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Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Trump-Jeffrey Epstein dancing sculpture mysteriously appears on National Mall
The White House has strongly condemned a controversial sculpture that recently appeared on the National Mall in Washington, DC. The artwork, depicting President Donald Trump dancing alongside convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, has sparked outrage and drawn sharp criticism from officials. This golden television sculpture follows another anti-Trump installation that was unveiled on the National Mall just a week earlier. The National Mall witnessed another controversial sculpture where Trump is dancing with Jeffrey Epstein.(X) Also Read: Jim Ryan resigns: Here's what led to UVA president's decision - timeline of events The sculpture of a golden television shows clips of the president dancing in different locations and is adorned with a bald eagle. In one of the clips displayed on the TV, Trump was seen dancing next to Epstein, who was charged with sex trafficking minors in 2019. A plaque that rests at the base of the statue reads, 'In the United States of America you have the freedom to display your so-called art, no matter how ugly it is.' — The Trump White House, June 2025," as reported by the Irish Star. Since the controversial sculpture was placed directly in the view of Capitol Hill, the White House lashed out at the mysterious House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson told the Washington Post, 'Wow, these liberal activists masquerading as 'artists,' are dumber than I thought!' She added, 'I've tricked them into taking down their ugly sculpture and replacing it with a beautiful video of the President's legendary dance moves that will bring joy and inspiration to all tourists traversing our National Mall. Thank you for your attention to this matter! Maybe they will put this on their next sculpture.' Also Read: Jim Ryan resigns: Here's what led to UVA president's decision - timeline of events Who is the artist behind these anti-Trump sculptures? The artist behind these sculptures is yet to be identified. According to the organizer's permit application filed with the National Park Service, the artwork aims 'to demonstrate freedom of speech and artistic expression using political imagery,' as reported by The Post. Earlier this month, another provocative piece titled Dictator Approved appeared on the National Mall. It was an 8-foot-tall sculpture featuring a giant thumbs-up crushing the head of the Statue of Liberty.
Daily Record
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Tom Hanks' worst film ever branded 'lifeless' as his all time top 10 ranked
Tom Hanks has been in some of the most beloved films over the years, from Toy Story to Saving Private Ryan, but he has also appeared in a film that only has 15% on Rotten Tomatoes Hollywood legend Tom Hanks has starred in some of the biggest hits since the 80s. Now, his films have been ranked in order of their popularity by Rotten Tomatoes, using real-life reviews to create an overall score. While many of Hanks' movies have received high praise, one film that has come out as the least popular among fans is 1990's The Bonfire of the Vanities, with a lowly 15% score. Starring Hanks, Bruce Willis, Morgan Freeman, and Melanie Griffith, viewers might expect the comedy to be a hit. However, despite its A-list cast, the film has been panned by fans online as "lifeless satire". On Rotten Tomatoes, one viewer wrote: "Bloated, facile, mostly lifeless satire that takes forever to get going and doesn't have much to say once it gets there. Actors are either miscast (Hanks), misused (Willis), or shamelessly cartoonish (Griffith)." Another critic stated: "Even with an all-star line-up, the stars couldn't hold up this movie from eventually sinking. The satire was good, but the comedy was hit and mostly miss." Early in his career, the film was marred by controversy and underperformed at the box office, despite being based on Tom Wolfe's popular novel of the same name, reports the Irish Star. Despite its A-list cast, the film failed to attract viewers and grossed only $15.6 million upon its 1990 release, falling short of its $47 million budget. In contrast, Hanks' highest-rated film, with a perfect 100% score, is Disney Pixar's Toy Story 2. Released in 1999, this beloved animated children's film has become deeply ingrained in popular culture, featuring one of Hanks' most iconic roles - albeit one that doesn't show his face. As the voice of Woody, a toy cowboy brought to life, Hanks has become synonymous with the feel-good franchise, appearing in all four instalments, which comprise his top four rated films. Such is the enduring popularity of Toy Story that even the fourth film boasts an impressive 96% rating. Beyond his animated voice work, Hanks' highest-rated live-action film, ranking fifth overall, is the 1988 comedy Big, where he plays a teenager who wakes up to find himself an adult overnight. Critics attribute the film's success to Hanks' "brilliant performance", citing his ability to capture both childhood innocence and the challenges of navigating the adult world. The review concludes: "Unique, fun and charming, there is a lot to love about Big." At the sixth spot is a 2002 addition, Catch Me If You Can, followed by Apollo 13 and A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood at eighth place, with Captain Phillips coming in ninth. Just scraping into the top ten, with an impressive Rotten Tomatoes score of 94%, is the highly acclaimed Spielberg film Saving Private Ryan, still regarded by many as one of the finest war films ever made. Tom Hanks' Top 10 films as rated by Rotten Tomatoes Toy Story 2 (1999) Toy Story (1995) Toy Story 3 (2010) Toy Story 4 (2019) Big (1988) Catch Me if You Can (2002) Apollo 13 (1995) A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019) Captain Phillips (2013) Saving Private Ryan (1998)
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Trump drops F-bomb again before NATO summit? Lip reader reveals details
A skilled lip reader said Donald Trump used another F-word while heading to the NATO summit in The Hague, clearly upset about the world leaders he was about to meet. On Wednesday, the US President met with members of NATO, an alliance he's spent years trying to influence. He stressed the group's commitment to defend one another amid rising tensions between the US and Iran, as cited by Irish Star report. US President Donald Trump seemed to be in a bad mood even before leaving for the NATO Summit. (Getty Images via AFP) Though Trump was always expected to grab the spotlight, lip reading expert Nicola Hickling shared exclusive insights about his mood during what was a tough week for him. In a video of Trump walking toward his plane, he's seen talking with a female officer. Nicola said, 'As they're walking together he mutters bluntly: 'They're f------ idiots.'' Also Read: 'I think he likes me': Trump reacts to being called 'daddy' by NATO chief Mark Rutte Nicola Hickling says 'the body language is unmistakable' This comes as new concerns about Trump's mental state have surfaced after people noticed a strange detail on his suit. Nicola added, 'The tension builds. He states plainly, 'I am so mad, freaking idiots' before swatting the air with a dismissive gesture, signaling to the gathered press and photographers that he has no interest in engaging. The body language is unmistakable he's shutting it down.' Nicola noted further: 'As he begins to ascend the steps, he delivers one final remark: 'I want to be alone.' His tone is cold, his stride determined.' It's not clear who Trump meant — it might have been NATO leaders, Iran, Israel, or the 'scum' media he criticized. The lip reader also viewed at a conversation between Mark Rutte (NATO's Secretary General), Croatia's President Zoran Milanovic, and the Netherlands' Prime Minister Dick Schoof. She noticed they seemed to be making fun of Trump during the summit. Their chat seemed to turn to Trump when Rutte asked, 'Did you get together at all?' Hickling says Milanovic answered, 'This is the Prime Minister of the USA. What a tosser. He wants to meet in France and speak there.' Schoof replied, 'Are you mad?' sounding both shocked and worried. Milanovic reportedly said, 'It depends what he wants.' Schoof laughed almost in disbelief and said again, 'You are mad.' Milanovic just shrugged and said, 'Obviously it affects the world, doesn't it?' Rutte agreed, 'Yes, it does.' Nicola Hickling founded LipReader, a company that specializes in lip reading and expert witness reports. She's now a sought-after lip reader at events, working with historians, researchers, and lawyers to help them understand speech without sound, as reported by Irish Star news. Trump says Iran and Israel 'have been fighting so long' Trump seemed to be in a bad mood even before leaving for the NATO Summit. Just before leaving the White House on Tuesday, he told reporters that Israel and Iran 'have been fighting so long and so hard that they don't know what the f— they're doing.' This moment was dramatic because it made Trump the first U.S. president to say the f-word on live TV.
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Tiger Woods watches as son Charlie and Kai Trump put in different performances
Charlie Woods and Kai Trump were both in action at the Nicklaus Junior Championship this week, with one of the teenagers enjoying a much better time on the greens and fairways Charlie Woods and Kai Trump, bearing the weight of their famous surnames, once again turned heads as they competed in the 41st edition of the Nicklaus Junior Championship this week. However, it was Charlie who had the most to celebrate at the end of the two-round tournament. The teenagers, who are among America's most promising golfers in their respective age categories, showcased their skills over the past two days in Florida. It comes four months after both struggled at the Sage Valley Junior Invitational in March. At the end of that tournament, Woods - who is the son of 82-time PGA Tour winner Tiger Woods - finished 25th out of 36 players. Meanwhile, Trump, daughter of Vanessa and Donald Trump Jr and granddaughter of US President Donald Trump, came last out of 24 in her draw. Despite less-than-stellar performances, both saw a significant rise in their American Junior Golf Association rankings. Since then, both have made considerable strides in their performances. Woods, 16, clinched victory at the Team TaylorMade Invitational in May, before securing his place in the US Junior Amateur Championship in July, reports the Irish Star. On the other hand, Trump, 18, bagged second-place at the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour Major Championship earlier this month. However, on Tuesday, only one of them could continue their recent good run of form. By the time the Nicklaus Junior Championship concluded at the private Tequesta Country Club, located north of the pro golf enclave of Jupiter, it was Woods who emerged the happiest. After finishing even-par for the tournament with a final round 69 (two-under), he placed sixth in a field of 122 boys golfers, finishing just four shots back of eventual winner Jeremy Hsu of Port St. Lucie, who won the tournament at four-under. Meanwhile, Trump finished tied for 21st out of 32 golfers, having struggled to a final round score of a three-over 74, putting her 17-over for the tournament. That's despite playing the front nine at one-under - the best of any girls player in the final round. Woods' performance was just the latest example of his rapid rise up the ranks, having already risen from No. 606 to No. 14 following his first win on the junior golf circuit last month. Like Trump, he remains in high school, although the president's granddaughter has already committed to play golf at the University of Miami in 2030, having announced her decision last year. It isn't just their golf skills and famous family ties which have gained them plenty of attention in recent times, however. Earlier this year, Woods' dad Tiger went public with his relationship with Trump's mum, Vanessa. The golfing legend took to his social media in March, sharing cosy moments with his partner lounging in a hammock. His heartfelt caption read: "Love is in the air and life is better with you by my side! We look forward to our journey through life together. At this time we would appreciate privacy for all those close to our hearts." Vanessa mirrored her beau's statement by sharing his post on her Instagram story. Soon after, it emerged that both Tiger's children and President Trump had given their seal of approval to his new sweetheart. Reports last month claimed that things were going so swimmingly that the smitten pair might move in together by the year's end. Vanessa is also said to have "total access" to the sportsman's life.
Irish Daily Star
5 days ago
- General
- Irish Daily Star
Safest places to live in the world as threat of WW3 increases
The world has been a tumultuous place recently, with many high-profile military attacks making the headlines. The US's strike on nuclear operations in Iran comes on the heels of conflicts in Palestine and Ukraine, marking an unstable period globally. But is there anywhere on the planet that is safe ? The Global Peace Index (GPI) might have the answer, providing an annual ranking of the world's safest and most peaceful countries , reports Birmingham Live . This report is released each year by the Institute for Economics and Peace, which describes itself as "an independent, non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to shifting the world's focus to peace as a positive, achievable and tangible measure of human wellbeing and progress". Read More Related Articles Donald Trump's brutal order to US officials if Iran try to assassinate him Read More Related Articles Zelensky makes stark warning and alleges Russia 'preparing new military operations in Europe' Last year's edition found many of the conditions that precede major conflicts are higher than they have been since the end of the Second World War . There were 56 active conflicts, the most since the end of WW2, and with fewer conflicts being resolved, either militarily or through peace agreements. The number of conflicts that ended in a decisive victory fell from 49 per cent in the 1970s to nine per cent in the 2010s, while conflicts that ended through peace agreements fell from 23 to four per cent over the same period. Conflicts are also becoming more internationalised, with 92 countries now engaged in a conflict beyond their borders, the most since the inception of the GPI in 2008. For all the latest news straight to your inbox, sign up for our FREE newsletters here . According to the findings, Iceland is the safest country in the world , while Canada comes in at 11th compared to the US in 132nd spot. Europe dominates the top spots on the list of safest places, with only New Zealand and Singapore the onloy non-European countries to make the top ten. Follow Irish Star on Google News Click here to follow Irish Star on Google News for local news and features on Irish America. Countries like Sudan and Yemen rank as two unsafest places to live - even worse than war-torn Palestine and Ukraine. The GPI report ranks 163 countries on their level of safety or danger using 23 indicators such as the level of safety and security; the extent of ongoing domestic and international conflict; and the degree of militarisation. Here are the world's 20 safest places according to the GPI Iceland Austria Ireland New Zealand Singapore Switzerland Portugal Denmark Slovenia Malaysia Canada Czech Republic Finland Hungary Croatia Belgium Japan Netherlands Australia Germany For the latest local news and features on Irish America, visit our homepage here .
