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Toronto Star
9 hours ago
- Business
- Toronto Star
Centrist Republican Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska won't seek reelection
Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., winks during a House Committee on Armed Services Chair hearing on the Department of the Army's Fiscal Year 2026 posture, Wednesday, June 4, 2025, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) JM flag wire: true flag sponsored: false article_type: : sWebsitePrimaryPublication : publications/toronto_star bHasMigratedAvatar : false :
France 24
15-06-2025
- Politics
- France 24
In pictures: US army celebrates its 250th year as Trump fetes his 79th, with fanfare
In scenes of celebration, protest and trepidation Saturday, masses of Americans cheered for a rousing Army parade like none seen in Washington, DC in generations even as more rallied across the country against a president derided by his critics as an authoritarian, would-be king. On Saturday, the US Army turned 250 and President Donald Trump 79. The double birthday bash energised crowds of well-wishers and military families in the capital while others decried the militarisation of city streets – both in Los Angeles, where a federalized National Guard and US Marines remained deployed against unrest, and in Washington, for the parade. Across the nation, the fault lines of American life were evident. 'One nation under distress,' read a sign carried in a crowd of 1,000 protesters on the grounds of Florida's old Capitol in Tallahassee. Forewarned of a heavy state response if the crowd caused any trouble, organisers implored the peaceful protesters to not so much as jaywalk. Yet, in his Trump 2024 shirt, retired American Airlines pilot Larry Stallard in Washington happily lived out 'one thing on my bucket list' from his perch on the parade route. Stallard, 82, came from Kansas City for the event. He declared Trump 'one of the best presidents in my lifetime' and concluded, 'It's been a long day, but it's worth it'. Trump's remarks, about eight minutes, at the parade were brief for him as he capped the show he had longed for in his first term and, early in his second, finally got. A Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter, slated to be used in the US Army's 250th Birthday Celebration and Parade, lands on the National Mall near the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on June 11, 2025. © Alexander Drago, Reuters. US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump pose for a photo with Army soldiers who reenlisted during a military parade commemorating the Army's 250th anniversary, June 14, 2025, in Washington, DC. © Julia Demaree Nikhinson, AP. A military parade commemorating the Army's 250th anniversary and coinciding with President Donald Trump's 79th birthday, June 14, 2025, in Washington, DC. © Jacquelyn Martin, AP. A team member competes in the rope climb portion of the Army fitness competition during a festival event to honour the Army's 250th anniversary, on June 14, 2025, on the National Mall in Washington, DC. © Rod Lamkey, Jr., AP. Soldiers in historical military uniforms participate in a military parade on June 14, 2025, in Washington, DC. © Jacquelyn Martin, AP. Military helicopters fly by the Washington Monument during the parade on June 14, 2025 in Washington, DC. © Jacquelyn Martin, AP. Members of the US Army Golden Knights parachute team perform during a military parade to commemorate the US Army's 250th Birthday in Washington, DC on June 14, 2025. © Nathan Howard, Reuters. US President Donald Trump, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and First Lady Melania Trump attend the US Army's 250th Birthday parade on June 14, 2025. © Carlos Barria, Reuters. First Lieutenant Zachary Buher, a member of the US Army's Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division operates a M1A2 SEP V3 tank in Washington, DC on June 14, 2025. © Brian Snyder, Reuters. US Army 2nd Lt. Hayle Mayer, left, and Corporal Addison Merrell, watch fireworks at the Washington Monument while attending the military parade on June 14, 2025, in Washington, DC. Jacquelyn Martin, AP.
Toronto Sun
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Toronto Sun
California changes competition rules for track and field final amid controversy over trans athlete
Published May 27, 2025 • 2 minute read President Donald Trump speaks during the 157th National Memorial Day Observance at Arlington National Cemetery, Monday, May 26, 2025, in Arlington, Va. Photo by Jacquelyn Martin / AP The governing board for California high school sports is changing its competition rules at this weekend's state track and field championships to allow more girls to take part amid controversy over the participation of a trans student-athlete. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. 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Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The California Interscholastic Federation said it was extending access for more cisgender athletes to participate in the championship meet this weekend. The federation announced the change Tuesday after President Donald Trump posted on his social media site about the participation of a trans athlete in the competition. 'Under this pilot entry process, any biological female student-athlete who would have earned the next qualifying mark for one of their Section's automatic qualifying entries in the CIF State meet, and did not achieve the CIF State at-large mark in the finals at their Section meet, was extended an opportunity to participate in the 2025 CIF State Track and Field Championships,' the group said in a statement. 'The CIF believes this pilot entry process achieves the participation opportunities we seek to afford our student-athletes.' Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The federation didn't specify whether the change applies to all events or only events where a trans athlete has qualified for the final. The change only applies to this weekend's competition. In a social media post Tuesday morning, Trump threatened to pull federal funding in California if the state did not bar trans students from participating in girls sports. The post referenced AB Hernandez, a trans athlete who competes in girls track and field. 'THIS IS NOT FAIR, AND TOTALLY DEMEANING TO WOMEN AND GIRLS,' Trump said. The Trump administration launched an investigation earlier this year over a law that says districts can't force teachers and staff to notify parents if a student changes their gender identity at school. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Trump's comments came months after California Gov. Gavin Newsom said on his podcast that transgender girls' participation in girls sports was 'deeply unfair.' Trump said he planned to talk to Newsom about the issue Tuesday. The governor's office did not immediately confirm the call but weighed in on the California Interscholastic Federation rule change. 'CIF's proposed pilot is a reasonable, respectful way to navigate a complex issue without compromising competitive fairness _ a model worth pursuing,' Gardon said. 'The Governor is encouraged by this thoughtful approach.' The Associated Press tried to reach Hernandez's mother through an email address and phone number listed in public records, but has not heard back. Hernandez is scheduled to compete in the girls varsity triple jump, high jump and long jump in the state finals. Hernandez won the triple jump, placed third in the long jump and eighth in the high jump in the CIF Division 3 preliminary competition on May 11, according to CIF results. Check out our sports section for the latest news and analysis. World Toronto & GTA Toronto Maple Leafs World Columnists
Newsweek
22-05-2025
- General
- Newsweek
How to Honor Memorial Day: Respectful Observances, Do's and don'ts
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Memorial Day, observed annually on the last Monday of May, serves as a solemn time for Americans to remember and honor military personnel who have died in service to the U.S. While backyard barbecues and family gatherings have become part of the long holiday weekend, organizations and veterans' groups remind citizens that specific traditions and etiquette should be followed during the commemoration. Why It Matters For many Americans, Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer, but the day's original purpose is far more significant: honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Misunderstandings and misplaced gestures, such as wishing others a "Happy Memorial Day" or conflating the observance with Veterans Day, can undermine the day's gravity. As communities nationwide resume gatherings and traditional celebrations, veterans' groups stress the importance of preserving the integrity of Memorial Day's meaning for current and future generations. File photo: a member of the Army visits Section 60 of Arlington National Cemetery, in Arlington, Virginia, in 2024 on Memorial Day. File photo: a member of the Army visits Section 60 of Arlington National Cemetery, in Arlington, Virginia, in 2024 on Memorial Day. Jacquelyn Martin/AP What To Know Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, began after the Civil War in 1868 as a time to honor the fallen by placing flowers on their graves and specifically to commemorate those who died defending the country—a tradition that has since expanded to honor all U.S. military members lost in service. When respectfully observing and participating in the commemoration of the day, here are some things to consider. Do: Observe the National Moment of Remembrance, which is usually at 3 p.m. local time on Memorial Day, where Americans are encouraged to pause for a minute of silence to honor the fallen. Visit cemeteries or memorials: individuals may honor service members by laying flowers or flags at cemeteries, especially military resting places, where many graves often go undecorated. Wearing red, white and blue, but not using the American flag as decoration: the flag is not meant to be worn as an accessory, so show your patriotism through a red, white and blue color scheme in your outfit. Support veteran organizations: while the day honors the fallen, donating to groups helping living veterans can extend respect and gratitude beyond the holiday. Educate yourself about the day by learning more about the day's history and sharing stories of those who served and died, to help preserve its significance within families and communities. Tune in to the National Memorial Day Concert on Sunday, May 24 at 8 p.m. ET. Don't: Do not say "Happy Memorial Day:" veterans and organizations caution that the phrase is inappropriate, as the holiday is for somber remembrance, not celebration. Do not thank current troops for their service as Memorial Day honors the fallen and Veterans Day recognizes all veterans. -While thanking the living on this day is well-intentioned, it may conflate the observances. Do not let commercialization overtake meaning: while sales and barbecues are common, some warn against allowing these to eclipse the day's true intent. Do not let politics detract from tribute: differences in views on war or government policies should not interfere with respecting those who died in service. Do not use the flag as clothing. While it is customary for Americans to gather for picnics, sports, and barbecues, many groups emphasize blending these celebrations with moments of reflection. For example, families can dedicate a table or moment to honor fallen service members before meals or integrate stories and memory-sharing alongside festivities. What People Are Saying VA Secretary Doug Collins said: "Every day throughout the year, VA plays a vital role in remembering and honoring the brave service members who gave their lives in defense of the freedoms America holds dear. This Memorial Day weekend, we invite Americans to visit VA cemeteries and join us in reflecting upon the important legacies of these fallen heroes." What Happens Next More than 130 Memorial Day public ceremonies hosted by the Department of Veterans Affairs at VA National cemeteries will be happening across the U.S. between May 23-26, 2025. Regular updates and related veteran benefits news can be found on the VA's website and communications outlets. Be sure to confirm event dates and timings with the VA before attending as listings published here may have changed for reasons including adverse weather conditions.
Newsweek
21-05-2025
- General
- Newsweek
VA Memorial Day Ceremonies: List in Full
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Americans will have the opportunity to honor military personnel who have made the ultimate sacrifice at more than 130 Memorial Day public ceremonies hosted by The Department of Veterans Affairs at VA National cemeteries across the U.S. between May 23-26, 2025. All 156 VA National Cemeteries and 35 soldiers' lots will be open for commemorations, and events are expected to draw around 100,000 attendees nationwide, said the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Why It Matters These Memorial Day ceremonies allow people across the country to participate locally in tributes to fallen service members, reinforcing national gratitude and remembrance. The ceremonies come as the VA launches major updates to benefits systems and health care access, broadening support and modernization for veterans and their survivors. This year's events offer an opportunity to connect with the VA's ongoing reforms while participating in commemorative traditions. File photo: graves with flags for Memorial Day are seen in Section 60 of Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, in 2024. File photo: graves with flags for Memorial Day are seen in Section 60 of Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, in 2024. Jacquelyn Martin/AP What To Know The VA's National Cemetery Administration maintains the complete, continually-updated roster of all scheduled Memorial Day ceremonies—by cemetery, state, and date—on its official event Memorial Day 2025 - National Cemetery Administration. This site provides exact addresses, ceremony times, contact details, and updates for participating locations nationwide. Here is the full list of events scheduled to date: Alabama Alabama National Cemetery 5/26, 9 a.m. Fort McClellan Post Cemetery 5/26, 10:30 a.m. Fort Mitchell National Cemetery 5/26, 10 a.m. Mobile National Cemetery 5/26, 8:30 a.m. Alaska Fort Richardson National Cemetery 5/26, noon. Arizona National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona 5/26, 8 a.m. Prescott National Cemetery 5/26, 11 a.m. Arkansas Fayetteville National Cemetery 5/26, 10 a.m. Fort Smith National Cemetery 5/25, 2 p.m. Little Rock National Cemetery 5/24, 8 a.m. California Bakersfield National Cemetery 5/24, 9 a.m. Benicia Arsenal Post Cemetery 5/26, 9 a.m. Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery 5/26, 10 a.m. Golden Gate National Cemetery 5/26, 11 a.m. Los Angeles National Cemetery 5/26, 10 a.m. Mare Island Naval Cemetery 5/26, 9 a.m. Miramar National Cemetery 5/25, 1 p.m. Riverside National Cemetery 5/26, 11 a.m. Sacramento Valley National Cemetery 5/24, 9 a.m. San Francisco National Cemetery 5/26, 11 a.m. San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery 5/25, 9 a.m. Colorado Fort Logan National Cemetery 5/26, 11 a.m. Fort Lyon National Cemetery 5/26, 10 a.m. Pikes Peak National Cemetery 5/26, 10 a.m. Florida Barrancas National Cemetery 5/26, 9 a.m. Bay Pines National Cemetery 5/26, 11 a.m. Cape Canaveral National Cemetery 5/26, 10 a.m. Florida National Cemetery 5/26, 11 a.m. Jacksonville National Cemetery 5/24, 9:30 a.m. Sarasota National Cemetery 5/24, 10 a.m. South Florida National Cemetery 5/26, 10 a.m. St. Augustine National Cemetery 5/26, 10 a.m. Tallahassee National Cemetery 5/24, 1 p.m. Georgia Georgia National Cemetery 5/24, 10 a.m. Marietta National Cemetery 5/26, noon. Hawaii National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific 5/26, 8:30 a.m. Idaho Snake River Canyon National Cemetery 5/26, 10 a.m. Illinois Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery 5/26, 11:30 a.m. Alton National Cemetery 5/26, 6 p.m. Camp Butler National Cemetery 5/26, 2 p.m. Danville National Cemetery, IL 5/26, 11 a.m. Fort Sheridan National Cemetery 5/25, 1 p.m. Mound City National Cemetery 5/24, 10 a.m. Rock Island National Cemetery 5/26, 10:45 a.m. Indiana Crown Hill Columbarium Annex 5/26, 11 a.m. Marion National Cemetery 5/26, 11 a.m. New Albany National Cemetery 5/26, 1 p.m. Iowa Keokuk National Cemetery 5/26, 11 a.m. Kansas Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery 5/26, 11:40 a.m. Fort Scott National Cemetery 5/26, 10:30 a.m. Leavenworth National Cemetery 5/26, 9 a.m. Kentucky Camp Nelson National Cemetery 5/26, 11 a.m. Cave Hill National Cemetery 5/26, 11 a.m. Lebanon National Cemetery 5/25, 2 p.m. Lexington National Cemetery 5/26, 11 a.m. Mill Springs National Cemetery 5/26, 11 a.m. Zachary Taylor National Cemetery 5/26, 2 p.m. Louisiana Alexandria National Cemetery, LA 5/26, 9 a.m. Louisiana National Cemetery 5/26, 11 a.m. Maine Acadia National Cemetery 5/24, 1 p.m. Maryland Annapolis National Cemetery 5/23, 5 p.m. Baltimore National Cemetery 5/30, 11 a.m. Loudon Park National Cemetery 5/26, 11 a.m. Massachusetts Fort Devens Post Cemetery 5/23, 10 a.m. Massachusetts National Cemetery 5/25, 1 p.m. Michigan Fort Custer National Cemetery 5/25, 2 p.m. Great Lakes National Cemetery 5/25, 1 p.m. Minnesota Fort Snelling National Cemetery 5/26, 9:45 a.m. Mississippi Biloxi National Cemetery 5/26, 9 a.m. Corinth National Cemetery 5/26, 2 p.m. Natchez National Cemetery 5/26, 11 a.m. Missouri Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery 5/26, 10 a.m. Springfield National Cemetery 5/26, 11 a.m. Montana Yellowstone National Cemetery 5/26, noon. Nebraska Fort McPherson National Cemetery 5/26, 2 p.m. Omaha National Cemetery 5/26, 11:30 a.m. New Jersey Beverly National Cemetery 5/26, 1 p.m. New Mexico Fort Bayard National Cemetery 5/26, 10 a.m. Santa Fe National Cemetery 5/26, 10 a.m. New York Bath National Cemetery 5/26, 10 a.m. Calverton National Cemetery 5/26, 1 p.m. Cypress Hills National Cemetery 5/25, 11 a.m. Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery 5/24, 11 a.m. Long Island National Cemetery 5/25, 2 p.m. Western New York National Cemetery 5/25, 2 p.m. Woodlawn National Cemetery 5/26, noon. North Carolina New Bern National Cemetery 5/26, 11 a.m. Salisbury National Cemetery Annex 5/26, 11 a.m. Wilmington National Cemetery 5/26, 11 a.m. North Dakota Fargo National Cemetery 5/26, 3 p.m. Ohio Dayton National Cemetery 5/26, 11 a.m. Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery 5/25, 2 p.m. Oklahoma Fort Gibson National Cemetery 5/26, 10 a.m. Fort Sill National Cemetery 5/26, 10 a.m. Oregon Eagle Point National Cemetery 5/26, 11 a.m. Fort Stevens National Cemetery 5/26, 11 a.m. Roseburg National Cemetery 5/26, 11 a.m. Willamette National Cemetery 5/26, 10 a.m. Pennsylvania Indiantown Gap National Cemetery 5/25, 2 p.m. National Cemetery of the Alleghenies 5/25, 11 a.m. Philadelphia National Cemetery 5/26, 10 a.m. Washington Crossing National Cemetery 5/26, 11 a.m. Puerto Rico Morovis National Cemetery 5/24, 9 a.m. Puerto Rico National Cemetery 5/26, 9 a.m. South Carolina Beaufort National Cemetery 5/26, noon. Florence National Cemetery 5/26, 10 a.m. Fort Jackson National Cemetery 5/26, 10 a.m. South Dakota Black Hills National Cemetery 5/26, 11 a.m. Tennessee Chattanooga National Cemetery 5/26, 11 a.m. Knoxville National Cemetery 5/26, 11 a.m. Memphis National Cemetery 5/25, 2 p.m. Mountain Home National Cemetery 5/26, 11 a.m. Nashville National Cemetery 5/26, 11 a.m. Texas Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery 5/26, 11 a.m. Fort Bliss National Cemetery 5/26, 9 a.m. Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery 5/26, 9:30 a.m. Houston National Cemetery 5/26, 9 a.m. Virginia Alexandria National Cemetery, VA 5/26, 11 a.m. Cold Harbor National Cemetery 5/26, 11 a.m. Culpeper National Cemetery 5/26, 11 a.m. Danville National Cemetery, VA 5/25, 2:30 p.m. Hampton National Cemetery 5/26, 10 a.m. National Memorial Cemetery at Quantico 5/26, 11 a.m. Seven Pines National Cemetery 5/26, noon. Winchester National Cemetery 5/26, 11 a.m. Washington Fort Lawton Post Cemetery 5/26, 11 a.m. Fort Worden Post Cemetery 5/26, 10 a.m. Tahoma National Cemetery 5/26, 1 p.m. Vancouver Barracks National Cemetery 5/26, 10 a.m. West Virginia Grafton National Cemetery 5/26, noon. West Virginia National Cemetery 5/25, 1 p.m. Wisconsin Northwoods National Cemetery 5/26, 2:30 p.m. Wood National Cemetery 5/26, 9:25 a.m. Wyoming Cheyenne National Cemetery 5/26, 1 p.m. Readers and attendees are advised to confirm timings and locations on the VA website, as event specifics may change. Information is being updated up to Memorial Day, and attendees should confirm times and addresses as event details may change, so be sure to check this list. Individuals unable to attend in person may honor veterans online by submitting tributes and stories at the Veterans Legacy Memorial (VLM) website, which posts memorial pages for over 10 million veterans. Livestreams, photos, and videos from ceremonies will appear on the National Cemetery Administration's Facebook and X (Twitter) accounts. What People Are Saying VA Secretary Doug Collins said: "Every day throughout the year, VA plays a vital role in remembering and honoring the brave service members who gave their lives in defense of the freedoms America holds dear. This Memorial Day weekend, we invite Americans to visit VA cemeteries and join us in reflecting upon the important legacies of these fallen heroes." What Happens Next Regular updates and related veteran benefits news can be found on the VA's website and communications outlets. Be sure to confirm event dates and timings with the VA before attending as listings published here may have changed for reasons including adverse weather conditions.
