• Massive 300-foot U.S. flag draped over Hoover Dam for America's 250th anniversary
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    Massive 300-foot U.S. flag draped over Hoover Dam for America’s 250th anniversary

    May 29, 2026 - By 

    The Hoover Dam, built during the Great Depression, is one of the nation’s biggest infrastructure achievements. WASHINGTON — A massive 300-foot-wide, 150-foot-tall American flag has been draped over the Hoover Dam in Nevada as part of the celebration for America’s 250th anniversary. The installation went up on Memorial Day to honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to the country, and will light up each night until July 4. The display uses more than 550 automated LED lights and is completely powered by the dam’s hydroelectricity. According to officials, the American flag weighs about 2,000 pounds…

  • Vermont becomes first U.S. state to ban paraquat herbicide over possible link to Parkinson’s
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    Vermont becomes first U.S. state to ban paraquat herbicide over possible link to Parkinson’s

    May 29, 2026 - By 

    The Michael J. Fox Foundation praised Vermont’s ban as a public health milestone. WASHINGTON — Vermont became the first U.S. state to ban the weed-killing herbicide paraquat dichloride this week after lawmakers pointed to research that claims the chemical increases the risk of Parkinson’s disease. Gov. Phil Scott signed H. 739, “an act prohibiting the use and sale of the herbicide paraquat,” into law on Tuesday after the paraquat ban passed in bipartisan votes from both chambers of the Vermont General Assembly. This story continues below. Leadership at the Michael J. Fox Foundation, a Parkinson’s disease nonprofit,…

  • New U.S. quarter honoring America’s 250th birthday begins shipping next month
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    New U.S. quarter honoring America’s 250th birthday begins shipping next month

    May 28, 2026 - By 

    The 2026 semiquincentennial quarter features Thomas Jefferson and the Liberty Bell as part of the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary celebration. WASHINGTON — The United States Mint will start shipping its new 2026 Semiquincentennial Quarter honoring the Declaration of Independence to the Federal Reserve on June 1, in one of the latest releases tied to the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary. The coin’s heads side features Thomas Jefferson, the principal author of the Declaration of Independence and the nation’s third president. The inscriptions include “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” and “1776 ~ 2026.” The tails side depicts the Liberty Bell…

  • U.S. Chemical Safety Board to investigate fatal tank implosion at Longview paper mill
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    U.S. Chemical Safety Board to investigate fatal tank implosion at Longview paper mill

    May 27, 2026 - By 

    The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board said a team of investigators would arrive at the paper mill Wednesday. The implosion involved white liquor, a highly corrosive chemical used in paper and pulp processing to dissolve wood chips into pulp. Officials said a 900,000-gallon tank storing the substance ruptured with 90,000 gallons of the chemical still inside. Previously, officials said the tank held only 80,000 gallons. This story continues below. “The CSB is opening an investigation into this tragic incident to determine how it happened and what can be done to prevent something like this from…

  • U.S. men's national team releases official 2026 World Cup roster
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    U.S. men’s national team releases official 2026 World Cup roster

    May 27, 2026 - By 

    The roster announcement came less than three weeks before the tournament opens across the United States, Canada and Mexico. UNITED STATES, — As the countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup enters its final weeks, the United States men’s national soccer team unveiled the 26 players who will represent the country for the sport’s biggest tournament. The roster looks familiar, as all 26 names were on the leaked roster that was published last Saturday. This story continues below. U.S. Soccer head coach Mauricio Pochettino officially revealed the roster during a nationally televised event in New York. The…