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Captain Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger attends the New York premiere of the film "Sully" in Manhattan, New York, U.S., September 6, 2016. REUTERS/Darren Ornitz     TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
WHY ME?

Hero Pilot Capt. Sully Sullenberger Shares Sad Update

He’s dealing with his health struggles the same way he dealt with the 2009 emergency that made him famous.

Harry Thompson

Independent U.S. presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr speaks at Bitcoin 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. July 26, 2024.  REUTERS/Kevin Wur
STALLED SOLUTION

RFK Jr. Demands Breakthrough After Sidelining Key Experts

The panel expected to provide recommendations on an issue Kennedy has repeatedly criticized has been unable to convene.

Wiktoria Gucia

gavin newsom karoline leavitt
SAY LESS

Newsom Calls Out Leavitt as Stunt Backfires on Trump, 79

The 28-year-old press secretary’s latest PR push didn’t stick the landing.

Erkki Forster

A photo illustration of Donald Trump Inside Trump's Head podcast "Cognitive Decline SOS."
COGNITIVE DECLINE SOS

Trump’s Mental Health Is the Real Emergency: Biographer

There is “every reason to believe” that “something is seriously off here and dangerous,” Trump’s biographer said.

Erkki Forster

Donald Trump on a yellow background with lines coming out of his mouth
’DISTURBING’

Psychologist Warns Trump’s ‘Deterioration’ Is ‘Accelerating’

“He’s more like an out-of-control mental patient—only here is somebody who has the nuclear button,” a psychologist said.

Erkki Forster

Sydney Kamalger-Dove and Donald Trump
HAND IT TO HER

Congresswoman Goes There With Wild Theory on Trump’s Health

A Democrat is posting a much-whispered theory as she “asks questions.”

Adam Downer

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Pig-snouted Trump showing cognitive decline.
INCREASINGLY UNWELL

We Can See Trump Is in Gross Decline: Psychologist

Dr. John Gartner weighed in on what Trump’s behavior indicates about the 79-year-old president’s increasingly unstable state of mind.

Will Neal

US comedian and television host Jay Leno (L) and his wife Mavis Leno attend Netflix's "Unfrosted" premiere at the Egyptian Theatre in Los Angeles, California on April 30, 2024.
'IT IS WHAT IT IS'

Jay Leno Opens Up About Wife’s ‘Tricky’ Dementia Battle

The former late-night host said he considers himself “lucky” that it isn’t worse, but admitted there will be “tricky” years ahead.

Georgina DiNardo

Bruce Willis
‘GRATEFUL’

Bruce Willis Seen With Family in Touching Thanksgiving Snaps

Daughter Tallulah added the caption “Grateful” to the snaps of her looking adoringly at sibling Scout and her father touching noses as he held a “Best Dad Ever” plaque.

Lily Mae Lazarus

Donald Trump’s speeches may show signs of cognitive decline, experts say.
‘STAGGERING’

Trump’s Speech May Be Sign of ‘Dementia,’ Top Experts Say

Changes to his speaking style could possibly be evidence of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, according to a report.

Dan Ladden-Hall

A blood test being conducted with a vial to receive blood
BREAKTHROUGH

New Blood Test for Alzheimer’s Is 91% Accurate, Study Finds

Nearly 7 million Americans suffer from the disease. The new test could replace brain scans and spinal taps to diagnose the condition.

Ben Sherwood

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