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Apollo Moon Flags Bleached to White, Leaving Shadowed Reminders
space22 days ago

Apollo Moon Flags Bleached to White, Leaving Shadowed Reminders

Space Daily reports that the six nylon flags planted on the Moon by Apollo crews between 1969 and 1972 have likely faded to white due to decades of ultraviolet exposure, solar wind, and extreme day‑night temperature swings; while LRO imagery shows five flags still standing (Apollo 11’s flag was reportedly knocked over), color cannot be confirmed from orbit, making the white, brittle rectangles the new honest reminder of the Moon’s harsh environment.

via Space Daily|
#apollo#flags#lunar-environment
Iran World Cup Team Ordered to Exit U.S. After Draw Amid Protests
world25 days ago

Iran World Cup Team Ordered to Exit U.S. After Draw Amid Protests

After Iran's 2-2 draw with New Zealand in Group G, U.S. officials ordered the Iranian squad to leave the United States immediately; about 13 coaching staff were refused entry, and the team returned to its training camp in Tijuana with plans to stay in the U.S. between matches scrapped. Protests outside the Los Angeles stadium and the presence of pre-revolutionary flags highlighted political tensions, despite FIFA's ban on such symbols in stadiums. All three Iran group games were played in the U.S., and the team is now heading to Mexico to continue its World Cup campaign.

via deadline.com|
#flags#iran#protests
Iran World Cup opener flag row: pre-revolution banners defy FIFA ban
sports25 days ago

Iran World Cup opener flag row: pre-revolution banners defy FIFA ban

At Iran’s World Cup opener against New Zealand in Los Angeles, dozens displayed pre-revolution flags despite FIFA’s ban on political imagery; security initially blocked some entries, but others were allowed after masking or removing the flags. A court rejected a challenge to FIFA’s restrictions. Banners criticizing the regime were confiscated, while some fans booed the national anthem and cheered New Zealand’s early goal, highlighting tensions over symbolism and freedom.

via The New York Times|
#fifa#flags#iran
Local officials' varied responses to flag honors for Charlie Kirk and 9/11 tribute
local-government10 months ago

Local officials' varied responses to flag honors for Charlie Kirk and 9/11 tribute

Aurora Mayor John Laesch defended his decision to keep flags at municipal facilities flying at full-staff during the weekend, despite federal and state directives to lower flags to half-staff in memory of Charlie Kirk and victims of political violence, emphasizing the importance of commemorating the anniversary of September 11 and respecting local observances.

via Chicago Tribune|
#aurora#charlie-kirk#flags
Belgian Authorities Question Israelis Over Gaza War Crime Allegations
world11 months ago

Belgian Authorities Question Israelis Over Gaza War Crime Allegations

Belgian police questioned two Israelis at the Tomorrowland festival after allegations from pro-Palestinian groups that they waved Israeli army flags, specifically from the Givati Brigade, which led to a brief detention. The case is being investigated under Belgium's universal jurisdiction law, with no further details released. The incident has sparked reactions from various organizations, highlighting tensions surrounding the event and the flags.

via BBC|
#belgium#flags#investigation
Controversies Surrounding Justice Alito: Flags, Ethics, and Recusal Demands
politics2 years ago

Controversies Surrounding Justice Alito: Flags, Ethics, and Recusal Demands

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has provided conflicting accounts regarding politically charged flags flown outside his homes, which has led to criticism and calls for his recusal from certain cases. Alito claims his wife was responsible for the flags, citing a neighborhood dispute as the reason, but police records and neighbor testimonies contradict his explanations. The motivations behind the flags, particularly an upside-down American flag and an "Appeal to Heaven" flag, remain unclear, raising questions about potential political bias.

via The Washington Post|
#controversy#flags#politics
"Justice Alito's Flag Controversy Sparks Ethical Debate"
politics2 years ago

"Justice Alito's Flag Controversy Sparks Ethical Debate"

The controversy over Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito's wife, Martha-Ann Alito, flying flags associated with the January 6 Capitol riot has sparked ethical questions and calls for Alito to recuse himself from related cases. Critics argue that the issue is being politicized, particularly in light of Alito's role in overturning Roe v. Wade, while Alito defends his wife's actions as her exercising her First Amendment rights. Chief Justice John Roberts has declined to intervene, emphasizing judicial independence.

via The Washington Post|
#ethics#flags#january-6
Justice Alito Rejects Recusal Amid Flag Controversy
politics2 years ago

Justice Alito Rejects Recusal Amid Flag Controversy

Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. has refused to recuse himself from two Supreme Court cases related to the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, despite reports of provocative flags flown at his homes. Alito stated that the flags, which appeared to support the "Stop the Steal" movement, were displayed by his wife and not by him. The decision has raised concerns about potential bias in the cases, which involve former President Donald Trump and charges against Capitol rioters.

via The New York Times|
#flags#jan-6-attack#politics