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Speedballing – the deadly mix of stimulants and opioids – requires a new approach to prevention and treatment

Speedballing – the practice of combining a stimulant like cocaine or methamphetamine with an opioid such as heroin or fentanyl – has evolved from a niche subculture to a widespread public health crisis. The practice stems from the early 1900s when World War I soldiers were often treated with a…

The Conversation

Sunken warships from WWI and WWII are ticking pollution time bombs at the bottom of our oceans

As rusting war-era ships decay on the seafloor, their toxic cargoes pose an urgent but often overlooked environmental risk.

Euronews

Goldman Sachs says Trump’s spending plan won’t stop the national debt from hitting ‘unsustainable’ highs not seen since World War II

If borrowing costs remain high, future lawmakers could be left in a tough spot.

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36 Incredible History Moments That Were Caught On Camera Decades Ago

History and photography have always been good buddies.

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Army restores the names of seven bases that lost their Confederate-linked names under Biden

Seven Army bases whose names were changed in 2023 because they honored Confederate leaders are all reverting back to their original names

The Independent UK

The Nazi crusade against modern art

The Third Reich sought to cleanse Germany of "decadent" art. Maybe it's just a history lesson with no relevance

Salon

10 Freebies for National Donut Day (June 6)

National Donut Day is here, and it’s time to indulge in your favorite fried confections without spending a dime. Celebrated annually on the first Friday of June, this delightful holiday originated in 1938 to honor the Salvation Army “Donut Lassies” who served donuts to soldiers during World War I. Today,…

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Inside a historic church painted with murals that reflect searing social commentary

Workers have completed a phase of conservation work on historic murals by the late artist Maxo Vanka at St. Nicholas Croatian Catholic Church near Pittsburgh

The Independent UK

Deminers Comb Belgian Countryside For Remnants Of Great War

Working with the utmost care, a Belgian deminer wiggled a century-old artillery shell from the soil and deposited it safely in a sandbox in the back of his truck.

International Business Times

Believe it or not, there was a time when the US government built beautiful homes for working-class Americans to deal with a housing crisis

In 1918, as World War I intensified overseas, the U.S. government embarked on a radical experiment: It quietly became the nation’s largest housing developer, designing and constructing more than 80 new communities across 26 states in just two years.

The Conversation

Who Were the Black Sox? A Look Back at the Scandal After Their Reinstatement

Baseball's darkest moment was thrust back into the spotlight Tuesday.

Sports Illustrated

Trump Mocked for Sharing Photo of Soldiers at Iwo Jima on Anniversary of WWII Europe Victory: 'What an Embarrassment'

President Donald Trump shared an image of Iwo Jima to mark the first official Victory Day for World War II.

Latin Times

‘Historical Leaks’: 34 Must-See Historical Pictures, Ranging From Wholesome To Heartbreaking

Historical pictures are likely the closest thing to time travel we have so far.

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Trump designates Thursday as a day for US to celebrate victory in World War II. Here's what it means

President Donald Trump has issued a proclamation designating Thursday as a day for the United States to celebrate victory during World War II

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Thousands of people gather near Buckingham Palace to mark the 80th anniversary of V-E Day

Thousands of people have lined the roads around the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace as British and allied troops paraded past at the start of four days of pageantry to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe

Latin Times

Trump Renaming Veteran's Day to Celebrate World War I Victory Causes Outrage: 'This Is a Slap in the Face'

President Donald Trump has proclaimed that November 11 will no longer be Veteran's Day, instead, it will be "Victory Day for World War I."

The Independent UK

Trump is renaming Veterans Day to honor World War I soldiers - but nobody knows why

The president also revealed he wants to change the name of VE-Day on May 8 to ‘Victory Day for World War II’

International Business Times

Poppies Flourish At Tower Of London For WWII Anniversary

Britain's iconic Tower of London will be covered in a cascading installation of 30,000 red ceramic poppies to mark 80 years since the end of World War II. The tribute, called "The Tower Remembers" will be unveiled to the public on Thursday, May 8, which is celebrated as Victory in…

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Australian politicians lambast ‘neo-Nazi hecklers’ at Anzac Day memorial service

Anzac Day commemorates anniversary of first major military action by Australian and New Zealand Army Corps during World War I

The Independent UK

Princess Anne joins solemn ceremony in Turkey marking 110th anniversary of WWI battle

Britain’s Princess Anne joined a dawn ceremony near the World War I battlefields on Turkey’s Gallipoli Peninsula to remember the Australian and New Zealand soldiers who lost their lives in an ill-fated battle 110 years ago

AAP

New generation honours veterans' sacrifice on Anzac Day

Sydney's streets were packed to honour past and present military members, with those actively serving stressing the importance of remembering the past.

AAP

Aussie soldiers' bodies found 107 years after battle

The remains of four World War I soldiers have been discovered by a dedicated team during a fieldwork activity in northern France ahead of Anzac Day.

The Independent UK

Fort Benning takes back its old name, but to honor a different soldier

The Army is restoring the name Fort Benning to its storied training post in Georgia, only this time it will honor an 18-year-old corporal who fought in World War I rather than a Confederate general

The Conversation

Trump is using the Alien Enemies Act to deport immigrants – but the 18th-century law has been invoked only during times of war

As President Donald Trump often promised during his 2024 presidential campaign, on March 15, 2025, he invoked an obscure 18th-century law called the Alien Enemies Act to justify deporting 137 Venezuelans he says are associated with a Venezuelan gang.

The Independent UK

The Alien Enemies Act: What to know about a 1798 law that Trump has invoked for deportations

The U.S. deported hundreds of immigrants after President Donald Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act for the first time since World War II

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