President Biden Positive for COVID Public Appearance Nixed
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President Joe Biden's got the 'rona -- 'cause he just tested positive for COVID-19 ... and as a result, his public appearances are being put on pause.
The news came down Wednesday out of Vegas -- where Joe was scheduled to deliver remarks at a conference for UnidosUS ... a nonprofit that's geared toward Latino civil rights and advocacy.
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Instead of him hitting the podium in front of the media and others -- the organization's head honcho, Janet Murguía, came out instead and announced JB had contracted COVID, and wouldn't appear.
President Biden I'll Drop Out ... But Only for a 'Medical Condition'
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President Biden insists he has no plans to drop out of the presidential race -- but is now conceding that there is one scenario that could convince him to do so.
POTUS spoke with BET News correspondent Ed Gordon for a new interview, airing Wednesday, and admitted he'd walk away from his reelection efforts if his doctors advised him to.
He explained ... "If I had some medical condition that emerged and doctors came to me and said, 'You've got this problem, you've got that problem.' ... Look when I originally ran I said I was going to be a transitional candidate, and I thought I'd be able to move from this and pass it on to someone else."
Travis Kelce Stands, Chats w/ Bloody Fan in New Clip ... After Hitting Her w/ Golf Ball
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Travis Kelce had a couple shots get away from him during his charity golf game Friday ... and, one left a woman bloodied, video obtained by TMZ shows.
The video captures the aftermath of the incident ... with eyewitnesses telling TMZ Travis launched a shot on the 16th fairway that ended up hurtling toward onlookers -- before smacking a woman in the side of the head.
Check out the clip ... Travis hangs out near the group while the woman's sitting on the ground -- with the person next to her holding a cloth against her head to slow the blood flow.
Kim Kardashian Finger Injury in 'Kardashians' ... Hurt More Than Childbirth
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Kim Kardashian's revealing an injury in an upcoming episode of "The Kardashians" ... one the mother-of-four swears was more painful than childbirth.
A teaser trailer dropped for an upcoming episode of the show ... and, during the clip, she pulls up to a doctor's office -- where fans catch a glimpse of Kim's disfigured finger.
Check out the short clip ... her left middle finger's tip looks completely ripped off with dried blood caked around the injury. It's pretty gruesome, and from the shot, it looks like KK herself can barely stand to look.
Georgia Woman Spider Attack Lands Her in Hospital ... Painful Rash, Eye Damage
A Georgia woman's recovering after an attack by a group of deadly spiders landed her in the hospital ... and, while she's out of immediate danger, she says she may never be the same.
Jessica Rogue -- a single mom to three daughters just outside Athens, Georgia -- came across several brown recluse spiders while cleaning out a shed in her home ... sweeping away the webs when she says she felt a bite near her eye.
Within 24 hours, Jessica needed to be rushed to the hospital after her face, arms and throat swelled up and a rash spread across her body ... and shocking photos show just how much the bites affected her.
Diddy Mom Hospitalized Suffering Chest Pains
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Diddy's mother is hospitalized in South Florida after experiencing chest pains ... TMZ has learned.
Janice Combs was rushed to the hospital on Wednesday after she complained about discomfort in her chest ... according to sources close to Diddy. It's still unclear exactly what caused the pain, but we're told she's going to remain in the hospital for at least another day.
Our sources say Diddy was in Miami at the time, and at his mom's request, went to the hospital to be by her side. We're told Janice believes the pain is related to stress over her son's legal woes ... including the federal investigation and multiple civil lawsuits.
Kris Jenner Needed Hysterectomy to Remove Tumor ... Breaks Down Telling Children
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Kris Jenner ended up in the hospital in scary condition ... needing a hysterectomy to get rid of a tumor on her ovary -- and, she got emotional revealing the news to her children.
The momager went through the ordeal during Wednesday's episode of "The Kardashians" ... kicking off by meeting with the surgeon who would perform the operation -- saying she's worried about the growth and thinks it's best to simply get rid of her whole uterus.
Jenner's doctor pushes on her stomach during the meeting ... and, while the two joke light-heartedly about how hard KJ works -- it's clear she's nervous about going under the knife.
WNBA Star Cameron Brink Back In Heels!!! ... Weeks After Tearing ACL
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Cameron Brink ain't letting a torn ACL stop her from being one of the WNBA's fashionistas ... 'cause the L.A. Sparks star rookie is back wearing heels without a brace just weeks after suffering the injury.
The 6-foot-3 forward went to support her team at Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles on Tuesday when the Sparks went up against the Minnesota Lynx ... and she pulled up to the game looking like a model.
Had Q&A with @dearicamarie @cameronbrink22 🤗💜💛#LASparks #DearicaHamby #CameronBrink pic.twitter.com/MrRewGMGHQ
— LA Born & Raised (@LABornRaised13) July 10, 2024 @LABornRaised13
Brink wore a leather jacket, a cute blue top, a white skirt ... and, most notably, some boot heels with no leg brace.
Violet Affleck Chooses Advocacy Over Acting ... Speaks Before Los Angeles County Board
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Violet Affleck isn't just cruising on the success of her famous parents ... she's standing up for what she believes in -- in front of a major local governing body.
The daughter of Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner appeared before the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, speaking up on an issue near to her heart ... keeping mask mandates in Los Angeles hospitals.
Check out the clip ... the recent high school grad introduces herself before diving into her firsthand experience with a long-term post-viral condition she contracted way back in 2019 -- adding she saw how medicine can't answer all the effects of a virus.
Spain's Alvaro Morata Injured During Pitch Invader Chaos ... Collision With Security Guard
Spain might be without its captain for the Euro 2024 championship game ... as Alvaro Morata was injured after a field invader created chaos on the pitch following the country's Tuesday victory over France.
The wild scene happened just after the final whistle blew on Spain's 2-1 win ... when a spectator from the crowd ran onto the field to join the Spanish national team's postgame celebration.
This can’t keep happening. It’s a disgrace, UEFA need to control it so much better. Somebody will get seriously hurt. 🤦♂️ #Euro2024 #Morata pic.twitter.com/Dp5KgEvq5h
— Ned Ozkasim (@nedoz9) July 9, 2024 @nedoz9
You can see in footage from the stadium, as the man ran through the festivities ... security moved quickly to apprehend the individual and remove him from the action.
Browns Legend Bernie Kosar Reveals Health Issues ... Liver Failure, Parkinson's
Cleveland Browns great Bernie Kosar is opening up on his serious medical issues ... revealing he's currently battling both Parkinson's disease and liver failure.
The former Pro Bowl quarterback went into detail about his current health status in an interview with Cleveland Magazine this week ... when he explained he has had problems with his liver for years, but never really addressed it until he was diagnosed with cirrhosis roughly 16 months ago.
Kosar has been receiving treatment at University Hospitals in Ohio ... and his condition was described as "dire" at the start of 2024. Thankfully, it has since improved.
Michael Blackson Elton Must Have Weak Bladder ... I Pee In Bottles Too!!!
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Michael Blackson thinks Elton John had two choices while shoe shopping in France when nature called ... pee in a bottle or explode!!!
We got the comedian at LAX and our photog asked him about the French storeowner claiming Elton came into his shop and pissed in a plastic bottle in the middle of the store.
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Michael says Elton must have a weak bladder at 77 years old, and this could have actually been a medical emergency ... with dire consequences if EJ didn't release his flow.
Texas SHARK ATTACK VICTIM 'MY LEG IS PRETTY MUCH GONE!!'
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A 4th of July shark attack victim is now left without her left calf -- this after she thought she was just kicking away a big fish, but it actually turned out to be a brutal encounter.
Tabatha Sullivent spoke from her hospital bed just days after a lone shark attacked her in South Padre Island, TX ... recalling how she bravely swam to the beach with only one leg intact when the massive beast tore off a chunk of her leg.
Tabatha added to FOX4 that once she got closer to the beach, her husband Cary tried to pull her out ... but had to drop her because the shark was still in hot pursuit.
Conor McGregor Shares Bloody Sparring Pics Amid Toe Injury Recovery
It appears Conor McGregor is inching closer to his UFC return ... 'cause the MMA superstar shared a bunch of sparring snapshots to his Instagram on Monday -- and if they're in fact recent, fans might not have to wait much longer to see him in action.
Notorious -- who backed out of his UFC 303 matchup with Michael Chandler last month due to a toe injury -- added two separate workout posts to his profile over the past 24 hours ... showing him having his way against his partner.
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Conor appears to move around the canvas with no issue as he lands kicks and punches ... even to the point where he gets blood on his glove.
Death Valley National Park Get Smart or Get Screwed ... 130 Degree Alert Issued!!!
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Death Valley is on the verge of breaking the insane heat record of 130 degrees -- but adventure seekers be warned, one misstep in the park could be your last ... TMZ has learned.
The National Weather Service is warning the famed national park in California's Mojave Desert will become a legit inferno, amid a national heatwave, which means Death Valley could break its own record -- 130 degrees -- for the highest temperature ever reliably recorded ... and that's raising concerns for park officials.
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DVNP spokeswoman Abby Wines tells TMZ ... visitors need to be very smart about moving around the park during this time, because -- in some cases -- park rangers won't be able to rescue you from danger.
Shark Attack Multiple Injured In Texas Beach Horror Show
In a terrifying scene like something right out of the film "Jaws" ... multiple people were injured when a shark attacked on July 4th at South Padre Island, TX.
JUST IN: Four shark attacks reported at South Padre Island in Texas during Fourth of July celebrations.
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Game Warden Capt. Chris Dowdy says all the attacks happened within two hours of each other.
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Police were called for an attack on a man who was severely bitten just before noon Thursday ... but in a later statement from Texas Parks & Wildlife Dept., they reported two people were bitten and two more had encountered the shark but were not seriously injured.
While the injured man was initially treated at the beach by firefighters and police ... officials say one of the bite victims was taken to a local hospital, while the other was flown out for further treatment.