NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas Thursday, July 17, 2025
Jul 18, 2025
President Trump's recent health diagnosis has raised eyebrows, leading to discussions about its implications. Meanwhile, severe flooding threatens southern states, amplifying community struggles. A shocking tragedy strikes Gaza, impacting a local church. There’s an unsettling rise in gastrointestinal cancers among young adults that sparks crucial conversations about early detection. In entertainment news, CBS cancels a popular late-night show, and a surprising AI success story assists a cancer patient with insurance hurdles.
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Chronic Venous Insufficiency Explainer
- Chronic venous insufficiency affects 40 to 50 percent of adults over 70 and causes leg swelling due to blood pooling.
- Despite swelling, President Trump remains in excellent health with no arterial or heart issues detected.
Trump’s Handshaking Anecdote
- President Trump joked about shaking more hands than any human could manage, implying bruising on his hands.
- Frequent handshaking and aspirin use caused minor soft tissue irritation visible on his hands.
Summer Storms Sweep U.S.
- A tropical disturbance threatens the Gulf Coast with heavy rain and flooding, similar to a month's worth of rain hitting Kansas City in 24 hours.
- Such extreme weather is part of a string of summer wild weather across the country.