Author: Justin M. Larson

The White House plans to conduct a wide-ranging review of the Smithsonian Institution’s museum exhibitions, materials and operations ahead of America’s 250th anniversary next year to ensure the museums align with President Donald Trump’s view of American history, a White House official confirmed to ABC News.In a letter sent to Lonnie Bunch, the secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, the White House writes that it wants to ensure that the museums “reflect the unity, progress, and enduring values that define the American story.”This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Source link

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A train that may be carrying hazardous materials derailed in Palo Pinto County, Texas, on Tuesday, according to local officials.The incident occurred at about 2 p.m., local time, over a railroad bridge on Coalville Road, about two miles east of Gordon, Texas, according to Palo Pinto County emergency services.The train was from Union Pacific Railroad, the company confirmed to ABC News. Approximately 35 Union Pacific cars were derailed.Union Pacific said no one was injured in the derailment.A train has derailed at the Coalville Rd Bridge in Palo Pinto County, Texas, Aug. 12, 2025.Palo Pinto County ESD1/FacebookPalo Pinto County emergency services…

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That warning comes from the UN World Food Programme (WFP) in a tweet posted on Tuesday, calling for more aid to be allowed into the enclave by Israeli authorities. Gaza’s Ministry of Health reported that five people died over the past 24 hours due to malnutrition and starvation, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said in its latest update. This brings the total number of malnutrition-related deaths to 227, including 103 children, since October 2023.  Still not enough aidHumanitarians continue to decry the low level of supplies entering Gaza, which remains a fraction of what is needed to…

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‘The Big Money Show’ panel discusses Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s predictions on trade talks being completed by October as they highlight the administration’s push for ‘America First’ wins amid rising global pressure. President Donald Trump on Tuesday slammed Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon over a report showing that American consumers and businesses are shouldering the burden of tariffs, telling him to “focus on being a DJ.” Trump’s comments follow a report compiled by Goldman Sachs economists that showed U.S. businesses and consumers are paying the bulk of the cost of the president’s tariffs, which are taxes on imports, rather than foreign countries…

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Kourtney Blasted For Risky Boat Trip With Baby Rocky; Her Reaction Stuns FansKourtney Kardashian found herself at the center of an online backlash after posting a photo of her 21-month-old son, Rocky, enjoying a boat ride, without a life jacket. The image sparked instant outrage, with fans warning of serious water safety risks and questioning why boating rules weren’t followed. Some called the move “dangerous” and even “against the law.” Refusing to ignore the criticism, Kourtney addressed it directly on Instagram Stories, sharing a picture of a child-sized vest and confirming, “Update, bought a life vest that fits.” She thanked…

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The gunman who attacked the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s campus on Friday may have fired several hundred rounds, law enforcement said on Tuesday.During a news conference, Chris Hosey, director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), said almost 500 shell casings were recovered. Of those rounds, about 200 struck facilities on the CDC campus.It’s unclear how many came from the gunman and how many came from law enforcement exchanging gunfire.Hosey said that the suspect, 30-year-old Patrick Joseph White, had a long gun that belonged to his father during the attack.Hosey added that White’s parents are “fully cooperating” with…

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“I condemn the killing of journalists Anas Al-Sharif, Mohammed Qreiqeh, Ibrahim Zaher, Mohammed Noufal, Moamen Aliwa, and Mohammed Al-Khaldi and call for a thorough and transparent investigation,” UNESCO’s Director-General, Audrey Azoulay, said in a statement on Tuesday.Five of the six worked for the influential Qatari-based media organization, Al Jazeera: Anas Al-Sharif and Mohammed Qreiqeh were on air correspondents, while Ibrahim Zaher, Mohammed Noufal and Moamen Aliwa worked as camera operators. Mohammed Al-Khaldi was a freelance photojournalist.  They were reportedly killed by an Israeli attack on a tent used by media personnel at the entrance of Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City.Blatant,…

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