You can’t do this. It’s mean. pic.twitter.com/W8aq6E6COs
— Dr. Jebra Faushay (@JebraFaushay) September 28, 2024
A Stirring Monument to America’s Warriors
Sabin Howard’s engrossing 38-figure, high-relief sculpture—the centerpiece of Washington’s new National World War I Memorial, situated on Pennsylvania Avenue just east of the White House and Treasury Department—takes a cinematic approach to sculptural narrative. It commemorates a civilization-transforming conflict in which 116,516 Americans were killed and 204,000 wounded. The several scenes in what Howard calls his “movie in bronze,” portraying a soldier’s departure from home and family for war and its horrors and then his return, unfold from left to right in a work nearly 60 feet wide.
Muslims attempt to storm US embassy in Iraq to avenge Hezbollah leaders way cool death
Thousands of protesters trying to storm US embassy in Baghdad after Nasrallah killing
#Iraqis rally after #Nasrallah's assassination and try to cross a bridge to storm the #US embassy in #Baghdad.
P.S. …and this after nearly 20 years of American presence in Iraq. You can't fake the love of the people, can you….. … pic.twitter.com/C0UPGUPIA3
— Leonard Frank (@LeoonfrankFrank) September 28, 2024
@lookner Iraqis try to enter US embassy in Baghdad https://t.co/p8lTD70w6Y
— Chaundra G (@ChaundraG1) September 28, 2024
h/t Patti Jo
‘Antiracism’ is Coming for Medical Science
Within the world of statistics and reporting, it has become fashionable to attribute any and all disparities and inequities to discrimination. This is often either grossly exaggerated or, in some cases, simply not true. With the selective omission of facts, studies — motivated by confirmation bias — are often rationalized, post hoc, into an urgent issue that requires societal change.
Canada begins commercially assisted departures from Lebanon
The Canadian government on Friday began coordinating commercially assisted departures for Canadians looking to get out of Lebanon amid mounting violence, Global News has learned.
Global Affairs Canada is reserving blocks of seats on commercial flights for Canadian citizens as it becomes increasingly difficult to book seats independently, sources in two government departments said.
They knew the risks. Not a finger should be lifted those who chose to move back.
When the Iranian Regime Intervenes in US Elections
In a significant move that, since the establishment of Iran’s Islamist regime, Iranian leaders have actively extended their influence to support a political party and candidate in a U.S. presidential race. This notable intervention is directed towards aiding the Democratic ticket headed by Vice President Kamala Harris. It is a move that signals that Iran’s regime hopes to secure an even deeper geopolitical alignment after the upcoming U.S. elections.
The FBI recently confirmed that information stolen by the Iranian regime agents, through their hacking of Donald Trump’s campaign, was disseminated to individuals connected to the Democratic campaign.
The horror!AP’s Offensive Obit for Hassan Nasrallah, Hezbollah’s ‘Charismatic and Shrewd’ Leader
Before the official confirmation of the death of terrorist Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, killed by Israeli Defense Forces in an underground bunker in suburban Beirut, Associated Press reporter Bassem Mroue filed “Charismatic and shrewd: A look at longtime Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.”
Sophia Pooley Day
Let's declare #SophiaPooleyDay every year just before Canada's 'National Day for Truth and Reconciliation'
This will remind all that there must be truth before reconciliation is possible – and that many of the indigenous tribes of Canada practiced slavery, cannibalism, human… pic.twitter.com/ox9yhbMU0W
— DonaldBest.CA * DO NOT COMPLY (@DonaldBestCA) September 28, 2024
By the numbers: Here’s what it would take to bring down the Liberals in a confidence vote
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government survived a confidence vote this week with the help of the NDP and the Bloc Québécois — but the Liberals will be facing another one very soon.
The Conservatives have said repeatedly they want to bring down the government as soon as possible and have put forward another non-confidence motion already. It’s expected to go to a vote next week.
Poll: Taylor Swift‘s Popularity Dropping After Kamala Endorsement
A new poll shows that Taylor Swift’s popularity has dropped overall among voters following her endorsement of Kamala Harris this month.
I typically don’t pay much attention to celebrity endorsements but this story really caught my eye – Steven Van Zandt: ‘Springsteen backing the Democrats lost us half our audience’
SNOBELEN: Scrapping sanctimonious Toronto school board long overdue
Those brave souls who follow the entangled mess that is the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) have had yet another interesting week.
It’s Groundhog Day as a new minister of education (Jill Dunlop) meets the bizarre, bureaucratic fortress that runs the largest school district in Canada. As Yogi Berra said, “It’s déjà vu all over again.”
‘Broken’ news industry faces uncertain future
From disinformation campaigns to soaring scepticism, plummeting trust and economic slumps, the global media landscape has been hit with blow after blow.
World News Day, taking place on Saturday with the support of hundreds of organisations including AFP, aims to raise awareness about the challenges endangering the hard-pressed industry.
h/t DS
A lithium battery fire sent toxic gas over Montreal. Are we ready for such emergencies?
Residents, chemists and firefighters are raising concerns about prevention and emergency preparedness after 15,000 kilograms of lithium batteries inside a shipping container caught fire at the Port of Montreal on Monday.
“Around 6 p.m., I started smelling something chemical in my place,” said Lia Chauvel, who lives about two kilometres from the port. “Like at 7 p.m., I get a text from the city. I thought it was spam.”
The fire started at 2:40 p.m. About two hours later, the city issued a precautionary lockdown notice through landlines to some nearby residents. A reminder alert was sent at 6:51 p.m.
Taxpayer-funded Minneapolis food pantry bans white people
The boss of a Minneapolis food pantry, funded by city taxpayers, has banned white people from taking advantage of the resource.
Mykela ‘Keiko’ Jackson used a Minnesota State grant to launch the Food Trap Project Bodega designed to help poor and hungry residents living close to the Sanctuary Covenant Church in the north of the city.