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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
The White House unveils Donald Trump's new official presidential portrait; BUT Grok paints it better!
Another day, another Trump-inspired template for memes! The White House unveiled the new official presidential portrait of on June 2, in an X post. The video shared by the White House shows a person hanging Trump's new portrait on a wall, followed by a close-up of the photograph. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 'NEW OFFICIAL PRESIDENTIAL PORTRAIT JUST DROPPED,' the White House captioned the post. The image shows him in a blue suit with a red tie, looking straight ahead with a serious expression. The background is completely black, with lighting focused on the center of his face. In his last presidential portrait, Trump was seen wearing a blue jacket and blue tie. In the background of the photo, an American flag could be partially seen along with another object on the right side that is brown in color. Internet's take: Whenever there's new Trump content, it can't not be a field day for the internet! The unveiling of the new presidential portrait followed the same rule. Notably, this is Trump's second presidential portrait during his second term as the POTUS. The first one was unveiled earlier this year, in January. This time, netizens asked Grok to paint the presidential portrait of Trump, and boy, the AI Chatbot did not disappoint! Now, Grok is a generative artificial intelligence chatbot developed by xAI, based on a large language model (LLM) of the same name, and was launched in November 2023 by , who has been (rather, used to be) a great ally of the US President. Grok is designed to be conversational and is known for its "sense of humor" and direct access to the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) and when asked to conjure a presidential portrait of Trump, it got to the task! Upon one internet user's request, Grok painted Trump, 'in the style of a clown,' and for another user, it turned the POTUS' portrait into a painting of a marble sculpture! That's not it. Now that Trump and tacos go hand-in-hand, Grok put a plate of tacos right inside the frame! If that was not enough, another internet user hailed Trump as the Taco Lord with a taco-inspired costume and a taco-like headgear and called it the 'preferred' portrait. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Not just that, one internet user commented that the presidential portrait of Trump, 'Looks like sh**',' while another went into a full-blown frenzy, saying, 'Looks like someone painted a haunted rotisserie chicken just moments before it asked to suspend the Constitution. I've seen less tension in a gas station Bigfoot drawing.' What is a presidential portrait? A presidential portrait is an official depiction of a sitting head of state, often commissioned to commemorate their time in office and to serve as a lasting representation of their legacy. The tradition first started with Gilbert Stuart's portrait of George Washington, and has continued with most subsequent presidents. These portraits are typically displayed in governmental institutions such as the White House, national galleries, and legislative buildings, where they contribute to the historical record and public memory. Trump's first official presidential portrait was released the day before his inauguration during his first term as the US President and was used for the official @POTUS X account until May 5, 2017. The National Portrait Gallery commissioned his painting, using donations from Trump's Save America PAC. A new portrait for Trump's second term was unveiled on January 17, 2025, when Trump commenced his second term as the POTUS. The latest portrait was announced on June 2. Elon Out, Trump Hunts For New DOGE Chief; Karoline Drops Big Hint | Meet Contenders
Express Tribune
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
French farmers protest in Paris over bill easing farm rules
Tractors are parked in front of the French National Assembly during a farmers protest in Paris on May 26, 2025. PHOTO: ALJAZEERA Listen to article Farmers have staged protests across Paris, blocking highways and rallying outside the National Assembly on Monday, in opposition to proposed legislation that would ease environmental restrictions on agriculture. The demonstrations, organised by France's main farming union FNSEA, come in response to amendments filed by opposition lawmakers to a controversial bill that would loosen controls on pesticide and water use. Around ten tractors were parked near the National Assembly as over 150 farmers from regions including Île-de-France, Grand Est and Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur gathered to pressure MPs debating the bill. The proposed law, introduced by far-right MP Laurent Duplomb, seeks to simplify administrative procedures for breeding facilities, relax water use rules to encourage irrigation reservoirs, and reintroduce acetamiprid — a neonicotinoid pesticide banned in France since 2018 due to its environmental impact, particularly on bee populations. Supporters, including FNSEA, argue the pesticide is already authorised elsewhere in the EU and is less harmful than other alternatives. They claim the broader legislation is essential to maintaining France's agricultural competitiveness in the face of rising production costs and stringent EU regulations. 'This bill to lift the constraints on the farming profession is very important to us,' FNSEA Secretary-General Hervé Lapie told AFP. 'We've been fighting for this for 20 years. We don't have the patience to wait any longer.' However, environmental groups and unions representing small-scale and organic farmers warn the changes would favour industrial agriculture and undermine environmental protections. Critics on the political left have proposed amendments aimed at maintaining stricter standards, prompting concern among protesting farmers. 'We're asking the lawmakers, our lawmakers, to be serious and vote for it as it stands,' said Julien Thierry, a grain farmer from Yvelines, criticising MPs from the Greens and left-wing France Unbowed (LFI). Ecologists MP Delphine Batho called the bill 'Trump-inspired,' while LFI's Aurélie Trouvé described it in Le Monde as 'a political capitulation' and 'an ecological turning point.' FNSEA President Arnaud Rousseau said protests would continue through Wednesday, with farmers from Centre-Val de Loire and Hauts-de-France regions expected to join. Demonstrations are also planned in Brussels next week as farmers across Europe push back against EU green policies and environmental regulations. Farmers across the continent have secured concessions in recent years after protesting what they see as burdensome red tape and unfair competition from cheaper imports.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Soho Apparel Group Rallies Behind Trump's Made-in-America Agenda, Unveils Aggressive U.S. Manufacturing Expansion
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif., May 23, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Soho Apparel Group, a leading private-label apparel company and trusted supplier to major U.S. retailers including Nordstrom, Tillys, Marshalls, Ross, Burlington, TJ Maxx, and Dillard's proudly announces its alignment with President Donald J. Trump's agenda to revitalize American manufacturing. Since its founding in 2002, Soho has grown into a cornerstone of the apparel industry, operating from a 300,000-square-foot facility in the City of Industry, California. In a strategic move to bolster domestic production and reduce dependence on foreign supply chains, Soho Apparel Group is launching an ambitious expansion plan to increase its U.S.-based manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics operations by 300% by 2026. This initiative will create significant job opportunities for American workers and strengthen the nation's industrial foundation. James Chen, founder of Soho Apparel Group, expressed his enthusiasm: "California was once a powerhouse of American manufacturing, and with President Trump's leadership, we see a clear path to restoring that legacy. We are proud to support the President's vision by bringing production back to the U.S., creating jobs, and contributing to the revival of the American Dream." Limited Time Edition Trump Swag To celebrate this commitment, Soho Apparel Group will launch a limited-edition line of Trump-inspired merchandise, including patriotic socks and fanny packs. All proceeds will go toward supporting the Trump Presidential Library, with more details to follow on our website. View source version on Contacts Sign in to access your portfolio
Business Wire
23-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Soho Apparel Group Rallies Behind Trump's Made-in-America Agenda, Unveils Aggressive U.S. Manufacturing Expansion
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Soho Apparel Group, a leading private-label apparel company and trusted supplier to major U.S. retailers including Nordstrom, Tillys, Marshalls, Ross, Burlington, TJ Maxx, and Dillard's proudly announces its alignment with President Donald J. Trump's agenda to revitalize American manufacturing. Since its founding in 2002, Soho has grown into a cornerstone of the apparel industry, operating from a 300,000-square-foot facility in the City of Industry, California. In a strategic move to bolster domestic production and reduce dependence on foreign supply chains, Soho Apparel Group is launching an ambitious expansion plan to increase its U.S.-based manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics operations by 300% by 2026. This initiative will create significant job opportunities for American workers and strengthen the nation's industrial foundation. James Chen, founder of Soho Apparel Group, expressed his enthusiasm: 'California was once a powerhouse of American manufacturing, and with President Trump's leadership, we see a clear path to restoring that legacy. We are proud to support the President's vision by bringing production back to the U.S., creating jobs, and contributing to the revival of the American Dream.' Limited Time Edition Trump Swag To celebrate this commitment, Soho Apparel Group will launch a limited-edition line of Trump-inspired merchandise, including patriotic socks and fanny packs. All proceeds will go toward supporting the Trump Presidential Library, with more details to follow on our website.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
RFK Jr. calls for healthier school meals as Trump cancels program that funded them
Tucson : First-graders at John B. Wright elementary school in Tucson bounced into the brightly lit lunchroom, chattering with friends as they grabbed trays featuring juicy mandarin oranges, cherry tomatoes and butter lettuce, all grown at nearby farms that coax fresh produce from the Sonoran Desert. Those fruit and vegetables were supplied with the help of the federal Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program, or LFS, which was set to distribute $660 million to school systems and child care facilities in 2025, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture ( USDA ). The USDA abruptly canceled the program in March as part of President Donald Trump 's plans to gut the federal government. "People think it's crappy food, it's processed, unhealthy, they think it's mystery meat," said Lindsay Aguilar , who heads up the Tucson Unified School District's nutrition program. "Parents associate it from when we were in school 23 years ago. It is completely different from what it used to be." The Trump administration's mixed messages on school meals -- funding cuts alongside calls for healthier, and more costly options -- create a challenge for those involved with school nutrition programs, they told Reuters. As part of his Trump-inspired campaign to "Make America Healthy Again," Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has accused schools of feeding children unhealthy food laden with food dyes and additives. "We need to stop poisoning our kids and make sure that Americans are once again the healthiest kids on the planet," Kennedy said at an event with U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins late last month, adding that the two agencies would be "looking at" school meals. Aguilar is skeptical. "In my opinion, if you want to make America healthy again, you have to invest in your school nutrition programs," rather than cutting them, she said. "To me, it's like, walk the talk." Kennedy did not respond to a request for an interview and a department spokesperson did not respond to a request for comment. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, 29.5 per cent of Tucson Unified School District families received SNAP food benefits in the last 12 months, well above the national average of 19.6 per cent. Many live in so-called food deserts, where there is little access to affordable, fresh food, and large grocery stores are far away. That reliance on federal nutrition support stands in sharp contrast to the area's thriving food scene. Flanked by mountain ranges, and located just 68 miles from Mexico, Tucson sits within an actual desert, studded with soaring Saguaro cacti and buzzing with wildlife. In that landscape, with its 4,000-year-old agricultural heritage, farmers grow crops like prickly pear cactus, mesquite and chiltepin peppers that award-winning chefs serve at high-end restaurants. But outside culinary circles, hunger haunts many homes. Juanita Mesquita, a school district Student Success Specialist and a member of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe, sits with colleagues at one of the district's Family Resource Centers, located in southwestern Tucson near Pascua Yaqui and Tohono O'odham reservations. Mesquita works with Native students to help them graduate, and said hunger is an ever-present obstacle. "This morning, I had a little girl saying her stomach hurt because she didn't eat," she said. Roxanne Begay-James, the district's director of Native American Student Services, said her family lives six miles away from the nearest large supermarket. "I know in some neighborhoods here in Tucson, they have their little markets on the weekends where they can get produce and veggies and fresh baked goods. We don't have that out here," she said. At Wright Elementary, Principal Brenda Encinas said a student at her school reported eating ice cream for dinner because there was no other food at home. FREE SCHOOL MEALS All students in the Tucson Unified School District are able to eat at no charge through the USDA's Community Eligibility Provision, which allows the country's highest poverty schools to provide free breakfast and lunch to their students without collecting individual applications. Aguilar makes sure those school meals are healthy, and packed with fresh produce. In a conference room at the Shamrock Foods distribution center in Phoenix, Aguilar and close to a hundred school nutrition program staffers gathered at a meeting of the Arizona School Nutrition Association on April 30. They shared anxieties about funding cuts and made plans to lobby state legislators to protect their school meal programs. They also grumbled about perceptions, buoyed by Kennedy, that school nutrition is poor, even dangerous. Since 2010, the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, championed by former first lady Michelle Obama and signed into law by former President Barack Obama, has required schools to serve more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fat-free or low-fat milk, and fewer foods high in sodium and trans fat. Yet Kennedy regularly blames school food for chronic illnesses affecting American children. Kennedy recently visited Arizona to celebrate a newly passed state law banning certain dyes and additives in school meals. Those ingredients were in just a few items in Aguilar's district, she said, and some were already being phased out. After lunch at Wright Elementary school, staffers gathered at the school nutrition program's central office to try out new recipes for ranch dressing -- an item Aguilar said would need to change to comply with the law. The old dressing contained titanium dioxide, one of the ingredients on the Arizona list, used to make food look whiter. The Food and Drug Administration has deemed it safe. She said plans were in the works to change that recipe before the law was passed. Aguilar says the relationships her district has been building with local farmers stretch back several years before the launch of LFS. The district partnered with the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona and Pivot Produce, which distributes food from Tucson area farms to buyers, to provide the schools with local produce. More menu upgrades came with the addition of LFS. For instance, USDA requires that schools serve at least a half cup of dark green vegetables every week. A common choice is romaine lettuce, Aguilar said. But there were quality issues with the romaine the district was purchasing, so it tried using locally grown butter lettuce. The lettuce cost more, and needed to be washed and chopped by staff, but it was fresher, she said. "We've introduced this local product that does take more labor and time and love to prepare. But in the end, our staff wanted that product because they saw the difference in that quality."
