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Blue-painted Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., April 2026

September 13, 2026

Policy·USA

Reflecting Pool Contractor Said Repair Flaws, Not Only Vandalism, Damaged Trump’s Blue Liner

The company hired to renovate the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool reportedly acknowledged that repair-plan problems and human oversight damaged the newly installed blue liner. The Guardian report says Atlantic Industrial Coatings had

News·USA

44,550 Pounds Shrimp Recalled After Deadly Listeria Found in Production Line Across 4 States

A shrimp company in Washington state just pulled thousands of pounds of their cooked shrimp from store shelves. Bornstein Seafoods found a nasty bacteria called Listeria in their ready-to-eat shrimp products. The company recalled 44,550 pounds of their cooked and

June 12, 2025

DC Cherry Blossoms 2025: Complete Guide to Peak Bloom March 28-31 and $202 Million Economic Impact

Nature·USA

The delicate pink and white petals that transform DC’s landscape each spring are ready for their annual spotlight. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or

D.C. Cherry Blossoms to Peak March 28 Amid Tidal Basin Restoration

USA

The iconic cherry trees around DC’s Tidal Basin have reached Stage 5 – puffy white blossoms – as of March 23, 2025, marking the

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