6 days agoUSA UpdateComments Off on Rachael Ray makes very rare red carpet appearance at NYC charity gala after health concerns
TELEVISION chef Rachael Ray has made a very rare red carpet appearance.
Rachael, 56,was seen with her husband John M. Cusimano at a New Yorkcharity gala after fans expressed concerns about her health.
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The TV chef looked incredibly happy and bright as she and her husband stepped out dressed to the nines.
The couple were at the 2025 North Shore Animal League America Celebration of Rescue at Tribeca 360 on June 12.
Rachael was seen wearing a silky black dress with a gold sequin-covered jacket.
Meanwhile, John wore a black jumper and trousers, complete with a checkered navy jacket.
Standing beside one another at the event, Rachael and John beamed for the camera.
In one snap, Rachael even held a dog up to the camera for a super sweet moment.
And in another, Rachel and John both held dogs as they grinned from ear-to-ear.
Rachael has long sparked concern about her health, with fans growing worried last year after she made an appearance on one of her top-rated cooking show.
The document reads, “The powers you grant below continue to be effective should you become disabled or incompetent.
“Caution: This is an important document. It gives the person whom you designate (your agent) broad powers to handle your property during your lifetime, which may include powers to mortgage, sell, or otherwise dispose of any real or personal property without advance notice to you or approval by you.
“These powers will continue to exist even after you become disabled or incompetent.”
The document continued, “This document does not authorize anyone to make medical or other health care decisions. You may execute a health care proxy to do this.”
Rachael only gave John authority for “real estate transactions.”
Rachael and John signed off on the document on July 19, 2005, just weeks before their September 24, 2005 wedding.
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6 days agoUSA UpdateComments Off on Ultra rare signed Michael Jordan rookie card being sold at Pharrell Williams’ auction house with $2 million start price
A RARE Michael Jordan rookie card to set to be sold at Pharrell Williams’ auction house.
The 1986 Fleer card features MJ’s signature.
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Williams’ Joopiter auction house has become renowned for selling items belonging to either the singer or his A-list pals.
The signed MJ card is set to become first sports item flogged by Joopiter.
It is set to hit the market with a $2 million starting price.
This is the highest quality Jordan Fleer rookie card to ever be sold publicly.
Per The Athletic, it has a mint 9 card grade and gem mint 10 autograph grade.
Jordan, 62, is said to have signed the card last year at his Florida golf course.
It is reported that he did so with a blue Sharpie pen.
The Chicago Bulls legend is said to have signed nine of the Fleer cards in one sitting.
The card is valued at somewhere between $2m and £3m.
Joopiter will begin the auction on June 17, taking bids until June 26.
A signed Jordan Fleer card with lower ratings sold for $205,000 last year.
While a game-used Logoman patch autograph card went for $2.928 million last June – making it the most expensive MJ card ever.
An iconic Jordan jersey from the 1992-93 season recently sold at auction for $2.623million.
6 days agoUSA UpdateComments Off on Prince William enjoys impromptu pint at the pub with locals after braving the rain for muddy Dartmoor visit
PRINCE William enjoyed an impromptu pint during a muddy visit to Dartmoor yesterday.
The Duke of Cornwall braved heavy rain and wind to visit Royal Tor Bog, near Yelverton, Devon, and spoke to men and women working in collaboration to help restore the “special” landscape.
TiktokThe Prince says he is committed to an ambitious project aimed at restoring Dartmoor National Park[/caption]
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After working up a thirst, William headed to the Prince of Wales pub in the picturesque village of Princetown.
He sipped on a local cider at the bar and chatted to locals before making his way home.
The Prince’s project will focus on a “coordinated public and private investment” to restore peatlands and upland mosaic habitats in the south Devon area.
“I’m keen to continue my father’s work as well,” said William, who inherited responsibility for the land with the Duchy of Cornwall in 2022.
“For me it’s about the impact, I want to see stuff actually happen. We’ve done the talking now, we’ve put the vision together, the design, now it’s about the activation.”
Pointing to an area of bog which has been restored, he added: “Even though this is a small bit, we need to get more and more of this going on all around Dartmoor to bring it back to its former glory while still keeping the farming and everything else going.”
The Prince spoke out after discussing a new 20-year plan to give fresh life to Dartmoor’s wilderness while helping to protect it from climate change with a group including Tony Juniper, chair of Natural England and Phil Stocker, Chair of Dartmoor Land Use Management Group.
As they chatted in the steady downpour, the Prince joked: “I came to talk about the fires and a plan to re-wet peat!”
Referring to the Landscape Vision, he said: “To be able to bring everyone together, I think, is not only crucial to the whole thing but it sets a model for how it can be done elsewhere.
“And that’s what I love doing. Whatever we do here, other people can follow what we’re doing.
“So much of it is local leadership and collaboration. If you put those two together, things can be adapted.”
The Prince said not everyone believed the vision to restore the land within just two decades was possible.
“[They said] 20 years, good luck, it’s going to take longer than that! These things take time, they really do.
“But at least if you set up a path and move in that direction, everyone will move in the same direction.”
The Prince heard from Stocker how they had been “making progress” in bringing different people on board with the plan.
“The one thing that has come through is the enthusiasm,” Phil said.
Morag Angus, of the South West Peatland Partnership, told William how the land they were looking at had become more barren and dry and was benefitting from a “re-wetting” process.
She said afterwards: “If someone like the Prince is coming down here, it just shows that he’s thinking about it and how important is.
“And I think it just galvanizes everyone and gets everyone on board and gets them coming here to talk about it, but also to make sure we action things and we make meaningful restoration happen.
“See it happening, rather than just talking about it.”
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6 days agoUSA UpdateComments Off on Americans in line to get monthly checks worth $1,000 from ‘thrive’ program – and payments are for the entire year
AMERICANS are in line to get checks worth $1,000 through a program designed to ease the rising cost of living.
Payments are made the the entire year as part of the program and currently supports hundreds of people.
Americans are in line to get checks worth $1,000 through a program designed to ease the rising cost of livingGetty
BOOST is a guaranteed income program designed to bridge the gap between financial aid, wages, and the cost of living.
The acronym stands for Building Outstanding Opportunities for Students to Thrive, and is primarily targeted at young people in education, per the website.
BOOST provides provides $1,000 monthly for 12 months in unconditional cash payments.
The program closures of four colleges in The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD).
These are East LA College, LA City College, LA Trade-Technical College, and LA Southwest College.
The cohort of students being given the cash stands at 251, and over the course of the program, a total of $3 million will be given out to students.
BOOST has a particular focus on those pursuing careers in clinical, allied, or behavioral health.
BOOST’S AMBITION
As program, it is highly ambitious, and is the largest guaranteed income program of its kind in the US.
It is also the first to incorporate a Randomized Control Trial (RCT).
This refers to a system in which participants are randomly assigned to different groups, typically including an experimental group and a control, group.
It allows researchers to determine the success through isolating certain characteristics selected and formed in each of the groups.
BOOST operates with two groups, the Treatment Group and the Control Group.
The Treatment Group is given the $1,000, starting from November 2024 through October 2025.
Those receiving the payments are not told how to spend the money, and there are no employment requirements.
How does Guaranteed Income work?
Guaranteed Income and Universal Basic Income programs have taken off in popularity recently.
After the Biden administration’s American Rescue Plan of 2021 sent stimulus money to local governments, dozens began testing guaranteed income (GI) systems.
The specifics vary, but GI typically involves payouts to people with low incomes. Unlike traditional welfare, there are no job requirements, drug tests, or other strings attached.
Some have pushed for a Universal Basic Income (UBI), which would go to everyone regardless of how much money they make at work. Alaska has used a similar system since the 1970s.
Proponents say this alleviates poverty while incentivizing work, unlike classic welfare, which cuts benefits from people who begin earning “too much” money to qualify.
Opponents argue such a system is too expensive to function on a large scale and suggest Americans should avoid becoming reliant on government money.
With some cities heralding the success of GI programs, some Republican-led states have moved to ban them. States like Texas and Iowa, for example, have undermined major spending plans by pushing against GI.
Those randomly assigned to the Control Group will not receive the monthly payments.
BOOST randomly assigns at least 200 students to the Treatment Group and at least 350 to the Control Group.
Instead they will be invited to participate in paid research activities, including surveys and interviews. At least 200 eligible students bare randomly assigned to the
Through this mixed method, led by a control trial conducted through the University of Pennsylvania, BOOST can provide useful insights.
BOOST looks into the lives of its participating students to see how it can better improve its programming and future efforts to support them.
The program is mostly privately funded via groups like The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation and the Young Adults Forward Fund.
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6 days agoUSA UpdateComments Off on The 12 common SPF mistakes that ‘increase your risk of cancer’ – from the ‘base tan myth’ to sprays and oils
SPF is one of our best defences against skin cancer – which is growing in the UK – but if you’re not applying it correctly it might be useless.
An expert has warned that many of us fall for common misconceptions, such as getting a ‘base tan’ before going on holiday or relying on spray or oil-based sun creams or SPF in makeup – but these are potentially lethal mistakes.
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How to understand a sun cream bottle
Dr Jonathan Kentley, an NHS dermatologist at London’s Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, warns that even the highest SPF you can buy wouldn’t protect you properly if not used right.
Melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, is the 5th most common cancer in the UK, with more than 17,500 cases diagnosed each year.
A staggering nine in ten cases of melanoma are linked to exposure to the sun.
There are almost 156,000 cases of non-melanoma cancer, too. These patches or growths of skin cancer are most commonly found in sun-exposed areas such as the ears, neck, shoulders and hands.
A longing for that holiday glow, combined with a growing ageing population and the public’s greater awareness of the symptoms, has fuelled a surge in skin cancer cases.
So sun safety measures — think sun cream, hats and brollies — can save lives.
Marc Hurlbert, CEO of Melanoma Research Alliance, tells Sun Health it’s “crucial” to remember the dangers of prolonged sun exposure, especially as kids’ school breaks are creeping up.
“The sun’s UV rays are strongest during this season, making it essential to take protective measures,” he warns. “Simple steps such as using broad-spectrum sunscreen, wearing protective clothing and seeking shade can greatly reduce your risk.
“Protecting your skin isn’t just about avoiding sunburn — it’s a vital step in preventing skin cancer.”
Here, Dr Kentley, MRA ambassador, reveals 12 common mistakes about exposure to the sun, while urging you to check your skin for changes every month and seek help if you spot anything worrying.
1. Relying on SPF for your kids
CHILDREN should be kept out of direct sunlight as much as possible.
Dr Kentley says: “We know melanoma skin cancer particularly is strongly related to sunburn in childhood.
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“If you had a couple of sunburns as a child, that really increases your risk of melanoma later in life.”
As well as using the highest SPF, kids should wear UV protective clothing, especially on holiday.
“So long sleeves, long trousers or bodysuits, especially if they’re going to be swimming, ” says Dr Kentley.
Add a wide-brimmed hat that covers as much of their face, ears and neck as possible, to maximise protection.
2. Reusing old sunscreen
BE careful with using last year’s sun cream this summer.
On every bottle is an expiry date – look for a symbol that resembles an open jar or tub.
Next to it is a number representing how many months the product lasts after it has been opened.
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Dr Kentley says: “Most sunscreens can be left open for six to 12 months but this varies.
“It can be helpful to write the date you open it on the bottle.
“Chuck the sunscreen after it has expired or been left open too long as the filters will start to break down and not provide enough protection.”
3. Only trusting SPF
THE higher your SPF, the better protected you are, right? Yes, but only if it’s used correctly.
Dr Kentley says: “SPF measures the ability of a sunscreen to protect the skin against sunburn. This means that, if using SPF 50, the skin can be exposed to 50 times the dose of UVB without burning.
“So, for example, if your skin would normally burn after ten minutes, an SPF of 50 would mean the skin would burn after 500 minutes.
“But SPF is measured in lab experiments. To get that amount of protection you’d have to use 2mg per 1cm of skin.
“No one can realistically wear that much, they’d be slipping everywhere, and studies show people only apply around 20 to 50 per cent of the recommended amount, meaning that if they are applying SPF 50, it is only providing around SPF 15-25.”
So while SPF 50 will give you the best protection, you have to be wary.
Dr Kentley says: “Reapplication is largely to ensure you catch any bits you have missed and make sure you are getting the correct level of protection.
“Remember you can still get burnt even when you wear sunscreen.”
4. Burning isn’t the only danger
UVB rays are only half the story.
UVA rays make up more of the light we are exposed to and penetrate skin differently.
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Dr Kentley says: “UVA goes deeper into skin, which causes the breakdown of collagen and elastin, which is related to ageing.
“People don’t realise UVA is around all year, it penetrates through clouds. That’s why we say wear sun cream every day.”
But you first want to check if your product has UVA protection.
On the bottle, look for five stars, a circle with UVA written inside it or PA++++ for the highest UVA protection.
5. Thinking darker skin won’t burn
FAIR-skinned people are the most in danger of skin cancer.
But that doesn’t mean to say those with a dark complexion are not at risk – even if they have never been burned.
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Darker-skinned people tend to get diagnosed with skin cancer at a later stage than lighter-skinned people, with consequently lower survival rates, studies suggest.
Dr Kentley says: “It does happen in dark-skinned people.
“A lot of the concerns people have cosmetically with darker skin is pigmentation.
“So in terms of combating signs of ageing, blue light, which is part of the visible light spectrum, can often trigger that.
“Some sun creams will filter out the blue light which can help with pigmentation.”
6. Towel-drying
ARE sun creams really waterproof?
Dr Jon says: “Most sun creams are water resistantto an extent.
“If you are in the sea, it will be fine.
“But it’s when you come out and rub yourself dry with a towel, that is removing the film of sun cream.
“That’s why we say to add another layer after swimming, to be safe.”
The same goes for sweating – your sun cream should withstand it, as long as you aren’t wiping away your sweat.
“Just be mindful to reapply in the areas where you sweat a lot.”
How much sun cream do you really need?
THE NHS says adults should apply six to eight teaspoons of sunscreen over the entire body at each application.
Given you should reapply every two hours, that is a lot of sun cream.
Dr Kentley says: “Cover your first two fingers from bottom to top in sun cream and that should be enough for your face and neck each day.
“For the rest of the body, it should be around 30ml, which is the size of a shot glass.
“But that is a lot! It would mean going through about a bottle a day.”
It’s just a measurement to keep in mind – just remember you should probably be applying a lot more than you think.
7. Being desperate for a tan
A TAN is your skin’s attempt to try to protect itself from the sun.
Dr Kentley says: “The DNA in your cells absorbs the light, causing damage.
“So actually, what happens when you get a suntan is you’ve already caused damage to the DNA in your skin.
“Your body’s response to that is to produce more melanin, which then sets like an umbrella on top of your skin cells to protect it from more damage.”
UVB are the UV rays that, despite only making up a small part of the light spectrum, are the most damaging to the skin and are strongly associated with skin cancer.
Dr Kentley says: “Some 90 per cent of non-melanoma skin cancers which are most common, and the vast majority of melanoma which is the most worrying skin cancer because it’s the one that has a higher risk of death, are linked to UVB.
“These skin cancers are completely preventable by wearing sunscreen.”
8. More bang for your buck
SUN creams can cost anywhere from a few quid to triple figures.
Dr Kentley explains that the high prices of some tends to be due to better formulas that feel or look nicer on the skin.
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He says: “Sun cream filters – there are two, mineral and chemical – have decades of research and development behind them.
“Expensive creams just tend to be formulated in a way that people may like more, especially for the face, but a lot of the price is down to branding.
“For example, mineral-based sun creams can sometimes be chalky and often the more expensive ones will remove that effect.
“But high-street brands still offer very, very high-quality sun creams.”
9. Falling for the ‘base tan’ myth
A BASE tan protects from the sun’s strong rays when you go abroad – or that is what is wrongly believed.
Dr Kentley says: “The most tanned you can go will give you an SPF of about 2. That’s not adequate for preventing ageing and cancer.
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“If you’re worried you’ll burn, the answer is to be more careful, putting sun cream on and sitting in the shade.”
If you’re getting a base tan to feel more confident in swimwear, don’t use sunbeds.
The World Health Organization classifies them as cancer-causing agents.
Research shows those using indoor tanning devices have up to a 75 per cent higher risk of melanoma, the MRA says.
And Dr Kentley adds: “Most light in a sunbed is UVA, which causes premature ageing.”
10. Relying on SPF in makeup
NO, the SPF in your foundation is not enough to protect your face from the sun.
Dr Kentley says: “It’s useless. I would say put SPF on first and if you are wearing make-up that has SPF in – it’s an extra boost.
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“But do not rely on it, because if you need two fingers of sun cream to protect your face, you’d need the same amount of foundation, and no one’s using that on a daily basis.”
11. Choosing sprays
WE might be lured in by sprays and oils rather than creams.
Dr Kentley warns against the former, saying: “I think they’re OK for topping up, particularly for people wearing make-up who need a boost.
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“But the issue with aerosol ones is a lot goes in the air. You would need to apply it until the skin was glistening all over.”
When speaking of oils, Dr Kentley says: “They are just a different kind of vehicle.
“But it can be hard to see where you have put it, compared to creams.
“I always say the best SPF is one you will wear, so if you like the texture, smell, and you’ll wear it, that’s great.”
12. Forgetting the ears
THERE are several places more prone to skin cancer, including the tops of the ears, neck and backs of the hands.
Dr Kentley says: “People always forget the ears and we often see pre-cancer there from years of missing it.
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“The armpits and middle of the chest are also forgotten.
“We tell people to put on a head-to-toe layer of sun cream before they go out for the day.
“By the time you’re out at the beach, doing other things, sweating, you aren’t really concentrating.
“The back of the hand is very prone to ageing, which people hate.”
How to check for moles
Signs you should not ignore
THERE are three main types of cancers dermatologists typically treat: Basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma (both non-melanoma skin cancers), and melanoma.
Describing the first two types, Dr Kentley says: “Two things to look out for are a red spot or lump which isn’t going away and is slowly growing.
“Particularly if you’re getting any bleeding, like an ulcer that isn’t healing, then you would want to get that checked out.”
Melanoma is much less common but is the most deadly.
Dr Kentley says: “Melanoma is the one we should worry about the most. It has the highest risk of spreading.”
Remember the ABCDE rule to check for melanoma:
A is for asymmetry. Are the two sides of your mole different?
B is for the border. Is the border irregular, with jagged edges?
C is for the colour. Are there different shades of brown and black within the mole?
D is for diameter. At the widest part of the mole, is the diameter (inside) more than 6mm?
E is for evolution. Has it changed in size, shape or colour?
6 days agoUSA UpdateComments Off on Melania Trump debuts stunning new look & fans insist First Lady looks ‘better than ever’ as she whispers to husband Don
MELANIA Trump debuted a bold new look as her husband showered her with compliments at a congressional picnic on the White House South Lawn.
Instead of the focus being on President Donald Trump, the First Lady seemed to take the spotlight after observers noticed a new hairstyle, that appeared to show fresh blonde highlights.
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Trump praised his wife’s work on a new bill, even joking that she could take his job as Melania smiled brightly in a white blouse and stunning floral pants.
The coupled walked onto the Truman Balcony on Thursday as attendees waited to hear the president speak.
However, as Trump began hyping up his “Big, Beautiful Bill,” it was clear Melania was the main attraction.
“I am delighted to welcome all the beautiful members of the House and Senate and your beautiful families,” Trump said.
“It’s a great honor to have you at the White House. I want to thank our magnificent First Lady for putting together this wonderful evening.”
The crowd clapped for her as Trump reached out to touch his wife’s arm, meanwhile, Melania whispered a “thank you” to the president.
During the event, Trump commended Melania’s work on the “Take It Down Act,” a revenge porn bill signed into law on May 19.
The bill makes it illegal to post real or AI-generated sexual images of people online without their consent.
Trump joked that Melania’s efforts could signal a possible future in politics.
“I want to thank you, Melania,” Trump said.
“When I saw that bill pass, bipartisan, I said ‘You know, I think you’re gonna take my job, Melania.'”
While advocating for the bill last month, Melania called artificial intelligence and social media “digital candy” for the younger generation.
The First Lady said the tech was “sweet, addictive and engineered to have an impact on the cognitive development of our children.”
“These new technologies can be weaponized, shape beliefs and, sadly, affect emotions and even be deadly,” she said.
The theory claimed that President Trump’s attempts at freezing federal funding to Harvard was because Barron, 19, was not accepted to the Ivy League school.
But a spokesperson for the First Lady was quick to shut down the rumor.
“Barron did not apply to Harvard, and any assertion that he, or that anyone on his behalf, applied is completely false,” Nick Clemens, spokesperson for the Office of the First Lady, told The Palm Beach Post.
