As Raoul’s celebrates its 50th anniversary in Soho, the owner looks back on memorable moments and delicious food.
Five decades ago, when French chef Guy Raoult and his brother, journalist Serge, opened a bistro in Manhattan’s SoHo, their challenges extended beyond just staying afloat financially. Their heirs recently revealed that the mafia was also a concern, reportedly soliciting protection money from them. Looking back, it was a very different time. Streets were mostly […]
New coins will celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence. Here’s what they will look like.
The US Mint has unveiled designs for coins that will commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence, slated for next year. These coins will feature significant elements from the founding documents and the Revolutionary War, but notably, there won’t be any depiction of former President Donald Trump, despite some calls from supporters to include his […]
Treasury Secretary abandons Biden-era coin designs for the 250th anniversary
Treasury Secretary Cancels Biden-Era Coin Design Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has decided to scrap a coin design from the Biden administration that was meant to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States. The cancellation comes after concerns arose regarding the design, which did not present a single Founding Father but focused instead on themes […]
Discover the new coins introduced by the US Mint for next year’s 250th anniversary.
New U.S. Mint Coins Celebrate 250th Anniversary The U.S. Mint has introduced a fresh design for coins to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary. These coins are set to be released next year, forming part of the semi-quincentenary circulating coin program. The series includes new designs on both sides of the dime, along with five different […]
FDNY reveals plans to honor the 25th anniversary of 9/11.
FDNY Plans Commemoration for 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks The Fire Department of New York (FDNY) has announced plans to honor the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks with a ceremony at Ferryhawks Stadium on Staten Island, featuring the iconic skyline of New York City. FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker emphasized the significance […]
John Lennon’s killing still resonates as fans come together in NYC to remember the 45th anniversary.
Remembering John Lennon: 45 Years After His Death His music and legacy continue to resonate through the ages. On Monday, fans gathered in Central Park to commemorate the 45th anniversary of John Lennon’s death, with attendees including young people born well after the iconic Beatle was killed. “John is the best. He’s my idol, my […]
Gloria Chapman, spouse of John Lennon’s murderer, seen ahead of assassination anniversary
Buffalo, N.Y. — A Complex Love Story Gloria Chapman, the devoted wife of John Lennon’s assassin Mark David Chapman, has recently been seen wearing her wedding ring outside her home, just days before the 45th anniversary of Lennon’s tragic shooting. At 75, Gloria stepped into the public eye for the first time in over ten […]
Pope Leo XIV travels to Turkey for the significant anniversary prayer in Nicaea.
Pope Leo XIV Commemorates Historic Christian Synod in Turkey Pope Leo XIV marked a significant anniversary in Christian history on Friday, gathering with patriarchs and clergy from both Eastern and Western traditions at a site in Turkey where a pivotal synod took place in 325 A.D. They came together to pray for Christian unity. At […]
Pope Leo XIV travels to Turkey and Lebanon for the Nicaea anniversary celebration.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker Meets with Pope Leo XIV Illinois Democratic Governor Jay Robert “JB” Pritzker had a meeting with Pope Leo XIV, who also hails from Lincoln, at the Vatican this week. Pope Leo XIV is making his first international visit to deliver a message that carries both symbolism and geopolitical importance. He arrived […]
America is drifting instead of declining as the nation’s 250th anniversary nears.
Is America Declining or Just Adrift? As we approach our nation’s 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026, many are pondering whether America is on the verge of an impressive comeback or experiencing a decline. It feels like everyone is grappling with these questions. Interestingly, for the first time in history, […]