New 50p coin will mark 80th anniversary of D-Day landings
A new 50p coin will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, depicting Allied soldiers disembarking a landing craft.
The coin design will have the inscription 'D-Day 6 June 1944' along with the names of five assault beaches: Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno, and Sword. [ more ]
New 50p coin will mark 80th anniversary of D-Day landings
A new 50p coin will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, depicting Allied soldiers disembarking a landing craft.
The coin design will have the inscription 'D-Day 6 June 1944' along with the names of five assault beaches: Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno, and Sword. [ more ]
Animal Collective Announce Sung Tongs 20th Anniversary Reissue and Live Album, Share Song
Animal Collective celebrating the 20th anniversary of their LP with a special reissue on colored vinyl and releasing a live recording of Sung Tongs digitally and physically. [ more ]
As Germany's postwar constitution turns 75, threats to its democracy are looming | John Kampfner
Germany celebrates 75 years of democracy, facing tough self-assessment amidst rising right-wing populist parties and challenges to its values. [ more ]
spindle coat rack by koichi futatsumata gently sways when garments are hung on it
Architect Koichi Futatsumata has designed a sleek coat rack called the Spindle that sways when clothing is hung on it.
The Spindle was created to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the fashion brand FUJITO, reflecting the collaboration between Futatsumata and FUJITO's designer. [ more ]
Attention, Chicago White Sox fans: SoxFest will return in January 2025
SoxFest, the fan event hosted by the Chicago White Sox, will return in 2025 after it was canceled the past two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The event provides fans the opportunity to connect with former and current players, coaches, and prospects while looking forward to the upcoming season. [ more ]
White Sox bringing back SoxFest fan convention in 2025
SoxFest is returning next year after a four-year hiatus to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the White Sox's last World Series championship and the franchise's 125th anniversary.
The location of next year's SoxFest has not been announced yet. [ more ]
After a four-year absence, SoxFest is coming back next Jan. 24-25.
A 2025 SoxFest would coincide with the 20th anniversary of the Sox' 2005 World Series championship and the 125-year anniversary of the White Sox organization. [ more ]
Attention, Chicago White Sox fans: SoxFest will return in January 2025
SoxFest, the fan event hosted by the Chicago White Sox, will return in 2025 after it was canceled the past two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The event provides fans the opportunity to connect with former and current players, coaches, and prospects while looking forward to the upcoming season. [ more ]
White Sox bringing back SoxFest fan convention in 2025
SoxFest is returning next year after a four-year hiatus to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the White Sox's last World Series championship and the franchise's 125th anniversary.
The location of next year's SoxFest has not been announced yet. [ more ]
After a four-year absence, SoxFest is coming back next Jan. 24-25.
A 2025 SoxFest would coincide with the 20th anniversary of the Sox' 2005 World Series championship and the 125-year anniversary of the White Sox organization. [ more ]
Year of grief and healing: Monterey Park shooting survivors, victims' families reflect on trauma
Families and survivors of the Monterey Park mass shooting are still coping with trauma nearly a year later, finding ways to honor their loved ones and support each other.
A candlelight vigil is planned for the one-year anniversary of the shooting, but survivors acknowledge that life will never be the same. [ more ]
Year of grief and healing: Monterey Park shooting survivors, victims' families reflect on trauma
Families and survivors of the Monterey Park mass shooting are still coping with trauma nearly a year later, finding ways to honor their loved ones and support each other.
A candlelight vigil is planned for the one-year anniversary of the shooting, but survivors acknowledge that life will never be the same. [ more ]
Mourners to mark 4th anniversary of downing of PS752 by Iranian military | CBC News
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will join mourners in Richmond Hill, Ont., to mark the four-year anniversary of the downing of Flight PS752.
176 people were killed when Iranian officials shot down the Ukraine International Airlines jetliner shortly after takeoff from Tehran in January 2020.
The victims' families have long fought for Iran to take accountability for downing the plane and the case has been referred to the International Court of Justice. [ more ]
The song first appeared in a Pepsi commercial in early 2013 and later provided the soundtrack for a minute-long video following its surprise drop in December of that year. [ more ]
Stuff to do: Frameline Film Fest, Juneteenth, El Rio Realness
Thursday June 15, 2023 Manny's: June Community Happy Hour with Harvey Milk & Alice B. Toklas Dem Club To continue their Pride month events, Manny's is hosting a Community Happy Hour with the Harvey Milk Democratic Club and Alice B. Toklas Democratic Club!At this Thursday happy hour you can meet new faces in your community.
Stuff to do: Frameline Film Fest, Juneteenth, El Rio Realness
Thursday June 15, 2023 Manny's: June Community Happy Hour with Harvey Milk & Alice B. Toklas Dem Club To continue their Pride month events, Manny's is hosting a Community Happy Hour with the Harvey Milk Democratic Club and Alice B. Toklas Democratic Club!At this Thursday happy hour you can meet new faces in your community.
Two years after Haiti president's death, the mystery yields more questions than answers
Haitian President Jovenel Moïse greets a group of Haitians living in South Florida who welcomed him and his wife, Martine Marie Etienne Joseph (far left), as he makes his first visit to Miami as president during a community meeting at the Little Haiti Cultural Center on Friday, June 16, 2017. Days before he was assassinated inside the second-floor bedroom of the home that served as his official residence, Haitian President Jovenel Moïse was warned of threats to his life, several sources have confirmed to the Miami Herald, including one of the individuals who told him foreign mercenaries were in the country.
IPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
Witnesses and House IP Subcommittee Members Skeptical About Extending TRIPS IP Waiver
"The TRIPS waiver was a mistake.Expanding it will make things be worse.It won't help fight COVID, but it will hurt U.S. innovation and it will contribute to other countries realizing their industrial policy goals."- Marc Busch The House of Representatives' Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet today held a hearing titled "IP and Strategic Competition with China: Part II - Prioritizing U.S. Innovation Over Assisting Foreign Adversaries," which focused on the World Trade Organization's (WTO's) agreement on a waiver of IP rights for COVID-19 vaccine technologies under the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) last June.
William voices concern closure some way off' for Grenfell survivors and families
T he Prince of Wales met survivors and relatives who lost loved ones in the Grenfell Tower tragedy and said he was worried that closure seems a long way off for them.Visiting Queen's Park Rangers' stadium in west London, Prince William heard how the football club was still helping the local community nearly six years on from the blaze that killed 72 people.
Two years after Haiti president's death, the mystery yields more questions than answers
Haitian President Jovenel Moïse greets a group of Haitians living in South Florida who welcomed him and his wife, Martine Marie Etienne Joseph (far left), as he makes his first visit to Miami as president during a community meeting at the Little Haiti Cultural Center on Friday, June 16, 2017. Days before he was assassinated inside the second-floor bedroom of the home that served as his official residence, Haitian President Jovenel Moïse was warned of threats to his life, several sources have confirmed to the Miami Herald, including one of the individuals who told him foreign mercenaries were in the country.
IPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
Witnesses and House IP Subcommittee Members Skeptical About Extending TRIPS IP Waiver
"The TRIPS waiver was a mistake.Expanding it will make things be worse.It won't help fight COVID, but it will hurt U.S. innovation and it will contribute to other countries realizing their industrial policy goals."- Marc Busch The House of Representatives' Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet today held a hearing titled "IP and Strategic Competition with China: Part II - Prioritizing U.S. Innovation Over Assisting Foreign Adversaries," which focused on the World Trade Organization's (WTO's) agreement on a waiver of IP rights for COVID-19 vaccine technologies under the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) last June.
William voices concern closure some way off' for Grenfell survivors and families
T he Prince of Wales met survivors and relatives who lost loved ones in the Grenfell Tower tragedy and said he was worried that closure seems a long way off for them.Visiting Queen's Park Rangers' stadium in west London, Prince William heard how the football club was still helping the local community nearly six years on from the blaze that killed 72 people.
Long road to healing: Surfside marks two years since devastating condo collapse
Three bunches of flowers at a memorial at the Tennis Center across the street from the site of Champlain Towers South, 88th Street and Collins Avenue in Surfside, June 22, 2023.jiglesias@elnuevoherald.com Martin Langesfeld said his older sister Nicky's "happy place" was the beach.That's why she moved to a beachfront condo in Surfside.
How the Head of the Universal Hip Hop Museum Spends His Sundays
The Universal Hip Hop Museum, which will be part of Bronx Point, a new mixed-use development with affordable housing in the South Bronx, is not scheduled to open until 2025.But that hasn't stopped Rocky Bucano, the museum's executive director, from celebrating hip-hop's 50th anniversary this year.[R]Evolution of Hip Hop, an exhibition tracing the genre's momentum from 1986 to 1990, will offer free admission this August in honor of the anniversary.
Germany marks 70th anniversary of uprising against Communist dictatorship in east
Germany's parliament on Friday commemorated the 70th anniversary of a popular uprising in the Communist east that was brutally crushed by its Soviet-backed dictatorship.Worsening economic conditions and political repression in East Germany had prompted months of protests, starting in rural areas, that culminated in a call on June 16, 1953, for a general strike.
Family of murder victim say they are broken' as 20k reward offered on second anniversary of death
T he broken' family of a man gunned down outside his south west London home have called for justice as a 20k reward was offered in the hunt for his killers on the second anniversary of his death.Matthias Poleon was 27 when he was ambushed by two men wearing facemasks on the front drive of his Balham home in June 2021.
Grenfell anniversary: Our broken system will not bring those responsible to justice
A s each anniversary comes round, the reality of what happened and what's not changed as a result consumes my headspace.The night we lost our family, friends and neighbours.Eighteen children's lives cut short.The violence of the night will never be forgotten.Wednesday's anniversary feels significant, it marks 72 months since the fire.
People don't feel they have justice 6 years on from Grenfell, says Priest
T he priest of a church that became a focal point for Grenfell fire survivors said people still don't feel they've received justice six years on.Father Gareth Wardell, of St Clement Church - a short walk from the tower, has supported many victims, including children, who suffered trauma and lost all their possessions on June 14, 2017.
Anger over unresolved strands' six years after Grenfell
Frustration at a lack of change six years on from the Grenfell Tower fire is turning to anger within the community, a leading campaigner has said as locals prepare to mark the anniversary of the blaze.Exactly 72 months ago one month for each life lost the west London tower block became a scene of devastation as plumes of smoke rose into the capital's sky and pictures were beamed on news channels around the world.
How the Head of the Universal Hip Hop Museum Spends His Sundays
The Universal Hip Hop Museum, which will be part of Bronx Point, a new mixed-use development with affordable housing in the South Bronx, is not scheduled to open until 2025.But that hasn't stopped Rocky Bucano, the museum's executive director, from celebrating hip-hop's 50th anniversary this year.[R]Evolution of Hip Hop, an exhibition tracing the genre's momentum from 1986 to 1990, will offer free admission this August in honor of the anniversary.
Germany marks 70th anniversary of uprising against Communist dictatorship in east
Germany's parliament on Friday commemorated the 70th anniversary of a popular uprising in the Communist east that was brutally crushed by its Soviet-backed dictatorship.Worsening economic conditions and political repression in East Germany had prompted months of protests, starting in rural areas, that culminated in a call on June 16, 1953, for a general strike.
Family of murder victim say they are broken' as 20k reward offered on second anniversary of death
T he broken' family of a man gunned down outside his south west London home have called for justice as a 20k reward was offered in the hunt for his killers on the second anniversary of his death.Matthias Poleon was 27 when he was ambushed by two men wearing facemasks on the front drive of his Balham home in June 2021.
Grenfell anniversary: Our broken system will not bring those responsible to justice
A s each anniversary comes round, the reality of what happened and what's not changed as a result consumes my headspace.The night we lost our family, friends and neighbours.Eighteen children's lives cut short.The violence of the night will never be forgotten.Wednesday's anniversary feels significant, it marks 72 months since the fire.
People don't feel they have justice 6 years on from Grenfell, says Priest
T he priest of a church that became a focal point for Grenfell fire survivors said people still don't feel they've received justice six years on.Father Gareth Wardell, of St Clement Church - a short walk from the tower, has supported many victims, including children, who suffered trauma and lost all their possessions on June 14, 2017.
Anger over unresolved strands' six years after Grenfell
Frustration at a lack of change six years on from the Grenfell Tower fire is turning to anger within the community, a leading campaigner has said as locals prepare to mark the anniversary of the blaze.Exactly 72 months ago one month for each life lost the west London tower block became a scene of devastation as plumes of smoke rose into the capital's sky and pictures were beamed on news channels around the world.
King Charles takes part in first Trooping the Colour ceremony as monarch
T he King has received the official birthday wishes of the nation during his first Trooping the Colour ceremony as monarch.Pomp and pageantry were on display during the military spectacle where the most prestigious regiments in the British Army honoured their Colonel in Chief by parading to mark his anniversary.
King takes part in first Trooping the Colour ceremony as monarch
The King has received the official birthday wishes of the nation during his first Trooping the Colour ceremony as monarch.Pomp and pageantry were on display during the military spectacle where the most prestigious regiments in the British Army honoured their Colonel in Chief by parading to mark his anniversary.
Navy veteran happy to see so many people' ahead of 79th anniversary of D-Day
Navy veteran Ernie Davies has said how happy he was to see so many people ahead of the 79th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy, as the number of survivors able to attend memorial services dwindles.Mr Davies, 98, was among the 11 British veterans who travelled across the Channel to France to mark the anniversary of the historic military invasion, and met some old friends and had a few drinks along the way.
King Charles takes part in first Trooping the Colour ceremony as monarch
T he King has received the official birthday wishes of the nation during his first Trooping the Colour ceremony as monarch.Pomp and pageantry were on display during the military spectacle where the most prestigious regiments in the British Army honoured their Colonel in Chief by parading to mark his anniversary.
King takes part in first Trooping the Colour ceremony as monarch
The King has received the official birthday wishes of the nation during his first Trooping the Colour ceremony as monarch.Pomp and pageantry were on display during the military spectacle where the most prestigious regiments in the British Army honoured their Colonel in Chief by parading to mark his anniversary.
Navy veteran happy to see so many people' ahead of 79th anniversary of D-Day
Navy veteran Ernie Davies has said how happy he was to see so many people ahead of the 79th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy, as the number of survivors able to attend memorial services dwindles.Mr Davies, 98, was among the 11 British veterans who travelled across the Channel to France to mark the anniversary of the historic military invasion, and met some old friends and had a few drinks along the way.
Throughout this year here at Pinstripe Alley, we've been commemorating 25 years since the 1998 Yankees by doing daily entries looking back at what that historic team had done on a given day.However, 2023 also marks the anniversary of another notable Yankees' team.One-hundred years ago, the 1923 Yankees made their mark by becoming the first team in franchise history to win a World Series title.
In 'Kiss Me in the Coral Lounge,' Helen Ellis' home life takes center stage
Kiss Me in the Coral Lounge is a poignant memoir from Helen Elllson that explores the intersection of family, friendship, and self-discovery in a small seaside town.
Through vivid storytelling, Elllson shares her journey of coming of age and discovering a newfound sense of confidence and identity. [ more ]
How much has the Madeleine McCann investigation cost?
Sixteen years after Madeleine McCann vanished from the Algarve holiday apartment where she was sleeping next to her infant twin siblings, police have launched a major new search for evidence.After laying dormant for several years since David Cameron kickstarted an ultimately fruitless Metropolitan Police inquiry in 2011, the case of the missing three-year-old was revived once more in 2020 when German prosecutors revealed a new suspect.
How much has the Madeleine McCann investigation cost?
Sixteen years after Madeleine McCann vanished from the Algarve holiday apartment where she was sleeping next to her infant twin siblings, police have launched a major new search for evidence.After laying dormant for several years since David Cameron kickstarted an ultimately fruitless Metropolitan Police inquiry in 2011, the case of the missing three-year-old was revived once more in 2020 when German prosecutors revealed a new suspect.
How much has the Madeleine McCann investigation cost?
Sixteen years after Madeleine McCann vanished from the Algarve holiday apartment where she was sleeping next to her infant twin siblings, police have launched a major new search for evidence.After laying dormant for several years since David Cameron kickstarted an ultimately fruitless Metropolitan Police inquiry in 2011, the case of the missing three-year-old was revived once more in 2020 when German prosecutors revealed a new suspect.
How Red Sox 'Elevated Game' After Boston Marathon Bombing
Dustin Pedroia and the Red Sox received an undeniable boost from Boston fans at the start of their 2013 World Series campaign, which is now celebrating its 10-year anniversary.The unfortunate events stemming from the Boston Marathon bombing created a "Boston Strong" rallying cry not just for the city itself, but also for the organization.
Throughout this year here at Pinstripe Alley, we've been commemorating 25 years since the 1998 Yankees by doing daily entries looking back at what that historic team had done on a given day.However, 2023 also marks the anniversary of another notable Yankees' team.One-hundred years ago, the 1923 Yankees made their mark by becoming the first team in franchise history to win a World Series title.
In 'Kiss Me in the Coral Lounge,' Helen Ellis' home life takes center stage
Kiss Me in the Coral Lounge is a poignant memoir from Helen Elllson that explores the intersection of family, friendship, and self-discovery in a small seaside town.
Through vivid storytelling, Elllson shares her journey of coming of age and discovering a newfound sense of confidence and identity. [ more ]
How much has the Madeleine McCann investigation cost?
Sixteen years after Madeleine McCann vanished from the Algarve holiday apartment where she was sleeping next to her infant twin siblings, police have launched a major new search for evidence.After laying dormant for several years since David Cameron kickstarted an ultimately fruitless Metropolitan Police inquiry in 2011, the case of the missing three-year-old was revived once more in 2020 when German prosecutors revealed a new suspect.
How much has the Madeleine McCann investigation cost?
Sixteen years after Madeleine McCann vanished from the Algarve holiday apartment where she was sleeping next to her infant twin siblings, police have launched a major new search for evidence.After laying dormant for several years since David Cameron kickstarted an ultimately fruitless Metropolitan Police inquiry in 2011, the case of the missing three-year-old was revived once more in 2020 when German prosecutors revealed a new suspect.
How much has the Madeleine McCann investigation cost?
Sixteen years after Madeleine McCann vanished from the Algarve holiday apartment where she was sleeping next to her infant twin siblings, police have launched a major new search for evidence.After laying dormant for several years since David Cameron kickstarted an ultimately fruitless Metropolitan Police inquiry in 2011, the case of the missing three-year-old was revived once more in 2020 when German prosecutors revealed a new suspect.
How Red Sox 'Elevated Game' After Boston Marathon Bombing
Dustin Pedroia and the Red Sox received an undeniable boost from Boston fans at the start of their 2013 World Series campaign, which is now celebrating its 10-year anniversary.The unfortunate events stemming from the Boston Marathon bombing created a "Boston Strong" rallying cry not just for the city itself, but also for the organization.
By Dr. Tim Seelig- Everyone loves anniversaries.As the LGBTQ+ community matures, we are beginning to observe more of them in decades rather than years.A recent article was on the 50th anniversary of a book that has changed lives for half a century, The Best Little Boy in the World.Now, we have another milestone to celebrate: the 40th anniversary of the iconic gay anthem, "Everything Possible."
Exclusive: Ukraine has cultivated sabotage agents inside Russia and is giving them drones to stage attacks, sources say
Ukraine has cultivated a network of agents and sympathizers inside Russia working to carry out acts of sabotage against Russian targets and has begun providing them with drones to stage attacks, multiple people familiar with US intelligence on the matter told CNN.US officials believe these pro-Ukrainian agents inside Russia carried out a drone attack that targeted the Kremlin in early May by launching drones from within Russia rather than flying them from Ukraine into Moscow.
Joint fatal accident inquiry due into deaths of two young people in custody
A joint fatal accident inquiry (FAI) is to be held into the deaths of two young people who took their own lives while serving sentences at a young offenders institution.Katie Allan died at Polmont Young Offenders Institution in June 2018 aged 21 while serving a sentence for a driving offence.William Lindsay died in October that year at the age of 16, days after being sent there on remand.
The gorgeous new Moog website may be the most addictive thing online
(Image credit: Moog / Pentagram) It's less and less often that a new website design grabs my attention.I mean really grabs my attention, in that way that stops you from working and keeps you on the site for potentially hours because you want to explore every part of it.But the new Minimoog website is one of those rare gems.
Exclusive: Kristin Smart's parents speak out on her disappearance, investigation and trial
Twenty-seven years ago, Denise Smart was at a swim meet.It was 1996,and her two youngest children, Matt and Lindsey, were competing in an annual Memorial Day weekend competition in Stockton.It was the first her oldest daughter, Kristin, wasn't there for.Kristin was away at college - Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo - finishing up her freshman year.