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Donald Trump‘s health continues to be one of the biggest question marks of his presidency. Trump, who was seen with bruises on his hands in recent months, has now disappeared from the public spotlight for days, leading to wide speculations about the severity of his health condition.

When was Trump’s bruised hand first spotted?

The bruise on Trump’s hand was first seen in public in 2024. The dark mark appeared to be bigger when it was seen again in February as Trump met with French President Emmanuel Macron at the White House, New York Magazine reported. Trump’s bruise was also captured in a Getty photo, which stated that the President and his staff may be trying to cover the mark with makeup. As Trump’s bruise became even more visible in recent days, the public is still left with questions about his health.

What is the White House saying about Trump’s bruised hand?

Trump and his team claim that his bruise comes from too much handshaking: “It’s from shaking hands with thousands of people,” Trump said when he spoke to Time for the “Person of the Year” interview, according to New York Magazine.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt continued to echo Trump’s explanation when she spoke with NBC News: “President Trump has bruises on his hand because he’s constantly working and shaking hands all day every day,” she said.

Still, the President’s team gave a different explanation during a press conference in June.

“I know that many in the media have been speculating about bruising on the president’s hand and also swelling in the president’s legs,” Leavitt said at that time. “So in the effort of transparency, the president wanted me to share a note from his physician with all of you today.”

As she proceeded to read a note from Dr. Sean Barbabella, Leavitt revealed that Trump is diagnosed with “chronic venous insufficiency.” The doctor’s note, according to Leavitt, states that it’s a “common condition, particularly in individuals over the age of 70.”

What are health experts saying about Trump’s chronic venous insufficiency diagnosis?

The Cleveland Clinic states that Chronic venous insufficiency is a result of damaged veins in the legs. CVI damages the valves in the leg veins—which are supposed to keep blood flowing to the heart, the Cleveland Clinic states. The damaged veins lead to swelling, ulcers and other symptoms. Although the symptoms may be mild at first, doctors say it can lead to serious complications over time.

What did JD Vance say about the possibility of taking over for Trump?

In an interview with USA Today, JD Vance said he’s prepared to step into Trump’s role if necessary.

“I’ve gotten a lot of good on-the-job training over the last 200 days,” the Vice President told USA TODAY. “If, God forbid, there’s a terrible tragedy, I can’t think of better on-the-job training than what I’ve gotten over the last 200 days.”

Still, Vance didn’t show any concerns about Trump’s health: “The president is in incredibly good health,” he said. “He’s got incredible energy.”

Labor Day is a rest day for many people, but it’s also a day to complete some unfinished business for others. Those busy bodies who refuse to rest will have plenty of opportunities for shopping and dining, or other tasks such as home remodeling.

What are some of the popular stores that will open on Labor Day?

Some of the stores open on Labor Day include Walmart, Target, TJ Maxx, Marshall’s and HomeGoods. Walmart stores will be open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Monday while Target stores will vary depending on the location, USA Today reported. TJ Maxx, Marshall’s and HomeGoods will be open during their regular hours.

Other popular stores that will be open on Monday include Home Depot, Lowe’s and Ace Hardware. While the hours for Home Depot and Ace Hardware vary by location, Lowe’s stores will operate during their regular hours.

Macy’s, JCPenney, Kohl’s and Nordstrom will also operate on the holiday. Macy’s, JCPenney and Kohl’s will be open during regular hours. Nordstrom hours will vary by location.

Victoria’s Secret stores will be open as well, and the hours will vary by location. For the outdoor enthusiasts, Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s will open on Monday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

IKEA stores will operate during regular hours, while REI stores will be open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Burlington stores, also open on Labor Day, will have various hours in different locations.

Readers can visit most Barnes & Noble stores during regular hours on Monday. Some Barnes & Noble stores may have reduced hours.

Pet owners can visit PetSmart stores from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Petco will also be available during regular hours.

For office needs, Office Depot and OfficeMax stores will be open during regular hours.

When did Labor Day start?

Labor Day first became a holiday in 1882 in New York City, per USA Today. In the next 12 years, 12 states adopted Labor Day. On June 28, 1894, President Grover Cleveland officially declared that the first Monday in September would be a national holiday every year.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the special day celebrates “the social and economic achievements of American workers” and “recognizes the many contributions workers have made to America’s strength, prosperity, and well-being.”

Google has warned Gmail users to update their passwords and take extra safety measures after a group of hackers accessed a massive database containing account holders’ information.

There are about 2.5 billion Gmail users, and changing passwords regularly is a helpful tool in protecting sensitive data. Additionally, account holders can utilize other security methods, such as two-step verification, to confirm their identity, providing an extra layer of security.

Google has advised users to be aware of suspicious activity and protect themselves, as hackers have employed various intrusive methods to trick account users into sharing their passwords and other sensitive data.

In a news release, Google’s Threat Intelligence Group said it issued an advisory to organizations about a widespread data theft campaign carried out by a hacker tracked as UNC6395. From Aug. 8 to at least Aug. 18, the hacker targeted Salesforce customer accounts through compromised OAuth tokens linked to the third-party application Salesloft Drift.

How did hackers access the data?

“The actor systematically exported large volumes of data from numerous corporate Salesforce instances. GTIG assesses the primary intent of the threat actor is to harvest credentials. After the data was exfiltrated, the actor searched through the data to look for secrets that could be potentially used to compromise victim environments,” the team said.

On Aug. 20, 2025, Salesloft and Salesforce revoked all access to the Drift tokens and removed the app as a precaution due to a pending investigation. Salesforce said the incident was not linked to a flaw in its core platform.

Google also disclosed that in June, a different group, UNC6040, briefly accessed one of its own Salesforce accounts, which contained contact information for small and medium-sized businesses. The company stated that the attackers only obtained limited data, including business names and contact details that were mostly already publicly available.

Who are the ShinyHunters?

“We believe threat actors using the ‘ShinyHunters’ brand may be preparing to escalate their extortion tactics by launching a data leak site (DLS),” a blog post by Google Threat Intelligence Group noted.

“These new tactics are likely intended to increase pressure on victims, including those associated with the recent UNC6040 Salesforce-related data breaches.”

ShinyHunters, which takes its name from the Pokémon franchise, formed in 2020 and has since targeted major companies, including AT&T Wireless, Microsoft, Santander and Ticketmaster, according to The Independent.

President Donald Trump revoked Secret Service protection for Kamala Harris on Thursday, according to an official letter detailing the cancellation of the security detail, which CNN obtained.

Former President Joe Biden had extended Harris’ protection for another year shortly before leaving office in January, according to several insiders familiar with the previously undisclosed agreement, which is now being made public, CNN reported.

The standard six-month post-vice-presidency coverage for Harris ended July 21. Trump announced the cancellation, effective Sept. 1, in a letter titled “Memorandum for the Secretary of Homeland Security” on Thursday.

“You are hereby authorized to discontinue any security-related procedures previously authorized by Executive Memorandum, beyond those required by law, for the following individual, effective September 1, 2025: Former Vice President Kamala D. Harris,” the letter reads.

A Secret Service official also confirmed the news, per CNN.

Could losing Secret Service protection jeopardize Harris’ upcoming tour?

The move comes just weeks before Harris kicks off her multicity book tour in September to promote her new memoir, 107 Days, which delves into her short presidential campaign and is set to be released Sept. 23.  

“The Vice President is grateful to the United States Secret Service for their professionalism, dedication, and unwavering commitment to safety,” Kirsten Allen, a Harris senior adviser, told CNN.

Former vice presidents, their spouses and children under 16 generally receive Secret Service protection for up to six months after leaving office, as mandated by a law passed by Congress in 2008. Recent administrations have extended this period due to heightened security threats, according to CBS News.

‘This is another act of revenge’

Federal law states that a vice president can receive temporary, extended Secret Service protection beyond six months “if the Secretary of Homeland Security or designee determines that information or conditions warrant such protection,” CBS News reported.

The U.S. Secret Service conducted a threat assessment on Harris and did not find anything threatening or alarming that would warrant extending her security coverage, according to sources familiar with the matter, per CBS News.

Harris left office more than seven months ago, at the conclusion of the Biden administration in January. Her husband, Doug Emhoff, lost his Secret Service protection on July 21, per CNN. Harris will lose the agents assigned to protect her and her property in Los Angeles, according to the BBC.

The news has prompted other California officials, such as Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, to speak out on the issue.

“This is another act of revenge following a long list of political retaliation in the form of firings, the revoking of security clearances and more,” Bass initially told CNN, which first broke the story.

Legendary DJ Funk Flex caused some confusion with his fans when he recently announced that he’s hosting his “last show on Hot 97.” Flex went to Instagram on Thursday to reveal the vague statement that caused quite a stir among people who have been listening to his show for decades.

DJ Funk Flex said he’s hosting his ‘last show’ on Hot 97

In his statement on Instagram, Flex said he will host his “last show on Hot 97 at 7 PM” on Monday: “ALL THINGS COME TO AN END! END OF AN ERA THAT I ENJOYED VERY MUCH! I SUPER ENJOYED IT ALL! I WILL MAKE THE LAST SHOW A GREAT ONE! APPRECIATE EVERYONE WHO HAS SUPPORTED ME OVER THE YEARS!” the longtime radio host wrote in all caps.

In a follow-up comment, Flex said his “next move will shock.” Assuming that Flex is officially done on Hot 97, fans started sending their tributes and well-wishes to the DJ.

According to Vibe, 50 Cent also responded to the statement, saying, “I can’t even process this … Funk Flex been #1 since I can remember.”

Several other celebrities, including Jadakiss, Timbaland and Swizz Beatz, also paid tribute as they assumed that Flex is moving on to a new chapter.

Is DJ Funk Flex actually leaving HOT 97?

Turns out that Flex is not really leaving the popular radio station. TMZ reported that Flex is only moving to a different time slot for his show. According to the outlet, the show will air from 5-10 p.m. after Monday.

Hot 97 is also moving Nessa Nitty’s show to the 1-5 p.m. slot, per VIBE. DJ Drewski will go from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., while DJ Camilo will spin from 4-5 p.m. The station has also released DJ Enuff, TMZ reported.

Canadian retailer Ssense is filing for bankruptcy protection after lenders tried to force a sale of the company, according to a memo sent to employees on Thursday. CEO Rami Atallah and his brothers Bassel and Firas founded the Montreal-based platform in 2003. It is known by fashion fans for featuring designer brands and independent labels alike, as well as for its popular biannual sales.

Ssense executives say they didn’t consent to the attempted sale

The company said creditors want to put Ssense for sale under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act, which allows corporations owing creditors over $5 million to restructure their finances while continuing to operate. Instead, the company filed its own CCAA application “to protect the company, keep control of our assets and operations, and fight for the future of the company,” according to The Business of Fashion.

“We are deeply disappointed in this decision, which we believe does not serve the long-term interests of our 1,000+ employees, vendors and partners,” a Ssense spokesperson said about the attempted sale, according to Vogue Business.

Atallah stated that the company has been collaborating with financial and legal advisors to develop its own restructuring plan.

“The court will decide which path we follow, likely within the next week,” he said in the memo. “Until then, our focus remains clear: protect value, stabilize the business, and set up a restructuring plan to secure our future.”

The impact of Trump’s tariffs

The company cited recently imposed tariffs and import fees as a significant hurdle. The Trump administration has imposed a 35% tariff on goods imported from Canada into the United States, effective Aug. 1. The closure of the “de minimus” exemption takes effect on Friday. It previously allowed packages under $800 to enter the U.S. duty-free.

Earlier this year, some Ssense customers began receiving notices to pay duties due to cross-border shipments.

“We are here today because the rules of the game have changed,” Attallah said in the memo. “What happens next depends on the ruling of the CCAA proceedings, but our determination is unwavering. Now, more than ever, we need focus and commitment.”

Ssense had already faced economic hardship. The company’s sales fell by 28% in the first half of 2025, and it laid off over 100 employees in May, according to The Business of Fashion.

“Our mission is more relevant than ever: to discover and champion emerging creative talent. With a loyal global customer base, strong brand recognition, and the resilience of a digital-first model, we believe in the fundamental strength of our business,” Ssense’s spokesperson said. “This process will give us the time and stability we need to restructure on our terms, protect the interests of our employees and partners, and emerge stronger for the future.”