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Trump's Return to Mount Rushmore: What Makes This Visit Unforgettable? New

Trump's Return to Mount Rushmore: What Makes This Visit Unforgettable?

KEYSTONE, S.D.—A day before America’s 250th Independence Day, Mount Rushmore will serve as the majestic backdrop for a speech from President Donald Trump—capped by a show-stopping $700,000 fireworks display.Trump and world-renowned fireworks creators, Pyro Spectaculars Inc., are both returning to the famous South Dakota landmark for a reprise of Trump’s 2020 visit.At that time, the California fireworks company lit up the night sky after Trump became the nation’s fifth president to deliver a speech at the iconic national memorial, following presidents Calvin Coolidge, Franklin D. Roosevelt, George H.W. Bush, and George W. Bush.This time around, as Trump headlines a program honoring the nation’s semiquincentennial, he is set to become the sole U.S. president to give two Rushmore speeches. The July 3 Rushmore speech will serve as a prelude to Trump’s remarks at the grand July 4 celebration in the nation’s capital.At Rushmore, Pyro Spectaculars promises to unveil “unique color-changing and strobe effects never before presented in the USA,” its proposal for the show says.The company, run by the Souza family for five generations, has repeatedly won some of America’s most coveted fireworks contracts.Related StoriesA half-century ago, when America marked its bicentennial in 1976, the Souzas lit up the New York and Boston harbors.A decade later, Pyro Spectaculars commemorated the Statue of Liberty’s 100th anniversary.The company has also been entrusted to add pizzazz to several Olympic Games, Los Angeles Dodgers games, and Macy’s July 4 and Thanksgiving events in New York City.‘Fitting Place’ to Honor HistoryUnder a contract with South Dakota, this year’s Rushmore show will build on the company’s 2020 work in the area.The display will serve as a “narrative tribute” to the four presidents enshrined on the monument: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt.The program will emphasize Washington and Jefferson because of their pivotal roles in the nation’s founding.Washington was the first American president. And before becoming the third president, Jefferson was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence, the nation’s founding document signed on July 4, 1776.The other two presidents depicted on Rushmore took office many years later.The monument’s sculptor, Gutzon Borglum, said he selected Lincoln, the 16th president, to represent the permanent union of the U.S. states; Roosevelt, the 26th president, stands for U.S. prominence globally and the rights of everyday people.Now, although Trump has disputed the 2020 election that put President Joe Biden into the White House, skipping those four years enabled him to preside over the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration during his second presidency.On July 3, the 47th president will give keynote remarks “beneath one of the nation’s most recognizable symbols of freedom and self-government,” said Freedom 250, which is coordinating this event and many others nationwide.Keith Krach, Freedom 250 chairman, describes Mount Rushmore as “a tribute to the leaders who shaped the American experiment and secured the blessings of liberty for generations to come.”“As we mark 250 years, there’s no more fitting place to honor how far we’ve come,” while also anticipating the future with optimism, Krach said in a news release.Admission to the July 3 Rushmore celebration is limited to officials, credentialed news media, and 4,800 lucky members of the public.Those people were among 103,000 entrants in a $1-per-chance public lottery earlier this year.People can also tune into various TV stations or the official livestream at TravelSouthDakota.com beginning at 4 p.m. MT.In addition, watch parties are set for several communities near Rushmore.Planned CelebrationsBefore Trump’s speech and the fireworks, a “celebration of American history, culture, and patriotism” is planned, Freedom 250 said.It will include “family-friendly activities, educational exhibits, presidential reenactors, interactive experiences, and music.”Toward the end of the day, music performances, precision drill demonstrations, and aviation flyovers will honor all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces.At twilight, South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, formerly North Dakota’s governor, will welcome Trump to the stage.He “will deliver a historic address commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary and charting a course for America’s next chapter,” America 250 said.The fireworks display by Pyro Spectaculars is set for 9:45 p.m. and will run about a half-hour.The show will be “choreographed to patriotic music,” America 250 said, adding that the show’s grand finale will “create an unforgettable moment worthy of the nation’s 250th birthday.”Pyro Spectaculars said the anniversary serves as “a milestone of the moments that define us.”“We don’t just light the sky to be loud; we do it to quiet the noise of the world and remind us why we are free,” the company proposal says.“While the birthday belongs to the nation, the memories belong to the families.”“Our mission is to bring magic to the sky ... celebrating America’s 25oth birthday and adorning one of America’s greatest icons.”Past Rushmore SpeechesTrump’s first speech at Rushmore was held exactly six years prior, on July 3, 2020. It occurred at a time of great upheaval, amid the COVID-19 pandemic and Black Lives Matter protests.During his speech, Trump railed against protesters who were defacing and toppling monuments across the nation.“This movement is openly attacking the legacies of every person on Mount Rushmore. They defile the memory of Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Roosevelt,” he said.Then the 45th president, Trump had just signed a law carrying harsh punishments for monument vandals.He also said the vandalism of monuments appeared to reflect a larger effort to destroy America and declared, “We will never let them rip America’s heroes from our monuments, or from our hearts.”Decades earlier, while the monument was still under construction, the nation’s 32nd president also made memorable statements at Rushmore.President Franklin D. Roosevelt, known as FDR, spent five minutes delivering a 700-word impromptu speech. But his August 1936 remarks are often quoted by historians.FDR stated that he had seen drawings and photos of Rushmore, but seeing it in person for the first time made him aware “of its permanent beauty and of its permanent importance.”He then mused that, perhaps 10,000 years later, future Americans might gaze upon the carved likenesses of the presidents on Rushmore.It made him wonder what they would think of people from ages past.“Let us hope that at least they will give us the benefit of the doubt,” FDR said, “that they will believe we have honestly striven every day and generation to preserve for our descendants a decent land to live in and a decent form of government to operate under.”

Jul 03, 2026
Why Mayor Mamdani's AC Rule Is Causing a Chill at City Hall New

Why Mayor Mamdani's AC Rule Is Causing a Chill at City Hall

Zo’s so cold.Temperatures inside City Hall plunged as low as 54 degrees Thursday during the ongoing heat wave — despite Mayor Zohran Mamdani urging New Yorkers to set their air conditioners to a balmy 78, The Post found.Sweaty Post reporters armed with an infrared thermometer tested 20 spots within City Hall and other municipal offices and buildings they were able to access — and all but five of them were below 78 degrees.The “heat for thee, but not for me” revelation comes after Mamdani got roasted online Wednesday when he recommended New Yorkers set their AC to 78 degrees or higher to help avert potentially dangerous Con Edison power outages.City Hall was a frosty 61 degrees in some spots during Thursday’s heat wave. J.C. Rice for NY Post“Maybe the mayor shouldn’t tell New Yorkers to sacrifice their comfort if he isn’t willing to do the same,” scoffed David Carr (R-Staten Island), the City Council’s minority leader.Most of the locations tested by The Post hovered a degree or two off the Mamdani-approved benchmark at around noon — two hours before Central Park hit 100 degrees for the first time in more than a decade.But by 4:30 p.m., temperatures had plummeted even more in the mayor’s office building, with the air in one room testing at a sweater weather-worthy 54 degrees.Meanwhile, temperatures outside hit 100 degrees. ZUMAPRESS.comThe democratic socialist Hizzoner drew scores of half-baked “warmth of collectivism” jokes Wednesday after issuing the recommendation, though past mayors such as Eric Adams and Bill de Blasio gave the same advice during heat waves during their tenures.The US Department of Energy likewise suggests people keep their thermostats at 75 degrees to 78 degrees Fahrenheit over the summer.Mamdani, while issuing his own recommendation, also contended city buildings would lead by example.“Our City is doing its part too: maintaining the 78 degrees rule in our buildings, dimming/turning off our lights during peak electricity demand, asking private partners to do the same, and powering down non-essential equipment,” he posted on X.But the fancy thermometer told a different story.<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="885" height="590" src="https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/07/2026-stretch-dangerous-heat-expected-133054516.jpg?w=1024" alt=" A woman adjusts her sun hat during an extreme heatwave in New York, New York, USA, 02 July 2026. 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https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/07/2026-stretch-dangerous-heat-expected-133054516.jpg?resize=1038,692&quality=75&strip=all 1038w, https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/07/2026-stretch-dangerous-heat-expected-133054516.jpg?resize=87,58&quality=75&strip=all 87w, https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/07/2026-stretch-dangerous-heat-expected-133054516.jpg?resize=50,33&quality=75&strip=all 50w" sizes="(max-width: 885px) 100vw, 885px">Past Big Apple mayors have, like Mamdani, recommended setting air conditioners at 78 degrees to avoid straining the power grid during heat waves. Olga Fedorova/EPA/ShutterstockTemperatures in City Hall near the mayor’s second-floor office, the Rotunda, the Governors’ Room and the City Council’s chambers all stood at 77 degrees at 12 p.m. The mayor’s first-floor press office was 78 degrees at the same time.Several spots in City Hall were far below the Mamdani-approved 78 degrees Thursday. J.C. Rice for NY PostBut shortly afterward, a veritable cold snap hit City Hall. Outside Mamdani’s office, the temperature had dropped to 74 degrees.In the Governor’s Room steps away from the mayor’s office, where folks were scurrying around prepping a teleprompter, cameras and lights for Mamdani’s Fourth of July address Friday, it also dipped down to 74 degrees.The Rotunda dropped to 64 degrees.One of the lowest readings — 62 degrees — came near the first-floor mayor’s press office at 1:30 p.m., as Mamdani’s communication minions and other staffers congregated on their side of the building.City Hall’s Rotunda stood at 64 degrees not even two hours after it was 77. J.C. Rice for NY PostThe air drafting from the AC unit in the press radio room — where reporters frequently complain about frigid temps — tested at 54 degrees.The swag-filled CityStore within the Manhattan Municipal Building likewise tested at 64 degrees, ensuring chilly tchotchkes for tourists and New Yorkers filled with hometown pride.Staff in several municipal buildings and offices — such as those for sanitation and health — blocked reporters from going inside when they were informed about the project.While many city workers sat inside cool offices, security and cops in hallways sat in 80-plus-degree temperatures — and weren’t even given fans. The hallways and lobbies in the Dinkins Building clocked at 80 degrees, while the elevators broiled at 89 degrees.The Mayor’s Office of Climate and Environmental Justice, which sat empty, tested at 81 degrees.“The Mayor set the temperature at Gracie Mansion to 78 degrees yesterday afternoon,” said Mamdani spokesman Jeremy Edwards.City Hall’s temps were also set to the recommended levels late Thursday after The Post turned up the heat on the office, Edwards confirmed.Mamdani’s top spokesperson Joe Calvello — who doesn’t allow people to comment on his own posts — spent much of Thursday rage-posting on X against critics of Mamdani recommending the 78-degree AC setting.“This practice of asking New Yorkers to set their AC to 78 degrees dates back to Dear Communist Leader Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani,” he replied to Barstool Sports founder and Mamdani critic Dave Portnoy.The brouhaha over Mamdani’s AC edict unfolded as roughly 5,000 Con Edison customers in The Bronx lost power.“Due to an electric problem in Riverdale, we had to shut off power to some customers temporarily to prevent more extended outages,” a statement from the utility reads. “We’re completing repairs as quickly as possible.”

Jul 03, 2026
Prizren in Shock as Enis Kryeziu Allegedly Terrorizes Village New

Prizren in Shock as Enis Kryeziu Allegedly Terrorizes Village

TBGazeta Minuti arbn · July 3, 2026 · Uncategorized Një rast i rëndë dhune dhe kërcënimesh është raportuar në fshatin Lubiqevë të Prizrenit, ku një person dyshohet se ka terrorizuar bashkëfshatarët e tij për disa ditë me radhë, duke eskaluar deri në sulm fizik dhe kërcënime me thikë.Sipas burimeve nga banorët e këtij fshati, i dyshuari Enis Kryeziu fillimisht ka kanosur kryetarin e fshatit Lubiqevë, ndërsa më pas ka sulmuar fizikisht drejtorin e shkollës së fshatit, të cilit dyshohet se i ka vendosur thikën në fyt.Po ashtu, i njëjti dyshohet se ditë më parë ka kërcënuar edhe imamin e xhamisë së fshatit, si dhe ka dëmtuar kamerën e sigurisë së objektit fetar.Të premten, kryetari i fshatit dhe drejtori i shkollës kanë bërë denoncim në Policinë e Kosovës, pas së cilës njësitet policore kanë intervenuar dhe kanë arrestuar të dyshuarin.Gjatë arrestimit, policia ka sekuestruar edhe thikën e përdorur në rast.Hetimet lidhur me rastin janë duke vazhduar.Shënim: Personat e apostrofuar në këtë artikull prezumohen të pafajshëm derisa fajësia e tyre të mos provohet me vendim të formës së prerë nga gjykata.

Jul 03, 2026
Dearborn Mall Shooting Leaves Community Shocked: What Really Happened? New

Dearborn Mall Shooting Leaves Community Shocked: What Really Happened?

One victim died at the mall and another died at a hospital, police said.July 3, 2026, 4:08 PMTwo people are dead and at least one more is injured after a shooting broke out between two parties at Fairlane Town Center mall in Dearborn, Michigan, on Friday, police said."It appears this was not a random act of violence. this was between two parties that knew each other here at the mall. A fight began that escalated in gunfire," Dearborn Police Chief Issa Shahin told reporters Friday.Law enforcement vehicles are shown at the scene of a shooting at the Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn, Michigan, on July 3, 2026.WXYZPolice responded to a report of a shooting just before 1:30 p.m. local time to find three gunshot victims, according to police.Two of those shot have now died -- one at the mall and the other at a hospital, Shahin said."The loss of life is tragic," Shahin said.A number of people are being interviewed by police at the station, Shahin said."These kinds of acts of violence are completely unacceptable," the police chief added.Popular ReadsThose involved in the incident are "no older than my kids at home," and are in their late teens to early 20s, Shahin told reporters.Law enforcement officials were called to the scene of a shooting at the Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn, Michigan, on July 3, 2026.WXYZThe weapons used were handguns and it appears they were brought into the mall, according to police.Police do not yet know what the motive for the shooting is, the chief said. No one is in custody at the moment."This is an active and ongoing investigation. We are asking residents and visitors to avoid the area while officers secure the scene and investigators conduct their work," the Dearborn Police Department said in a statement earlier Friday.

Jul 03, 2026
Trump's Kids Face Unavoidable Scrutiny Over Business Ventures New

Trump's Kids Face Unavoidable Scrutiny Over Business Ventures

President Donald Trump on Thursday defended his family's business activities while arguing that the power of the presidency has made it nearly impossible for his children to avoid allegations of conflicts of interest.Speaking in an interview with CNBC's Joe Kernen, Trump said he sympathizes with his children because nearly any business decision they make is scrutinized through the lens of his position in the White House. "I feel badly for my kids. Anything they do ... because the presidency is so powerful, so big, you have a conflict of interest. Almost anything they do, there's a conflict of interest," Trump said in part.The comments come as renewed attention focuses on the Trump family's business ventures following the release of the president's latest financial disclosure report, which detailed $1.4 billion in 2025 income from cryptocurrency-related ventures and other business interests linked to the Trump family. Newsweek has reached out to the Trump Organization via email for comment.Trump Defends Family Business ActivitiesDuring the interview, Trump rejected suggestions that he is using the presidency to benefit himself or his family financially. When Kernen asked how he responds to critics who accuse him of enriching his family through the White House, Trump said he has stepped away from managing his business empire."I don't do anything having to do with my business. My kids run it," Trump said. "I have a lot of money. I made a tremendous amount of money. I let people invest it. I don't even know who they are."Trump argued that his children face unique challenges because decisions made by the federal government can affect virtually every sector of the economy. The president said even routine business decisions, such as "buying a truck," can trigger conflict-of-interest questions because of their connection to him. The president added that he has encouraged his children to keep their distance from potential controversies, while noting they had established business careers long before he entered politics. Trump said he has told his children to "stay away," but acknowledged they also have personal and professional lives separate from his political career.Scrutiny Intensifies Over Second-Term Business TiesQuestions surrounding the Trump family's business interests have followed the president throughout both of his administrations, but critics say those concerns have intensified during his second term as the family's portfolio expands into areas including cryptocurrency, international real estate and private investments.Trump's latest financial disclosure report drew particular attention because it showed substantial income tied to crypto ventures associated with the family. The filing included hundreds of millions of dollars connected to World Liberty Financial and related businesses. Supporters of the president say that Trump has complied with applicable ethics requirements and note that federal conflict-of-interest laws do not require presidents to divest personal assets. Trump underscored that point in the CNBC interview, saying there was "nothing illegal" or improper about the family's business activities. Ethics watchdogs, including Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW), along with Democratic lawmakers and former government ethics officials, have argued that the Trump family's expanding business ventures create actual or perceived conflicts of interest.Warren, the top Democrat on the Senate banking committee, accused Trump of “brazen crypto corruption” this week after the financial disclosures revealed his family’s cryptocurrency ventures made more than $1 billion since his return to office.“The crypto legislation heading to the Senate floor must prevent the president, vice-president, senior administration officials, members of Congress, and their families from profiting off the crypto industry,” said Warren in a statement. “If it does not, it will only turbocharge Donald Trump’s brazen crypto corruption.” It's not the first time Warren has issued a warning over Trump's financial dealings with his family. In May 2025, Warren and Sen. Chris Van Hollen sent a letter to President Trump urging him and his family to divest from World Liberty Financial. They wrote that: "Your personal financial entanglements with foreign governments threaten to undermine U.S. national security." ...How Trump's Children Have Managed Business Ventures During His PresidencyTrump's children have long occupied a unique position at the intersection of politics and business. During Trump's first administration, daughter Ivanka Trump and her husband, Jared Kushner, served as senior White House advisers, taking on portfolios that ranged from economic policy to Middle East diplomacy. Both stepped away from their formal government roles after Trump left office in 2021 and did not return to the White House when he began his second term, though Kushner has remained a prominent figure in international business and has at times been involved in discussions related to foreign policy. Meanwhile, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump have continued to lead the Trump Organization's business operations, serving as executive vice presidents.Their responsibilities include the company's traditional businesses—golf clubs, hotels, commercial and residential real estate, and international licensing deals—as well as a major expansion into new sectors including cryptocurrency, private clubs, venture capital and branded consumer products. Eric Trump has generally taken the lead on the company's real estate and development projects, frequently announcing new Trump-branded hotels and golf resorts abroad, while Donald Trump Jr. has maintained a larger public profile through political advocacy, media appearances and investments outside the family's core real estate business.The brothers have significantly expanded their business portfolio in recent years. Their highest-profile ventures include co-founding World Liberty Financial, a decentralized finance platform that has generated hundreds of millions of dollars for the Trump family through token sales and a stablecoin business. They also launched American Bitcoin in March 2025, a cryptocurrency mining company, and have backed ventures through 1789 Capital, where Donald Jr. is a partner investing in defense, AI and technology companies. They have pursued international Trump-branded licensing agreements in countries including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, India and Romania, while expanding into firearms retail, drone technology and politically aligned consumer brands.According to Forbes, Donald Jr.'s net worth increased six fold since between the presidential election in November 2024 and the end of Donald Trump's first year back in office, in December 2025, jumping from $50 million to $300 million.Debate Likely to ContinueThe president's remarks are unlikely to end the broader debate over where the line should be drawn between public office and private business interests. Ethics watchdogs and political opponents have continued to raise concerns about potential conflicts involving Trump-branded businesses and family ventures, while the White House and Trump Organization have repeatedly maintained that appropriate safeguards are in place.For Trump, however, the issue is as much personal as political. His comments Thursday framed the scrutiny as an unavoidable consequence of occupying one of the most powerful offices in the world, arguing that the presidency's reach is so broad that "almost anything" his children do becomes the subject of public examination.Contact Newsweek editors on this story: Gray R. Thomas

Jul 03, 2026
Village in Shock: Man Arrested After Threatening Village Leader and School Director New

Village in Shock: Man Arrested After Threatening Village Leader and School Director

Një rast i rëndë dhune dhe kërcënimesh është raportuar në fshatin Lubiqevë të Prizrenit, ku një person dyshohet se ka terrorizuar bashkëfshatarët e tij për disa ditë me radhë, duke eskaluar deri në sulm fizik dhe kërcënime me thikë.Sipas burimeve nga banorët e këtij fshati, i dyshuari Enis Kryeziu fillimisht ka kanosur kryetarin e fshatit Lubiqevë, ndërsa më pas ka sulmuar fizikisht drejtorin e shkollës së fshatit, të cilit dyshohet se i ka vendosur thikën në fyt.Po ashtu, i njëjti dyshohet se ditë më parë ka kërcënuar edhe imamin e xhamisë së fshatit, si dhe ka dëmtuar kamerën e sigurisë së objektit fetar.Të premten, kryetari i fshatit dhe drejtori i shkollës kanë bërë denoncim në Policinë e Kosovës, pas së cilës njësitet policore kanë intervenuar dhe kanë arrestuar të dyshuarin. Gjatë arrestimit, policia ka sekuestruar edhe thikën e përdorur në rast.Hetimet lidhur me rastin janë duke vazhduar.Shënim: Personat e apostrofuar në këtë artikull prezumohen të pafajshëm derisa fajësia e tyre të mos provohet me vendim të formës së prerë nga gjykata.Sinjali – aty ku e vërteta flet para lajmit!/GazetaSinjali/

Jul 03, 2026
Tragedy in Istanbul: Family Dispute Ends in Fatal Shooting New

Tragedy in Istanbul: Family Dispute Ends in Fatal Shooting

TBGazeta Minuti arbn · July 3, 2026 · Uncategorized Një ngjarje e rëndë dhe tronditëse ka goditur sot opinionin publik në Turqi, ku një konflikt mes dy familjarëve të afërt ka përfunduar në mënyrën më tragjike të mundshme. Sipas raportimeve të para nga mediat lokale, në një lagje periferike të qytetit të madh të Istanbul, një debat verbal mes dy baxhanakëve është përshkallëzuar brenda pak minutash në një akt fatal me armë zjarri.Burime pranë hetuesve bëjnë të ditur se viktima është identifikuar si Murat Demiri, 38-vjeçar, baba i dy fëmijëve, i cili kishte shkuar për një vizitë familjare tek të afërmit e bashkëshortes. Gjatë qëndrimit aty, për arsye që ende nuk janë bërë plotësisht publike, ka shpërthyer një debat i ashpër me baxhanakun e tij Arben Yilmaz, 41-vjeçar, me origjinë nga pjesa jugore e vendit.Dëshmitarët kanë deklaruar se fillimisht bëhej fjalë për një mosmarrëveshje të vjetër familjare, e cila prej muajsh kishte krijuar tension mes dy familjeve. Situata doli jashtë kontrollit kur pas shkëmbimit të fjalëve fyese, Arben Yilmaz dyshohet se është larguar për pak sekonda drejt automjetit të tij dhe është kthyer me armë zjarri, duke qëlluar disa herë në drejtim të Murat Demirit.Plumbat rezultuan fatalë dhe 38-vjeçari u rrëzua pa shenja jete para syve të familjarëve të tmerruar, ndërsa paniku përfshiu gjithë zonën. Banorët njoftuan menjëherë policinë dhe ekipet emergjente, por mjekët që mbërritën në vendin e ngjarjes vetëm konstatuan vdekjen e tij.Autori i dyshuar tentoi të largohej, por pas një operacioni të shpejtë policor u arrestua vetëm pak kilometra larg vendit të ngjarjes. Autoritetet turke kanë nisur hetime intensive për zbardhjen e plotë të rastit, ndërsa familjarët e viktimës ndodhen në gjendje të rënduar emocionale.Ngjarja ka shkaktuar reagime të shumta në rrjetet sociale në Turqi, ku shumë qytetarë kanë shprehur tronditjen për faktin se një konflikt mes njerëzve aq të afërt familjarisht përfundoi në humbjen e një jete.Hetimet vazhdojnë, ndërsa kjo ngjarje po konsiderohet si një tjetër rast alarmues i dhunës që po prek raportet familjare në vend.

Jul 03, 2026
Trump Admin Faces Backlash Over Controversial Slavery Exhibit Changes New

Trump Admin Faces Backlash Over Controversial Slavery Exhibit Changes

On the eve of America's 250th birthday, an appeals court cleared the way for the Trump administration to revamp the slavery exhibit at the President's House in Philadelphia, in a way critics say "whitewashes" the history and brutality of slavery.President Donald Trump has asserted in the past on social media that institutions "across the country" focus too much on "how bad Slavery was," instead of focusing about the "success" and "brightness" of the country.On Friday morning, an appeals court issued a mandate that finalized its June 18 decision that the Trump administration can remove and replace the informational display panels at the slavery memorial at the President’s House in Philadelphia-- the nation’s first executive mansion, where President George Washington enslaved nine men and women.The mandate was requested by the Interior Department in a motion filed on Thursday seeking the “immediate” replacement of the panels."The President’s House is an important national historical site, and the Government submits that the President’s House exhibits should be fully installed without further delay," the motion says.In this Feb. 10, 2026, file photo,dDemonstrators gather to protest removal of explanatory panels that were part of an exhibit on slavery at the President's House Site in Philadelphia.Matt Rourke/AP, FILEThe Interior Department did not immediately respond to ABC News’ request when asked on Friday if the panels will be replaced by the July 4 holiday this weekend.The June 18 appeals court ruling stems from a January federal lawsuit filed by the city of Philadelphia against the Interior Department and National Park Service, seeking to preserve the slavery memorial.In this photo released by the National Parks Service, President's House Site is shown in Philadelphia.National Parks ServiceThe city of Philadelphia filed a motion on Friday afternoon to appeal the court’s decision, arguing that the court erred in issuing the mandate because it did not give the city enough time to respond to the federal government’s motion on Thursday.ABC News reached out to the city of Philadelphia but a request for comment was not immediately returned.What could changeThe memorial, which opened to the public in December 2010 after a broad coalition of advocates, historians and public officials rallied for its creation, was taken down in January without notice by the Trump administration and was partially restored in February after a federal judge’s ruling.The panels share the stories of the nice people who were enslaved at the site by Washington and now, only 16 of the 34 are standing. The Trump administration is seeking to replace the original panels with new messaging that was published in April on the National Park Service website. A preliminary injunction by a federal judge initially ordered the Trump to preserve the “status quo” at the exhibit, but the appeals court ruling in June dissolved this decision.“What Trump wants to do and plans to do is to literally whitewash and censor the site,” said Philadelphia attorney Michael Coard, the founder of Avenging the Ancestor’s Coalition – a group that Coard founded in 2002 to launch a movement to convince Philadelphia to build the slavery memorial.Portrait of George Washington by Gilbert Stuart painted in 1803.STOCK PHOTO/Getty ImagesIn making his argument, Coard pointed to the proposed removal of images that show the beating and shooting of enslaved Black men.Popular ReadsHe also pointed to what he called “two glaring examples” on the National Park Service website that are “blatantly offensive from a racial standpoint,” as they seek to downplay the severity of slavery and Washington's role in it."One [of the panels] makes the argument that well, slavery under George Washington in Philadelphia at the President's House wasn't really that bad, because the enslaved Black folks there had ‘a modicum of autonomy,'" Coard said.Coard also pointed to new proposed language that highlights Washington’s “discomfort” with slavery, despite the fact that he enslaved hundreds of men, women and children.In this Feb. 19, 2026, file photo Michael Coard, attorney and founder of the Avenging The Ancestors Coalition (ATAC), speaks after National Park Service workers reinstalled a slavery exhibit at the President's House, following a U.S. judge's order to reinstall it, in Philadelphia.Hannah Beier/Reuters, FILE“The second point, in terms of concrete examples, deal with the language on the website that well, George Washington really wasn't a cruel slave master because he had ‘discomfort’ with the issue of slavery,” Coard said.“Now, how the hell can you make that point? Because the fact is that he enslaved 316 Black men, women, and children at Mount Vernon. If he had discomfort, what the hell do you think they had?”A spokesperson for the Interior Department told ABC News that the removal and planned replacement of the panels complies with President Donald Trump’s March 2025 executive order, "Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History.”The order called for the removal of “negative” and “divisive” materials from national parks and content that “disparages” Americans, living or dead.In this Aug. 19, 2025, file photo people walk past an informational panel at President's House Site in Philadelphia.Matt Rourke/AP, FILEThe spokesperson said that the new proposed panels underscore the administration's commitment to "celebrating and acknowledging the full breadth of our nation's history."Coard said that as America celebrates the 250th’s anniversary of its founding, what happens at the President’s House could have a wide-ranging impact in the country.“The President's House site has become basically a test case, almost like the canary in the coal mine,” Coard told ABC News in an interview on Wednesday. “They want to see what the Trump administration can do with this, and if they can destroy this, they [can] destroy similar sites across the country.”

Jul 03, 2026
Maná regresa al Estadio CDMX: ¡Sorpresa musical en el México vs Inglaterra! New

Maná regresa al Estadio CDMX: ¡Sorpresa musical en el México vs Inglaterra!

Este domingo 5 de julio se espera uno de los partidos más importantes de la Selección Mexicana, pues el equipo tricolor se enfrentará ante Inglaterra en el tan esperado quinto partido en donde se juegan el pase a cuartos de final del Mundial 2026.Por tal razón este partido es decisivo para ambas selecciones, en dicho encuentro deportivo se ha confirmado que además de la emoción que se vive en los 90 minutos de partido, en el medio tiempo habrá una sorpresa musical, pues Maná amenizará esos minutos con sus éxitos.Maná en el medio tiempo de México vs InglaterraRecientemente se confirmó que la banda mexicana regresará a la cancha del estadio de la CDMX, pues, cabe mencionar que la agrupación liderada por Fher Olvera estuvo presente en la inauguración del Mundial el pasado 11 de junio en donde interpretó su éxito “Oye Mi amor” haciendo vibrar a la afición quienes cantaron a una sola voz dicho tema.Ahora, Maná regresa al Estadio CDMX para amenizar el medio tiempo del encuentro entre México vs Inglaterra y al igual que en la inauguración, la banda mexicana interpretará una sola canción, aunque hasta el momento se desconoce cuál de todas las que integran su extenso repertorio será la que eligirán para interpretar esa tarde.¿A qué hora cantará Maná en el partido de México vs Inglaterra?Como lo mencionamos en los párrafos anteriores Maná se presentará durante el medio de esta justa deportiva, si bien hace unos días se rumoreaba que la banda mexicana estaría al inicio del partido, mientras que los jugadores estaban en el calentamiento, o si habría un escenario alterno a las afueras del estadio, sin embargo este viernes 3 de julio se confirmó la actuación de los tapatíos en el medio tiempo.Si bien dar una hora exacta no se puede debido a que los tiempos en el fútbol son inciertos, en cuanto el árbitro dé el silbatazo tras haber pasado los 45 minutos del primer tiempo, Maná comenzará a instalarse en la cancha del estadio CMDX.¿A qué hora es el juego el partido de México vs Inglaterra?Este viernes 3 de julio trascendió la información sobre un posible cambio de horario del encuentro entre las selecciones de México e Inglaterra debido a que se espera una fuerte tormenta eléctrica a las 18:00 pm, hora original del partido.Debido a lo anterior es que  presuntamente el partido se adelantará a las 12:00 horas del mediodía de este domingo 5 de julio, esperando que el clima permita que el partido se lleve a cabo sin ningún contratiempo, se espera en los próximos minutos la confirmación de las autoridades deportivas. Cabe recordar que el pasado martes 30 de junio el partido de México vs Ecuador tuvo que retrasarse una hora debido a las fuertes lluvias que azotaron a la capital de nuestro país.

Jul 03, 2026
Albin Kurti's Strategy Meeting with Opposition: Two Options for President Revealed New

Albin Kurti's Strategy Meeting with Opposition: Two Options for President Revealed

TBGazeta Minuti arbn · July 3, 2026 · Uncategorized Sipas burimeve të Gazeta Minuti, kryeministri në detyrë, Albin Kurti, pritet që gjatë ditëve në vijim (javë që vije) t’u dërgojë ftesë për takim liderëve të partive opozitare, ku tema kryesore e diskutimit do të jetë procesi i zgjedhjes së presidentit të ardhshëm të vendit.Burimet të Gazeta Minuti, bëjnë të ditur se gjatë këtij takimi Kurti pritet t’i njoftojë përfaqësuesit e opozitës se synimi i Lëvizja Vetëvendosje është formimi i qeverisë pa partnerë të koalicionit nga opozita, ndërsa bashkëpunimi me partitë e tjera do të kërkohet vetëm në procesin e zgjedhjes së presidentit, për të siguruar konsensusin e nevojshëm.Sipas të njëjtave burime të Gazeta Minuti, Kurti pritet të paraqesë dy opsione për zgjidhjen e çështjes së presidentit.Opsioni i parë është arritja e marrëveshjes për një emër konsensual, të pranueshëm për të gjitha palët politike. Opsioni i dytë parasheh që opozita të propozojë kandidatin e saj për president, ndërsa Lëvizja Vetëvendosje të propozojë kandidatin e vet, duke lënë vendimin përfundimtar në procesin e votimit në Kuvend.Deri më tani nuk ka një konfirmim zyrtar nga Zyra e Kryeministrit apo nga partitë opozitare lidhur me një takim të tillë.Informacioni bazohet në burime të Gazeta Minuti dhe mbetet të shihet nëse ftesa do të dërgohet dhe si do të përgjigjen partitë opozitare.

Jul 03, 2026
Selena Gomez Steals the Show at Taylor Swift's Rehearsal Dinner with Stunning Look New

Selena Gomez Steals the Show at Taylor Swift's Rehearsal Dinner with Stunning Look

When in New York …Selena Gomez looked every inch the modern-day Audrey Hepburn at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding rehearsal dinner at MSG Thursday, clad a custom Oscar de la Renta LBD.The “Only Murders in the Building” star’s stylist, Erin Walsh, shared photos of Gomez’s full outfit on Instagram Friday, including an almost full-length shot of her strapless black lace dress adorned with feminine floral appliqués.Featuring a thigh-high slit and nude under-layer for a sheer illusion, the gown was styled with Jimmy Choo shoes and $40,000 worth of Fernando Jorge diamonds, including delicate drop earrings and a matching pear-cut ring.Selena Gomez dazzled in Oscar de la Renta at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding rehearsal dinner Thursday. erinwalshstyle/InsagramHairdresser Renato Campora swept Gomez’s dark locks into a “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”-style chignon. erinwalshstyle/InsagramAnd stylist Erin Walsh completed Gomez’s look with Fernando Jorge diamonds and Jimmy Choo shoes. erinwalshstyle/InsagramHairdresser Renato Campora swept the actress’ dark locks into a “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”-style chignon, and makeup artist Soo Park created her equally elegant cat eye and soft pink lip.Her glam appears to have incorporated unreleased products from Gomez’s Rare Beauty brand, which the A-lister teased on her own Instagram Thursday while giving fans a peek at her outfit.“SEL in the city,” Walsh captioned her post.Oscar de la Renta is a fitting pick for the “Who Says” singer, who’s serving as one of Swift’s bridesmaids; as part of Gomez’s bridal party last year, the 14-time Grammy winner wore a look from the very same fashion house.The latest on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding Who’s making Taylor Swift’s wedding dress? As a longtime Swiftie and style expert, here are my best guesses Here’s what Travis Kelce will wear to marry Taylor Swift, according to his ‘tailor before Taylor’ Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s wedding guests face brutal travel delays before MSG nuptials How Travis Kelce is spending final days before massive Taylor Swift wedding Taylor Swift enlists help of one of her favorite NYC restaurants for wedding When Swift served as one of Gomez’s bridesmaids last year, she also wore Oscar de la Renta. selenagomez/InstagramShe accessorized her tan sequined cocktail dress with Le Vian jewelry. selenagomez/InstagramSwift paired her tan sequined cocktail dress with Le Vian jewels, including a necklace set with nude diamonds and finished with a pair of opal pendants.Both she and Gomez have worn Oscar de la Renta’s romantic, intricately embellished designs on a number of red carpets in the past as well.And with the brand’s former co-creative directors, Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia, highly favored to dress the “Opalite” singer on her big day, Gomez’s rehearsal-dinner look might well be a very stylish Easter egg. Community GuidelinesWelcome to the Page Six Community!Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space.In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience.Simply put, keep it civil.Your post will/might be rejected if it contains: Spam Insults, profanity, incoherent, obscene or inflammatory language and threats of any kind Attacks on the identity of other commenters or the article's author User accounts will/might be blocked if we notice: Continuous attempts to re-post comments that have been previously moderated/rejected Racist, sexist, or homophobic comments Attempts or tactics that put the site security at risk So, how can you be a power user? Stay on topic and share your passion. Feel free to elaborate to get your point across. 'Like' or 'Dislike' when you are filled with emotions! Protect your community. Use the report tool to alert us when someone breaks the rules. Thanks for reading our community guidelines. Don't forget, freedom of speech is not the freedom of reach!

Jul 03, 2026
Missing Soccer Fan Found in Pub Unaware of International Search New

Missing Soccer Fan Found in Pub Unaware of International Search

An England soccer fan who vanished while traveling to the US for the World Cup was found safe in Spain — “blissfully unaware” of his family’s anguished search for him. Michael Hewitt, 65, last spoke with his family in Barcelona on June 21, one day after the diehard Leeds United fan jetted out of the UK, Leeds Live reported.Michael Hewitt, 65, was found safe in Barcelona after a grueling 10-day search. Jam PressHewitt was in Spain for a short layover before he was set to fly out to Boston, where England played out a 0-0 draw against Ghana last Wednesday.But after losing his phone — which contained all his travel tickets — he became stuck in Barcelona, his brother, Gary, told the US Sun. “He lost his phone soon after arriving in Barcelona, and didn’t know any of the phone numbers stored on it,” Gary told the outlet.“He didn’t think to go to the Embassy as he still had his passport and money, so didn’t think they’d be interested,” he said.Hewitt, known affectionately by his nickname “Little Mick,” didn’t have access to the internet and was “blissfully unaware” that his family was desperately searching for him. “Instead, he just got on with enjoying Barcelona, watching the England matches in the bars.”His family last saw Facebook photos of him at a bar in the European city before he lost contact. The diehard Leeds United soccer fan lost his phone during his layover and did not see his family’s attempts to contact him. Jam PressAfter 10 days, the British Embassy in Spain tracked down the soccer fan’s hotel through his card payments and put him in touch with his family. Jam PressThe Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and Interpol launched an investigation into Hewitt’s disappearance, as relatives urged locals to spread posts about him. After 10 days, the British Embassy in Spain tracked down the soccer fan’s hotel through his card payments and put him in touch with his family the next day.Gary wrote in a Facebook statement that the family was grateful to have a happy ending after the terrifying search.“As a family, we desperately wanted an embarrassingly simple but happy ending to this horrendous episode, and we now have that,” Gary said.“It’s amazing what can be achieved when the good people of the world go Marching on Together,” he said — a nod to the anthem of Leeds United.

Jul 03, 2026