Did Nicole Sirotek get a 4 a.m. call from the husband of a pregnant woman dying of liver failure after she took a large dose of Tylenol to disprove President Donald Trump's declaration that acetaminophen causes autism? Here's what we know
By: Dean Miller
Sirotek, who Lead Stories has previously fact-checked for COVID misinformation, posted the anecdote on social media September 24, 2025, without including details. Sirotek had not responded to multiple requests for information to verify the story as of September 26, 2025. We do not know a place, date, hospital, patient name or doctor's name to corroborate what Sirotek wrote.
Sirotek has told the story on several social media accounts, including an X post September 24, 2025 (archived here) on the @nicoleSirotek account. The first thread in the series reads:
Got a frantic call at 4am from a husband who was given my phone number via someone who had it. His pregnant wife is now on a ventilator dying of liver failure trying to "prove" that Tylenol doesn't cause autism since this is trending in TikTok.
The thread continues:
He know has to make to make the tough decision to try and save an unborn baby that may not survive outside the womb at an approx gestation of 23-25wks. At the same time his wife won't survive through the week and will never get to meet her baby
He know has to make to make the tough decision to try and save an unborn baby that may not survive outside the womb at an approx gestation of 23-25wks. At the same time his wife won't survive through the week and will never get to meet her baby
This behavior is ridiculous. This woman hated Trump so much because of the HARVARD STUDY on Tylenol and Autism she ultimately killed herself by overdosing on Tylenol to try and "prove Trump wrong." Her baby may not even survive either
Lead Stories is one of several social media users to have asked Sirotek on several platforms to provide enough detail, or family contacts or hospital contacts, to permit independent verification.
Sirotek is a Nevada nurse active in spreading misinformation about public health measures. In 2023, Lead Stories fact checked an Instagram video in which Sirotek, a Nevada nurse, falsely claimed Remdesivir, an anti-viral drug used to treat COVID, was killing people.
Identifying ourselves as journalists working in response to a Community Note request on X, Lead Stories reached out September 25, 2025 to Sirotek through the contact address at her America's Frontline Nurses organization, of which she is the founder. A day later, she had not responded to that request.
Lead Stories also reached out directly via the contact information on her webpage, Nicolesirotek.com. A day later, she had not responded to our request.
In comments below the Instagram version of her anecdote, (archived here) Lead Stories posted a comment on September 26, explaining our efforts to reach her for comment and to gather more information. At the time of writing this fact check, she had not responded to that request, either. Other users on Instagram raised the same questions, asking her to specify and to report on the condition of the baby
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — MyPillow founder Mike Lindell defamed the election technology company Smartmatic with false statements that its voting machines helped rig the 2020 presidential election
By STEVE KARNOWSKI
MyPillow founder Mike Lindell defamed the election technology company Smartmatic with false statements that its voting machines helped rig the 2020 presidential election, a federal judge in Minnesota ruled Friday.
But U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Bryan deferred until future proceedings the question of whether Lindell — one of the country’s most prominent propagators of false claims that the 2020 election was a fraud — acted with the “actual malice” that Smartmatic still needs to prove to collect any damages.
The judge said there are “genuine fact disputes” as to whether Lindell’s statements were made “with knowledge that they were false or made with reckless disregard to their falsity.” He noted that the defense says Lindell has an “unwavering belief” that his statements were truthful.
The statements cited by the judge arose from Lindell’s criticism of the results of the 2020 election in California’s Los Angeles County, which Democratic candidate Joe Biden carried with 71% of the vote over President Donald Trump and helped Biden secure the state’s 55 electoral votes.
The county used Smartmatic’s computerized touchscreen ballot-marking devices and was the company’s only customer for the 2020 election. Lindell alleged the machines were rigged to change Trump votes to Biden votes.
The judge ruled there were 51 specific times when Lindell falsely claimed — in documentaries he produced and through various media and personal appearances — that Smartmatic interfered with the results.
“The Court concludes that, based on the record presented, no reasonable trier of fact could find that any of the statements at issue are true,” Bryan wrote.
Smartmatic attorney Erik Connolly said they will be seeking “nine-figure damages” from Lindell and MyPillow for “spreading lies” about the company.
“Smartmatic did not and could not have rigged the 2020 election,” Connolly said in a statement. “It was impossible, and everything that Mr. Lindell said about Smartmatic was false.”
Smartmatic has been on a winning streak, having reached settlements last year with two conservative news outlets, including Newsmax and One America News Network. The Florida-based company also still has an active case against Fox News.
Lindell also has made similar claims against Dominion Voting Systems. He lost a case involving the Denver-based company in June when a jury ruled that he defamed a former Dominion employee by accusing him of treason. The jury awarded $2.3 million in damages.
Lindell told The Associated Press shortly after the Smartmatic ruling was filed Friday that he hadn’t seen it, but that it was “the most bizarre thing I’ve ever heard.”
Lindell went on to call Smartmatic “one of the most corrupt companies in the world,” and he vowed to keep fighting until its voting machines are “melted down and turned into prison bars.” He said he’ll take his crusade to eliminate voting machines in favor of paper ballots all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court if he has to.
Lindell, known as the “MyPillow” guy for his bedding company, also said he recently reestablished residence in Minnesota as a step toward a likely run for governor against incumbent Democratic Gov. Tim Walz. While MyPillow is based in the Minneapolis suburbs, Lindell had been living until recently in Texas.
Lindell and MyPillow have faced a number of legal and financial setbacks in recent years, but he won a victory in July when a federal appeals court ruled he didn’t have to pay a $5 million arbitration award to a software engineer who disputed data that Lindell claimed proved China interfered in the 2020 election. The court said the arbitration panel overstepped its authority.
Trump Authorizes Troops to Protect Portland ICE Facilities from Antifa
Federal agents violently confront protesters gathered outside of the suburban Chicago ICE
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Nick Gilbertson 27 Sep 2025
President Donald Trump has authorized the use of troops to protect Portland, Oregon, and any Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities that are “under siege from attack by Antifa.”
Trump took to Truth Social on Saturday morning to announce the action, which comes at Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s request.
“At the request of Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, I am directing Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, to provide all necessary Troops to protect War ravaged Portland, and any of our ICE Facilities under siege from attack by Antifa, and other domestic terrorists,” Trump wrote.
He emphasized that he is “authorizing Full Force, if necessary.”
Trump designated Antifa a terrorist organization on Monday with an executive order on the heels of the assassination of Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk on September 10.
One inscription of an unfired shell casing of accused Kirk Assassin, Tyler Robinson, read, “O Bella ciao, bella ciao, bella ciao, ciao, ciao,” per Gov. Spencer Cox (R-UT), an apparent reference to the Italian song “Bella Ciao” idolized in Antifa circles. Another casing inscription read, “Hey Fascist! Catch!” per Cox.
During an executive order signing event on Thursday, Vice President JD Vance highlighted a violent anti-ICE riot in Portland over the Summer that led to the siege of an ICE building.
“I believe it was in Oregon where you had a federal building where there were men in black ski masks who were committing acts of violence, who were shutting down a government building,” Vance said.
“These are paid people. This is organized,” Vance added. “They’re committing acts of political terrorism on American soil, and it’s time we had a government that looked out for the American people rather than the people who are committing violence against the American people.”
Trump indicated the federal government would soon be stepping into Portland to restore order.
“These are crazy people, and they’re trying to burn down buildings, including federal buildings,” Trump said.
“But we’re going to get out there, and we’re going to do a pretty big number on those people in Portland that are doing that. They’re professional agitators and anarchists. They’re actually anarchists,” he went on to add.
The president’s baseless claim continued a yearslong effort to rewrite the history of the Capitol attack.
By Kyle Cheney and Irie Sentner
President Donald Trump on Saturday falsely accused the FBI of fomenting the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the Capitol — a sharp escalation of his attacks on the bureau and his effort to downplay the violence a mob of his supporters inflicted that day.
Trump on social media said the FBI had “secretly placed” 274 agents into the crowd of rioters who stormed the Capitol to disrupt the certification of Joe Biden’s victory in the 2020 election.
His comments stemmed from reports Friday in right-leaning media that appeared to conflate the FBI’s response to the Jan. 6 attack — the bureau has long acknowledged sending agents and support personnel to the Capitol after the breach to help restore order — with conspiracy theories that the bureau embedded undercover agents to ignite the attack in the first place.
In reality, the inspector general of the Justice Department revealed 10 months ago that “hundreds” of FBI agents went to the Capitol to assist at the request of the beleaguered Capitol Police. The bureau also had personnel responding to pipe bombs placed outside the national Republican and Democratic parties’ headquarters and to a vehicle full of explosives.
The inspector general did find that 26 FBI confidential sources — who are not employees of the bureau but have at times shared information — were among the crowd that day. But nearly all of them, the IG found, did not tell the bureau of their plans to attend, and none were instructed to violate any laws or participate in the riot.
The IG report also found “no evidence” that the agency had “undercover employees in the various protest crowds, or at the Capitol, on January 6.”
The president’s post appears to be an escalation that falsely accuses the agency of inciting the riot, based on a series of reports across conservative websites. On Thursday, Just The News said it obtained an “after action report” that was turned over to a recently launched House subcommittee to reinvestigate Jan. 6. Just The News claimed the report — of which the veracity has not been confirmed by POLITICO — revealed the FBI “had a total of 274 agents deployed to the Capitol in plainclothes and with guns after the violence started” but with no clear identification.
The Blaze, citing an unnamed congressional source, said the agency “acknowledged it had 274 plainclothes agents in the massive crowds on Jan. 6, 2021.” Both outlets reported that hundreds of officers were there in plainclothes, but that doesn’t appear to be supported by the document posted by Just The News.
Nevertheless, Trump leaned into the conspiracy theories, accusing the agents, with no evidence, of “probably” acting as “Agitators and Insurrectionists.”
“I want to know who each and every one of these so-called ‘Agents’ are, and what they were up to on that now ‘Historic’ Day,’” Trump said. “Many Great American Patriots were made to pay a very big price only for the love their Country.”
Two days after he helped engineer the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey, Trump used the inaccurate description of the bureau’s Jan. 6 response to suggest Comey’s successor — Christopher Wray — misled Congress.
“That’s two in a row, Comey and Wray, who got caught LYING, with our Great Country at stake,” Trump said.
Trump has repeatedly sought to reframe the attack on the Capitol as a day of peaceful protest. Thousands of his supporters ransacked the Capitol, injuring 140 police officers and sending Congress and then-Vice President Mike Pence fleeing for safety.
Trump pardoned and ordered the dismissal of criminal charges of nearly every participant in the attack, including many who bludgeoned and maced police officers.
Spokespeople at the FBI and the White House declined to comment.
President Donald Trump signed a memorandum Thursday directing a government-wide effort to counter domestic terrorism and political violence, building on his earlier order designating antifa a domestic terrorist organization.
The plan establishes a National Joint Terrorism Task Force and increases cooperation among the Departments of Justice, Homeland Security, and Treasury. “We’re looking at the funders of a lot of these groups,” Trump said during the signing. The memo cited assassination attempts against Trump and Justice Brett Kavanaugh, an attack on a Texas ICE facility, and riots in Los Angeles and Portland as examples of coordinated threats.
“This is the first time in American history that there is an all-government effort to dismantle left-wing terrorism,” deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller said. Attorney General Pam Bondi emphasized that any group engaging in political violence could be targeted.
FBI Director Kash Patel said investigators will “follow the money” to disrupt extremist networks. Trump suggested liberal donor George Soros may be linked, though he offered no evidence.
Experts note that antifa is not a formal organization but rather a loose movement of activists. Multiple government and academic studies have also found that right-wing extremists commit the majority of domestic terrorism incidents in the United States.
BREAKING: The Trump administration is now drawing up options to launch drone strikes INSIDE VENEZUELA against the cartels, per NBC.
The strikes could occur within weeks against cartel members, leadership and drug labs.
President Trump has NOT yet approved anything.
These cartels have targeted the lives of MILLIONS of Americans for years. We are being invaded and attacked. FAFO.
🇺🇸🇻🇪 U.S. EYES DRONE STRIKES ON VENEZUELA DRUG CARTELS
The Trump administration is cooking up plans to go after drug lords and labs inside Venezuela, taking things up a notch from blowing up boats in the Caribbean.
Trump has already claimed three “drug boat” kills this month… https://t.co/3A48Pp2wTg pic.twitter.com/Mzh6YwPDir
🇺🇸🇻🇪 U.S. EYES DRONE STRIKES ON VENEZUELA DRUG CARTELS
The Trump administration is cooking up plans to go after drug lords and labs inside Venezuela, taking things up a notch from blowing up boats in the Caribbean.
The Trump administration is cooking up plans to go after drug lords and labs inside Venezuela, taking things up a notch from blowing up boats in the Caribbean.
Trump has already claimed three “drug boat” kills this month with 17 dead, though proof of actual drugs has been about as clear as swamp water.
Maduro insists he’s not running a cartel, yet there’s a $50 million price tag on his head and U.S. warships and F-35s circling nearby.
Looks like Maduro is hinting at concessions, but Washington still treats his government like it’s on the world’s “illegitimate regimes” list.
Source: NBC News, NY Post
While nothing has been confirmed yet, the military strikes could take place within the next few weeks.
NBC News has more:
U.S. military officials are drawing up options to target drug traffickers inside Venezuela, and strikes within that country’s borders could potentially begin in a matter of weeks, four sources told NBC News.
Those sources are two U.S. officials familiar with the planning and two other sources familiar with the discussions. They spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the plans publicly.
Striking inside Venezuela would be another escalation in the Trump administration’s military campaign against alleged drug targets and its stance toward Venezuela’s government.
In recent weeks, the U.S. military struck at least three boats from Venezuela allegedly carrying narco-traffickers and drugs that could threaten Americans, President Donald Trump said on Truth Social. The administration has not provided evidence that drugs were on all of those boats. But an official in the Dominican Republic, alongside one from the U.S. Embassy there, did say at a press conference Sunday that drugs were found in the water after one strike.
Strikes inside Venezuela could happen in the next several weeks, but the president has not approved anything yet, the four people said. Two of them and an additional official familiar with the discussions said that the United States’ recent military escalation is in part a result of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro not doing enough, in the administration’s view, to stop the flow of illegal drugs out of his country.
The plans being discussed primarily focus on drone strikes against drug trafficking groups’ members and leadership, as well as targeting drug labs, the four sources said.
Asked for comment, the White House referred NBC News to this previous statement from the president: “We’ll see what happens. Venezuela is sending us their gang members, their drug dealers and drugs. It’s not acceptable.” The Pentagon declined to comment.
If this happens, it would be the first time the U.S. attacked drug cartels in their own country.
Before this, strikes have only taken place in international waters.
However, many advocates of peace through strength — including Matt Gaetz — agree it’s time to take out the dangerous drug trade, once and for all!
I was one of the most vocal doves in congress.
And I’m totally FOR this. It’s a clear mission with a direct benefit to America. https://t.co/GfPwKeN9KU
— Matt Gaetz (@mattgaetz) September 26, 2025
What do you think?
Would you support our military striking narco-terrorists in their own land?
REVEALED: “PERSON 1” in James Comey’s Indictment is Hillary Clinton
by Cristina Laila Sep. 26, 2025
On Thursday evening, former FBI Director James Comey was indicted on two counts by a grand jury in the Eastern District of Virginia – false statements and obstruction.
Details about Comey’s criminal indictment are still not immediately clear; however, we know that the former FBI Director was charged with lying to Congress during a hearing on September 30, 2020.
“On or about September 30, 2020, in the Eastern District of Virginia, the defendant, JAMES B. COMEY JR., did willfully and knowingly make a materially false, fictitious, and fraudulent statement in a matter within the jurisdiction of the legislative branch of the Government of the United States, by falsely stating to a U.S. Senator during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing that he, JAMES B. COMEY JR., had not “authorized someone else at the FBI to be an anonymous source in news reports” regarding an FBI investigation concerning PERSON 1,” the indictment read.
“That statement was false, because, as JAMES B. COMEY JR. then and there knew, he in fact had authorized PERSON 3 to serve as an anonymous source in news reports regarding an FBI investigation concerning PERSON 1,” the indictment read.
According to ABC News, “PERSON 1” mentioned in James Comey’s indictment is Hillary Clinton and “PERSON 3” is Comey’s secret media mole Daniel Richman.
“Sources tell ABC News that “PERSON 1” is Clinton and “PERSON 3″ is Richman,” ABC reporter Mike Levine said.
Newly declassified memos reveal James Comey’s secret media mole, Daniel Richman, leaked classified information to The New York Times’s Michael Schmidt to help push for a special counsel in May 2017.
In newly declassified memos, it was revealed that Comey shared classified information with Daniel Richman.
ABC News is reporting that Daniel Richman was Comey’s personal lawyer, however, Comey didn’t disclose this information until way later.
Not once did Comey ever disclose Daniel Richman was one of his personal lawyers or an unpaid employee of the FBI until right before his testimony.
The Justice Department is still offering few details about their case against former FBI director James Comey, but @abc News has learned that Count 1 of the indictment, charging Comey with making false statements, focuses on his alleged role in having his close friend and former…
— Mike Levine (@MLevineReports) September 26, 2025
Pregnant Liberal Woman Suffers Fatal Tylenol Overdose After Trying to “Prove Trump Wrong” — Now Allegedly on Ventilator Fighting for Her Life: REPORT
Nicole Sirotek, founder of American Frontline Nurses, shared the tragic story of a pregnant woman who allegedly overdosed on Tylenol in an attempt to “prove Trump wrong”
by Jim Hᴏft Sep. 25, 2025 7:45 am
Nicole Sirotek, founder of American Frontline Nurses, claimed that she received a frantic 4 a.m. call from a distraught husband whose pregnant wife is now on a ventilator after overdosing on Tylenol.
According to Sirotek, the woman, who was between 23 and 25 weeks pregnant, attempted to ingest massive amounts of Tylenol in an effort to “prove Donald Trump wrong” after his recent remarks linking acetaminophen use during pregnancy to autism.
As The Gateway Pundit reported, President Trump on Monday announced that the use of acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, can increase the risk of autism when used by pregnant women.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Tylenol is tied to autism, ADHD, and liver toxicity in children.
“Today, the FDA will issue a physician’s notice about the risk of acetaminophen during pregnancy and begin the process to initiate a safety label change,” Secretary Kennedy said. “There is a potential association between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes, including later diagnosis for ADHD and autism.”
Following the historic announcement, pregnant leftists took to TikTok to mock Trump and RFK Jr.’s warning about the drug. As one will see, X users collected several videos of these snarky libs popping Tylenol pills while acting like they’re performing some act of defiance.
Talk about the height of arrogance with little regard for the little human being inside of them.
In a post on X, Sirotek wrote:
“Got a frantic call at 4am from a husband who was given my phone number via someone who had it. His pregnant wife is now on a ventilator dying of liver failure trying to “prove” that Tylenol doesn’t cause autism since this is trending in TikTok.
He know has to make to make the tough decision to try and save an unborn baby that may not survive outside the womb at an approx gestation of 23-25wks. At the same time his wife won’t survive through the week and will never get to meet her baby
This behavior is ridiculous. This woman hated Trump so much because of the HARVARD STUDY on Tylenol and Autism she ultimately killed herself by overdosing on Tylenol to try and “prove Trump wrong.”
Her baby may not even survive either Her husband now may lose his entire family because of the craziness of liberal women chasing TikTok clout with TDS.””
He know has to make to make the tough decision to try and save an unborn baby that may not survive outside the womb at an approx gestation of 23-25wks. At the same time his wife won’t survive through the week and will never get to meet her baby
— Nicole Sirotek (@NicoleSirotek) September 24, 2025
In a follow-up video, Sirotek shared chilling details:
Sirotek:
“It’s going to be 6:00 AM, finally. For those of you who don’t follow me on Twitter, I recommend that you do. I got a very frantic call at 4:00 in the morning from a husband whose wife is now dying of liver failure on a ventilator in an ICU because she was trying to prove that Tylenol doesn’t cause autism—because of what Trump said. Mind you, that’s a Harvard study.
Now, whether or not you believe the Harvard study is not the issue here. The issue is that she’s somewhere between 23 to 25 weeks, and she overdosed on Tylenol. She’s going to die. She’s not going to come off that ventilator.
The guy got my phone number from somebody. Somebody gave it to him. I mean, guys, it’s early in the morning. I’m still in Hello Kitty sweatpants at the gym trying to work out. She’s going to die.
Let me tell you something about Tylenol overdosing and death: if you aren’t administered the antidote, it is a very slow and painful death. Tylenol—as well as Benadryl and Aspirin—are the three most common OTCs that people will typically try to unalive themselves with, so don’t get censored.
But now people are just taking massive amounts of Tylenol to prove Trump wrong. I mean, weren’t these the same people who put Harvard and Fauci and the pillars of science on a pedestal? And now they refuse to believe it.
I don’t believe it’s going to do it either, but I’m also not going to go overdose on Tylenol. And it’s just so sad because he has to make the choice of them going and trying to emergency deliver this baby—and the baby may not survive.
The baby is going to spend a long time in the NICU. Hopefully, the baby will survive. Remember, guys, premies have complications even if they do survive. I didn’t ask him if he had more children. Let’s say this woman did. They have more children, but now they’ve lost their mother.
The baby’s not going to grow up with the mom. He’s lost his whole life if this baby dies too—all because of TikTok challenges. Everybody wants… well, not everybody, but maybe these crazy liberal women. They literally hate Trump so bad that she killed herself and her baby, potentially.
I’m just like—I don’t even have words for this because it’s such a waste of life.
It’s such a waste of life. This was a preventable situation. This situation didn’t even have to exist. It wasn’t like she woke up and was in a car accident, or something fell off a building and killed her. She willfully did this herself.
I don’t know. What are you guys saying? I’ve got to stay off TikTok because that’s all the nonsense I keep seeing right now. I’m going to try and hopefully finish my workout in my Hello Kitty sweatpants now that I’m done helping. Well, I mean, probably not done helping this guy—he keeps calling.
But I don’t know. Pray for these people, folks. Pray for them. They need help.”
WATCH:
Pregnant liberal took so much Tylenol after hearing Donald Trump say it causes autism she’s now in the ICU and is going to die
Executive Director of American Frontline Nurses got a “very frantic call at 4am from a husband whose wife is now dying of liver failure on a… pic.twitter.com/TtQqdF2bo1
🚨 Pregnant liberal took so much Tylenol after hearing Donald Trump say it causes autism she’s now in the ICU and is going to die
Executive Director of American Frontline Nurses got a “very frantic call at 4am from a husband whose wife is now dying of liver failure on a… pic.twitter.com/TtQqdF2bo1
— Wall Street Apes (@WallStreetApes) September 25, 2025
The Gateway Pundit cannot independently verify Sirotek’s claims.
Skeptics online pressed Sirotek to verify the story, asking why mainstream media has ignored it.
“I would love to talk to the news about this situation and what is going on in hospitals. Remember I was the one who told everyone about what was going on in the hospitals in 2020. I was also the one who warned everyone about remdesivir and the Covid shot killing kids before the doctors finally caught on.
I would love to go on @JOErogan and let him know considering he’s had every doctor in but won’t get back to me. Or how about @jordan.b.peterson who has also spoke with the doctors but not the nurses? I had a scheduled phone call with him when he was on a book tour in Brussels which he missed.
Or how about @tuckercarlson and his @tuckercarlsonnetwor k? I’ve reached out to him and his network as well. Once again, he has spoken to the doctors but not the nurses. ’m down to talk to anyone that will listen, they just don’t want to listen to me because I’m “just a nurse”
Sirotek also responded to another comment that medical privacy laws prevent her from releasing identifying details without the husband’s consent.
According to the FDA and medical authorities, Tylenol (the brand name for acetaminophen) can cause overdose, which can lead to serious — even life-threatening — harm.
Aside from the fact that it can cause autism and ADHD, the FDA stated on its website:
Taking too much acetaminophen, also known as an acetaminophen overdose, is unsafe and can lead to liver failure and death. FDA has previously communicated to the public about how too much acetaminophen can lead to severe liver damage.
That is why the agency has taken steps to reduce the risk of overdose by limiting the amount of acetaminophen allowed in prescription drugs, requiring label changes for over-the-counter drugs containing acetaminophen, and requiring manufacturers to take certain actions for prescription drugs containing acetaminophen.
Joe Rogan Stunned by Liberal Pregnant Women Downing Tylenol to Own Trump: ‘This Science Came From Harvard’ (VIDEO)
Sep. 28, 2025
by Mike LaChance
Screencap of Twitter/X video
People have often joked that if Trump said breathing air is good for you, liberals would start dying of suffocation. Now we know there is some real truth behind that.
As the Gateway Pundit has reported, once the Trump administration cautioned pregnant women from taking Tylenol, pregnant liberal women started going on the internet and downing Tylenol, even filming it, in some cases with disastrous results.
On a recent episode of his podcast, Joe Rogan commented on this, noting that this science has been backed up by Harvard.
The Daily Caller reports:
Podcast host Joe Rogan on “The Joe Rogan Experience” Friday called out pregnant women who have been filming themselves consuming Tylenol in objection to President Donald Trump’s administration’s recommendation not to do so.
TikTok users ingested large amounts of Tylenol to mock Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after announcing the findings of an association between the use of acetaminophen by pregnant women and autism diagnoses in children. Rogan noted on his podcast that the Trump administration cited a Harvard study to support its findings.
“I’ve been fascinated by these videos of pregnant women taking Tylenol to show Trump that they don’t believe in what RFK Jr. is saying, that it’s somehow or another anti-science — when this science came from Harvard,” Rogan said. “That’s where the study came from. He’s not making things up. And these people are like on TikTok — they’re pregnant women taking Tylenol.”
Watch the video:
NEW: Joe Rogan *BLASTS* "pregnant women taking Tylenol" to own Trump Admin
"This science came from Harvard. That's where the study came from. [RFK Jr. is] not making things up."@DailyCaller pic.twitter.com/mb8MKgpwgH
🚨NEW: Joe Rogan *BLASTS* "pregnant women taking Tylenol" to own Trump Admin🚨
It really doesn’t seem to matter to these people what Trump says, they’re just automatically against it. If he said the sky is blue, CNN would run a fact check on it.
President Donald Trump announced Monday that his administration is strongly recommending that women limit Tylenol use during pregnancy unless medically necessary. “I want to say it like it is, don’t take Tylenol,” he said, encouraging women to “just fight like hell not to take it.” But his comments came under intense criticism from medical experts and researchers — because there’s no proof tying the painkiller to autism. He also made a number of dubious claims about autism, vaccines and treatments.
By LAURAN NEERGAARD
Here’s a look at the facts.
Are autism rates increasing?
TRUMP: “Since 2000, autism rates have surged by much more than 400%.” He said the rate used to be 1 in 20,000, then 1 in 10,000 and now is 1 in 31, saying “there’s something artificial” to explain it.
THE FACTS: It’s true that autism rates have ballooned but Trump’s numbers are off. The 1 in 10,000 figure dates back to the 1990s. In 2000, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention put the rate at 1 in 150. In 2018, it was 1 in 44. The latest count, based on 2022 data, is 1 in 31.
Scientists say the explanation is that decades ago diagnosis was rare, given only to kids with severe problems. Diagnosis of “autism spectrum disorder” began jumping as scientists learned the developmental disorder encompasses a wide range of traits and symptoms. And as educational and other services grew, more parents began seeking diagnoses to help their kids.
Does maternal Tylenol use increase the baby’s chances of autism?
TRUMP: “Tylenol during pregnancy can be associated with a very increased risk of autism.”
THE FACTS: Studies don’t prove that. Even Trump’s Food and Drug Administration didn’t go nearly that far in a letter to doctors this week that instead they “should consider minimizing” acetaminophen’s use in pregnancy.
It’s clear that genetics are the biggest risk factor. Other risks include the age of a child’s father, preterm birth and whether the mother had health problems during pregnancy such as fevers, infections or diabetes.
Some studies have raised the possibility of a link between autism risk and using acetaminophen during pregnancy — but more haven’t found a connection.
These are observational studies that compare health records about prenatal acetaminophen and autism traits in children. The big problem: Those kinds of studies can’t tell if the painkiller really made any difference – or if instead it was the fever or other health problem that prompted the need for the pill.
The Coalition of Autism Scientists notes that use of acetaminophen – or paracetamol as it’s known outside the U.S. — during pregnancy hasn’t increased in recent decades like autism rates have.
The risks of not treating a fever
TRUMP: “There’s no downside in not taking it,” he said in urging women to not take Tylenol during pregnancy.
THE FACTS: There are huge downsides to avoiding Tylenol when a pregnant woman really needs it, according to the nation’s leading pregnancy doctors. Untreated fevers, for example, can increase the risk of birth defects, premature birth and miscarriages, according to the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine.
Both the society and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists say the painkiller is a safe and needed option during pregnancy. The over-the-counter drug’s label already tells pregnant women to consult their doctor about its use.
“The conditions people use acetaminophen to treat during pregnancy are far more dangerous than any theoretical risks,” ACOG said.
Autism has been gaining in visibility in Cuba
TRUMP: ““I hear Cuba doesn’t have it because it’s very expensive and they don’t have the money to have it, or they don’t want to spend the money to have it. They don’t have Tylenol. And I hear they have essentially no autism.”
THE FACTS: In Cuba, as in many regions around the world, autism has begun to gain visibility in recent years. Awareness campaigns have been launched on state television to promote the inclusion of autistic people. And according to Ministry of Education psychologist Lisbet Rizo Suárez, Cuba has nine educational institutions to serve autistic children.
As for paracetamol, as Tylenol is known outside of the U.S., it is widely used in Cuba and doctors prescribe it without restrictions.
Autism is found in Amish communities
TRUMP, saying certain groups that don’t take vaccines or pills have no autism, “the Amish, is an example. They have essentially no autism.”
THE FACTS: This is false. While there is limited scientific data around autism in the Amish community, studies have found that there are cases. A 2010 paper from the International Society for Autism Research found autism was less prevalent in Amish communities than the U.S. overall, but it called for further study to determine how “cultural norms and customs” played a role in the numbers.
Braxton Mitchell, an epidemiologist at the University of Maryland School of Medicine who has worked with the Amish community for 30 years, said his group has confirmed there is autism in the community. He said Tylenol is used by many Amish and some choose to vaccinate their children, others do not.
But he said it is a challenge to gather reliable data on the subject because autism and other related conditions require clinical assessments and expert diagnosis, which Amish families may not seek out.
Trump overstates childhood vaccinations
TRUMP: “You have a little child, a little fragile child, and you get a vat of 80 different vaccines, I guess, 80 different blends.”
THE FACTS: The current childhood vaccination schedule recommends routine protection against 18 diseases. They’re not all given to “a little child” but at different ages.
How many shots that adds up to between birth and age 18 can vary. The number is closer to three dozen if you don’t count once-a-year flu shots or an annual COVID-19 vaccine.
Vaccines have been proven to protect children from once common deadly diseases. There is no evidence that the schedule is harmful.
As for autism, scientists and leading advocacy groups for people with autism agree there’s no vaccine link to the disorder.
“Studies have repeatedly found no credible link between life-saving childhood vaccines and autism. This research, in many countries, involving thousands of individuals, has spanned multiple decades. Any effort to misrepresent sound, strong science poses a threat to the health of children,” said Dr. Susan Kressly of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Why infants should get a hepatitis B vaccine
TRUMP: “Hepatitis B is sexually transmitted. There’s no reason to give a baby that’s almost just born Hepatitis B. So I would say wait till the baby is 12 years old and formed.”
THE FACTS: Hepatitis B can cause serious liver damage and it’s true that in adults, the virus is spread through sex or sharing needles during injection-drug use.
But for babies, it’s a different story. If a pregnant woman carries the virus, she can pass it to her baby during delivery. While mothers-to-be are supposed to be tested, not all are. The virus also can live on surfaces for more than seven days at room temperature, meaning unvaccinated infants living with anyone with a chronic infection can be at risk.
Since 2005, U.S. health officials have recommended giving the first dose of a hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours of birth for most infants. As a result, infant infections have dropped sharply.
The issue with up MMR vaccines
TRUMP: The MMR, I think, should be taken separately. This is based on what I feel, the, mumps, measles and and the three should be taken separately. And it seems to be that when you mix them, there could be a problem. So there’s no downside in taking them separately. In fact, they think it’s better.”
THE FACTS: Trump is referring to the vaccine that combines protection against measles, mumps and rubella. And his suggestion of separating that one combination shot into three isn’t possible. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, there are no single-antigen versions – no measles-only, mumps-only, rubella-only shots – available.
Early concern about a possible link between vaccines and autism arose from falsified information about the MMR vaccine in a 1998 paper that was later retracted by the medical journal that published it.
Would it be safer for parents to break up vaccines for infants?
TRUMP: On spacing out vaccines for infants, “Break up your visits to the doctors. Break them up.”
THE FACTS: That message infuriates pediatricians.
“Spacing out or delaying vaccines means children will not have immunity against these diseases at times when they are most at risk,” said Kressly, the president of the AAP.
It’s also hard for parents to make repeat visits for vaccinations outside of the normal well-baby schedule.
Trump touts an unproven treatment for autism
TRUMP, discussing a possible new treatment: “And the baby can get better, and in some cases may be substantially better.”
THE FACTS: That’s not proven, at least not yet. Trump was referring to a folic acid metabolite called leucovorin – and it’s far from clear if it’s really an effective treatment and if so, for which people.
Low levels of folate, a form of vitamin B, are linked to certain birth defects so women already are told to take folic acid before conception and during pregnancy.
A small percentage of people with autism also appear to have low levels of folate in their brains, possibly because of antibodies that block it. The Autism Science Foundation cautions that their non-autistic relatives also often have those antibodies, suggesting that’s not a cause of autism.
But the theory is that giving folate to that subset of autistic people might improve certain symptoms. Only a few very small clinical trials have been done with the drug. So the foundation and other autism experts say large, rigorous studies are needed before it can be recommended as a treatment.
Maher: Dems Don’t Stand for Anything Other than Opposing Trump
Sep. 27, 2025
During the online “Overtime” segment of Friday’s broadcast of HBO’s “Real Time,” host Bill Maher discussed polling numbers about who voters prefer on different issues and stated that while some of the issues Democrats have are due to people being misinformed, Democrats also don’t have anything they stand for other than opposing President Donald Trump.
Maher said, “Trump’s numbers are down. They’re down with Latinos. They’re down with blacks. They’re down 15 points with whites. … And yet, in the other poll, on issues, Trump’s still winning. So, this is your big opportunity, Democrats. He’s down in the numbers, and you still can’t score.”
He added, “Now, some of this is just because people are f*cking stupid.” And cited Democrats only having a 2-point polling edge on respect for democracy as an example of this.
After Maher read more from the polling data, CNN host Michael Smerconish said, “The only thing the Democratic Party stands for today is opposition to Donald Trump.” And Maher responded, “Yeah.”
Smerconish added that former Vice President Kamala Harris’ recent book has no plan for Democrats in the future, which is “indicative of the party at large.” Which Maher also agreed with.
Hanoi’s first trial of AI-powered traffic cameras has exposed the scale of traffic violations in the city, recording over 1,400 instances of red-light running in just half a day.
The pilot system, launched on September 24 along Pham Van Bach Street, uses artificial intelligence to detect violations in real-time and send case files directly to a central command center. Unlike traditional cameras that simply record footage for later review, these AI units analyze behavior on the spot, identify offenders, and forward evidence to Hanoi police for fines and penalties.
Between midnight and noon on the first day of testing, the two cameras detected 1,339 motorbikes and 113 cars running red lights. In addition, 343 riders were caught without helmets, and three motorists were recorded driving against traffic.
The results alarmed traffic authorities, who said the high number of violations highlights a persistent lack of road safety awareness in the capital. A police spokesperson noted that the data reflects a worrying disregard for traffic laws that must be addressed.
AI cameras have also been tested on the Noi Bai–Lao Cai Expressway, capturing thousands of drivers not wearing seatbelts. Authorities see these early trials as evidence that AI technology could revolutionize traffic enforcement across Vietnam.
Plans are underway to install thousands of AI cameras in Hanoi and other provinces, shifting traffic management from manual police patrols to automated detection and fines.
Penalties for traffic violations are substantial. Car drivers caught running red lights face fines of VND18–20 million (US$720–800) and four demerit points on their license, rising to VND22 million and 10 points if the violation results in an accident. Motorcyclists face fines of VND4–6 million ($160–240).
Vietnam has risen to 5th place globally as one of the best destinations for expats, with employment being the top reason people relocate to the country—especially in the education sector.
According to InterNations’ Expat Insider 2025 survey, 22% of expatriates reported that they moved to Vietnam after securing or applying for a job locally, making it the most cited reason for relocation. Adventure and personal challenge ranked second at 13%, while international recruitment and being sent by an employer accounted for 7% each.
Once settled, education dominates as the primary employment sector for expats, representing 42% of those working abroad in Vietnam. This far surpasses other industries such as transportation and logistics, coaching and consulting, and media, which each account for around 10%.
Vietnam’s appeal to expats goes beyond work opportunities. The country ranks first globally for personal finances for the fifth consecutive year, with nearly nine out of ten respondents satisfied with the cost of living. Additionally, 87% say their disposable income is sufficient or more than sufficient to live comfortably. These financial advantages make Vietnam particularly attractive for mid-career teachers, language instructors, and school administrators who can secure employment quickly while maximizing their earnings.
The country also ranks 11th on the Working Abroad Index, reflecting solid scores across career prospects, salary and job security, work-life balance, and work satisfaction. While not at the very top, these results indicate a supportive environment for professionals, especially in education and training roles.
The Expat Insider survey, conducted by InterNations through February 2025, gathered responses from 10,085 expats across 172 nationalities living worldwide. It included a wide range of expats, from corporate assignees and retirees to self-made expats and those relocating for personal reasons.
Vietnam ranks just behind Panama, Colombia, Mexico, and Thailand in the global top five. Completing the top ten are China, the UAE, Indonesia, Spain, and Malaysia.
At 100 years old, Dr. Teru Kasamatsu of Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, still sees outpatients at her family-run Kasamatsu Hospital three days a week, proving that age is no barrier to dedication. The hospital, located in Kainan City, has been a central part of Kasamatsu’s life for nearly 80 years since its founding in 1909.
Born in 1925 in what is now Kinokawa City, Kasamatsu attributes her remarkable longevity to a vegetable-rich diet and keeping her mind active. “Eat lots of vegetables, like spinach, broccoli, cabbage, and okra. They help regulate blood sugar and are very good for you,” she told Yomiuri Shimbun. She also emphasizes moderating salt, eating vegetables first, staying mentally engaged, and not worrying over things beyond her control. “Things have worked out so far even without overthinking. I’ll just take it easy,” she added, as reported by Wakayama Shimpo.
Kasamatsu decided to become a doctor in high school, encouraged by her father, who wanted her to be self-reliant after witnessing many women lose their husbands during the war. She graduated in 1948 and married surgeon Shigeru Kasamatsu at age 24. When Shigeru took over the hospital from his father, Teru began working alongside him, balancing hospital duties with raising three children.
She recalls days seeing up to 120 patients and assisting in emergency surgeries, often sleepless. She managed everything—from examinations and prescriptions to bookkeeping—and even obtained a cooking license in her 30s to help when the hospital needed a cook.
Today, the hospital is run by her son, Dr. Satoshi Kasamatsu, 68, who praises his mother’s ability to “create an atmosphere where it’s easy to talk,” helping patients open up. Despite her busy life and a period of hospitalization for cancer, Teru Kasamatsu has maintained an energetic lifestyle.
She began learning piano at 70 with her husband and continues to play daily. Since her husband’s passing, she has lived alone in a house adjacent to the hospital, moving around without a cane. Her daily routine includes one to two hours of number puzzles to help prevent dementia and reading medical literature to stay up to date. She has no intention of retiring, according to Wakayama Shimpo.
Kasamatsu’s longevity coincides with a broader trend in Japan, where the number of centenarians reached 99,763 in September, marking 55 consecutive years of increase, according to the Ministry of Health. Women make up 88% of the centenarian population, with the oldest being Shigeko Kagawa, 114, from near Nara City. The oldest man is Kiyotaka Mizuno, 111, from Iwata. Of the approximately 340,000 practicing physicians nationwide as of the end of 2022, 86 are aged 98 or older.
Nguyen Manh Duong, a 22-year-old student from Hanoi, has made an extraordinary transition from specializing in chemistry to excelling in artificial intelligence, earning seven international scientific publications and securing a fully funded PhD scholarship in computer science in the United States.
Duong recently completed his undergraduate studies in data science and artificial intelligence at Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST) with a remarkable cumulative GPA of 3.94/4, graduating with the highest honors. At HUST, only 7–8% of students graduate with distinction each year (GPA ≥ 3.6/4), and achieving above 3.9, as Duong did, is exceptionally rare.
Even before officially receiving his bachelor's diploma, he was admitted to the PhD program in computer science at the University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign in March, accompanied by a full scholarship valued at approximately US$370,000 over five years. According to U.S. News & World Report, the university ranks 33rd nationally overall and 5th for computer science.
Duong’s journey began in high school at Hanoi National University of Education High School for the Gifted, where he focused on chemistry. Initially, he had no plans to study abroad or pursue research, but he described his shift to AI as "destiny." Entering HUST in 2021, a period when artificial intelligence was still emerging in Vietnam, he recognized both the promise and purpose of the field and decided to pivot his academic focus.
He gained admission to HUST through his high school performance, interview, and a second prize in the national science and engineering competition in chemistry. Surrounded by classmates with stronger backgrounds in mathematics and computer science, Duong initially felt out of his depth, but this motivated him to master AI comprehensively.
“I never studied just for grades. I always sought to truly understand,” he said. Duong pursued knowledge relentlessly, asking questions and seeking answers independently. This methodical approach helped him excel in challenging courses such as calculus and statistics, earning mostly A and A+ grades and maintaining a GPA above 3.8 from his first year.
Outside the classroom, Duong was an active participant in extracurricular activities. He served as deputy head of HUST’s events and programs club and competed in the “Mr. & Miss HUST” contest during his second year, finishing as runner-up. He also interned as an AI engineer, but found the role creatively limiting and unsuited to his ambitions.
“Even with top grades, I felt uncertain. Working for a company was restrictive, but I doubted whether I was capable enough for research,” he recalled.
In his third year, Duong sought research opportunities at HUST’s AIoT Lab. Although applications had closed, he emailed Associate Professor Nguyen Phi Le, then the lab’s head and now director of the AI4LIFE Research Institute. After an in-person interview, he was accepted. The transition from coursework to research proved challenging, requiring constant reading and adaptation, as AI is an ever-evolving field.
Under Dr. Le’s guidance and with support from senior lab members, Duong gradually acclimated. “She taught me patiently—from how to read papers to knowledge that would have taken years to acquire independently,” he said. At the lab, he collaborated with professors and experts who helped refine his research focus.
Focusing on federated learning and medical AI, Duong became lead or co-author on seven publications in prominent international venues, including the prestigious International Conference on Computer Vision. By the end of his third year, he began contemplating graduate study abroad.
To strengthen his academic profile, he initially intended to apply for programs after graduation but instead submitted a single application this year to the University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign. His choice was based on two factors: the university’s top-five ranking in computer science and the lab’s focus on medical AI. Duong had previously met several Illinois professors during a joint HUST–VinUni project.
He spent approximately three weeks preparing his application, including transcripts, research portfolio, recommendation letters, and a personal statement detailing his motivations and goals. Three mentors from Vietnam and the U.S. provided recommendations. “When I received the acceptance letter, I was overwhelmed. I had not been confident, as I started research later than many others,” he admitted.
Dr. Le described Duong as one of three AIoT Lab students this year to secure a fully funded U.S. PhD in computer science before graduation. “He is an all-rounded student with logical thinking, research capability, and strong soft skills,” she said.
Duong flew to the U.S. last month, about a month before receiving his bachelor’s degree. For now, he continues collaborating with the AIoT Lab while expanding his socio-economic knowledge to gain broader perspectives for his studies abroad. “I hope to continue publishing collaborative research with HUST labs while pursuing my PhD in the U.S.,” he said.
Vietnam is urgently mobilizing to brace for Typhoon Bualoi, which is forecast to strike the north-central coastline on Monday, coinciding with high tide and posing a severe threat to coastal defenses with waves expected to reach 5–7 meters.
During a national emergency meeting on Saturday, meteorologists reported that at noon, the storm was centered about 300 kilometers from the Paracel Islands, carrying sustained winds of 103–133 kph. Bualoi is moving west-northwest at a rapid pace of 35 kph and is projected to reach waters off Quang Tri–Quang Ngai by Sunday morning, approximately 120 kilometers from Hue.
Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Nguyen Hoang Hiep emphasized the storm’s unusual danger, noting the combination of high speed, intensifying winds, strong southwest monsoon gusts, and moisture drawn from the Bay of Bengal.
“When the storm is still 200 kilometers offshore, it can produce winds up to 166 kph. Upon landfall, winds are expected to reach 133 kph, with coastal gusts peaking at 149 kph. Its destructive effects will extend beyond central Vietnam, affecting both northern and southern regions,” Hiep said.
He highlighted the added risk of the typhoon arriving during high tide between 4 a.m. and 8 a.m. on Monday. With a tidal range of 4 meters and a storm surge of 2 meters, sea levels in Thanh Hoa and Nghe An could climb higher, generating waves up to 5–7 meters, threatening dikes, aquaculture farms, and coastal communities.
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha compared Bualoi to Typhoon Kajiki, which struck Thanh Hoa–Ha Tinh in late August, but stressed that this storm is significantly more dangerous. “Bualoi is moving extremely fast at 35–40 kph, gaining strength over the sea after crossing the Philippines. Landfall in Vietnam is almost certain,” he said, urging local authorities to accelerate preparations.
The National Steering Committee ordered all vessels to return to shore before noon on Saturday, prohibiting fishing activity after 5 p.m. Evacuations in high-risk areas are required to be completed by 5 p.m. Sunday. Hiep warned, “Do not wait until the evening. Once strong winds begin at 7 p.m. tomorrow, it will be too late.”
The Border Guard Command reported that nearly 68,000 vessels carrying 286,000 crew members have already been guided to safe harbors. Only 143 boats remain near the Paracels, but they have been warned and are leaving.
The Ministry of National Defense has deployed Military Regions 3, 4, and 5, along with the navy, air force, coast guard, and engineering units. Over 240,000 troops and 4,000 vehicles are on standby in the predicted impact zone to assist with evacuations, reinforce dikes, harvest crops, and conduct rescue operations by land, sea, and air.
Authorities cautioned that flood defenses from Thanh Hoa to Quang Tri are under high stress. Vulnerable sections in Nghe An, Ha Tinh, and Quang Tri have been ordered to be reinforced immediately, with emergency dike-protection measures ready in case the storm peaks during high tide.
Reservoirs in Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, and Ha Tinh are being managed under inter-reservoir operation rules to prevent downstream flooding. However, some dams are already full, raising safety concerns. The Ministry of Industry and Trade is closely supervising hydropower operators to ensure water is released safely.
Telecommunications providers have pledged to maintain service, with backup systems ready in case of network failures. In Ha Tinh, expected to face a direct hit, officials plan to prevent power and communications disruptions similar to those caused by Typhoon Kajiki and are prepared to suspend classes if necessary.
Bualoi is the 10th storm in the South China Sea this year, following nine previous storms and four tropical depressions. While the most recent, Super Typhoon Ragasa, weakened into a tropical depression before reaching Vietnam and caused no damage, authorities stress that Bualoi is different: it is fast-moving, intensifying, and set to strike at peak strength, posing a significant threat to life, property, and infrastructure.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) announced on Saturday that several airports in central Vietnam—including Dong Hoi, Tho Xuan, Phu Bai, and Da Nang—will temporarily suspend arrivals on September 28–29 as Typhoon Bualoi approaches.
Specifically, flights to Dong Hoi Airport in Quang Tri Province will be halted from 1 a.m. to 10 p.m. on September 28. Tho Xuan Airport in Thanh Hoa will stop arrivals from 10 p.m. on September 28 until 7 a.m. on September 29. Phu Bai Airport in Hue is scheduled to suspend flights from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on September 28, while Da Nang Airport will halt arrivals from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. on the same day.
These four airports are expected to fall directly within Bualoi’s impact zone. Phu Bai and Da Nang, in particular, are likely to experience early gale-force winds due to the typhoon’s circulation.
In addition, the northern airports of Noi Bai (Hanoi), Van Don (Quang Ninh), and Cat Bi (Hai Phong), along with Chu Lai Airport in southern Quang Nam near Da Nang, have been advised to monitor the storm closely and implement preventive measures as necessary.
To safeguard flight operations and ensure the safety of passengers and airport personnel, the CAAV has instructed continuous staffing and strict enforcement of storm-response protocols at all civil aviation facilities.
According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, as of Saturday afternoon, Typhoon Bualoi was approximately 170 kilometers from the Hoang Sa (Paracel) Islands. The storm is projected to reach waters off Quang Tri and Hue by Sunday afternoon before continuing toward Nghe An and northern Quang Tri, carrying sustained winds of 103–133 kph.
Bualoi initially struck the central Philippines on Friday at a speed of 35–40 kph—about twice the average forward speed of typical storms in the region—resulting in at least 11 fatalities.
Typhoon Bualoi is currently moving across the East Sea at nearly double the speed typical of storms in the region, creating a rare and potentially dangerous scenario for Vietnam. Experts attribute this unusual rapidity to a combination of atmospheric and oceanic conditions that could amplify the storm’s impact.
After striking the central Philippines on Friday at speeds of 35–40 kph—almost twice the usual 15–20 kph—Bualoi entered the East Sea, internationally known as the South China Sea, three hours earlier than anticipated. It is now advancing west-northwest toward Vietnam at 30–35 kph. Historically, only a few typhoons, such as Dot in 1985, Linda in 1997, and Doksuri in 2017, have traveled this fast.
According to Truong Ba Kien, Deputy Director at Vietnam’s Center for Meteorological and Climate Research, the storm is propelled by an exceptionally strong subtropical high, which functions like a conveyor belt, pushing the typhoon forward. Additionally, a developing monsoon trough has connected with Bualoi, helping maintain both its rapid pace and a stable trajectory.
The surrounding environment is unusually conducive to Bualoi’s acceleration. The atmosphere is relatively clear, free from disruptive wind shear or turbulence, while the sea surface is warm and energetically rich. These conditions allow the storm to remain compact, potent, and fast-moving as it approaches Vietnam. Nguyen Minh Truong, Deputy Dean of Meteorology, Hydrology, and Oceanography at Hanoi University of Science, identifies three main drivers of the storm’s speed: a strong and uninterrupted steering flow in the mid-troposphere, asymmetric atmospheric processes within the storm’s core, and extensive high sea surface temperatures spanning from the western Pacific to the South China Sea.
Experts also note that the Coriolis effect, which deflects moving air and water to the right in the northern hemisphere, is reinforcing the storm’s west-northwest path. Meanwhile, the expanding subtropical high toward Vietnam is nudging Bualoi northward, increasing the likelihood of landfall in north-central provinces such as Thanh Hoa or Nghe An.
What makes Bualoi particularly dangerous is the combination of its speed and potential intensification. Forecast models indicate a greater than 50% probability that the typhoon will strengthen by two to three levels within 24 hours, potentially reaching level 13 with wind speeds of up to 149 kph or higher while still over the sea. Its rapid movement could drive strong winds further inland than usual, and if the landfall coincides with high tide at night, the risk of a severe storm surge would be extreme, Kien warns.
Heavy rainfall is also expected to affect northern and north-central Vietnam, increasing the risk of flash floods, landslides in mountainous regions, and significant urban and lowland flooding. Even after Bualoi moves into Laos, its circulation may continue to bring dangerous rainfall to western Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, and areas along the Vietnam–Laos border, particularly near hydropower dams and reservoirs.
Authorities have called for all vessels to return to shore immediately and have banned any sea trips. Preparations are underway to evacuate residents from coastal, low-lying, and landslide-prone areas, while infrastructures such as dikes, homes, schools, and hospitals are being reinforced. People are urged to secure their properties, stockpile food and clean water, and rely solely on official forecasts and warnings to ensure safety.
Eating foods rich in antioxidants and vitamins can play a crucial role in maintaining eye health, helping prevent conditions such as macular degeneration, cataracts, and night blindness. Dr. Duong Minh Phuc from the High-Tech Eye Center at Tam Anh General Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City notes that while many foods provide these benefits, it is important to consume them in appropriate amounts to maximize their effects.
1. Carrots
Carrots are an excellent source of beta-carotene, which the body converts into vitamin A, essential for maintaining a healthy retina and improving vision in low-light conditions. Beta-carotene also helps reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration and cataracts, alleviating symptoms like blurred vision, eye fatigue, and dizziness. For optimal benefits, adults should consume about 100 grams of carrots two to three times per week, while children should have 30–50 grams. Overconsumption can lead to digestive discomfort or jaundice due to excess beta-carotene that is not fully absorbed.
2. Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes, especially orange varieties, are rich in beta-carotene, which protects against dry eyes and supports retinal health. They also contain vitamins C and E, along with anthocyanins in purple varieties, which help slow eye aging. Purple and yellow sweet potatoes provide lutein and zeaxanthin, which act as natural filters against harmful blue light from digital screens and sunlight. However, overconsumption may cause bloating or indigestion, and people with diabetes should be cautious due to the high starch content.
3. Beets
Beets contain lutein and zeaxanthin, which shield the retina from damage caused by blue and UV light—major contributors to macular degeneration. They are also high in natural nitrates that convert into nitric oxide, helping dilate blood vessels, improve circulation, and support retinal and optic nerve function. While beets have lower beta-carotene than carrots, they still contribute to overall eye health.
4. Turmeric
Curcumin, the active compound in turmeric, offers potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects that support eye health and overall well-being. It may help manage conditions such as conjunctivitis, uveitis, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and slow the progression of macular degeneration. Because curcumin is poorly absorbed, it should be consumed with black pepper, which contains piperine to enhance absorption. Excessive turmeric intake can cause nausea, stomach discomfort, or even liver damage, so moderation is important.
5. Onions
Onions may not directly improve vision, but they support eye health indirectly. They are rich in antioxidants, particularly quercetin, which reduces inflammation and protects against free radical damage that contributes to macular degeneration and cataracts. Quercetin also promotes better blood circulation, delivering oxygen and nutrients to the eyes, especially the retina. While onion extract may help prevent mild eye infections, it should never be applied directly to the eyes due to the risk of irritation. Dr. Phuc recommends pairing onions with foods high in vitamin A, lutein, and zeaxanthin—such as carrots, leafy greens, salmon, and eggs—to enhance eye protection.
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