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Trump team removed plaque critical of Confederate monument in Arlington cemetery

The Trump administration has worked to restore monuments tied to Confederate leaders while criticizing Smithsonian exhibits that touch on slavery

The Independent UK

Smithsonian chief steps down amid Trump pressure over how US history is presented

The Smithsonian announced Tuesday that Secretary Lonnie Bunch will leave his post at the end of the year as the institution faces continued scrutiny from the Trump administration over how its museums present US history.

France 24

Smithsonian head retiring amid feuds

The move comes after the White House labeled Smithsonian leadership radicals

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The Latest: Canada strikes back with tariffs on about $20 billion worth of US goods

Canada struck back at U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday with tariffs on about $20 billion worth of U.S. goods, in response to his latest round of tariffs on Canada

The Independent UK

Smithsonian head quits after clashing with Trump over US history

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The Independent UK

Smithsonian Institution secretary to retire amid Trump attacks on museum independence

‘I have to be honest, it has been stressful,’ says Lonnie Bunch III

The Guardian - US

Trump attacks drive first Black head of the Smithsonian Institution into retirement

Lonnie Bunch says the decision has been made ‘with very mixed emotions’

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With Bunch set to depart Smithsonian, Democrats urge ‘full history’

As Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch announced he will be leaving his role by the end of the year, Democrats in Congress praised him for trying to show the “full history” of America. Bunch was the first African American and the first historian to be appointed to the role. He has…

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Science says flamingos don’t start out pink: Here’s how their food changes the color of their feathers

Canthaxanthin is one of the major carotenoids associated with flamingo coloration. Astaxanthin and other carotenoid derivatives can also contribute to their red, pink and orange hues.

The Economic Times

CJ Roberts and the Smithsonian Bypass Congress To Build New Latino Museum

On the same day that he accuses President Trump of bypassing Congress to build a new structure, his own entity bypasses Congress to build a new structure.

Reason

Built in 1881 and closed in 2004 over structural problems, a Smithsonian building restored for $55 million has finally been chosen for a permanent new life

The Smithsonian Board of Regents has officially selected the Arts and Industries Building as the site for the National Museum of the American Latino, concluding a prolonged discussion regarding its permanent home on the National Mall. Once renovated and modernized, this historic structure, which dates back to 1881, will eliminate…

The Times of India

A Tulsa house from ‘The Outsiders’ was falling apart; Danny Boy O’Connor turned it into a museum

Danny Boy O'Connor stumbled upon the crumbling Outsiders house in Tulsa and recognized its historical significance. With a vision of honoring the classic novel, he acquired the property and launched an extensive restoration project. Supported by S.E. Hinton herself, the endeavor took over three years and substantial funds to bring…

The Times of India

In 2016, researchers restored 452 meters of Maryland's Muddy Creek with woodchips, sand and gravel. 2 years later, monitoring found suspended sediment fell 73.8%, improving stream function

Muddy Creek is a tributary of the Rhode River and flows through the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, an important site for ecological research as well as a popular destination for local hikers.

The Economic Times

A Wisconsin newspaper publisher in 1866 tried to automate ticket numbering. Then one question from a fellow inventor eventually helped create the typewriter and QWERTY keyboard we still use today

The year 1866 marked a pivotal moment in communication history with Christopher Sholes' invention of the QWERTY keyboard layout. This groundbreaking design not only reshaped how people wrote but also facilitated quicker business transactions. The Sholes and Glidden typewriter emerged after its patent by E. Remington & Sons, showcasing the…

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In 1999, the Azores protected forest for the endangered Azores bullfinch; two decades of restoration later, surveys estimated about 1,300 birds in suitable habitat

Thanks to dedicated conservation initiatives, the Azores bullfinch population has shown remarkable recovery after years of effort. Efforts to restore its habitat, particularly through the revival of native laurel forests, were instrumental. By eliminating invasive species and planting over 500,000 native trees, the bird's conservation status improved from critically endangered…

The Economic Times

In 1240s, three trading ships vanished in a Menorca cove, archaeologists have now found their wrecks and a possible clue: a sudden meteotsunami

The three ships represent more than the remains of a possible natural disaster beneath the water. Their cargoes offer valuable clues about what medieval merchants traded, where those goods originated and how Christian and Muslim communities connected and interacted through commerce.

The Times of India

In 1968, a California man began building a castle from scrap steel, bottles and old motorcycles; 20 years later it had a 74-foot clock tower

On his family farm, Michael Rubel created a breathtaking castle using recycled bottles and other reclaimed materials over nearly two decades. This visionary project transformed into a sprawling twenty-two thousand square foot monument, aided by the dedication of hundreds of volunteers. Today, Rubel Castle stands as a celebrated Californian landmark,…

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Inside IndyCar’s Washington, D.C. race: 288,000 ticket requests and a 13-person team

The Freedom 250 drew 288,000 ticket requests and required 1,350 pages of permits, with Penske relying on a tiny core team and local partners to build the National Mall event

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In 1942, a US soldier wrote 300 love letters to his wife; 80 years later the mysterious box appeared at a USO office

In 2022, a cardboard box containing more than 300 letters written by a US Army soldier during the Second World War arrived unexpectedly at a United Service Organisations (USO) office in New York. The letters belonged to Louis ‘Speedy’ Weber, a young soldier who spent years overseas writing to his…

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In 1973, a Wisconsin teenager moved to Alaska; 12 years later, she drove into a storm her rivals avoided and became the first woman to win the Iditarod

In 1985, Libby Riddles etched her name in history as the first female champion of the Iditarod. During the race, she made a pivotal choice to push through an intense storm, propelling her ahead of competitors who chose to take shelter. Battling against harsh conditions and physical exhaustion, Riddles showcased…

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Danube River reveals Nazi warships hidden underwater for 80 years: Record-low water levels are exposing the World War II wrecks near Serbia

The Danube River has fallen to exceptionally low levels this summer, exposing the remains of Nazi-era warships that have spent more than eight decades beneath its waters near Prahovo, Serbia. The wrecks are part of a much larger graveyard of vessels deliberately sunk in 1944 as German forces retreated from…

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The golden lion tamarin seen on a R$20 banknote nearly vanished from Brazil: Zoologist Devra Kleiman helped bring it back

Once teetering on the brink of extinction with just two hundred golden lion tamarins left, Brazil has witnessed a remarkable turnaround thanks to the efforts spearheaded by Devra Kleiman. Through a blend of captive breeding and dedicated habitat protection, these programs have successfully reintroduced captive-born tamarins into their natural forests.…

The Independent UK

Why several Smithsonian museums suddenly closed today

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The Independent UK

Smithsonian reveals why it shut down several museums in DC

All seven of the affected sites are located along the south side of the National Mall on Jefferson Drive Southwest

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