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society1 day ago•2 min saved

1,500 Strangers Turn a WWII Veteran's Funeral into a Community Memorial

After a call from a veterans' advocate, about 1,500 people gathered in Massachusetts for the Catholic Mass funeral of World War II Navy veteran John Bernard Arnold III, who had no immediate family. The ceremony included four veterans saluting his casket, a poignant reflection on Arnold’s life (love of classical music, chocolate cake, and Grey’s Anatomy), bagpipes, and a gun salute. The flag from his casket was given to the veterans home that cared for him, and his great-nephew Joe Durban later flew in to receive the flag and visit Arnold’s grave, turning a solitary burial into a large-scale act of remembrance.

via CBS News|

#community #funeral #remembrance

entertainment2 days ago•4 min saved

Sinise Leads PBS Memorial Day Concert Tribute to Pearl Harbor Vet

Gary Sinise will co-host PBS's 37th National Memorial Day Concert from the West Lawn of the Capitol, honoring Pearl Harbor survivor Chuck Kohler and other veterans with musical performances and tributes by stars, including works by Sinise’s late son Mac. The event, nonpartisan and aired on PBS (also via AFN and streaming), features Mary McCormack as co-host after Joe Mantegna’s withdrawal.

via USA Today|

#chuck-kohler #entertainment #gary-sinise

world2 days ago•9 min saved

106-year-old Pearl Harbor survivor keeps memory alive for new generations

Freeman K. Johnson, 106, the oldest Pearl Harbor survivor, recalls being below deck repairing a boiler aboard the USS St. Louis as the attack began and not seeing the planes topside; he later witnessed Roosevelt’s Tehran Conference aboard the USS Iowa and the surrender ceremonies in Tokyo Bay aboard the Missouri. Now living in Centerville, MA, Johnson has become a local figure and a living link to Pearl Harbor, as only about 11 survivors remain.

via Politico|

#memorial-day #pearl-harbor #tehran-conference

us-news3 days ago•41 min saved

Flags Fly at Half-Staff Across All 50 States on Memorial Day

The U.S. will observe Memorial Day with a nationwide half-staff flag protocol, as officials order flags to fly at half-staff in every state to honor fallen servicemembers, a rare occasion of a shared national tribute.

via Newsweek|

#flags #memorial-day #national

politics5 days ago•33 min saved

Make It Matter: A Veteran’s Memorial Day Call to Everyday Citizenship

Former Army general Mark Hertling reflects on Memorial Day as more than a long weekend, describing the laminated memorial cards he keeps listing fallen comrades, the true meaning of sacrifice, and the imperative for Americans to honor the fallen not with empty rhetoric but by living with integrity, serving their communities, and making the sacrifices of others matter in daily life.

via The Bulwark|

#citizenship #memorial-day #memory

politics5 days ago•24 min saved

DC’s 250-foot Trump arch clears design hurdle amid opposition

A federal arts panel approved designs for President Donald Trump’s planned 250-foot triumphal arch in Washington, advancing the project despite public opposition and lawsuits from veterans; the arch, intended to commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary, faces ongoing scrutiny over its size and impact, with a second federal review scheduled for June 4.

via The Washington Post|

#architecture #building-construction #design

sports18 days ago•13 min saved

Alysha Clark Guides the WNBA Into Its High-Stakes Era

Alysha Clark, the WNBA’s oldest player, has watched and helped drive the league’s transformation under the landmark CBA, moving from bench roles to a trusted veteran and union leader who helped secure seven-figure salaries, expanded rosters, and safer working conditions, while guiding a young Dallas Wings squad and balancing her on- and off-court influence with a now-ritual Media Day presence alongside her dogs Sly and Cecil.

via Sports Illustrated|

#alyshaclark #cba #leadership

technology26 days ago•6 min saved

Meta AI glasses help blind veteran see his surroundings again

Meta's AI-powered smart glasses—voice-activated and able to identify colors, read menus, recognize faces, and provide navigation—help a Gulf War veteran who lost his sight decades ago regain independence; Meta is partnering with the VA to supply the glasses to veterans and is expanding AI tools for small businesses as part of its growth strategy.

via New York Post|

#artificial-intelligence #assistive-technology #meta

sports1 month ago•2 min saved

Dolphins Kick Off Post-Draft Shake-Up; Five Veterans Put on Notice

Miami’s post-draft roster reshaping under a new regime puts five veterans on the bubble: OT Austin Jackson (likely moving inside to accommodate Kadyn Proctor), LB Tyrel Dodson (could be cut for cap relief as new linebackers arrive), WR Tahj Washington (facing competition from rookies), OG Jonah Savaiinaea (on the bubble behind Salyer/Campbell), and RB Jaylen Wright (threatened by UDFA Le’Veon Moss). The Dolphins continue to balance depth with rookies and undrafted players as they finalize the roster.

via Phin Phanatic|

#kadyn-proctor #miami-dolphins #nfl-draft

politics1 month ago•12 min saved

Trump Signs Order to Fast-Track Psychedelic Therapies for Veterans

President Trump signed an executive order to accelerate research and access to psychedelic medicines—highlighting ibogaine—as potential treatments for serious mental illnesses and focusing on veterans with PTSD and suicide risk. The order directs cross‑agency collaboration (DOJ, HHS, VA, FDA), aims for faster regulatory review through science‑based pathways, and includes a $50 million federal funding commitment for ibogaine research and expanded access in licensed, hospital‑grade settings, all while maintaining rigorous safety standards.

via The White House (.gov)|

#executive-order #ibogaine #mental-health

politics1 month ago•3 min saved

Trump Admin Fast-Tracks Psychedelic Therapies for Serious Mental Illness

Trump signs an executive order to accelerate psychedelic therapies for serious mental illness, directing FDA to use national priority vouchers for breakthrough psychedelic drugs, create pathways to access investigational psychedelics under the Right to Try Act, and invest $50 million via ARPA-H to boost research; the plan calls for VA and private‑sector collaboration to expand trials and aims to help veterans and reduce suicide, building on prior Right to Try and drug research reforms.

via The White House (.gov)|

#arpa-h #executive-order #mental-health-treatment

politics1 month ago•3 min saved

White House eyes ibogaine research funding for PTSD

The White House is drafting an executive order to open the door to federal funding for research on ibogaine, a psychedelic used abroad to treat PTSD and brain injuries. It would not reclassify the drug (still Schedule I) but signals support for further U.S. studies on safety and effectiveness, with a focus on veterans. Evidence is limited—mostly small observational studies—with notable cardiac risks and several deaths reported; a Stanford study suggested potential PTSD relief when ibogaine is paired with magnesium, yet more rigorous trials are needed before any medical use.

via CBS News|

#drug-policy #executive-order #ibogaine

politics1 month ago•16 min saved

Chilli clarifies MAGA donations were a misread, not political support

Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas says she is not MAGA and did not intend to support MAGA policies; she claims the donations shown in FEC records were made without reading the fine print and were meant for causes against human trafficking and for veterans, apologizing for the confusion as scrutiny intensified.

via TheGrio|

#chilli #fec #maga

workforce1 month ago•11 min saved

Judge weighs contempt as VA again terminates AFGE contract after injunction

A Rhode Island federal judge moved to enforce an injunction ordering the VA to reinstate AFGE’s contract after the department again terminated the CBA, with possible contempt proceedings for a “blatant” violation of the court order; the VA argues the retermination moots the proceedings, while AFGE contends the department is noncompliant and not honoring contract provisions, and the judge set a deadline for the agency to explain why it shouldn’t be held in contempt.

via govexec.com|

#collective-bargaining #labor-management #unions

sports2 months ago•10 min saved

Late-Season Bargains: 10 Possible 2026 NFL Free-Agent Steals

The 2026 NFL free-agent market still has several high-profile veterans unsigned who could become major bargains for teams willing to gamble on short-term deals, including Stefon Diggs, Tyreek Hill, Keenan Allen, Calais Campbell, Taylor Decker, Kevin Zeitler, Rasul Douglas, Joey Bosa, Kirk Cousins, and Shaq Thompson. While some marquee names signed earlier in the tampering window, these players could reshape rosters late in the cycle as teams balance cap needs, age, and injury risk, often pursuing one-year contracts with the potential for high impact if they stay healthy.

via PFF|

#2026-season #free-agency #nfl