• Associated Press

    Muslim pilgrims resume symbolic stoning of the devil as they wrap up Hajj pilgrimage in deadly heat

    Muslim pilgrims used the early morning hours Monday to perform the second day of the symbolic stoning of the devil, as noontime summer heat caused heatstroke among thousands wrapping up the Hajj pilgrimage. The final days of the Hajj coincide with Muslims around the world celebrating the Eid al-Adha holiday. The stoning of the pillars representing the devil takes place in Mina, a desert plain just outside the city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia.

  • The Daily Beast

    John Oliver Breaks Down Just How Scary Trump’s Second Term Would Get

    Recent polling for Election 2024 showing former President Donald Trump leading President Joe Biden had John Oliver concerned enough to warn Last Week Tonight viewers Sunday about what’s in store for Americans.Basing his claims on the “Project 2025” playbook already drawn up for Trump by the right-wing Heritage Foundation, he explained what would happen if Trump wins re-election.“You can go on his website and see it all laid out, and it’s pretty alarming,” Oliver said.Read more at The Daily Beast

  • USA TODAY

    Are banks, post offices, UPS and FedEx open on Juneteenth 2024? Here's what to know

    Here's what you need to know about whether banks, post offices, UPS and FedEx will be open or closed on Juneteenth.