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Forbes
15 hours ago
- Politics
- Forbes
Hunter Biden Blames Joe Biden's Poor Debate Performance On Ambien Prescription
Hunter Biden said former President Joe Biden was taking Ambien before his disastrous debate with President Donald Trump last year that was the catalyst to his exit from the 2024 presidential campaign, making the claim for the first time in a new interview aired a year after Biden's historic exit from the race. Hunter Biden, son of U.S. U.S. President Joe Biden, looks on from the East Room of the White House ... More during a Medal of Freedom ceremony on January 4, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by) Getty Images Biden's team would 'give him Ambien to be able to sleep and he gets up on the stage and looks like a deer in the headlights,' Hunter Biden said, noting the president's intensive travel schedule in the lead-up to the debate. Hunter Biden's statement in an interview with YouTuber Andrew Callaghan marks the first mention of Biden taking the medication as Biden's circle has continued to try to explain his disastrous debate performance a year after he ended his presidential bid. This is a developing story and will be updated.
Yahoo
17 hours ago
- Health
- Yahoo
COVID-19 cases are rising in these states amid summer wave
The summer surge of COVID-19 is here, with data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showing increases across much of the country. In its latest report, the CDC said the number of cases is now growing or likely growing in at least 26 states and Washington, D.C. COVID-related emergency room visits for young kids are also the highest they've been since March, according to the data. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook told "CBS Mornings" Monday this is typical of what we've come to understand about summer spikes in cases. "We now know that there's a winter spike and then there's a summer spike," he said. "And every year, I just looked last night, the number of deaths, the number of hospitalizations, is gradually going down each season. So that's the good news." But, people shouldn't ignore the increases, he added. "If it strikes you, especially for the vulnerable, and we're talking about very young children under age of 4, the elderly, people who are immunocompromised — there are millions of people who are immunocompromised out there — they can really get sick," LaPook said. New COVID variants Nimbus and Stratus The latest COVID variants, named Nimbus and Stratus, are "no more deadly" than previous variants, LaPook said. Data on previous variants, like NB.1.8.1 from earlier this year, for example, also did not show more severe illness compared to previous variants. Symptoms were broadly similar to those seen in earlier strains, too, including respiratory issues such as cough and sore throat, as well as systemic issues like fever and fatigue. "The vaccines that were made for this season do cover the current variants, so that's good news," LaPook said. "I think the bottom line here is: Don't be blasé. It's the summer, people have all sorts of things. Be careful." Should I get a COVID vaccine booster? While the CDC website still says the COVID-19 vaccine helps protect you from "severe illness, hospitalization and death," there have been some shifts in recommendations. LaPook admits we're in a bit of an odd period right now because the CDC has different vaccine recommendations than many of the major health organizations and societies. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, for example, says pregnant people should get vaccinated. "Because the baby ... before they can get a shot, they're really relying on the mother's immunity — the mother has the antibodies, goes through the placenta, and then the baby has some protection," LaPook explained. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. "said it's now shared decision making," LaPook said. "So that means that go talk to your clinician about it, which is always a good idea, but it's a little bit of a different recommendation than just saying, 'go get it.'" The CDC also now recommends "shared clinical decision-making" for giving healthy children the COVID-19 vaccine. While the agency currently recommends most adults aged 18 and older get a 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine, it says it's especially important if you're 65 and older, at high risk for severe COVID-19 or have never received a COVID-19 shot. Where COVID-19 cases are growing COVID-19 cases are growing in these states, according to the CDC: ArkansasHawaiiIllinoisIowaKentuckyNorth CarolinaOhioPennsylvaniaTexasVirginiaWhere COVID-19 cases are likely growing The CDC says COVID-19 cases are likely growing in the following places: AlaskaCaliforniaDelawareDistrict Of ColumbiaGeorgiaIndianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMississippiNew JerseyNew YorkOklahomaSouth CarolinaTennesseeWisconsin What shocked "Matlock" star Kathy Bates? A new you: The science of redesigning your personality "Somebody Somewhere" star Bridget Everett Solve the daily Crossword
CBS News
18 hours ago
- Health
- CBS News
COVID-19 cases are rising in these states amid summer wave, CDC data shows
The summer surge of COVID-19 is here, with data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showing increases across much of the country. In its latest report, the CDC said the number of cases is now growing or likely growing in at least 26 states and Washington, D.C. COVID-related emergency room visits for young kids are also the highest they've been since March, according to the data. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook told "CBS Mornings" Monday this is typical of what we've come to understand about summer spikes in cases. "We now know that there's a winter spike and then there's a summer spike," he said. "And every year, I just looked last night, the number of deaths, the number of hospitalizations, is gradually going down each season. So that's the good news." But, people shouldn't ignore the increases, he added. "If it strikes you, especially for the vulnerable, and we're talking about very young children under age of 4, the elderly, people who are immunocompromised — there are millions of people who are immunocompromised out there — they can really get sick," LaPook said. The latest COVID variants, named Nimbus and Stratus, are "no more deadly" than previous variants, LaPook said. Data on previous variants, like NB.1.8.1 from earlier this year, for example, also did not show more severe illness compared to previous variants. Symptoms were broadly similar to those seen in earlier strains, too, including respiratory issues such as cough and sore throat, as well as systemic issues like fever and fatigue. "The vaccines that were made for this season do cover the current variants, so that's good news," LaPook said. "I think the bottom line here is: Don't be blasé. It's the summer, people have all sorts of things. Be careful." While the CDC website still says the COVID-19 vaccine helps protect you from "severe illness, hospitalization and death," there have been some shifts in recommendations. LaPook admits we're in a bit of an odd period right now because the CDC has different vaccine recommendations than many of the major health organizations and societies. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, for example, says pregnant people should get vaccinated. "Because the baby ... before they can get a shot, they're really relying on the mother's immunity — the mother has the antibodies, goes through the placenta, and then the baby has some protection," LaPook explained. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. "said it's now shared decision making," LaPook said. "So that means that go talk to your clinician about it, which is always a good idea, but it's a little bit of a different recommendation than just saying, 'go get it.'" The CDC also now recommends "shared clinical decision-making" for giving healthy children the COVID-19 vaccine. While the agency currently recommends most adults aged 18 and older get a 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine, it says it's especially important if you're 65 and older, at high risk for severe COVID-19 or have never received a COVID-19 shot. COVID-19 cases are growing in these states, according to the CDC: The CDC says COVID-19 cases are likely growing in the following places:
Yahoo
a day ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
WTA news: Venus Williams accepts first tournament invite of 2025
The post WTA news: Venus Williams accepts first tournament invite of 2025 appeared first on ClutchPoints. Venus Williams has not competed in a WTA tennis event in more than a year, but that streak is about to end. She has accepted a Wild Card invitation to participate in the DC Open later this month, and she is looking forward to putting her skills to the test. The 45-year-old is the older sister of all-time great Serena Williams. Venus is a seven-time Grand Slam champion. She won on the grass courts of Wimbledon five times and earned the championship at the U.S. Open twice. She was also a two-time finalist at the Australian Open and also made it to the championship round on the red clay of Roland Garros (French Open) once. 'There's something truly special about D.C.: the energy, the fans, the history,' Williams said in a statement. 'This city has always shown me so much love, and I can't wait to compete there again.' In addition to Williams, Zhen Qinwen, the No. 6 player in the world has been added to the D.C. Open. Some of the other top players competing include Jessica Pegula, defending champion Paul Badosa, Emma Navarro, Elena Rybakina, Emma Radacanu, Sofia Kenin and Naomi Osaka. Wimbledon finalist Amanda Anisimova is also scheduled to play in D.C. She will make her debut in the Top 10 when the new rankings come out Monday. Venus Williams has a long history of success in WTA events Venus Williams is the former No. 1 player in the world and was a formidable competitor in women's tennis for many years. She has won the championship at 49 events and she has a remarkable career won-lost record of 818-278. Her career has been quite lucrative, as she has earned $42.6 million in prize money. The 6-1 Williams won her first Wimbledon title in 2002, and she also won the U.S. Open that year. She repeated the double the following year. She picked up additional Wimbledon championships in 2005, 2007 and 2008. Her last appearance in a Grand Slam Final came at Wimbledon in 2017. Event organizers are thrilled that Williams has decided to play in the D.C. Open. 'We are so excited that Venus will be playing in the Mubadala Citi DC Open this year,' said Mark Ein, the event's chairman. 'She has inspired people around the world with her accomplishments on the court and her visionary impact off the court. I know how much it means to our D.C. fans and community to be able to watch her compete in person this summer.' Related: Wimbledon news: Novak Djokovic gives prediction for blockbuster Carlos Alcaraz-Jannik Sinner final Related: Jannik Sinner breaks Roger Federer's record with Novak Djokovic Wimbledon takedown
CNN
a day ago
- Sport
- CNN
Venus Williams wishes sister Serena would come out of retirement to join her in competition
As Venus Williams prepares to make her tennis comeback at the DC Open after more than a year away from the sport, she has unsurprisingly fielded questions from reporters on a video her sister, Serena, recently posted on social media. In the video, the younger Williams sister looks as athletic as she did during her career, crushing huge groundstrokes that were such a nightmare for her opponents. So, is there a Serena comeback on the cards, too? 'I mean, I keep saying to my team: 'The only thing that would make this better is if she was here,' like we always did everything together, so of course I miss her,' Venus told reporters ahead of her return, per the Associated Press. 'But if she comes back, I'm sure she'll let y'all know.' Williams went on to tell reporters about a recent training session that her sister briefly joined, remarking at how well she was still striking the ball after time away from the court. Serena – who won 23 grand slam singles titles, 14 in doubles with her sister and two mixed doubles titles – last played competitively at the 2022 US Open. 'She can take six months off and she clocks it clean,' Williams said. 'You can't teach that kind of talent. She's just so good. I don't know what she's going to do. I don't ask those questions. I think we always hit the ball because that's who we are, we're always hitting.' Venus Williams, a seven-time grand slam singles champion, last played a WTA Tour match in March 2024 when she lost in the opening round of the Miami Open to Russian Diana Shnaider. The 45-year-old's last singles win on the tour was in 2023 against Russia's Veronika Kudermetova in the opening round of the Cincinnati Open. She is currently without a ranking and is listed as 'inactive' on the WTA website. 'You know, I believe in love and those around me, so my family, my friends,' Williams said of her desire to continue playing. 'They keep me going and keep me grounded. 'Those are the people that are there for you when the things are lowest. They're there for you also when the things are highest because also it's hard too when you're high and trying to maintain that and trying to deal with what's happening when you're high and low. 'So, the love always gets you through.'
