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Ebola kills 3 Red Cross workers in the Congo, organization says

May 23, 2026
Ebola kills 3 Red Cross workers in the Congo, organization says

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The Red Cross announced on Saturday that three volunteers had died in theDemocratic Republic of Congoafter apparently contracting Ebola while on duty there in March.

The central African country has been gripped by an outbreak of the deadly viral disease which the World Health Organization has declared an international public health emergency.

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies said the volunteers were from the DR Congo Red Cross in Ituri, the northeastern province which is theoutbreak's epicenter.

They worked for the Mongbwalu branch of the organisation in Djugu territory, Ituri.

"Alikana Udumusi Augustin, Sezabo Katanabo and Ajiko Chandiru Viviane are believed to have contracted the Ebola virus on duty, while carrying out dead body management activities on March 27 as part of a humanitarian mission unrelated to Ebola," the IFRC said in a statement.

"At the time of the intervention, the community was not aware of the Ebola virus disease outbreak, and the outbreak had not yet been identified. They are among the first known victims of the outbreak."

A patient prepares to have blood drawn for a test at General Referral Hospital of Mongbwalu during the Ebola outbreak response in Mongbwalu, Ituri province, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, on May 20, 2026. / Credit: Michel Lunanga / Getty Images

The IFRC said one had died on May 5 and the other two on May 15 and 16.

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"These volunteers lost their lives while serving their communities with courage and humanity," the Geneva-based IFRC said. "Their commitment reflects the extraordinary dedication shown every day by Red Cross volunteers working in complex and high-risk environments to support vulnerable people."

The IFRC, which has more than 17 million volunteers in more than 191 countries, is the world's largest humanitarian network. It said it remained committed to supporting communities affected by Ebola and to strengthening efforts to respond to the outbreak.

Dr. Craig Spencer, an emergency room physician and public health professor at Brown University who survived Ebola after contracting it while working with Doctors Without Borders in Guinea in 2014,previously told CBS Newsthat he was particularly worried about healthcare workers responding to the outbreak.

"Healthcare workers are the group that I'm really concerned about because they had very close contact with people when they're most contagious, particularly around the time of folks' death," Spencer said.

Ebola is a deadly viral disease spread through direct contact with bodily fluids. It can cause severe bleeding and organ failure. The strain of ebolavirus involved in the outbreak, Bundibugyo virus, is rarer and hasno approved vaccine or treatments.

On Friday, the World Health Organization said it had raised the risk assessment for Congo to the highest level.

The WHO upgraded its risk assessment level from high to very high for Congo, while keeping the regional risk level at high and the global risk level at low.

There are 82 confirmed cases and seven confirmed deaths in the DR Congo, with almost 750 suspected cases and 177 suspected deaths, the WHO said on Friday.

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“Lost” ending explained: What really happened on the island?

May 23, 2026
“Lost” ending explained: What really happened on the island?

Lost aired its series finale on May 23, 2010.

Entertainment Weekly Matthew Fox as Jack Shephard on 'Lost'Credit: ABC

Key Points

  • Some key questions were left unanswered, frustrating some fans.

  • No, they weren't dead the whole time.

Warning: This article contains spoilers forLost,season 6, episode 17, "The End."

It’s no easy feat landing the plane on a show likeLost, a mind-bending mystery series filled with smoke monsters, four-toed statues, and a magical island that defies time and space.

It's not a big surprise, then, that the series had one of the most controversial series finales of all time,blowing some fans awaywhile leaving others angrily scratching their heads. But ABC’s sci-fi stunner, created by Jeffrey Lieber, J. J. Abrams, and Damon Lindelof, wasn’t always so hotly contested…

The Emmy-winning series was an instant hit after itsiconic pilotin September 2004, seeing Oceanic Flight 815 crash on a (supposedly) deserted island.Lostsoon evolved from a standard survival tale into a twisty mind-bender with various mysteries woven throughout its six seasons, from the Others to the Dharma Initiative to the onset oftime travel.

But when“The End”aired on May 23, 2010, many viewers had more questions than answers. What’s the deal with the split timelines? Why is everybody in a church all of a sudden? And were the characters really dead the whole time?

Entertainment Weeklyis taking a hard look at the finale to answer all of these burning questions and more. Here is the ending ofLost, explained.

Do we ever find out what the island is?

The answer is a resounding “sort of.” The show provides several abstract theories but never concretely explains what the islandis.

Here’s what we know: The island is a place with mystical properties, including the ability to heal (e.g. John Locke’s paralysis) and manipulate time and space (the time-jumping in season 5). It’s also the battleground for a cosmic struggle between two opposing forces represented by Jacob (Mark Pellegrino) and the “Man in Black” (a.k.a. the Smoke Monster, played by Titus Welliver). Jacob is the island's protector, while the Man in Black represents chaos and destruction. This conflict drives much of the show’s overarching mythology, with the island acting as a sort of prison for the Man in Black, who is trying to escape.

It also contains a mysterious and powerful energy, often referred to as the "Heart of the Island." This glowing cave of light is linked to the island’s mystical properties and is believed to be the source of life, death, and rebirth. It’s described as a “cork” holding back a malevolent force that, if released, could free the Man in Black and bring darkness to the world.

Protecting this energy is Jacob’s primary role. When Desmond (Henry Ian Cusick) enters the Heart of the Island, it’s revealed that the energy can be manipulated to catastrophic effect.

What happened on the island?

The 'Lost' finaleCredit: ABC

Previously, Jacob explained that the passengers of Oceanic Flight 815 were brought to the island so that one of them could become its protector, taking over Jacob's role. The list of candidates was revealed in the lighthouse and in the cave, where their names were written with corresponding numbers that recurred throughout the series (4, 8, 15, 16, 23, 42). As the candidates failed or died, Jacob would cross off their names, narrowing down the list to a final few. In the end, Jack takes the role and agrees to protect the island from the Man in Black.

During the series finale, the Man in Black, who is now in Locke's (Terry O’Quinn) body, makes his final attempt to escape. He brings Desmond to the Heart of the Island so he can turn off its source of power. Jack helps the Man in Black because he believes "uncorking" the power source is the key to killing him once and for all.

Desmond successfully uncorks a stone plug at the island's core and extinguishes the light. However, this action causes earthquakes, indicating that the island is on the verge of destruction and that the energy source is critical to keeping it intact.

Jack and the Man in Black have an epic battle, and Jack prevails. However, the uncorking makes the Man in Black mortal, and he dies. Jack, knowing that the island must be saved, takes it upon himself to restore the light.

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He tells Kate (Evangeline Lilly), Sawyer (Josh Holloway), and Claire (Emilie de Ravin) to escape on the Ajira plane while he stays behind. Jack re-enters the cave, finds Desmond, and sacrifices himself by replacing the stone cork, which reignites the light and stabilizes the island. As a result, Jack fulfills his role as the protector, but it costs him his life.

Jack then realizes he is dying from his injuries. He passes the torch of island protector to Hurley (Jorge Garcia), who reluctantly accepts this role. Ben (Michael Emerson), who had served Jacob for years, offers to stay and help Hurley as his advisor, and Hurley appoints him as his second-in-command.

What’s up with the “flash sideways” timeline?

In a controversial move, the final season is split into two timelines. The first timeline follows the events on the island, continuing from previous seasons as the Oceanic Six face the Man in Black and the impending destruction of the island.

The second timeline, referred to as the "flash sideways," presents an alternate reality where the plane never crashes and the characters live seemingly different lives, though their paths still intersect in significant ways. Sawyer becomes a cop instead of a criminal; Ben becomes a teacher with Alex (Tania Raymonde) as one of his students; Kate befriends Claire while on the run. During the series finale, many characters experience visions of their lives in the original timeline triggered by reminders of the island.

After his death, Jack arrives at a church in the flash sideways featuring symbols from multiple religions. He reunites with his dead father, Dr. Christian Shephard (a very on-the-nose name), who explains that they're in a kind of purgatory. Since the survivor’s time on the island was the most important part of their lives, they created a place where they could find each other after death, irrespective of when they each died. Now that they’re reunited, they can move on to the afterlife together.

Which characters moved on to the afterlife (and with whom)?

In the end, almost all ofLost’s central characters are reunited in the church and paired off with their soulmates, including Jack and Kate, Sawyer and Juliet, and Charlie (Dominic Monaghan) and Claire. Fans were particularly vocal about Sayid (Naveen Andrews) ending up with Shannon (Maggie Grace) in the afterlife rather than Nadia (Andrea Gabriel), even though the character’s love for Nadia served as his motivation for the majority of the series.

However, not everyone moved on. Ben chose to stay behind, feeling unworthy of doing so just yet. This decision was a point of growth for his character, hinting at his ongoing need for redemption. Several major characters weren’t seen in the church, including Mr. Eko (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje), Michael (Harold Perrineau), Walt (Malcolm David Kelley), and Ana Lucia (Michelle Rodriguez). There were also characters seen in the flash sideways world who did not appear in the church, like Alex.

Were they dead the whole time?

The church in the 'Lost' finaleCredit: ABC

No. During earlier seasons ofLost, it was fair to wonder whether the passengers of Oceanic Flight 815 were all dead and stranded in some kind of limbo. However, as the story progressed, and especially when characters started leaving the island and then screaming“We have to go back!”, it became evident that they were in a real place. In fact, since the finale aired,Lostcreators have clarified thatthe events on the island were real.

So where did the confusion come from? Mostly the flash sideways timeline introduced in the final season. The characters are all dead in that purgatory, but they only went there when they died in the original timeline; none of them died in the initial plane crash, and everything that happened on the island was real.

After the last episode, ABC aired footage of the plane wreckage as a callback to the pilot, which led some to believe that everyone was dead from the beginning. This was not the case; the characters lived through real events on the island, and the flash sideways was a separate spiritual journey.

What does the last shot mean?

Matthew Fox as Jack Shephard in the final moments of 'Lost'Credit: ABC

The final moments ofLostmirror the opening sequence in the pilot. We see Jack lying on the ground in the bamboo forest, his eyes closing as he succumbs to his injuries. It's a poignant end to Jack's journey, bringing his story full circle and marking the conclusion of his role as the island's protector.

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In the final shot, there's also a subtle but poignant detail: the inclusion of Walt’s dog, Vincent, who has been a constant throughout the series. He lies next to Jack as he dies, symbolizing the continuity and connection between the characters’ past and present. The dog’s presence suggests that the relationships and bonds formed on the island endure beyond death.

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Friday, May 22, 2026

Who Is Donald Trump Jr.'s Wife? What to Know About Socialite Bettina Anderson

May 22, 2026
Who Is Donald Trump Jr.'s Wife? What to Know About Socialite Bettina Anderson

Donald Trump Jr. has been linked to Bettina Anderson since August 2024

People Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson on March 4, 2025, in Washington, D.C.Credit: SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty

NEED TO KNOW

  • The eldest son of President Donald Trump and Anderson announced their engagement in December 2025

  • The couple got quietly married on May 21

Donald Trump Jr.andBettina Andersonaremarried.

The eldest son of PresidentDonald Trumpand the socialite were first linked in August 2024. That December, they were spotted again strolling around Palm Beach, Fla., holding hands. Shortly after, sources told PEOPLE that Don Jr. — who had previously been engaged to former Fox News anchorKimberly Guilfoylesince 2020 — had been with Anderson for six months at that point.

By February 2025, a source told PEOPLE that Don Jr. and Anderson were "going strong" and could "go the distance." The president announced at the White House in December 2025 that his son and Anderson wereengaged.

The couple got quietly married on May 21, according to a Florida marriage application obtained by PEOPLE. They are expected to hold their wedding ceremony in the Bahamas over the Memorial Day weekend.

So who is Donald Trump Jr.'s wife? Here's everything to know about Bettina Anderson.

She is the daughter of two well-known philanthropists

Bettina Anderson attends the Daily Front Row 20th Anniversary Palm Beach on March 3, 2022 in Palm Beach, Fla.Credit: Alexander Tamargo/Getty

Anderson was born in December 1986 to entrepreneur Harry Loy Anderson Jr. and philanthropist Inger Anderson. She grew up in Palm Beach, where she continues to reside today.

Her father became the youngest bank president in the U.S. when he started leading Worth Avenue National Bank at 26 years old. Together, he and Inger became well-known as a philanthropic couple, with Harry serving as a board member on the Historical Society of Palm Beach County and the national board of governors for the American Red Cross, per his obituary in thePalm Beach Daily News.

"My mom has always been an inspiration to me," Anderson toldFashion Week Dailyin March 2022.

Harry and Inger welcomed five children in addition to Anderson: daughters Mea Stone, Bebe McCranels and Kristina McPherson, and sons Harry Loy III and Kent.

Anderson is a model and socialite

Anderson attended Columbia University, graduating in 2009 with a degree in art history, criticism and conservation, per herLinkedIn. She often posts photos of herself modeling on her Instagram, including shots of herself on the cover ofQuestmagazine in 2020 and a photo shoot with Hamilton Jewelers that same year.

She was also featured in a story inPalm Beach Illustratedin 2021, with the outlet describing her as a "local influencer."

She founded a charity with her brothers

Bettina Anderson attends

Following in their parents' footsteps, Anderson and her brothers founded The Paradise Fund, a nonprofit that helps local organizations with disaster relief. In October 2021, Anderson helmed an offshoot of the company with the Project Paradise Film Fund, which supports storytelling surrounding Florida's natural wildlife, with the proceeds going to conservation efforts.

"One of the greatest focuses of my life is how I can be of service to others and be a steward of the environment," Anderson told Fashion Week Daily.

As of April 2023, she is the executive director of the nonprofit, which has since been renamed Paradise.ngo.

Don Jr. and Anderson were first linked in August 2024

Donald Trump Jr. leaves Trump Tower on May 29, 2024 in New York City ; Bettina Anderson attends an In-Store Shopping Event at the Palm Beach Gardens Mall on March 11, 2014 in Palm Beach, Florida.Credit: James Devaney/GC Images ; Larry Marano/Getty

Though Don Jr. had been in a relationship with Guilfoyle since 2018, he was first spotted on a brunch date with Anderson in August 2024, per photos obtained by theDaily Mail.

A month later, sources told PEOPLE that Don Jr. and Guilfoyle were allegedly spending some time apart, with the eldest Trump son seemingly coming and going as he pleased.

Don Jr. and Anderson were again spotted together in December 2024, when the politician joined Anderson's birthday dinner at the popular downtown Palm Beach restaurant Buccan, per theDaily Mail. They were later photographed holding hands while walking down the beach.

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At the time, a source told PEOPLE that Don Jr. "even took her on a trip to Alaska and introduced her around as his girlfriend when he was still very much with Kim."

The following day, Don Jr.'s father announced that henominated Guilfoyle as the U.S. ambassadorto Greece.

She attended the Republican National Convention

Anderson joined Don Jr. at the Republican National Convention in July 2024, sitting next to three of his five children.

She was also photographed talking to Don Jr.'s ex-wife,Vanessa Trump.

She spent New Year's Eve at Mar-a-Lago in 2024

Anderson was Don Jr.'s plus-one to the 2024New Year's Eve celebration at Mar-a-Lagoin Palm Beach. The event also doubled as a birthday party for Don Jr., who was turning 47 on the last day of the year.

Per photos obtained by Fox News, Don Jr. and Anderson arrived together and were seen holding hands.

She and Don Jr. made multiple public outings in July 2025

Don Jr. and Anderson were seen together in July 2025 when they joined Trump and first ladyMelania Trumpat the FIFA Club World Cup.

In photos taken of the couple on a tarmac in Teterboro, N.J., they were captured kissing and holding hands on their way to the match.

Later that month, Anderson posed with her boyfriend's family during a trip to Scotland in photos shared by Don Jr. onInstagram. Two of his children, Spencer and Chloe, were also in the pictures.

They announced their engagement in December 2025

Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson attend amfAR Palm Beach Gala on March 15, 2025, in Palm Beach, Fla.Credit: Ryan Emberley/amfAR/Getty

In December 2025, Trump announced at the White House that Don Jr. was engaged to Anderson, per a videoLaura Loomerposted onX.

"I'm not usually at a loss for words, because I'm usually doing the ranting and raving really well," he said during the announcement. "I want to thank Bettina for that one word: 'Yes.' "

Anderson added that it has been the "most unforgettable weekend."

They got married in May 2026

Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson attend amfAR Palm Beach Gala on March 15, 2025, in Palm Beach, Fla.Credit: Mireya Acierto/Getty

A Florida marriage application obtained by PEOPLE shows that the couple got quietly married on May 21.

They married at Anderson's twin sister's house in Palm Beach, with her brother-in-law officiating the ceremony, per the license.

They are set to have a second celebration over the weekend.

The president previously announced he would not be able to attend his son's wedding celebration over the weekend due to "circumstances pertaining to Government, andmy love for the United States of America."

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Jess Val Ortiz Says She's 'Open to Love' as She Shares Dating Update 5 Months After Split from Alexei Mitchell (Exclusive)

May 22, 2026
Jess Val Ortiz Says She's 'Open to Love' as She Shares Dating Update 5 Months After Split from Alexei Mitchell (Exclusive)

Influencer Jess Val Ortiz is sharing a dating update, nearly five months after her split from boyfriend Alexei Mitchell

People Jess Val Ortiz attends the Broadway Breakout Brunch at Ascent Lounge on May 22, 2026 in New York City.Credit: John Nacion/Getty

NEED TO KNOW

  • Ortiz — who often posts musical theater content — chats with PEOPLE at the Broadway Breakout Brunch on May 22 in New York City, where she was joined by fellow members of the theater community

  • She shares a look into the last few months and how things have been going in her dating life

Jess Val Ortizis keeping her "heart open."While chatting with PEOPLE on the Broadway Breakout Brunch red carpet in New York City on Friday, May 22, the influencer gave an update on her dating life. The content creator, who is known to her over 11 million followers for her online parody videos and comedy sketches, announced she had split from her boyfriend of almost one year back in January, sharing the news in a TikTokvideo.Speaking with PEOPLE, the content creator appears to be entering a new chapter in the dating world. "I'm open, you know, my heart is open," she says.

Jess Val Ortiz and Alexei Mitchell via Instagram in February 2025Credit: Jess Val Ortiz/Instagram

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"I'm open to love, you know, but I, I'm in a really, really good place," she continues, adding that, since the breakup, she feels "healed" and "very optimistic."

"I'm focusing on my career right now, but my heart's open, so I feel good about that," she says.

At the inaugural event honoring the next generation of Broadway talent — including Anania, Whitney Leavitt, Jake Shane and others — Val Ortiz performed a song featuring the lyrics "I don't wanna TikTok no more," which featured humorous lyrics about her social media career.

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Following her initial breakup announcement in January, the influencer came back to her social media to open up about how she's been faring since the news of her breakup hit the Internet."I always hate it whenever people say, 'Oh, you know, you're going through a breakup, you're gonna be okay.' Because that's not true. I'm not gonna be okay. I'm gonna be better. I'm gonna be better because I'm gonna be stronger. I'm gonna be wiser," the influencer said in a FebruaryTikTokpost, with her voice shaking.

"Breakups suck. But breakups are growing pains," she said. "They show you you're one step closer to who you truly are and what you truly need and what you want. It's really hard. But when you do hard things, you feel the most proud of yourself, right?"

Jess Val Ortiz on June 8, 2025 in New York City.Credit: Michael Loccisano/Getty

She then added that while the decision to break up with Mitchell had been difficult, "difficult things that you do are supposed to be things that you should be proud of and that you should honor."

In anothervideoposted to her TikTok account on Sunday, March 1, the influencer did her makeup and addressed how she's been healing in the wake of the separation, as well as offered insights into what the last month had been like for her. "It is officially been over one month since my breakup," the content creator began her video as she applied foundation to her skin."I've been doing a lot of therapy, been doing a lot of soul searching, spending time with my family and friends," she continued. "It's been a bit of a tumultuous month, not gonna lie. But I have officially found peace with myself and with the breakup."

Val Ortiz went on to reflect on her "adult relationships," saying that, having been in two "serious" ones so far, she thinks she is able to say that she knows what she is looking for in her "forever person."

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Thursday, May 21, 2026

“Sex and the City”'s Smith resurfaces after 3 years with a story to tell

May 21, 2026
“Sex and the City”'s Smith resurfaces after 3 years with a story to tell

Jason Lewis, who famously played Smith on Sex and the City, teased "creative work" is coming after being absent from an onscreen project for years.

Entertainment Weekly Jason Lewis on 'Sex and the City'Credit: HBO/Courtesy Everett

Key Points

  • "I'm far enough along now that it felt like it was time to resurface and share what I've been doing," Lewis said in an Instagram video.

  • Lewis joined Sex and the City in 2003 as a love interest for Kim Cattrall's Samantha Jones, and made his last appearance in 2010's Sex and the City 2.

It's been more than two decades since Jason Lewis awed audiences, andKim Cattrall's character Samantha Jones, with his physique as sexy model Jerry "Smith" Jerrod onSex and the City.

While Lewis took on a mix of onscreen roles since his last appearance as Smith on 2010'sSex and the City 2,the actor hasn't appeared in a project since 2020. On Wednesday, Lewis took to a newly createdInstagramaccount to address his absence while hinting at having something in the works.

"Three years ago, I went quiet. Not because I had nothing to say but because I had something to do," Lewis began his video. "The kind of creative work that doesn't leave room for much else, and I made my peace with that."

Per Lewis' IMDb, he has one upcoming project titledRestaveksthat is in post-production. While the actor didn't address what he specifically has in the pipeline, he explained that "it's the kind of work that needs to find its people though."

"I'm still in it," Lewis added. "And I'm far enough along now that it felt like it was time to resurface and share what I've been doing. More to come."

Jason Lewis and Kim Cattrall on 'Sex and the City'Credit: Craig Blankenhorn/HBO

Originally a model who appeared in campaigns for Guess?, Tommy Hilfiger and Hugo Boss, Lewis first appeared on HBO's hit seriesSex and the Cityin 2003 in the Season 6 premiere titled "Great Sexpectations."

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Smith became a key love interest for Samantha, and remained on the series until it ended in 2004. He reprised his role in 2008'sSex and the City: The Movieand its 2010 sequel. Despite their passionate relationship throughout the series and films, the characters eventually broke up in the sequel due to Samantha feeling she was losing her independence by remaining in the relationship, famously telling Smith, "I love you, but I love me more."

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Cattrall's iconic Samantha seemingly had faded from theSex and the Cityuniverse herself when theactress said she didn't want to appearin the spinoff seriesAnd Just Like That... Samantha's absence was explained as Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker) and Samantha having a falling-out, and the high-powered PR exec having relocated to London. However, the two eventually reconnected over the death of Carrie's husband, John James Preston (Chris Noth).

Samantha returned on screen for the Season 2 finale, with Samantha calling Carrie to pay her respects to Carrie's iconic New York City apartment before she moved out.

After three seasons,And Just Like That...aired itsfinal episodeon Aug. 14, 2025.

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Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Trump Sends Syrian President, a Former Al-Qaeda Leader, Refills of His Self-Branded Cologne: 'Just in Case You Ran Out!'

May 20, 2026
Trump Sends Syrian President, a Former Al-Qaeda Leader, Refills of His Self-Branded Cologne: 'Just in Case You Ran Out!'

President Donald Trump gifted Ahmed al-Sharaa, the president of Syria, new bottles of his self-branded fragrances, the Syrian leader wrote on social media

People Credit: Bandar Aljaloud/Saudi Royal Palace via AP; Ahmad Al-Sharaa/X.com

NEED TO KNOW

  • Al-Sharaa shared a photo on X of two bottles of Trump's "Victory 47" cologne and a note on White House stationery that appeared to be signed by the president on Tuesday, May 19

  • Trump first gave al-Sharaa bottles of his men's cologne and women's perfume during the Syrian president's visit to the White House last fall

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said he received two more bottles of PresidentDonald Trump’s self-branded fragrances, after the White House first presented him with the scents during a visit to Washington last year.

Al-Sharaa shared a photo of the bottles, which he called a “precious gift,” on social media on Tuesday, May 19. “Some meetings leave an impression; ours apparently left a fragrance,” he wroteon X.

In the photo, a note on White House stationery bearing Trump’s signature reads: “Ahmed, they’re all talking about the picture we took when I gave you this great cologne — Just in case you ran out!”

A White House spokesperson did not immediately return a request for comment on the latest gift.

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Nov. 10, 2025Credit: Syrian Presidency press office via AP

Trump first gifted al-Sharaa bottles of his “Victory 47” men’s cologne and women’s perfume, retailingfor $250each, during al-Sharaa’s trip to Washington last fall — the first by a Syrian leader since the country became independent nearly 80 years ago.

In a viralvideo clipfrom the Nov. 10 meeting between the two presidents at the White House, Trump sprays himself and al-Sharaa with the fragrance and asks al-Sharaa how many wives he has.

“One,” al-Sharaa replies, laughing.

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“With you guys, I never know,” Trump says.

Later in the clip, al-Sharaa asks Trump how many wives he has. “Right now, just one,” the president responds.

In aTruth Social postat the time, Trump said it had been an “honor” to meet with al-Sharaa and said he looked forward to speaking with the Syrian leader again.

“Everyone is talking about the Great Miracle that is taking place in the Middle East,” Trump captioned a photo of himself and al-Sharaa in the Oval Office. “Having a stable and successful Syria is very important to all countries in the Region.”

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Al-Sharaa, formerly known as Abu Mohammad al-Julani, previously led Syria’s al-Qaeda affiliate, Jabhat al-Nusra, and was placed on theU.S. Specially Designated Global Terrorist listin 2013. He later led the militant group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, which helped overthrow al-Sharaa’s predecessor, Bashar al-Assad, in 2024.

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Tuesday, May 19, 2026

RuPaul and “Drag Race” Stars Bring the Laughter in Wild “Stop! That! Train!” Trailer

May 19, 2026
RuPaul and “Drag Race” Stars Bring the Laughter in Wild “Stop! That! Train!” Trailer

Stop! That! Train! is in theaters June 12

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NEED TO KNOW

  • A new trailer for Bleecker Street's disaster comedy shows glimpses of its stars, including RuPaul, Ginger Minj, Jujubee, Brooke Lynn Hytes and more

  • Stars making cameos in the Adam Shankman-directed film include Sarah Michelle Gellar, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Raven-Symoné and Lisa Rinna

There’s a train that needs stopping, andRuPauland herDrag Racequeens are on it.

A new trailer forStop! That! Train!(in theaters June 12) shows glimpses of the drag-tastic disaster comedy and its all-star cast, includingRuPaul’s Drag RacealumniGinger Minj,Jujubee, Latrice Royale,Symone, Marcia Marcia Marcia and Brooke Lynn Hytes.

The latter gets an earful from RuPaul, 65, in the final moments of the hilarious trailer. “You just got a presidential address,” quips the Emmy winner as President Judy Gagwell, slapping Hytes — the host ofCanada's Drag Race— across the face. “And it's 1600 'outta my way bitch' Boulevard!”

(Left-right:) Marcia Marcia Marcia, Brooke Lynn Hytes and Symone in 'Stop! That! Train!'Credit: Courtesy of Bleeker Street and World of Wonder

TheAdam Shankman-directedStop! That! Train!follows Ginger Minj and Jujubee as attendants on the Glamazonian Express, dealing with a chaotic “Stormaganza,” per an official synopsis, which “threatens to derail the high-speed train and crash it into Los Angeles.”

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Also embroiled in the campy catastrophe and featured in the new trailer areRachel Bloomas a crisis call operator,Matt Rogersas President Gagwell’s aide andSarah Michelle Gellaraboard the runaway train — playing herself despiteDrag Racewinner Symone’s character not knowing or caring who she is.

The comedy, written by Christina Friel and Connor Wright, also starsMichelle Visage,Jesse Tyler Ferguson,Raven-Symoné, Chris Parnell,Charo, Brian Jordan Alvarez, Natasha Leggero,Lisa Rinna,Joel McHaleand more.

Jujubee and Lisa Rinna in 'Stop! That! Train!'Credit: Courtesy of Bleeker Street and World of Wonder

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Stop! That! Train!is in theaters June 12.

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