{
  "id": 1541012,
  "title": "VIDEO: Trump hosts teen lifeguard who saved 10-year-old boy from rough waves",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/video-trump-hosts-teen-lifeguard-who-saved-10-year-old-boy-from-rough",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-17T19:12:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/video-trump-hosts-teen-lifeguard-who-saved-10-year-old-boy-from-rough-waves/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "US President Donald Trump recently welcomed 16-year-old lifeguard Ryder Williams to the White House, honoring him for his heroic rescue of a 10-year-old boy from dangerous waves off the California coast. The White House shared a video of the meeting, showcasing Trump's praise for Williams' actions and emphasizing the teenager's remarkable bravery. During the rescue at Seabright State Beach near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Williams repeatedly dove through powerful waves while holding onto the child in distress. The White House meeting follows Trump's earlier promise to bring Williams and his family to Washington, presenting him with a high civilian honor for his selfless act.",
  "summary": "President Trump hosted 16-year-old Ryder Williams at the White House, honouring the teen lifeguard who saved a 10-year-old boy from rough waves. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-trump-hosts-teen-lifeguard-who-saved-10-year-old-boy-from-rough-waves/",
  "key_points": [
    "US President Donald Trump welcomed 16-year-old lifeguard Ryder Williams to the White House.",
    "Williams honored for rescuing 10-year-old boy from rough waves off California coast.",
    "Meeting follows promise to present Williams with high civilian honor for bravery."
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "VIDEO: Trump hosts teen lifeguard who saved 10-year-old boy from rough waves",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/video-trump-hosts-teen-lifeguard-who-saved-10-year-old-boy-from-rough-1541176",
        "published": "2026-08-17T19:12:50.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Guardian US",
        "title": "Trump tells 10-year-old rescued by teen lifeguard: ‘I don’t know if I’d do it’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/trump-tells-10-year-old-rescued-by-teen-lifeguard-i-dont-know-if-id",
        "published": "2026-08-17T19:19:10.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}