HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) — As families across America are preparing to celebrate Independence Day, yesterday’s ruling from the Supreme Court has some casting doubt on democracy as we know it. In a 6-3 ruling the high court determined the president has immunity from criminal charges, if he is conducting an official act. Supreme Court […]
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Today’s ‘An Appeal to Heaven’ flag has a different meaning than what Eric Burlison claims
Eric Burlison wants you to believe that there is nothing sinister about him, Mike Johnson, Samuel Alito, or the violent insurrectionists of Jan. 6 flying the “An Appeal to Heaven” flag. He touts the history of the flag, which yes, does have roots back to General Washington and the Colonies fighting for independence from Britain. […]
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What’s the meaning of Memorial Day? Why we honor the holiday
Amidst the holiday hubbub, the real meaning of Memorial Day can often get lost amidst the excitement of a three-day weekend. While many people are busy hosting barbecues or scouring Memorial Day deals, it’s important to remember the real reason for the holiday. Memorial Day was created to honor U.S. military personnel who lost their […]
Joey Barton calling Jeremy Vine ‘bike nonce’ had defamatory meaning, judge rules
Joey Barton calling broadcaster Jeremy Vine a “bike nonce” on social media did have a defamatory meaning, a UK High Court judge has ruled. The radio and TV presenter is suing the former footballer for libel and harassment over 14 online posts, including where he called Mr Vine a “big bike nonce” and a “pedo […]
Stephen Colbert Gives Donald Trump’s MAGA Slogan A Brutal New Meaning
Stephen Colbert on Tuesday slammed the video featuring the term “unified Reich” that was shared on (and then deleted from) Donald Trump’s Truth Social account as “not a dog whistle” but “a whistle made of dog.” The “Late Show” host suggested Trump’s MAGA slogan now “stands for Make America Germany Around 1938” instead of Make […]
Ex-Aide Exposes Meaning Of Donald Trump’s Courtroom Scowl: ‘Scares Me A Bit’
Omarosa Manigault Newman, a one-time contestant on Donald Trump’s “Apprentice” reality show who became a senior adviser in the Trump White House, decoded a courtroom scowl the former president gave to photographers while waiting for his hush money trial to resume on Monday. “The look that he was giving, I mean the images, it kind […]
What is Juneteenth? The history and meaning behind the federal holiday
Juneteenth marks one of the most important moments in American history: the end of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas and informed 250,000 enslaved people across the state that they were free — two and a half years after Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation in […]
Dazzling regalia displays hold meaning beyond fashion
Apr. 27—ALBUQUERQUE — You can’t just choose to dress like Kelly Grant. The 60-year-old resident of Ramah in Western New Mexico — an Omaha Tribe member originally from Macy, Neb. — said regalia like his has to be earned. “You have to pay for your way,” Grant said Friday as he watched the Grand Entry […]
A look at the past, present and future meaning of the historic building
KIRTLAND, Ohio (ABC4) — The Kirtland Temple reopened on March 25 — offering tours for the first time in weeks after The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints acquired it from the Community of Christ. The Kirtland Temple was the first temple that members of the church built. Members believe many sacred experiences happened […]
The Republican Party promised to give new meaning to ‘pro-life’ after Dobbs. How’s that working?
It’s not yet spring, but think ahead to June. Kids will be out of school, and we’ll mark the second anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision, which ended guaranteed access to abortion nationwide. Those two facts — kids on vacation and post-Dobbs realities — may seem unconnected. But there is a link, and it’s […]
Local outreach ministry exemplifies the true meaning of Christmas in February
HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — It’s about the hope. Volunteers showed around 5:30 Saturday morning to help set up for a Christmas in February event. “I just didn’t believe that this could happen. I started with water and sandwiches,” said Florence Kozoyed Okonkwo, better known as Ms. O. Okonkwo started this to be a blessing to […]