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Democrats press White House over ballroom donations - Roll Call

Democrats are demanding more information about donations from large tech companies to Trump’s White House ballroom project.

Roll Call

Arizonans warned against licking toxic toads that have appeared after heavy rainfall

The National Park Service issued a similar warning in 2022 about the deadly risks of licking toxic Sonoran Desert toads

The Independent UK

At America's national parks in the Trump era, the arc of history bends toward revisionism

The National Park Service under President Donald Trump is looking to reshape what it tells Americans about their history

The Independent UK

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Climbing Star Balin Miller, 23, Dies After Fall From Yosemite's El Capitan

Rising alpinist Balin Miller, 23, who made history with solo ascents in Alaska, dies after rappelling accident on Yosemite's El Capitan during technical climb.

International Business Times UK

Statue of Trump and Epstein holding hands is back on D.C.'s National Mall

It's "risen from the rubble" like a "confederate general forced back onto a public square," the artists said.

Axios

Statue of Trump and Jeffrey Epstein holding hands mysteriously reappears on National Mall

The 12-foot-tall statue is titled ‘Best Friends Forever’

The Independent UK

What Happens to National Parks During a Government Shutdown?

A guide to what stays open and what's at risk — and how to plan your park trips when federal funding stalls.

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Chunk, a 540kg bear with a broken jaw, wins Alaska’s popular Fat Bear Week competition

Voters follow 12 bears in Alaska’s Katmai National Park and Preserve on live webcams and cast ballots in a bracket-style, single-elimination tournament that lasts a week.

Euronews

Parts of Grand Canyon reopening months after devastating wildfire

The blaze destroyed a historic lodge and dozens of cabins

The Independent UK

Trump-Epstein 'Best Friends Forever' Statue Removed From National Mall After One Day Despite Permit

Statue of Trump dancing with Epstein erected on National Mall is swiftly removed by Park Service. The stunt revived scrutiny over Trump's ties to Epstein.

International Business Times UK

Statue 'celebrating' Trump and Epstein friendship placed near White House

A giant statue has been erected near the White House to celebrate the friendship between US President Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein

Evening Standard

What is Fat Bear Week? Alaska's chunkiest brown bears compete for title in viral contest

Viewers can watch live streams and vote online to determine which bear has packed on the most weight after feasting on salmon.

Euronews

Bucolic battlefield: a California seashore says goodbye to dairy farms – and hopes to heal

After a years-long battle, organic dairy ranches are being expelled from Point Reyes national seashore to revitalize the ecosystem

The Guardian - US

Hidden treasures of America’s national parks are closer than you might think

When people think about national parks, they often think about the most famous ones – places like Yellowstone, Yosemite, Denali, Acadia, Glacier, Everglades and the Great Smoky Mountains. These are among the nation’s most sought-after destinations, with awe-inspiring scenery, abundant wildlife and places for adventure and recreation.

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Hundreds of staff at California national parks to unionize amid Trump turmoil

More than 97% at Yosemite and Sequoia & Kings Canyon parks voted to unionize as president enacts major cuts

The Independent UK

A charred Grand Canyon mascot is recovered from the rubble. Can Brighty the Burro be saved?

One of the first chores for the team will be testing for any toxic materials on the sculpture

The Conversation

Moose have lived in Colorado for centuries – unpacking the evidence from history, archaeology and oral traditions

Moose are on the loose in the southern Rockies.

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Long lines and scientists forced to clean bathrooms – America's national parks struggle with a significantly reduced workforce after Trump's mass firings

The National Park Service is struggling through a busy summer, after thousands of employees lost their jobs or took redundancy

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The Independent UK

JD Vance blames Secret Service over raising of Ohio river level to accommodate VP’s birthday kayaking trip

JD Vance’s office claimed the vice president was ‘unaware’ that the water levels had been raised to accommodate his trip

The Independent UK

JD Vance’s team ordered the water levels in Ohio to be raised so he would have ‘ideal kayaking conditions’, report claims

Vice President JD Vance was on a family vacation in south-western Ohio last week and spotted by locals canoeing down the Little Miami River on his birthday

The Independent UK

Hegseth announces return of Confederate statue that whitewashes slavery to Arlington Cemetery: ‘We honor it’

‘It never should have been taken down by woke lemmings. Unlike the Left, we don’t believe in erasing American history,’ Defense Secretary says

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“And These People Reproduce”: Guy Violates Yellowstone Trespassing Rules, Netizens Respond Wittily

Netizens spot some weird dude trespassing on delicate bacterial mats in Yellowstone National Park.

The Independent UK

Statue of Confederate general torn down in 2020 protests to be restored in Washington DC

In June 2020, the Albert Pike statue near D.C. police headquarters was toppled and vandalized by protesters

The Conversation

National parks are key conservation areas for wildlife and natural resources

The United States’ national parks have an inherent contradiction. The federal law that created the National Park Service says the agency – and the parks – must “conserve the scenery and the natural and historic objects and the wildlife … unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations.”

The Conversation

Yosemite embodies the long war over US national park privatization

The Trump administration’s cuts to the National Park Service’s budget and staffing have raised concerns among park advocates and the public that the administration is aiming to further privatize the national parks.

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