A Southern California woman was stabbed multiple times while changing her baby’s diaper in a Macy’s bathroom in New York City. The alleged attacker, Kerri Aherne, reportedly claimed to have been hearing voices instructing her to kill and had recently been discharged from a psychiatric hospital. Aherne is facing multiple charges including attempted murder, after allegedly purchasing a knife from the store and stabbing the victim from behind. The victim, who is an employee of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, was treated at a local hospital and released.
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The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has ruled the death of Carrie Elizabeth Romney, sister-in-law of former Senator Mitt Romney, a suicide. The 64-year-old was found dead on October 10th in Valencia after falling from a parking structure rooftop. According to the medical examiner, she died from blunt traumatic injuries, and the manner of death was determined to be suicide. Carrie Romney was married to Mitt Romney’s brother, George Scott Romney, who filed for divorce in June.
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Former President Trump recently stated he undergoes extensive medical examinations, supervised by top doctors at Walter Reed, consistently receiving “PERFECT Marks” and displaying “Strong Results.” Furthermore, he claimed to have aced at least three cognitive exams, with many doctors and experts present. According to Trump, he was informed that few people “ace” these tests, leading previous presidents to avoid them. Trump stated that he takes these tests out of a sense of duty to the country.
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President Donald Trump recently boasted on Truth Social about taking and “acing” three Montreal Cognitive Assessments, a test designed to screen for cognitive impairment, and challenged others to take the test as well. Trump first took the test in 2018, scoring perfectly, with subsequent tests occurring during his second term. While Trump has repeatedly stated his results prove he is in good health, concerns about his cognitive state have been raised by medical professionals and family members, including discussions of clinical signs of dementia. Trump further claimed that the media reporting on his health was “treasonous”.
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Yashar Ali released a screen recording showcasing a late-night social media spree by President Trump, which documented hundreds of posts in a short timeframe. The video spans almost five minutes and reveals Trump’s prolific activity on Truth Social, including a post praising the platform. This level of social media engagement mirrors trends among American teens, raising questions about potential impacts, similar to those highlighted in a recent American Psychological Association report.
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Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national and former member of a CIA-backed unit, is accused of shooting two National Guard members near Washington, D.C. The alleged attack occurred after Lakanwal struggled with mental health issues, financial hardship, and a perceived lack of support from the U.S. government. Having served with the CIA in Afghanistan and resettled in the United States, Lakanwal faced difficulties finding employment and accessing immigration services. Despite undergoing extensive vetting, he was reportedly experiencing isolation and sought help from a CIA program for veterans, though his requests appear to have been ignored.
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U.S. authorities believe the Afghan immigrant accused of ambushing National Guard members in Washington, D.C., was not radicalized until after he came to the United States, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said on Sunday. The core of this statement immediately raises questions. If he wasn’t radicalized beforehand, what prompted such a violent act? It feels like we’re being presented with a simplified narrative, especially when you consider the complexity of the situation. This administration’s tendency to simplify and control the narrative is concerning. It’s difficult to trust information coming from them.
The fact that this individual was vetted and approved for asylum by the Trump administration in April adds another layer of complexity.… Continue reading
Dr. Vin Gupta, a leading public health physician, expressed concerns regarding a decline in President Trump’s health, citing a decrease in his work engagements and observations of slowed mental capability. Dr. Gupta highlighted Trump’s apparent disengagement during public events and instances of confusion, comparing his behavior to that of President Biden and noting the lack of scrutiny. The doctor also criticized Trump’s aversion to exercise and questioned the White House’s public confidence in his health, especially in light of reports that Trump has greatly reduced his work schedule.
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Wisconsin authorities have requested that a state court revoke the conditional release of Morgan Geyser, who was involved in the 2014 Slender Man stabbing and recently fled a group home. A Waukesha County judge sealed the petition, filed due to Geyser cutting off her GPS bracelet and escaping with a 43-year-old companion, leading to her apprehension near Chicago. Geyser, who did not fight extradition, is currently held in Waukesha County jail pending a hearing, and could be returned to a mental institution and face new charges. The 23-year-old was previously granted conditional release in September.
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A Chicago man, Lawrence Reed, has been arrested and charged with setting a train passenger on fire, resulting in severe burns. The White House has revealed Reed’s extensive criminal history, citing 72 prior arrests, including felony convictions. Following the attack, President Trump has targeted Democratic policies in Chicago and Illinois, including the elimination of cash bail, which the White House claims allowed Reed to be free. Mayor Johnson has responded, calling the incident a failure of the criminal justice and mental health systems and acknowledging Reed’s mental health challenges.
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