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In the newest edition of a report that the CDC uses to provide estimates on the percentage of ultra-processed food that Americans consume each year, the results were enlightening for both children and adults in the country. About 62% of children’s and teens’ daily calories are coming from ultra-processed foods, closely followed by adults, who have an intake that equals about 53% of their daily calories, according to the report.1,2
Ultra-processed foods made up 63% of children’s and teens’ daily calorie intake according to a CDC report | Image credit: colorcocktail – stock.adobe.com
The report is part of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s continued initiative to reduce the amount of ultra-processed food in the United States. The secretary of HHS has previously talked about his goals of reducing the number as much as possible, including asking for food companies to stop using certain food dyes in their products.3 Kennedy has also pointed to ultra-processed foods as the cause of the “chronic disease epidemic” in America, believing that a reduction in the consumption of such foods would lead to a healthier country.
“Ultra-processed foods” has become a catch-all phrase for foods that require involved methods to produce them or foods that are synthesized with other compounds, which can help them last longer on the grocery store shelf. Ultra-processed foods can include foods like frozen pizza and instant noodles but also store-bought bread.4 Previous reviews have found that there is a link between ultra-processed foods and mortality from any cause, including heart disease and mental health conditions.
The CDC report aimed to assess how many people in America were consuming these ultra-processed foods, as it could enlighten the government and the people of the US alike on how much work needed to be done to reduce the intake of these foods. The report was based on the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey that was conducted between August 2021 and August 2023.1 The definition of ultra-processed food was based on the NOVA classification developed in Brazil, which classifies ultra-processed foods as those that are industrial creations that are made with little whole food.
Burgers, hot dogs, and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches were among the top sources of ultra-processed foods in children and adults, according to the report. Salty snacks, sugary drinks, and baked goods were also among the most frequently cited sources of ultra-processed food consumption. Those with higher incomes also tended to eat fewer ultra-processed foods compared with those with lower incomes.
“Although youth and adults consumed the majority of their calories from ultra-processed foods in the past decade, a decrease was seen in ultra-processed food consumption among youth and adults between 2017–2018 and August 2021–August 2023, and a decrease was seen among adults from 2013–2014 to August 2021–August 2023,” the CDC reported.1
Marketing, said Marion Nestle, professor emerita of nutrition, food studies, and public health at New York University, is a foundational part of decreasing use of ultra-processed foods, as most foods are marketed toward kids. “They’re seen as cool and are iconic and you’re lucky to eat them, because that’s how they’re marketed,” she said in a statement.2
The new report emphasizes the need to reduce ultra-processed foods in the diets of Americans but necessitates that experts pick out the actual harmful ultra-processed foods rather than all such foods, as some ultra-processed foods are beneficial. However, as the majority of ultra-processed foods can be harmful, it’s important to define which foods carry health risks as the administration moves toward lowering the number of ultra-processed foods in the diets of all Americans.
References
1. Williams AM, Couch CA, Emmerich SD, Ogburn DF. Ultra-processed Food Consumption in Youth and Adults: United States, August 2021–August 2023. NCHS Data Brief. 2025;536:1-11. https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db536.htm
2. Lovelace B Jr. Ultra-processed foods make up the majority of kids’ diet, CDC report finds. NBC News. August 7, 2025. Accessed August 7, 2025. https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/ultra-processed-foods-make-majority-kids-diet-cdc-report-finds-rcna223481
3. Nowell C. Inside RFK Jr’s conflicted attempt to rid America of junk food. The Guardian. July 8, 2025. Accessed August 7, 2025. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/jul/08/rfk-jr-junk-food
4. MacMillan C. Ultraprocessed foods: are they bad for you? Yale Medicine. July 10, 2024. Accessed August 7, 2025. https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/ultraprocessed-foods-bad-for-you
A Guinness World Record has been broken at the Fleadh Cheoil in Wexford after more than 1,000 people gathered to form the largest céilí band to play together in history.
Some 1,018 people gathered at Chadwicks Wexford Park GAA grounds on Thursday evening to attempt to achieve the traditional music festival’s second record in the town.
Participants played The Wexford Polka, The Gaelscoil Polka and The Little Diamond for more than five minutes.
Guinness World Records adjudicator Glen Pollard said any record is special, “but today is particularly special”.
“Your music drove me to emotion, so you did a wonderful job. But at the end of the day, it’s all about breaking records,” he said.
Last year, organisers broke a separate record after hosting the largest tin whistle ensemble (2,516).
Following that success, organisers set their sights on outdoing a record previously set on March 15th last year, when 384 people formed the largest céilí band at the time at Croke Park in Dublin.
Glenn Pollard of Guinness Book Of Records with Barbara Walsh of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann after the victory. Photograph: Bryan O’Brien / The Irish Times
John Ryan, who was involved in organising Thursday’s attempt, said it was a “more complex” record to break due to the number of instruments involved.
“To see that many musicians coming together with so many different instruments was really special,” he said.
Mr Ryan, who runs Castlebridge Inspire, a group that highlights the origins of the book of records, said it felt “spiritual” to have broken a second record so close to its “birthplace.”
“It’s emotional,” he said.
Sisters Ciara (left) and Rebecca Banville from Tathmon, Co.Wexford play the banjo and the fiddle. Photograph: Bryan O’Brien / The Irish Times
The idea for the famous book is said to have been conceived in Castlebridge, Co Wexford, in 1951 by Guinness Breweries managing director Hugh Beaver after an argument with a fellow hunter as to which game bird was fastest.
Unable to find the answer in encyclopedias, he decided to pursue the reference book to host such facts, which was first published some four years later.
Since then, more than 150 million copies have been sold.
Born June 18, 1940, in Grundy, Virginia, where the Mountain Mission School is located, McGlothlin received his undergraduate and law degrees from the College of William & Mary. McGlothlin founded the United Company, based in Blountville, Tennessee, in 1970 as a coal production company. It later diversified its four-state operations into oil and gas exploration services, investment management services and real estate development. He sold the company in 1997 but later repurchased it seven years later.
More than 60 countries around the world are scrambling to respond to the latest wave of US tariffs announced by Donald Trump, which came into force on Thursday.
Industry representatives in rich and poor countries warned of job losses as the tariffs upended a decades-old world trading system with rates ranging from 10% to 39%, 40% and 41% for Switzerland, Brazil and Syria.
All over the globe, leaders were attempting to put contingencies in place after Trump’s tariff threats turned to reality at a minute past midnight Washington time.
The Brazilian government said it was planning a state aid plan for companies affected. The president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, said the duties were “unacceptable blackmail”.
Switzerland said it was seeking new talks with the US after a last-gasp mission to Washington by its president, Karin Keller-Sutter, failed to stop a 39% tariff blow that industry group Swissmem described as a “horror scenario”.
In a statement after an emergency meeting with Keller-Sutter, the Swiss cabinet said the tariffs would “place a substantial strain on Switzerland’s export-oriented economy”.
“For the affected sectors, companies and their employees, this is an extraordinarily difficult situation,” Keller-Sutter told reporters.
Taiwan is also continuing talks with the US. Its president, Lai Ching-te, said the 20% rate imposed on the key Washington ally was “temporary”.
Ireland, which is locked into an EU-US deal setting the tariff ceiling at 15%, said it would publish a new plan for diversifying an economy that relies heavily on US multinationals including Intel, Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson, all in Trump’s crosshairs.
Despite a last minute reprieve from Trump for Lesotho with tariffs dropping from 50% to 15%, the impoverished African nation said it was already hurting.
Textile industry players in the country – which produces jeans and other garments for US companies including Levi and Walmart – said the uncertainty around tariffs over the past few months had already devastated the sector, with orders cancelled and jobs cut.
Laos, which, like Brazil and Myanmar, was hit with a 40% rate, was among those handed a steep increase in import duties because of a trade imbalance with the US.
“A 40% tariff is just a nail in the coffin for any industry trying to ship to the United States,” Johannes Somers, the executive chair of the garment manufacturing firm Diep Vu, told Agence France Presse.
“We estimate about 20,000 workers or more could be impacted,” added Xaybandith Rasphone, the head of the Association of the Lao Garment Industry.
The sweeping “reciprocal” rates were announced by the White House a week ago, just before a previous 1 August deadline was due to elapse.
Just before the tariffs came into effect at midnight, Trump claimed on social media that billions of dollars would start flowing into the US as a result.
However, while the customs duties make countries’ exports more expensive and less competitive, they are payable on import and usually passed on to the customer.
“The only thing that can stop America’s greatness would be a radical left court that wants to see our country fail,” the president wrote in capital letters, referencing an ongoing case in the US court of appeals, which is considering whether he exceeded his authority in imposing the tariffs.
Some trading partners had already secured reductions through negotiations or by striking deals, including the UK, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, Japan, South Korea, Pakistan and the EU.
The EU is the only trading partner where its baseline rate of 15% will include previous tariffs. It means, for example, cheeses that are normally hit with import duties of 14.9% will be taxed at 15% and not 29.9%.
However, the deal has only been implemented in part with tariffs of 27.5% still being imposed on EU car imports while the details of the US-EU deal are being finalised.
Hildegard Müller, the president of the German car industry federation, said the EU-US deal had “brought no clarity or improvement” to the industry.
“The sectoral tariffs on cars and automotive parts of 27.5%, which have been in effect since April and May respectively, remain in place and place a significant burden on German automakers and automotive suppliers, as well as on transatlantic trade.
“It is important that the promised agreement is reached now and the relief measures are implemented promptly,” she said.
India’s 25% tariff rate could rise to a total of 50% after Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday imposing an additional levy in retaliation for the country’s purchase of oil from Russia. Delhi has 21 days to respond. Trump has threatened to use the same tactic on other countries that supply Russia.
Socio-demographic characteristics of study participants
The study included 12 victims of IPV and five key informants from the disability association, health facilities, and the women and children affairs department. The ages of the IPV victims ranged from 25 to 37. The educational status of the IPV victims varied, with the lowest level being Grade 8 and the highest being a Master’s degree. Nature of employment status ranged from students to housemaids, self-employed individuals, and government employees. At the time of the interview, eight IPV victims were separated from their husbands, four were in relationships. The educational levels of the IPV victims’ spouses ranged from no formal education to a Master’s degree, with employment statuses ranging from private business owners to teachers and accountant. Regarding alcohol use, husbands or partners of IPV victims exhibited varying behaviors, from never drinking to frequently getting drunk. The onset of disability for most victims occurred in childhood, with seven victims experiencing physical disabilities and five being blind. Three victims had no children, while the others had between one and three children. A majority of participants reported a lower economic status, with a few identifying as having a medium economic status (Table 1).
Table 1 Socio-demographic characteristics of In-depth interview participants, 2024
In this study, 153 codes, 15 categories, and six themes emerged from the data analysis. The analysis identified the following main themes: history of multiple violence by a partner(s), triggers of IPV attacks, maternal and reproductive health consequences, lack of legal responsiveness, women with impairments feelings about the availability of maternal and reproductive health facilities, and the availability of IPV-related services (Table 2).
Table 2 Emerged themes and their categories from the qualitative data
Theme 1 history of multiple IPV from a partner(s)
WWD endure various forms of IPV, including emotional, financial, physical, and sexual abuse. Emotional violence was universal, with partners demeaning them, using derogatory names, and treating them as disposable. Many partners exploited women with impairments for sex, financial gain, or property before abandoning them. They often manipulated women with impairments into trust and affection, only to withdraw when they no longer found the relationship beneficial.
Physical violence ranged from threats at knifepoint to severe beatings. Sexual violence involved rape, forced intercourse, and coercion into painful acts. A 28-year-old mother of three recalled, “He forced me into sex, regardless of my well-being. If I couldn’t comply due to my disability, he would beat and insult me, calling me ‘leper’ and ‘useless” (IDI/001/2024). Similarly, a 25-year-old woman faced coercion and threats. “He would come whenever he wanted sex, forcing himself on me, and calling me a ‘leper with nothing to offer’ when I refused to give him money.” (IDI/011/2024).
Infidelity was another common issue, reinforcing feelings of worthlessness. Many women remained in abusive relationships due to fear of societal judgment. A 28-year-old woman stated, “After learning of his affair, I refused sex. He beat me, held a knife to me, and raped me repeatedly. I stayed because I feared the stigma of divorce.” (IDI/004/2024). The emotional toll of betrayal left many WWDs feeling trapped, isolated, and struggling to navigate an already challenging reality.
Women who became disabled after marriage often faced rejection. A 25-year-old, who suffered a stroke after childbirth, recalled, “I asked him to buy me clothes, and he threw me 50 birr, saying I was no longer beautiful.” Others were abandoned entirely. A 30-year-old woman stated, “His family evicted me, took all my money, and said my blindness was punishment for my sins.” (IDI/011/2024). These experiences illustrate how pervasive societal stigma surrounding disability contributes to the risk and perpetuation of IPV.
Financial abuse was also widespread. Some partners targeted women with impairments for material gain, pretending to love them while exploiting their disability benefits, property, or savings. A 33-year-old explained, “He assured me of his continued support, but ultimately broke that promise. When I lent him the money I had been saving for a house, he disappeared.” Another woman revealed, “My husband married me just to claim half my house. When we divorced, he admitted it had all been a scheme.” (IDI/004/2024). Economic abuse further exacerbated their vulnerability, leaving many without financial security or the means to escape their circumstances.
While the accounts of IPV highlight the types and severity of abuse endured by women with disabilities, understanding the broader context is essential. The next theme explores the underlying societal and relational triggers that perpetuate and justify such violence.
Theme 2 triggers of violence
Category 1 bad societal perception towards disability
Women with impairments explained that partners were often influenced by societal negativity toward disability. A 25-year-old mother stated, “Whenever he visited his family, he returned home angry and regretful. He would say, ‘My family mocked me and asked me to divorce you because you are a crippled woman who didn’t deserve to marry a man like me.” (IDI/002/2024).
Negative perceptions also led women to tolerate abuse. A 37-year-old blind woman shared, “Growing up, I wasn’t welcomed by society. Even my parents concealed my condition, perceiving it as a misfortune or social burden. This gave me low self-esteem. When my partners mistreated me, I stayed silent, believing God was favoring them.” (IDI/003/2024). Deep-rooted societal bias made WWDs believe they were underserving better treatment, reinforcing cycles of abuse.
Category 2 double burden of gender and disability-based discrimination
In patriarchal communities, women are often regarded as dependent and inferior. For women with disabilities, this discrimination is compounded by ableism, resulting in a double burden that exacerbates their vulnerability to IPV. Participants described how societal norms permitted—and in some cases even justified—abuse against them.
A 25-year-old woman shared: “My ex-husband didn’t want me to socialize. One day, he caught me chatting with a neighbor, got angry, and threw a flamed object at me. When I screamed, neighbors scolded me instead, saying, ‘Why don’t you obey him? He just loves you.” (IDI/009/2024). This account highlights not only the abuse but also the disturbing community reinforcement of her suffering. Rather than protecting her, neighbors normalized the violence by framing it as an expression of care, thereby silencing her resistance.
Another participant, a 32-year-old woman with a visual impairment, recounted: “He often reminded me that I was lucky he married me because no one else would. When I tried to complain to his family, they said, ‘At least he didn’t abandon you. Who else would feed you?.” (IDI/001/2024). This example illustrates how social stigma and low expectations for WWD further discourage help-seeking and promote tolerance of abuse. The dependency narrative imposed by both partners and society restricts autonomy and perpetuates cycles of violence.
A third respondent noted: “I am disabled, but I am also a woman. These two labels make life harder. You are not listened to, not respected, and when something happens to you, everyone acts like it’s your fault.” (IDI/009/2024). Together, these testimonies demonstrate that WWDs not only experience IPV but also face systemic neglect and discrimination that make it difficult to escape abusive situations. The intersection of gender-based and disability-based discrimination intensifies their isolation and strips them of the social capital necessary to resist or report abuse.
Category 3 being helpless and defenseless (power inequality)
Women with impairments often depend on partners for survival, making them vulnerable to abuse. A 28-year-old physically disabled woman shared, “I have no one to confide in. My husband knew this, so he beat, insulted, and sexually assaulted me. I couldn’t even defend myself. When I cried, he said, ‘You have nowhere to go and no one will believe you.” (IDI/001/2024).
Category 4 disability-targeted abuse
Some partners used a woman’s disability as a reason to inflict abuse. A 28-year-old woman stated, “When he saw me limping, he would say, ‘I’ll break your other leg and leave you on the street.’” Another woman shared, “During sex, he ordered me to kneel. When he saw my disabled part, he became irritated and forced himself on me, cursing my limitation.” (IDI/002/2024). Such violence specifically targeting their disability further diminished their self-worth and sense of security.
Theme 3 maternal and reproductive health consequences
Category 1 negative child health outcomes
IPV during pregnancy led to severe fetal health complications. Many women reported intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), poor nutrition, and high stress as major contributors. A 28-year-old woman explained, “He banned me from getting food. I was diagnosed with intrauterine growth restriction and gave birth to a preterm baby who was low birth weight.” Another woman added, “I had severe malnutrition and was diagnosed with IUGR.” (IDI/002/2024).
Low birth weight and preterm birth were common outcomes. A 25-year-old blind woman recalled, “I didn’t get enough sleep or eat enough. I was worried, which caused me to give birth to a low birth weight child who spent almost three months in an incubator.” (IDI/008/2024). The consequences of IPV during pregnancy had long-term health effects on children, perpetuating intergenerational disadvantages.
Category 2 negative maternal and reproductive health outcomes
Unwanted pregnancies were significant issues for women with impairments, especially those who were sexually abused. A 29-year-old blind woman shared, “He raped me and got me pregnant immediately. The pregnancy was totally unwanted, and I refrained from ANC follow-up as I felt ashamed.” (IDI/011/2024). Another woman reported, “My partner’s coercion resulted in an unwanted pregnancy that changed my life completely.” (IDI/012/2024). Unwanted pregnancies were significant issues for women with disabilities, especially those who were sexually abused. One woman, who was blind, shared that her pregnancy resulted from rape, and she refrained from antenatal care visits due to feelings of shame. This unwanted pregnancy negatively impacted on her life.
Women also faced maternal complications, including miscarriages and high-risk pregnancies due to stress and physical abuse. A 30-year-old woman stated, “I lost my baby because of the stress and beatings. I was hospitalized, but he never visited.” (IDI/011/2024).
WWDs endure severe and multifaceted IPV, with emotional, physical, sexual, and financial abuse deeply intertwined. Many remain trapped due to fear, societal stigma, and a desire for love and belonging. The health consequences for both mothers and children are devastating, highlighting the urgent need for intervention, legal protection, and support services tailored specifically to WWDs. Addressing the root causes of IPV and societal attitudes toward disability is crucial in breaking the cycle of abuse and fostering a more inclusive and protective environment for WWDs.
Theme 4 legal responsiveness
Category 1 lack of law enforcement
The study emphasizes the inadequate legal protection for WWDs, particularly in cases of violence. Participants reported that gender-based laws did not sufficiently protect them, and perpetrators often received minimal punishment. A 28-year-old woman with physical disabilities shared her experience: “My husband had been beating me, burned me with flame, sexually abused me, but they only threw him in jail for only one week. It is difficult to provide evidence, especially for financial and emotional abuse” (IDI/009/2024). Another participant revealed: “When I sued him, I presented the receipt for the bank transfer and personal witnesses. The court didn’t take me seriously, as they perceived me as angry and wanting revenge. (IDI/07/2024). A 28-year-old woman also described how her divorce was mishandled: “When I filed for divorce, my ex-husband appealed to share the house I received from the disability association. The court shared it equally because I am disabled and have nowhere else to go.” (IDI/010/2024).
Many WWDs face difficulties in reporting emotional violence. A 28-year-old woman stated: “My husband always called me a crippled woman and made me feel bad. I never reported it because I couldn’t present evidence and knew how I’d be neglected in court.” (IDI/001/2024). Legal authorities often dismissed the cases of WWDs. One woman recalled: “They advised me to keep my relationship going and start a family instead of suing my husband for abuse. They said he’d help me with my disability”. (IDI/009/2024). Another 28-year-old shared: “When my husband beat me, burned me, and slapped me, the police just scolded him, saying it’s normal in marriages. They wouldn’t have said that if I were able-bodied.” (IDI/002/2024).
Category 2 lack of protection
Fear of retaliation from abusive partners kept many women from reporting violence. A 28-year-old woman revealed: “I filed a lawsuit after he threatened to break my leg and burned me. He was imprisoned for eight days, then smashed a window to break into my house and attack me again.” (IDI/009/2024). Another participant expressed fear: “I never reported him to the police or anyone because I knew he’d attack me even more brutally” (IDI/002/2024). Many women felt that legal authorities failed to provide protection, and their abusive partners would be more dangerous if they sought justice.
Category 3 fear of neglect
WWDs feared societal neglect, with some feeling that reporting abuse would damage their reputation. A 28-year-old woman explained: “I was raised to understand that my mother stayed silent about my father’s abuse. I never reported it because I didn’t want to harm my reputation in the community”. (IDI/002/2024). Women also reported that legal authorities tended to ignore their cases, viewing them as attention-seeking. One participant noted: “Police and others tend to ignore violence against WWDs because they view us as aggressive or overly dramatic.” (IDI/006/2024).
WWDs face significant legal challenges in reporting and seeking justice for abuse. The lack of enforcement of gender-based violence laws, insufficient protection from further harm, and the fear of social neglect prevent many women from accessing the legal support they need. Strengthening legal protections and ensuring the effective enforcement of laws would be crucial in supporting WWDs who experience violence.
Theme 5 WWDs’ feelings about availability of health services
Category 1 experience of discrimination
Many WWD described facing discrimination in health facilities, particularly regarding their sexual and reproductive health rights. Some were denied services or faced judgmental attitudes due to assumptions about their sexuality. A 25-year-old blind woman shared, “The health professional was shocked and mocked me, asking, ‘Does your blind self also have sex?’ After that, I stopped going to public facilities.” (IDI/007/2024). Another respondent from a disability association recalled, “A blind woman was made to stay near the toilet after giving birth. She got sick and was ignored by the administration—only legal action brought justice.” (KII/003/2024).
Despite these negative experiences, a few women described positive support. A 25-year-old with a physical disability said, “At the private clinic, they helped me emotionally and financially and even helped me escape an abusive relationship.” (IDI/004/2024). Likewise, another woman said, “The public health staff were encouraging—the real issue was transportation and infrastructure.” (KII/002/2024). Lack of disability-inclusive training among healthcare workers was a common concern. While the Ethiopian Center for Disability Development (ECDD) provides inclusion training, its reach is limited to only a few facilities.
Category 2 inaccessibility of health services
Most participants reported that health facilities—both public and private—were not designed with accessibility in mind. This included the absence of ramps, wheelchairs, and proper communication aids. A 28-year-old woman shared, “At the hospital, I had to go up five floors by myself. There was no ramp or wheelchair—it was very hard.” (KII/004/2024). Another woman said, “The OPD, lab, and wards are far apart. We’re forced to move between them in discomfort.” (KII/002/2024). These findings show that beyond discriminatory attitudes, the lack of accessible infrastructure further hinders WWDs from receiving adequate and dignified care.
WWD face significant barriers to accessing healthcare, including both discrimination and inadequate infrastructure. Discriminatory attitudes by healthcare professionals often lead to denial of services, while the lack of accessible infrastructure, such as ramps and wheelchairs, further complicates their ability to seek care. Improving healthcare training to be more disability-inclusive and making physical facilities more accessible are crucial steps in addressing these challenges.
Theme 6 limited availability of disability-friendly services
The study identified a significant gap in services aimed at addressing IPV for WWDs. While some women’s organizations existed, they lacked effective IPV prevention measures. A representative from the Disability Association shared: “There was only one project for disability-inclusive healthcare, but it didn’t improve access to maternal and reproductive health for WWDs.” (KII/004/2024). A 28-year-old woman voiced frustration with the legal system: “The women’s affairs office in government is just symbolic. They allow us to draft an application letter and submit it to court but don’t help us heal our issues. (IDI/002/2024). Heads of disability associations also criticized the legal system: “There’s partial enforcement of the law. The defense attorneys don’t take cases seriously, offering weak arguments.” (KII/005/2024).
There is a significant gap in services addressing IPV for women with disabilities. Women’s organizations and the legal system offer limited support, with ineffective IPV prevention measures and weak enforcement of laws. Women report frustration with the lack of practical assistance in addressing their issues.
MGK is in full-court promo mode in the lead-up to Friday’s (Aug. 8) release of his Lost Americana album. But during a visit to Today With Jenna and Friends on Thursday morning (Aug. 6), co-host Jenna Bush Hager and Las Culturistas co-host Matt Rogers were initially more focused on talking about babies. The pair surprised Kelly with a onesie for his newborn with ex Megan Fox, Saga Blade, featuring the logo of her show, before asking him what kind of dad he is.
Wondering how life is with the nearly five-month-old, Kelly responded, “It’s awesome,” adding, “I wanna detract any of, like, the congrats to me and just move it to Megan because she really does all the work. I keep getting called, like, the ‘Music Teacher.’” He also laughed about someone calling him a “good dad” recently because he was simply holding little Saga, while Fox was “fuming” off to the side about the praise for what he joked was his bare minimum help.
“She is the one… I just play the guitar and hope and pray that the baby is happy,” said MGK, 35, who wore ripped jeans, a stripped T-shirt and a white Lost Americana baseball hat for the occasion.
Kelly also gave an update on his daughter from a previous relationship, Casie, who celebrated her 16th birthday last month. Asked if she’s working on getting her driver’s license, Kelly said there was some paperwork snafu, which means she can’t get her permit until September at the earliest. “Either way, she’ll get hers before mine, I still don’t have mine,” he said, laughing that he expects Casie to drive him to the bank when she gets her permit considering he’s picked up all the bills so far.
Getting back to album promo, MGK said he’s planning to do some more small-capacity pop-up shows next week for fans after inviting 300 diehards to join him at Cellar Dog in New York’s West Village on Tuesday (Aug. 5) for an intimate gig where he debuted the new “Semi-Charmed Life”-interpolating song “Starman.” He also noted that he was planning to announce a tour a few month ago, but due to what he dubbed the “gnarly” recession and the bumper-crop of other acts on the road, he decided to hold off for now.
“I inevitably have to announce a tour because I know that is a service to my fans,” he said before showing Hager and Rogers his killer hula hoop skills.
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Newly elected Senator Mashal Yousafzai has announced her intention to file a petition in the Peshawar High Court against the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for failing to issue her official notification, even seven days after the Senate elections.
The election for the Senate seat vacated by Dr. Sania Nishtar was held on July 31. While other successful candidates from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have received their notifications, Mashal Yousafzai’s notification is still pending, delaying her oath-taking.
Yousafzai expressed her disappointment: “It’s been seven days and I still haven’t received my notification. Because of this delay, I haven’t been able to take my oath.”
She said she remains hopeful that the issue will be resolved soon, but added that the ECP has not provided any explanation for the hold-up.
In response, Sohail Khan, spokesperson for the Election Commission in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, confirmed that all of Yousafzai’s documentation has been forwarded to the ECP headquarters in Islamabad. “The notification should have been issued by now,” he acknowledged. “We expect it will be released today or tomorrow.”
Yousafzai, however, made it clear that if the delay persists, she will move the court to protect her constitutional right to take office.
