Lower-court rulings would have blocked construction of the 90,000-square-foot ballroom after finding that the Trump administration should have first sought approval from Congress.
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Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is set to depart his role at the Pentagon in the coming days, leaving the Trump administration after being embroiled in a months-long turf war with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to two sources familiar with internal deliberations. Driscoll spoke with President Trump about the “current state” of the Army and [...]
President Trump dismissed concerns that the war in Iran was draining American munitions, saying, "This is a relatively little war for us." He also touts the oil agreement with Venezuela, securing U.S. majority control over millions of barrels of oil, aiming to lower American gas prices amid ongoing conflict with Iran. #trump #venezuela #oil #gas #iran #iranwar
U.S. Army Special Forces veteran Jim Hanson discusses the geopolitical implications of President Donald Trump’s Venezuela oil deal and the U.S. weighing potential strikes against Iran on ‘The Evening Edit.’ #fox #foxbusiness #media #breakingnews #us #usa #new #news #breaking #theeveningedit #iran #donaldtrump #trump #venezuela #straitofhormuz #military #geopolitics #foreignpolicy #middleeast #oil #energy #nationalSecurity #usmilitary
A second-grade teacher in Atlanta has set up a so-called “gas station” corner where students can pass gas during class, a move praised by some for normalizing bodily functions but questioned by others who see it as another distraction from real learning. Candy Sydney-Browning, a 36-year-old teacher at Dobbs Elementary School in Atlanta, recently drew […] The post Atlanta teacher introduces 'gas station' corner for students, sparking debate over classroom priorities appeared first on American Almanac .
A second-grade teacher in Atlanta has set up a so-called “gas station” corner where students can pass gas during class, a move praised by some for normalizing bodily functions but questioned by others who see it as another distraction from real learning. Candy Sydney-Browning, a 36-year-old teacher at Dobbs Elementary School in Atlanta, recently drew national attention after her TikTok video showing her classroom’s designated “gas station” area went viral, racking up hundreds of thousands of likes and sparking a flurry of debate. In the video, Sydney-Browning explains that students who feel the urge to pass gas can simply get up, walk over to a marked spot in the classroom, and return to their seat, all without seeking…Open
Samantha Strable, a 26-year-old influencer who sparked international backlash after snatching a baby wombat from its mother in Australia, has now received a suspended jail sentence and probation in a Wyoming court over unrelated hunting violations, a turn that critics say raises questions about accountability and the culture of online celebrity. Strable, who is also […] The post American influencer sentenced in Wyoming as wombat video outrage follows her from Australia appeared first on American Almanac .
Samantha Strable, a 26-year-old influencer who sparked international backlash after snatching a baby wombat from its mother in Australia, has now received a suspended jail sentence and probation in a Wyoming court over unrelated hunting violations, a turn that critics say raises questions about accountability and the culture of online celebrity. Strable, who is also known online as Sam Jones, pleaded no contest in a U.S. court this week to hunting without a guide, resulting in 12 months of probation, a 180-day suspended jail sentence, and $800 in fines and court fees. Prosecutors had initially accused her of falsely claiming Wyoming residency to obtain hunting permits, but she was cleared of seven other related charges, including taking…Open
Howard Stern’s SiriusXM show will soon stream on HBO Max in a new video format, with SiriusXM confirming major lineup changes and the end of a longtime Stern channel. For the first time, Howard Stern’s live SiriusXM broadcast is being adapted into episodes for HBO Max, with new content set to launch this September. SiriusXM […] The post Howard Stern’s SiriusXM show to debut on HBO Max as new streaming deal launches appeared first on American Almanac .
Howard Stern’s SiriusXM show will soon stream on HBO Max in a new video format, with SiriusXM confirming major lineup changes and the end of a longtime Stern channel. For the first time, Howard Stern’s live SiriusXM broadcast is being adapted into episodes for HBO Max, with new content set to launch this September. SiriusXM announced that 40 cameras will record the live show’s conversations, allowing fans to watch a streamable version on HBO Max, along with periodic extras. The arrangement marks a significant expansion for Stern’s reach, moving beyond traditional satellite radio platforms and onto a major streaming service. The timeline laid out by SiriusXM points to a two-stage rollout. The new season of Stern’s SiriusXM show…Open
Dolly Parton’s estate has announced a two-day, two-country festival called Dollyfest for 2027 in Nashville and London, promising a celebration true to her wishes rather than a traditional memorial. Dolly Parton’s influence stretched far beyond country music, and now her estate is organizing a large-scale tribute that aims to honor her legacy on her own […] The post Dolly Parton’s estate plans “Dollyfest” tribute for Nashville and London in 2027 appeared first on American Almanac .
Dolly Parton’s estate has announced a two-day, two-country festival called Dollyfest for 2027 in Nashville and London, promising a celebration true to her wishes rather than a traditional memorial. Dolly Parton’s influence stretched far beyond country music, and now her estate is organizing a large-scale tribute that aims to honor her legacy on her own terms. The announcement for the event, named Dollyfest, came from her estate and longtime manager Danny Nozell. According to The Hollywood Reporter , the festival will take place at two locations, Nashville and London, sometime in 2027. The plan, as described by Nozell, was rooted in Parton’s own vision. Dollyfest was originally conceived as a celebration for Parton’s 80th…Open
Ten pupils from King Charles’s former school have helped uncover what is believed to be a 1,000-year-old Viking church beneath a newer building on the abandoned Orkney island of Swona, working alongside professional archaeologists in a hands-on dig that could shed new light on Scotland’s early Christian past. During a six-day summer trip, ten students […] The post Students from Gordonstoun uncover medieval church remains on deserted Orkney island appeared first on American Almanac .
Ten pupils from King Charles’s former school have helped uncover what is believed to be a 1,000-year-old Viking church beneath a newer building on the abandoned Orkney island of Swona, working alongside professional archaeologists in a hands-on dig that could shed new light on Scotland’s early Christian past. During a six-day summer trip, ten students from Gordonstoun School worked closely with archaeologists from the Orkney Research Centre for Archaeology (Orca) to excavate part of Swona, an island left deserted since 1974. The group, joined by housemaster Dan McLean, dug a test pit, cleared weeds, and discovered a stone step just under the surface, leading to what would have been the altar of a medieval church. Radiocarbon samples…Open