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NFL Star Reveals He Has Deadly Disease And Fans Had A Terrible Reaction
This week, NFL legend and all-time great quarterback Brett Favre made a shocking announcement during a congressional hearing where he spoke about welfare reform. At the meeting, where he was testifying about his dealings with the welfare system (more on this in a second), Favre told onlookers and the committee that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in January of this year following consultations with a number of different doctors.
The revelation by Brett Favre that he was dealing with Parkinson’s Disease came on the heels of his experiencing minor symptoms about a year ago. He said his right arm (his throwing arm) was feeling “stuck” and there were even issues with simple tasks like putting on clothes.
What’s a bit surprising, at least at first, about the reactions to the Brett Favre announcement was how certain commentators and fans didn’t come in with sympathy. Far from it. Instead, there were many who had the completely opposite reaction to the Brett Favre news.
The negative reaction to Brett Favre’s Parkinson’s diagnosis stems from his alleged involvement in various welfare and state-allocated funds being pushed towards personal interests.
Brett Favre allegedly received a $1.1 million payment Mississippi’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families fund for speeches he never actually gave
This comes from an alleged $1.1 million payment to Favre from Mississippi’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families fund for speeches he never actually gave. Favre has apparently repaid some of the money but still owes more than $250,000.
Additionally, there are allegations Brett Favre pressured state officials to divert $5 million dollars in said TANF funds for a volleyball court and facility at the University of Southern Mississippi. That’s where he went to college and played football.
And finally, there were also allegations Brett Favre helped direct $1.7 million dollars in TANF funds (see a trend here?) to a concussion medication company of which he was an investor.
Brett Favre has been named in a civil lawsuit from the Mississippi Department of Human Services who are trying to claw back some of these “lost” funds. While Brett Favre has not been formally charged with crimes related to these TANF payments, the look isn’t a great one and is part of what’s sparked the backlash even to this Parkinson’s diagnosis.
As far as Parkinson’s Disease is concerned, Brett Favre said in his congressional hearing he and the doctors believe this possibly stems from concussions suffered during his time playing in both college and the NFL.
Brett Favre played 20 years in the NFL, primarily for the Green Bay Packers, but also for the New York Jets and Minnesota Vikings, after initially being drafted by the Atlanta Falcons. His career came at a time before concussions had a major focus, and Favre speculates he suffered many during his playing days.
In all, it’s always crazy to see people victory-lapping a terrible diagnosis, especially for such a well-known figure. But Brett Favre’s recent dealings have put his public persona in an increasingly negative light. It remains to be seen what happens further with the outstanding lawsuits or the disease itself.
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Best Mothers Day gifts: Show mom some love
Mother figures are the backbone of the world. Yours may be your biological mother, or maybe she’s your mother-in-law, your best friend’s mom, or simply someone whose motherly instinct has helped you through hard times.
Moms teach you the adulting necessities, give advice even if the problem is your fault, and above all, they put up with your shit and (almost) never complain.
The game plan here isn’t just to snag the last bouquet at CVS just so you’re not the kid who forgot Mother’s Day (but definitely also get flowers). And you don’t even need to spend a lot of money. (Peep our list of Mother’s Day gifts that cost less than $50. Want even more cheap gift ideas?
Skip the generic mugs and show your appreciation with a gift picked just for her: Whether it’s something to make a part of her life easier, something she’s mentioned wanting in passing, or simply something to make her feel like a damn queen, you can’t put a price on everything she’s done for you, but heartfelt gifts certainly help.
After all, they say “No matter how hard you try, you always end up like your mother.” But is that even a bad thing?
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Ban subscriptions and get Microsoft Office 2024 for life for just £121
TL;DR: Grab Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business for PC or Mac for just £120.54 through June 1.
You wouldn’t keep paying for Netflix if you could own your favorite shows, right? So why are you still subscribing to Office apps you use every day? Microsoft 365’s price keeps going up, but there’s finally a way to break free — and it’ll cost you way less in the long run.
Microsoft Office 2024 is the answer you’ve been looking for. Instead of monthly payments, simply pay £120.54 once and be set for life (reg. £188.37). It’s that simple. And, yes, this lifetime download works for PC or Mac.
What’s included?
This license comes with:
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The newest version of Microsoft Office is a little different from Microsoft 365. But just because you’re switching to a lifetime license doesn’t mean you’ll miss out on some of the most recent updates. Word and Excel both still have AI integrations for text suggestions and smart data analysis, and PowerPoint still has improved tools for recorded presentations.
Once you’ve redeemed your purchase, you can install your apps on one computer. After that, they’re yours to use however you want. No more subscription fees or sudden price hikes to worry about.
Why rent when you can own?
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Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 9, 2025
Oh hey there! If you’re here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we’re serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today’s answer.
If you just want to be told today’s word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
Where did Wordle come from?
Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once.
Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.
What’s the best Wordle starting word?
The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.
What happened to the Wordle archive?
The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website’s creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.
Is Wordle getting harder?
It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn’t any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle‘s Hard Mode if you’re after more of a challenge, though.
Here’s a subtle hint for today’s Wordle answer:
Gibberish.
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Does today’s Wordle answer have a double letter?
There are no recurring letters.
Today’s Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with…
Today’s Wordle starts with the letter T.
The Wordle answer today is…
Get your last guesses in now, because it’s your final chance to solve today’s Wordle before we reveal the solution.
Drumroll please!
The solution to today’s Wordle is…
TRIPE.
Don’t feel down if you didn’t manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we’ll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.
Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.
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