Things to do in Washington, D.C., this Memorial Day weekend
Despite the rainy weather expected to hit the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia area this weekend, there is plenty to do for fun with or without the family. Memorial Day, which honors those who lost their lives defending the nation, is on Monday this year. Many Americans mark the long weekend as the beginning of […]
Memorial Day by the numbers: Facts about the solemn American holiday
Memorial Day is celebrated in the United States on Monday, May 29th. While some Americans use this federal holiday as a time of joy and rejuvenation, others view it as a day of mourning. If you’re not sure why, here are 10 facts and figures to help you decide whether Memorial Day is the right […]
Memorial Day flags, and the upside-down Left
On Memorial Day, the flag most people think about is the American flag, Old Glory, symbol of our nation. Whether it is a huge banner waving high in the soft breeze of early summer or one of the thousands of tiny replicas fluttering by gravestones at Arlington National Cemetery, it reminds us solemnly and respectfully […]
Former Trump prosecutor Nathan Wade says he faced threats every day
Nathan Wade, a former special prosecutor in Fulton County, Georgia, said he has faced daily threats since his personal relationship with District Attorney Fani Willis was made public in connection with the prosecution of former President Trump. Wade sat down with MSNBC’s Joy Reid on Wednesday and said he has received death threats, that he […]
Sharks spotted off Cape Cod ahead of Memorial Day weekend
As the unofficial start of summer approaches, experts are warning of increased shark activity along popular Memorial Day weekend spots on Massachusetts’ Cape Cod. Researchers at the New England Aquarium issued an advisory Thursday for people returning to Cape Cod’s pristine waters. John Chisholm, an adjunct scientist at the aquarium’s Anderson Cabot Marine Life Center, […]
On this day in history, May 24, 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge opens amid great civic fanfare
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China testing ability to ‘seize power’ in second day of military drills around Taiwan | Taiwan
China began a second day of military drills targeting Taiwan as punishment for “separatist acts” following the inauguration of its new president on Monday. The drills, involving units from China’s air force, rocket force, navy, army and coast guard, were announced suddenly on Thursday morning with a map showing five rough target areas in the […]
JFK Airport strike during Memorial Day weekend averted after Gov. Hochul intervention
A planned strike by fuel workers at John F. Kennedy Airport in Queens over Memorial Day weekend was averted after Gov. Kathy Hockal stepped in to resolve the labor dispute, The Washington Post has learned. Teamsters Local 553, which represents 300 workers and mechanics who refuel commercial and cargo planes at the airport, announced a […]
Florida veteran and lawmaker brought to tears reflecting on Memorial Day
Ahead of Memorial Day weekend, military veteran Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL) remembered those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, choking up as he recalled “seeing flags draped over the casket of my friends.” “When we get around Memorial Day, I think about the sacrifice of friends that I’ve lost,” Mast said during a Newsmax interview. […]
Two-thirds of Americans worried about political violence after Election Day: Poll
Two-thirds of U.S. adults say they are worried “extremists” will commit acts of violence if they are unhappy with the results of the 2024 election, according to a poll released Thursday. in Reuters/Ipsos pollThe survey, conducted May 7-14, found that 68% of U.S. adults strongly agree (33%) or somewhat agree (35%) with the statement, “I […]