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"Trump Says Columbus Day Will Now Just Be Columbus Day"

"President Donald Trump made clear Sunday that he would not follow his predecessor’s practice of recognizing Indigenous Peoples Day alongside Columbus Day in October, accusing Democrats of denigrating the explorer’s legacy as he pressed his campaign to restore what he argues are traditional American icons."

Source: AP, 04/29/2025

Rare Glimpse Inside Mountain Tunnel That Carries Water To Southern California

"In the 1930s, workers using explosives and machinery excavated a 13-mile tunnel beneath Mt. San Jacinto to bring Colorado River water to Southern California. The Metropolitan Water District recently offered visitors a look inside the tunnel, an engineering feat that is a key piece of the 242-mile Colorado River Aqueduct."

Source: LA Times, 04/29/2025

"A Siege On Science: How Trump Is Undoing An American Legacy"

"Across seven decades and a dozen presidencies, America’s scientific prowess was arguably unmatched." "In its first 100 days, the Trump administration has slashed federal agencies, canceled national reports, and yanked funding from universities. The shockwaves will be felt worldwide."

Source: Grist, 04/29/2025

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