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Friday, June 12, 2026

It won't be making smartphones great again. The long-awaited Trump-branded smartphone has finally arrived, and it appears to be exactly what many suspected: an existing handset in gold drag.


Poll: Only 16% of Americans approve of Trump holding UFC event at White House. UFC event coincides with Trump's 80th birthday. One in five Americans say they are mixed martial arts fans. read more


Three children have died in Connecticut after overdosing on diphenhydramine, commonly sold as Benadryl. Their deaths have renewed warnings about a social media challenge encouraging kids to take dangerous amounts of the over-the-counter allergy medicine. When misused, diphenhydramine can lead to serious heart problems, seizures, coma or death.


Thursday, June 11, 2026

Although there are dozens of active Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers in the U.S. Navy's fleet, there's something special about the USS Kidd.


A new national survey lays bare how Americans judge recent presidents -- and how deeply those views now split along ideological lines. A Pew Research Center study released June 10 found sharp divides over which U.S. president did the best job over the past 40 years, varying widely by voter group and political outlook.


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Kimmel Exposes the Awkward Fine Print' on Trump's $12K Gold Coin
www.thedailybeast.com

... Jimmy Kimmel has found the catch in President Donald Trump's latest moneymaking venture, and it's hiding in the fine print.

The late-night host devoted part of his opening monologue on Wednesday evening to the commemorative gold coin being sold through a partnership involving the Trump Organization ahead of UFC Freedom 250, the mixed martial arts event Trump is hosting at the White House to coincide with both the nation's 250th anniversary and his own 80th birthday.

"It just so happens that the Trump family is offering a special commemorative coin with his head on it for this UFC event for the low, low price of only $11,999," Kimmel told his audience, flashing an image of the medallion on screen. "You can see though it's a beautiful coin. Julius UF Caesar' is pictured. This is 1 ounce of pure PF70-rated gold."

He quickly provided context. "Just by comparison, an ounce of PF70-rated gold in coin form without his head on it goes for about 4,500 bucks. So this is a deal," he laughed.

The real punchline, Kimmel said, was in the disclaimer. Reading from the product's fine print, he noted the coin is "intended for individual enjoyment only and not for investment purposes," is "not political" and has "nothing to do with any political campaign," and "is not legal tender and has no face value."

"You really have to hand it to Trump," Kimmel said. "I mean, it takes a special kind of con man to sell your supporters money they cannot spend anyplace." ...



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Are MAGA like moths to the Pres Trump flame?

Aimee Mann - The Moth
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Lyrics excerpt ...

genius.com

...
[Verse 1]
The moth don't care when he sees the flame
He might get burned, but he's in the game
And once he's in, he can't go back

He'll beat his wings till he burns them black
No, the moth don't care when he sees the flame
No, the moth don't care when he sees the flame
...


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