Day: May 29, 2023

Latvia declares national holiday after beating USA for bronze medal in hockey World Championship

11:59 pm May 29, 2023

Monday became a national holiday for Latvia after the country’s biggest hockey win ever. The country, whose national sport is hockey, defeated the United States, 4-3, in overtime in the bronze medal game of the IIHF World Championship. The victory was so huge for Latvians that their government decided to make Monday a national holiday. […]

Furry fury as convention goes 18+ in reaction to DeSantis law: ‘Heartbreaking’

11:49 pm May 29, 2023

An upcoming “furry” convention in Florida will restrict its attendees to adults over 18 in response to Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ law prohibiting children from attending “adult live entertainment.” Megaplex, an Orlando-based convention dedicated to “people who enjoy dressing up as or making art of anthropomorphized creatures,” originally released a statement regarding their decision on […]

Memorial Day poppy flower display honors fallen veterans

11:29 pm May 29, 2023

Around 645,000 poppy flowers were part of an exhibit on the National Mall to honor the men and women who lost their lives in action. “The poppy is sort of the international symbol of remembrance,” retired U.S. Navy Vice Admiral John Bird said. “We can never thank them enough, but we should never forget. So […]

Biden brushes off Republicans’ defense spending concerns over debt ceiling deal, suggests deal could be made

11:26 pm May 29, 2023

President Joe Biden on Monday responded to Republican criticism of the defense spending included in the deal he reached with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy over the weekend to avert a potentially catastrophic default in the nation’s debt. Speaking with reporters on the South Lawn of the White House as he departed for Delaware, Biden brushed […]

Paul Rudd and Aaron Rogers go viral at Taylor Swift concert, Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes rekindle romance

10:42 pm May 29, 2023

Although not defined by Merriam’s Webster Dictionary, the term “Swiftie” is used to describe any and all people who identify as Taylor Swift fans. This weekend, a bevy of stars embraced their inner Swiftie, flocking to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey to catch a glimpse of the celebrated and adored popstar. Musicians including Camila Cabello […]

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