Keyword "memorial day" - List of latest news (220 results)

23:30 Holidays in May 2025 in the US: key date for workers to enjoy their rest, according to the official calendar

Discover the most important holidays in May in the US for 2025 and how they affect the rest of workers, according to the national holiday calendar.

21/04 True face of Israel is found in the torch held by inspirational heroes - editorial

They are the true face of Israel. And what a beautiful face it is.

17/04 Is Good Friday a federal holiday? See full list of publicly recognized dates for 2025

See the dates for the remaining federal holidays in 2025, from Memorial Day through Christmas Day.

10/04 A horrific crash and fire collapsed I-95 in Philadelphia. We now know what happened.

The National Transportation Safety Board has released its final report on the June 2023 traffic accident that severed I-95 in Philadelphia.

02/04 European Parliament suspends MEP who disrupted Holocaust moment of silence

European Parliament Member Grzegorz Braun was suspended for thirty days from the European Parliament after disrupting the moment of silence "for the next victims of the Jewish genocide in Gaza."

01/04 April 2025 holiday schedule: April Fools' Day, Tax Day, Easter, Earth Day, more

April 2025 is officially here and the month has a lot going on. Here's a list of notable dates so you can know what to plan for.

26/02 'Brothers After War': Gary Sinise Presents Powerful Documentary, from Filmmaker Jake Rademacher, on Combat Veterans 20 Years Later

"Brothers After War," the new documentary produced by acclaimed actor Gary Sinise and filmmaker Jake Rademacher, releases in select theaters this Friday and offers a heart-wrenching, painful, and ultimately hopeful exploration of veteran life long after combat.

17/02 Trump spending freeze sticks farmers with millions in conservation bills | The Excerpt

A judge blocks mass layoffs at the consumer protection agency. Plus, why a futuristic-looking solar energy plant is doomed. It's all on The Excerpt.

14/02 What is President's Day? Upcoming holiday started with Washington, now for all presidents

President's Day is Monday. Here's what to know about it's history, including how it got started and what it has become.

04/02 Israel's ambassador to Germany accuses 'Der Spiegel' of abusing Holocaust memory

Prosor referred to an interview, which was published on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, by Der Spiegel with Israeli-American historian Omer Bartov.

31/01 'We hanged Hitler's sick minions — why can't we put today's monsters to death?'

Nobody spares a thought, and rightly so, for the Nazis we put to death, yet many are still uncomfortable with the death penalty.

29/01 Clip exposes wild Kate fail

What does the name Chanel bring to mind?

28/01 'Britain must enshrine Holocaust Memorial Day in law to truly mean Never Again'

Though memorials have been moving to witness, we must to more to stop the scourge of antisemitism.

28/01 "This is just shabby"-criticism of Habeck after Auschwitz video

A post from the Greens' candidate for Chancellor is not well received on X. Robert Habeck posted a post with video and photo of himself in the former Auschwitz concentration camp. Critics accuse him of PR and self -expression.

28/01 Holocaust Memorial Day latest: Kate hugs survivors as King pays tribute at ceremony 80 years on from Auschwitz liberation

Holocaust Memorial Day latest: Kate hugs survivors as King pays tribute at ceremony 80 years on from Auschwitz liberation - Kate joined her husband Prince William at commemorations in London while King Charles attended a ceremony with world leaders at Auschwitz-Birkenau

27/01 Survivors cry ‘never again’ at Auschwitz’s 80th liberation anniversary

‘I thought that to be a Jewish child means you have to die,’ Tova Friedman tells world leaders

27/01 Emotional testimonies at Auschwitz as King Charles remembers the holocaust

In a poignant moment of remembrance, King Charles stands shoulder-to-shoulder with Holocaust survivors, vowing that the 'evils of the past' will never fade from our memories.

27/01 Herzog invokes Oct. 7, criticizes UN's anti-Zionism in Holocaust remembrance remarks

Herzog accused the UN and the International Criminal Court for "exhibiting moral bankruptcy" and blurring the distinction between good and evil. 

27/01 Auschwitz survivors gather to honour memories and defy history's darkest chapter

Auschwitz stands as a stark reminder of humanity's capacity for evil. Within its walls, the echoes of lost voices and the resilience of survivors resonate deeply on Holocaust Memorial Day.

27/01 King in tears during emotional event

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27/01 Princess Kate to join Prince William at special Holocaust ceremony today

The Princess of Wales will join her husband at a Holocaust Memorial Day ceremony this afternoon.

27/01 Hostage families at Auschwitz: October 7 was like another Holocaust

"It's very hard because ... what's happened in 7th October is feeling like another Holocaust or pogrom in the kibbutz Nir Oz."

27/01 Holocaust survivor Arek Hersh's journey from Auschwitz death camp to MBE

From the dark shadows of the Holocaust, Arek Hersh emerged with a story that defies the odds. His journey from death camp survivor to a beacon of hope is nothing short of extraordinary.

27/01 Read Holocaust Ivor Perl's harrowing journey from Auschwitz to liberation

At just 12, Ivor Perl faced unimaginable horrors, separated from his family at Auschwitz. His journey of survival is a testament to resilience and fate.

27/01 Holocaust survivors honour 6 million Jews killed as world leaders gather

In the shadow of the watchtowers of Auschwitz-Birkenau, King Charles will stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Holocaust survivors for what may be their final tribute to the millions lost to Nazi genocide. Eight decades on, the echoes of history demand our attention.

26/01 From Auschwitz to TikTok: how Lily Ebert inspired millions - opinion

This year’s Holocaust Memorial Day theme, “For a Better Future,” is a powerful reminder that remembrance alone is not enough.

26/01 King and Prince William to commemorate horror of the Holocaust

Tomorrow is the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camps. But as King Charles and Prince William meet with survivors, thousands will be marking more recent genocides, too.

24/01 Otto Küsel - The petty criminal who saved life in Auschwitz

In the hell of Auschwitz, Otto Küsel, as the "professional criminal", had privileged prisoner status. He used it to help others. This is the story of a man who never intended to become a hero.

24/01 Queen makes powerful 2-word vow during speech to mark Holocaust Memorial Day

The Queen paid tribute to Anne Frank in a powerful speech ahead of Holocaust Memorial Day on Monday.

23/01 'Never forget', says UK's Queen Camilla at Holocaust remembrance event

Camilla said it was crucial to remember the Holocaust given anti-Semitism was at its highest level for a generation.

23/01 Starmer vows to fight 'poison of antisemitism' ahead of Holocaust Remembrance Day

Starmer and his wife, Victoria Starmer, attended a reception on Downing Street to mark Holocaust Memorial Day.

17/01 Prince William to lead nation in Holocaust Memorial Day service

Prince William is set to take part in a special service in London attended by survivors from around the world who have spent their lives fighting extremism

14/01 'Sick calls to boycott Holocaust Memorial Day mean it must be enshrined in law'

A so-called human rights group has made a demand so sickening that it's clear what the UK should now do.

12/01 British Islamic org. calls for boycott of Holocaust Memorial Day

The IHRC said it was "morally unacceptable" that Gaza was not considered a "genocide" alongside the Holocaust.

31/12 Are New Year's Eve and New Year's Day both federal holidays? Here's what to know

As 2024 wraps up and 2025 swiftly approaches, many people are looking forward to just one more day off from work.

20/12 May 2024 in photos: USA TODAY's most memorable pictures of the year

Take a look at USA TODAY's top photos of May 2024, capturing the key moments, events, and stories that defined the month.

12/12 The Holocaust in Latvia: Remembering Simon Dubnow - opinion

His work, initially in Russia, includes one of the first comprehensive descriptions of Jewish history in the context of world history.

07/12 Why are flags at half-staff today? December 7 is Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.

President Joe Biden and governors around the U.S. have directed that flags fly at half-staff Saturday, December 7.

07/11 Queen Camilla will be replaced by the Duchess of Gloucester at an event at Westminster Abbey

Buckingham Palace announced that Queen Camilla had to cancel her commitments because she was feeling unwell due to a chest infection and would not be able to attend the opening of the Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey this Thursday, the 7th. According to information from the magazine Vanity Fair, the person who will replace her at the event will be the Duchess of Gloucester, Brigitte, who

07/11 Commemorative boxing event in Munich: Musas Fightnight returns

Musa's Fightnight, a memorial boxing event for the late professional boxer Musa Askan Yamak, is taking place again in Munich.

27/10 The country’s wild ride from euphoria to depression, heartbreak to hope - comment

Over a year later, this extended Remembrance Day-like feeling shows no sign of letting up.

08/10 Halle: Memorial plaque on the former “Kiez-Döner” smeared with a swastika

The police are investigating unknown people who daubed a swastika on a memorial plaque for victims of the 2019 terrorist attack in Halle (Saale).

31/08 The I honor the soldiers, I run for the Heroes of Ukraine race took place

This year's promotion is the seventh since its inception. Over the years of the race's existence, its geography has expanded from the regions of Ukraine to almost 40 countries of the world.

09/07 Chicago denounces gun violence after 109 shot, 19 fatally, during Fourth of July weekend

In Chicago, 109 people were shot — 19 of them fatally — in a spate of gun violence over the Fourth of July weekend, police said Monday.

08/07 Fury in pretty UK town as council chops down 'sacred' memorial tree

A mulberry tree - planted a quarter of a century ago as a tribute to people who suffered work-related deaths - has been chopped down by Medway Council.

21/06 Watch as hero North Carolina dad saves toddler daughter from drowning in family pool

The frightening scene that took place poolside over Memorial Day weekend in Gastonia, North Carolina, had a happy ending because one dad knew CPR.

20/06 Commemorating ‘Sayfo’: The untold genocide of the Aramean Christians

“In my view, we must cultivate and strengthen our community’s sense of collective identity not to seclude ourselves, but to fit in and take part in our societies,” says Khalloul, Aramean activist.

18/06 Black veterans take 'honor flight' to Washington monuments to celebrate Juneteenth

A group of Black veterans will fly to Washington, D.C., on an all-expenses-paid trip to honor their service on Juneteenth.

17/06 Are banks, post offices, UPS and FedEx open on Juneteenth 2024? Here's what to know

Here's what you need to know about whether banks, post offices, UPS and FedEx will be open or closed on Juneteenth.

17/06 Angelina Jolie walks Tony Awards red carpet with daughter Vivienne Jolie-Pitt: See the photos

Angelina Jolie walked the Tony Awards red carpet Sunday night with daughter Vivienne Jolie-Pitt. Check out the photos.

10/06 'We can do better' Donations roll in for 90-year-old veteran working in sweltering heat

When Karen Swensen saw an elderly man working at a grocery store by collecting shopping carts in blazing heat, she knew she had to do something.

08/06 Shark attacks in Florida, Hawaii lead to closed beaches, hospitalizations: What to know

Shark attacks have been in the news recently with back-to-back attacks in the Florida panhandle and another in Hawaii.

06/06 Be sure to check out Syngman Rhee's protocol car, Byeong-in's diary, and B-52D bomber.

Cadillac Fleetwood 62 sedan model produced by General Motors (GM) in 1956. If you visit the War Memorial of Korea but only have one hour left until closing, what should you see? Without hesitation, let's see the three attractions recommended by the War Memorial of Korea officials. First, the US Air Force's large strategic bomber B-52D 'Stratofortress', which was very active in the Vietnam War...

03/06 Florida won't light bridges in rainbow colors. So Jacksonville's LGBTQ community did.

The Jacksonville display came after the Florida Department of Transportation said state-owned bridges would be lit in red, white and blue this summer.

02/06 An African American holiday predating Juneteenth was nearly lost to history. It's back.

Beyond Juneteenth, other historic holidays honor Black culture and liberation in American history. Pinkster has its roots in colonial New York.

29/05 Texas power outage map: Over 500,000 outages reported after series of severe storms

More storms hit Texas and the Southern Plains Tuesday, causing more damage and power outages across the state.

29/05 Storm-weary Texas bashed once again: 1 dead and 450,000 are without power

The Dallas area was swamped by localized flooding from the storms that swept across much of the southern Plains. More severe weather is on the way.

28/05 Hot deal: Walmart has a 3-burner gas grill under $100 for a limited time

Last chance to grab this smokin’ hot deal.

28/05 National Hamburger Day 2024: Free food at Burger King, deals at Wendy's, Arby's and more

National Hamburger Day is Tuesday, May 28, and many burger spots like Wendy's, Burger King, BurgerFi, Jack in the Box and Smashburger have specials.

28/05 At Least 41 Shot During Memorial Weekend in Mayor Brandon Johnson's Chicago

At least 41 people were shot, nine of them fatally during Memorial Weekend in Mayor Brandon Johnson's (D) Chicago.

28/05 Smoke billows from fireworks warehouse in Missouri after fire breaks out: Video

A fireworks warehouse in Boonville, Missouri caught fire on Monday. No injuries were reported and investigators are working to determine the cause.

28/05 Severe storms over holiday weekend leave trail of disaster: See photos

Over 20 people are dead and thousands were left without power this weekend as severe storms and tornadoes slammed into states across country.

28/05 Texas power outage map: Over 800,000 outages reported after storms, with more on the way

Over 800,000 power outages have been reported in Texas after a weekend of severe weather, with more expected Tuesday.

28/05 Dan Bilzerian says 'F**k Israel' in Memorial Day tweets

Bilzerian is an American poker player, businessman, and social media influencer.

28/05 A popular beach in California was closed after a shark attack on a surfer

Although access to the sand was allowed, attendees were warned to stay out of the water until 8 p.m. Monday

27/05 New Jersey Beach Town Declares State of Emergency, Closes Boardwalk Due to 'Unruly' Teenagers

Officials in the New Jersey beach town of Wildwood closed the boardwalk due to "numerous incidents of civil unrest" from youth.

27/05 Memorial Day at Arlington: A mood of hushed reunion and observance

A backwards glance at the hundreds and thousands of lives lost in military service to conflicts dating back to the civil war

27/05 JFK grounds flights on one of year’s busiest travel weekends due to thunderstorms

The ground stop period is expected to last from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. on Monday evening.

27/05 ‘Squad’ Members Ilhan Omar, Cori Bush Confuse Memorial Day with Veterans Day

“Squad” members Reps. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and Cori Bush (D-MO) appeared to confuse Memorial Day with Veterans Day.

27/05 US Army Golden Knights succeed with teamwork, precision

The US Army Golden Knights parachute team uses teamwork and precision to wow crowds with parachuters traveling 120 mph

27/05 Navy Veteran on Mission to Maintain Every Veteran Headstone as if It's in Arlington

One U.S. Navy veteran has made it his mission to honor those who sacrificed their lives in service of this country, one gravesite at a time. 

27/05 NJ shore town closes boardwalk and declares state of emergency over ‘unruly’ teens on Memorial Day weekend

Police said they closed the elevated wooden walkway just after midnight after receiving an “irrepressible number” of complaints about an “extremely large number of young adults &a…

27/05 Tom Brady ‘gets summer started’ with his kids in new Memorial Day video

The summer has officially started for Tom Brady.

27/05 Nolte: ‘Mad Max with Sexless Girlboss’ Drives Memorial Day Box Office to 26-Year Low

Only a lunatic would cast a sexless girl in a Mad Max movie. Who wants to spend $30 and three hours watching an actress with the body of a 14-year-old boy running around girlbossing? | Entertainment Audience indifference to Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga drove the Memorial Day Weekend box office to a 26-year low.

27/05 Memorial Day events nationwide honor fallen service members

President Joe Biden completed an annual tradition, placing a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

27/05 Biden reflects on son Beau’s death as he honors fallen troops at Arlington Memorial Day ceremony

Biden, whose son Beau died in 2015, said that he understood the grief of families in attendance for the annual event, and noted the expansion of veteran health treatment under the PACT Act, which h…

27/05 The Fallen Honored on Memorial Day: 'We Honor and Remember'

Several well-known political figures and entities honored fallen heroes on Memorial Day 2024, remembering those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for freedom.

27/05 Donald Trump's Memorial Day Message Compared to Joe Biden's

Former President Trump and President Biden took different approaches to commemorating Memorial Day on social media this year.

27/05 Cruel Summer: Bidenflation Pushes Memorial Day Cookout Costs Up 10%

Who invited Bidenflation to the cookout? Hamburger prices are up six percent and hot dog prices up 7 percent. | Economy

27/05 Man honors veterans by cleaning their headstones

Trae Zipperer is the founder of By Memorial Day, which works to make sure every veteran’s final resting place is cared for.

27/05 Memorial Day Polling: Trump Eviscerates Biden's Lead in National Surveys

With the presidential campaigns beginning in earnest, Trump holds a national lead over Biden, reversing his lead from Memorial Day 2023.

27/05 Power outage map: Memorial Day Weekend storms left hundreds of thousands without power

Storms ripped across the country over Memorial Day Weekend, causing hundreds of thousands of power outages. See the map.

27/05 At least 19 dead after tornadoes, severe storms batter 4 states as Monday storms move east

Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Kentucky were hit with a wave of tornadoes and severe weather that left at least 19 people dead before Memorial Day.

27/05 Gold Star mother honors son, others at Memorial Day observance

Annette Kirk, a veteran herself, is a Gold Star Mother and the second vice president of the American Gold Star Mothers, Inc.

27/05 Military-civilian divide wider than ever, says former Army Capt.

“The more they know us, the ones who’ve served, the more we’re humanized,” former Army Capt. Allison Jaslow said.

27/05 Alina Habba: Jurors in Trump Trial 'Should Have Been Sequestered'

Trump lawyer Alina Habba said jurors in the former president's business records trial "should have been sequestered" over the weekend.

27/05 Tips to make the most of your budget on Memorial Day

A smart shopping expert discusses how people can have a budget-friendly Memorial Day weekend.

27/05 Learn about the origin of Memorial Day and why it would record a travel record in 2024 in the United States

A forecast revealed that this weekend there will be unprecedented congestion never seen before due to the well-known Memorial Day.

27/05 Sun-worshippers flock to NJ beach as it opens on Sunday morning for first time in 155 years

Beach-hungry throngs took advantage of the holiday weekend miracle after the Methodist group that began shutting the beach off on Sunday mornings to worship in 1869 grudgingly agreed to open its su…

26/05 Relentless severe weather — some deadly — targets multiple states ahead of Memorial Day

The Memorial Day weekend severe weather threat continues Sunday, with more dangerous weather unfolding across parts of the Mississippi, Tennessee and Ohio valleys. 

26/05 Teen stabbed on NJ shore boardwalk, sparking panic on Memorial Day weekend

A 15-year-old boy was stabbed on New Jersey’s Ocean City boardwalk Saturday night, spending panicked crowds of beachgoers fleeing the area during the Memorial Day weekend. The idyllic summer …

26/05 'Dangerous out there': 5 dead, people trapped as tornadoes slam Texas, Okla. Live updates

Rescue teams in Texas and Oklahoma were searching for survivors Sunday after the latest in an unrelenting string of powerful storms hit the area.

26/05 5 Dead in Massive North Texas Memorial Day Weekend Tornado

A North Texas sheriff confirmed the deaths of at least five people in a tornado that struck two counties during the Memorial Day weekend.

26/05 Chicago: 10 Shot During First Night of Memorial Day Weekend

Ten people were shot, two of them fatally, in Mayor Brandon Johnson's (D) Chicago during the first night of Memorial Day Weekend. 

26/05 Blue Angels’ rehearsal draws record crowd of 106K ahead of Jones Beach air show

Record crowds flocked to the shores on Friday to get a sneak preview of the annual Blue Angels air show at Jones Beach.

25/05 Record-breaking 3M air travelers took to the skies to kick off Memorial Day weekend: TSA

Memorial Day Weekend air travel has reached new heights.

25/05 Mad about Max: ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ tops Friday box office

Moviegoers are mad about Max.

25/05 Joe Biden, Kamala Harris Remember George Floyd over Memorial Day Weekend: 'Should Be Alive'

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris issued statements over Memorial Day weekend on the death of George Floyd.

25/05 The US registered a record of almost three million air passengers in a single day

Last Friday, entering Memorial Day weekend, the Transportation Security Administration processed 2,951,163 people at airports across the country, surpassing its previous high mark

25/05 Military spouses are the real Memorial Day heroes

Military spouses suffer from vast levels of economic insecurity; getting them jobs helps keep America defenses in order.

25/05 Wildfires in Southwest as central, southern U.S. brace for Memorial Day severe weather

Memorial Day forecasts are urging caution as severe conditions could bring tornadoes, hail and high winds in the South and central U.S.

25/05 Raging inferno erupts inside major Boston tunnel after three-car pileup, snarling holiday traffic

Two of the cars, and the hood of the third, were incinerated in the blaze.

24/05 On Memorial Day, a challenge for pro-Hamas protesters: Honor the US

Hillary Clinton’s recent criticism of young pro-Palestinian protesters — that they “don’t know very much about the history of the Middle East, or frankly about history in many areas of the world, i…

24/05 This Memorial Day, watch ‘The Blue Angels’ for free on Prime Video

From the skies to your screen.

24/05 Save over $2,000 on laptops, more during HP’s Memorial Day Sale

Increase your HP this Memorial Day Weekend!

24/05 Memorial Day Weekend’s mixed bag forecast: NY to swap sunshine for showers

It’ll be a mixed bag for New Yorkers this Memorial Day Weekend.

24/05 What is Memorial Day? The true meaning of why we celebrate the federal holiday

Originally called Decoration Day, Memorial Day's history can be traced back to local observances for soldiers during the Civil War.

24/05 Your Memorial Day barbecue will be 10% more expensive than it was last year thanks to inflation

Americans can expect to pay more for their barbecue this Memorial Day weekend as inflation continues to push prices sky high.

24/05 Poll: Majority Not Taking Summer Vacation, 73% Cite Lack of Cash in Joe Biden's America

A majority of Americans do not plan to enjoy a summer vacation in President Joe Biden's America, a Fox News poll found in May.

24/05 This portable Weber grill is incredible —perfect for small patios

Home-sized and tailgate-ready.

24/05 Where you’ll pay the most for gas this Memorial Day weekend

You could find yourself paying a hefty price at the pump, depending on where you’re traveling.

24/05 Here’s how much more your Memorial Day barbecue will cost this year

From ground beef to condiments seeing price hikes, inflation will impact your cookout this weekend.

24/05 Miami Beach to honor the fallen with air and sea shows on Memorial Day

Over the weekend, the Hyundai Air & Sea Show will offer aerial demonstrations, skydiving maneuvers and racing exhibitions in the city, attracting thousands of visitors

24/05 100-year-old Navy vet keeps World War II spirit alive

At 100 years young, U.S. Navy veteran Lloyd Glick continues to serve his country while preserving World War II history.

24/05 Your Memorial Day beach plans may be less than fin-tastic: Watch for sharks, rip currents

The fun and sun at the beach comes with a few hazards, from stinky seaweed and hungry sharks to dangerous rip currents and bone-chillingly cold water.

24/05 JFK Airport strike by airplane fuel workers during Memorial Day weekend averted after Gov. Hochul’s intervention

A planned strike by fuel workers at John F. Kennedy Airport in Queens during Memorial Day weekend was averted after Gov. Kathy Hochul intervened to help settle the labor dispute, The Post has learn…

24/05 This printer with 2 years of ink is under $200 during the HP Memorial Day Sale

The family-friendly printer that won’t break the bank (or run out of ink)

23/05 Save over 50% off ACs during P.C. Richard & Son’s Memorial Day Sale

Stay cool and save at P.C. Richard & Sons!

23/05 The UN General Assembly voted for the International Day of Remembrance of the Srebrenica Genocide - Hungary voted no

On July 11, 1995, Bosnian Serb troops captured the town of Srebrenica and took away about eight thousand Muslim men and boys, who were killed in the following days. From now on, the census will be commemorated every year on July 11.

23/05 JFK airport workers who refuel planes plan strike in Memorial Day weekend showdown

Workers who refuel the planes at John J. Kennedy Airport in Queens plan on going on strike Friday — providing uncertainty for travel plans during Memorial Day weekend, The Post has learned.

23/05 Enjoy Memorial Day weekend — if you can beat the traffic

I once reported that NYC’s little chunk out east was so stuffed one Memorial Day weekend that Steven Spielberg could only navigate East Hampton to Bridgehampton traffic by bicycle.

22/05 Walmart Memorial Day sale 2024: We found deals on mowers, grills, and more

Don’t sleep on these deals. They’ll be gone soon!

22/05 'Thought I was going to die': Killer tornadoes slam Iowa; more on the way. Live updates

The National Weather Service was reviewing almost two dozen tornado reports in four states, where 100,000 homes and businesses were without power.

21/05 Not all NYC beaches will be open for swimming this Memorial Day weekend as lifeguard shortage drags on

Department of Parks and Recreation officials are scrambling to fully staff the city’s pools and beaches with lifeguards as the season nears, but already beaches on Memorial Day weekend are li…

20/05 At least 2 dead, 14 injured after 5 shootings in Savannah, Georgia, officials say

The Savannah Police Department is investigating five separate shootings this weekend that left at least two dead and 14 others injured.

19/05 Are hot dogs bad for you? Here's how to choose the healthiest hot dog

The occasional hot dog won't make a massive impact on your health. But if they're a weekly staple, here are healthier options and toppings to try.

17/05 Save up to $2,200 on mattresses and more during Avocado’s Memorial Day Sale, on now

Hungry for a good night’s sleep? Try Avocado.

15/05 "I just lay down on the grave and wanted to hug him. Hug him and stay there with him"

Maj. Gen. (resp.) Adi Shani died in battle in the northern Gaza Strip and left his family a captive, a wife and three orphans. His widow: "For two months I practiced on dry land what it is like to be a single mother"

14/05 Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches

Why settle for store-bought ice cream sandwiches when you can have ones that taste even better and aren't that difficult to make? —Kea Fisher, Bridger, Montana The post Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches appeared first on Taste of Home.

14/05 Memorial Day holiday travel may near record with 44M hitting the road: AAA

“We haven’t seen Memorial Day Weekend travel numbers like these in almost 20 years,” said a AAA rep. “Travel times are expected to be up to 90% longer than normal,” said another analyst.…

13/05 Homemade Baked Beans

These hearty homemade baked beans are a super side dish for a casual meal. The ingredients blend perfectly for a wonderful from-scratch taste. The old-fashioned flavor will have people standing in line for more. —Jesse and Anne Foust, Bluefield, West Virginia The post Homemade Baked Beans appeared first on Taste of Home.

13/05 Quick Barbecued Beans

Barbecued beans are a simple, classic recipe and cooking them on the grill adds great smoky flavor. —Millie Vickery, Lena, Illinois The post Quick Barbecued Beans appeared first on Taste of Home.

13/05 "When I heard the message, the first thing I asked was, 'Will you open the closet for me?'

Major Jamal Abbas, 24 years old from Paki'in, fell in battle in the northern Gaza Strip. His family tells of what he saw in the war, the day he fell and the comrades who fell by his side, even though he was not supposed to be there at all

12/05 Israel Marks First Memorial Day Since October 7; 620 Soldiers Killed

The State of Israel marked its traditional Memorial Day on Sunday evening with 620 soldiers added to the ranks of the fallen since October 7.

11/05 Celebrating Israel's Independence amidst struggle with diverse perspectives on national identity

‘Remembrance Day and Independence Day will be more meaningful and poignant, as this generation has experienced collective trauma’

10/05 Statehood has collapsed, and this Memorial Day has another tool: the stickers

On this Memorial Day we have much more to remember. The stickers and graffiti that are common in the space are an extension and privatization of the ways in which we remember. And the expropriation of memory from the state field is, of course, related to the collapse of statehood itself

08/05 Sociologists have shown a change in the attitude of Ukrainians to Victory Day

When summarizing the survey data, it became clear that the least popular holidays this year are Victory Day and Labor Day on May 1.

08/05 Nazism has been revived with the label Made in Russia - Zelensky

As in 1945, only the united free world united in the anti-Putin coalition is capable of stopping this, the head of state emphasized.

28/04 Met Police deny responsibility for covering up Holocaust memorial during pro-Palestinian march

Scotland Yard insist decision was taken by Hyde Park officials and the Government’s adviser on anti-Semitism said it was ‘sad but necessary’

17/04 According to the government, there is nothing to celebrate on the twentieth anniversary of EU accession

The government is not organizing a central celebration for the twentieth anniversary of EU accession, on May 1.

09/03 Wisconsin crash leaves 9 dead, 1 injured: What we know about the Clark County collision

A highway crash in Wisconsin between a semi-truck and a van in Clark County has left 9 people dead and 1 injured.

25/02 NSU murder 20 years ago: Rostock remembers Mehmet Turgut

At the weekend, the city of Rostock commemorated Mehmet Turgut, who was murdered 20 years ago.

24/02 War in Ukraine: Commemoration in Hamburg on the second anniversary

Two years ago, Russia invaded Ukraine. Hamburg now remembered the victims of the war.

18/02 What is Presidents Day and how is it celebrated? What to know about the federal holiday

Presidents Day is Monday, marking a day off for many and retail sales at many businesses. Here's what to know about the federal holiday's history.

28/01 Labour MP Kate Osamor suspended for accusing Israel of genocide

Labour MP Kate Osamor has been suspended after accusing Israel of genocide on the eve of Holocaust Memorial Day.

27/01 Kitchener camp refugees remembered as families share their stories on 85th anniversary

Largely forgotten tale of Jews who fled the Nazis and found refuge in Kent coastal town

27/01 Joe Biden met with Holocaust survivors and called to confront anti-Semitism: “Silence is complicity”

On the occasion of the Day in Memory of the Victims of the Shoah, the president of the United States urged not to remain silent in the face of acts of religious hatred

25/01 Why some descendants of Holocaust survivors choose to replicate a loved one’s Auschwitz tattoo – podcast

Alice Bloch talks about her research with the descendants of Holocaust survivors who have replicated the Auschwitz tattoo. Listen to The Conversation Weekly podcast.

25/01 Descendants of Holocaust survivors explain why they are replicating Auschwitz tattoos on their own bodies

As the Holocaust passes out of living memory, such embodied memorialisation ensures people will still talk about what happened.

25/01 Homemade Cherry Pie Filling

Fresh tart cherries give this cherry pie filling a homemade flavor that's superior to canned. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin The post Homemade Cherry Pie Filling appeared first on Taste of Home.

24/01 A third of young people say Israel is acting like the Nazis, survey finds

Anti-Semitism campaigners say rhetoric in wake of Oct 7 attack is radicalising ‘generation hate’

20/01 False claims of Gaza ‘genocide’ are tearing open wound of Holocaust, says Chief Rabbi

Sir Ephraim Mirvis issues warning of ‘moral inversion’ that insults victims of Nazis and more recent massacres

20/01 Meet the Rusty Nail: Frank Sinatra's Favorite 2-Ingredient Cocktail

About as smooth as Ol’ Blue Eyes himself.

10/01 Florida mom of 10 year old who shot, killed neighbor to stand trial for manslaughter

Lakrisha Isaac's trial date has been set for April 29, nearly two years after her 10-year-old daughter shot and killed Lashuan Rodgers in a dispute.

05/01 World’s Best Lemon Pie

Mother's pies were always so memorable, with tender, flaky crusts. In summer the order of the day was lemon meringue! —Phyllis Kirsling, Junction City, Wisconsin The post World’s Best Lemon Pie appeared first on Taste of Home.

02/01 Easter, MLK Day, Thanksgiving and other key dates to know for 2024 calendar

From Martin Luther King Jr. Day to Easter to Thanksgiving, here are some key holidays and dates to know for the 2024 calendar.

25/12 After 150 years, an Up North cherry orchard calls it quits

His family’s had this orchard for generations. But falling prices and growing sprawl from Traverse City changed everything.

13/12 No vacation requests needed: Here’s every long weekend in 2024 for a quick getaway

It’s not too soon to start planning 2024 getaways. Here are all the long weekends you may already have off next year.

25/11 Light a candle to give warmth to the fighters: on the anniversary of the Holodomor in Ukraine, a symbolic campaign is launched

In Ukraine, on November 25, the victims of the famine are commemorated. How to join the symbolic action - in the material. ᐅ TSN.ua (news 1+1).

05/11 Best Ever Vanilla Ice Cream

This ice cream is technically a custard since it contains eggs. After lots of testing (and tasting), I've found that eggs are the key to making a smooth and creamy treat that rivals what you can get at a premium ice cream shop. —Peggy Woodward, Taste of Home Senior Food Editor

25/10 Million-Dollar Pound Cake

We've always included pound cake on our family menus. Through the years I've tried many recipes, and I can honestly say this million-dollar pound cake is the best! It has a very fine, rich texture that makes it unusually smooth. That texture, plus fantastic flavor, makes this pound cake a special treat each time we serve it. —George Dunn, Jasper, Texas The post Million-Dollar Pound Cake appeared f

09/10 What Do You Know About 1491?

The past few decades have seen more and more research that changes changes the popular narrative about America before Columbus.

16/08 ‘Dad WTF’: Tassie premier roasted by his own family

Tasmanian premier Jeremy Rockliff isn’t in the good books with his kids.

03/07 Mystery of kindertransport girls in picture solved after 80 years

Identities of three young Jewish girls fleeing Nazi Germany at London’s Liverpool Street station finally discovered

31/05 Chicago doubles-down on coddling criminals, and more people die

Memorial Day weekend in Chicago resulted in the deadliest one since 2015 with 11 people killed and 46 wounded.

30/05 Video shows moment two men blast guns on crowded Florida boardwalk on Memorial Day

Florida cops are asking for the public’s help in identifying two men caught on camera blasting guns on a crowded boardwalk Monday, leaving nine people shot and crowds running for their lives.…

30/05 Americans traveled by air in record numbers over Memorial Day weekend

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) said the holiday, which marks the start of the summer travel season, saw 300K more passengers than during the same period in 2019.

30/05 Mark Zuckerberg marks Memorial Day with Murph Challenge honoring fallen Navy SEAL

The tech boss, who has taken up Brazilian jiujitsu, authored a Facebook post that included a selfie photo in which he is seen wearing a weighted vest.

30/05 Man shot 10 times, left to die in NYC lobby on Memorial Day: cops

Clifford White, 42, was found pumped with bullets when the NYPD responded to a 911 call of a male shot inside the building on Boston Road near East 168th Street around 10:50 p.m. Monday, cops said.

29/05 At Least 14 Dead In Memorial Day Weekend Mass Shootings—Outpacing Prior Years

Some 14 people were killed and more than 50 people were injured in mass shootings this holiday weekend.

29/05 Adams honors fallen soldiers at NYC Memorial Day ceremony while mourning lack of patriotism among young

Mayor Eric Adams bemoaned what he described as the lack of patriotism among the nation’s youth during a Memorial Day speech to veterans, sailors and soldiers aboard the U.S.S. Independence on…

29/05 Donald Trump in NYC for Memorial Day weekend, heads out to play golf

Former president Donald Trump was spotted in New York City on Memorial Day — flashing a wave as he emerged from his Trump Tower residence to go and play golf. Dressed head-to-toe in white, th…

29/05 DeSantis hosts Gold Star, 9/11 victims' families for Memorial Day BBQ

Ron DeSantis hosted Gold Star and military families, veterans and victims of 9/11 for a Memorial Day BBQ on Sunday where they shared frustrations with Trump hosting a Saudi-funded tournament.

29/05 Biden pays tribute to late son Beau in Memorial Day speech

The commander in chief was joined by Vice President Kamala Harris and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin as honored the Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice

29/05 America celebrates Memorial Day with parades

As America celebrates Memorial Day, no new names were added to the Memorial Wall at Fort Bragg for the first time since 2001.

29/05 Trump compares his political battles to fallen troops’ sacrifices in Memorial Day rant

Former president and current candidate Donald Trump commemorated Memorial Day by comparing his battles against “fascist ‘pigs'” and “lunatic thugs” to the more than on…

29/05 Teen drowns, 5 other people pulled from water at NJ beach during Memorial Day weekend

The teen was swimming in a section of Sandy Hook Beach without lifeguards on duty shortly after 4 p.m. Sunday when bystanders heard a mother screaming that she could not see her son in the surf, AB…

29/05 VIDEO: Boy Scouts Place 90K Memorial Day Flags at National Cemetery

Boy Scouts participated in a Memorial Day flag placement ceremony at the Los Angeles National Cemetery on Saturday.

29/05 DeSantis chides ‘woke military’ in Memorial Day interview, promises ‘very big changes’ if elected

“I see a lot of emphasis now on political ideologies, things like gender pronouns. I see a lot about things like DEI, and I think that that’s caused recruiting to, to plummet.” th…

29/05 Great white shark seen at US beach on Memorial Day morning

The great white shark, named Penny, was first tabbed on April 23, but was spotted again on May 29 - just before 7am right near the beach where holidaymakers are set to flock to.

29/05 Is Costco open on Memorial Day 2023? Everything you need to know

As revelers flock to an array of parades and outdoor processions for the three-day weekend, Costco serves as the optimal one-stop shop for all your party needs - but is it closed for the holiday?

29/05 Where to get free meals for veterans on Memorial Day 2023

While some restaurants use the bank holiday as an excuse to shutter their doors, many are offering veteran discounts on certain meals - with some options fully complimentary.

29/05 Memorial Day warzone: some 41 people shot and nine killed in Chicago

Historically, Memorial Day weekend has been marked by an increase in violent incidents in Chicago, making it one of the most challenging periods for public safety in the city.

28/05 The dead we honor: Shakespeare’s apt words for Memorial Day

Memorial Day inspires mixed emotions: pride in the valor of those who gave their lives in the cause of freedom and sorrow.

28/05 Live-Action ‘The Little Mermaid’ Remake Wins Big With $118 Million Premiere Weekend

‘The Little Mermaid’ remake is the fifth highest Memorial Day opening in history.

28/05 Crowds scramble for cover as shots fired at Chicago beach Memorial Day Weekend

A 15-year old boy has been arrested and charged in relation to the disturbance.

28/05 Multiple people shot at Memorial Day biker rally in New Mexico

Multiple people have been rushed to the hospital after gunshots erupted at a biker rally in New Mexico.

27/05 Expect ‘sweatshirt-on-the-beach weather’ this Memorial Day weekend

“It will be a little chilly … probably more like sweatshirt-on-the-beach weather,” Fox Weather meteorologist Samantha Thomas explained. “But the sun’s going to be shin…

27/05 9/11 families slam Donald Trump’s Saudi-funded golf tournament near Pentagon

The three-day sporting event is “an insult to the memory of those killed in the attacks,” reads a statement by 9/11 Families United.

27/05 Memorial Day barbecues under fire as food prices continue to soar

There’s nothing new under the bun.

27/05 Sharks in Memorial Day forecast with 4 great whites spotted in NY, NJ waters

Sand, surf and sharks are in the Memorial Day Weekend forecast this year.

27/05 Gunfire shuts down popular Chicago beach hours after opening for the season

Last year, Chicago experienced its most violent Memorial Day Weekend in five years.

26/05 Memorial Day Travel Surges: Here Are The States Where Gas Is Most Expensive And Cheapest Heading Into Weekend

Gas prices on average are down more than a dollar compared to this time last year, AAA reported Friday morning, but consumers in the South will get the most bang for their bucks.

26/05 Save big on your bum this weekend with Tushy’s Memorial Day Bidet sale

Save on bidets this Memorial Day!

26/05 Memorial Day weekend travel chaos begins

Memorial Day weekend has brought its usual travel chaos as more than 42 million Americans hit the roads, tracks and skies. 

26/05 Wildwood, New Jersey bans all booze from beach, boardwalk

A popular Jersey Shore city says it’s getting serious about cracking down on a booze ban on its beaches and boardwalks this year as the summer season kicks off this weekend. In order to emphasize t…

25/05 Karine Jean-Pierre defends Biden leaving DC with 7 days until default

President Biden 'can deal with this issue anywhere he is,' White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said, defending his travel plans with no deal in hand to avoid a U.S. default.

25/05 Air traffic out of control: Staffing shortage could ruin Memorial Day travel

Memorial Day weekend 2023 air travel could be “one for the record books,” and a staffing shortage could fuel the start of another summer of airport delays.

25/05 We found cheap Adjacent Music Festival tickets. How much are they?

AC for Memorial Day? Sounds like a plan.

25/05 Student makes argument for his own school holiday — and wins

Suddenly, he’s the most popular kid in school.

25/05 Memorial Day weekend is a weekend for warriors

It’s the weekend. The holiday. Time for ants in your plants. Madam Adams is thus prepping you with what and where:

25/05 Drenching rains could create travel headaches before Memorial Day weekend

Heavy rain, gusty winds and rough surf are expected for parts of the East Coast for the Memorial Day weekend, potentially ruining travel plans.

24/05 Save on this trending Ninja Woodfire Grill and Smoker for Memorial Day

Grill, baby, grill!

24/05 OXO is offering 35% off their 10″ Good Grips frying pan

Xoxo, OXO.

23/05 Vietnam POWs to be honored 50 years after Nixon celebrated them with historic banquet

Dozens of former Vietnam POWs will reunite for a dinner recreating a White House banquet held 50 years ago by Richard Nixon to mark their freedom and heroism.

23/05 These are the best Memorial Day parades this year 

First celebrated over 150 years ago, the occasion - famed for its outdoor parades and processions.  - is fast approaching, and there are several ceremonies you and your family can attend this year.

23/05 Bud Light is pretty much giving beer away Memorial Day weekend after Dylan Mulvaney disaster

Bud Light is advertising a “summer rebate” to “make your Memorial Day weekend easier to enjoy” where customers who purchase a 15-pack or larger of Bud Light, Budweiser, Budw…

22/05 Bud Light sales plunge nearly 25% in latest week as rivals steal away customers

“Bud Light is ‘sick,’” said Bump Williams. “It’s now infected other healthy brands with the InBev portfolio and that’s a bigger problem in my mind.”

20/05 42M Americans expected to travel over Memorial Day weekend: AAA

This will be the third busiest Memorial Day Weekend since AAA began tracking holiday travel, with 2.7 million more traveling compared to 2022.

20/05 Experts make Memorial Day weekend travel warning

The AAA projects this will be the third-busiest Memorial Day weekend since 2000, with airports seeing more travelers than since 2005. And drivers have been warned to avoid leaving on Friday.

19/05 The 11 best Memorial Day HP sales 2023: Laptops, printers, more deals

Save up to $1,200 on HP products this Memorial Day.

17/05 Keep the lawn party going with this pop-up tent, over 30% off

Be the host with the most, for less.

30/04 Supporters celebrate Confederate Memorial Day rally at Stone Mountain

Despite opposition from local groups, the Sons of Confederate Veterans held their Confederate Memorial Day celebration at Stone Mountain Park in Georgia.

20/03 ‘Unsurprised’: Dark truth behind ugly neo-Nazi protest

There is a simple reason for the neo-Nazis who swarmed an anti-trans rights rally in Melbourne on Saturday, when considering the violent history of the notoriously exclusionary movement.

27/01 Charles lays bare poignant moment he was ‘moved beyond words’

The King said the "strength and determination" of survivors "is an inspiration to us all".

27/01 Holocaust Memorial Day: Survivors recall the horrors they faced

EXCLUSIVE: Survivors Agnes Kaposi, Tomi Komoly and Uri Winterstein reveal the horrors they endured as the world marks Holocaust Memorial Day.

27/01 King Charles and Camilla make powerful gesture to mark Holocaust Day

The King and Queen Consort are marking Holocaust Memorial Day at Buckingham Palace.

27/01 Suzie was scared and alone when the Kindertransport arrived – but she became my sister

As part of Holocaust Memorial Day, Ann Chadwick, 85, shares the story of how a little Jewish girl came to be a beloved part of her family

19/01 US federal holidays 2023: Full list and calendar dates

US federal holidays 2023: Full list and calendar dates - The list of US federal holidays is made up of 11 days of significance that Americans recognise and celebrate

04/11 Memories of Kristallnacht: By a second generation survivor.

For my father, a strong Israel as the home of the Jewish people was the only answer to the lessons of Kristallnacht.