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AMERICANALMANAC (Sadie Smith) - Carrot Top home with family after suicide attempt put him in critical condition

Carrot Top has been released from the hospital and is recovering at home with his family after a suicide attempt left the Las Vegas comedian in critical condition last week. Page Six confirms the 61-year-old prop comic, whose real name is Scott Thompson, is back home and “doing well” after several days of hospital care. […] The post Carrot Top home with family after suicide attempt put him in critical condition appeared first on American Almanac .

Carrot Top has been released from the hospital and is recovering at home with his family after a suicide attempt left the Las Vegas comedian in critical condition last week. Page Six confirms the 61-year-old prop comic, whose real name is Scott Thompson, is back home and “doing well” after several days of hospital care. Thompson was hospitalized in critical condition following a suicide attempt at his Las Vegas home on Sept. 18. His long-running residency at the Luxor Hotel and Casino has been placed on hiatus, and shows were canceled for the next three weeks. The hospitalization came as he faced a contentious legal fight with musician Brian Evans, who previously opened for his Luxor show. Welfare check found him unconscious near the…Open

Where is Scott Thompson currently located following his release from the hospital?
After remaining under medical care for nearly a week, Carrot Top has been released from the hospital and is recovering at home with his family.
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What updates were provided by representative Jami Schlicher regarding Scott Thompson's condition during his hospitalization?
On Sept. 20, Schlicher stated that Thompson was awake, breathing on his own, and continuing to improve while under close medical care and surrounded by his family.
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What are the details regarding the legal dispute involving musician Brian Evans that preceded Thompson's hospitalization?
Thompson's attorney, Ronnie Bitman, alleged in a Sept. 3 court filing that Evans threatened to publicly release a sexually explicit video of the comedian unless he was paid $500,000. Evans has denied these extortion claims, stating he never threatened to post any video and that any such video was deleted a long time ago under a previous settlement.
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How has Scott Thompson's professional schedule at the Luxor Hotel and Casino been affected by his medical emergency?
His long-running residency at the Luxor Hotel and Casino, which he has headlined since 2005, has been placed on hiatus, and shows were canceled for a three-week window.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Sadie Smith) - Melania Trump greets Xi in Saint Laurent bow blouse and Dolce & Gabbana trousers

First Lady Melania Trump wore a Saint Laurent bow blouse and Dolce & Gabbana trousers while hosting Chinese President Xi Jinping at Thursday's White House state dinner. Mrs. Trump stood with President Donald Trump as they welcomed Xi and China's first lady, Peng Liyuan, for the formal evening in Washington. The dinner capped a three-day […] The post Melania Trump greets Xi in Saint Laurent bow blouse and Dolce & Gabbana trousers appeared first on American Almanac .

First Lady Melania Trump wore a Saint Laurent bow blouse and Dolce & Gabbana trousers while hosting Chinese President Xi Jinping at Thursday's White House state dinner. Mrs. Trump stood with President Donald Trump as they welcomed Xi and China's first lady, Peng Liyuan, for the formal evening in Washington. The dinner capped a three-day state visit running from September 23 to 25, 2026, and put the first lady's eye for detail on full display at the North Portico and inside the East Room. Breitbart reported that she chose a cotton poplin Saint Laurent blouse with an oversized bow, paired with Dolce & Gabbana cigarette-silhouette trousers in floral brocade and a matching silk satin cummerbund from the same house. Limited-edition Christian…Open

How was the state dinner table decorated for the event hosted in Washington?
The tables featured red linens adorned with dahlias and ranunculus, a color choice intended to tie into the long tradition of the color red in Chinese culture.
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What did President Trump and President Xi agree upon regarding trade during their meeting?
President Trump and President Xi agreed to keep a trade truce in place until early 2027, despite ongoing friction over technology limits, rare earths, Taiwan, and trade practices.
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What historical significance was represented by the choice of wine during the state dinner toast?
The toast opened with Schramsberg Blanc De Noir, a choice intended to honor former President Richard Nixon's 1972 “Toast to Peace” with then-Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai in Beijing.
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What was the duration and timeframe of the state visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping and First Lady Peng Liyuan?
The state visit ran for three days, from September 23 to September 25, 2026.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Lynn Jenkins) - Paralyzed Marine veteran’s family pushes for full accountability as health setbacks threaten trial testimony

Family of a paralyzed Marine veteran demands maximum accountability for the illegal immigrant accused of shooting him as health setbacks may delay his testimony. A Marine combat veteran left paralyzed after an alleged shooting at a San Antonio bar now faces fresh medical complications that could keep him off the witness stand, his family says, […] The post Paralyzed Marine veteran’s family pushes for full accountability as health setbacks threaten trial testimony appeared first on American Almanac .

Family of a paralyzed Marine veteran demands maximum accountability for the illegal immigrant accused of shooting him as health setbacks may delay his testimony. A Marine combat veteran left paralyzed after an alleged shooting at a San Antonio bar now faces fresh medical complications that could keep him off the witness stand, his family says, even as the man charged in the attack heads toward trial. Fox News Digital reported that Jimmy Friesenhahn, a Marine Corps combat veteran working security, was allegedly shot by Wilmer Vladimir Ruiz Ortega on May 4, 2025, at El Patio Sports Bar. Friesenhahn was struck twice in his bulletproof vest and once in the neck. The neck wound left him paralyzed, unable to speak, and dependent on full-time…Open

When was the trial for Wilmer Vladimir Ruiz Ortega scheduled to begin?
The trial was set to begin on the 20th, starting with jury selection.
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What is the criminal history of Wilmer Vladimir Ruiz Ortega prior to the May 2025 shooting?
Ortega was arrested for driving while intoxicated in October 2020, for a probation violation in August 2023, and was arrested twice more for failing to appear in court, including in November 2024.
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What was the stated reason for the confrontation between Jimmy Friesenhahn and Wilmer Vladimir Ruiz Ortega?
Police stated that Friesenhahn spotted a gun in Ortega's pocket and attempted to stop him from entering the venue, which led to a struggle and the alleged shooting.
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According to his sister Becky Borjon, what is the expected long-term outcome of Friesenhahn's injuries?
Borjon stated that they do not see it as a road to recovery because of the nature of the injury, noting that he will never walk again and faces a lifelong fight.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Charles McAdams) - Tourist visa overstayer charged in fatal stabbing of UMass Dartmouth football player

A 19-year-old Nigerian national who entered on a tourist visa, overstayed for years, and won deferred action now faces a murder charge after a UMass Dartmouth football player was killed in Providence. Chukwunonso Uzoma David Uzoma Eze was arrested and charged with murder in the death of Marvins Antoine, a freshman on the University of […] The post Tourist visa overstayer charged in fatal stabbing of UMass Dartmouth football player appeared first on American Almanac .

A 19-year-old Nigerian national who entered on a tourist visa, overstayed for years, and won deferred action now faces a murder charge after a UMass Dartmouth football player was killed in Providence. Chukwunonso Uzoma David Uzoma Eze was arrested and charged with murder in the death of Marvins Antoine, a freshman on the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Corsairs football team, after an altercation in Providence, Rhode Island. A second Corsairs freshman, 19-year-old Kensley Macean, allegedly took stab wounds to the head and neck in the same incident and was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Eze pleaded not guilty at a Monday arraignment in Massachusetts and agreed to extradition back to Rhode Island, where the case belongs.…Open

What was the outcome of the arraignment for Chukwunonso Uzoma David Uzoma Eze in Massachusetts?
During his Monday arraignment in New Bedford District Court in Massachusetts, Eze pleaded not guilty to the murder charge and agreed to be extradited to Rhode Island, which is the jurisdiction where the incident occurred.
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What is the immigration history of Chukwunonso Uzoma David Uzoma Eze prior to his murder charge?
Eze entered the United States on a B-2 tourist visa in 2015 and received two extensions under the Obama administration. He remained in the country after his authorized stay expired and later secured deferred action, which is a discretionary federal decision to temporarily delay removal. The Biden administration approved his deferred action in September 2022, and another request was approved on October 8, 2025, following an application in February 2025.
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What happened to Kensley Macean during the same incident that resulted in the death of Marvins Antoine?
Kensley Macean, a 19-year-old Corsairs freshman, allegedly sustained stab wounds to the head and neck during the incident and was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
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What is the identity of the UMass Dartmouth freshman football player who was killed in the stabbing incident in Providence?
The victim was identified as Marvins Antoine, a 19-year-old freshman on the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Corsairs football team.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Sadie Smith) - Trump cuts nearly $1 billion from DEI and illegal immigrant programs with rare pocket rescission

President Trump canceled nearly $1 billion in leftover federal funding Friday night, targeting DEI programs and aid for illegal immigrants in a rare pocket rescission that has drawn sharp pushback. The White House moved Friday evening to strip back $810 million in unspent money already approved by Congress, hitting immigration and refugee accounts, foreign debt-relief […] The post Trump cuts nearly $1 billion from DEI and illegal immigrant programs with rare pocket rescission appeared first on American Almanac .

President Trump canceled nearly $1 billion in leftover federal funding Friday night, targeting DEI programs and aid for illegal immigrants in a rare pocket rescission that has drawn sharp pushback. The White House moved Friday evening to strip back $810 million in unspent money already approved by Congress, hitting immigration and refugee accounts, foreign debt-relief efforts, grants for minority-owned businesses, and assorted research and education programs. Washington Examiner reporting described the action as a “pocket” rescission, only the second such move in 50 years, and the second issued by Trump in his second term. Officials said most of the canceled dollars had been rooted in aiding illegal immigrants or propping up diversity,…Open

How many times has President Trump used a pocket rescission during his second term?
This move represents the second time President Trump has issued a pocket rescission during his second term; his first cut using this method was nearly $1 billion overall.
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What are the arguments regarding the legality of using a pocket rescission?
Senator Susan Collins of Maine and the Government Accountability Office (GAO) have argued that the maneuver is unlawful and undermines Congress's Constitutional power of the purse, specifically citing the Impoundment Control Act. Conversely, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) maintains that the maneuver is allowed.
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Why is the timing of this pocket rescission significant in relation to the federal fiscal year?
The rescission occurred close to the September 30 end of the fiscal year. This timing is the purpose of a pocket rescission, as it allows the White House to hold the funds and wait out the clock so the dollars lapse before Congress has time to reverse the action.
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What specific amounts were cut from migrant student education and "Woke International Education" programs?
The rescission included $25 million taken from migrant student education programs and $70 million from efforts labeled as "Woke International Education."
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YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Is a bond-driven financial crisis on the horizon? | On Balance Full Show

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On this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert discusses the White House’s royal treatment of Chinese President Xi Jinping. Gordon Chang and Representative Adam Smith (D-WA) weigh in. Meanwhile, a Bond-mageddon is brewing in the markets. Steve Cortes examines the warning signs. Later, the turbulent Middle East and how Israel is becoming a pariah. Ambassador Mike Huckabee assesses the situation. Plus, the AI doomsday clock is continuing to tick. Jed Rubenfeld breaks down the risks. This episode originally aired Sept. 24, 2026. "On Balance with Leland Vittert" takes a critical look at some of the day's hottest subjects.

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NEWSNATIONNOW (Elizabeth Vargas) - China is profiting from America's peptide interest: Former DHS chief

Peptides are booming in popularity, but critics warn many products may be unregulated, imported from China and marketed with little oversight.

What are the specific concerns regarding peptide products currently booming in popularity?
Critics warn that many peptide products may be unregulated and imported from China, and they are being marketed with little oversight.
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According to a former DHS chief, how is China benefiting from the growing interest in peptides in America?
China is profiting from America's peptide interest, as critics warn that many peptide products may be imported from China and marketed with little oversight.
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NEWSNATIONNOW (Katie Pavlich) - California homeowners race to save homes as Hurricane Polo threatens coastline

Three homes have already been lost to the ocean, and residents fear Hurricane Polo could make a worsening erosion crisis even worse.

What is the primary concern for California homeowners facing the threat of Hurricane Polo?
Residents fear that Hurricane Polo could exacerbate an already worsening erosion crisis, leading to further loss of property.
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What specific weather event is threatening the California coastline and causing concern for residents regarding the worsening erosion crisis?
Hurricane Polo is threatening the coastline, leading to fears that it will make the existing erosion crisis even worse.
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How many homes have already been lost to the ocean due to coastal erosion in California as Hurricane Polo threatens the coastline?
Three homes have already been lost to the ocean.
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YOUTUBE (Fox Business) - This is 'REALLY DEPRESSING' for Gavin Newsom's political future: Liz Peek

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A new poll shows California's proposed billionaire tax is losing ground. A 'Mornings with FOX Business' panel analyzes the potential economic fallout of the wealth tax. #foxbusiness #morningswithfoxbusiness #california #billionairetax #wealthtax #prop40 #proposition40 #gavinnewsom #economy #taxpolicy #capitalflight #siliconvalley #business #markets #taxation #usnews #economicfallout #californianews #wallstreet #statepolitics

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YOUTUBE (Newsmax) - Stanford University caught using AI to swap student’s race and gender | The Right Squad

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Stanford University is facing backlash after using artificial intelligence to alter the race and gender of a Hispanic male student in a campus dining advertisement, replacing him with a Black female. “The Right Squad” discusses the controversy, Stanford’s response and the broader debate over DEI policies and the use of AI on college campuses.

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