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24/01/2025

Where is the oldest Chinatown in North America?

“As the Chinese diaspora spread across the globe in the 1800s, neighborhoods that came to be known as ‘Chinatown’ developed in major cities all over the world. The first of its kind in North America, formed in the mid-1800s during the California Gold Rush, was in San Francisco, California. It remains not only the oldest in North America, but also the largest district of its kind outside of Asia.”

21/01/2025

🛋️ Redecorating the Oval Office

A portrait of Andrew Jackson —"Old Hickory," the seventh president — is back in the Oval Office. So is President Trump's Diet Coke button.

• “The Oval Office gets a new look every time there's a new president, as each commander-in-chief selects their own artwork and some of their own furniture.”

🖼️ “In addition to a portrait of Jackson, Trump brought back a bust of Winston Churchill and flags of the military services, both of which were removed under Biden,” per the Wall Street Journal, which got a first look at the new decor.

• “Biden's blue rug has been replaced with a more neutral one, which required disassembling some parts of the Resolute Desk. Biden kept Trump's gold curtains when he came into office, so those didn't need to be changed.”

Keep reading (https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/inside-trumps-oval-officeversion-2-0-9b1da2c8).

White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and White House Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino watch as President Trump talks to journalists in the Oval Office yesterday. Photo: Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images

12/12/2024

A Beautiful Roadtrip from Venice to Sicily👇 😎

01/12/2024

A Beauty on Madison Avenue in New York City ~ built in 1904 in Beaux-Arts style 🚕🌿🚴🏼‍♂️

27/11/2024

26/11/2024

“In 2020, a farmer in Pescaria, Italy, set a Guinness World Record for growing the heaviest bunch of grapes ever recorded. This massive cluster weighed an incredible 10.68 kilograms (23.56 pounds), showcasing the remarkable potential of grape cultivation when optimal growing conditions and expert care come together. This achievement highlights both the dedication of the grower and the unique agricultural capabilities of the region.”

26/11/2024

The two badass and oldest actors, Clint Eastwood and Gene Hackman, both at age 94, are still alive and kicking!

23/11/2024

"Titanic" stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet were photographed sharing a hug at a special screening for Winslet's latest film, "Lee." ❤️

See the sweet reunion here: https://abcnews.link/1g0jQje

23/11/2024

💸 Indian billionaire Gautam Adani and other executives were indicted in New York for their roles in what federal prosecutors called a multibillion-dollar fraud.

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani and other executives were indicted in New York for roles in a multi-billion-dollar fraud scheme, the US Department of Justice said Wednesday.

23/11/2024

The Trump-Harris popular vote margin is the narrowest since Bush v. Gore in 2000, despite Trump's decisive electoral college victory.

The Trump-Harris popular vote margin is the narrowest since Bush vs. Gore in 2000.

23/11/2024

Trump names his picks for surgeon general, FDA, CDC and HUD in a flurry of announcements

“Donald Trump said he had chosen Janette Nesheiwat, a double board-certified doctor, to be surgeon general. The president-elect also said he had chosen former Florida congressman Dave Weldon to head the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. He also announced the selection of Johns Hopkins surgeon and writer Martin Makary to lead the Food and Drug Administration. Trump also tapped Scott Turner to run the Department of Housing and Urban Development.”

Get the latest news on the transition to the new administration of President-elect Donald Trump and a new Congress.

23/11/2024

🦃 New no-thaw turkey

Butterball has debuted (https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/butterball-unveils-a-stress-free-solution-for-holiday-hosts-cook-from-frozen-premium-whole-turkey-302273438.html) a new turkey that it says can go into the oven while still frozen, eliminating the need to thaw it out.

• 🧊 Why it matters: Thawing a turkey is time-consuming, and making sure you allow enough time to thaw can be stressful, Axios' Ashley May writes.

A frozen 16-pound turkey (the most common size) will need at least four days in the refrigerator to thaw — and then can only stay in the refrigerator for up to two days once it's thawed.

Farm to Family® by Butterball® turkey is raised with no antibiotics ever and healthy diets designed to give them the nutrients they need. Our turkeys are raised by farmers who care about providing you with the best turkey products they can.

23/11/2024

Opinion Europe comes to terms with the Trump restoration

“Europeans are still quite nervous, but I have discovered a surprising mood of acceptance.”

Europeans are nervous, but I found a surprising mood of acceptance in meetings in Paris and Berlin.

23/11/2024

The Chinese government espionage campaign that has deeply penetrated more than a dozen U.S. telecommunications companies is the “worst telecom hack in our nation’s history — by far,” a senior U.S. senator told The Washington Post in an interview this week.

The severity of the Chinese breach highlights the need for more telecommunications regulation, lawmakers say.

23/11/2024

Trump chooses Republican U.S. Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer as his nominee to lead the Labor Department

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Republican U.S. Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer as his nominee to lead the Labor Department.

23/11/2024

President-elect Donald Trump has selected Russell Vought as his pick to lead the Office of Management and Budget, he said in a Truth Social post.

23/11/2024

Festive holiday bars and winter lounges

'Tis the tippling season — holiday bars and winter lounges are popping up all over D.C.

Why it matters: It's more fun to drink festively.

Fire pits, bright trees and all the hot cocktails you can drink.