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I’m still not quite back to 100 percent, but I’ve assured Leader Thune that, as I continue with physical therapy on the advice of my doctors, I will do my best to be present for tough votes when our Conference needs me.

— Mitch McConnell; in a statement released on his behalf

Police have recovered the body of a child from Decoy Pond in Brantham. Formal identification is yet to take place, but the family of Noah Woods have been informed of this development.

— Suffolk Police Superintendent Tom Pearse, speaking at a press conference

Education is the one asset that can never be taken away.

— Melania Trump, First Lady, during remarks at a White House Rose Garden event celebrating the expansion of the ‘Fostering the Future’ initiative, August 20, 2026.

There is no plan to ease the entry into the AI era.

— Bill Gates, in a memo urging world leaders to take the threat of AI seriously

I’m still working hard to get back to my full schedule of work in the Senate and in Kentucky, keeping up with intense physical therapy per my doctors’ orders.

— Sen. Mitch McConnell, in a statement about his recovery and ongoing physical therapy (as reported by CNN).

Asking for help is not a weakness. It is a strength.

— Tom Kean Jr., in a speech on the House floor.

Guys its the end of day one of looking for Lee Andrews in this missing persons case. I’m trying to bring Katie Price’s husband home. So, discovered a few things, he was seen as ‘active’ on Facebook messenger six hours ago, which does indicate his kidnappers are definately letting him have access to social media. Makes you wonder why he hasn’t reached out to ask for help. Who knows. But I did see that whilst I did some digging on Facebook.

— Luisa Zissman, speaking on Instagram, claiming she saw Lee Andrews active on Facebook Messenger and that she is trying to bring Katie Price’s husband home in the missing persons case.