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Trump Declares August 26 Day of Remembrance for Abbey Gate Fallen

President Donald Trump signed a proclamation Monday designating August 26 as the official day to honor the 13 U.S. service members killed in the 2021 Abbey Gate attack during Biden’s Afghanistan withdrawal. Meeting with Gold Star Families at the White House, Trump called the Kabul bombing one of America’s “worst and most embarrassing days,” pledging never to abandon U.S. troops or citizens abroad. The suicide blast, carried out by ISIS-K, also killed 169 Afghan civilians and injured dozens of Americans. Trump’s proclamation urged all Americans to remember the fallen and support their families.

Bolton Slams Trump’s Ukraine Policy After FBI Raid

Former National Security Adviser John Bolton blasted President Donald Trump’s handling of the Ukraine war just days after FBI agents raided his home and office in a classified documents probe. Writing in The Washington Examiner, Bolton accused Trump of driving U.S. policy into “confusion” and rushing negotiations without coherence. He criticized Trump’s insistence that Ukraine could only prevail by striking inside Russia while the Pentagon blocked such actions, calling it a sign of disarray. Bolton said Moscow remains bent on imperial expansion, making peace elusive. He warned Trump’s two-week push for a resolution may have left the U.S. “further from peace and a just settlement for Ukraine than before.”

ICE Captures Venezuelan Fugitive in Texas After Russian Roulette-Style Attack

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have arrested 31-year-old Raul Enrique Pargas Rodriguez, a Venezuelan fugitive wanted for attempted femicide after allegedly torturing a woman in a Russian roulette-style attack. According to ICE, Pargas Rodriguez lured the victim to his workshop in 2021, pressed a pistol to her head, and reloaded it before she managed to escape. He fled to the U.S. illegally in 2022 and was previously released by Border Patrol and later Dallas authorities under prior enforcement priorities. Acting on a Border Patrol tip, ICE, Texas DPS, and U.S. Marshals tracked him to Plano, Texas, on August 14, where he was taken into custody. He now faces deportation to Venezuela to stand trial.

If a Recession Comes, 4 Buffett Dividend Stocks Offer Shelter

With Wall Street growing increasingly wary of a 2025 recession, analysts point to Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway portfolio for safe havens. Four of his top high-yield dividend holdings — Chevron, Coca-Cola, Kraft Heinz, and Kroger — are being touted as recession-proof anchors. Chevron offers energy stability with a 4.3% yield and its $60B Hess acquisition; Coca-Cola, up 11% this year, remains a global beverage powerhouse with a 2.8% yield; Kraft Heinz pays nearly 6% while weighing a $20B grocery spin-off; and Kroger, surging 36% this year, provides steady consumer staples with a 1.8% yield. Analysts say these names combine defensive strength with reliable income in uncertain times.

Trump Reshapes Global Economy as 47 Nations Cut Tariffs

President Donald Trump has secured tariff reductions from 47 countries — including China, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, and all 27 EU members — while also brokering multiple peace initiatives abroad. The dual moves are being hailed as a “peace and prosperity dividend,” lowering consumer prices, expanding U.S. export markets, and stabilizing conflict zones like Armenia-Azerbaijan and Congo-Rwanda. Analysts say the synergy of trade liberalization and regional peace could trigger a five-year bull market, especially if the Federal Reserve shifts toward rate cuts. Supporters argue 2025 may mark the global pivot from protectionism to integration and growth.

Young Lawyer Dies After Rare Allergic Reaction to CT Scan Dye

Letícia Paul, a 22-year-old law graduate in Brazil, died after suffering anaphylactic shock during a routine CT scan that used iodinated contrast dye. The incident occurred at Hospital Regional Alto Vale, where doctors placed her in intensive care but were unable to save her. While contrast-enhanced CT scans are generally considered safe, severe allergic reactions — though rare — can be fatal, occurring in roughly one in 5,000 to 10,000 cases. The hospital expressed condolences and said protocols were followed. Paul’s funeral was held August 21. Experts caution patients to disclose allergies before imaging procedures.

Chronic Pain Linked to Vitamin, Mineral Deficiencies

A University of Arizona Health Sciences study found that deficiencies in vitamin D, B12, folate, and magnesium were more common in people with severe chronic pain, and those with such deficiencies were also more likely to suffer from persistent pain. The findings, published in Pain Practice, suggest nutrition may play a significant role in treatment. Experts note that while 50 million U.S. adults experience chronic pain, physicians receive little training in nutrition. Researchers recommend multivitamins and certain supplements as potential relief, highlighting the need for holistic approaches that could reduce opioid reliance.