Trump Wants His Face On New $250 Bills In Latest Branding Push: Report Trump Wants His Face On New $250 Bills In Latest Branding Push: Report
Trump Wants His Face On New $250 Bills In Latest Branding Push: Report President Donald Trump is pushing to add his face to a new $250 bill in the latest unprecedented effort to attach his branding to federal institutions, according to a report. Trump administration officials have pressed the Bureau of Engraving and Printing to prepare designs for the bill, The Washington Post reported on Thursday, May 28. The proposal would mark the first time a living person has appeared on US currency in more than 150 years. Federal law currently allows only deceased people to be depicted on US currency. Another law specifies which bill denominations the bureau may pro…
Longtime Bronx Zoo Elephant Dies At 55 — Lived In NY For Nearly Half A Century Longtime Bronx Zoo Elephant Dies At 55 — Lived In NY For Nearly Half A Century
Longtime Bronx Zoo Elephant Dies At 55 — Lived In NY For Nearly Half A Century Happy, a beloved Asian elephant who lived at the Bronx Zoo for nearly five decades and became one of its most recognizable animals, has died at age 55. The Bronx Zoo announced Thursday, May 28, that Happy was euthanized following a period of hospice care as she dealt with progressive age-related health issues.  Zoo officials said the difficult decision came after ongoing evaluations by veterinary and animal care staff regarding her condition and quality of life.  "She died peacefully surrounded by her keepers, curators, and veterinarians who have cared for her; some for more than…
Ex-Government Official Accused Of Stealing $40 Million In Gold Bars Ex-Government Official Accused Of Stealing $40 Million In Gold Bars
Ex-Government Official Accused Of Stealing $40 Million In Gold Bars A federal case tied to a former intelligence official now reads like something from a vault inventory. Former senior CIA official David J. Rush was arrested Tuesday, May 19, after FBI agents allegedly found about 303 gold bars worth more than $40 million inside his Virginia home, according to multiple reports. The Washington Post reported that Rush’s home is in Virginia, but the precise city or town has not been released. Rush is charged with theft of public funds. Court records say he is being held while defense attorneys and federal prosecutors gather more information ahead of a detenti…
National Hamburger Day 2026: Where To Score Free Burgers, Meal Deals National Hamburger Day 2026: Where To Score Free Burgers, Meal Deals
National Hamburger Day 2026: Where To Score Free Burgers, Meal Deals Fast-food chains and sit-down restaurants are celebrating National Hamburger Day with plenty of deals! National Hamburger Day falls on Thursday, May 28. The annual holiday wraps up National Burger Month and unofficially kicks off summer grilling season, according to National Day Calendar. The hamburger's exact origin is still debated, although the Library of Congress considers Louis' Lunch in New Haven, Connecticut, to be the birthplace of the burger. National Day Calendar says the hamburger likely first appeared in the late 19th or early 20th century, before becoming a culinary icon in the…
See Newest Quarter Entering Circulation Ahead Of Nation's 250th Birthday See Newest Quarter Entering Circulation Ahead Of Nation's 250th Birthday
See Newest Quarter Entering Circulation Ahead Of Nation's 250th Birthday A new quarter honoring the Declaration of Independence will soon start appearing across the US as the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary. The US Mint has released the 2026 Semiquincentennial Quarter displaying the Declaration of Independence for circulation, the bureau announced in a news release on Monday, May 25. The coins will begin shipping to the Federal Reserve on Monday, June 1, for distribution to commercial banks and financial institutions. The quarter commemorates 250 years since the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776. The front features Thomas…
Pierre Deny Dies Suddenly: Actor Best Known For Netflix's 'Emily In Paris' Pierre Deny Dies Suddenly: Actor Best Known For Netflix's 'Emily In Paris'
Pierre Deny Dies Suddenly: Actor Best Known For Netflix's 'Emily In Paris' A familiar face from one of Netflix's most stylish hits is being remembered after a sudden loss. French actor Pierre Deny, 69, died Monday, May 25, after what his daughters described as a "sudden and severe" case of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, according to a report by Variety on Wednesday, May 27. Deny was known internationally for playing Louis de Léon on Netflix's "Emily in Paris." His character was the powerful CEO of a luxury fashion company, JVMA. He appeared in seasons three and four of the series. Louis was also the father of Nicolas de Léon, played by Paul Forman, whose …
New Details Released In NASCAR Star Kyle Busch's Sudden Death New Details Released In NASCAR Star Kyle Busch's Sudden Death
New Details Released In NASCAR Star Kyle Busch's Sudden Death New details are adding a clearer timeline to the sudden death of one of NASCAR’s most accomplished drivers. Kyle Busch suffered a “chain of events” that began with bacterial pneumonia before he died Thursday, May 21, according to a death certificate exclusively obtained by Us Weekly. The certificate said Busch had pneumonia for “days to weeks” before his death, Us Weekly reported. The illness then progressed to sepsis, which the medical examiner determined he likely had for one day. The sepsis led to disseminated intravascular coagulation, a condition involving small blood clots that can b…
Ranch Seasoning Recalled Nationwide Over Salmonella Risk Ranch Seasoning Recalled Nationwide Over Salmonella Risk
Ranch Seasoning Recalled Nationwide Over Salmonella Risk A pantry product sold nationwide is being pulled from shelves due to a potential foodborne illness risk. The FDA published a company announcement saying Blackstone Products of Providence, Utah, is voluntarily recalling certain lots of Blackstone Parmesan Ranch seasoning. The recall affects Blackstone Parmesan Ranch 7.3-ounce seasoning, product number 4106. The company said the affected products may be contaminated with Salmonella. Blackstone’s recall is tied to a California Dairies, Inc. recall of dry milk powder because of possible Salmonella contamination. The FDA notice said the affect…
Search Intensifies For Missing Hiker, 88, In Moreau State Park Search Intensifies For Missing Hiker, 88, In Moreau State Park
Search Intensifies For Missing Hiker, 88, In Moreau State Park A major search is underway for an 88-year-old hiker who disappeared Wednesday morning in Moreau State Park on Wednesday morning, May 27, authorities said. Albert F. Sakowicz, who police described as an avid hiker, set out from the Western Ridge Trailhead around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, police said. His caretaker contacted State Police after he failed to return by 1 p.m.   Search efforts involving State Police Aviation, New York State Park Police, and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers have continued throughout the park and surrounding areas, bu…
VIDEO: One-Armed Influencer Shuts Down Officer's Accusation In One Swift Motion VIDEO: One-Armed Influencer Shuts Down Officer's Accusation In One Swift Motion
Video: One-Armed Influencer Shuts Down Officer's Accusation In One Swift Motion An adaptive athlete is going super viral after a traffic stop in which an officer accused her of texting while driving with her “right hand” — despite the fact that she does not have one. Katie, a Florida influencer who posts under the Instagram handle @slightlyoff.balance, shared body camera footage "as a little treat" from the stop involving an officer in Lake Worth on Tuesday, May 26, the day before her court date for the stop, she said. The officer introduces himself and explains Katie drove past him "holding your phone with your right hand." Katie then raises her right arm and respond…
'Miracle': NCAA Basketball Head Coach Nearly Drowns, Revived After Saving Nephew In Ocean 'Miracle': NCAA Basketball Head Coach Nearly Drowns, Revived After Saving Nephew In Ocean
'Miracle': NCAA Basketball Head Coach Nearly Drowns, Revived After Saving Nephew In Ocean A college basketball coach is recovering after nearly drowning while saving her 8-year-old nephew from rough surf. University of North Carolina Wilmington women's basketball head coach Nicole Woods survived the frightening incident while rescuing her young nephew. The 41-year-old spoke to WECT News about what happened on Tuesday, May 26. Woods said she went to Wrightsville Beach with her two daughters, niece, and nephew on Thursday, May 21. A powerful wave swept her nephew into the Atlantic Ocean and she jumped in after him. The third-year Seahawks coach tried…
0.18 BAC-Driver Who Killed Two Friends In Capital Region Wreck Sentenced To Prison 0.18 BAC-Driver Who Killed Two Friends In Capital Region Wreck Sentenced To Prison
0.18 Bac-driver Who Killed Two Friends In Capital Region Wreck Sentenced To Prison A New York woman who killed two of her friends in a devastating drunken car crash has been sentenced to prison time, authorities said. Imahjai Sutherland, 25, got between six years, eight months and 20 years behind bars on Wednesday, May 27, the Albany County District Attorney’s office said. “I feel like I've been losing time, moving through days in a fog filled with emotional anxiety and deep depression,” said Tina Wade, mother of crash victim Cepelynn Johnson, at Sutherland’s hearing. “There are moments when I don't even recognize myself anymore. The grief is constant, heavy, and inescapa…