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RFK JNR SAYS DOCTOR TOLD HIM A WORM ATE PART OF HIS BRAIN

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Independent US presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr believed he may have been attacked by a worm that ate part of his brain and then died inside his head, US media reported on Wednesday.

Kennedy, 70, made the claim in a 2012 deposition as part of his divorce from his second wife, according to the New York Times, which said the scion of the storied political clan reported severe memory loss and mental fog.

A New York surgeon who reviewed his brain scans told Kennedy his health issues could have been “caused by a worm that got into my brain and ate a portion of it and then died,” the White House hopeful reportedly told attorneys.

Kennedy — a nephew of former president John F. Kennedy and known informally as RFK Jr — says he recovered from the 2010 incident and that he did not require treatment for the infection, according to the Times.

Around the same time, Kennedy — who has described a variety of ailments over the years, including an irregular heartbeat — said he was suffering from mercury poisoning, which can lead to neurological issues.

AFP has not independently reviewed the deposition but a spokesperson for Kennedy’s campaign said he had “traveled extensively in Africa, South America and Asia” as an environmental advocate and contracted a parasite during one of those trips.

The Times, citing speculation from doctors who had not examined Kennedy, reported that he might have developed a neurological condition caused by a pork tapeworm larva that would likely have survived on nutrients from the body rather than eating his brain.

Kennedy, a long-time vaccine skeptic, has presented himself on the campaign trail as more vibrant and youthful than the frontrunners — 81-year-old President Joe Biden and Republican challenger Donald Trump, 77.

Health and wellbeing are at the heart of his campaign and he is often pictured on social media taking part in outdoor activities and watersports — sometimes shirtless.

The environmental lawyer is boasting double-digit support ahead of November’s election, and polling has gone back and forth on whether he is hurting Biden or Trump more.

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God Healed Me From Cancer, But Money Played a Major Role — Pastor Tobi Adegboyega

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Controversial UK-based pastor, Tobi Adegboyega has thanked God and money after overcoming cancer.

According to him, money played an important role in him overcoming cancer.

He made the remarks while preaching on purpose and destiny during a recent sermon.

Adegboyega told his congregation that spirituality alone is not enough, stressing that financial resources are necessary to make progress in life. According to him, during his personal crisis with cancer, money played a decisive role.

“God isn’t about religion, Christianity, or labels. To fulfill God purpose, money is essential. God helped me survive cancer, but yes, money did the m+dness. It was money that put me as number one priority. Money is my servant,” he said.

He narrated how wealth influenced the speed of his medical treatment when he was ill, suggesting that without it, the outcome might have been different.

“Money was the guy that told the hospital ‘you are not going to keep this guy on the waiting list for s¥rgery for 3 months. Money told them number one priority. It was money that spoke,” he added.

Pastor Adegboyega, founder of SPAC Nation (now rebranded as The Nxtion Family), is known for his lavish lifestyle and outspoken views on wealth and faith — positions that have repeatedly drawn both criticism and support from the public.

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Trump proposes radical healthcare shake-up that would hand cash directly to millions of Americans

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Trump, 79, took to Truth Social on Saturday to recommend Republicans stop sending federal funds to 'money-sucking insurance companies' and instead give it to the American people to spend on healthcare

President Donald Trump proposed a radical new healthcare plan for Senate Republicans to consider as the longest government shutdown in history continues over the future of healthcare for American citizens.

Trump, 79, took to Truth Social on Saturday to recommend Republicans stop sending federal funds to ‘money-sucking insurance companies in order to save the bad healthcare provided by Obamacare.’

His proposal suggested sending the money ‘directly to the people so that they can purchase their own, much better healthcare, and have money left over.’

‘In other words, take from the BIG, BAD insurance companies, give it to the people, and terminate per dollar spent.’

He reiterated that he believes Obamacare is the ‘worst healthcare anywhere in the world.’

It is unclear how exactly Trump’s plan would work.

Private healthcare is typically offered through employers or through the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare.

It is also unclear who is eligible to receive the money Trump is proposing, how to obtain it, or how much each recipient would receive.

It is unclear how exactly Trump’s plan would work or who would be eligible for the money

 

The Daily Mail has reached out to the White House for comment.

The ACA got its nickname when former President Barack Obama signed it into law in 2010. It allows citizens under the age of 26 to stay on their parents’ insurance, as well as prohibiting insurers from denying coverage based on pre-existing conditions.

It’s most well-known for allowing people who do not have access to healthcare to purchase ACA-compliant plans, as well as expanding who was eligible for Medicaid to include low-income adults.

The government has been shut down since October 1 – for a total of 39 days as of Saturday – making it the longest in US history. The second-longest shutdown happened during Trump’s first term, lasting 35 days.

Democrats are asking Republicans for a one-year extension to the ACA subsidies package, as the GOP’s plan could affect millions.

Trump has refused to negotiate with Democrats over their demands to salvage expiring health insurance subsidies until they agree to reopen the government.

But Democrats are skeptical over whether he will keep his word, particularly after the administration restricted SNAP food aid despite court orders to ensure funds are available to prevent hunger.

On Tuesday – election day – Republicans saw many major losses in big races, including in the New York City mayoral race, which saw Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani take the win in the Big Apple.

The ACA got its nickname when former President Barack Obama signed it into law in 2010. It’s most well-known for allowing people who do not have access to healthcare to purchase ACA-compliant plans, as well as expanding who was eligible for Medicaid

Mikie Sherrill also pulled a win in neighboring New Jersey, beating her Republican counterpart Jack Ciattarelli.

Virginia also elected a Democrat and its first female governor when Abigail Spanberger won. And California’s controversial Proposition 50 also won, allowing it to redistrict and making it easier to send five more Democrats to Congress.

The major losses for the Republican Party had the conservative president reconsidering his party’s strategies about the shutdown, which he considered played a big role in the letdown.

‘I think if you read the pollsters, the shutdown was a big factor – negative for the Republicans,’ the president said.

The ACA subsidies at the center of the shutdown are income-based and help partially cover premium costs for some enrollees.

Subsidies are paid on a sliding scale between those who make 100% to 400% over the federal poverty line (FPL), which currently stands at $15,650 for an individual and $32,150 for a family.

Most states allow those who make under 100% of the FPL to enroll in Medicaid, the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget said.

The American Rescue Plan and the Inflation Reduction Act increased the subsidies starting in 2021 and are set to expire at the end of this year. The extra subsidies covered 100% of the premiums for those making between 100% and 150% of the FPL.

 

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NAFDAC raids warehouse, arrests two over altered expiry dates in Plateau

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Officials of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control have raided a warehouse in the Apata community of Jos, Plateau State, over product expiry date alteration, leading to the arrest of two suspects.

The raid, carried out between Friday and Saturday, was part of NAFDAC’s ongoing efforts to ensure the safety and quality of products in the market, especially during the festive period.

The Director of NAFDAC, North Central Zone, Kenneth Azikiwe, who led the operation, said, “We’re here today to address a concerning issue where some unscrupulous individuals are altering the dates on expired products to deceive consumers. They’re sold in small quantities to avoid suspicion. However, a consumer recently reported an issue, and our investigation led us to this facility.”

Azikiwe explained that the products, including wines and hot drinks, were cleaned with chemicals to remove the original expiry and manufacturing dates, and then relabeled with new ones.

He said the two suspects, Yusuf Hassan and Emma Nwobi, were arrested for allegedly altering the dates on expired products, while more suspects were being sought.

“We have two suspects in custody: Yusuf, who applied the altered dates, and the facility owner, who provided the labels. We’ve encountered similar cases before. Our team regularly checks markets, distributors, supermarkets, and sales outlets to ensure product safety.

“During this festive period, our Director General, Prof. Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye, has directed us to be extra vigilant. We’re working to ensure all products are safe and of good quality,” he added.

Azikiwe urged the public to be vigilant when purchasing products, especially regulated ones, and to check the manufacturing and expiry dates on the label, not on any sticker.

The State Coordinator of NAFDAC in Plateau State, Dr Obida Musa, condemned the act, saying, “It’s truly unfortunate to witness such reckless behaviour from these criminals. It’s appalling and should be condemned by all well-meaning Nigerians.”

Musa advised the public to be cautious when buying products, especially regulated ones, and to report any suspicious products to NAFDAC.

One of the suspects, Yusuf Hassan, pleaded for leniency, saying he didn’t know the expiry date had been altered.

He claimed he was only a supplier and didn’t intentionally try to deceive anyone.

Hassan said, “I don’t usually sell Pure Heaven products, but customers kept asking for it. I told them I didn’t have it, and they kept pestering me. I mentioned this to Emma Nwobi, a supplier, and he said he had some in his store.

“He gave me the product, and I didn’t know the expiry date had been altered. The original date was 2020, but it was changed to 2027. I didn’t realize it had expired.

“I buy from Mr Emma Nwobi and sell to people around me. I don’t have a shop; I just supply products to various places. I’m pleading for leniency, as I’ve never done this before.”

Our correspondent reports that NAFDAC is currently leading nationwide operations to rid the country of unregistered, expired, falsified, or banned products, which have continued to pose health risks to citizens.

The recent enforcement of the operation in three open drug markets — Idumota, Aba, and Onitsha — led to the evacuation of such products worth more than one trillion naira.

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