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Nelle Diala, an ex-Alaska Airlines flight attendant, was terminated for violating social media guidelines after posting a TikTok video twerking in uniform, celebrating the end of her probation period. The video went viral, sparking criticism. Diala, now running a GoFundMe, admits poor judgment but remains passionate about aviation and will focus on her lingerie and dessert ventures.
US President Donald Trump responded humorously when asked to define a woman during a press conference. He stated that a woman can have a baby and is often smarter than a man. Trump then addressed the unfairness of allowing transgender athletes to compete in women's sports, asserting it disrespects women. He reiterated his administration's policies on gender ideology.
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