Architects reveal the “polarizing” buildings they love—and why

Architects reveal the “polarizing” buildings they love—and why

Some of the world’s most famous buildings provoke strong reactions. To many, they are eyesores; to architects, they are bold expressions of design thinking, engineering, and urban identity. From controversial museums to imposing civic structures, some projects reveal a divide between public perception and professional appreciation. This debate unfolds alongside a broader shift in how…

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James Bradley Dead: ‘Flags Of Our Fathers’ Co-Author Was 72

James Bradley Dead: ‘Flags Of Our Fathers’ Co-Author Was 72

James Bradley, whose nonfiction book Flags Of Our Fathers recounted his father’s purported role in the iconic WWII photograph of American soldiers raising the stars-and-stripes flag on Iwo Jima became a bestseller and was adapted into a hit 2006 film directed by Clint Eastwood, died June 5. He was 72. His death was announced by…

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New liver disease cases double as obesity, alcohol collide

New liver disease cases double as obesity, alcohol collide

A newly defined liver disease linked to alcohol consumption and obesity is surging, drawing significant concern among health experts and federal officials as common risk factors increasingly collide. The condition, known as metabolic dysfunction and alcohol-associated liver disease, or MetALD, has more than doubled in prevalence since 1990, according to recent research published in JAMA.…

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Trump blames “vandalism” for reflecting pool concerns

Trump blames “vandalism” for reflecting pool concerns

President Donald Trump on Friday blamed “vandalism” for damage to the newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, as officials grapple with a persistent algae bloom and reports of peeling surface material. In a lengthy Truth Social post, Trump claimed unknown actors—and ABC News reporter Jonathan Karl—had interfered with the pool, which has drawn scrutiny after…

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