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Trump's push to change Department of Defense to 'War Department' would turn back the clock to WWII

President Donald Trump’s push to rename the Department of Defense goes beyond subjective word choices about what to call the military agency

The Independent UK

How a children’s chocolate drink became a symbol of French colonialism

With its red fez, broad smile and simplified French, Banania’s mascot has been associated with racist stereotypes.

Al Jazeera

How 'National Security' Came Unmoored From Americans' Actual Security

The turning point was the New Deal.

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Rare World War I Victoria Cross sold for half a million

The owner of a Victoria Cross medal honouring a soldier for his bravery on the WWI front lines has made a substantial profit.

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To better detect chemical weapons, materials scientists are exploring new technologies

Chemical warfare is one of the most devastating forms of conflict. It leverages toxic chemicals to disable, harm or kill without any physical confrontation. Across various conflicts, it has caused tens of thousands of deaths and affected over a million people through injury and long-term health consequences.

The Conversation

Speedballing – the deadly mix of stimulants and opioids – requires a new approach to prevention and treatment

Speedballing – the practice of combining a stimulant like cocaine or methamphetamine with an opioid such as heroin or fentanyl – has evolved from a niche subculture to a widespread public health crisis. The practice stems from the early 1900s when World War I soldiers were often treated with a…

The Conversation

Sunken warships from WWI and WWII are ticking pollution time bombs at the bottom of our oceans

As rusting war-era ships decay on the seafloor, their toxic cargoes pose an urgent but often overlooked environmental risk.

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Goldman Sachs says Trump’s spending plan won’t stop the national debt from hitting ‘unsustainable’ highs not seen since World War II

If borrowing costs remain high, future lawmakers could be left in a tough spot.

Fortune

36 Incredible History Moments That Were Caught On Camera Decades Ago

History and photography have always been good buddies.

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Army restores the names of seven bases that lost their Confederate-linked names under Biden

Seven Army bases whose names were changed in 2023 because they honored Confederate leaders are all reverting back to their original names

The Independent UK

The Nazi crusade against modern art

The Third Reich sought to cleanse Germany of "decadent" art. Maybe it's just a history lesson with no relevance

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10 Freebies for National Donut Day (June 6)

National Donut Day is here, and it’s time to indulge in your favorite fried confections without spending a dime. Celebrated annually on the first Friday of June, this delightful holiday originated in 1938 to honor the Salvation Army “Donut Lassies” who served donuts to soldiers during World War I. Today,…

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Inside a historic church painted with murals that reflect searing social commentary

Workers have completed a phase of conservation work on historic murals by the late artist Maxo Vanka at St. Nicholas Croatian Catholic Church near Pittsburgh

The Independent UK

Deminers Comb Belgian Countryside For Remnants Of Great War

Working with the utmost care, a Belgian deminer wiggled a century-old artillery shell from the soil and deposited it safely in a sandbox in the back of his truck.

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Believe it or not, there was a time when the US government built beautiful homes for working-class Americans to deal with a housing crisis

In 1918, as World War I intensified overseas, the U.S. government embarked on a radical experiment: It quietly became the nation’s largest housing developer, designing and constructing more than 80 new communities across 26 states in just two years.

Sports Illustrated

Who Were the Black Sox? A Look Back at the Scandal After Their Reinstatement

Baseball's darkest moment was thrust back into the spotlight Tuesday.

Latin Times

Trump Mocked for Sharing Photo of Soldiers at Iwo Jima on Anniversary of WWII Europe Victory: 'What an Embarrassment'

President Donald Trump shared an image of Iwo Jima to mark the first official Victory Day for World War II.

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‘Historical Leaks’: 34 Must-See Historical Pictures, Ranging From Wholesome To Heartbreaking

Historical pictures are likely the closest thing to time travel we have so far.

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Trump designates Thursday as a day for US to celebrate victory in World War II. Here's what it means

President Donald Trump has issued a proclamation designating Thursday as a day for the United States to celebrate victory during World War II

The Independent UK

Thousands of people gather near Buckingham Palace to mark the 80th anniversary of V-E Day

Thousands of people have lined the roads around the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace as British and allied troops paraded past at the start of four days of pageantry to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe

Latin Times

Trump Renaming Veteran's Day to Celebrate World War I Victory Causes Outrage: 'This Is a Slap in the Face'

President Donald Trump has proclaimed that November 11 will no longer be Veteran's Day, instead, it will be "Victory Day for World War I."

The Independent UK

Trump is renaming Veterans Day to honor World War I soldiers - but nobody knows why

The president also revealed he wants to change the name of VE-Day on May 8 to ‘Victory Day for World War II’

International Business Times

Poppies Flourish At Tower Of London For WWII Anniversary

Britain's iconic Tower of London will be covered in a cascading installation of 30,000 red ceramic poppies to mark 80 years since the end of World War II. The tribute, called "The Tower Remembers" will be unveiled to the public on Thursday, May 8, which is celebrated as Victory in…

The Independent UK

Australian politicians lambast ‘neo-Nazi hecklers’ at Anzac Day memorial service

Anzac Day commemorates anniversary of first major military action by Australian and New Zealand Army Corps during World War I

The Independent UK

Princess Anne joins solemn ceremony in Turkey marking 110th anniversary of WWI battle

Britain’s Princess Anne joined a dawn ceremony near the World War I battlefields on Turkey’s Gallipoli Peninsula to remember the Australian and New Zealand soldiers who lost their lives in an ill-fated battle 110 years ago

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