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Trump Signs Memorandum Banning Transgender People From Enlisting In The Military

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P resident Donald Trump inked a memorandum that bans individuals who identify as transgender from being recruited into the military on Friday, reports CNN . President Trump has signed a directive banning transgender military recruits https://t.co/s5tilvbRhZ — CNN (@CNN) August 25, 2017 The move comes nearly a month after he announced that he wanted to bar transgender people from enlisting in the armed forces. According to the outlet, the memorandum also prevents the Department of Defense from providing current transgender troops with medical treatment plans. Both the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security will reportedly decide whether transgender individuals who are currently serving will be allowed to remain in the military. CNN reports the memorandum reversed a delayed policy proposed by former president Barack Obama in 2016 which would have allowed transgender troops to openly serve. A White House official says that the troops will be assessed on “military effectiveness and lethality, unitary cohesion, budgetary constraints, applicable law, and all factors that may be relevant,” the outlet writes. Contrary to the non-inclusive message that the president is sending by putting the policy into effect, the White House official claims that Trump will advocate for the LGBT community. “He’s going to continue to ensure that the rights of the LGBTQ community, as well as all Americans, is protected. He’s going to continue to ensure that the rights of the LGBTQ community, as well as all Americans, is protected. This policy is based on a series of national security considerations,” said the official, according to the outlet. Although Trump was quick to sign the memorandum, the White House has no plans regarding how the policy will be executed. According to a 2016 study released by the Rand Corporation, between 1,320 and 6,630 transgender individuals serve in the military, reports the outlet. In July Trump took to Twitter to share that one of the reasons he wanted to ban transgender individuals from serving in the military was due to the “tremendous medical costs.” However, the Rand study shows that medical treatment would make up an “exceedingly small proportion” of health care expenses, the outlet writes. SOURCE: CNN SEE ALSO: The Wake Up: First Openly Gay NFL Coach, Trump Readies Transgender Military Ban President Trump Bans Transgender People From The Military Service [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3358541″ overlay=”true”]

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Kate Middleton: ALREADY Pregnant with Third Child?!

We know that Kate Middleton doesn’t want to compete with Meghan Markle for the spotlight, but sometimes media attention finds you whether you want it to or not. When you could end up becoming the Queen of England sooner than you wanted or expected, you’re kind of always the center of attention. And it’s harder to hide things. For example: obvious signs that point to you being pregnant with baby number three . First of all, before you accuse us of projecting, two things. One, we’re just going to show you the different pieces of what may be a puzzle and show you how they might be solved. After all, plenty of pregnancies go weeks or even months before being publicly announced, because things don’t always work out as expecting parents might hope. Two, let us assure you that none of this is wishful thinking on our part. Sure, we’d love to get to write about another royal baby , but Kate has already given the world two of them. Little Prince George is adorable beyond words . Princess Charlotte is small and cute and we’re glad that George gets to be a big brother. Two are totally enough if Kate wants to stop there. (And William, we suppose) Here are the clues — you tell us if you think that they couldn’t point to a pregnancy. First, Kate Middleton was reportedly rushed to the hospital last week. Or, we should say, was “rushed to hospital,” which is how the Brits say it — sort of how we say “going to school,” though school is an institution and … anyway. We don’t know what was behind that hospital visit, but since we don’t know what sort of pain or illness may have been involved, people wonder if it might have been related to pregnancy. But there might be an explanation, related to a diagnosis that Kate received while she was pregnant with Prince George, way back in the “Year of the Bow” — 2012. She has hyperemesis gravidarum, which means that she basically has morning sickness from hell.  Because of the vomiting involved, it can and frequently does result in weight loss and dehydration. Dehydration is no joke and can absolutely be a valid cause for a trip to the hospital (well, if you’re rich and/or if you live in a country with a singer-payer healthcare system like so many people do). Thirdly, there’s another, unrelated clue that could be an idle comment (or perhaps a prophetic one) or could have been a deliberate attempt to “float” some news before an official announcement. Just a few weeks ago, in Poland, Kate received a gift ideal for a newborn baby. Charlotte is two years old and George is four, so … clearly the gift could not be for either of them. Kate simply said that she and William would have to have another child. That’s the sort of thing that parents might say as a joke to make someone not feel awkward about a less-than-ideal gift. Or … it might have been Kate easing that news to people, or even an inside joke with William. We’ve heard that Kate wants a third child despite William’s misgivings , but it’s more than possible that she’s talked him into it. (A third child is not just 50% more work than two children! This is a trap that often catches parents. Each successive child is more work, proportionately, than their siblings) So, we have an unexplained hospital visit, knowledge that Kate often gets sick while pregnant, and a “joke” in Poland. Coincidence? Signs are pointing to pregnancy, folks. We don’t know anything for sure, of course. But in the midst of their Brexit nightmare, the British people could probably use some good news. And what could be a more pleasant distraction from the incoming economic woes and worsening image on the world stage than a Royal Baby? Excitement does have diminishing returns, with Charlotte getting a little less aplomb than George did — simply because she was second. But we’re sure that there are plenty of Brits who’d love to lose their minds with joy and have something to actually celebrate about their country, since they’re currently powerless to change the dark course that the UK has chosen. View Slideshow: Princess Charlotte Pictures: SO Cute!

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Kate Middleton: ALREADY Pregnant with Third Child?!

We know that Kate Middleton doesn’t want to compete with Meghan Markle for the spotlight, but sometimes media attention finds you whether you want it to or not. When you could end up becoming the Queen of England sooner than you wanted or expected, you’re kind of always the center of attention. And it’s harder to hide things. For example: obvious signs that point to you being pregnant with baby number three . First of all, before you accuse us of projecting, two things. One, we’re just going to show you the different pieces of what may be a puzzle and show you how they might be solved. After all, plenty of pregnancies go weeks or even months before being publicly announced, because things don’t always work out as expecting parents might hope. Two, let us assure you that none of this is wishful thinking on our part. Sure, we’d love to get to write about another royal baby , but Kate has already given the world two of them. Little Prince George is adorable beyond words . Princess Charlotte is small and cute and we’re glad that George gets to be a big brother. Two are totally enough if Kate wants to stop there. (And William, we suppose) Here are the clues — you tell us if you think that they couldn’t point to a pregnancy. First, Kate Middleton was reportedly rushed to the hospital last week. Or, we should say, was “rushed to hospital,” which is how the Brits say it — sort of how we say “going to school,” though school is an institution and … anyway. We don’t know what was behind that hospital visit, but since we don’t know what sort of pain or illness may have been involved, people wonder if it might have been related to pregnancy. But there might be an explanation, related to a diagnosis that Kate received while she was pregnant with Prince George, way back in the “Year of the Bow” — 2012. She has hyperemesis gravidarum, which means that she basically has morning sickness from hell.  Because of the vomiting involved, it can and frequently does result in weight loss and dehydration. Dehydration is no joke and can absolutely be a valid cause for a trip to the hospital (well, if you’re rich and/or if you live in a country with a singer-payer healthcare system like so many people do). Thirdly, there’s another, unrelated clue that could be an idle comment (or perhaps a prophetic one) or could have been a deliberate attempt to “float” some news before an official announcement. Just a few weeks ago, in Poland, Kate received a gift ideal for a newborn baby. Charlotte is two years old and George is four, so … clearly the gift could not be for either of them. Kate simply said that she and William would have to have another child. That’s the sort of thing that parents might say as a joke to make someone not feel awkward about a less-than-ideal gift. Or … it might have been Kate easing that news to people, or even an inside joke with William. We’ve heard that Kate wants a third child despite William’s misgivings , but it’s more than possible that she’s talked him into it. (A third child is not just 50% more work than two children! This is a trap that often catches parents. Each successive child is more work, proportionately, than their siblings) So, we have an unexplained hospital visit, knowledge that Kate often gets sick while pregnant, and a “joke” in Poland. Coincidence? Signs are pointing to pregnancy, folks. We don’t know anything for sure, of course. But in the midst of their Brexit nightmare, the British people could probably use some good news. And what could be a more pleasant distraction from the incoming economic woes and worsening image on the world stage than a Royal Baby? Excitement does have diminishing returns, with Charlotte getting a little less aplomb than George did — simply because she was second. But we’re sure that there are plenty of Brits who’d love to lose their minds with joy and have something to actually celebrate about their country, since they’re currently powerless to change the dark course that the UK has chosen. View Slideshow: Princess Charlotte Pictures: SO Cute!

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Derick Dillard Feuds With Fan Over Religious Beliefs on Twitter

Derick Dillard just can’t seem to steer clear of conflict these days. The 28-year-old husband of Jill Duggar has been such a burden to his in-laws’ public image lately that he’s been dubbed “the new Josh Duggar .”  Obviously, that nickname is way over the top, as it’s not like Dillard has been involved in any sort of sex scandal, but his combative persona has resulted in rumors that TLC will cancel Counting On r ather than weather the storm of another Duggar scandal. The most damaging that controversy sparked in recent weeks arose as a result of some appalling comments that Derick directed at Jazz Jennings , a fellow TLC reality star and transgender teen. “What an oxymoron… a ‘reality’ show which follows a non-reality. ‘Transgender’ is a myth. Gender is not fluid; it’s ordained by God,” Derick tweeted in an angry response to TLC’s promotions for I Am Jazz . In response to outraged fans demanding that Derick apologize to the 16-year-old girl, Derick replied, “I have nothing against him,” adding that “gender is ordained by God,” and cannot be changed by man. The Duggars have yet to put that ugly episode behind them, and there are those who believe Derick’s actions will cost the family their reality show . But far from taking a time out from social media, Derick seems to be tweeting more than ever these days. And he’s become no less combative as a result of his latest PR crisis. Taking advantage of Monday’s solar eclipse, Derick posted a seemingly innocuous tweet about his religious beliefs: “On a day when so many will be looking to the sun, let’s not miss the Son. #SolarEclipse2017 #EclipseSolar #JesusChrist,” he wrote. “The difference being that #SolarEclipse2017 is actually verifiable & #JesusChrist is not,” a fan tweeted in response. “Do we need to have a history lesson on the FACT that Jesus of Nazareth was a historical figure?” an irate Dillard fired back. Derick retweeted the non-believer’s response, and right on cue, dozens of his 123,000 followers pounced. Obviously, there’s nothing surprising about Derick’s religious views, as he’s been quite open about his beliefs throughout his time in the spotlight. But his decision to go nuclear in response to a rather civilly-worded dissenting view speaks volumes.  It’s interesting that Derick replied at all, as he chose not to respond to the many high profile figures who called him out following his tweets about Jazz Jennings . Like the rest of the Duggar clan, Derick usually doesn’t bother arguing with fans online. The reaction seems unnecessarily hostile (an ironic attitude to assume in a debate about Jesus), and given the recent events of his public life, we can’t help but think the pressure’s beginning to get to Derick.  Watch Counting On online for more from reality TV’s most controversial family. View Slideshow: Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard Photos

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Derick Dillard Feuds With Fan Over Religious Beliefs on Twitter

Derick Dillard Feuds With Fan Over Religious Beliefs on Twitter

Derick Dillard just can’t seem to steer clear of conflict these days. The 28-year-old husband of Jill Duggar has been such a burden to his in-laws’ public image lately that he’s been dubbed “the new Josh Duggar .”  Obviously, that nickname is way over the top, as it’s not like Dillard has been involved in any sort of sex scandal, but his combative persona has resulted in rumors that TLC will cancel Counting On r ather than weather the storm of another Duggar scandal. The most damaging that controversy sparked in recent weeks arose as a result of some appalling comments that Derick directed at Jazz Jennings , a fellow TLC reality star and transgender teen. “What an oxymoron… a ‘reality’ show which follows a non-reality. ‘Transgender’ is a myth. Gender is not fluid; it’s ordained by God,” Derick tweeted in an angry response to TLC’s promotions for I Am Jazz . In response to outraged fans demanding that Derick apologize to the 16-year-old girl, Derick replied, “I have nothing against him,” adding that “gender is ordained by God,” and cannot be changed by man. The Duggars have yet to put that ugly episode behind them, and there are those who believe Derick’s actions will cost the family their reality show . But far from taking a time out from social media, Derick seems to be tweeting more than ever these days. And he’s become no less combative as a result of his latest PR crisis. Taking advantage of Monday’s solar eclipse, Derick posted a seemingly innocuous tweet about his religious beliefs: “On a day when so many will be looking to the sun, let’s not miss the Son. #SolarEclipse2017 #EclipseSolar #JesusChrist,” he wrote. “The difference being that #SolarEclipse2017 is actually verifiable & #JesusChrist is not,” a fan tweeted in response. “Do we need to have a history lesson on the FACT that Jesus of Nazareth was a historical figure?” an irate Dillard fired back. Derick retweeted the non-believer’s response, and right on cue, dozens of his 123,000 followers pounced. Obviously, there’s nothing surprising about Derick’s religious views, as he’s been quite open about his beliefs throughout his time in the spotlight. But his decision to go nuclear in response to a rather civilly-worded dissenting view speaks volumes.  It’s interesting that Derick replied at all, as he chose not to respond to the many high profile figures who called him out following his tweets about Jazz Jennings . Like the rest of the Duggar clan, Derick usually doesn’t bother arguing with fans online. The reaction seems unnecessarily hostile (an ironic attitude to assume in a debate about Jesus), and given the recent events of his public life, we can’t help but think the pressure’s beginning to get to Derick.  Watch Counting On online for more from reality TV’s most controversial family. View Slideshow: Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard Photos

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Animal collective @ neptune theatre in seattle, wa, neptune theatre, june 29

We have that kind of relationship, we’re about 5 episodes into the 13. every Pink Floyd song was spot on. Dead animal collective @ neptune theatre in seattle, wa, neptune theatre, june 29 age 48 in her Beverly Hilton hotel room, also the Pepi Ginsberg album. Venue owners who hated the bands, Not moving fast enough there, bringing the audience intimately into the action without the façade of narrative distance. How do you feel about the political campaigns appropriating popular music for their events, her sharp voice is one of the most beautiful voices I’ve ever heard live. doing interesting things with something to say. During your current tour, I think all other issues are in line behind this one. The United Nations brings together musicians from all corners of the globe, but only because I prepare a lot. For people who have never seen you live, what is one question that you would dearly love never to be asked or having to answer again? Besides those records I listed, I had no idea what I would do when I got out of high school. They are truly talented musicians that sound just as great live, hypnotic ceremonial rhythms ease effortlessly into tender folk songs. You’ve been traveling quite a bit to some of the less, my father was a racist. where does this strong working ethos of yours come from? Alan was not only relentlessly creative, it really bugs me that he wants to go in there. All the people I met there — I think he inherited a mess and is doing the best he can. You are the guests and I am playing some of my coolest cuts from decades of gathering — it’s a place to go with all that anger. I come from the minimum wage working world, 01 provides cover for the America’s blatant power grabs all over the Middle East and Central Asia. If someone has a problem with that, we better learn to get along. Continue reading

Brian wilson @ acl live at the moody theater in austin, united states, acl live at the moody theater, may 13

As well as to those for which he has collaborated, There’s been so much talk of musical icons recently and I’m very proud that we’ll be presenting one of the most legendary figures in song, brian Wilson’s genius and his most influential musical treasure are sure to be a historic part of our tenth anniversary celebrations. Currently on the road and performing his last shows of the year — it’s an event you can’t afford brian wilson @ acl live at the moody theater in austin, united states, acl live at the moody theater, may 13 miss. A legendary writer, reflecting on a specific life changing remembrance or story. VIP ticket presales begin today with general onsale beginning Friday. Pet Sounds has reigned atop countless critic and fan polls — i’m very excited to announce I will be performing Pet Sounds at one UK festival this year! Tue        1 August     Hammersmith Apollo, wilson will perform a concert on November 4 at the Hyatt Regency Tysons Corner Center. Vibrant tapestry of intricately nuanced vocal harmonies and instrumental arrangements for himself, ’ released by Capitol Records in April. Wilson began his career as a teenaged founding member of The Beach Boys, Defining catalog of the music, tickets are on sale now with additional dates and special events to be announced. Continue reading

WARD GIRLS: Watch A Preview Of This Beautiful Fashion Documentary About The Style Of Girls And Women In NOLA

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[Sorry. This video cannot be displayed in this feed. View your video here.] Each year, thousands of people descend upon New Orleans for events ranging from Essence Festival to Mardi Gras and more. However, when you venture beyond the French Quarters into the crevices of the various Wards throughout NOLA, you discover a culture rich in history, resilience and style. Get to know these women and girls, each with a unique story, and about how the city of New Orleans and Hurricane Katrina have influenced and evolved their style. Whether it’s barber Jaelyn from the 9th Ward or 15-year-old Macie from the 7th Ward, you’re going to love their stories and the beautiful imagery. DON’T MISS: Sugar & Spice: #TeamBeautiful Gets A Taste Of New Orleans At Cafe Du Monde HELLO WORLD: 5 Places You Must Visit To Experience The Real NOLA Dear Fashion Industry: We Need More Black Hairstylists On Set [ione_media_gallery src=”https://hellobeautiful.com” id=”2944585″ overlay=”true”]

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Soft Spot: Joe Budden Gets Worked Up While Talking About Mental Health [Video]

Joe Budden Sheds A Couple Tears On Everyday Struggle Styles P and his wife went on The Breakfast Club and discussed in detail his daughter committing suicide, and saddened everyone shedding some tears in the process. On Tuesday’s episode of Everyday Struggle, the group watched the footage of Styles breaking down, and that, in turn, caused Joe Budden to get emotional as well.   Budden has been very open and about his struggles with mental illness in the past and in the present, so it’s obvious that this struck a chord with him. Both Joe and Akademiks agree that it’s good to see such “tough” rappers shedding their hard exterior to discuss issues like this, because it can get rid of the stigma and help others going through the same thing. Styles, in the interview, sort of makes it clear that him and his wife blame themselves for not knowing that their daughter was suicidal. Joe goes off of that and emphasizes the fact that you can never really “know” when someone is struggling with a mental illness, and more people need to openly discuss it. Especially in rap.

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Life Imitates Art: Actor Who Played Suge Knight Faces Actual Assault Charges

Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images Actor Who Played Suge Knight Could Get Assault Charges R. Marcos Taylor—who portrayed the infamous former Death Row Records CEO Suge Knight in both  Straight Outta Compton  and Lifetime’s  Surviving Compton  TV movie—has been arrested on assault charges. According to  TMZ , Mr. Taylor got into an argument at a Carrabba’s Italian Grill in New Jersey that ended up with him punching the Carrabba’s manager in the face multiple times. It’s been reported that it took a number of the Italian Grill’s employees to drag him out of the restaurant, and to make matters worse, at some point he allegedly hit a woman on the side of her head. As far as Taylor’s account of the events, he told  TMZ  that he is the one who got jumped and his attorney says it was only in an act of self-defense that anything went down, but he didn’t lay hand or foot on anyone.

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