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'Toxic': activists vandalise Aust-US memorial symbol
A symbol of Australia and the United States' friendship has been vandalised, as pro-Palestine activists labelled the memorial a "toxic" reminder of the role of the nations' alliance in the Israel-Gaza conflict. Demonstrators descended on the Australian-American Memorial, also known as The Eagle, in Canberra just before noon on Saturday, spraying red paint at the base of the 79-metre column. Footage from the incident showed two people in plastic garb, with one wearing a face covering, spraying red paint from a fire hydrant on the monument. Placards stuck to their backs read, "Stop US weapons for genocide". The red paint symbolises the bloodshed in Palestine and the role Australian and US governments continue to play in the Israel-Gaza conflict, which intensified following Hamas' October 7, 2023 attacks on an Israeli music festival, the protesters said. They are demanding the Australian government distance itself from the US and stop collaborating with US weapons manufacturers, claiming they send weaponry to Israel to use in the conflict. The tower, which features a stylised American eagle at the top, was constructed as a memorial to the sacrifices made by Australian and American soldiers defending Australia during World War II. But protester Miriam Torzillo said that was no longer the case. "Now, rather than symbolising friendship between the United States and Australia, it is symbolising this partnership, which is contributing to genocide in Gaza," she told AAP. "If you look deeply into the nature of this alliance, it's nothing more than a toxic alliance right now in which America, metaphorically and literally, calls the shots." ACT Police say they are aware of planned protest activity that may occur until Tuesday, maintaining they support the right to peaceful protest, but will not tolerate the disruption of businesses or other criminal activity. Meanwhile, the Greens have demanded the federal government co-ordinate a food aid drop following reports that an unprecedented number of starving Palestinians are at risk of death. A symbol of Australia and the United States' friendship has been vandalised, as pro-Palestine activists labelled the memorial a "toxic" reminder of the role of the nations' alliance in the Israel-Gaza conflict. Demonstrators descended on the Australian-American Memorial, also known as The Eagle, in Canberra just before noon on Saturday, spraying red paint at the base of the 79-metre column. Footage from the incident showed two people in plastic garb, with one wearing a face covering, spraying red paint from a fire hydrant on the monument. Placards stuck to their backs read, "Stop US weapons for genocide". The red paint symbolises the bloodshed in Palestine and the role Australian and US governments continue to play in the Israel-Gaza conflict, which intensified following Hamas' October 7, 2023 attacks on an Israeli music festival, the protesters said. They are demanding the Australian government distance itself from the US and stop collaborating with US weapons manufacturers, claiming they send weaponry to Israel to use in the conflict. The tower, which features a stylised American eagle at the top, was constructed as a memorial to the sacrifices made by Australian and American soldiers defending Australia during World War II. But protester Miriam Torzillo said that was no longer the case. "Now, rather than symbolising friendship between the United States and Australia, it is symbolising this partnership, which is contributing to genocide in Gaza," she told AAP. "If you look deeply into the nature of this alliance, it's nothing more than a toxic alliance right now in which America, metaphorically and literally, calls the shots." ACT Police say they are aware of planned protest activity that may occur until Tuesday, maintaining they support the right to peaceful protest, but will not tolerate the disruption of businesses or other criminal activity. Meanwhile, the Greens have demanded the federal government co-ordinate a food aid drop following reports that an unprecedented number of starving Palestinians are at risk of death. A symbol of Australia and the United States' friendship has been vandalised, as pro-Palestine activists labelled the memorial a "toxic" reminder of the role of the nations' alliance in the Israel-Gaza conflict. Demonstrators descended on the Australian-American Memorial, also known as The Eagle, in Canberra just before noon on Saturday, spraying red paint at the base of the 79-metre column. Footage from the incident showed two people in plastic garb, with one wearing a face covering, spraying red paint from a fire hydrant on the monument. Placards stuck to their backs read, "Stop US weapons for genocide". The red paint symbolises the bloodshed in Palestine and the role Australian and US governments continue to play in the Israel-Gaza conflict, which intensified following Hamas' October 7, 2023 attacks on an Israeli music festival, the protesters said. They are demanding the Australian government distance itself from the US and stop collaborating with US weapons manufacturers, claiming they send weaponry to Israel to use in the conflict. The tower, which features a stylised American eagle at the top, was constructed as a memorial to the sacrifices made by Australian and American soldiers defending Australia during World War II. But protester Miriam Torzillo said that was no longer the case. "Now, rather than symbolising friendship between the United States and Australia, it is symbolising this partnership, which is contributing to genocide in Gaza," she told AAP. "If you look deeply into the nature of this alliance, it's nothing more than a toxic alliance right now in which America, metaphorically and literally, calls the shots." ACT Police say they are aware of planned protest activity that may occur until Tuesday, maintaining they support the right to peaceful protest, but will not tolerate the disruption of businesses or other criminal activity. Meanwhile, the Greens have demanded the federal government co-ordinate a food aid drop following reports that an unprecedented number of starving Palestinians are at risk of death. A symbol of Australia and the United States' friendship has been vandalised, as pro-Palestine activists labelled the memorial a "toxic" reminder of the role of the nations' alliance in the Israel-Gaza conflict. Demonstrators descended on the Australian-American Memorial, also known as The Eagle, in Canberra just before noon on Saturday, spraying red paint at the base of the 79-metre column. Footage from the incident showed two people in plastic garb, with one wearing a face covering, spraying red paint from a fire hydrant on the monument. Placards stuck to their backs read, "Stop US weapons for genocide". The red paint symbolises the bloodshed in Palestine and the role Australian and US governments continue to play in the Israel-Gaza conflict, which intensified following Hamas' October 7, 2023 attacks on an Israeli music festival, the protesters said. They are demanding the Australian government distance itself from the US and stop collaborating with US weapons manufacturers, claiming they send weaponry to Israel to use in the conflict. The tower, which features a stylised American eagle at the top, was constructed as a memorial to the sacrifices made by Australian and American soldiers defending Australia during World War II. But protester Miriam Torzillo said that was no longer the case. "Now, rather than symbolising friendship between the United States and Australia, it is symbolising this partnership, which is contributing to genocide in Gaza," she told AAP. "If you look deeply into the nature of this alliance, it's nothing more than a toxic alliance right now in which America, metaphorically and literally, calls the shots." ACT Police say they are aware of planned protest activity that may occur until Tuesday, maintaining they support the right to peaceful protest, but will not tolerate the disruption of businesses or other criminal activity. Meanwhile, the Greens have demanded the federal government co-ordinate a food aid drop following reports that an unprecedented number of starving Palestinians are at risk of death.
USA Today
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
10 epic things to do in Seattle with kids for guaranteed family fun
Pike Place Market is a family-friendly farmer's market in the heart of Seattle – Photo courtesy of Allison Tibaldi From museums that explore pop culture and pinball to a ride to the top of the towering Space Needle, there's something for everyone in Seattle — kids and adults alike. A Pacific Northwest panorama of evergreens, majestic mountains, Elliot Bay, and the Puget Sound makes it easy to enjoy fresh air fun while staying within the city limits. I first discovered Seattle when our family's cruise to Alaska departed from the busy port, and I was instantly smitten. My children and I return often, forever discovering new fun things to do in Seattle with kids, including iconic attractions, outdoor adventures, and more. Here are 10 of our favorites. Space Needle The Space Needle is a must-see for kids and adults alike – Photo courtesy of Space Needle Built for the 1962 World's Fair, the Space Needle observation tower is an icon of the Seattle skyline. Located in the heart of City Center with numerous other main attractions, you can ride the lightning-fast elevator for impressive views of the cityscape, Olympic and Cascade mountains, and Puget Sound islands from your perch 520 feet above ground. Advertisement Just below the observation deck is The Loupe, the world's first revolving glass floor with a slow spin that makes you feel like you're a record on a turntable. Olympic Sculpture Park Olympic Sculpture Park is a low-stakes way to introduce kids to art – Photo courtesy of Allison Tibaldi I introduced my children to the Olympic Sculpture Park along the waterfront when they were very young. Even if they don't appear interested, kids absorb color, form, and the ever-changing dialogue between art and the environment as they run and play outdoors. It's a low-stakes activity because it's free of charge. Works include Alexander Calder's immense "The Eagle," a 6-ton steel sculpture with soaring curves and spikes that somehow manages to capture the delicacy of an origami bird. When little legs need a rest, they can sit on a series of granite "Eye Benches," surrealist eyeballs that double as surprisingly comfortable benches. Advertisement Chihuly Garden and Glass Chihuly's glass works have loads of kid appeal – Photo courtesy of Greg Balkin / State of Washington Tourism Dale Chihuly has been expanding the boundaries of glass as an artistic medium for decades. His imaginative glass sculptures and installations are on display indoors and outdoors at Chihuly Garden and Glass. Chihuly's bold interplay of whimsy and luminous color is a winning combination for many children. Glassblowing demonstrations throughout the day are captivating, and young visitors can touch real tools and materials used in the glassblowing process at the hands-on Curiosity Station. Seattle Pinball Museum The Seattle Pinball Museum offers retro fun for kids – Photo courtesy of Alabastro Photography/Visit Seattle Families can spend hours enjoying unlimited play for one price on dozens of vintage and modern pinball machines at the Seattle Pinball Museum in the International District. My kids love the machine's low-tech flippers and retro arcade setting. Order a soda in a vintage glass bottle to complete the throwback experience. Advertisement Museum of Pop Culture The Museum of Pop Culture pays tribute to Seattle's seminal role in pop culture – Photo courtesy of Allison Tibaldi If you're traveling with a tough-to-please teenager, the Museum of Pop Culture is an oasis of cool that should appease even the moodiest. The Frank Gehry-designed building is a testament to rebel architecture at its finest, wrapped in shimmering sheet metal that resembles a smashed electric guitar. Permanent and temporary exhibits explore the influence of pop culture in music, film, fashion, sports, and gaming. Seattle's role in music, particularly grunge and alternative rock, is evident in the Guitar Gallery, an homage to the instrument and the musicians who play it. Glimpse the guitar of hometown rocker Jimi Hendrix and clothing worn by Washington-born Kurt Cobain. The Sound Lab lets kids create music with real instruments, while the Next Gen Gamers exhibit tests their skills as they play trailblazing video games. Pike Place Market The Gum Wall at Pike Place Market is quirky fun thing to do with kids in Seattle – Photo courtesy of Alabastro Photography / Visit Seattle Since 1907, Pike Place Market has supplied farm-fresh produce and boat-to-table seafood to generations of Seattleites and hungry tourists. Hundreds of farmers, fishermen, and artisans sell their goods in the heart of downtown. Watch the fishmongers throw fish into the waiting arms of customers — an entertaining and unusual market ritual. If you're visiting in summer, sample yellow-hued Rainier cherries, a Washington treat. More than a marketplace, it's a community center. Public art, including the Instagram-favorite Gum Wall, adds quirky eye candy. Kids particularly enjoy exploring the Magic Market Shop (the third oldest magic shop in the country) and eating mac and cheese from Beecher's while watching cheese get made. Advertisement Seattle Aquarium The Seattle Aquarium has interactive exhibits with a conservation message – Photo courtesy of Allison Tibaldi The Seattle Aquarium combines dazzling sea life with a conservation message. Over 10,000 animals live here — from seahorses to a Giant Pacific Octopus — with an emphasis on those from the Pacific Northwest. Interactive touch tanks, a hands-on play space, and a crawl-through coral reef encourage kids to become stewards of the sea while having a ball. Seattle Great Wheel The Seattle Great Wheel has views for days – Photo courtesy of Rachael Jones/Visit Seattle Hop in a climate-controlled pod and take a sky-high ride on the enormous Seattle Great Wheel on Pier 57. On a clear day, this 175-foot Ferris wheel presents stunning vistas of the skyline and Mount Rainier. At night, it's illuminated with a half-million LED lights. A ride lasts for approximately 15 minutes. When you've landed back down to earth, take a spin on a painted pony at the carousel just a few steps away. Golden Gardens Park Seattle's Golden Gardens Park's sandy beach and tide pools are fun for kids – Photo courtesy of Rachael Jones/Visit Seattle If your family craves an afternoon at the beach, Golden Gardens Park in the Ballard neighborhood is a jackpot. This one-mile stretch of soft sand along the Puget Sound is perfect for Frisbee and beach volleyball, while the clear, cold water may tempt the brave to go for a summertime swim. At low tide, rocky sections at either end are a great place to view tide pools teeming with sea creatures, including anemones and starfish. Pacific Science Center Seattle's Pacific Science Center is a great place for curious kids – Photo courtesy of Rachael Jones/Visit Seattle Over the years, I've taken my kids to numerous science museums. As they grew older, they were often bored, as many catered to young children. Advertisement
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
2 beloved Hampton Roads radio veterans who died days apart remembered
Two beloved radio veterans heard on Hampton Roads airwaves for years have gone silent. Mark 'McKay' Cunningham, 55, died after a battle with leukemia on May 25, just a couple days before Robert 'Jeff' Moreau, 67, died on May 27. Listeners knew Cunningham as Mark McKay, who spent close to 20 years — from 1999 to 2019 — hosting both morning and afternoon shows as a DJ, music director and assistant program director for Max Media's 97.3 The Eagle. He rose to program director in 2012. In 2019, he moved on as southeast regional director of promotions at Riser House, a Nashville-based record label. McKay also held an annual radiothon to raise money for WTKR News 3's Dream Home giveaway telecasts to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Jimmy Ray Dunn, afternoon disc jockey at The Eagle, remembers his former colleague as the ultimate professional. 'His show was always tight on the board — very positive and forward moving,' Dunn said. John Shomby, former director of programming and operations for Max Media, noted McKay's old-school approach, exceptional music taste and ability to predict hits. He said McKay helped launch careers for a long list of local talent. From the day Shomby walked into the radio station, he said he and McKay were 'joined at the hip': 'He was like a little brother to me — a pain in the butt, but he always had my back.' A happy hour kicked off on the Eagle at 5 p.m. Friday in honor of McKay with the same theme he seemed to live his life by: nothing sad, nothing sleepy, nothing slow, nothing weepy. Moreau, a 1976 graduate of Princess Anne High School, was a familiar voice on several radio stations. He worked in the market for more than 25 years, including on 101.3 2WD, Mix 105 and 97 Star. Eric 'Morning Guy' Worden on 93.7 BOB FM fondly recalls doing voiceover work alongside Moreau in recent years at Studio Center. 'His baritone voice was exceptional,' Worden said of his good friend. 'He was a pro's pro and 100% gentleman.' Mare Carmody, a former disc jockey at The Eagle, met Moreau decades ago early on in her career and said he was just a fun person to be around. 'He could be really silly, but he was also super kind-hearted,' she said. 'I can still hear his voice in my head. He had a wonderful, resonant voice.' Following his illustrious career in radio, Moreau became a professional pilot and flew commercial jets for United Land Corp. based in Charlottesville. He became a certified flight instructor and, over the course of five years, built his own airplane he named Patience. Tim Moreau said his older brother — and lifelong protector — got the bug for flying early on in his career when he did the traffic report from the sky. 'Like many things that Jeff did, he would master it and then move on,' Tim Moreau said. He reinvented himself a third time as a real estate agent and broker for North Star Real Estate. 'He was a very accomplished man,' Tim Moreau said. 'And he was the consummate showman — entertaining right up until the end.' Services for Jeff Moreau were held on Friday and Saturday. A celebration of life for McKay is planned for 1-4 pm on June 7 at Three Notch'd Brewery & Craft Kitchen in Virginia Beach. Sandra J. Pennecke, 757-652-5836,
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Roach problem, moldy produce, flies landing on food at Wichita KS restaurants
Living and dead roaches on glue traps throughout a restaurant kitchen, moldy and damaged fruits and vegetables, employees who didn't wash their hands and change gloves properly before handling customer food, dishes that weren't sanitized, old food, flies landing on food and more are among violations Kansas Department of Agriculture inspectors discovered during recent food safety and lodging inspections in the Wichita area. Each week, The Eagle adds to its searchable database of failed inspections from Sedgwick County. Six restaurants and other businesses were non-compliant with state regulations from May 18-24. Inspectors found few or no violations at more than 50 other locations deemed compliant with food safety and lodging rules. Inspections are meant to protect the public from foodborne illnesses and other health risks. Locations can fail if they have too many problems, certain types of violations or issues that can't be fixed right away. Violations are common. Most of the time, businesses correct issues in front of an inspector. Examples of things that can be addressed immediately are serving food that's more than a week old, employees mishandling ingredients and dirty kitchens. Issues that take longer to correct include pest infestations, power outages and plumbing problems. It's rare, but a business may temporarily shut down over violations. Places that fail are usually reinspected within 10 days. The list in this story was compiled on May 28 using information available from the state on that date. It covers Sedgwick County. But you can search food and lodging inspection results elsewhere in Kansas at Blue Fin Sake Bar and Sushi, 255 N. Washington in Wichita — One violation on May 22 during an inspection that was a follow-up to an administrative order. Multiple live and dead roaches on glue traps throughout the kitchen. Next inspection: June 1. Dillons Marketplace, 10222 W. 21st St. in Wichita — Four violations on May 21 during a routine inspection. Violations include dented cans of soup and vegetables for sale, food residue on thermometers at Starbucks and in the Chinese kitchen, moldy and damaged produce including fruit and potatoes, water didn't get hot enough at the three-compartment sink. Next inspection: May 31. Meddys, 2300 N. Greenwich, Suite 100 in Wichita — Four violations on May 20 during a routine inspection. Violations include an employee eating and using a cellphone then touching customer food without changing gloves or washing hands, an employee handled food after touching sanitizer without changing gloves, no food thermometer, dirty pans stored as clean, unlabeled spray bottle of multi-surface cleaner. Next inspection: May 30. Road Runner Mexican Cantina, 300 S. Greenwich in Wichita — Twelve violations on May 20 during a joint inspection. Violations include chorizo and pork sitting out at room temperature, fish wasn't cold enough in refrigerator, pan of sliced ham and pan of fried fish weren't labeled with their preparation dates, dirty knives and can opener, toilet seat was not attached, no disclosure warning customers of the risks of consuming undercooked eggs, no test strips for sanitizers, pans of cooked ground beef and cooked chorizo weren't labeled with the dates they were removed from the freezer, tomatillos weren't stored in food-safe bags, dishes weren't being sanitized, employee made a burrito with their bare hands, bottles of bleach and degreaser weren't labeled with their contents. Next inspection: May 30. The Rushwood Senior Living, 2121 N. 143rd St. East in Wichita — Seven violations on May 20 during a complaint inspection. Violations include cheesecake that was not labeled with its package opening date, old corn, pans of ham and chicken weren't dated, dairy products and meats weren't dated, empty soap dispensers at hand-washing sinks, cheese was not cold enough in refrigeration, gallons of cleaners and disinfectants were stored with their dispensers above clean dishes. Next inspection: May 30. Sonic Drive-In, 3648 N. Maize Road in Wichita — Five violations on May 22 during a routine inspection. Violations include cooked tater tots that weren't kept hot enough, employee didn't properly clean an ice scoop that fell onto the floor, flies landing on surfaces that touch food and on a bag of whipped cream, employee touching a tortilla after handling sanitizer without changing gloves or washing hands, no paper towels at hand-washing sink. Next inspection: June 1. If you see problems at a food or lodging establishment, you can file a complaint. To notify the state about unsavory or questionable conditions anywhere that serves or sells food to the public, email or call 785-564-6767. You can also file a complaint at To report an illness you think was caused by a restaurant, food or event where food was served, contact the Kansas Department of Health and Environment at 877-427-7317 or Complaints about conditions at hotels and motels can be submitted at For more information about foodborne illnesses, visit Note: Sometimes addresses listed — especially for mobile vendors and food trucks — are not where food is actually served to the public. Contact those establishments directly for specific service locations. The violation summaries were compiled and drafted with the help of AI tools. They were fact-checked for accuracy and edited by Wichita Eagle journalists. Mouse poop & urine stains, cockroaches, old foods at Wichita KS restaurants Roach parts in ramekin, rodent poop, moldy food, filth at Wichita KS restaurants Ants in chips, food kept on floor, cockroaches, grime at Wichita KS restaurants Old & moldy meats, roaches, no vomit & diarrhea plans at Wichita KS restaurants
USA Today
30-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Texas A&M athletic director shocks with announcement about future of baseball program
Texas A&M athletic director shocks with announcement about future of baseball program After days of anticipation, Texas A&M athletic director Trev Alberts has seemingly made his decision regarding the future of the baseball program moving forward. According to The Eagle reporter Alex Miller, Alberts announced on Friday afternoon that head coach Michael Earley will remain with the team after missing the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2021. The Aggies were also the first program in college baseball since 1991 to be ranked as the unanimous No. 1 team and not make postseason play. Here is the statement from Alberts on the state of the position and his discussions with Earley: Earley's first season at the helm was one that most Aggie fans hope to forget. Texas A&M went 30-26 (11-19 SEC) after being ranked as the best team in baseball before the season began. The only hope of the program reaching postseason play diminished after the Aggies fell to the LSU Tigers in the Southeastern Conference Tournament quarterfinals. Following the NCAA Tournament Selection Show, and the inevitability of the Aggies missing the tournament was confirmed, the discussions of the program's direction were sparked immediately. Potential head coaches were tossed around on social media, as the fanbase felt that Alberts would move forward following what was a disappointing season, to say the least. However, it seems that Alberts and the Texas A&M baseball program are moving forward with Earley at the helm for the foreseeable future. The former hitting coach and assistant turned head coach looks to be getting an opportunity to rewrite the wrongs that occurred in 2025 and get Texas A&M back to the apex of college baseball. Will Earley turn things around in College Station? Only time will tell. If retaining Earley is truly the final decision, the surprising announcement from Alberts will certainly raise eyebrows if the program is not able to have success in 2026. Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes and opinions. Follow Dylan on X: @dylanmflippo.
