{
  "id": 1541176,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-17T19:12:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
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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 hosted 16-year-old lifeguard Ryder Williams at the White House, following his promise to honor the teenager for a heartwarming rescue off the California coast. The White House shared a video of the meeting, highlighting Williams' dramatic actions during the rescue of a 10-year-old boy caught in rough waves near Seabright State Beach. Trump praised the teenager's \"tremendous grace and experience,\" emphasizing the importance of the teenager's bravery. The rescue, which went viral, involved Williams repeatedly diving through the waves to save the struggling boy, ultimately bringing him safely to shore. The White House meeting comes after Trump pledged to bring Williams and his family to Washington, potentially presenting him with a high civilian honor for his heroic actions.",
  "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/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-08-17T19:12:50.000Z"
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      {
        "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."
}