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Martha Stewart's Surprising Take on Meghan Markle's Homemaking Journey New

Martha Stewart's Surprising Take on Meghan Markle's Homemaking Journey

Martha Stewart got candid about Meghan Markle stepping into the “cooking space” after being an actress and a princess.“I had dinner with Meghan Markle the other night. We were both guests at a dinner party in California. And she had just gotten back from the palace,” the “Martha Stewart Show” alum told People, referring to the Duchess of Sussex’s recent trip to the UK with husband Prince Harry and their two kids.“I didn’t talk to her really more than to say a couple words, but I know she was talking about it,” Stewart added.Martha Stewart (seen above in June) got candid about Meghan Markle transitioning into the “cooking space.” Jason Lowrie/BFA.com / Shutterstock“If you’re an actress, it’s hard to then transition to a princess and then from a princess into a homemaking guru on a television show,” the cookbook author (seen above with food) told People. martha stewart/ instagramThe cookbook author, 85, was asked if she had any thoughts on Markle “stepping into [her] space” with her own cooking show, “With Love, Meghan.”“If you’re an actress, it’s hard to then transition to a princess and then from a princess into a homemaking guru on a television show,” Stewart shared.“It doesn’t sort of follow. So go from there,” she added.“It doesn’t sort of follow. So go from there,” she added. (Pictured: Stewart posing by a holiday spread of food.) martha stewart/ instagramThe Duchess of Sussex and her husband, Prince Harry (seen above with his wife and daughter), quit the royal family in 2020 and both explored new career opportunities. meghan/InstagramAfter Markle, 45, and the Duke of Sussex, 41, quit the royal family in 2020 and moved to the United States, they became involved in various projects.Last April, the former “Suits” actress launched the lifestyle, cooking and hosting brand As Ever — just weeks after her lifestyle series, “With Love, Meghan,” premiered on Netflix.Stewart was one of several people who appeared to take a dig at Markle’s new endeavors.Last year, Markle launched her As Ever brand and her lifestyle Netflix series, “With Love, Meghan.” NetflixStewart previously took a dig at the “Suits” alum’s new career path. (Pictured: Markle and Daniel Martin on “With Love, Meghan.”) Daniel Martin/InstagramIn July 2025, the former Wall Street stockbroker (seen above in April) said she hopes Markle “knows what she’s talking about.” Getty ImagesIn July 2025, the “Martha & Snoop’s Potluck Dinner Party” alum said she hopes the mom of two “knows what she’s talking about.”“Authenticity, to me, is everything, and to be authentic and knowledgeable about your subject matter is extremely important,” Stewart told Yahoo Lifestyle at the time.Stewart claimed she didn’t “mind” the idea of having successors and wished them all “good luck.” Community GuidelinesWelcome to the Page Six Community!Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space.In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience.Simply put, keep it civil.Your post will/might be rejected if it contains: Spam Insults, profanity, incoherent, obscene or inflammatory language and threats of any kind Attacks on the identity of other commenters or the article's author User accounts will/might be blocked if we notice: Continuous attempts to re-post comments that have been previously moderated/rejected Racist, sexist, or homophobic comments Attempts or tactics that put the site security at risk So, how can you be a power user? Stay on topic and share your passion. Feel free to elaborate to get your point across. 'Like' or 'Dislike' when you are filled with emotions! Protect your community. Use the report tool to alert us when someone breaks the rules. Thanks for reading our community guidelines. Don't forget, freedom of speech is not the freedom of reach!

Aug 05, 2026
Why the Candida Auris Fungus is Raising Alarms Across 23 States New

Why the Candida Auris Fungus is Raising Alarms Across 23 States

Cases of a potentially deadly fungus have been detected in 23 states so far this year, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).As of July 18, there have been 3,130 cases of Candida auris (C. auris) identified. This is consistent with the 3,348 figure detected at the same time last year.Texas has recorded the most cases with 706, followed by Michigan with 503 and Illinois with 366.An increasing number of cases does not mean the fungus is transmitting at a more rapid pace than usual. The CDC says the rate of C. auris cases continue to rise each year, but the rate of increase has slowed since 2022.C. auris is a type of yeast that can cause severe illness and spreads easily among those who are very ill in healthcare facilities, according to the CDC.It can cause a wide a range of infections, from skin infections to more severe, life-threatening infections, such as bloodstream infections, the CDC says.C. auris was first discovered in 1996 by Korean researchers and formally identified in Japan in 2009 as a new species.The director of the National Reference Centre for Invasive Fungus Infections, Oliver Kurzai, holds a petri dish holding the yeast candida auris in a laboratory of Wuerzburg University in Wuerzburg, Germany, January 23, 2018.Nicolas Armer/dpa/picture alliance via Getty ImagesPatients who are infected and those who have the fungus in their skin or other body areas without symptoms can spread C. auris. The fungus can live on surfaces and objects, such as doorknobs and bedrails, for a long time and spread to patients.Popular ReadsMost healthy people do not need to worry about C. auris infections, experts have previously said. However, those with weakened immune systems or who are immunocompromised are at risk of hard-to-treat infections.Additionally, nursing home patients or hospital patients who have or have had lines and tubes in their body -- such as a catheter or a breathing tube -- are also at high risk.Several strains of C. auris infections are resistant to at least one type of anti-fungal medication if not several.A CDC analysis published earlier this year of 8,033 C. auris samples in 2022 and 2023 found that more than 95% were resistant to fluconazole, a first-line antifungal treatment; 15% were resistant to the prescription antifungal medication amphotericin B; 1% were resistant to the antifungal medication echinocandins, and fewer than 1% were resistant to all three antifungal drug classes.Most infections can be treated with echinocandins, according to the CDC.Studies are limited but the mortality rate of C. auris is estimated to be between 30% and 60%.Because most patients who contract C. auris were already ill, "when patients with C. auris die, it is hard to know how much C. auris contributed to their death compared to other pre-existing illnesses," according to the CDC.

Aug 05, 2026
Bernie Sanders Criticizes Fetterman: Is the Democratic Party Divided? New

Bernie Sanders Criticizes Fetterman: Is the Democratic Party Divided?

The battle for the future of the Democratic Party is intensifying as the country approaches the midterm elections.On one side, the so-called ‘moderate’ center-left Democrats who still love capitalism, secure borders, and law and order, and on the other, a rising tide of hard-left socialists who despise those principles.Add aged “independent” Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont to the latter.Sanders sharply criticized Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania during a weekend appearance on NBC’s Meet the Press, intensifying a public disagreement that has highlighted divisions between the Democratic Party’s left-wing and more moderate wings.During the interview, host Kristen Welker asked Sanders about Fetterman’s criticism of Sanders’ endorsement of former Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner.Advertisement Sanders responded by calling Fetterman “way out of touch with the people of America,” though polls show Americans overwhelmingly rejected Platner’s Nazi associations via his tattoos.He also questioned Fetterman’s standing among Democratic voters in Pennsylvania and argued that the two senators have significant disagreements on issues including U.S. policy toward Israel, according to WGAL.“My response to Fetterman is, the last time I saw it, he was reflecting the views of about 19 percent of the Democrats in the state of Pennsylvania,” Sanders said.Sanders did not cite a specific poll or survey to support his claim.During the interview, however, he argued that Fetterman has become increasingly out of step with many Democratic voters in Pennsylvania.Sanders also broadened his criticism beyond disagreements over U.S. policy toward Israel, contending that Fetterman has diverged from the Democratic base on a range of issues.“Fetterman does his thing, I think on Israel and many other issues, is way out of touch with the people of America,” he claimed.Sanders did not specify which additional issues he was referring to during the interview.However, his comments suggested that he believes Fetterman’s positions differ from those of many Democratic voters on a broader range of policy matters.The exchange marks the latest development in an increasingly public divide between Fetterman and his party’s hard-left faction.Fetterman initially drew strong support from many leftist activists and leaders during his rise in Pennsylvania politics, but disagreements over several issues since have strained those relationships in recent years.But he says it’s not him who has changed, it’s his party.That said, the latest dispute between the two senators began after Sanders endorsed Platner in Maine’s U.S. Senate race.Platner later withdrew from the campaign after several women made credible allegations of sexual misconduct against him.Public reports described the allegations as serious but did not provide additional details.Welker asked Sanders whether he regretted endorsing Platner during their interview, leading the Vermont senator to sidestep the question.He said it was an exercise in “Monday-morning quarterbacking” and noting that Platner had been running what he described as a strong campaign before the allegations emerged.Fetterman has also continued to defend his position.In recent public remarks, he has questioned whether some members of the Democratic Party still want him as part of the caucus, underscoring the growing tensions between the Pennsylvania senator and the party’s far-left wing.Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer publicly urged Fetterman to remain a Democrat last week, calling the Pennsylvania senator ‘a very good member of Congress’ as renewed questions swirl about Fetterman’s future within the party.Schumer told reporters that Democrats remain a “big-tent party” capable of accommodating differing viewpoints, seeking to dismiss months of speculation that Fetterman could eventually leave the Democratic Party after repeatedly breaking with fellow Democrats on issues including Israel and immigration.The comments came only days after Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) acknowledged that he and several Republican senators have discussed Fetterman’s frustrations inside the Democratic caucus and said Republicans would welcome the opportunity to have him join their conference if he chose to do so.This article may contain commentary which reflects the author's opinion.

Aug 05, 2026
La nueva ley en España que multará a dueños de mascotas por esta razón New

La nueva ley en España que multará a dueños de mascotas por esta razón

Autoridades de España confirmaron que ya entró en vigor la Ley de Bienestar Animal, la contempla sanciones millonarias para las personas que no cuiden correctamente a sus mascotas, particularmente a perros o gatos. En la nueva normal, se establece que estos animales no pueden vivir de forma permanente en lugares como patios, balcones, terrazas, azoteas, sótanos, o espacios similares, al considerar que no reúnen las condiciones adecuadas para garantizar su bienestar.Aunque el anuncio ha generado dudas entre los propietarios, la ley no impide que un perro o un gato salga al patio para jugar, descansar o permanecer algunas horas durante el día. Lo que estipula la ley es que los animales de compañía no pueden estar en dichos espacios de forma permanente, ya que, si durante una inspección se detecta esa situación, el dueño podría enfrentar un procedimiento administrativo y una multa de acuerdo con la gravedad del caso.La medida forma parte de la Ley 7/2023 de protección de los derechos y el bienestar de los animales, impulsada para mejorar las condiciones en las que viven las mascotas y combatir prácticas consideradas de maltrato o abandono. Con esta legislación, las autoridades buscan evitar que perros y gatos permanezcan aislados en espacios reducidos, expuestos al calor, al frío, la lluvia u otras condiciones que puedan afectar su salud física y emocional.Además de contemplar multas económicas, la normativa permite a las autoridades iniciar carpetas de investigación cuando se detecten incumplimientos relacionados con el bienestar animal. Las multas, según explican las autoridades, dependerán de las circunstancias de cada caso, el tiempo que el animal haya permanecido en esas condiciones y otros factores.¿Qué dice la ley sobre tener perros y gatos en el patio? La normativa ya fue publicada de forma oficial | Captura de pantalla La legislación española señala que los dueños de mascotas no pueden mantener de forma habitual o permanente a perros y gatos en patios, terrazas, balcones, azoteas, trasteros, sótanos, vehículos o cualquier otro espacio similar que no garantice unas condiciones adecuadas para vivir. Las autoridades han precisado que los perros y gatos pueden salir al patio para correr, tomar el sol o permanecer unas horas bajo supervisión sin que ello represente una infracción. Las sanciones serán para quienes usen ese espacio como el lugar donde el animal viva de manera continua, duerma todos los días o permanezca aislado durante largos periodos sin los cuidados necesarios.La norma también obliga a los propietarios a garantizar alimentación, agua limpia, atención veterinaria, protección frente a temperaturas extremas y un entorno que permita cubrir las necesidades físicas y de comportamiento de cada mascota. El incumplimiento de estas obligaciones también puede dar lugar a sanciones administrativas previstas en la legislación española.¿De cuánto son las multas? La medida busca garantizar una vida saludable para las mascotas | Archivo La Ley de Bienestar Animal clasifica las infracciones en leves, graves y muy graves, con multas que aumentan conforme a la conducta detectada. Las infracciones leves contemplan sanciones que van de 11 mil a 220 mil pesos mexicanos; las graves pueden castigarse con multas de 220 mil hasta 1.1 millones de pesos; mientras que las muy graves alcanzan 4.4 millones de pesos, de acuerdo con el equivalente aproximado de los montos fijados en euros por la legislación española. Las autoridades españolas insisten en que la norma no impide que las mascotas disfruten del patio o de otros espacios exteriores, sino  que busca asegurar que los animales de compañía vivan en condiciones dignas y adecuadas. Por ello, recomiendan que los animales permanezcan dentro del hogar o en áreas preparadas para cubrir sus necesidades, evitando que pasen la mayor parte de su vida aislados en patios, azoteas o balcones.

Aug 05, 2026
Bianca Censori's Latest Outfit Sparks Heated Reactions Online New

Bianca Censori's Latest Outfit Sparks Heated Reactions Online

A new, nude photo of Bianca Censori has been posted to Instagram by husband Kanye West yet again. The rapper has never been shy in showing off his wife's body, with Censori having previously gone viral for wearing a sheer nude dress for the Grammys in 2025. That's not all, as Censori is not a stranger to wearing revealing clothing , having worn nude underwear on a roller-skating trip and sporting a sheer top and barely-there shorts for a tanning session in the past. But the Australian architect has seemingly taken things to the next level when it comes to her wardrobe, a trend which has been consistent following her marriage to Kanye West, now known as Ye. The public has continued to raise questions about the couple's potentially coercive power dynamic as a result, with Ye even seen telling Censori to reveal her outfit to the public in the past. Bianca Censori was pictured in another nude dress on Ye's Instagram story. Credit: Instagram/@ye Bianca Censori's new nude outfit Ye, 49, showed the new dress off to his 20.1 million followers earlier this week, as the couple partied in Ibiza before Kanye's concert in Madrid. Censori, 31, left nothing to the imagination as she posed between two friends with a mischievous pout, and at first glance, you'd be forgiven for thinking she was completely nude. She was wearing a barely-there, see-through bodysuit, completely exposing her breasts, with no underwear visible underneath the outfit either. But in the snap, she managed to cover her private area up with her leg, arching her back in the pose. That wasn't the only risqué outfit sported by the Aussie on the island, as she was also seen in a plunging, black thong leotard with a low neckline from Ye's fashion brand, Yeezy. She also wore fishnets and high heels, though she did also experience a nip slip while sporting the outfit, as one of her friends captioned it: "My breast friends." Many were left shocked by the look, as one fan wrote: "It is so low class and p**n level," as another said: "This is being in the nude!" A third claimed: "She's very pretty, with a lovely smile (when she smiles), and by all accounts actually quite intelligent… I mean, wtf is going on in her head to dress and do this." Bianca Censori is no stranger to bearing all with her outfits. Credit: Jon Kopaloff / Getty Images. Bianca Censori addresses claims she is controlled by Ye Censori spoke up about rumors over her relationship dynamic back in February, in a rare, exclusive interview with Vanity Fair . She spoke about her perceived "obsession" with nudity in the interview, speaking about claims that she was more or less controlled by her husband. In her three years of being in the public eye, she has been highly criticized for her fashion choices, but speaking about her controversial Grammys outfit, she said: "That, to me, is basically not nudity." Censori would also admit: "I had an obvious obsession with nudity," though she also claimed that she was done with baring all. She also rather obviously added that she "was naked everywhere." Featured image credit: Arnold Jerocki / Getty

Aug 05, 2026
Kelly Brook's Italian Boat Adventure with Husband Sparks Buzz New

Kelly Brook's Italian Boat Adventure with Husband Sparks Buzz

Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.co.ukSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Published: 19:56 BST, 4 August 2026 | Updated: 12:31 BST, 5 August 2026 --><!-- SiteCatalyst code version: H.20.3. Copyright 1997-2009 Omniture, Inc. More info available at http://www.omniture.com --> (function (src, d, tag){ var s = d.createElement(tag), prev = d.getElementsByTagName(tag)[0]; s.src = src; prev.parentNode.insertBefore(s, prev); }("https://www.dailymail.com/static/gunther/1.17.0/async_bundle--.js", document, "script")); --> DM.loadCSS("https://www.dailymail.com/static/gunther/gunther-2159/video_bundle--.css"); -->Kelly Brook looked incredible as she spent the day on a boat with her husband  Jeremy Parisi and his cousin, Stella, during their trip to Italy.The TV personality, 46, and her model husband, 41, are visiting the country around their fourth wedding anniversary after tying the knot in Civitavecchia, near Rome.Over the weekend they thanked Stella for taking photos of them at their wedding venue, sharing a shoot 'nobody asked for' to their Instagram pages.And the family have now snapped more pictures, documenting their relaxing day at sea with a series of stunning black and white photos.Kelly showed off her curvy figure in a leopard print bikini, wearing her hair tied up in a messy bun with a pair of sunglasses.The group posed for smiley snaps together, while Kelly also posed on her own at the wheel of the boat and kneeling at the front. Kelly Brook looked incredible as she spent the day on a boat with her husband Jeremy Parisi and his cousin, Stella, during their trip to ItalyThe TV personality, 46, and her model husband, 41, are visiting the country around their fourth wedding anniversary after tying the knot in Civitavecchia, near RomeOver the weekend the couple thanked Stella, pictured with Kelly, for taking photos of them at their wedding venueOver the weekend, Kelly and Jeremy revisited their wedding venue on their fourth anniversary as she shared loved-up photos on Instagram.The couple have been together 11 years and tied the knot in 2022 in a storm-hit Italian ceremony. However, four years on, the couple were blessed with sunshine as they revisited their picturesque wedding venue in the port town of Civitavecchia, near Rome. Kelly looked stunning in a white long sleeved maxi dress as she posed for photos with Jeremy, who was dressed in a khaki shirt and black trousers. The loved-up couple looked happier than ever as they beamed for photos in the sunshine before walking down the cobbled streets. She wrote: 'The photoshoot nobody asked for! 4 Years Married so we went back to the place we said I do! Thanks to our cousin Stella for taking these pictures of us.' The group posed for smiley snaps together on the boat, which they shared on social mediaIn one sultry snap shared to her Instagram page, Kelly took the wheel, with the Tyrrhenian Sea in the backgroundThe model beamed while posing at the front of the vessel, sporting a leopard print bikiniThe pair, who have been together 11 years, revisited their wedding venue and were blessed with sunshine, after their original ceremony in 2022 was hit by stormsJoin the discussionWould you keep your relationship private if you were famous, or share more with fans?What's your view?For their wedding day in 2022, Kelly and Jeremy didn't let an unseasonal downpour spoil their big day. The actress, who wore a traditional ivory white gown with sheer lace detail, arrived at the ancient venue under an umbrella while Jeremy donned a black three-piece suit.Kelly fell for Jeremy after reaching out to him directly on Instagram, and the pair bonded over their shared passion for martial arts and fitness.In the early days of their romance, Jeremy spoke very little English, relying primarily on French and Italian to communicate.The couple have kept most of their relationship out of the spotlight, as Jeremy prefers to remain private and isn't in the public eye in the way Kelly has been since her teens.

Aug 05, 2026
Perez Hilton's Heartfelt Journey to Fatherhood: Meet His 3 Beloved Kids New

Perez Hilton's Heartfelt Journey to Fatherhood: Meet His 3 Beloved Kids

Perez Hilton is a proud parent to three kids — son Mario III, daughter Mia and daughter Mayte.The gossip blogger welcomed his little ones with the help of gestational carriers, describing the “quite complicated and expensive” process in a Huffington Post essay in 2017.“All kids are mine genetically,” he clarified at the time. “Each was born thanks to the generosity of a different surrogate, using eggs from the same anonymous donor.”Perez Hilton (pictured above in August 2023) is a three-time dad. Getty Images for Buddy Valastro's Restaurant GroupThe gossip blogger (pictured above in April 2022) welcomed Mario, Mia and Mayte via surrogates. Getty Images for Ketel One VodkaHe added, “While I don’t rule out adoption in the future, for me it was important to have kids with my DNA. My dad passed away when I was 15 and having my children is a way of him living on through them ― literally.”Hilton gushed about how much he “love[s] being a dad more than anything else” and “works hard at it,” noting, “I have my hands very full changing diapers and taking kids to swim class. And I wouldn’t have it any other way!”Page Six hears the little ones, notably, were not present when the entertainment columnist was hospitalized in August 2026 after sharing an alarming TikTok livestream performing self-harm.Keep scrolling to meet Hilton’s trio.Mario Armando Lavandeira IIIMario (pictured above in May 2015) was born in February 2013. perezlovesmiami/InstagramIn February 2026, Hilton gushed via Instagram that his life got “fuller” and “better” when his son arrived. perezlovesmiami/InstagramHilton, born Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr., started his family in February 2013.“I am ready to announce that earlier this month I was blessed with the birth of my first child, a beautiful and healthy baby boy — with lots of hair on his tiny head,” he wrote on his website at the time.“My family is overjoyed at this newest and most cherished addition,” Hilton continued. “I am so humbled to welcome this little man into my life. And I am honored and ready for the challenge of guiding him through his.”When Mario became a teenager in February 2026, his dad gushed via Instagram, “13 years ago today my life got so much fuller — and better! I celebrate you today and every day, my son!! I’m so lucky!”Mia Alma LavandeiraMia (pictured above, second from the left, in March 2020) was born two years later. FilmMagicIn May 2026, Hilton dubbed his eldest daughter “radiant, kind, gentle and strong-willed.” perezlovesmiami/InstagramMario became a big brother in May 2015 when daughter Mia Alma arrived.“It is with great pride and relief that I can finally announce: I am a dad again!” he captioned the newborn’s Instagram debut at the time.Hilton told Page Six at the time that the infant’s name means “my soul” because he’s “cheesy like that.”She “definitely lives up to that,” Hilton told his Instagram followers while honoring her 11th birthday inMay 2026.He dubbed the preteen “radiant, kind, gentle and strong-willed” in the caption.Mayte Amor LavandeiraHilton’s youngest daughter (pictured above, second from the left, in May 2026) is named Mayte. perezlovesmiami/InstagramHilton (pictured above in June 2023) called her arrival “fashionably late” in his announcement. Getty Images for NetflixIn October 2017, Hilton’s third child, Mayte, joined the family.She “waited until 41 weeks to make her fashionably late arrival,” he captioned hospital photos via Instagram, quipping that she was “doing everything a newborn should do and doing it so well [since] she’s a whole seven days advanced!”In an eighth birthday tribute in October 2025, Hilton gushed, “Love is in her name — and she sure is loved!!!! SO MUCH!!!!” Community GuidelinesWelcome to the Page Six Community!Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space.In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience.Simply put, keep it civil.Your post will/might be rejected if it contains: Spam Insults, profanity, incoherent, obscene or inflammatory language and threats of any kind Attacks on the identity of other commenters or the article's author User accounts will/might be blocked if we notice: Continuous attempts to re-post comments that have been previously moderated/rejected Racist, sexist, or homophobic comments Attempts or tactics that put the site security at risk So, how can you be a power user? Stay on topic and share your passion. Feel free to elaborate to get your point across. 'Like' or 'Dislike' when you are filled with emotions! Protect your community. Use the report tool to alert us when someone breaks the rules. Thanks for reading our community guidelines. Don't forget, freedom of speech is not the freedom of reach!

Aug 05, 2026
Rosie O'Donnell's Return to 'The View' Sparks Buzz About Past Drama New

Rosie O'Donnell's Return to 'The View' Sparks Buzz About Past Drama

One of the most polarizing former hosts in daytime television history is preparing to return to the show that largely defined her career.The announcement has renewed interest in a relationship marked by headline-making confrontations, abrupt departures and years of public speculation about behind-the-scenes tensions.The planned appearance comes as the long-running program prepares to celebrate a major milestone by bringing together familiar faces from its past.For many viewers, the reunion is expected to revisit some of the show’s most memorable and controversial moments.Advertisement Former “The View” co-host Rosie O’Donnell confirmed this week that she will return for the program’s upcoming 30th anniversary celebration, marking her first appearance on the ABC daytime talk show since leaving as a panelist more than a decade ago.Speaking on the podcast “The Tangle,” O’Donnell said she plans to participate in the anniversary special in whatever capacity the show’s producers request.“I will go on the 30th anniversary next year and be on in whatever way they want me, just as a guest,” O’Donnell said.She added that she believes producers intend to invite back many of the program’s former hosts as part of the anniversary celebration.“They’re bringing back all the hosts, I think, for the 30th season,” O’Donnell said. “And I’m pretty proud of that show, what it’s become and how it really speaks to the people and to politics, and that was not the case when I first joined.”O’Donnell first joined “The View” in 2006 after replacing longtime moderator Meredith Vieira and quickly became one of the show’s most talked-about personalities because of her outspoken style and frequent political commentary.Her tenure included a series of on-air clashes with conservative co-host Elisabeth Hasselbeck, whose political views often sharply contrasted with O’Donnell’s positions.Their disagreements reached a breaking point in 2007 during a heated exchange over the Iraq War that ended with O’Donnell leaving the program several weeks before her contract was scheduled to expire.Reflecting on those disputes at the time, O’Donnell said she no longer wanted to continue engaging in public confrontations that she believed were being portrayed unfairly in media coverage.After spending several years away from the program, O’Donnell returned to “The View” in 2014 for a second stint that also lasted only one season.During that return, reports circulated that she had developed a strained relationship with co-host Whoopi Goldberg, rumors that O’Donnell addressed during her recent podcast interview.“I had a sort of a tense time with Whoopi,” O’Donnell said, while also describing Goldberg as “somebody I admire.”O’Donnell explained that she had hoped the two would develop a collaborative on-air partnership but said those expectations did not materialize.“I expected that we would be like Scottie Pippen and Michael Jordan, passing the ball back and forth and then shooting and leading the team to victory,” she said. “But that’s not exactly what happened.”She speculated that Goldberg may have felt she was “encroaching” on her role, although O’Donnell said that had never been her intention.O’Donnell also recalled one incident in which she believed tension increased after she sent the program to a commercial break while Goldberg was still speaking.Outside of “The View,” O’Donnell recently relocated to Ireland, saying earlier this year that she chose to leave the United States following President Donald Trump’s return to the White House.Before appearing on the anniversary special, O’Donnell is also scheduled to return to American television later this month as a guest host on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” while Jimmy Kimmel is away on his summer break, The Daily Mail reported.Although the anniversary special is expected to reunite numerous former hosts, O’Donnell’s return is likely to attract particular attention given her history of high-profile disagreements and dramatic exits, making her appearance one of the most anticipated moments of “The View’s” 30th anniversary celebration.This article may contain commentary which reflects the author's opinion.

Aug 05, 2026
Trump Takes Aim at Oil Giants Over Iran War Profits New

Trump Takes Aim at Oil Giants Over Iran War Profits

President Donald Trump has said America’s oil majors are making “too much money” as a result of the Iran war, and has urged companies to lower their prices or share the windfall profits they have enjoyed thanks to ongoing energy market disruptions.Speaking in the Oval Office on Monday, the president took aim at Chevron and ExxonMobil for the substantial gains both reaped in the second quarter, driven primarily by elevated global fuel costs, and said that the two companies should distribute these earnings among their retail customers.“And I should be the last one to say [that] because I’m a big free enterprise guy,” Trump said, while adding that the pair should “give some of that back to the public, and they better cut the retail price.”Separately, in a series of posts to Truth Social, Trump urged American oil companies to “Get your consumer (retail!) Oil Prices DOWN, NOW!"Newsweek contacted both companies on Monday for comment.Oil Companies Enjoy Iran War WindfallGlobal oil prices were pushed close to all-time highs this spring, as the effective blockade on ships through the Strait of Hormuz—through which around a fifth of global oil typically flows—severely restricted supplies, and gas prices have likewise soared to levels not witnessed since the 2022 energy crisis.While these had begun to climb down in June on the back of progress in negotiations between the two warring sides, the national average for regular unleaded has since returned to $4.08 as of Wednesday, according to AAA.The boom translated into substantial earnings gains for both companies during the second quarter. Exxon posted $14.5 billion in profit for the three months which ended June 30, more than double the comparable period in 2025. Chevron’s net income, meanwhile, came in 380 percent higher than the same quarter last year at $12.1 billion.Bob McNally, president of Rapidan Energy Group, told Newsweek that the profits taken in by oil majors were primarily due to the Iran war and related shipping disruptions, but also the recent Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries which have “contributed to upward pressure on prices.”President Donald Trump listens during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, in Washington. | AP Photo/Alex BrandonTrump Hits Back At High PricesIn late June, Trump said he had ordered the Justice Department to “immediately start looking into” whether oil companies were taking advantage of consumers, whom he said were being “gouged.”The American Petroleum Institute (API), the national trade association representing the U.S. oil and natural gas industry, rejected the price-gouging accusations in a statement shared with Newsweek at the time."Our industry shares the goal of delivering relief at the pump and restoring stability to global energy markets," said API spokesperson Bethany Williams. "Gasoline prices don't move in lockstep with crude oil, especially during a major global disruption that is still affecting supply, refining and inventories."The DOJ later urged states to join in the probe, calling on them to use “all tools available” to investigate any misconduct that could be inflating retail gas prices.Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward Jr. and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Andrew Ferguson told state attorneys general in a July 3 letter that they would be “closely monitoring petroleum markets” for potential “agreements between competitors to fix prices, rig bids, and allocate markets.”“We urge state law enforcers to join us in investigating illegal practices,” they wrote, before adding that “business may not use market volatility as cover for anticompetitive practices, fraud, or any other lawlessness that harms Americans.”Can Trump Change Oil Firms’ Behavior?Experts who spoke with Newsweek believe there are tools at the administration's disposal which could steer companies in the direction Trump hopes, but appear divided on whether the president will choose to use these.McNally told Newsweek the government could impose a windfall tax—higher levies on companies that enjoy a sudden earnings jump due to external events—a measure last taken on oil majors by President Jimmy Carter in the 1980s. He also cited the temporary price controls imposed by Richard Nixon in the 1970s, but said he did not believe Trump would take any such concrete actions to pressure companies to either “give some…back” of their war-derived profits or “cut the retail price.”The economist Willy C. Shih, a professor at Harvard Business School, said Trump may also be under a misapprehension when it comes to the impact of market forces on supply and demand during the ongoing crisis.“The high prices brought more supply onto the market. So now the President says he doesn’t like the fact that high prices (and profits that are driven by a percentage margin) meant the oil majors made more money? That’s the way the market works,” he told Newsweek."So which way do you want it? Do you want high prices (and profits for some players) to bring more supply onto the market or not? It’s hard to have it both ways.”Tyler Gellasch, a former Senate investigator and President of the Healthy Markets Association, told Newsweek that there were both “explicit” and “implicit” actions the president could take if he truly wanted to pressure oil majors into dropping prices and sharing profits.He noted that the oil and gas industries benefit from tax subsidies and advantages that the Trump administration could work with Congress to roll back, or lean on a president’s “longer-term leverage” and continue pressuring them publicly to change course.Gellasch said he would ordinarily expect an administration—particularly a Republican one—to refrain from such actions. However, he said that the Federal government has over the last 18 months engaged in “a level of government interventionism that is something unlike what we have ever seen,” citing such actions as the equity stake it acquired in Intel.“We’re seeing a new age of government interventionism in market forces,” he said. “Will that lead to ultimately lower prices for consumers? That remains to be seen.”Contact Newsweek editors on this story: Matthew Robinson and Trevor Davies.

Aug 05, 2026