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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

The Independent UK

Best Bird Friendly® Coffee Brands in 2026: Ranked Picks for Shade-Grown, Biodiversity-Forward Coffee

Best Bird Friendly coffee brands in 2026, ranked. Compare shade-grown, certified picks and see why Dean's Beans leads for quality and transparency.

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Brazil has a 1,565-square-kilometre "desert" that floods every rainy season; freshwater lagoons appear between white dunes, then vanish

Northeast Brazil's Lençóis Maranhenses transforms annually with thousands of turquoise lagoons. Heavy rains fill hollows between sand dunes, creating temporary freshwater bodies. These lagoons connect to rivers, allowing fish to inhabit them seasonally. The wolf fish survives dry periods by burying itself in the muck. This dynamic dune field offers…

The Times of India

In 1905, an American Black woman suffering from scalp ailment and hair loss experimented and developed a line of haircare and became first female self-made millionaire in the US: How Madam C.J. Walker built her empire?

In 1905, an American Black woman suffering from scalp ailment and hair loss began developing haircare products for Black women. Madam C.J. Walker turned her experience into a business, created a national sales network, opened beauty schools, supported education and fought lynching. Her company made her one of the first…

The Economic Times

Trump and Musk's history obsession

The frenemies' strange obsession with historical "accuracy" has disturbing connections to big AI

Salon

Trump orders warning signs outside Smithsonian to claim national museum ‘does not present American history’

The signs will be installed by the National Parks Service along sidewalks and walkways near the museum

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'White, male, Christian' report drives Trump's disclaimer push at US history museum

The 162-page report also alleged that the institution does not adequately acknowledge the "constructive role of Christian belief" in shaping the United States. It further claimed that "White, male, and Christian Americans are regularly denigrated as the alleged embodiment of oppressive power structures." Since the Smithsonian operates independently of the…

The Times of India

Trump escalates Smithsonian attack with order for signs outside history museum

President directs interior department to display signs outside museum that accuse institution of inaccuracy

The Guardian - US

Fight at the museum

Lawmakers went for a Smithsonian sequel this week, as a top museum official and a nearly identical group of witnesses appeared for their second congressional hearing. Republicans have thrust the National Museum of American History into the spotlight and accused it of rewriting history two days in a row, first…

Roll Call

Republicans in Congress probe history museum, echoing Trump

As lawmakers clashed with a top Smithsonian official at a Tuesday hearing, they ping-ponged between small details — like items sold in the gift shop — and the loftiest American ideals. Republicans accused Anthea M. Hartig, director of the National Museum of American History, of trying to “rewrite” the country’s past…

Roll Call

Smithsonian history museum chief rejects White House criticism of its leaders as radical activists

The director of the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History is pushing back against a White House report labeling the institution's leadership as radical activists

The Independent UK

39 Bizarre And Brilliant Maps That Prove Geography Is Way Cooler Than You Remember

Maps can show us much more than where one country ends and another begins. With the right information, they can reveal surprising patterns and unexpected connections that make the world feel completely different. We gathered some of the coolest and most fascinating examples from two online communities dedicated to interesting…

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As Trump threatens the Smithsonian, Congress is on the sidelines

As the White House accuses the Smithsonian Institution of “ideological capture,” it’s put members of Congress in a tough spot as they weigh what, if anything, they can do. A 162-page White House report released last weekend singled out the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, saying it “no longer…

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The Latest: Belgians to challenge FIFA decision to let Folarin Balogun play in World Cup match

The White House says President Donald Trump plans to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa at the NATO summit in Turkey

Latin Times

White House Claims Smithsonian Has Been Captured by 'Radical, Activist Ideology', Says it 'Cannot Be Trusted' to Tell America's Story'

The administration argues that exhibits and educational materials emphasize themes such as gender identity and systemic racism while giving insufficient attention to America's founders

Benzinga

White House Report Accuses Smithsonian of Pushing 'Extreme' Ideology at National Museum of American History

A new White House Domestic Policy Council report accuses Smithsonian leaders of adopting an “ideological” and activist approach…, alleging they are trying to impose ideology on how the National Museum of American History presents the nation’s past.

The Independent UK

White House report says Smithsonian leadership ‘cannot be trusted’ with America’s story

The report comes in the midst of Trump’s aggressive campaign to overhaul some of Washington's most sacred cultural and historic institutions

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Imagining the 250th in Kamala’s America

A celebration of what could have been if the 2024 election had gone differently

The Conversation

How did it feel to be an American colonist in 1776? Probably itchy, achy and slightly nauseated

Trade the tricorn hats, bonnets and homespun shirts for flip flops, sneakers and soccer jerseys, and the intrepid revolutionaries of 1776 would have looked a lot like the people of 2026. But their sense of embodiment and experience of health was markedly different from Americans today.

The Economic Times

Greece's iconic Parthenon is back: One of the world’s most famous temples just reclaimed a lost piece of history

Greece Parthenon restoration: Athens' iconic Parthenon has regained a significant piece of its history with the completion of its western pediment restoration. New marble blocks have been meticulously added, making this section the most complete in over two centuries.

The Economic Times

One of the world’s oldest stories just got an AI makeover, with the voice of an Oscar-winning actor

Homer's epic 'Odyssey' has been reimagined as a 13-hour audiobook, narrated by an AI-generated voice clone of Oscar-winning actor Michael Caine. This innovative use of artificial intelligence in storytelling, while praised by some for blending creativity with technology, sparks debate in Hollywood. Many actors are pushing back, advocating for 'human…

The Economic Times

A major discovery in Denmark is changing what we thought we knew about Vikings

A vast textile production site unearthed in Denmark is challenging the traditional image of Vikings as mere barbarians. Spanning over a million square feet and dating back to the late Iron Age or early Viking Age, the discovery reveals a sophisticated society engaged in extensive international trade. This organized production,…

The Conversation

Where nature draws the map – here are 5 ways to look at the US, without state boundaries

State boundaries can be iconic. Many were drawn by human hands, but some of the most recognizable contours were shaped by nature: the boot of southeastern Louisiana, carved by the Mississippi River, or the ocean waves sculpting the hook of Cape Cod in Massachusetts.

The Conversation

The world agreed to protect 30% of the ocean by 2030 – but marine protection can’t be judged by area alone

The ocean is home to some of the richest biodiversity on Earth. From coral reefs and mangrove forests to the deep sea, marine ecosystems sustain countless species, support coastal communities, regulate the climate and underpin global food security.

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