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Fans launches theory why Melania Trump wasn’t at the Super Bowl

Donald Trump became the first-ever sitting president to attend the Super Bowl this past Sunday.

The 47th President of the United States brought a large entourage with him, including several family members, but one crucial figure was missing: Melania Trump. The First Lady was not at Donald’s side in New Orleans to see the Philadelphia Eagles claim victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. Many began speculating as to why that might be, and social media users were largely split into two different camps.

Meanwhile, sources have shared new insight into Melania Trump’s world as First Lady—and it appears that she has a very different opinion regarding the job than every First Lady before her.

Melania Trump and her husband’s return to the White House was always going to act as a catalyst for controversy and opinion sharing. The couple left Washington in 2021, following their first presidential tenure, but now, four years later, they have returned.

The Slovenian former model’s life has been relatively quiet between her husband’s two presidential terms, but she is again back in the spotlight. Not only that, but speculation about her and Donald’s marriage, as well as rumors of a rift, refuse to go away.

Not long ago, Donald and Melania celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary. Their star-studded wedding at Bethesda-By-the-Sea took place on January 22, 2005, and there can have been few better 20th-anniversary presents than getting to move back into the White House together.

The couple shared several intimate moments during Inauguration Day. Though Melania is used to being in the spotlight, one expert, behavioral scientist Abbie Maroño, claimed to have seen something others missed. Speaking to Newsweek, Maroño stated that Melania’s actions indicated discomfort with public attention on the day when her husband took his oath of office.

“First Lady Melania Trump’s choice of a wide-brimmed hat appeared to serve as a barrier, complicating a moment when President Trump attempted to kiss her, resulting in an awkward air kiss,” she said. “This may have been a possible means to conceal her face, indicating discomfort with the public attention. The lack of eye contact, smiles, or hand-holding between the couple, suggesting discomfort.”

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“At the inaugural ball, President Trump and Melania participated in the traditional first dance. Initially, both appeared tense, but the atmosphere lightened when Vice President JD Vance and his wife, Usha, along with military members, joined them on stage. This shift led to more relaxed interactions, with President Trump engaging warmly Melania smiling during the dance.”

Although Donald and Melania have obviously been a power couple for decades, that doesn’t mean they always get along. Reports regarding arguments, including the infamous jacket incident during their first Washington term, were always going to find their way to the press. In her memoir, Melania Trump even revealed she passionately defends abortion rights, something that her husband doesn’t agree with.

The First Lady wants to show the world that she is an individual and not just Donald Trump’s wife, and in an interview with Fox, Melania explained how she gives her own advice to her husband, but that he doesn’t always listen,

“Maybe some people see me as just a wife of the President, but I’m standing on my own two feet, independent, I have my own thoughts, I have my own ‘yes’ and ‘no,’” Melania said.

“I don’t always agree [with] what my husband is saying or doing, and that’s ok. I give him my advice, and sometimes he listens, sometimes he doesn’t.”

Melania Trump “really good at balancing her husband,” her photographer says

She continued to reflect on her first tenure as First Lady, saying: “I just feel that people didn’t accept me maybe, they didn’t understand me the way maybe they do now. And I didn’t have much support.”

That Donald and Melania don’t always agree with each other is nothing noteworthy, as the same goes for every married couple in the world. The presidential pair are still going strong after 20 years of marriage, and in early February, Melania’s official photographer, Régine Mahaux, decided to reveal new details about the First Lady’s life today.

“There is something in her–the strong woman –, but at the same time, there is the soft power; she’s really good at balancing her husband,” Mahaux told Hello! Magazine, admitting that he wondered how she has “the courage to keep going.”

“They’ve gone through so much. She’s committed. She loves him and he loves her,” he continued. “She’s always in the right place. She’s always behind her husband. He’s in the light; she doesn’t need the light. She’s a very good No. 2. It’s always her husband first, and I like that; she has strong family values, to be a good wife and to make sure they’re happy.”

Melania assumed the role of First Lady during her husband’s first tenure at the White House while being a person many didn’t believe had what it took. As of today, we all know that she prevailed.

“She’s a different person than she was eight years ago”

But this time, it will be different. Not only because of her experiences but also because of who she has become, according to Mahaux.

“She’s always been hands on, but she’s more free nowadays to make a statement,” the photographer continued. “She’s a different person than she was eight years ago and has always been true to herself. This time, it feels like a different energy with new people that the President has surrounded himself with.”

That the Trumps’ second presidential term will be different is quite clear, but the most significant change for Melania will be the fact that she won’t be staying in Washington full-time. The First Lady has always been clear that her son, Barron Trump, is the most important person in her life, and even though she has the title of First Lady, Washington will have to play second fiddle as Barron is now studying at Stern Business School.

Though Melania has explained what she wants to accomplish during her second term as First Lady, a source tells People Magazine that she won’t let her mission at the White House dictate her life.

“She doesn’t believe she has obligations in the political world. But she does care about children and their well being,” a source in New York and Palm Beach told People. “Anything she may do in this administration will happen if she has the time and interest to pursue it.”

Melania Trump “couldn’t care less how she looks politically,” claims source

The insider added that Melania’s approach to her husband’s world regarding navigating the spotlight is somewhere between his first wife, Ivana Trump, and his second wife, Marla Maples.

“Melania is smart like Ivana,” the source continued, “but while Ivana collaborated with Donald on work projects, Melania is more traditional in the Marla way and remains more under the radar when possible.”

The People Magazine source stated that politics “isn’t Melania Trump’s world,” and that she only has a “small circle of family members and one or two close friends.” Moreover, Donald Trump is claimed to be “concerned” about how his wife looks on the political stage. However, the source argued that Melania “couldn’t care less how she looks politically.”

“You can learn more about Melania by what she doesn’t do or say,” the source concluded. “Just because she is quiet in a crowd doesn’t mean she is aloof, not listening, or necessarily disinterested. Her mind is filled with what she does every day, her own life, and what interests her. Donald does his thing, and she does hers. She tells it like it is when they talk and he listens. Does he do what she says? Not necessarily, but it has happened.”

Melania was seen very few times before Donald Trump went into the last months of his presidential campaigning last year. She traveled with her husband to Los Angeles a few weeks ago and has been seen out on “duty” several times, but when it came to the biggest sporting event in the US, the Super Bowl, Melania was nowhere to be seen.

Social media users launched theories about why Melania Trump wasn’t attending the Super Bowl

Donald became the first sitting president to attend the Super Bowl. On Sunday, he arrived at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, with many family members, including his son, Eric Trump, Eric’s wife, Lara, his daughter Ivanka Trump, and her 7-year-old son Theodore.

However, the fact that Melania wasn’t in attendance confused users on social media. Many took to the social media platform X and asked why she wouldn’t accompany Trump at the enormous event. Some were even concerned, while others saw it as a chance to make fun of her.

“Hmm! Where’s Melania? Has she even moved into the WH, or is she busy filing for divorce?” one user wrote, as per the Irish Star.

Another said, “Melania is at home? I can’t say I blame her, tbh.”

“Neither Melania nor Barron are accompanying Trump to the Superbowl. What a ‘family man!’ Melania is NOT living at the WH or Mar a Lago,” a third stated.

Exactly why Melania Trump—or Barron, for that matter—didn’t accompany Donald to the Super Bowl isn’t known. However, before the game, Donald released a statement saying that his wife “joins me in sending our best wishes for a great Super Bowl Sunday.”

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Update on the Pope’s health after he reportedly informed aides he ‘won’t make it this time

According to people close to the veteran, Pope Francis was admitted to the hospital last week for the same illness that caused him to become ill in 2023, but this time he doesn’t think he’ll be as fortunate. The 88-year-old was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital on Friday last week (February 14) with bronchitis, a respiratory infection, and was later diagnosed with pneumonia in both of his lungs.

“Pneumonia is inflammation and fluid in your lungs caused by a bacterial, viral, or fungal infection,” according to the Cleveland Clinic. In addition to making breathing difficult, it can result in fever and coughing up crimson, green, or yellow mucus.

Additionally, it states that “if left untreated, especially if you have an underlying health condition,” pneumonia can be fatal. Thankfully, it is recognised that baby is breathing on his own despite the diagnosis.

Politico said that the head of the Catholic Church has been “suffering from intense pain and has privately expressed certainty he won’t make it this time,” according to two persons who were supposedly aware of the situation.

However, a third source reportedly told the US-based website that Francis, who was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina’s Flores neighbourhood, is only following “doctor’s orders.”

On Wednesday, Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni paid the Pope a visit and emphasised that he was healthy enough to joke about. “I’m glad to have found him responsive and attentive.

As usual, we made jokes. “He still has a good sense of humour,” she clarified. Today, February 21, the Vatican released a statement that said, “The night went well, and this morning Pope Francis got up and had breakfast.”

The Vatican maintained on Wednesday that the Pope was recovering, despite reports from people close to him suggesting otherwise. They added: “The blood tests, evaluated by the medical staff, show a slight improvement, particularly in inflammatory indices.” “Pope Francis has had a restful night and this morning, got out of bed and had breakfast in an armchair,” the Vatican wrote on Thursday, February 20.

Pope Francis greets people at the end of the weekly general audience on February 12 – just two days before he was admitted to hospital (FILIPPO MONTEFORTE/AFP via Getty Images)

Francis was admitted to Gemelli Hospital in March 2023 with acute bronchitis, so this is not the first time he has been hospitalised with a respiratory ailment.

“I am still alive,” he declared to the public after being released from the hospital.

Twelve years ago, in March 2013, Pope Francis was chosen, making him the first pope from the Southern Hemisphere and the first non-European elected in almost 1,300 years.

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What grabs your attention immediately?

Optical illusions have always intrigued us, capturing our attention and leaving us with many unanswered questions.

Rather than just using flashy tricks, these fascinating images take us on a deep, thoughtful journey, showing us the complexities of how we see things.

Our special optical illusions will make you rethink everything you know about yourself. They might give you more insight into your life.

What grabs your attention immediately?

This picture is interesting because it shows how you see both the world and yourself. If you see a duck first, it means you’re outgoing, enjoy being around people, think quickly, and handle stress well.

If you see a rabbit first, it means you believe slow and steady wins the race. You prefer to think things through carefully before making a decision.

When you want something done right, you follow the proper steps. You are more introverted than most people. Like me, you prefer a few close friends over many acquaintances.

Do you see the faces or the vase?

This picture trick was created by a Danish psychologist to show how people see their strengths and weaknesses. If you see two faces first, you’re good at noticing small details and understand many different jobs.

But if you noticed the vase first, you’re someone who focuses on the overall picture and might miss small things.

Do you see an old man or a young woman?

At first, you might see one of two images. If you see the big-nosed older man looking down, you’re someone who pays close attention to details. Sometimes, though, you might overthink things because you’re very sensitive and understand others’ needs well.

But if you see the woman turning the other way, you’re more spontaneous and like to do things quickly. Your optimism helps you stay in control of your adventurous side.

Do you see an older or younger woman?

Who you see first in this picture might give away your age. If you see the young woman turning away, you’re probably still young. But if you notice the older woman, you might be older yourself. This was studied and published in the academic journal Scholarly Reports.

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Heart surgeon shares four types of foods you should ‘always avoid’ as they ‘poison’ your body

When it comes to our health, there are plenty of things that we should consider. However, a well-balanced diet is one of the most important factors.

Heart surgeon Dr. Jeremy London, who’s very famous on TikTok with his valuable advice he shares with his followers, shared a video in which he highlighted four foods that are dangerous for our body.

Fast Food

As expected, he places fast food on the top of the list of foods that need to be avoided.

Dr. London labels fast food as “edible food product,” emphasizing the fact that they lack important nutritional value.

A 2017 article published by the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine notes that fast foods are high in calories and low in nutrients. They are loaded with various synthetic ingredients, chemicals, extra corn syrup, sugar, artificial sweeteners, salt, and coloring agents. All these can affect our health in a negative way.

Soft Drinks

Dr. London, who has almost 400,000 followers on his TikTok account, refers to soft drinks as to “liquid death.”

These drinks are full of sugars and their consumption can easily lead to obesity and diabetes.

The same goes for the diet sodas, which are expected to be a healthier option but are actually disrupting our metabolism and increasing the hunger.

The surgeon’s opinion about soft drinks is backed up by a number of research conducted over the years. A particular one, from the UCLA Health, highlights that even a single can of soda per day can increase the risk of developing type II diabetes.

Milk Products

Further, the heart surgeon lists milk products as type of foods that poison our bodies.

Humans are the only mammals who consume milk beyond infancy and consume the milk of other species.

Milk products are full of saturated fat, whose consumption is linked to obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and Alzheimer’s.

The website of Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine states that “Studies have also linked dairy to an increased risk of breast, ovarian, and prostate cancers.”

Dr. London advises that we either limit or avoid milk products altogether.

Alcohol

According to Dr. London, alcohol is  “absolutely toxic to every cell in our bodies.

“Even moderate or occasional use is in fact detrimental,” he says. “So if we are working so hard to optimize our health, the least you could do is stop actively poisoning your body.”

Instead, we should focus on diet that is rich in fruits and vegetables, and consume minimally processed foods such as beans and wholegrains.

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