Trump tells US men’s hockey goalie he’s receiving Presidential Medal of Freedom — joining select few athletes to receive the honor

President Donald Trump used his State of the Union address on Tuesday to announce that he will present Connor Hellebuyck, goaltender for the Olympic gold medal-winning U.S. men’s hockey team, with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the joint-highest honor civilian award that can be presented by the United States, … Read more

How a man described as ‘dumber than a sack of bricks’ came to dominate global trade policy – The Irish Times

Elon Musk called him “a moron” and “dumber than a sack of bricks” but he’s probably the most consequential economist in the world right now. 75-year-old Peter Navarro is the intellectual driving force behind global tariffs and Donald Trump’s attempt to rewire the global trading system. He wangled his way into Maga hearts with his … Read more

Aussie PM’s Surprise Italian Heritage

CITY — May 5, 2024 — The world watches as leaders with Italian roots are celebrated, yet the path to Italian citizenship for their descendants is riddled with obstacles. Recent re-elections sparked celebrations, but who, what, why, when, and where is a tale of selective recognition.Recent reforms impacting Italian citizenship by descent present new hurdles. … Read more

Echo Martin’s Journey to Begin Again: A Matter News Exclusive

Archyde “`html Echo Martin’s “Proof of Life” Exhibition: Confronting Erasure with Art and Defiance Table of Contents 1. Echo Martin’s “Proof of Life” Exhibition: Confronting Erasure with Art and Defiance 2. Navigating Identity and Overcoming Creative Block 3. “Proof of Life”: A Visual Response to Societal Pressures 4. Reconnecting with Foundational Techniques 5. Incoming Horrors … Read more

Rudy Giuliani paying the price for his inglorious role in forgotten drama – The Irish Times

Rudy Giuliani can’t quite recall whether it was 1950 or 1951 when his father brought him on the subway from Brooklyn to the cathedral in the Bronx for the first time. He knows for sure the New York Yankees were playing the Boston Red Sox because his child’s mind couldn’t fathom how Joe DiMaggio was … Read more