to wear shirtless, according to Go Ruck. Once you remove the plates, the vest is machine-washable. Weighted vests are typically on the bulkier side, but Hyperwear's hugs your body and is made from a stretchy, thin material. Since it's not likely to move around much while you're working out, it's ideal for cardio sessions. It has small removable steel weights across the front and back, and there's room to add additional weights if needed. The vest zips up the front, so it's easy to put on and take off, and its sides are size adjustable. You can buy the vest in small, medium, large, extra large and extra extra large sizes. If you have experience exercising in a weighted vest, you may eventually want to upgrade to a heavier option, like this one from TRX. It has adjustable Velcro shoulder straps, as well as waist straps you can tighten around your lower body for extra support. There's weighted blocks evenly distributed across the front and back of the vest. Its fabric is scuff- and dirt-resistant, according to the brand, and it has a textured interior, which gives the vest grip so it doesn't shift while you're moving. Editor's pick: Omorpho G-Vest I wear Omorpho's weighted vest on walks and on the elliptical machine, as well as during HIIT classes. (The brand sent me a courtesy sample to try.) It's covered in weighted stainless steel spheres encased in fabric and has a front zipper closure, as well as adjustable shoulder straps and side-cinch pulls. Since it's 5 pounds, the vest doesn't immediately make my training sessions feel more challenging, but a few minutes in, I definitely have to work harder than I would if I didn't have it on. The vest stays tight to my body and is very easy to move in, so wearing it doesn't restrict my ability to do exercises. There's also perforated fabric on the back that adds ventilation, which I appreciate since I always wear it when I'm doing cardio outside. You can buy the vest in small/medium and large/extra large sizes and it fits true-to-size, in my experience. How to properly wear a weighted vest Easing into workouts that incorporate a weighted vest is the best and safest way to get started. Before you put on a weighted vest, you need to make sure you can fully master the workout alone sans any additional weight. 'You can't progress until you have the basics under control,' he says. Learn a few exercises (fitness apps are a great resource) and do them frequently without additional weights, or practice how long you plan to walk or hike for. When you're ready to start using your weighted vest, put it on and go for a leisurely walk around your neighborhood or on a treadmill, says Romney. 'Walking is low impact, so your risk for injury is small,' he says. 'This short walk gives you a good opportunity to see how you feel while wearing the weighted vest, while remaining close to home if you need to take it off.' Incorporate the weighted vest into your regular workouts slowly. You can gradually increase its weight and how long you wear it for, but everyone's timeline is different, so don't rush. Meet our experts At NBC Select, we work with experts who have specialized knowledge and authority based on relevant training and/or experience. We also take steps to ensure that all expert advice and recommendations are made independently and with no undisclosed financial conflicts of interest. Why trust NBC Select? I'm a reporter at NBC Select who has written about fitness products for five years, including ankle weights, yoga mats, running sneakers and sports bras. To write this article, I interviewed two fitness experts about how to shop for and use weighted vests. Using their guidance, I rounded up highly rated weighted vests.
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Opinion: Utah's innovation blueprint can keep America ahead in the global tech race
A thriving culture of innovation and entrepreneurship is the foundation of the American spirit and has always powered our economic growth and global competitiveness in the 21st century. Especially in these turbulent and unpredictable times, leaning on innovative technologies will be critical to our future economic prosperity. Innovation has allowed America to solve our most pressing problems — medical breakthroughs have saved lives, high-tech manufacturing has secured our supply chains and new advancements in defense technologies will help us achieve peace through strength. America's leadership in technology, however, is at risk if policymakers do not adopt the right approach. Across the country, there have been movements advocating for heavy-handed regulatory measures in industries such as technology. These policies pose a significant risk to our thriving innovation ecosystem in emerging technologies like AI. Without a robust innovation sector, America is far more likely to struggle to maintain its competitive edge against China's rising influence. China is pouring state-backed resources into its tech sector and cheating to get ahead by stealing American intellectual property. For this reason, I urge the entire federal delegation to take strong action against China to ensure that Utah and the U.S. continue to lead in AI and other tech innovations. To compete with China, sound policymaking at the federal level is vital, but it will also take the support of each state. We all have something unique to offer America in this innovation race, and as Utahns, we should be proud that our state is setting an example for other states to follow. During my time as Senator Romney's chief of staff, I worked with Utah lawmakers to ensure that our policies lay a strong foundation for continuing to strengthen Utah's innovation capabilities and, in turn, the United States' capabilities. Utah has smartly seized the opportunity to leverage technology to transform our economy. Our tech sector accounts for an estimated $22.5 billion in economic impact, and we're projected to have the highest tech growth in the country over the next 10 years. A new report also found that Utah ranks number one in innovation capacity due to our state's higher education, talented workforce, startup incubators and collaborative culture. Major tech players call Silicon Slopes home, and our universities are leading in research and development of things like air quality, health, physics, space and so much more. This has allowed cities such as Salt Lake City, Provo and Lehi to be in the same conversation as the mainstream innovation hubs of New York City and Silicon Valley. With the emergence of artificial intelligence, our future potential is truly limitless. AI has the power to reshape entire sectors of the economy and further empower small businesses to thrive and grow. A U.S. Chamber of Commerce report found that 88% of small-business owners agree that AI has helped increase business efficiencies, and 91% of small businesses using AI are optimistic that it will support future growth. AI is also poised to add $19.9 trillion to the global economy, and startups, entrepreneurs, and small-business owners have much to gain from this technology and subsequent economic growth. Utah's title of national innovation leader didn't happen by chance. It was a balance of prioritizing innovation, venture capital activity, supportive policymaking and investing in research and development. The same playbook must be mimicked nationally, as losing the title of global tech leader will have far-reaching implications. The current chaos in our economy has made it even more critical for our Utah federal delegation to continue to be laser-focused on avoiding policies that undermine American innovation. Such policies will only weaken economic growth, the job market, small businesses and U.S. competitiveness. As Americans, we cannot consent to let our adversaries win in this battle, and in this instance, Utah can play a pivotal role in our success as a country. By supporting U.S. technology companies both large and small, creating a business-friendly environment, and fostering a healthy venture capital ecosystem to invest in innovation and cutting-edge technologies, Utah can maintain its role as a national leader in a dynamic innovation ecosystem and help America maintain its global tech leadership title. We must be smart and balanced in our approach to this industry, which is the backbone of our economy. Everything from our local economies to our global standing depends on it.
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Trump wants to pay immigrants under a self-deportation program
You'd be hard-pressed to find better examples of government waste than the ones in Donald Trump's cruel and illiberal anti-immigration agenda. He cost taxpayers millions of dollars with the use of military aircraft to fly migrants to Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, and other countries. His failed, disturbing plan to fill the U.S. military base in Cuba with thousands of imprisoned migrants ultimately proved to be little more than an expensive publicity stunt. And the American Immigration Council advocacy group recently calculated the high costs of such indiscriminate crackdowns and highlighted how Trump's crusade has scared many immigrants off their jobs in ways that have harmed U.S. industries and targeted American citizens and people without criminal records. It has also diverted valuable resources at agencies like Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Homeland Security Investigations unit, which Trump has ordered to focus on immigration enforcement. Now, Trump has a new proposal that sounds similarly suited to light Americans' tax dollars on fire. 'What we want to do is we're going to have a self-deportation program,' Trump said in an interview with Fox Noticias that aired Tuesday, adding: 'We're going to give them a stipend. We're going to give them some money and a plane ticket, and then we're going to work with them — if they're good, if we want them back in — we're going to work with them to get them back in as quickly as we can.' To state the obvious, no one should feel all that comfortable with their potential re-entry being contingent on the Trump administration's determination of their 'goodness.' But Trump's remarks reveal how he has come to embrace the idea of self-deportation — essentially, the same proposal that earned Mitt Romney mockery during the 2012 presidential race. At the time, even Trump called Romney's plan 'maniacal' and 'crazy' and said he thought it helped cost Romney the election. But Trump is all in on self-deportation now, amid reports that he and his administration are angry over the slow pace of deportations. His administration has launched an ad campaign encouraging immigrants to self-deport. It has reportedly classified some immigrants as dead to cut them off from financial services and crucial government benefits. And now he's desperately proposing a self-deportation plan that I can only presume will cost millions of dollars. In reality, there's a reason self-deportation has long been panned as an immigration enforcement strategy: It has proved to be costly and ineffective. As Benjy Sarlin reported for NBC News back in 2013, when Alabama instituted a law to promote self-deportations, it harmed the state's economy and some of the immigrants who left the country soon returned. It's easy to imagine Trump's plan resulting in similar failure. If effectuated, it would constitute the very kind of wasteful and flat-out stupid government spending that Trump and Elon Musk claim to loathe. This article was originally published on
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
FLASHBACK: Mitt Romney mocked in 2012 for self-deportation concept that has now become a reality
President Donald Trump's push to increase the number of illegal immigrants who self-deport was originally the brainchild of former Sen. Mitt Romney, who pitched the idea of encouraging voluntary departures during his 2012 bid for president. "The answer is self-deportation, which is people decide they can do better by going home because they can't find work here because they don't have legal documentation to allow them to work here," Romney said during a Republican primary debate in 2012, when asked how the U.S. could deport the millions of illegal immigrants in the country. Romney was largely mocked for the idea during that campaign, including by Trump, who told Newsax in November 2012 that Romney's "maniacal" and "crazy" proposal had turned off Latino voters. Thousands Leave Country Voluntarily Amid Trump Self-deport Push, Dhs Says Fast-forward to 2025, and self-deportation has become a central theme of Trump's effort to speed the overall number of removals, with Trump sending an Oval Office video message last month to illegal immigrants encouraging them to use the CBP Home app to voluntarily leave the country. "Leave now and self-deport voluntarily. If they do, they could potentially have the opportunity to return legally at some point in the future," Trump said in the video, adding that those who do not self-deport "will be found, they will be deported, and they will never be admitted again to the United States." Read On The Fox News App "Using the CBP home app to leave the United States voluntarily is the safest option for illegal aliens," Trump added. That message has seemingly hit home over the last month, according to Department of Homeland Security Data (DHS) shared with Fox News Digital, which shows that more than 5,000 people have used the app to arrange their voluntary departure to the United States. Immigration Think Tank Cooks Up Scheme To Use 'Snitches' To Force Migrants To Self-deport The push to increase that number has accelerated in recent days, with the administration unveiling a new plan to fine illegal immigrants who have received a final order of removal $998 for every day they fail to comply with the order and remain in the country. That fine is in addition to fines of $1,000-$5,000 for those who claimed they would self-deport but subsequently failed to do so. DHS has also released a flyer spelling out the benefits of self-deportation, which boasts that illegal immigrants will be able to keep the money they earned while in the United States and retain the ability to legally migrate to the country in the future. Trump Admin Unveils Plan Costing Migrants Massive Fine For Every Day They Don't Self-deport "Illegal aliens should use the CBP Home app to self-deport and leave the country now. If they don't, they will face the consequences," DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin told Fox News on Tuesday. "This includes a fine of $998 per day for every day that the illegal alien overstayed their final deportation order."Original article source: FLASHBACK: Mitt Romney mocked in 2012 for self-deportation concept that has now become a reality
