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Memorial Day

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politics2 months ago

Hungary's Orban and Opponents Hold Rival Rallies Ahead of 2026 Election

Tens of thousands of Hungarians rallied in Budapest on Memorial Day for the Revolution of 1956, amid a tense political climate with Prime Minister Viktor Orban and challenger Peter Magyar holding rival rallies. Orban, a nationalist and EU critic, accused Brussels of sabotaging peace efforts in Ukraine, while Magyar, an anti-corruption candidate, criticized Orban's shift towards pro-Russian policies and his centralized rule. The rallies reflect the high stakes of the upcoming April election, with support for both leaders closely contested.

entertainment7 months ago

Memorial Day Box Office Records Shattered by 'Lilo & Stitch' and 'Mission: Impossible'

The Memorial Day weekend set a new box office record with combined earnings from 'Lilo & Stitch' and 'Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning,' highlighting a strong recovery for theaters post-COVID, with the weekend's total reaching $326.7 million and both films achieving significant opening milestones, indicating a positive trend for summer box office performance.

local-news7 months ago

Mass Shooting in Fairmount Park Leaves 2 Dead and 9 Injured

A Memorial Day shooting in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park left 2 dead and 9 wounded, with police suspecting at least three shooters using modified rapid-fire weapons. The incident, tied for the second-largest shooting in the city in a decade, prompted increased police presence and condemnation from Mayor Cherelle Parker, who called it a heinous act of violence involving war-time ammunition.