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2 days ago
- Business
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Vance makes tasteless joke about being assassinated in awkward Bitcoin speech
Vice President JD Vance made a tasteless joke as he took to the Bitcoin 2025 stage. Making his first public appearance in Las Vegas on Wednesday since taking office, Vance told the audience: "The secret service is a bit nervous because I told them, 'These Bitcoin guys really like guns.' But they really like the President and Vice President of the United States too! I think we're doing ok." The joke was met with lukewarm applause as the gathered Crypto and tech bros awaited the rest of the speech, which focused on assuring the group that the Trump administration has their best interests in their sights. Read More Related Articles Trump torched by supporters for 'garbage' Memorial Day rant where he called opponents 'scum' Read More Related Articles Trump 'to cancel all federal funds to Harvard' amid online speculation institution rejected Barron Vance assured the gathered Crypto royalty that they had Trump's support (Image: Right Side Broadcasting Network) Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, sons of President Donald Trump, will join Vance on stage at The Venetian Resort, along with White House cryptocurrency adviser David Sacks. After his election, President Trump expressed his commitment to making the U.S. a global leader in cryptocurrencies, earning him accolades from industry leaders who felt the previous administration had unfairly targeted digital assets. Vance spent a large chunk of his speech time reiterating Trump's support, and claiming that Democrats tried to kill the industry. "I'm here today to say loud and clear, with President Trump, crypto finally has a champion and an ally in the White House," Vance said to polite applause. "In our administration, we understand the full potential of the digital assets industry, not just as an investment, not just as a flashy technology, but as a symbol and driver of personal liberty for all our citizens, and we are dedicated to seeing that promise fulfilled," Vance continued. "The way that we see it, the people in this room are the digital pioneers of the American economy. And that's why our administration is doing something a little unusual in Washington. We're listening to all of you as you blaze the trail of innovation," Vance went on, maintaining his professional demeanor. Then, getting angrier, Vance alleged that it is the 'communists' that 'don't like' crypto. "Because we want to start to put in motion the strategic importance of Bitcoin for the United States government. We know that the PRC doesn't like Bitcoin. The People's Republic of China doesn't like Bitcoin. Well, we should be asking ourselves why is that? Why is our biggest adversary such an opponent of Bitcoin?' Vance questioned. He also went on to allege that Republicans prefer crypto, while Democrats prefer AI investments. "You know, one of the ways you hear this stated is that crypto is fundamentally a conservative or right-leaning technology, and artificial intelligence is fundamentally left-leaning or a communist system," said the Vice President. "Now I think that overstates things a little bit in both directions, but there, there's a fundamental element of truth to it," Vance 'joked.' According to The Washington Post, Vance is also expected to attend a political fundraiser in Las Vegas on Tuesday, with admission set at a whopping $1 million donation per person.
Irish Daily Star
4 days ago
- Irish Daily Star
Netflix's Cold Case The Tylenol Murders left me with these burning questions
*Warning - this article contains spoilers for Cold Case: The Tylenol Murders*. Netflix's newest true crime documentary delves into a chilling and morbidly intriguing case, but it has left me with more questions than answers. It can be somewhat exasperating when a docuseries doesn't provide all the answers, but that's just the nature of the beast sometimes. Particularly when the circumstances are shrouded in mystery. Back in 1982 in Chicago, at least seven people tragically lost their lives after consuming cyanide-laced Tylenol capsules. To this day, no one has been charged or held accountable for these deaths. Each episode explores the questions posed at the time and those that still linger. Speaking of, here are the burning ones the series left me with. Some victims were miles away from each other (Image: Netflix) Why label them as murders? Aside from the fact that it adds a dramatic flair, naturally. If the police had successfully charged and convicted someone for the poisonings, it would make sense to classify them as murders. Especially if their investigation had revealed a clear motive behind the culprit's actions. But even after spending considerable time discussing the life and deeds of James Lewis, the only named suspect, no motive is suggested. Isn't a motive necessary for a murder? The thought of a single individual randomly poisoning medications is truly horrifying. The reported deaths occurred miles apart, suggesting that the perpetrator may have travelled considerable distances and put in significant effort to poison bottles while concealing their actions. What was contained in the other extortion letters? James Lewis, featured in the documentary as the sole suspect behind the Tylenol deaths, was convicted of extortion. He confessed to authoring a letter demanding $1 million from the drug's manufacturers. In this letter, he allegedly stated that the killings would cease if the money was paid. For writing this letter, he served approximately 13 years in prison. However, this isn't the only letter he is said to have written. In 1981, when law enforcement searched his residence, they reportedly found multiple letters. Why would Lewis need to write various types of letters to different companies if he had tampered with Tylenol bottles? If he was indeed responsible, wouldn't he have written more than one letter to that specific company? The documentary reveals that this search took place in 1981, a year before the poisonings occurred. They also discovered a book about poisoning. Wouldn't the contents of the letters indicate if he planned to tamper with Tylenol bottles? Michelle Rosen in Cold Case The Tylenol Murders (Image: Netflix) What happened to James Lewis' wife? James Lewis claims he could confide anything in his wife. At one point, she was also listed as a wanted fugitive alongside her husband. However, she was never officially named as a suspect or charged by the police. Lewis suggests that his wife was livid when he told her about the extortion letter. It's unfortunate that the documentary producers persuaded Lewis to participate in the series but not his wife. Her perspective on everything that transpired would have been intriguing. While she might not have wanted to participate, the documentary doesn't clarify if this was the case. She was reportedly out of town when Lewis was discovered dead in their home in 2023. It's believed she continues to reside in their Massachusetts condo. Cold Case: The Tylenol Murders is streaming on Netflix
Irish Daily Star
4 days ago
- Politics
- Irish Daily Star
Seething Trump slams Putin for 'killing people' and claims 'something happened to this guy'
President Donald Trump slammed Russian President Vladimir Putin in a dramatic U-turn amid more sickening Russian attacks on Ukraine. Before boarding a plane to Joint Base Andrews in Washington DC Sunday, the Republican leader was asked by reporters about his relationship with Putin, which has soured as of late . Trump said he is considering more sanctions on Russia amid the war with Ukraine, but would not reveal the intimate details of his retaliation. "I'm not happy with what Putin is doing. He's killing a lot of people," said a furious Trump on the runway at Morristown Airport. "I don't know what the hell happened to Putin. I've known him a long time. I've always gotten along with him." Read More Related Articles JD Vance's random demand for what he wants from Pope Leo Read More Related Articles Melania Trump's true feelings towards Donald Trump picked up by lip reader "But he's sending rockets into city and killing people. Something happened to this guy. I don't like it at all. "We're in the middle of talking and he's shooting rockets in Kyiv and other cities. I'm very surprised." (Image: AP) Over the last couple of days, Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, and other regions came under a massive Russian drone-and-missile attack that killed at least 12 people and injured dozens. Ukrainian officials described it as the largest aerial assault since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. When asked by reporters what he's going to do about Putin, Trump added: "We'll see what we're going to do. What, am I going to tell you? You're the fake news. You're totally fake." (Image: AFP via Getty Images) This comes after a phone call between the two leaders centered on potential peace talks to resolve the Russia-initiated conflict in Ukraine. Trump reportedly made a promise to Putin, who is said to be 'confident' of annexing four Ukrainian regions. According to Yuri Ushakov, a Russian presidential aide, Trump pledged to be available for Putin's calls "anytime." Ushakov shared recorded comments with the press, revealing that the two leaders discussed the Ukrainian war and their nations' relationship , though no specific timeline for a ceasefire was established. Trump was said to be "losing patience" with Putin over his delaying tactics regarding a Ukrainian ceasefire. The US president is pushing to end the war between Russia and Ukraine, which began with Moscow's unlawful invasion in February 2022. Finnish President Alexander Stubb recently shared his thoughts on the issue at a security conference in Estonia, saying: "If we were to pull it together, we could say that Zelensky is patient and President Trump is starting to be impatient, but in the right direction, that is, towards Russia." Putin skipped peace talks in Istanbul earlier this month, instead sending diplomats to engage in brief discussions with Ukrainian officials. Ukraine's President Zelensky attended the event. For the latest local news and features on Irish America, visit our homepage here .
Irish Daily Star
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Star
Today show interrupts NBC program to reveal heartbreaking news about host
Sheinelle Jones' husband of 17 years, Uche Ojeh, has died aged 45. The NBC program shared the heartbreaking news on Friday, May 23, that Ojeh had tragically passed away following a battle with brain cancer. Savannah Guthrie said on the TODAY show : "With profound sadness, we share this morning that Uche Ojeh, the husband of our friend and TODAY co-host Sheinelle Jones , has passed away after a courageous battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer called glioblastoma. "There are no words for the pain we feel for Sheinelle and their three young children. Uche was an incredible person. We all loved him. And so we want to take a moment to tell you more about the remarkable man who was Sheinelle's perfect partner in life," Guthrie continued. Read More Related Articles Cheers star George Wendt - who was Jason Sudeikis' uncle - dies aged 76 Read More Related Articles Today show team change locations in mix-up as Craig Melvin makes vow to viewers According to sources to the New York Post , Ojeh was in hospice before his passing and put up a "brave fight." Jones and Ojeh met in college and married in 2007 (Image: INSTAGRAM) Jones disclosed in mid-January that she would be temporarily leaving the third hour of TODAY for an unknown amount of time due to "a family health matter." She took to Instagram to make the announcement and explain the reason for her absence since December 18. Jones has been with NBC News since 2014. "Hi everybody ... I sincerely appreciate all of you who have reached out while I've been absent from the show," the 46-year-old reporter wrote at the time. "I want to share with you that I'm taking time to deal with a family health matter. "It's not lost on me how lucky I am to have not only the support of my Today Show family, but to also have all of you. Your kindness means so much to me," she continued before concluding with a promised, "I'll see you soon" and an "Love, Sheinelle" sign-off. Savannah Guthrie announced the news live on air (Image: Today Show) At the time of Jones' Instagram statement, a source told PEOPLE that her family health matter was "serious." In April, Today co-stars updated folks about her absence. Access Hollywood guest correspondent Emily Orozco asked about Jones: "Have you guys been in touch with Sheinelle? We miss her, we hope she's doing well." Craig Melvin responded: "Just talked to her a couple of days ago, as you know. She's taking some time to be with her family. We talk to her all the time and we love our girl. It's been nice to see how much everyone else loves her too." Al Rocker chimed in "Exactly. We're just praying for her," and Dylan Dryer said: "She misses being here, you know, she wishes she was here with us but she's doing what she needs to do and she'll be back." Jones and Ojeh first met at Northwestern University in the late 1990s, when she was a 18-year-old freshman and he was a visiting high-school senior. Jones had offered to show him around the campus and the rest was history for the couple who dated for eight years before Ojeh proposed on their alma mater's campus. Jones has been absent from TODAY since December 2024 (Image: Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty Images) The pair tied the knot in September 2007 in Philadelphia , which is Jones' hometown. They welcomed their eldest son, Kayin, in August 2009 and twins, son Uche and daughter Clara in July 2012. In an article shared on TODAY's website, it was revealed that Ojeh's "deep sense of faith were his guiding forces." Ojeh was also an "enthusiastic" soccer player and sang in the church choir. They additionally said that he was steadfast about his Nigerian heritage as he instilled that devotion into his children, providing them a deep connecting to their cultural roots. Jones expressed in 2022 how she felt it was significant for her kids to connected to their Nigerian roots: "I think it is important to my husband that my kids are brought up knowing his side and his culture. So, I actually am happy that every year — and even more than every year, whenever we get together — they get new native wear because as they continue to grow, they continue to get new outfits." "One thing he always talked about — he talked about those kids," Melvin said on TODAY about Ojeh. "He loved those kids more than anything else in this world, and was just so proud. He was that dad that was on the sideline at every soccer game. He was at all the concerts, the recitals. He was that guy, and they had such a beautiful love story."
Irish Daily Star
7 days ago
- Irish Daily Star
Hamburg stabbing attack leaves eight injured at busy train station
Police in Germany say a person with a knife has injured several people at the central railway station in Hamburg. According to German newspaper Bild, at least 12 people were injured in the incident, including three in critical condition, three seriously injured and six with minor injuries. Hamburg Police confirmed a major operation had been launched after the mass stabbing. A woman has reportedly been arrested. "According to initial findings, a person allegedly injured several people with a knife in #Hauptbahnhof. The suspect was arrested by police," a police statement read. Parts of Hamburg Central Station have been cordoned off while paramedics treat victims of the attack, according to reports, the Express reported. The station can see up to 550,000 travellers daily, according to Train service around the main station has been suspended as emergency services respond, according to the Express. We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story. Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story HERE . Get email updates on the day's biggest stories straight to your inbox by signing up for our newsletters . Get all the big headlines, pictures, analyses, opinions and videos on the stories that matter to you by following the Irish Star every time you see our name. You can sign up for Twitter alerts for breaking news and all of our content @IrishStarUS , or on Facebook here for all the latest updates. Stay tuned as we continue to provide up-to-the-minute coverage of this breaking news story. For inquiries or if you have any information on this story, contact news@ or usnewsirishstar@ .
