In a new interview, Alysa Liu is defending fellow Olympian Eileen Gu against criticism over her decision to represent China in international competition. Liu said she finds the backlash hypocritical, pointing out that Gu — who was born and raised in the U.S. but has a Chinese mother — has been criticized from multiple directions. “I think people are hypocritical for shaming her for representing China,” Liu said. “Her mom is an immigrant. Y’all would have told her to go back to China. Now that they’re back in China, you’re mad.” Gu sparked global debate when she chose to compete for China instead of the United States at the Olympics, a move that made her hugely popular in China while drawing criticism from some Americans.

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The human cost of Operation Epic Fury is becoming clearer as updated casualty reports reveal a significant rise in wounded U.S. personnel since the conflict began on February 28. While early Pentagon briefings reported lower numbers, new figures indicate that around 150 U.S. service members have been injured, with cases ranging from minor blast effects to severe combat trauma. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said roughly 140 of the injuries occurred during the first ten days of Iranian retaliatory strikes. Of those wounded, 108 have already returned to duty, while eight remain in critical condition receiving specialized medical care. Officials say some of the injuries include traumatic brain injuries (TBI) caused by repeated exposure to explosions, which can take time to diagnose and report. Many of the incidents were linked to drone and missile attacks targeting U.S. bases in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has acknowledged that additional casualties are possible as operations continue, even as the Pentagon reports major progress in degrading Iran’s missile launch capabilities. The rising injury toll has also sparked debate on Capitol Hill, with lawmakers calling for clearer public briefings on the long-term military, human, and economic costs of the conflict. #BreakingNews #USMilitary #IranWar #OperationEpicFury

Simmons’ comments come amid a growing clash after actor Ben Stiller criticised the White House after a political video used a clip from his 2008 comedy Tropic Thunder, saying he never gave permission for it to be used and didn’t want to be part of what he called a “propaganda machine.” The KISS rocker delivered a blunt message during a recent interview, saying actors, comedians and entertainers should “shut the f-ck up” about politics and stick to their craft instead of lecturing the public. “People in America work hard for their living,” Simmons said, arguing that many voters are tired of being told what to think by wealthy celebrities who live in mansions and drive luxury cars. He even singled out several other Hollywood figures while making his point, including Mark Ruffalo and Kylie Jenner, sarcastically asking why the public should care about their political opinions.