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Here's your local news for Monday, June 8, 2026:We find out why a popular youth diving club is shutting down,Examine the flaws in Wisconsin's community supervision system,Share the local government's calendar for the week ahead,Commemorate the 1967 nomination of a trailblazing U.S. Supreme Court justice,Review two new movies on the small screen,And much more.
It's the ten year anniversary of one of the strangest and most pivotal events in pop culture. Commemorate the occasion and tune into hear what's new with Stan Lee (yes, THAT Stan Lee), sports, and the Anime Awards. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
A little girl in her Sunday best, holding her grandmother's hand, walking quietly through a graveyard to place flowers on family graves — it's a picture of Memorial Day that many of us carry in our own memories. In this episode, Lynette Kittle reflects on the sacred tradition of honoring those who laid down their lives for the freedom we enjoy today. Long before we understood the weight of sacrifice, many of us were taught by those who came before us that some things are worth remembering — and worth honoring. Each soldier, each serviceman and woman, was created in the image of a holy God, breathed into life by His own breath. Memorial Day is an invitation to pause and recognize the priceless worth of every life given in service to this nation. As Jesus Himself said, "No greater love has anyone than that he lay down his life for his friends" (John 15:13). This day is a call to gratitude — to God for His hand on our nation, and to the countless men and women whose sacrifice made our freedom possible. Today's Bible Verse "And walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God." — Ephesians 5:2, NIV Ponder Today Every fallen soldier bore the image of God. Each life lost in service was sacred — created by a holy God, breathed into being by Him, and deeply valued by Him (Genesis 1:27, Genesis 2:7). Freedom is not free — and it must not be forgotten. As Ronald Reagan warned, freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. Memorial Day calls us to remember, reflect, and pass on the lessons of sacrifice to those who come after us. Sacrifice is an act of love. Christ laying down His life for us and a soldier laying down their life for their country both reflect the same profound truth: there is no greater love than this. Grief deserves to be honored. For countless families across America, Memorial Day carries deep personal sorrow. We are called not just to celebrate freedom, but to sit with and comfort those still bearing the weight of loss. Gratitude to God and gratitude for service go hand in hand. America's freedom endures as we thank God for His hand on our nation and recognize the individuals whose sacrifice made that freedom real. A Prayer for You Today Dear Father, lead us to commemorate Memorial Day in a way that honors You and the sacred lives You created. Let us never forget the sacrifice of those who laid down their lives for their friends and for this nation. Thank You for every man and woman who has served in America's Armed Forces. Bring healing and restoration to those wounded in service, and bring comfort to every family still carrying the sorrow of loss. May we hold freedom with grateful hearts and open hands, always remembering the price that was paid. In Jesus' name, Amen. Don't Miss an Episode If today's prayer stirred a sense of gratitude in your heart, we'd love to stay connected. Subscribe to the LifeAudio newsletter at LifeAudio.com for daily prayers, devotionals, and more content to nourish your faith every day. If you like this podcast, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Your Nightly Prayer - an evening Christian prayer podcast to help you end your day in conversation with God. https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-nightly-prayer/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
Dave Cohen in for Tommy. It's Memorial Day...how are you spending it? Is it okay to wish someone a "Happy Memorial Day"? John Raughter, a marine veteran and American Legion National Spokesman, joins us.
A variety of music, commentary and reflection
Here's your local news for Monday, May 11, 2026:We share a major update in the campaign for a unionized newsroom at the Cap Times,Examine the urban-rural gap in access to child care,Find out which priorities made the cut in the bipartisan spending deal Governor Evers announced Monday,Say goodbye to the UW Space Place,Commemorate the anniversary of the Million Mom March for gun control,Teach you how to mix up a simple French cocktail,Review a new movie and a new docuseries,And much more.
China has erected a monument at the hotel where the Cairo Declaration was issued to commemorate the document that helped bring an end to WWII and formed part of the post-war international order (01:10). Immersive cultural tourism is emerging as a trend this Labor Day holiday (10:36). The United States is guiding ships out of the Strait of Hormuz starting Monday, while Iran insists that safe passage needs to be coordinated (22:28).
PLUS: Senator Warnock takes more verbal whacks at RFK Jr., and new polling bolsters Bottoms' grip on the Democratic primary . Oh, and Tucker Carlson's a liarThe Democratic Congressional primary in Georgia's 13th Congressional district now features an open seat, as longtime Rep. David Scott suddenly passed away earlier this week at the age of 80, bringing about yet another special election in Georgia this cycle, but also putting a pause on the primary race where many of Scott's opponents saw his age as a liability.Joining for insights into how her campaign may respond, plus provide her condolences, Georgia state representative Dr. Jasmine Clark.Also offering his condolences, Republican former Rep. Tom Price. - - - In Washington, Georgia's Reverand Senator Raphael Warnock had yet another opportunity to pelt Robert F. Kennedy Jr., with plenty of evidence that RFK is unqualified and unserious for the job as head of the Department of Health & Human Services.- - - Got a Keisha Lance Bottoms mailer, so maybe that's where her campaign funds are going? So far, it's still just Jason Esteves on the air, when Rick Jackson or Burt Jones aren't. I bring this all up (again) because even newer poling shows Bottoms' grip on the Democratic primary seems even stronger, and in run-off one-on-one's she still beats the field. While on that race, an internal Georgia Democratic party memo from chair Charlie Bailey evokes "bullishness" on Democrats winning that seat. - - - Not buying the Tucker Carlson apology shtick, but I do know he's just among the handful of rats hopping off the sinking ship. Nor am I giving room to the sudden pearl-clutching from MAGA after Virginia voters voted TO gerrymander (in response to Trump's mid-decade attempt to mitigate his midterm demise).
Send us Fan MailThe devotion for today, Monday, April 20, 2026 was written by Donald (Luke) Day and is narrated by Terri Akkerman.Today's Words of Inspiration come from Exodus 13.3Then Moses said to the people, “Commemorate this day, the day you came out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery, because the Lord brought you out of it with a mighty hand.” Support the show
Here's your local news for Monday, April 13, 2026:We detail the public's top concerns about data centers, according to a new survey from Wisconsin Conservation Voters,Find out how a scam victim turned her experience into state legislation,Sit down with WisDems Chair Devin Remiker for a postmortem on the spring election,Weigh the likelihood of a long-lasting ceasefire in the Middle East,Commemorate the founding of a student-led civil rights group,Teach you how to mix up an "Old Pal" cocktail,Review two new movies,And much more.
Here's your local news for Monday, March 30, 2026:We head to downtown Madison for this weekend's rally against the Trump regime,Talk judicial philosophy with an incumbent Dane County judge,Answer all of your burning questions about data centers,Commemorate the enactment of the Fifteenth Amendment,Teach you how to mix up a Negroni cocktail,Review two new movies,And much more.
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Here's your local news for Thursday, February 19, 2026:We outline the Dane County Regional Airport's economic benefits and environmental drawbacks,Look forward to a software glow-up coming soon to the library system,Commemorate the fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine,Explore the complex politics of so-called "rare earth" elements,Meet a pair of artists that are using their craft to memorialize their friendship,And much more.
Here's your local news for Monday, February 16, 2026:We head to Señor Machetes for a fundraiser supporting co-owner Noel Quintana, who was detained by ICE late last month,Find out why a grassroots group wants to combine child care and senior housing in Walworth County,Learn how the local public health department is working to stop the spread of measles,Check in with Madison's new city clerk ahead of tomorrow's spring primary,Commemorate the opening of King Tut's tomb in 1923,Teach you how to mix up a blackberry-based cocktail,Review two new onscreen offerings,And much more.
Commemorate 150 years of the Kentucky Derby with this 184-page hardcover book. This coffee-table book offers an unparalleled exploration of the Derby's storied past, combining historic and modern-day photographs with insightful stories from The Courier Journal's award-winning journalists. Every page reflects the excitement and elegance of the Derby, from the intensity of the races to the sophistication of the fashion and the rich culture surrounding this iconic event
How do you commemorate someone who's died?Lisa Herbert joined Bern Young on Nightlife to discuss the best ways to remember a loved one. She's an author and journalist, cemetery tour guide and death awareness advocate and has written 'The Bottom Drawer Book : the after death action plan.'
After Dark with Hosts Rob & Andrew – Mainstream media fixates on January 6 while downplaying major developments, including the capture of Venezuela's drug kingpin and a massive Minnesota fraud scheme. The imbalance in coverage raises questions about political priorities, accountability, and selective outrage as federal investigations expand and Democratic leadership faces growing scrutiny nationwide...
Hour 2 of Jake & Ben on January 12, 2026 Utah RB Coach/Assistant HC Mark Atuaia has thoughts on Transfer Portal LeBron James to wear Unique "23" Jersey Patch to Commemorate 23rd Season How many NBA Players get "Sean Penn" Treatment?
Jake & Ben Full Show from January 12, 2026 Hour 1 The Utah Jazz suffered their worst loss since moving to Salt Lake City Top 3 Stories of the Day: Round 1 of NFL Playofffs was exciting, JJ Buchanan officially transfers to Michigan, Worst Loss in Utah Jazz History. How long will Indiana's Football Dominance last? Hour 2 Utah RB Coach/Assistant HC Mark Atuaia has thoughts on Transfer Portal LeBron James to wear Unique "23" Jersey Patch to Commemorate 23rd Season How many NBA Players get "Sean Penn" Treatment?
After Dark with Hosts Rob & Andrew – Mainstream media fixates on January 6 while downplaying major developments, including the capture of Venezuela's drug kingpin and a massive Minnesota fraud scheme. The imbalance in coverage raises questions about political priorities, accountability, and selective outrage as federal investigations expand and Democratic leadership faces growing scrutiny nationwide...
This is the All Local afternoon update for January 8, 2026.
With Trump's unpunished coup, we officially entered a New World Order. And it's a lot like the car-bomb 1990s in Russia–a lawless era where the biggest oligarch wins. But the crisis is bigger than Trump. It also comes down to the American elite hitting the panic button on China. While China secures global influence through infrastructure and green tech, the U.S. has reverted to the Monroe Doctrine. We are seeing this with the illegal invasion of Venezuela and the impending invasions of Greenland and Mexico. The objective is resource acquisition: oil from the south and rare earth minerals from the north. Their premature celebrations and promise of big oil money are Bush/Cheney hubris. Successfully extracting Venezuela's famously challenging oil would require major oil giants to commit roughly $10 billion annually in a viper's den of Russian intelligence agents and fierce anti-American resistance, thanks to generations of traumatic American foreign policy in the region. The Venezuela crisis is larger than Trump, as Andrea explains in this recording from Monday's salon with Gaslit Nation listeners. The American empire is throwing a violent tantrum against Chinese global dominance. This leaves Europe abandoned to fight Russian terrorism and genocidal imperialism on its own. And once again, the arrogant Washington, D.C. elite think tank world underestimates Russia–the same stupidity that helped bring Trump to power in the first place, with the Kremlin's illegal help. Trump and the Pentagon are banking on "shock and awe" to normalize their grab for resources. They want us to accept this lawlessness as the status quo. We must refuse. We must own our agency and demand a future defined by democracy and the global community, not the violent whims of the highest bidder. January 6 is a day of national mourning and rage. Commemorate this dark day by shining your light into the world. Find ideas to fight back at the Gaslit Nation Action Guide. And see you at Monday's Salon at 4pm ET on Patreon. Join our community of listeners and get bonus shows, Q&A sessions, invites to exclusive events like our Monday political salons at 4pm ET over Zoom, ad free listening, group chats with other listeners, ways to shape the show, and more! Sign up at Patreon.com/Gaslit!
Why is remembrance still important now? Were Germans the 'bad guys' in WW2? What do relatives think of Montgomery and his legacy now? Join James Holland and Al Murray as they interview Henry Montgomery and Angela Findlay on the role remembrance plays in making a lasting peace in the 21st Century, and the important WW2 lessons Democracies can learn in 2026. A Goalhanger Production Produced by James Regan Editor: Charlie Rodwell Exec Producer: Tony Pastor Social: @WeHaveWaysPod Email: wehaveways@goalhanger.com Start your free trial at patreon.com/wehaveways and unlock exclusive content and more. Enjoy livestreams, early access to podcast episodes, ad-free listening, bonus episodes, and a weekly newsletter packed with book deals and behind-the-scenes insights. Members also get priority access and discounts to live events. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thousands have gathered in solidarity on Bondi Beach this morning for a paddle out to honour the lives of the 15 victims.
Thousands have gathered in solidarity on Bondi Beach this morning for a paddle out to honour the lives of the 15 victims.
Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. This week…as many of you know, it's the 250th anniversary of the US Navy. History professor B J Armstrong from the Naval Academy is here to talk about some of the highlights of the sea service's development. Plus we'll hear some of the comments Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Daryl Caudle gave at the recent Reagan Defense Forum in California.
Xi Jinping has urged Party members to follow late CPC leader Hu Yaobang's example by staying true to the Party's mission, embracing reform and innovation, and putting the people first.
Reformation Day, celebrated on October 31st, marks one of the most transformative moments in church history — the day Martin Luther nailed his Ninety-Five Theses to the church door in Wittenberg, Germany, in 1517. In today's prayer and devotional, we reflect on the fact that though Luther never sought to divide the Church, his bold stand for truth and his devotion to Scripture became a catalyst for reformation and renewal across the Christian world. As Lynette Kittle reflects, Luther wasn’t a rebel or revolutionary — he was a truth seeker who rediscovered the heart of the Gospel: we are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone (Ephesians 2:8). His translation of the Bible into German opened the Word of God to everyday people, making Scripture accessible to all who longed to know God personally. Today, we commemorate Reformation Day not only as a historic event but as a call to continue valuing God’s Word above all else. Scripture is living and active — teaching, correcting, and equipping us for righteousness. Let us be inspired by Luther’s example to study God’s Word deeply and boldly share the Good News of salvation by grace alone. Today's Bible Reading:“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness.” – 2 Timothy 3:16
Here's your local news for Monday, October 20, 2025:We head to downtown Madison for this Saturday's nationwide protest against the Trump regime,Outline city leaders' recent examination of the Urban Design Commission and its role in development oversight,Find out why a city committee voted last week to preserve student input on alcohol licenses and policies,Share the local government's calendar for the week ahead,Commemorate the 1972 founding of the Service, Office and Retail Workers Union of Canada,Review two movies,And much more.
This is the afternoon All-Local update on Tuesday, Oct. 7.
We Have An Update On A Horrible Accident Involving A Car And A Deer, Ruthie Blum Is With Us On This Commemoration Day Of October 7 2023, What Is Your Escape From The Everyday Stresses Of Life And Making International News For Raising The Chinees Flag At City Hall
NPR speaks with Jonathan Turley, a law professor at George Washington University, about the conversation emerging around free speech in the wake of Charlie Kirk's death.Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free with NPR+. Sign up at plus.npr.org.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
This Thursday is the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attack that rocked our nation. In collaboration with the city of Boston and the state of MA, the Mass 9/11 Fund will hold their annual MA 9/11 Commemoration. Pat Bavis, a member of the Massachusetts 9/11 Fund and brother of a 9/11 victim, joined the program to discuss the upcoming Commemoration at the State House. In addition, the history of 9/11 is not part of the mandatory curriculum for MA public schools. Should it be?
Continued conversation about the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attack that rocked our nation and whether the history of 9/11 should be a mandatory part of the MA public schools curriculum.
Part 2 Check out our 2025 Sydney Live Show!When characters from both the Mighty Nein and Bells Hells find themselves mysteriously split across parallel realms in The Shattered Teeth, they must unite against a common threat.... Join Game Master Matthew Mercer and the cast of Critical Role as Jester Lavorre, Ashton Greymoore, Yasha Nydoorin, Caleb Widogast, Veth Brenatto, Chetney Pock O'Pea, and Laudna work together to uncover the truth behind their interdimensional separation in this unforgettable live adventure!" PROLOGUE DESCRIPTION:For some extra lore about our Tag Team at the Teeth Adventure, check out our official Tag Team At The Teeth Prologue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oq8RYa0M5EkBells Hells have joined the Mighty Nein at sea in search of Ludinus Da'leth and his safe haven in the Shattered Teeth. As they approach one of the Teeth's mysterious islands, the Nein Hells suddenly find themselves split and separated in parallel realms… Get your Critical Role Live in Australia T-Shirt Now! Commemorate a couple epic adventures from down under with this dark green Live in Australia t-shirt featuring a tag-team inspired design of the heroes of Campaigns 2 and 3: The Mighty Nein and Bells Hells. The details of both Live in Australia shows are printed on the front with the official Critical Role 10-Year Anniversary logo on the back.Link to shop: https://shop.critrole.com.au/ Critical Role's 10-Year Anniversary Sydney Live Show took place on June 19th, 2025 at the ICC Sydney Theatre. BEACONWe're excited to bring you even MORE with a Beacon membership! Start your 7-day free trial today at https://beacon.tv/join and get unparalleled access to the shows you love completely ad-free! You'll receive NEW Beacon exclusive series, instant access to VODs & podcasts, live event pre-sales, merch discounts, & a private Discord. Emceed by Tom Cardy || @TomCardy1"Paint that Lady," "Monster Truck," and "Mixed Messages" by Tom CardyCharacter Art by Hannah Friederichs || @agarthanguide
Part 1 Check out our 2025 Sydney Live Show!When characters from both the Mighty Nein and Bells Hells find themselves mysteriously split across parallel realms in The Shattered Teeth, they must unite against a common threat.... Join Game Master Matthew Mercer and the cast of Critical Role as Jester Lavorre, Ashton Greymoore, Yasha Nydoorin, Caleb Widogast, Veth Brenatto, Chetney Pock O'Pea, and Laudna work together to uncover the truth behind their interdimensional separation in this unforgettable live adventure!" PROLOGUE DESCRIPTION:For some extra lore about our Tag Team at the Teeth Adventure, check out our official Tag Team At The Teeth Prologue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oq8RYa0M5EkBells Hells have joined the Mighty Nein at sea in search of Ludinus Da'leth and his safe haven in the Shattered Teeth. As they approach one of the Teeth's mysterious islands, the Nein Hells suddenly find themselves split and separated in parallel realms… Get your Critical Role Live in Australia T-Shirt Now! Commemorate a couple epic adventures from down under with this dark green Live in Australia t-shirt featuring a tag-team inspired design of the heroes of Campaigns 2 and 3: The Mighty Nein and Bells Hells. The details of both Live in Australia shows are printed on the front with the official Critical Role 10-Year Anniversary logo on the back.Link to shop: https://shop.critrole.com.au/ Critical Role's 10-Year Anniversary Sydney Live Show took place on June 19th, 2025 at the ICC Sydney Theatre. BEACONWe're excited to bring you even MORE with a Beacon membership! Start your 7-day free trial today at https://beacon.tv/join and get unparalleled access to the shows you love completely ad-free! You'll receive NEW Beacon exclusive series, instant access to VODs & podcasts, live event pre-sales, merch discounts, & a private Discord. Emceed by Tom Cardy || @TomCardy1"Paint that Lady," "Monster Truck," and "Mixed Messages" by Tom CardyCharacter Art by Hannah Friederichs || @agarthanguide
Here's your local news for Monday, August 4, 2025:We find out what Governor Evers has to say about partisan redistricting ahead of the midterms,Outline a proposed ordinance that seeks to strengthen Madison's tree protections,Share the local government's calendar for the week ahead,Commemorate a recent labor organizing victory in Washington state,Taste-test another popular cocktail,Review two features,And much more.
Exodus 13:1-161 The LORD said to Moses, 2 “Consecrate to me every firstborn male. The first offspring of every womb among the Israelites belongs to me, whether human or animal.”3 Then Moses said to the people, “Commemorate this day, the day you came out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery, because the LORD brought you out of it with a mighty hand. Eat nothing containing yeast. 4 Today, in the month of Aviv, you are leaving. 5 When the LORD brings you into the land of the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Hivites and Jebusites—the land he swore to your ancestors to give you, a land flowing with milk and honey—you are to observe this ceremony in this month: 6 For seven days eat bread made without yeast and on the seventh day hold a festival to the LORD. 7 Eat unleavened bread during those seven days; nothing with yeast in it is to be seen among you, nor shall any yeast be seen anywhere within your borders. 8 On that day tell your son, ‘I do this because of what the LORD did for me when I came out of Egypt.' 9 This observance will be for you like a sign on your hand and a reminder on your forehead that this law of the LORD is to be on your lips. For the LORD brought you out of Egypt with his mighty hand. 10 You must keep this ordinance at the appointed time year after year.11 “After the LORD brings you into the land of the Canaanites and gives it to you, as he promised on oath to you and your ancestors, 12 you are to give over to the LORD the first offspring of every womb. All the firstborn males of your livestock belong to the LORD. 13 Redeem with a lamb every firstborn donkey, but if you do not redeem it, break its neck. Redeem every firstborn among your sons.14 “In days to come, when your son asks you, ‘What does this mean?' say to him, ‘With a mighty hand the LORD brought us out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery. 15 When Pharaoh stubbornly refused to let us go, the LORD killed the firstborn of both people and animals in Egypt. This is why I sacrifice to the LORD the first male offspring of every womb and redeem each of my firstborn sons.' 16 And it will be like a sign on your hand and a symbol on your forehead that the LORD brought us out of Egypt with his mighty hand.”
Here's your local news for Monday, July 28, 2025:We share an update on Rep. Shelia Stubbs' fight to establish a statewide task force on missing and murdered Black women,Find out why Wisconsin's new budget could lead to a financial gap in 2027,Learn more about what went wrong at the Madison Clerk's Office last fall,Commemorate the first recorded strike in North America,Teach you how to make a popular cocktail,Review two movies,And much more.
Exodus 13:1-161 The LORD said to Moses, 2 “Consecrate to me every firstborn male. The first offspring of every womb among the Israelites belongs to me, whether human or animal.”3 Then Moses said to the people, “Commemorate this day, the day you came out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery, because the LORD brought you out of it with a mighty hand. Eat nothing containing yeast. 4 Today, in the month of Aviv, you are leaving. 5 When the LORD brings you into the land of the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Hivites and Jebusites—the land he swore to your ancestors to give you, a land flowing with milk and honey—you are to observe this ceremony in this month: 6 For seven days eat bread made without yeast and on the seventh day hold a festival to the LORD. 7 Eat unleavened bread during those seven days; nothing with yeast in it is to be seen among you, nor shall any yeast be seen anywhere within your borders. 8 On that day tell your son, ‘I do this because of what the LORD did for me when I came out of Egypt.' 9 This observance will be for you like a sign on your hand and a reminder on your forehead that this law of the LORD is to be on your lips. For the LORD brought you out of Egypt with his mighty hand. 10 You must keep this ordinance at the appointed time year after year.11 “After the LORD brings you into the land of the Canaanites and gives it to you, as he promised on oath to you and your ancestors, 12 you are to give over to the LORD the first offspring of every womb. All the firstborn males of your livestock belong to the LORD. 13 Redeem with a lamb every firstborn donkey, but if you do not redeem it, break its neck. Redeem every firstborn among your sons.14 “In days to come, when your son asks you, ‘What does this mean?' say to him, ‘With a mighty hand the LORD brought us out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery. 15 When Pharaoh stubbornly refused to let us go, the LORD killed the firstborn of both people and animals in Egypt. This is why I sacrifice to the LORD the first male offspring of every womb and redeem each of my firstborn sons.' 16 And it will be like a sign on your hand and a symbol on your forehead that the LORD brought us out of Egypt with his mighty hand.”
With a commanding lead in the Democratic Primary, Zohran Mamdani says he's now focusing his attention on New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Also, a slate of recently announced developments will create more than 700 affordable units in Coney Island. Plus, the MTA is making a small tweak to two lines that could bring big changes to riders. Meanwhile, residents in a small Queens neighborhood are in a battle over air quality. And finally, a new book dives into the stories behind thirty monuments and statues commemorating Black Americans around New York City.
On this week's AP Religion Minute, Charleston church massacre survivors commemorate 10 years since the shooting, and reconstruction begins on a black church as old as the United States. AP Correspondent Walter Ratliff reports.
Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for May 26, 2025 is: commemorate kuh-MEM-uh-rayt verb Something, such as a plaque, statue, or parade, is said to commemorate an event, person, etc. when it serves as a memorial; it exists or is done in order to recall the event or person. A person or group commemorates an event, person, etc. by doing something special in order to remember and honor that event or person. // The plaque commemorates the battle that took place here 200 years ago. // Each year on this date we commemorate our ancestors with a special ceremony. See the entry > Examples: “Over the past year, members of the Vietnamese community have hosted a series of 50 events to commemorate the 50 years since they arrived in New Orleans. They have ranged from cooking classes and festivals to art shows and panel discussions. Last week, more than 500 Vietnamese Americans from across the United States gathered for the 50th reunion of former residents of the fishing region, Phuoc Tinh, located in Vietnam.” — Sophia Germer, The New Orleans Advocate, 11 Apr. 2025 Did you know? When you remember something, you are mindful of it. And you are especially mindful when you commemorate something, formalizing your remembrance by doing something special, such as attending a parade or taking part in a ceremony. It's appropriate, therefore, that commemorate and other related memory-associated words (including memorable, memorial, remember, and memory itself) come from the Latin root memor, meaning “mindful.” English speakers have been marking the memory of important events with commemorate since the late 16th century.